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Best Putters 2024: 67 models tested by pros and amateurs

Published: 23 May 2023 Last updated: 05 September 2024

It’s the club you use more than any other, so finding the best putter for your game is extremely important.

BEST PUTTERS – JUMP TO:

• How we tested the best putters

What type of putter do you need?

• Best blade putters
• Best mallet putters
• Best MOI putters
• Buying Guide & FAQs

Finding the best putter for your golf game is hugely important, as it’s the club you use more than any other. There’s nothing more frustrating than hitting a great approach or chip to close range and then missing the putt. Plus, holing a few more putts is a quick way to lower your scores.

Choosing the best putter for your game comes down to many factors, including price, the head shape, what alignment aids suit your eye (if any), whether you have a straight or arced putting stroke, whether you prefer a firmer or softer feel, the length that suits your height and setup, and what type of grip feels best in your hands. We’ve discussed every factor in our guide to choosing the best putter for your game .

How we tested the putters

To help you find the best putter for your game, we’ve tested 67 of the latest models.

TG Equipment Editor Simon Daddow and Test Pro Neil Wain both putted to a hole 15 feet away and hit at least 20 putts with each model tested. We’re listening for sound, looking for how putts roll across the surface of the green, and gauging the feel and feedback off the putter face. We consider the grip size, shape, and texture, whilst also paying attention to the shaft and the stability on off-centre hits.

While we normally share all the data from our golf club tests, we don’t do that with putters. Whilst we do use a Foresight GC Quad launch monitor in putting mode to measure and gauge the roll, topspin, and skid of every putt hit, over the years we’ve learned that putting data is more player (and day-dependent) than any other club in the bag. So, whilst we use this data for analysis, we don’t base big decisions or recommendations on it, as history shows data is very likely to be different on another day’s testing. Essentially, we’re not comfortable making huge claims that one putter rolls better than another, because we know that on another day’s testing, the rolls could be reversed.

You can read all about how TG tests golf equipment here .

All of the leading manufacturers – including TaylorMade , Odyssey , and Ping – offer a wide range of putters in different shapes, sizes, styles, and types, so how do you know where to start?

The biggest decision when choosing a new putter is whether you want a blade putter, a mallet putter, or a super-stable high MOI putter .

Blade putters

Blades are the most traditional-looking putters. They are typically quite slim, with a small profile. Blade putters tend to have quite a lot of toe hang, which means they suit golfers with an arced putting stroke, although some face-balanced blade putters are available for those with a straight back-and-through stroke who want a blade style.

There is a clear trend towards wider-bodied blade putters, which sit between a mallet and a blade and offer a bit more forgiveness and reassurance than a very slim blade.

Mallet putters

Mallet putters tend to have a larger footprint than blades, although the blade length from heel to toe is often shorter.

The wider body offers greater distance consistency on off-centre strikes than you get with a blade, which can really help as you’ll be surprised how often you miss the middle of the face, particularly on longer putts.

MOI putters

This area of the market has really taken off in the last decade as golfers realise the performance benefits of super-stable putters.

Quite simply, you’re making the game harder by using a narrow blade putter rather than an MOI Putter, especially on longer putts.

If you can accept the somewhat unconventional looks of an MOI model, you’re giving yourself maximum benefit. It’s important to love the look of your putter, though, as confidence plays such a huge part on the greens.

Best putters: our top picks

Here are the models we highlighted as the best on test:

Most forgiving blade putter: Odyssey Ai-One Double Wide Putter | View Offer

Best budget blade putter: Cleveland HB Soft 2 #8 Putter | View Offer

Best value putter: Cleveland HB Soft 2 Retrieve Putter | View Offer

Best-looking mallet putter: Bettinardi BB48 Putter | View Offer

Most stable MOI putter: PXG Battle Ready II Apache Putter | View Offer

Best budget MOI putter: Wilson Infinite Bucktown Putter | View Offer

Best counter-balanced putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour S Putter | View Offer

Best Putters 2024: Blades

Scotty cameron super select newport 2 putter.

The classic blade and still one of the most desirable putters you can get.

Most desirable blade puttter

Blade putters: the traditional blade putter style has been around for centuries, although modern designs are a lot more technologically advanced than the originals. Blade putters tend to look relatively simple and elegant, and advocates say they offer the best feel and feedback. Due to their smaller size, blade putters tend to be less stable and forgiving than mallets.

Mallet putters: mallet putters have rocketed in popularity in recent times, with more and more golfers of all skill levels seeing the benefits of a larger, more stable head, packed with technology to produce more forgiveness and consistency.

High MOI/forgiving putters: MOI putters are packed with technology to keep the face stable and improve distance consistency on off-centre strikes. They tend to have fairly large (sometimes enormous!) heads and look less conventional than traditional blade and mallet putters.

Alignment aids

Putters, particularly mallets and MOI models, now come with all sorts of different visual aids on top to help you align putts and strike the ball in the middle of the face. It’s all personal preference, so it’s a good idea to pick up as many putters as you can and see what type of alignment aid suits your eye. If you draw a straight line on your ball, a single line on your putter can be a great accompaniment for that. If you use a triple track golf ball, a putter with three lines can work brilliantly.

Toe hang/stroke type

Most putters come with different hosel options, which not only affect the look but also the amount of ‘toe hang’ the putter has. Toe hang is measured in degrees and basically dictates how much the putter wants to rotate during your stroke. Generally, golfers with more arc in their putting stroke will benefit from more toe hang, while those with a ‘straight back and through’ stroke will want less toe hang. A simple but effective way to see how much toe hang a putter has is to balance the shaft on your finger; the angle at which the head points down towards the ground when hanging freely is the amount of toe hang. A putter with no toe hang is often called “face balanced” and the face will be pointing straight to the sky in the previously described test.

Face type/Insert

Putter faces used to be a simple, flat piece of metal, and although some are still like that, most have an insert or some form of groove pattern designed to help reduce skid and get the ball rolling sooner. Finding the face type or insert that you like the feel of is key to confidence and consistent pace control.

Putters are typically 33″ to 36″ (discounting arm-lock models, which are longer). The correct length largely depends on your height but also the way you stand when putting; basically, the distance from your wrist to the floor when you address a putt is the length of putter you need.

Putters traditionally had slim grips, but in the last couple of decades, very thick grips have become extremely popular as they tend to encourage your hands to stay passive, which creates a more stable putter face through the stroke.

What is the best putter for the average golfer?

It’s a difficult one to answer, as so much of putting comes down to confidence, which makes it important to choose a putter you love the look and feel of. That said, a high-stability MOI putter will offer greater performance benefits than any other type of putter. If you’re struggling with your putting and have only ever used a traditional blade, it’s well worth seeing how much a forgiving MOI putter could help you.

Who makes the best putters?

As you’ll see from our selections above, brands including Scotty Cameron, TaylorMade, Odyssey and Ping make what we feel are the best putters in golf.

What putter does Tiger Woods use?

Tiger Woods uses a Scotty Cameron Newport 2 GSS Prototype putter, which has been in his bag for most of his career. Check out all the clubs and other equipment Tiger Woods uses here .

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About the author

Simon Daddow

Today’s Golfer Equipment Editor

Simon Daddow is the Equipment Editor for Today’s Golfer. Having tested and played more than 10,000 clubs in his life, what he doesn’t know about golf clubs isn’t worth knowing.

He’s a specialist in all things metal having spent a large part of his career as a golf club maker and product development manager, and has worked in the golf industry for more than 30 years. Starting out as trainee professional at Downes Crediton GC where he learned the art of golf club making, he went onto work for Clubhaus Plc and Tony Charles Ltd as a golf club maker, and running Product Development at  Benross Golf .

Simon also spent time working as a Sales Executive in  Harrods’  golf department, even helping supply Sir Nick Faldo with personalized shirts in a last-minute emergency ahead of a flight to a tournament.

He joined EMAP Active (now Bauer Media) as Equipment Editor in 2006 and has worked for both  Today’s Golfer  and  Golf World.  Working alongside our test pro Neil Wain, Simon has made todays-golfer.com the most reliable source for golf club testing.

Despite his youthful looks, Simon has played golf for more than 40 years and plays to a handicap of 10. A lack of club speed means he’s short off the tee, but very handy from 125 yards and in.

He enjoys excellent relationships with the biggest names in the golf equipment industry, including PXG boss Bob Parsons and TaylorMade’s Tomo Bystedt and Adrian Rietveld.

Away from the course, Simon is a season-ticket holder at Peterborough United Football Club, attending games with his young son. He’s also a keen cyclist and enjoys working (and relaxing) at his allotment.

His favorite ever piece of golf equipment is the Callaway Warbird fairway wood and he considers the biggest technological advancement in the game to have been titanium driver heads.

Simon’s job means he plays regularly around the world, and rates Kingsbarns as his favorite course. He uses a  PXG 0311 GEN6 XF driver ,  TaylorMade Stealth 2 HL  (15º),  Ping G400  (20.5º),  PXG 0317 X Gen2 hybrid ,  PXG 0311 GEN6 P irons  (6–PW),  Cleveland CBX2 wedges  (52°, 58°),  Ping 21 Fetch putter  and a  TaylorMade Tour Response golf ball .

You can contact Simon via  email  and follow him on  Twitter  for loads more golf equipment insight.

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The secrets of the PGA Tour's best putters

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I bet you didn’t know that many of the game’s best on the greens hail from Australia. What are we doing down under to rattle the bottom of the cup more often? I just declassified it.

M y home country, Australia, produces a lot of great putters. My theory is that the greens back home are not as manicured and smooth as they are in the United States, so we have to get very good at rolling the ball on less-than-perfect surfaces. When we come here, it’s like putting in a video game. Since the strokes gained/putting stat was introduced in 2011, four Aussies—Greg Chalmers, Aaron Baddeley, Jason Day and yours truly—have ranked No. 1 on the PGA Tour in that category. Chalmers did it twice. Another, Cam Smith, was top 10 twice.

You can learn quite a bit from our methods—like how Badds is all wrapped up in the putt, not his stroke. I also like how Jason is so deliberate in his process. Me? I’m not very mechanical. I practice in a way that makes my stroke as free as possible when I play. That’s my first “secret” to share with you. Don’t think on the greens so much. Try to hit every putt with an empty mind. That will put more flow in your stroke. If you want to putt like an Aussie, keep reading. —With Dave Allen

MAKE A STROKE, NOT A STRIKE

I spend five minutes a day working on the mechanics of my stroke so that when I’m on the course, I don’t have to think about it. The proper motion is already ingrained. That way, my mind is free, and all I’m picturing is the ball going into the hole at the ideal angle and speed. If there’s a feel that I have for the stroke, it’s that I’m pouring putts into the hole much like you would pour milk into a bowl. You probably wouldn’t tip the milk carton straight over and pour really fast. It’s a smoother delivery.

When putting, I want the putterhead to collect the ball. There’s no abrupt strike, and I don’t feel like I’m accelerating or decelerating. I’m just letting the momentum of the club move the ball on my intended line ( above ). If you need a visual, my putter moves like the pendulum on an old grandfather clock.

LEVEL OUT YOUR PATH

Several years ago, I was having trouble keeping my left arm straight through impact. I was lifting my lead elbow and the putterhead and getting too “hitty” with the stroke. It was the one thing I had in common with many amateur golfers. To create some topspin and get the ball rolling on line, you might feel like you have to hit up on the ball. Actually, you need a much more level strike.

To correct my stroke, I started practicing left-hand low, meaning I reversed the positions of my hands on the handle ( above ). I putted so well that way that it became my full-time grip. Left-hand low makes it easier to keep the back of my left wrist and elbow down. Subsequently, the putter stays low and releases properly ( below ). People rarely think about what happens after impact, but the face needs to stay down and continue to move around the arc, square to the path.

