BGT Stability Tour 2 Polar Shaft

Breakthrough Golf Technology originally introduced their Stability putter shafts with the intent of creating a new feel and an evolved design in putter shafts that’s a better match for modern putters. With the original design being somewhat larger and heavier, BGT would go on to launch a “slimmer” version based on Tour feedback looking for a closer transition from traditional steel to something more stable and similarly balanced. In response to that feedback, BGT launched the Stability Tour model. With further feedback, BGT has launched the Stability Tour 2 Polar shaft. We’ll cover the differences you need to know about in this review.

The Looks

BGT went with a very distinct “polar ice” look hence the name Stability Tour 2 Polar. They call it a “tactile, soft touch coating” and it won’t scratch or discolor. Admittedly, my time with the putter has been limited, but I haven’t noticed any scratching yet myself. For a sharp contrast, BGT cerakotes the steel extension black. There’s a cool sort of Star Wars Stormtrooper look going on which looks sick when paired with the right putter head. I should also point out that the Tour 2 Polar has a thinner profile so it will look closer to what you’re used to when looking down a standard putter shaft. Sure, it may take some adjusting, but you should be focusing on the ball anyway.

How Does it Feel?

The major difference in the BGT Stability Tour 2 Polar shaft is its feel. BGT built the Polar with “30% more high modulus graphite” which creates a softer and more responsive feel. As part of their efforts to increase stability, the original Stability shaft was a little harsher and muted. The Stability Tour lines have a softer feel with better feedback that’s a better match for putting. At least, that’s my opinion.

With Stability in the name, you should expect a certain level of firmness. While the response is good, you should expect the putter to feel a little more rigid. This helps keep the putter head from wanting to twist so you have better control and accuracy.

On-Course Performance

All of my experience to this point with Breakthrough Golf Technology Stability shafts has been with blade heads. The experiences were generally positive, but I thought I should try something different for this Stability Tour 2 Polar review. Given the idea is to have more stability in the putting stroke, I thought it might be worth seeing what it’s like pairing the Tour 2 Polar with a high MOI mallet. The Cobra King 3D Printed Agera I recently reviewed immediately came to mind. Let me make this clear…this was exactly the right choice.

To catch you up real quick, MOI means “moment of inertia”. In short, this is easily described as how much the club wants to twist/rotate at impact. A higher MOI means the club wants to twist less, which then should mean you’re more accurate. In this case, the high-MOI Agera paired with the Stability Tour 2 Polar resulted in incredible control. I felt the shaft itself smoothed out the putting stroke nicely and the mallet head kept things quiet and clean. In terms of performance, there really isn’t much else to say. I definitely felt more in control of the putter with the BGT in it than I did with regular steel and my putting was legitimately better with it.

Final Thoughts – Breakthrough Golf Technology Stability Tour 2 Polar Shaft

If you’re a player that feels like they could benefit from more stability in your putting stroke, Breakthrough Golf Technology shafts are worth testing. But keep in mind that putting gets really subjective really fast. Regardless of setup, aim, and stroke path, the putter has to feel right in your hands and look good to your eye. For these very reasons, I’d strongly encourage anyone to get fitted for BGT Stability shafts before diving in because they are certainly unique and an intriguing option in this new multi-material low-torque putter shaft market. I’m a really big fan of this mallet/Stability Tour 2 Polar combination at the moment, which I honestly did not expect. Now I have a nice little putter battle taking place in my bag…

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