Nike Method Converge S1-12 Putter

Mallet Putter

The Method Converge S1-12 is Nike's 2013 answer to golfers who wanted a mallet that didn't feel like a mallet. Most mallets this size come face-balanced and dead-neutral. This one has mid toe hang, which means the face wants to open and close through the stroke. If you have an arc to your putting motion, that matters a lot.

Nike built the Method line around polymetal grooves, and the S1-12 uses them. The face has grooves filled with a softer polymer, and the idea is to get the ball rolling forward sooner instead of skidding off the strike. On slower or grainy greens that helps distance control, because the ball behaves more predictably right after impact. The feel is firmer and clickier than an insert putter, which some players love and others don't.

Nike walked away from clubs in 2016, so the S1-12 has been discontinued for years. That shapes how you should think about it. There's no new-in-box option and no fitting support, but the used market still has these floating around, often at prices that make them worth a look if the shape and the toe hang suit your stroke.

Design

The head is a mid-size mallet with a topline alignment aid to frame the ball and square you up at address. Where it splits from the pack is the mid toe hang. A mallet with this much toe flow is uncommon, and it tells you Nike aimed this at players with a natural arc rather than the straight-back-straight-through crowd who usually gravitate toward mallets. The polymetal groove face is the other defining piece. Those polymer-filled grooves are meant to grab the ball and start it rolling end over end, and they give the putter a distinct sound and feel at impact. It reads as a mallet built for stability, but it putts more like a blade in how it responds to an arcing stroke.

Who It's For

• Players with a moderate arc who want the forgiveness of a mallet without the dead, face-balanced feel
• Golfers on slower or grainy greens who benefit from grooves that get the ball rolling quickly
• Anyone who prefers a firmer, more responsive impact over the muted thud of a soft insert
• Bargain hunters comfortable buying discontinued gear on the used market

Technology

About Nike

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Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Method Converge S1-12 face-balanced?

No. It has mid toe hang, so the toe hangs down when you balance the shaft on your finger. That makes it a better match for a putting stroke with a slight to moderate arc than for a dead-straight stroke.

What are the polymetal grooves on the Nike Method putters?

They're grooves milled into the face and filled with a softer polymer. The goal is to reduce skid at impact and start the ball rolling forward sooner, which can tighten up distance control, especially on slower greens.

Can I still buy the Method Converge S1-12 new?

No. Nike exited the golf club business in 2016, so this 2013 model has been discontinued for years. You'll only find it on the used market through resellers, auction sites, and trade-in shops.

Does the S1-12 feel soft or firm at impact?

Firmer and clickier than an insert putter. The polymetal groove face gives it a distinct, responsive sound. If you like feedback off the face, that's a plus. If you prefer a muted, soft feel, this isn't that putter.

Who should avoid the Method Converge S1-12?

Straight-back-straight-through putters who want a truly face-balanced mallet. The mid toe hang works against that stroke type. You'd be fighting the head instead of letting it work with you.

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