ADJUST YOUR SPEED

I have an unusual way of factoring speed on the greens. Many good putters try to hit every putt so that the ball finishes at the same distance past the hole on a miss. Not me. I treat every putt differently. On one putt, the optimal holing speed might be four feet past the cup. On another, it’s six inches.

Why switch it up? I’m trying to hit each putt at a speed that is going to “lip in” if I catch an edge. I determine that by how I think the ball will react with the back of the cup. If the putt is super fast, I want the ball trickling in so that it hits the flagstick holder at the bottom of the cup ( below, left ). If the putt is slow, the ball should hit between the top and bottom of the cup’s liner ( below, right ).

Varying your speed gives you more of a chance at success from putt to putt.

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MATCH THE FACE AND PATH

Before a round, I’ll do this drill to groove my stroke: We’ll find a straight uphill putt and place a special mat down (called a Wellstroke) that helps me see the arcing path my club should travel on to roll the ball in. My path is not dead straight along my putting line. Trying to keep the putter on a straight line forces you to get your hands more involved in the stroke, and that makes it harder to square the face at impact.

If you haven’t already, try switching to an arcing stroke. Work on it by setting up a gate of tees ( below, left ) that forces your putterhead to move on a slight curve. The gate should be slightly wider than the width of your putterhead, and the goal is to make a straight putt ( below, center and right) without crashing into the tees. The amount of arc varies slightly depending on your putter and body type, but standard is about 12 degrees of curve on either side of the ball. The goal is to keep your putterhead square to the path at all times. This drill really improves the muscle memory for a good stroke.

GET USED TO MAKING THE ONES YOU NEED TO MAKE

My mainstay drill on tournament days is the “five-foot-circle drill” ( above ). Place 12 balls down evenly apart in a five-foot-diameter circle around the hole. Use a hole with some slope so that you get 12 putts of the same length. Most of the time I’ll hole all 12, but should I miss one, I’ll go back and sink that putt at the end of the drill—or I have to start over again. I’m often confronted with five-footers on the first two or three holes out on the course, and this exercise gives me the confidence to sink those putts (the ones that can make or break a good round). Because I’ve made a ton already with this drill, I’m relaxed hitting them when I play. This drill also forces you to focus on starting the ball on a good line, which is far more important than speed on these “should make” putts.

RATCHET UP THE PRESSURE

This drill is one I’ll frequently end a practice session with—and I won’t allow myself to go home until it’s completed. Set four balls down in a spiral pattern at 5, 10, 15 and 20 feet from a hole. Then hit them ( above ). Add up the total distance of putts made and repeat this four-ball setup three more times to different holes. The goal: Make 75 feet worth of putts in a maximum of 16 tries. Just as if you were playing a tournament or an important match, you want the mind-set of trying to make each putt, for sure, but should you miss, leave the the ball as close to the hole as possible. This is great for improving speed control, and, more importantly, getting you comfortable with holing putts when pressure is mounting. Use it, and you’ll soon become a clutch putter. Just don’t tell anyone about this drill. It’s our secret!

LUCAS HERBERT has won four times on the DP World Tour and PGA Tour combined, including the ISPS Handa in April. He led the PGA Tour in seven putting categories in 2021-’22.

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12 Best Golf Putters On The Market In 2024 (Expert Reviews)

If 2024 is the year for you to update your putter, you are in luck. The technology in putters has come so far in the last few years. For the first time ever, shafts are being made with different materials.

The inserts used in both mallet and blade putters have higher MOI and better roll than we have ever seen before. The only hard part is deciding which putter is best for your game!

At A Glance: Our Top 12 Picks For Golf Putters On The Market In 2023

• Best Putter 2022: TaylorMade Spider X Putter
• Runner Up 1: Odyssey O Works #1 Putter

Runner Up 2: Cleveland Frontline Elevado Putter

• Best Cheap Putter: Pinemeadow Golf PGX Putter
• Best Putter for Alignment: S7K Standing Putter
• Best Putter for Forgiveness: Odyssey Golf Eleven Putter
• Best for Adjustability: Cobra King 3D Printed Putter

Best Premium Golf Putter: Ping Anser 2D

Best center shafted putter: wilson infinite south side center shaft, best putter for high handicappers: cleveland huntington beach soft 11, best putters for beginners: tour edge wingman 701, best high moi putter: odyssey tri hot 5k.

We went ahead and picked out our favorite options for best putters across a few different categories. Each putter on this list is one to consider if you are looking for a putter facelift this year.

Best Golf Putter: TaylorMade Spider X Putter

• True Path Alignment System
• Adjustable weights
• Heavier club head, more stability
• Used on PGA Tour

If you have followed any of the professional golf tournaments in the last few years, you should have a pretty good idea about the TaylorMade Spider series of putters. This putter is something that the golf world had not seen before, and it has changed the view of mallet putters for many people.

The latest version of the TaylorMade Spider is the Spider X. This has a revolutionary X shaped design to help increase stability at impact . The theory is that with a thinner, less heavy blade putter, it tends to wobble at impact.

The more a putter head shakes, the worse the results will be. Getting a ball to start and stay on a solid roll is what putting is all about.

The Spider X comes in a range of color options . Some will features a few lines on top, and others have just one solid line. Regardless of your visual preference, there will likely be a model that works for you. In addition to the color options, there are a few different choices for the hosel type on these mallet putters as well.

The True Path Alignment System is the result of TaylorMades research on what helps a golfer aim the face and return it to square at impact. It is very easy to align .

Even after all of these positives, we still have one more thing to add about this Spider X putter; it is adjustable . We know it is hard to believe! The Spider X comes with three weights that can be moved and positioned to give each golfer the feel that they desire.

Available standard in the 33, 34, or 35-inch model , it that will earn a spot in your golf bag for a long time. It certainly earned a spot on our best putters list. You can also go for the TaylorMade Spider GT putter. TaylorMade Spider GT is another positively reviewed putter from the Spider series.

Read our TaylorMade Spider Putter X review .

Runner Up 1: Odyssey O Works Putters

• Microhinge insert
• Black clean and simple look
• Available in several different styles
• Medium price range
• Not the latest release
• No stroke lab shaft

Next on our list, we had to choose something at a little lower price point. These Odyssey putters are what we consider to be the best value right now on a new putter. The O Works series is not the latest release from Odyssey, but it certainly deserves a good look.

There are several models available of the O Works putters. Our favorite option is the Marxman , but it is again a mallet putter . If you are looking for a traditional and classic blade putter , consider the #1 .

This series of putters feature an all-black finish that helps to eliminate glare and make alignment easier. The O Works black putters have a clean and simple look at address. They all feature the Microhinge Insert technology.

The micro hinge insert is designed to provide a more true roll , and it does work.

If you have an older model putter Odyssey put out and are thinking about upgrading, this would be a great option to consider. The O Works has all the signature looks that Odyssey has always put forward with some new and improved technology.

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A golf putter should feel like a best friend. You should be able to rely on it when things get ugly out there. We can honestly say that although we like some Odyssey putters better than others, none of them are bad.

Just like the Spider putter, this Odyssey comes standard in a 33, 34, and 35-inch length . With how good the weighting is on these putters, choose the right size from the start or go for a fitting prior to ordering.

• Sleek all-black design
• Variety of club heads to choose from
• Proprietary aiming technology
• Speed optimized face
• Not as heavy in the head as the Spider

Next on our list is the Cleveland Golf Frontline Elevado . Although the Frontline is a complete series of putters put out by Cleveland, we like the Elevado option.

This putter offers tungsten forward weighting and the center of gravity much closer to the clubface. This weighting helps create that same stability that we said the X putter focused on so much.

Just as this game has become so focused on speed with the woods and irons, the same goes for putters. Cleveland Golf features its speed optimized face technology that helps to make the speed coming off the face more consistent.

Do you ever have a putt that you miss the sweet spot by a little and it seems to take off and roll forever, or only roll halfway to the hole? Cleveland speed optimized face with help with that.

Now that we have covered what Cleveland Golf did when it comes to distance control, what about alignment? Cleveland used their proprietary 2135 technology to help players achieve perfect alignment on each putt.

With the clean black putter head and shaft , you can easily see if you are lined up to your target or not. Even though there are several models of the frontline putter, all of them feature some incredible alignment technology.

Not only is it offered in three different lengths , but there are two different hosel configurations as well. One option is a slant, and another is a single bend. Each will have its benefits depending on the type of putting stroke you have.

It comes with a headcover , and it is priced around the same as the Odyssey O Works putters we reviewed.

If you are looking for a cheaper option but like the look and design of the Cleveland frontline, take a look at the Cleveland Huntington Beach model from last year. It has many of the same characteristics (although you will miss the all-black look).

Pinemeadow Golf PGX Putter

Best Cheap Putter

• Very low price
• Great alignment lines
• Clean black and white look
• Feel is not as good
• Roll coming off the face is not as consistent as others

If you love the idea of adding a new forgiving putter to your bag but hate the fact that it can cost a fortune, then this Pinemeadow Golf PGX putter could be for you.

To be transparent, the Pinemeadow is not going to have the same technological advances or feel that something like a Scotty Cameron or a Spider X would have.

One of our favorite things about the PGX is the coloring and design . This is a bright white club head with some black alignment lines. The putter head stands out on the putting green than many of the other golf clubs we have seen. If you struggle with alignment , this putter will help.

Usually, cheap golf putters are also quite light, making them difficult to use on faster greens. Fortunately, Pinemeadow made this mallet putter at 380g , which puts it in the same category as other tour weighted putters. It will absolutely work on faster greens regardless of your particular putting stroke.

The Pinemeadow PGX is one of the best golf putters for beginners because of its price, clean lines, and forgiveness . It won’t come off the clubface quite like a Scotty Cameron, but it certainly won’t leave you disappointed.

S7K Standing Putter for Men and Women

Best For Alignment

• Best putters for alignment
• Easy to use
• Works for men or women
• Legal for tournament play
• Priced a bit high
• Not as heavy as some players would like

When you look at some of the significant differences between the putting game of tour players and amateur golfers, the thing that stands out most is alignment . Amateur golfers struggle to get the putter face appropriately aligned to the target.

It doesn’t matter if you are using a mallet style or a blade putter, making sure your golf ball is lined up with your target is difficult.

The new S7K putte r does something that even Scotty Cameron has not done yet; this putter can stand on its own . You can line your golf ball up to the hole, step back and check your alignment and it will remain standing. This is undoubtedly something the game of golf has not seen before.

The S7K is capable of standing even on a sloped lie , and it is the perfect way to make sure your putter’s face is lined up with your target. As far as the overall design of this putter goes, it will look like a modern blade.

The back end of the blade extends out further than a traditional blade but not nearly enough to call it one of the mallet putters.

This putter comes standard at 34 inches , making it a perfect height for the majority of golfers. The pricing of the S7K is a bit higher than a Cleveland and less than some of the premium options like the Spider or a Scotty Cameron Newport.

If you feel that alignment is the weak link in your putting game, give this one a chance.

Read our Pinemeadow PGX Putter review .

Odyssey Eleven Putter

Best Putter for Forgiveness

• Very easy alignment
• Improved performance from previous putters
• Expensive new release

The Odyssey Eleven Putter will make the game considerably easier for golfers of all handicap levels. These have a putters MOI high and very stable performance at impact. Even if you are known for being a little unstable at impact, the Odyssey Eleven putter can help you become more consistent. 

The center of gravity in the Odyssey Eleven Putter is further forward than previous models of this putter. With the center of gravity forward, the MOI is higher but there is still plenty of forgiveness in the putter’s head. In addition, you can get this putter head in the Stroke Lab model to have even better performance in the shaft. 

