Toulon Golf has long been synonymous with exquisite milling, premium feel, and classic aesthetics. However, in recent years, the conversation in the putter world has shifted towards stability, zero-torque designs and inserts, pushing traditionalists out of their comfort zone.
Toulon’s answer to this trend is the Formula Series ($865/£649), and with three models in the lineup, the brand has finally delivered a high-MOI, toe-up design that maintains the superb feel we’ve come to expect. I took the Toulon Formula 90 onto the golf course to see what performance can be expected on the greens.
The Formula Series is built around the concept of matching torque profiles to a golfer’s stroke, offering three distinct options rather than forcing every player into one mould - something I love and I think other manufacturers should be taking notice of.
While the Formula (low-torque, face-balanced) and the Formula (super-low torque, 45° of toe hang) cater to those with a slight arc, the Formula 90 is the true zero-torque putter, designed with 90° of toe hang. This club is engineered to keep the face square to the path of the stroke, attempting to return the face at impact back to where it started at address.
The head is a shape that really suits my eye, and I think aesthetically it is right up there with some of the best putters on the market. It’s a fairly compact, wide-bodied mallet that sits beautifully behind the ball at address.
For me, one of the biggest wins is the aesthetic nature of the crown. I absolutely loved the alignment cues on top of the Formula 90. The combination of the deep black finish and the three crisp white sight lines provided an immediate visual confirmation that you are perfectly aimed and really helped my putting from short range. It removes any doubt and allowed me to focus purely on pace, which is exactly what a great mallet putter should do.
Despite the larger footprint, it avoids the oversized look that can deter some golfers, instead using its footprint to deliver serious stability, boasting an MOI of over 6,000 - a number that rivals the most forgiving putters on the market.
Where many high-MOI, zero-torque putters sacrifice feel through the hands and audibly, I found the Formula 90 excels. It’s here that Toulon’s pedigree shines through, and this putter provides a soft, yet responsive feel from the face.
The brand’s classic deep milling technology delivers a pleasant feel through impact, providing that satisfying, muted click that translates perfectly to pace control. There were very few vibrations through the head and shaft, yet it delivered enough feedback that control distance with longer putts was not affected.
On the greens, the zero-torque design is immediately noticeable from inside the 15ft mark. For a player who prefers a minimal arc, the Formula 90 is a revelation; the head resists twisting really well, resulting in putts that hug the intended line.
As someone who typically plays a blade putter with substantially more toe-hang, it took a little getting used to, but once I got the hang of things, I felt as though I couldn’t miss on shorter putts. The stability of off-centre hits is also better than expected, given that the majority of the weight and CG is shifted forward in the head.
Crucially, Toulon offers this incredible technology without completely dictating your setup. Compared to the forward-press grips found on other zero-torque putters, such as some L.A.B. Golf putters and the PXG Allan putter, I love the standard pistol-style grip that comes stock on the Formula 90. It allowed me to adopt my natural, comfortable putting grip without feeling forced into an unnatural shaft lean or hand position.
This blend of cutting-edge stability and traditional milling on the face makes the Formula 90 instantly playable for anyone looking to switch into the zero-torque putter space. The premium price point will have golfers questioning whether to pull the trigger, but if you are serious about purchasing a zero-torque putter that offers arguably the best aesthetics and feel on the market, then the Toulon Formula 90 is worth taking the plunge.
