Meridian Tybee Face Balanced Putter vs Meridian Charleston Putter

Both are face-balanced Meridian putters with 3 degrees of loft, so the real choice is shape and setup. The Charleston is a classic mallet with a half-shaft offset, a Lamkin Deep Etch grip and a choice of three face millings; the Tybee offers more neck options and a wider length range up to 38 inches. Reviewers of face-balanced mallets generally praise stability on short putts and note that a straight-back, straight-through stroke suits them best. Buy the Charleston for a ready-to-play right-handed mallet; buy the Tybee if you need a specific neck, a longer build or a lighter 330-gram head.

• Choose the Tybee if you want neck options (single bend or slant), lengths up to 38 inches, or a head you can spec at 330 grams.
• Choose the Charleston if you want a right-handed mallet with a half-shaft offset, a Lamkin Deep Etch grip and a choice of soft, medium or firm face milling.