The White Hot insert is featured in the face of the Odyssey Eleven putter, ensuring that the feel and sound are perfect every time. The Odyssey Eleven comes in a few different models, but the Tour Lined model is our favorite. For those that struggle with alignment issues, the Triple Track is a great option to consider for your golf gear.

Cobra King 3D Printed Putters

Best  for Adjustability

• 3D printed technology
• Multi-material construction
• Cobra connect grip
• Large club head takes some time to get used to

The Cobra King 3D printed putters are a brand new option that is a unique release from Cobra. These use a variety of materials and even have a 3D printed piece that allows for players to get better weighting and more adjustability in the putter head. 

One of the things that really sets the Cobra King 3D putter apart from others on the market is the adjustability in the weighting. When you can adjust the weights in the club, head golfers can get the putter to work perfectly for their needs. 

The Cobra King 3D Printed putters come in a few different styles, but the large mallet heads are the most popular. These putters make it easier to manage distance and control the overall performance. With the Arcos Caddie App and the Cobra Connect Grip, you can easily capture the performance that you are getting from your golf putter.

• High MOI Blade 
• Precision putting performance from Ping
• Tour-proven model 
• Stable clubhead
• For straight-back and straight through putting strokes, the blade style is not always the best

The Ping Anser 2D is a new release to the market in 2023 and our favorite premium golf putter. Ping is jumping on the train with other companies that are determined to make high MOI blades. One of the things that I like best about the Anser 2D is that it’s already proven on the PGA Tour. 

This is a club that several players have been using, including Tony Finau. The new PEBAX insert helps to create a softer feel and a more consistent feel coming off the clubface. A soft feel is important because it allows you more control on the green, but the best Ping putters always ensure enough firmness to keep the ball on line. 

Tungsten heel and toe weights give the putter head much more stability. In addition, the fact that this putter head is all black really helps it stand out from others on the market. 

The Ping Anser 2D works for the lowest handicap golfers to the highest as it checks all the boxes for what golfers should be looking for from high quality and great feeling putter.

• Anti-glare finish makes it easy to see
• Counterbalanced technology 
• Consistent feeling at impact
• Counter balanced putters are not great for arc-style strokes

The best center-shafted putter is the Wilson Infinite South Side . Many putter companies will make various designs in their putter heads, but very few make a center-shafted model. Center-shafted putters do a good job of allowing more stability and impact, and the Wilson Infinite South Side is no exception. 

This putter features a double milled face that helps with consistency and distance control. In addition, some really impressive things are done here with the look of the putter. 

The anti-glare finish is a new PVD dark color, so you can really see the contrast when on the greens. There are also alignment lines in place that stand out even more because of the anti-glare finish. 

The lines for alignment are perpendicular and parallel to help various players. If you have ever struggled with alignment in the past, the Wilson Infinite makes things considerably easier. 

This is a counterbalanced putter so that your feel is more in the hands than in the clubhead; most players find this to be more forgiving and gives them more control on the shorter putts around the green.

• Forgiveness on off center hits
• Precision milled face
• Softer feel 
• Consistent speed control
• Larger clubhead takes a bit of time to get used to

The Cleveland Huntington Beach Soft 11 putter is our favorite choice for the higher handicappers. High handicappers need a putter that simplifies things, and the Cleveland Huntington Beach Soft 11 can do just that. 

This club features a speed-optimized face. Essentially as each golf ball comes off the face of the club, it is going to have a consistent speed. Players will notice that distance control is greatly improved, and it is easier to determine how far the ball will go when you make contact. 

In addition, since this is a Soft model from Cleveland, you will get a softer feel that is easier to control. The 304 stainless steel makes it a crisp feel but is soft enough that high handicappers can learn to control their shots a bit more. 

Another great feature here is the forgiveness on off-center hits. Most high handicappers do not realize the reason they struggle with putting is that they miss the center of the clubface. If you have a club in play that has a little more forgiveness, your chance of the ball going in the hole is a bit higher.

• Micro Groove Face Technology 
• Higher MOI 
• Stable roll and feel 
• Fair pricing for the technology
• Large putter head is a bit bulky at first

The best putter for a beginner is the Tour Edge Wingman 701 . This is a new release to the market, and it will expand on the Wingman series that helped Tour Edge putters make their mark. What we love about the Wingman is that it has an extremely high MOI, perfect for the beginner player. 

In addition to being forgiving, the club head is very stable at impact. Almost all new players have more movement in the clubhead than they should. The Wingman helps to stabilize and optimize the roll. 

Golfers will notice the Lock On Alignment technology that is large and efficient. Essentially if you didn’t know where to look at address, the Wingman makes it easy to determine. 

A Hollow Carbon Sole Plate installed on the putter of the putter moves weight to the side and back of the putter to help with distance control. The 701 is a mid toe hang model that helps golfers who are trying to keep the face square during their putting stroke. 

Even if you improve your scores and quickly become a great player, the Wingman 701 will be a great club for years to come. This is a better long-term choice for beginners than a cheaper Ray Cook putter.

• Very high MOI for a blade putter 
• A very popular face insert is back in play 
• Forward center of gravity 
• Tungsten used for more consistency
• Higher priced 
• Some golfers looking for MOI want a mallet

The Odyssey Tri Hot 5k is the best high MOI putter for golfers. What we love about this model is that it is a blade style, which is not something golfers typically expect to be high MOI. Blade designs are not generally as forgiving as mallets, but Odyssey wanted to change that. 

There are a few technologies here that come into play. One of the first is a reduction in spin from the off center hits. In addition, a 303 stainless steel front section helps to keep weighting and center of gravity in place. 

Looking at most golf clubs from Odyssey, you will notice that Tungsten is a major player now. In this putter, the Tungsten was installed behind the face and in the toe and heel. The result is an improved roll but still that focus on forgiveness. 

The popular Odyssey insert is also in play here. If you liked the feel, sound, and performance of the old Odyssey putters, the Tri Hot 5K would stand out as one of the best putters for your game. 

Golf Putters Buyers Guide

Choosing the perfect putter is difficult. There are so many great options on the market that golfers have to work hard to know which ones would be the right fit for their game. Luckily there are a few key features that you can look for between putters to decide which one is correct for you. 

Mallet vs. Blade

The mallet and the blade putter both have unique performance attributes and can work for a variety of players. Mallet style putters are more forgiving and often have better distance control for golfers. The mallet putters are becoming more and more popular and are available in a variety of sizes and styles. 

Blade putters are well known throughout history as being the classic design that better players go for. Blade putters are often good for fast greens and can be really helpful with an arc style putting stroke. 

Just because more and more mallet putters are coming to the market, you do not need to rule out blade putters. The blade putters still have a tremendous feel and potentially a bit more workability than the mallet putter. 

The price of a putter has become a factor in recent years. Pricing is going up on these because of the continually improving technology and the different materials that are being used in these putter heads. 

Putters are typically going to be priced between $100 and $400. The pricing of the putter is a consideration, but golfers need to consider how important a putter is and how often it will be used in the course of a round. 

This is a very important club, and you need to have full confidence that you are playing with the best possible option for your game. 

Putter Length 

The length of the putter is another essential factor to consider when choosing the best golf putter for your golf gear. Putter length can vary from around 33 inches to over 35 inches. The rules of golf are very lenient when it comes to putter length.

The average length of a putter on the PGA tour is 34 inches. If you are over 6 feet tall, then the 35-inch putter will make more sense. You can cut putters down to match your needs, but you will have to pay close attention to the counter balanced putter designs on the market. 

Putter Grip

Many golfers like to put a large midsize or jumbo grip on their golf putter. The larger grips help take hands and arms out of the equation and allow the golfer to focus on putting with their larger muscles like their shoulders. 

Putter grips should be changed relatively often. You will not want to have a forceful grip on your putter, and when it is new and tacky, your hands are more likely to rest on the club without gripping it too hard. 

Putter Shaft 

For quite some time, the only shaft available in the putter was a stock steel shaft. However, as technology has changed, so has putter shaft technology. Today the Stroke Lab shafts available in the Odyssey golf putters have really changed the performance that golfers can get. The Stroke Lab is a combination of graphite and steel in the same putter shaft, and it makes a tremendous difference in overall feel and performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Now that you have your list of the best putters on the market in 2022, it is time to answer some frequently asked questions when it comes to them.

Choosing the right putter for you does not need to be difficult, but there are some things a golfer should know before ordering the next putter for their game.

What Length Putter Do I Need?

Putter length is going to vary from player to player. Ultimately you need something that is going to allow you to get your eyes over the golf ball. If your eyes are over the golf ball at address and you are looking down the line, then your putter is the proper length for you.

For most players, the perfect length is going to be right around 34 inches . Putters are usually sold standard in 33, 34, and 35-inch lengths for men. A putter that is too short for you seems to be a better problem than one that is too long. Various retailers offer the opportunity to get a putter fitting if that is something you may be interested in.

What Is The Best Putter For A High Handicapper?

Most beginners like the mallet putter because of the longer alignment lines and the larger, more forgiving sweet spot. Mallets can help high handicappers have an easier time lining up and ultimately making more putts.

Another reason we like the mallet putter head for a high handicapper is the weight. The weight of the mallet seems to help with twisting and turning of the clubhead at impact. Cheaper beginner type putters always seem to be too light and cause trouble when it comes to consistency.

What Is The Best Putter For A Low Handicapper?

Traditionally a blade putter is best suited for a lower handicap player. Low handicap players look for ultimate feel and distance control, especially on fast greens. Most low handicap players like the look and design of a simple blade for their putting stroke.

As Odyssey and TaylorMade have made such significant strides in their putting technology, the great players have started to switch over to a mallet head. It comes down to choosing something that works well for your stroke.

What Is The Most Popular Putter on the PGA Tour?

The putter that seems to be showing up more and more on the PGA Tour is the TaylorMade Spider X. Last year the Spider X was responsible for five wins, and the Spider Tour was just right behind with three wins.

This Spider X putter has been very popular not just for professional golfers but for amateur golfers as well. The putter features a mallet head and extreme stability overall. If you need a change-up in your putting game, the Spider has some fantastic features.

A few other putters that led the way as far as money earned on the PGA Tour are the Odyssey Stroke Lab Putters and the Scotty Cameron Newport series.

Does Grip Size Matter In Putters?

Size always matters! Grip size is very important for putting but in a much different way than it is for your iron or driver.

When players use the wrong grip size with an iron or a driver, it can lead to a difficulty to square up the clubface, or the club face can close too quickly. Making sure that your hand size matches your grip size is imperative with all other clubs except the putter.

When it comes to a putter, the grip should be something that feels good and performs well. The thicker the grip, the easier it is to keep your hands out of your putting stroke. If you struggle to use your larger muscles when putting it can make sense to switch to a jumbo or midsize grip.

Even if you have small hands, you can use a larger grip, and it is completely fine. Many top name brand putters are being produced with the jumbo grip on the club as the stock grip. You will likely see this happening more and more. Players feel as though this thicker grip gives them more stability during the stroke and especially at impact.

Does Shaft Matter When Choosing a Putter?

Most putters are going to come with a traditional steel shaft, and you won’t have much choice. The Odyssey Stroke Lab putters are partially graphite and partially steel. This shaft is the first of its kind used in a putter, and it has revolutionized the weighting capabilities in a putter.

If you think you need a specific shaft because of weight or flex, focus more on overall weight. Flex should remain constant among putters so that you won’t have too much of an issue with that. A man with a swing speed of 120 mph and a female that swings at 70mph can easily use the same putters.

If My Putter Is Too Long Can I Just Cut It Down?

Yes, you can cut a putter down and throw a new grip on, but you will very likely throw off the weighting. Depending on how the weighting is affected, your game may get better or worse!

