Top Mod Mallet
by Tom Alder
Top Mod Mallet Putter
Project Description
The Top Mod Mallet is a golf putter in the mallet style designed with a topology modification workflow. This unique workflow was made possible using generative design CAD programs. The project was produced during generative design studies an elective offered at UTS that enabled myself and others to gain experience with programs that utilise this generative design ethos.
The Top Mod Mallet or TMM utilises a hexagonal lattice for the main body for a multitude of reasons. The lattice body shifts the centre of gravity behind the face of the putter which in turn creates a forgiving putter on off centre strikes which would normally create inconsistencies in the speed of the golf ball. The lattice also serves as an alignment feature as the individual cells allow the golfer to have an alignment reference point in 2 planes ensuring the putter stroke is both square and true. The TMM has been verified by simulation to weigh 370g which is average for a mallet style putter and has 4o of loft on the face for an optimal roll. The face also features a multi lattice milling which provides optimal auditory feedback to the golf on every stroke, this was of utmost importance as legendary putter designer Scotty Cameron swears by the mantra, “sound is feel”.
Exploded view showing components
Top and front view
In context rendering
Bio
Hi, I’m Tom a keen designer who has a particular focus on the final resolution of products including CAD, prototyping and model making. I think about products from a problem-solving standpoint first, which, I believe helps me see the final product before it has come to fruition as well as seeing where issues may occur before encountering them. I have strong communication skills and work well in teams which I have developed throughout my time working in different industries growing up.
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