SeeMore Mini Giant HTX Putter Review

For a company that is so intrinsically tied to a single piece of technology, SeeMore Putters has steadily grown their catalog of options over the years. Of course, the technology we mention is called Rifle Scope Technology (RST). By now, most of us should be very familiar with RST and “Hide the Red Dot”, a system that encourages consistency in aiming, setup, and the putting stroke. The original SeeMore putter, the FGP, is impossible not to recognize. It’s a Tour proven design, and it did inspire an offshoot or two, but golfers have varying tastes and needs. The company had to find a way to incorporate RST into different head shapes, hosel designs, and eventually into high MOI putters. 

The Mini Giant series is an example of how SeeMore is approaching the challenge of building high MOI putters. The line’s initial offerings were both based off the FGP design, but in early 2024 the company bolstered the line with three new head shapes. One of them, The Mini Giant HTX, is based on the very familiar and popular fanged mallet, and it’s been the source of much excitement on the THP forums. Can the HTX blend what we love about this head shape with all the benefits we’ve come to expect from SeeMore? Read on to find out. 

Description and Features – SeeMore Mini Giant HTX

Like the rest of the Mini Giant line, the HTX is made from 100% milled aluminum. That may raise an eyebrow or two, as we are much more familiar with milled putters being made of stainless steel, but there’s a good reason for this choice. First, using a lighter metal like aluminum allows the HTX to come in at a comfortable 360g head weight (with an additional 10g allocated to the internal hosel). Stainless steel mallets often require the inclusion of a secondary material like aluminum to reduce weight. The Mini Giant HTX actually uses this concept in the inverse. The lightweight aluminum is coupled with milled copper inserts in key locations, allowing SeeMore to place mass in strategic places that increase both stability and MOI. Copper is over three times denser than the aluminum it replaces, so the copper inserts have an immediate and tangible effect on weight distribution. 

The question that may arise for many consumers is, “how does an aluminum body with copper inserts influence feel?” That’s a valid question, especially after we’ve been conditioned to equate top end feel with certain types of stainless and carbon steel. SeeMore utilizes their Spin Milled face pattern to great effect with the Mini Giant series and the results speak for themselves. You’ll notice a center section with deeper grooves to soften the sound at impact, along with subtle secondary milling. The total package was surprisingly nice, both in feel and in responsiveness. The first word that came to mind regarding the sound at impact was “quiet”. In terms of audible volume, strikes in the center of the face were on the lower end. At the same time, there was a slightly higher pitched undertone. At higher volumes this might be considered unpleasant, but our overall feeling was that the Mini Giant was pleasingly different. 

As we discussed earlier, the Mini Giant HTX is SeeMore’s take on the ubiquitous fanged mallet. For a design that presents such a specific shape, there is quite a bit of variety in how companies work with it. SeeMore has delivered a head that is quite angular with sharper edges and transitions. The milled ridges on the surface that stretch from front to back seem to intensify this visual effect. We won’t say the ridges are our favorite adornment, but they do serve a secondary purpose of providing additional alignment cues over the single aim line in the center of the head. Two more design choices contribute to the HTX’s distinctive take on the fang. First, the center shaft, while not rare on its own, is distinctive in that it’s oversized at the tip. The diameter is .460 inches to be exact, and SeeMore believes this enhances stability. Second, the RST’s framing lines, which surround the shaft when the red dot is hidden, are much wider than normal. SeeMore enthusiasts may find this enlarged RST system takes a moment to get used to, but our aging eyes appreciated how boldly it stood out against the black PVD finish. 

In terms of specifications, the following information was supplied by SeeMore. You’ll notice that, even with a head shape that stands out from the company’s traditional designs, the Mini Giant HTX incorporates many familiar attributes we’ve come to expect from the company. 

SeeMore Mini Giant HTX – Specs

Performance – SeeMore Mini Giant HTX

The Mini Giant line is all about forgiveness (MOI to be specific). What does that mean for you? Simply put, these putters are built to deliver better results when you make bad putts. The concept is that, because the head stays stable, the ball will end up closer to the hole when you miss the center of the face. More energy will be delivered into the golf ball in the direction you are aiming. The Mini Giant’s copper inserts, which contrast boldly against the black PVD, sit on the outer edges of the head’s perimeter, and clearly exhibit SeeMore’s intentions when it comes to designing an extremely forgiving head. Our testing showed the inserts aren’t merely accessories, as we experienced exceptionally positive results in both distance retention and directional consistency all over the face, but especially on impacts towards the toe. We won’t go so far as to say SeeMore has uncovered a revolutionary approach to MOI in putters, as these concepts are utilized all over the industry, but in the SeeMore family you will not find more forgiveness. The fact that the company has been able to incorporate this into a popular and familiar shape while staying true to the technologies (i.e., RST and face balanced at impact) that put them on the map is what makes the Mini Giant HTX a special putter. 

Speaking of RST, its oversized implementation on the Mini Giant series was a pleasure to work with. We won’t delve too deeply into all the benefits of RST, as we feel we’ve managed to sufficiently accomplish that over the last 15 years. However, it is worth mentioning how well RST works with the HTX head shape. The fangs provide strong visual alignment cues on their own, enhancing something SeeMore putters already excel at. We pieced together a very repeatable method for using RST during testing that is worth sharing. After determining a starting point for our putt, we set the HTX down behind the ball, aimed directly at the starting line. From there, we took our stance and positioned our body so that the RST was perfectly hidden. Impressively, variables that typically appear in putting were quickly taken out of the equation. For example, determining ball position was no longer necessary, as having the ball too far forward or back left the red dot peeking out from the sides of the shaft. 

Though it sits within a somewhat “standard” weight range of 360-370g, the Mini Giant HTX did feel a bit heavier in hand and through the putting stroke. It certainly didn’t approach any of the truly overweight putters we’ve seen over the years, but terms like “nimble” or “agile” aren’t in play. Rather, we’d describe putting with the HTX as “smooth” or “stabile”, even on those testy short strokes that sometimes induce jerkiness. In summary, the Mini Giant HTX is a great option to look at if you want to utilize SeeMore’s technology, desire high-end forgiveness, and seek the familiarity of (arguably) today’s most popular mallet shape. We predict this model will be among the most popular in SeeMore’s stable, and for good reason. 

Details – SeeMore Mini Giant HTX

• $400
• Available at seemore.com
• Numerous custom options available
• Fitting available in person, online, or via consultation.

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