The best thing to do is have a qualified professional cut your putter down for you. They will be able to make sure the putter is still balanced . There are ways to combat the weight changes when cutting a putter down, but it will need to be done with the correct scales and a professional.

For something like the new Odyssey Stroke Lab putter cutting the shaft down can be quite tricky. If you know you need a shorter or longer putter try to order it custom right from the start. The combination graphite and stainless steel shaft make this club challenging to cut down and still achieve proper balance.

What Should I Expect To Pay For A New Putter?

Golfers tend to struggle with laying out more money on a putter after they have purchased a $500 driver. When you think about all the golf clubs in your bag and how often they are used, it makes the most sense to spend money on your putter.

Putters can range in cost from forty dollars to five hundred dollars. If you can spend somewhere in the middle of this range, you will be getting a high-quality option that should last you for many years.

Technology in putters does not change as fast as it does in irons and drivers. The purchase you make should stay in your bag for an average of five to ten years. When you think about how many putts you will hit in a five to ten year period, a putter is not an expensive club.

What Is The Difference Between A Men’s and Women’s Putter?

Some of the best putters on the market do not come in a female version. This may seem like it t is unfair, but it is not the case. Putters can be for men and women. Gender has no effect on a putting stroke.

Although you may see some putters explicitly manufactured for women , the only difference on these will be the coloring and the length. Most times, the actual technology in the putter head will feel and perform the same.

Getting golf balls to go straight off the tee is hard; getting them onto the green is harder, but rolling them into the cup is, without a doubt, the hardest part of this game. Choosing a putter that has the best feel and performance for your game can take some time.

The best golf putters for you may be a poor option for your friend. Choosing a putter is a very personal decision, but it should be made easier with some of our advice and suggestions.

We still feel very confident in our overall best golf putter choice of the TaylorMade Spider X . This putter will give you the feel, stability, and consistency that you are looking for. If you have yet to try the Spider X, 2024 is the year to do so. Which putter did you choose this year?

Henry Foster

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The putter is the most critical golf club in your bag . Without a putter that you feel confident with, you will continually shoot high scores. In this guide, we go over the best putters today that you need to try out.

We have a putter for all kinds of golfers and preferences, including:

• Golfers who want to customize their putters
• Blade putters
• Mallet putter
• The putter that Tiger Woods has used for 25 years
• Putters for beginners
• Cheap butters
• The most popular putter of all time.

Putters can save us from a bad hole, and they can also turn a good hole into a nightmare. When you choose a putter for your golf game, you have to think about how often you use it and the importance of this club to your overall game.

Here are some of the best putters on the market and some really helpful information to choose the best one for your game.

• What are the Best Putters?
• Scotty Cameron Phantom X (Best Overall Putter)
• TaylorMade Spider GT (Most Customizable Putter)
• Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K (Best Blade Putter)
• TaylorMade GT Max (Best Adjustable TaylorMade Putter)
• Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport (Tiger Wood’s Putter)
• Odyssey Eleven (Best Mallet Putter)
• TaylorMade Hydro Blast ( Best Putter for Beginners )
• Odyssey White Hot OG (Most Popular Putter)

TaylorMade TP Reserve M47 (Best Mid-Mallet Putter)

Bettinardi studio stock 28 armlock (best armlock putter).

• Wilson Infinite Center Shaft ( Best Center-Shafted Putter )
• Ping Sigma 2 Valor (Best Counterbalanced Putter)
• ​ Odyssey O Works Jailbird Mini ​ (Best Cheap Putter)

L.A.B. Golf Mezz.1 MAX (Best Broomstick Putter)

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KEY FEATURES

• Top of the line technology
• Multiple shaft configurations for every kind of golfer
• Slid steel milling process

The 2022 Scotty Cameron Phantom X is the newest and next evolution of the Phantom X  mallet-head putter . This line of putters from Titleist has seen great success on the PGA Tour so far. There are ten new models of the Phantom X to try out and decide which one you like the most.

The new lineup of mallet putters features brand new head shapes as well as a few updates to the most popular Phantom X models out currently. There is black sight lines on each putter, allowing you to line up each shot correctly with your golf ball.

With many models and new options to choose from, there is sure to be a certain head shape and weight for everyone out there to try. Below we will go over each of the 7 models available to purchase.

Click here to read our complete Scotty Cameron Phantom X putter review.

Best Customizeable Putter

• 145 gram aluminum top plate
• Pure Roll 2 face insert for consistent and clean hits
• Steel weights on the side
• Full customization capabilities

If you want to customize your putter to match your personality, the TaylorMade Spider GT is the hands down winner for you. You can customize the color of the putter and its accents exactly to your liking.

The  TaylorMade Spider GT putter  is packed with technology to help make you a better golfer on the green. The Spider GT is easily recognizable for its looks and the amount of success seen with them on tour. 

The TaylorMade Spider GT putter includes a new 145g aluminum top plate on top of the putter. Also included on the new Spider GT putter is a Pure Roll 2 face insert. The Pure Roll 2 is a firmer insert than TaylorMade uses typically. It is made of black TPU urethane with silver aluminum beams at a 45-degree angle.

The reason for the angle of the face insert is to promote more topspin on your putts which will help keep the ball straight and on line. Although the insert is made of firmer material, the ball still has a very soft feel off the face of the putter.

Click here to read our complete TaylorMade Spider GT review.

Best Blade Putter

• High quality blade putter
• Tungsten weighting for optimal contact
• Interchangeable front weighting
• Classic white hot insert

The Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K is a re-introduction for the Odyssey putter lineup. Odyssey brought back the Tri-Hot 5K with the idea of replacing a  mallet putter  with a  blade style . 

The company used new materials in ways unique to putters and moved the center of gravity forward, blending 6061 aircraft grade aluminum, tungsten, and steel. The result is a blade shape putter with over 5,000 IZZ in moment-of-inertia rating (hence the 5K part of the name). The blended materials offer consistency alongside improved spin and speed control. 

The front section, made of milled 303 stainless steel, helps to keep putts on their intended line regardless of the strike. This also works to keep the CG forward. There are over 120 grams of tungsten in the heel and toe sections to increase moment of inertia. 

Click here to read our complete Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K review.

Best Customizable Putter

• Maximum adjustability
• Solid face insert for smooth contact
• Really good alignment aid

Key Drawback

The TaylorMade GT Max is a revolutionary putter for golfers who want to adjust their equipment how they like. Never before have we seen a putter with sliding tungsten weights, allowing you to completely control the face of the putter and fit with your exact putting stroke. This is a very ambitious putter by TaylorMade, but they are banking on their name and technology added to help them.

Each position allows you to change something a little different depending on your putting stroke. If you push right or pull left, you can adjust the weights to help you keep the putter face square at impact.

Included on the GT Max is TaylorMade’s PureRoll2 face insert, which is one of the best in the business. Sloped downwards at a 45-degree angle, you can be sure that every putt will roll as smoothly as possible toward your target. The True Path alignment is also great and easy to use to ensure the putt is lined up perfectly.

I recommend checking out this putter if you have a chance. If your wallet doesn’t agree, you should head into a golf retailer and hit some practice shots with it!

Tiger Wood’s Putter

• Full shaft offset
• Better top down look
• Classic Scotty Cameron feel
• Performance balanced weighting 
• Scotty Cameron putters are always priced high

Scotty Cameron has sat at the top of the list of best blade putters for many years. The classic Newport style is very well recognized and allows players a tremendous feel. This is a compact blade design that has a thinner topline than previous models.

One of the things Titleist worked on with this Scotty Cameron was making sure the putter looked better from the top down. This is one of the better looking blades and helps players get quite a bit of confidence in their shots. Made from a single piece of 303 Stainless, this soft milled design will make the putting green your new favorite place to be.

Best Mallet Putter

• High quality mallet puttter
• High forgiveness
• Very forward center of gravity
• Clean look and easy alignment

The more the number on an Odyssey putter, the better and more forgiving the putter becomes. The Odyssey Eleven has a stable MOI with alignment lines and a good choice of hosels for consistency on off center strikes.

As with other mallet putters, this one comes with a unique head shape that’s designed to offer improved performance. Its center of gravity is positioned forward for more consistency and tighter dispersion.

The Odyssey Eleven is a square-shaped mallet putter with a polymer in the center. Aluminum and steel are positioned behind the head towards the forward portion of the club. The weight distribution moves the center of gravity forward to enable the putter to close more consistently on your target line. It offers less dispersion and better control while retaining moment of inertia benefits.

• Pure Roll face insert
• Adjustable sole weights
• A perfect combination of blade and mallet putter head

The TaylorMade TP Hydro Blast Bandon 3 putter is an excellent option for beginners looking to improve their putting game. This putter has features designed to enhance forgiveness, control, and alignment.

One of the standout features of the Bandon 3 putter is its adjustable sole weights, allowing beginners to fine-tune the head weight to their preference. This customization feature helps find the optimal feel and balance, promoting a more comfortable and controlled stroke.

The slight toe hang of the putter is also beneficial for beginners with a small arc in their putting stroke. This design encourages a fluid and natural motion, enhancing consistency and accuracy. This design also helps golfers who want the forgiveness of a mallet putter but may like the feel of a blade putter better.

Odyssey White Hot OG ( Most Popular Putter )

• 26 different shapes and styles
• Familiar shape and feel

Out of every putter on this list, the Odyssey White Hot OG is the one that should feel the most familiar to people. It is the best selling putting of all time, used by regular golfers all around the world.

The White Hot OG is a double bend face-balanced mallet putter that’s suitable for strokes with face rotation and minimal arc. It features the White Hot insert, an iconic head shape, and is available in both Stroke Lab shaft and stepless steel.

Overall, the White Hot OG is synonymous with top-notch performance that golfers at all levels love. 

Each of the model come with a new midsize pistol grip. Speaking of which, there are 26 different models to explore. The price is also very reasonable compared to a Scotty Cameron or TaylorMade option.

• The classic head shape helps provide the perfect mid-mallet design
• Precision weighted for maximum forgiveness
• Premium milled construction

The TaylorMade TP Reserve M47 putter is a remarkable addition to the TP Reserve putter line. This putter boasts a classic shape reinvented by TaylorMade engineers, resulting in perfectly balanced wings on the heel. Crafted from 303 stainless steel through a labor-intensive milling process, the TP Reserve M47 putter offers exceptional quality and precision.

One of the standout features of this putter is its versatility. With nine different shapes and customizable sole weights, the TP Reserve line ensures a putter suits every putting stroke. The M47 model, with its 15-degree loft, offers golfers the perfect balance between control and forgiveness.

The TP Reserve M47 putter showcases a clean and visually appealing design, with a new logo created explicitly for this line. The machined-in grooves on the face provide a soft feel and a quiet sound, allowing for consistent roll and accuracy on the greens. Even mishits are forgiving, making this putter suitable for golfers of all skill levels.

The TP Reserve M47 putter is a premium offering from TaylorMade. Its craftsmanship and performance justify the price tag, making it a worthy investment for golfers who prioritize the “feel” of their putter.

Overall, the TaylorMade TP Reserve M47 putter is a beautifully crafted club that delivers on both form and function. Whether you have a traditional putting stroke or prefer a more modern approach, this putter will meet your needs. It’s a true competitor in the milled putter market and an excellent choice for golfers seeking precision and visual appeal in their putting game.

• Roll Control Face with new groove design
• Slick aesthetics and color design
• Perfectly pioneered for armlock putters

The Bettinardi Studio Stock 28 Armlock putter is a top-notch club with exceptional performance and style. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this putter is designed to improve your putting game and enhance your overall experience on the golf course.

