A Tour-driven evolution of the Antidote SB2, pairing high M.O.I. forgiveness with a classic heel-shafted setup.
TINLEY PARK, Ill., — Bettinardi Golf today announced the Antidote Hexperimental #2, a limited-release mallet designed to maximize stability and forgiveness while maintaining the feel of a traditional heel-shafted putter.
While the original Antidote SB2 quickly became a favorite, many players wanted the same confidence-inspiring high M.O.I. profile in a traditional setup that does not offer Simply Balanced/Zero-TorqueTechnology. The Antidote Hexperimental #2 answers that request with a full-body high-MOI mallet engineered for exceptional stability through impact, and long ball-width sightlines down the center insert for a clean look at address. Engineered with one-third toe hang, it’s built for players with a slight to moderate arced stroke looking for a classic mallet.
“We’ve had a wide range of players in our Tour Department, from pros to elite amateurs, fall in love with the Antidote SB2, but zero-torque isn’t for everyone,” said Sam Bettinardi, President of Bettinardi Golf. “That’sexactly the gap the Hexperimental #2 was designed to fill.”
Each Hexperimental #2 is precision milled in-house from a three-piece construction featuring a 303 Stainless Steel face and a 6061 Aluminum body and center insert.
Bettinardi’s reengineered F.I.T. Face
(Feel Impact Technology) milling removes 30% of the face material, delivering a soft, responsive feel at impact. Finished in Black Armor TPT with Distressed Blue accents and a navy anodized center insert, the Hexperimental #2 is paired with a matte black shaft, a Bettinardi Black Hex PU grip in jumbo or standard size, and a matching Hexperimental Antidote Series magnetic mallet headcover.
“When it comes to our Hexperimental line extension, the focus is on innovation and iteration. It’s where we get to explore what’s next in putter design,” said Sam Bettinardi,
President of Bettinardi Golf. “The Hexperimental #2 is our take on a non-zero-torque, high-
M.O.I. mallet, and we’re excited to put it in players’ hands.”
The Antidote Hexperimental #2 will be available as a limited line-extension beginning July 24, 2026, at Bettinardi.com, Studio B Oak Brook, and select Authorized Retailers, with an MSRP of $550.
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