Evnroll ORIGIN Putters — $399 of Precision, Stability, and Proven Design
I’ve put Evnroll putters in play on and off for years, and the reason is simple: they work. Not because they promise miracles, but because they are engineered around how a golf ball behaves at impact. The ORIGIN series, priced at $399, is a clear continuation of that philosophy—refined, purposeful, and built for golfers who care about repeatability rather than hype.
At the center of Evnroll’s success is its designer, Guerin Rife, one of the most influential minds in modern putter design. Rife’s brilliance has always been his ability to identify inefficiencies that golfers accept as “normal” and quietly engineer them out of the equation. The ORIGIN putters reflect that mindset perfectly.
🏌️♂️ Build & Feel — High-MOI Stability Without Disconnect
The ORIGIN ER10 mallet is a high-MOI design built to stay square and stable through impact, even when contact drifts away from center. The construction pairs a 100% milled 6061 aluminum body with a precision-milled 303 stainless steel weight wing, pushing mass outward to the perimeter where it does the best.
What stands out immediately—especially if you’ve used Evnroll putters over time—is how stable yet responsive the head feels. It never feels clumsy or overly heavy. Instead, it promotes a smooth, controlled stroke that holds its line and pace exceptionally well on both short putts and long lag putts.
🎯 SweetFace 2.0 — The Signature Evnroll Advantage
If you’ve ever rolled an Evnroll, you already understand why SweetFace technology changed the putter landscape. SweetFace 2.0 is the next evolution of that idea, using precision-milled variable grooves to normalize ball speed across the entire face.
In real-world terms:
- Slight mishits roll nearly the same distance as center strikes
- Dispersion tightens noticeably
- The ball launches smoothly with minimal dimple interference
This is where Guerin Rife’s genius consistently shows up. Instead of demanding perfection from the golfer, the putter compensates for human variability—without masking feel. You still know where you struck the ball, but you’re no longer punished for misses measured in millimeters.
“When I invented grooves on putters 30 years ago my goal was to produce an immediate, more consistent roll off the face. As a by-product, the reduced contact surface produced a softer feel. 10 years ago, I introduced SweetFace technology to even-out ball speeds across the face for more consistent distance. Hence the name “Evnroll”. SweetFace 2.0 is the next evolution in roll. By compressing the grooves and making them shallower, I believe we have found the magic sauce…Softer, Faster, Straighter. The best roll in golf just got better,” stated Rife.
🪶 Shaft & Setup — Confidence Before the Stroke
The ORIGIN mallet is paired with a single-bend black KBS CT Tour shaft, creating a slight toe hang that works beautifully for golfers with a natural arc while remaining friendly to players with a straighter stroke.
At address, Evnroll’s Rocker Sole geometry ensures the putter sits square regardless of hand position. This is an understated but critical feature—one that quietly removes setup inconsistency and lets you focus on pace and line instead of alignment corrections.
⚖️ Weighting & Balance — Forgiving, Not Numb
Strategic tungsten and steel heel-toe weighting completes the ORIGIN’s balanced feel. The putter resists twisting yet never feels muted or disconnected from the stroke. Under pressure, that balance matters. The head wants to swing naturally, encouraging a smooth pendulum motion rather than manipulation.
This is one of the reasons I’ve returned to Evnroll repeatedly over the years: the putters reward good strokes while protecting you from small errors—the exact combination serious golfers need.
The ORIGIN Collection Includes:
ORIGIN ER2 – A refined mid-blade inspired by Evnroll’s most awarded model, the legendary ER2.
ORIGIN ER5 – A modern “winged” mallet with the center cavity eliminated for strong, angular lines and maximum heel-toe weighting.
ORIGIN ER8 – An elegant, compact, square-back mallet featuring updated contours and a full-length sightline.
ORIGIN ER10 – A full-sized, high-MOI mallet milled from 6061 aluminum with a 303 stainless steel weight wing for unmatched stability. This was our testing model.
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🏁 Final Thoughts — Why the ORIGIN Belongs in the Bag
At $399, the Evnroll ORIGIN putter sits firmly in the premium category—and earns its place there.
What It Delivers
- Exceptional stability from a true high-MOI aluminum-and-steel construction
- SweetFace 2.0 technology that produces reliable speed and roll
- Clean, confidence-inspiring setup with Rocker Sole geometry
- A balanced, responsive feel that holds up under pressure
What It Doesn’t Promise
- Instant fixes for flawed fundamentals
- Gimmicks or exaggerated claims
Bottom Line
The Evnroll ORIGIN is the product of years of thoughtful evolution, not trend chasing. It reflects Guerin Rife’s deep understanding of impact physics and my own long-term experience with a brand that consistently delivers real performance gains on the greens.
If you’re looking for a serious, precision-built mallet putter that improves consistency without changing who you are as a putter, the Evnroll ORIGIN is absolutely worth your attention—and its $399 price tag.
Barry Lotz, J.D., Ph.D. is the director of the Professional Golf Teachers Association of America. Visit www.facebook.com/PGTAA to see all the latest mental strategies, travel, and equipment reviews. Currently, he also works with between 10 to 12 PGA TOUR players on the mental side of golf. He is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and serves both as a consultant and mediator to the golf industry. He is also the author of numerous books, including “333 Best Web Sites for Golfers” and his previous book, “How to Build Business Relationships through Golf,” which is still on the Top Ten Golf Business Book’s bestseller list. His current books, “The Right Mind for Golf,” is now in its 12th reprint and is available on Amazon and at the Torrey Pines Golf Course. Just released in 2024 are his new books, “The Right Mind for Putting” , “The Back Nine”’ and “The Right Approach to Golf”, are all at https://www.pgtaa.com/product-category/books-and-apparell/