With its unique armlock design, the Studio Stock 28 provides a solid and stable putting stroke. The face-balanced putter offers excellent balance in the hand, allowing for a smooth and controlled swing. The grip has a comfortable texture that provides a secure hold without being too rough on the hand.

The putter’s sleek and modern appearance adds a touch of sophistication to your golf bag. The brushed titanium finish gives it a clean, understated look that will turn heads on the greens. The sound and feel of the putter are also exceptional, thanks to the company’s proprietary blend of stainless steel and deep-face milling.

The Studio Stock 28 Armlock putter has been praised for improving alignment, controlling distance, and making more putts. Golfers have reported significantly improved putting performance, with better accuracy and consistency.

The Studio Stock 28 Armlock putter is a premium offering that delivers on both form and function. It is a worthwhile investment for golfers who are serious about improving their game and achieving better results on the course. Overall, this putter is a game-changer and a must-have for any golfer looking to take their putting to the next level.

• Double-milled face promotes a consistent impact and roll
• Counter-balanced technology allows for a more controller putting stroke
• New grip for improved feel

The Wilson Infinite Center-Shafted putter is a reliable and affordable option for golfers looking to enhance their putting game. Its center shaft design offers a balanced and stable stroke, ensuring improved accuracy and control. The putter features a comfortable grip for a confident hold, enabling golfers to execute their strokes efficiently.

One of the standout features of the Wilson Infinite Center Shafted putter is its forgiveness. Even on off-center hits, the putter provides a consistent and smooth roll, minimizing the impact of mishits. This forgiveness factor makes it suitable for players of all skill levels, allowing them to focus on their stroke without worrying about the outcome of every putt.

The weight distribution of the putter is also worth mentioning. The weight is evenly distributed throughout the head, providing a solid and stable feel during the stroke. This balance contributes to improved distance control and a more consistent putting performance.

In terms of aesthetics, the Wilson Infinite Center Shafted putter has a clean and classic look. Its sleek design and matte finish add a touch of elegance to the putter, making it visually appealing.

Overall, the Wilson Infinite Center Shafted putter is an excellent choice for golfers who want an affordable yet high-performing putter. Its forgiving nature, balanced stroke, and comfortable grip make it a reliable companion on the greens. Whether a beginner or an experienced player, this putter will improve your putting game and help you confidently sink more putts.

You probably noticed that Odyssey putters have already made an appearance on our list of the best putters in golf. Every year or two, Odyssey comes out with a new style putter with improved technology. The O Works line of putters is a few years old; however, there are still plenty of them left on the market.

We are very impressed with the technology of the Odyssey O Works Jailbird Mini . This is an all black design putter that has a unique look to it. The Microhinge technology is used to help improve roll, gain topspin and give players better roll.

This is a mallet type design that is perfect for a golfer that has a more rounded putting stroke. The design allows the face of the putter to open slightly and get to a square position at impact. If you are a straight back straight through type golfer, the blade style putter is likely a better fit.

• Adjustable lie angle
• Higher MOI design
• Customizable weighting options
• Broomstick length allows for more stability in a pendulum-like stroke

The L.A.B. Golf Mezz.1 MAX broomstick putter is gaining popularity among golfers for its innovative design and performance-enhancing features. The key feature of this putter is its adjustable lie angle, allowing golfers to customize the putter’s setup to match their stroke and posture. This feature promotes better alignment and a more natural putting motion, resulting in improved consistency and accuracy.

Another reason for its growing popularity is the high MOI (Moment of Inertia) design. The Mezz.1 MAX putter is engineered with a higher MOI, which increases stability and forgiveness on off-center strikes. This means the putter maintains a consistent ball speed even on mishits and provides better distance control.

Golfers such as Adam Scott and Lucas Glover have been using this putter and seeing a lot of success with it. Enough that Will Zalatoris showed up with it after a 7-month hiatus from surgery. If you want a broomstick putter, this is the one to try.

Best Putter Brands

Now that you know the best putters on the market let’s break down these different putter brands. If you disagreed with one of our best putters on the market options, you might have luck looking a bit further into the brand itself.

The way most of these companies handle their putter production is by putting out a line of putters with similar technology but different putter head designs.

The Scotty Cameron brand is really Titleist. If you know anything about golf equipment, you know that Titleist will release nothing less than a premium product.

The Scotty Cameron putters are perhaps most well known for the blade style design. However, in recent years there are larger and larger mallet style putter head choices coming to market. Scotty Cameron putters genuinely lead the way when it comes to sound and feel.

The Phantom X lineup has a lot of buzz. The classic Newport style that Tiger Woods has used for over 25 years is another.

Odyssey is the leading name in golf putters. The Odyssey putters are so popular because they will help those with any type of putting stroke. If you are new to the game or have been playing your entire life, there is an Odyssey on the market for you.

Odyssey putters are designed to make your putt the most confident shot in your golf bag. The classic White Hot OG is very recognizable and comes in over 26 different styles.

TaylorMade makes the Spider (GT and X) that has won our overall best putter in the past. TaylorMade cares very much about ball speed, MOI, and consistency when they produce a putter.

Overall the TaylorMade putters will get your ball rolling on a clean and stable line while you experience great sound and feel.

Bettinardi is a smaller putter manufacturer that cares very much about precision in their putters. If you need something that puts feel above all else, the Bettinardi is a perfect choice. These putters are no always known for being the most forgiving, however they are usually very consistent and high performing. You may pay a bit more for a Bettinardi, but chances are you will own it for a very long time.

Each golf manufacturer has its specialty, and there is no question that Cleveland specializes in the short game. If you need help in your golf game from 100 yards and in, Cleveland is a company that can absolutely help.

Our favorite thing about the Cleveland putters is that you get tremendous sound and feel for a very fair price.

Wilson golf putters are often overlooked. However, there are some affordable and quality designs from Wilson. Think of this as a bit of a knock off brand. They will have options that resemble the top options from other companies.

Wilson putters’ pricing tends to be about half of the premium brand name options on the market. These putters

Mizuno is getting more and more involved in a golfer’s short game. The putter and wedge options that Mizuno are putting on the market are sure to appeal to the lower handicap player looking for maximum performance and feel. We like the Mizuno putters for their look and design. They certainly have a unique style, especially the blue ion finish that is placed on some of the top performing models.

Although the line of Mizuno putters is not all that wide, there are a few that are worth considering if you are in the market.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Some putters are advertised as being great for feel, others for speed, and some for forgiveness. A forgiving golf putter typically has a large putter face and a very stable putter head. When you miss the center of a putter face, the ball will get offline. Even the slightest miss can end up causing the ball to roll improperly and make you miss your putt.

When you want a forgiving putter, look for something that is a mallet style putter with lots of room for forgiveness. The face will generally have a softer feel, and even if you miss it, you will still get a slightly better MOI.

Another thing that we like to consider when it comes to forgiveness are the alignment lines. A more forgiving putter makes it much easier for a player to line up their putts.

The ultimate debate when it comes to the best putters is whether or not a blade or a mallet is a better choice. Although this decision will come down to personal preference, some stroke types work better for the blade than the mallet.

If you are a golfer that has a straight back and straight through putting stroke, you are going to want to stick with the blade style putter. For those that take more of an arc type stroke, the mallet is the best choice.

It is much easier to swing the mallet putter head on a semi circle type axis than it is on the straight back straight through. If, however you love something like the Spider X and you are a straight back straight through putter, you won’t be doing yourself any disadvantage. Most importantly, you need to find a putter that matches your stroke but your preferences as well. 

A typical golf putter will vary in length from 33 to 35 inches. The average length of a putter on the PGA tour is right around 34 inches. Most amateur golfers are playing with a putter that is too long for them. When a putter is too long, it makes it difficult to get into the right position with your eyes over the ball.

The best way to find out what length putter you need is to go for a putter fitting. You can go for a putter fitting much like you go for a golf club fitting. They will adjust the lie angle and length of your putter to get it to the right setting for you. Many golfers don’t take putter fitting seriously enough.

Testing Criteria Used for Evaluation

When you are looking to purchase the best putter for your game, there are lots of factors to consider. Here are a few of the most important factors to remember when you are choosing a putter.

A milled face putter is one that is made of one piece of steel. An insert putter is one that has a specially designed insert into the face of the club. The insert usually provides a softer feel and a bit more precision. The problem some golfers have with the insert is that they feel there is a bit of vibration at impact.

A milled face putter used to be more expensive than that of the insert putter; however, inserts have come a long way, and they are now quite a high performing. The choice between milled face or insert will come down to both looks and feel.

As we mentioned, the mallet putters are typically easier to align and will make distance control for golfers much easier as well. The mallet putter is typically a bit heavier and not as great of a choice if you play on very fast greens.

For golfers that have a more simple stroke and play on faster greens, the blade style putters are going to be the better choice.

Most putters will come at standard lengths anywhere from 33 to 35 inches. The 33 inch putter is typically for a shorter golfer that has a hard time getting their eyes completely over the golf ball. The 35-inch putter will be for taller players.

The length of a putter should be one that allows players to feel comfortable and get their eyes over the ball. Alignment and control of speed are much easier when your eyes are over the golf ball.

Alignment lines on putters allow you to address the ball and line up your putts to your intended target. The longer the alignment line, the easier it is to see where you need to send your golf ball. If you think that aiming is something that decreases your effectiveness as a putter, you need to consider a putter with longer alignment lines.

A putter is one club that you can buy based on what PGA tour pros are using. Here’s a quick summary of what some of the top golfers in the world are using today:

Scottie Scheffler is using the Scotty Cameron Special Select Timeless Tour  putter. It is very similar to the iconic Newport that Tiger Woods uses.

Brooks Koepka also uses Scotty Cameron, opting for the Teryllium Tour Newport version.

Bryson Dechambeau is using the Sik Pro C-Series Armlock , a lesser-known putter brand that caters to scratch golfers who want a custom fit and feel.

Jon Rahm uses the Odyssey White Hot OG Rossie S , a classic putter which is on our list of best putters above.

Hopefully, you now have a better idea of the best golf putters on the market. Both blade putters and mallet putters on this list will work for a wide range of handicaps. Remember that sometimes you will have to test out a few putters before finding the perfect one for your golf game.

The more time you spend around the game, the more you will realize the importance of a high-quality golf putter. If you recently bought something new, comment down below and let others know which putter you went with.

Brittany Olizarowicz

Britt Olizarowicz started playing golf at the age of 7. She played Division 1 College golf at St.Johns University, where she won two tournaments at the collegiate level. After college Britt became a Class A PGA Professional, her love for the game spans almost her entire life. Today Britt loves sharing her knowledge of golf through her writing. She also has two young children to who she is enjoying introducing the game.

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The 10 Best Putters: Reviews & Ratings

The putter is the most used club in any golfer’s bag and finding the best putter is an easy way to start reducing your score immediately.

Therefore, it is crucial to choose a putter suitable for your game. But it is one of the most overlooked purchases.

What’s the best putter on the market this year? Tiger Woods’ go-to putter is the Titleist Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport , the best putter 2024 offers. Or if you want to focus on alignment and putter line, try the Odyssey Stroke Lab Triple Track . The Odyssey White Hot OG Putter is another top putter with double width.

But some of these putters would hurt your game, depending on your need. That’s why it’s important to understand the pros and cons of each top putter.

This article will tell you everything you need to know about the best putters for 2024 and give you important pointers to consider. If you want in-depth golf putter reviews, this is the article for you.

