The ifrothgolf review
PutterBall is golf crossed with beer pong: a fold-out 2x12ft putting green with six holes in a pyramid each end, two mini putters and two balls. It's a party and back garden game, not a serious practice tool.
What's great
As a party piece it genuinely delivers. Sink all six holes before the other team, cap each hole as you go, exactly like beer pong but with a putter, and it pulls people in fast. It folds down accordion-style with a handle so it's easy to lug to a barbecue, tailgate or mate's garden, and setup takes seconds. The reviewers I read rate it well (one hands-on test gave it 8.5/10), and most owners say it's good for adults and kids alike. It's a great laugh and a proper crowd starter.
Worth knowing
The flaws are real and consistent. Because it folds, the seams leave ridges that act like speed bumps and throw the ball off line, and it can take a good 15 minutes laid flat to settle (some turn up wrinkled or bubbled and never roll true). The mini putters are putt-putt cheap and too short if you're over about 5ft11, so bring your own. Worst of all are the durability reports: edges lifting and glue letting go after a single summer. Leave it out in heat or rain and it warps, so store it flat indoors. It's not cheap for what is a novelty either.
The verdict
A genuinely fun party game that earns its keep at gatherings, just don't expect a true roll or a tour-grade build. Treat it as a novelty, store it flat indoors, and use your own putter if you're tall. On that basis, I rate it.
