Meridian MLT: Four Two-Metal Mallet Heads and Eight Shaft Configurations

Two metals, two shaft philosophies: inside Meridian's MLT mallets

On 21 October 2026, Golf Digest reported on the arrival of the Meridian MLT Series, a new family of milled mallet putters. The date refers to that industry report, not a independently established first public showing of every model. Meridian's official collection lists four head designs, numbered MLT No. 1 through No. 4, each offered in a conventional and an LT configuration. That means eight versions built around four shapes, rather than eight wholly unrelated putters.

Why the two-piece head matters

Meridian pairs a milled aluminium upper section with a milled 303 stainless-steel face and sole; the pieces are mechanically fastened together. Since steel is denser than aluminium, this architecture lets the designer redistribute more mass towards selected parts of the head. The general engineering principle is credible, but a two-material head does not by itself establish superior accuracy, forgiveness or distance control. Such claims need controlled comparisons.

Shaft placement is the other major distinction. The standard HS, or heel-shafted, options permit the familiar tendency of a putter face to rotate during an arcing stroke. The LT versions place the shaft nearer the head's central axis and are promoted by Meridian as its lowest-torque mallets to date. The idea is to reduce the turning influence felt during the stroke. Crucially, low torque is not the same as proven zero torque across all lie angles and setups; no directly comparable independent torque data for this specific series is provided alongside the launch.

Four profiles and a specification worth checking

The range covers winged mallets, rounder outlines and open-back designs. Meridian's MLT No. 1 specification quotes 370 g head weight, 3° loft and a 72° lie angle for that model. Those figures should not be assumed to apply identically to every configuration without checking its own listing. The manufacturer's US collection shows a starting price of $299 for each version, before any paid customization.

What 'My MLT' actually changes

The My MLT configurator provides four head numbers and HS/LT shaft placement, right- or left-handed builds, lengths from 32.5 to 37 inches in half-inch steps, five displayed finish colours and several alignment choices, subject to head compatibility. Face milling is not currently a menu of competing patterns: Meridian lists Fine Fly Cut only for the MLT series. Some shafts are optional upgrades, with certain models restricted to LT builds. The site states an estimated 10–12-day made-to-order build time, not a guaranteed shipping or delivery date. Buyers should check final stock, fit and configuration pricing.

Does lower torque mean fewer putts?

That is a question for fitting and testing, not a conclusion implied by product design. Compare the HS and LT versions for ease of face alignment, start direction over short putts, consistency on slight mishits and speed control at longer distances. Visual alignment aids, putter length, lie angle and feel can alter the outcome as much as headline engineering claims. Meridian's MLT is a technically distinctive addition to a crowded category, but evidence for individual score improvement remains to be established.

Sources: Meridian MLT collection, My MLT specifications and options, and Mike Stachura's Golf Digest report dated 21 October 2026. Photo: an illustrative putting scene, not a Meridian MLT product: PattayaPatrol / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; reduced-size version, otherwise unmodified.