The 3 Best Putters 2024 Has to Offer

The pros and cons of blade vs mallet putters, 1. titleist scotty cameron special select newport – the tiger woods’ favorite, 2. odyssey stroke lab triple track putter – best alignment aid putter, 3. odyssey white hot og putter – best double width putter, 4. taylormade spider #3 – most played putter on tour, 5. cleveland huntington beach soft 4 – best value for money putter, 6. bloodline rg1 – best stand-alone putter, 7. cobra king putters – best premium looking putter, 8. odyssey exo indianapolis – best sounding putter, 9. jamesmilr topspin m6 butterfly mallet putter – best topspin putter, 10. pinemeadow golf men’s pgx putter – best budget option, why you should trust us, decide whether you suit a blade or a mallet, ensure you are comfortable with the alignment, keep the shaft type in mind, final thoughts , what is the most popular putter , what is the most forgiving putter, should i use an offset putter, what type of grip should i use, how do i know which putter is best for me, should i switch putters if i am not putting well, which putters do most pros use / what is the most popular putter on the pga tour, are expensive putters worth it, is a heavy putter better, if my putter is too long can i just cut it down, what is the difference between a men’s and a women’s putter, blade vs mallet putter buying guide.

What key factors should you consider when purchasing a blade putter or a mallet putter ?

The most common putters on the market are blade putters and mallet putters. Each option has its own design leading to its pros and cons.

A mallet putter will have more forgiveness than a blade, which is ideal for most new golfers . It is, however, harder for those with an arc stroke to turn the putter head within their hands. The face of a mallet will be more square than a blade, so you’ll get a different feel.

A blade suits you better if you demand to feel at impact and are not fazed about reduced forgiveness.

The forgiveness of the mallet putter on off-center hits would make this the obvious choice for most social golfers. However, as feel plays such an important role, the putter should feel right and be forgiving on those all-too-often mishits.

Make sure that the putter you selected feels right in your hands and right through the stroke.

Take time to adjust to your putter’s look and feel, and don’t be discouraged by the heckling of your playing partners about the size of your putter head.

Blade Putters

• Let you develop a more sound putting stroke
• Traditional look
• More feedback on off-center hits
• Traditional feel
• More options for balance and shaft positioning
• Less forgiving

Mallet Putters

• More forgiving of a less sound putting stroke
• Generally more expensive
• Can look weird
• More centered weight to promote a straight back straight through the swing
• Feels awkward for some golfers
• Fewer options for design and shaft position
• More forgiving

Face Inserts

These have become extremely popular and help with the feel and consistency of the putter. The hardness or softness of the putter is largely a personal preference.

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Here is our list of the best-rated men’s putters on the market this year.

• Produces optimal topspin
• Smooth feel
• Alignment aid
• Performance-balanced weighting promotes stability at impact for enhanced accuracy and speed.
• Premium price tag
• Not suited to players with excessive wrist movement during their stroke.

Specifications

• Loft: 3.5 degrees
• Lie: 70 degrees
• Length: 33, 34, 35 inches
• Head Material: 303 stainless steel
• Offset : Full Shaft
• Grip : Pistolini Plus
• Weights: 2 x 40 grams (33″), 2 x 35 grams (34″), 2 x 30 grams (35″)
• Toe Flow : Mid
• Custom RH Lengths : ½” lengths available
• Custom Loft : -1º – +1º
• Custom Lie : -2º – +2º

Rating: 4.9 Stars

A pure stroke, topspin, and distance judgment. These are the three factors necessary to enjoy success on the green. Scotty Cameron has long held the reputation for making top-rated putters. He knows how to manufacture flat sticks, which look and feel good and perform exceptionally.

Looking at the shaft, you will find the familiar-looking full shaft of offset with every curve and contour recognizable plumbing neck. The neck is positioned marginally back from the leading edge for improved visibility and alignment.

Sound & Feel

The Titleist Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport features a plumber neck hosel, performance-balanced weighting, and solid milled construction. These three elements work to produce a combination of stability at impact, optimal topspin, and improved vision when addressing the ball.

Performance

By employing a solid milled construction and performance weighting, the putter provides a pure feel to help you manage the weight of longer putts. Plus, a central alignment aid ensures that you aim at your target to start your ball off on the correct line.

Scotty Cameron Special Select putters are weighted to suit the shaft length.

Tungsten weights on the putter’s sole help to increase the putter’s stability throughout the stroke.

In summary, this is the best golf putter in 2024 for advanced golfers looking for a classic blade design with modern game improvement features. However, if you feel that this is the putter for you. Prepare to fork out for its premium price tag.

• Easy to align and use
• Firmer feel
• Huge model range
• Need to use both putter and ball for the best results
• Not ideal for people who prefer a soft face
• Weight: 365g
• Finish: Odyssey Triple Track system
• Face Milling: Microhinge star insert
• Loft: 3 degrees
• Length Options: 33, 34, 35 inches
• Grip: Oversize Pistol Grip

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Odyssey Triple Track putters combine exciting technologies for outstanding alignment, reliability, and performance. You have a wide variety of models to select from in either blade or mallet form

The three Triple Track lines were developed based on Callaway’s innovative golf ball alignment system to help improve your putting accuracy.

These lines are prominently featured using the science of Vernier Hype Acuity.

The combination of the Microhinge Star face and the Stroke Lab shaft produces a balanced feel that tends to square up naturally

• Stroke lab weighting : A saving of 40 grams off the shaft weight is achieved through the use of an innovative stroke lab shaft. Multi-materials are redistributed to the head and grip end of the putter. This rebalances the putter for superior tempo and consistency in the stroke
• Microhinge insert : The Microhinge insert generates a firmer feel off the face and enhanced sound at impact while maintaining the same roll benefits of the popular White Hot Microhinge insert.

The Triple Track is a sturdy putter with little face rotation, much like a heel-toe balanced putter.

The head sits square and aligns well with the X Triple Track on Callaway’s Chrome Soft golf ball to provide the confidence for a good stroke.

The vivid and effective alignment system on the Triple Track putter makes it ideal for golfers struggling with alignment and requiring assistance to start the ball on their intended line.

Combined with the alignment system, the feel in your hands and off the face should give you more confidence that you will hole the putt.

Additionally, the range spans 9 options in four head shapes, and you will surely find one that will suit your eye. This is the best putter 2024 offers for those who have trouble lining up their puts.

• The multi-material shaft is lighter and stronger
• Combination of finesse and accuracy
• Improved tempo in putting stroke
• Some find it too bulky for a blade putter
• Odyssey White Hot OG
• Weight : 360 grams
• Material : Steel
• Finish : Grey / Black
• Face Milling : Microhinge technology
• Lie : 70 degrees
• Loft : 3 degrees
• Length Options : 33, 34, 35 inches
• Grip : Pistol Grip
• Grip Options : Oversized

Rating: 4.3 Stars

Odyssey Golf is one of the leaders in putter design and has been at the forefront of putter manufacturing for many years. It is one of the most played and top putter brands globally, which makes it a highly sought-after brand, and retains pressure on the company to improve its products continually.

This resulted in a completely modified approach to the weight of putters. This emanated from a lighter shaft enabled by new construction methods using multiple materials.

The White Hot OG Putter looks comparable to most blade putters with a bigger and wider head. The two-tone head combines the silver and black colors extremely well, making the club pleasing to the eye.

The shelf stock grips are lighter than previous putters but do not provide a comfortable feeling. Several aftermarket grips are available, but care must be taken with replacing the grip as it could affect the design integrity of the putter.

Changing the grip could adversely affect the weight and balance of the putter. However, several options from Odyssey are available to ensure that integrity is maintained.

Implementing the Microhinge technology results in the return of the legendary White Hot feels, promoting top spin and improving speed and distance control. The technology improves the sound of the ball on the putter.

OG putters feature Odyssey’s White Hot Microhinge face insert, combining the legendary feel of the White Hot material with dozens of Microhinge that promote smooth roll and greater distance control.

As explained previously, the enhancements in the golfer’s stroke due to the weight distribution achieved by the new shaft deliver more accurate speed control.

In controlled conditions in the lab and recorded on high-speed cameras, Odyssey claims to have seen improvements in the consistency of the golfers through consistent backswing time, creating a squarer face angle resulting in consistent ball speed and direction.

The increase in the sole weight creates a consistent and smooth stroke.

The shaft mainly consists of a graphite body and a heavier steel tip. These changes to the shaft allowed Odyssey to increase the weight of the clubhead sole and the butt-end of the grip. Golfers benefit from these changes resulting in a repeatable, smoother, more accurate putting stroke, making them one of the top-rated putters for a consistent game.

The White Hot OG allows for the finesse of blade putters combined with the accuracy of a mallet putter thus combining the best of both worlds.

The history of Odyssey and their great putters combined with the changes, together with the target pricing, this putter should put the White Hot OG high on your list of putters to try before your next acquisition.

• Personalized feel from redesigned weight ports
• True path alignment system
• Durable and stylish looks
• Great for face balanced putter lovers
• Not everyone will find colors to their liking
• TaylorMade TP Black Copper Collection
• Weight : 355 grams
• Material : Steel, Carbon
• Finish : Dakota copper or Navy Blue
• Face Milling : Surlyn insert
• Grip : SuperStroke Pistol GTR 1.0
• Grip Options : None

Rating: 4 Stars

TaylorMade is renowned for its drivers and Iron sets and has been a leader in this market for many years. The same cannot be said for their putters. However, this has been changing over the last couple of years, and the number of professionals using the TaylorMade putter is increasing steadily.

The new Spider X features an optically engineered vision system for improved path, clearer vision, and enhanced visual perception through color sensitivity.

The new SpiderX range is available in copper and navy, with the true path alignment available in all white or the center line in white.

The body of the Spider X with its Dakota Copper looks similar to the previous models, but a carbon composite outer frame replaces the steel frame.

The new insert increased by 2mm to 5mm and comprised 80% surlyn and 20% aluminum flakes. The 12 grooves set at a 45° angle in the insert promote better distance control, a smoother roll, and greater accuracy.

The new surlyn insert positively impacts the sound and contributes to a much more pleasant experience.

All models come standard with a SuperStroke Pistol GTR 1.0 grip that fits very well in your hands and comes with customized TaylorMade Spider graphics.

The Y-shaped white alignment stripe of the single white sightline improves the framing of the ball, thus making alignment much easier.

The Spider is more forgiving on mishits due to the design of the smaller head and increased center of gravity. The Pure Roll surlyn insert grooves are directly in contact with the ball, even on short putts.

The grooves soften the insert, and the insert then deforms at impact. The technology reduces the loss of ball speed, increasing the number of putts holed.

The design of the Spider is based on research that indicates that golfers strike 66% of putts towards the toe of the putter. More than 10000 puts were tested within 12 feet of the hole. This led engineers to change the mass profile of the putter while introducing True Path technology to improve the alignment of the ball and the putter face resulting in more strikes in the center of the putter.

The Spider has a composite core weighing in at 15g with a seamless additional dedicated weight design that features 2 weights (aluminum 2g, steel 6g). The 12g tungsten weights are available as an optional extra, allowing for optimizing your weight preferences.

The 33-inch shaft will benefit most from using the 2g aluminum weights, while the 34 and 35-inch shafts will benefit more from the 6g steel weights.

TaylorMade has a history of producing excellent products, and at the targeted price, the Spider is a proven winner.

• Moderately forgiving
• Produces optimal topspin across the CNC-milled face
• Best face balanced blade putter
• Not suited to players with a straight stroke
• Reduced forgiveness compared to a mallet shape head design
• Weight: 345g
• Hosel type: Plumber’s Neck
• Toe hang: Moderate
• Hand: RH/LH

Rating: 3.9 Stars

The Cleveland Huntington Beach Soft 4 is one of the best value-for-money putters on the market. A soft stainless-steel construction equips the putter with a premium look while producing a balance of pure feel, speed, and acoustics.

The Optimized Face Technology maintains ball speed across the face to combat off-center strikes and prompts a pure roll.

Furthermore, adding a face with precision milling improves your feel and induces optimal topspin for exceptional distance control. Plus, a single-line alignment aid helps you position yourself to start your ball on the desired line to enhance your accuracy around the green.

In conclusion, the Huntington Beach Soft 4 putter is ideal for golfers with a slight arc stroke. As well as those who are on a tight budget.

Read more: The Best Putters of All Time

• Unique stand-up feature
• Expect improvement once you are used to the additional weight
• The putter is at the top end of the pricing scale
• The stand-up feature is not likely to be beneficial in windy conditions
• Weight : 395 grams
• Material : Body/Face – CNC machined, anodized aluminum, Sole – Stainless steel, Shaft – carbon fiber
• Finish : Champagne Silver
• Face Milling : Micro Honeycomb
• Lie : 69 ½ degrees
• Loft : 3.2 degrees
• Length Options : 32, 33, and 34 inches are the standard, while 35, and 36 inches are custom lengths
• Grip : Sub-50g with integrated, oversized, round grip
• Grip Options : Oversized with no options

Rating: 3.7 Stars

A portfolio of patents covers the proprietary aspects of the Bloodline putter’s cutting-edge technology. The Bloodline RG1 putter is catchy in that it added some interesting design features and stands out from the traditional putter market.

Unlike some other brands, the face of the Bloodline RG1 is almost clear of any branding. The brand allows for a premium finish with a sturdy look.

The traditional widebody Anser and a half-circle mallet shape on the head, the red satin metal look of the head, the white alignment lines, and the carbon fiber shaft combines beautifully to inspire confidence in the alignment process and create a very balanced look.

At first, the oversized grip feel of the putter in your hands is very different and something to get used to. As the size of the grips on putters has grown over the years, the adjustment will be less of an impact but will be worth it.

Commitment to the oversized grip is required if you want to play the Bloodline putter, as it is the only available option to retain the stand-up package.

No matter the opinion on the impact sensation, the roll and consistency through the stroke I saw cannot be denied.

The high swing weight creates a very different feel, and you may take some time to adjust to the distance control, but the forgiving head will smooth the transition over.

The ball feels dead when it’s struck well, and feedback through the hands is firm and dull, but off-center strikes feel better.

Using the stand-up ability to align the Bloodline RG1 putter will require some adjustment initially and could impact your overall scores.

The heavier head will impact your distance control but will improve as you adjust to the weight. The extremely low balance point of the design assists strike of the head on the ball resulting from the grooves and MOI results in a quick roll, so even off-center putts will not have a major impact on the pace and direction as well.

The stand-up feature will allow you to line up your putt in the same way your player partners would when standing behind you. This may assist in improving your alignment and aim.

Although the feature sounds exciting, caution must be exercised during windy conditions.

The pricing is right at the top end of the scale; the Bloodline RG1 will surely have sufficient followers to command such a high price.

• Premium looks combined with top-shelf control and feel.
• Awesome distance control from a forgiving face
• Steady reliable and soft feel
• Custom weighting on mallet-style versions
• Some may find the blade versions too bulky
• The single-bend shaft is not to everyone’s liking
• Relatively expensive
• Weight : 362 grams
• Material : Aluminum face, stainless steel head
• Finish : Black and Yellow
• Style : Mallet and blade styles available
• Grip : Lamkin Cord
• Grip Options : Cobra Lamkin Sinkfit Straight Connect

Rating: 3.6 Stars

Cobra is fast becoming one of the preferred brands for golf products. They sell quality gear and don’t cost as much as the big 4 in golf. These putters are another example of the effort the design team and engineers put into Cobra golf clubs.

You can get these in a range of head and shaft styles, so you’ll be sure to find the perfect one for your stroke.

At address, the club appears slightly upright due to the high-toe design and a thicker sole. They have a black and yellow finish that looks premium beyond the actual cost of the putter.

Contrary to popular trends, the milling on the majority of the putter face surface is quite shallow.

There is a single white alignment line behind the ball, which contrasts well against the black and makes the alignment to the hole much easier.

The Cobra King line blade model has an arcing stroke brought on by the 45-degree toe hang.

The soft aluminum face with the shallow milling pattern creates a pure and crisp sound and feel. Off-center strikes create subtle changes in the crisp tone and provide the same feedback to your hands.

The stock grips fit naturally in your hand, creating a very comfortable feel. The premium feel of the grips quickly translates into increased performance. The grips come in standard and jumbo sizes to cater to most hand sizes.

The ball’s roll off the face is quick and accurate with a consistent roll-out, even on off-center contact. The strike on the ball from the heavier head feels steady, and the very minimal offset promotes a square face at impact.

The visual impact is impressive from every angle and will not be out of place in any showcase among the most top-rated putters. The slightly above market price will quickly be forgotten once you see the results on the course.

Although the pricing is towards the upper end of the scale, the Queen B provides value for money and is highly recommended.

• Increased forgiveness
• Consistent topspin promotes superior distance control
• Crisp acoustics at impact
• The Exo mallet is unattractive
• Not suited to players with an arc stroke.
• Weight: 360 grams
• Club Lengths : 33, 34, 35 inches
• Material : Steel, Aluminum
• Grip : SuperStroke Tour EXO Mid Slim 2.0, Winn Works Tour EXO
• Putter Shape: Mallet

Rating: 3.5 Stars

The Odyssey Exo Indianapolis represents the epitome of game improvement putters. It is constructed to improve your luck on the dancefloor.

The face resembles a classic blade putter, while the back is fitted with a chunky X-shaped mallet for advanced MOI.

The White Hot Microhinge insert generates more contact points with the golf ball. This produces a slightly louder and higher-pitched sound off the face.

A White Hot Micro hinge insert initiates forward momentum to improve your topspin for superior distance control. This face-balanced putter is ideal for players with a straight back and through stroke, according to Golf.com’s Andrew Tursky.

Overall, the Exo Indianapolis is a forgiving putter that delivers consistent speed and roll to the average golfer. If you have a straight-putting stroke and you appreciate a mallet-blade hybrid, then The Odyssey Exo Indianapolis is worth looking into.

• High MOI for a square face at impact
• Superior topspin
• Appealing design
• Reduces bounce during your roll for improved accuracy
• The oversized head may not appeal to traditionalists
• Head weight : 350 grams
• Shaft : Gooseneck
• Lie : 71 degrees
• Length : 33, 34, 35 inches, and a belly putter measuring 41 inches
• Shaft : Straight Offset Shaft Mounted Into Hosel
• Grip : TopSpin Grip

Rating: 3.3 Stars

This unusually rounded face helps you to get the ball rolling immediately. No hopping, no skidding, no side-spinning.

The Curved Face Putter conforms with USGA Rules. Other than the black alignment marker in the middle of the head, the nickel-plated soft steel looks bright and shiny.

The forges head produces a soft feel off the face allowing you to control putts on the fastest greens.

The extra topspin generated by the JamesMilr Topspin M6 Butterfly Mallet Putter provides you with the consistency you require from a top putter.

No loss of topspin is experienced on mishits as you would experience o other putters.

Its high MOI reduces twisting during your stroke squaring the face at impact for superior accuracy.

Overall, the alloy material and nickel plating combine to ensure optimal feel, topspin, and forgiveness. If you are a golfer struggling to generate a smooth stroke, resulting in a loss of accuracy and distance control. You should consider the JamesMilr Topspin M6 Butterfly putter.

• Optimal topspin
• Maximum forgiveness to price ratio
• Not suited to players with arc strokes
• Not as good as the more expensive options
• Head weight : 380 grams
• Lie Angle Range : +- 2 degrees
• Length : 34″

Rating: 3.0 Stars

Finishing our list as the best putter to improve your record on the green is the Pinemeadow PGX Putter. A soft, responsive face combines with a sturdy back layer to provide a combination of pure feel and desirable acoustics at impact for a superior experience.

The pure white design stands out against the green to help find the perfect line.

These putters feel much more premium in their feel than their meager price tag would indicate. They also give a satisfying knock upon contact with the ball.

Finally, using a 380-gram head ensures maximum stability at impact to induce your desired rate of topspin.

Overall, the PGX Putter is an affordable option for mid to high handicappers . Specifically, those who demand forgiveness and consistency from their flat stick. These are good golf putters, but not great. Consider spending a little more to get a premium product if you need it.

Golfspan is independent and not pressured by manufacturers to recommend products. We were not paid for the reviews in this article. These clubs were selected by our team, who have over 100 years of experience playing golf and thousands of hours reviewing products. But we may earn an affiliate commission when you purchase something through our retail links.

Things to Consider When Buying a New Putter

Select a putter that best suits your putting stroke . A square-to-square stroke is more suited to a mallet, and a more arced stroke is suitable for blade putters. The mallet is more forgiving, though, which is something to be mindful of.

It goes without saying that you need a club that you can easily align with, especially if your handicap is high. We found the Odyssey Stroke Lab Triple Track to be very handy for this, thanks to its obvious aid in the design. If you don’t get this right, you could easily end up with some extra strokes on the green.

Your style impacts which shaft type suits you best. If you have a flat stroke and like to have your eyes over the ball, this technique works best with a center-shafted putter. However, a heel-shafted putter is for you if you have an arced stroke.

After searching high and low for the best putters on the market, we finally have a top five. While Cleveland, Odyssey, and JamesMilr Topspin all featured on the list, they were no match for the all-around performance of the Titleist Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport.

The Titleist delivers a combination of forgiveness, topspin, pure feel, and consistency to set itself apart from its competitors. It’s actually one of the best-rated putters of all time . If you are in the market for a new flat stick, I suggest taking a closer look at my pick for the best putter, the Titleist Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 35.

FAQs About the Best Putters 

Legendary South African golfer Bobby Locke famously said, “you drive for show but putt for dough.” Although this is one of the most overused quotes in golf, it rings true.

I have come across several blogs claiming that the TaylorMade Spider X is the most popular putter. Golf Monthly’s Fergus Bisset explains that pros and amateurs have embraced the distinct design of the Spider X to make it arguably the most popular model of the 21st century.

Mallet head putters provide more forgiveness than traditional blade constructions. Putters feature varying degrees of forgiveness, and your experience may differ from others based on your setup. We actually have a full guide for the most forgiving putters too. Check it out to learn more.

Golf.com’s Luke Kerr-Dineen mentions that an offset putter forces you to aim extra left if you are a right-hander. Therefore an offset putter is handy if you consistently miss your putts to the right and need to compensate.

If you are the type of player that generates excessive wrist movement during your stroke. An oversized grip may restrict action to promote a square face at impact. Oversized grips also assist players with larger hands to achieve a consistently firm hold on their putter.

Conversely, players with small hands and limited wrist movement may appreciate a thinner pistol grip .

The most efficient way to identify the best putter for your game is to visit a fitting professional. They will run a series of tests to find the putter that produces the best stroke, accuracy, and distance control.

While your putter may be responsible for your undesirable putting average, it is best to assess your setup, aiming, and stroke before blaming your tools. Maybe your aim is off, or you start your ball off on the incorrect line, which is no fault of your putter.

Furthermore, you may be using the wrong grip or shaft length. Before you run off and acquire new putters for 2024, inspect yourself and your setup to see where you can improve. If you are still struggling after some practice, then you can think about changing your putter.

Scotty Cameron putters are undeniably popular with PGA pros. But you may also find them playing the top f the line putter from whichever company sponsors them.

That depends on your means and handicap. A mid-priced putter that offers plenty of forgiveness can shave a few strokes off a low handicapper’s game, whereas a more expensive putter could be better suited to those who want more control.

Many people argue that a heavy putter helps keep a straight line, but it 100% depends on your stroke style as to whether a heavy putter is best for you.

Yes, if you’re handy enough and have the right tools. But you’ll need to buy a new grip. Don’t cut more than 4″ as it may impact the mechanics of the swing.

There usually is not a difference other than maybe length. But, a short man may use the same length putter as a woman . There may also be a difference in the grip size to account for smaller hands.

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Best Golf Putters 2024: Buyer's Guide and things you need to know

Your guide to the best golf putters of 2024 and all the things you need to know ahead of purchasing the club that will enhance your game on the greens.

There have been many brilliant golf putters released in 2024 which have a variety of technological features to improve your game.

Whether it is the shape of the face, the angle of the neck or the weight of the putter, there are several elements that you need to consider when purchasing a new golf putter.

After recently testing out the best golf drivers for 2024, we have been getting our hands dirty with the best putters in the game.

WE TRIED TO FIND THE BEST GOLF PUTTER OF 2024

We have reviewed several different putters from the likes of TaylorMade , Odyssey , Cobra , PING  and Cleveland Golf , assessing their strengths and weaknesses.

Now you may prefer a putter with a heavy head, which guides your stroke or you may want a club with a thin head and an angled neck to help with your alignment.

We aim to provide a comprehensive guide to the best putters of 2024. We state each of their best traits and areas we believe need improvement, and we also outline which putter will suit your game depending on your preferences and ability. 

Best Golf Putters 2024

The latest putters deliver forgiveness, consistent roll and a sweet connection and this is why they are some of the most expensive golf clubs on the market. 

But can you put a price on holing more putts and consequently shooting lower scores? That decision likely depends on how seriously you take the sport. 

Here’s a selection of what we consider to be the very best golf putters in 2024: 

Odyssey Ai-ONE Jailbird Cruiser

Price: £299

Pros: 

• Offers fantastic stability
• Unique construction promotes a simplified putting stroke
• Premium looks and feel round out what is one of our favourite putters of 2024

Cons: 

• Additional weight and length may not suit every golfer

The Ai-ONE Jailbird Cruiser by Odyssey has caught attention as one of this year's most intriguing putters, already embraced by PGA Tour players like Wyndham Clark and Rickie Fowler. Evolving from the popular Jailbird Versa, this model incorporates Ai-ONE technology for enhanced performance.

Featuring a 380-gram head, 38-inch shaft, and oversized 17-inch grip, the Jailbird Cruiser offers stability and consistency on the greens, catering to players of all skill levels. Its distinctive design, with a large footprint and contrasting blue and white colours, may not suit traditionalists but boasts premium touches and a visually appealing sole.

The putter's feel benefits from Odyssey's renowned white hot insert, offering a soft sensation and muted sound upon impact. Despite its weight and length, the Jailbird Cruiser promotes a stable putting stroke, minimising wrist action and encouraging a natural shoulder turn for improved accuracy and consistency, especially on mid-range putts.

Thanks to the Ai-insert, the putter delivers forgiveness, yielding consistent roll even on off-centre strikes, reducing missed putts and instilling confidence. While not universally suitable, its unique construction and performance merits consideration for those seeking to bring down their scores on the putting surface.

For prospective buyers, it's advisable to test the putter firsthand at a pro shop to ensure compatibility with your putting style before making a purchase. If stability and consistent ball roll are challenges, the Jailbird Cruiser could offer a solution worth exploring, potentially transforming your performance on the greens.

READ OUR FULL ODYSSEY AI_ONE JAILBIRD CRUISER REVIEW

Bettinardi BB-1W

Price: £439

• Beautiful design
• Fantastic feel
• One of the most forgiving blade putters we've tested
• Sound at impact is high pitched and metallic

The Bettinardi BB-1W putter is visually striking with its elegant PVD black finish and subtle blue detailing. Its compact profile, featuring a wider-than-traditional blade design, makes ball alignment easy. The minimalist branding and unique weight text enhance its aesthetic appeal.

Performance-wise, the BB-1W's additional depth offers confidence. Its milled face provides a firm feel and excellent feedback, although the high-pitched metallic sound on impact might not appeal to everyone.

On the practice green, the BB-1W impressed with its stability and consistency. The putter’s solid weight and stable head helps in finding the middle of the face, and it retains speed and roll remarkably well on off-centre hits, making it one of the more forgiving blade-style putters tested this year.

The BB-1W’s look, feel, and performance are top-notch. Priced at £439, it is a premium product worth considering for those willing to invest in a high-quality putter. 

The only negative we could draw from our review was the sound at impact, but as always that is personal preference, so we would always recommend testing it for yourself before purchase. 

READ OUR FULL BETTINARDI BB-!W PUTTER REVIEW

Odyssey Ai-ONE 7 CH Putter

Price: £289

• Ai insert provides an incredibly consistent roll from across the face
• Modern aesthetic looks fantastic
• White Hot insert provides a lovely soft feel
• No notable cons

Odyssey's Ai-ONE putters claim an impressive 21% increase in accuracy over traditional milled putters, backed by artificial intelligence and Callaway's supercomputing technology. The Ai-designed insert features variable thickness for optimised ball speed control and loss of speed on off-centre strikes. Tour players Jon Rahm and Sam Burns have already embraced the new Ai-ONE range.

The Ai-ONE's White Hot insert provides a soft yet responsive impact that former users of White Hot putters will love. Aesthetically, the CH 7 model introduces a Panlite window for a view of the insert's construction, which is a unique added detail, while the navy blue PVD Finish adds a striking visual element.

In terms of performance, the putter demonstrated remarkable forgiveness and consistency. Testing from various distances and strike points revealed tight groupings and consistent roll, emphasising the putter's ability to salvage poor strikes. While verifying the claimed 21% accuracy increase may be challenging, the putter's forgiveness and performance make it a compelling choice, especially for golfers aiming to reduce three putts. If you seek improved putting consistency, the Ai-ONE series warrants serious consideration.

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READ OUR FULL ODYSSEY Ai-ONE 7 CH REVIEW

TearDrop TD-7 

Price: £239.99

• A great looking putter
• Very easy to align and maintain a stable stroke
• Excellent value for a premium putter

Cons:  

• Lack of neck options

One of the best performers of 2024, the TearDrop TD-7 has been a firm favourite in the GolfMagic office this year. 

The simple black and white mallet design is clean, effective, and instills confidence set behind the ball thanks to its forgiving profile and three alignment lines, which make setting the ball on your target line a simple task. 

The face produces a soft feel and muted sound at impact and the forgiveness on offer from across the face is also top notch thanks to the high MOI design. 

Delivering a smooth and consistent roll, the TD-7 is one of the easiest putter to plug and play on this list, and thanks to it's balanced weighting, stable head and premium construction, it's one of our top picks for 2024. 

READ OUR FULL TEARDROP TD-7 PUTTER REVIEW

Bettinardi INOVAI 10.0

Price: £399

• Premium feel at impact
• Super forgiving design,
• Looks great behind the ball and in hand
• High price point may deter some golfers

The Bettinardi INOVAI 10.0 putter maintains Bettinardi's reputation for premium aesthetics and craftsmanship. 

Featuring a deep square head with a two-tone colour scheme separating the stainless steel face from the aluminum body, the putter offers three alignment lines for easy ball positioning.

 While a single-color design might have been preferable, the overall look remains attractive and well-crafted. The head's compact design and detailed milled finish, accented with bright white branding, add to its luxurious feel.

In terms of performance, the INOVAI 10.0 excels with a soft, muted feel at impact, avoiding the high-pitched, metallic noise seen in previous models like the BB-1W. The putter delivers a smooth roll from the centre of the face and provides adequate feedback on off-centre strikes. 

Its high MOI design ensures stability and confidence in the stroke, maintaining distance and consistency even on mishits. The alignment lines effectively aid in setting the correct line for putts, enhancing accuracy and confidence on the green.

The INOVAI 10.0 offers exceptional forgiveness and consistent roll, even from less-than-optimal strikes. Its stability on take-back and follow-through ensures the head remains square at impact, making it one of the most forgiving putters we've tested in 2024.

However, at £399, the INOVAI 10.0 is a significant investment. While there are more affordable options with similar performance, the premium materials and superior craftsmanship justify the cost for those seeking top-tier quality. If you're upgrading your putter in 2024, the Bettinardi INOVAI 10.0 is a highly recommended choice.

Cobra King Vintage Cuda

Price: £229

Pros:  

• TPE face insert produces a lovely soft feeling at impact
• large head provides plenty of forgiveness
• Descending Loft Technology maintains a consistent roll

Not our favourite looking putter at address

The Cobra King Vintage Cuda putter delivers remarkable performance and forgiveness, catering to golfers of various skill levels. While its design may not be groundbreaking, the gunmetal grey finish with accents of white and orange offers a pleasing aesthetic.

 Featuring three alignment lines and a chevron step for ball centering, it provides practical aids for accurate putting. The PEBAX TPE insert ensures a soft feel at impact, complemented by subtle feedback across the face. 

Despite its vintage-inspired soft feel, its performance stands out, especially with its Descending Loft Technology (DLT) ensuring consistent ball roll, even on off-center strikes. During testing, the Cuda outperformed competitors in terms of putts holed, thanks to its forgiveness and DLT. 

The DLT's four planes of loft increments prevent skidding or hopping, providing a smooth roll even with imperfect hand positions. This putter's performance earns it high praise, making it a top contender for best putter of 2024. 

If you prioritize performance over aesthetics and seek a mallet-style putter at a reasonable price, the Cobra King Vintage Cuda deserves serious consideration. Despite Cobra's reputation not primarily lying in putters, this model showcases the brand's advancements in the category.

READ OUR FULL COBRA KING VINTAGE CUDA REVIEW

TaylorMade TP Reserve M47

Price: £379

• Stunning premium milled construction
• Super soft feel at impact
• True roll across the face
• Quality leather head cover
• Compact head not the most confidence-inspiring at address.

The TaylorMade TP Reserve M47 Putter offers a delightful design and flawless feel. Featuring a milled 303 stainless steel construction, precision-milled face grooves, and precision weighting, the putter delivers a pure roll with outstanding feel off the face. 

Offering a buttery soft sensation when struck out the middle, we did receive a reassuring amount of feedback from toe and heel strikes, which helps you adjust your stroke where necessary.

We particularly enjoyed using the M47 on downhill delicate putts. Due to the putter's weight, you feel like you just need to breathe on a downhill putt in order to get it to the hole. While we did struggle slightly more with longer putts, that's probably more down to our putting ability than it is the putter itself. 

In terms of looks, the M47 ticked a lot of boxes. The compact blade length and premium milled detailing combine perfectly with a beautiful brushed steel sole plate which oozes sophistication and class. 

At £379, the M47 doesn't come cheap, but if you are a putting purist who prioritises the premium fell on offer from a milled putter, then this could be just the one for you.

READ OUR FULL TAYLORMADE TP RESRVE M47 PUTTER REVIEW

PXG Battle Ready II Blackjack 

Price: £349

• Superb silver and black design
• Outstanding level of customisation on offer
• Thin face provides excellent feel and sound
• Skull design headcover may not suit every golfer's taste

Inspired by PXG's iconic 0311 irons, the new Battle Ready II range is injected with a lightweight polymer that was engineered to enhance MOI while reducing vibrations for improved sound and feel.

Featuring precision interchangeable weighting and hosel customisation, the new range can be fine-tuned to perfectly suit any golfer's stroke.

The Blackjack is one of the higher MOI models in the range, with weight distributed to the perimeter of the head for increased forgiveness. The result? A beautifully balanced putter that produces a soft feel off the face with reduced vibrations and a muted yet satisfying noise.

The single alignment line on the crown of the putter provides a simple yet effective visual aid for lining up your putts, and the two-tone silver and black construction looks superb sat behind the ball.

Remarkably stable through the stroke, we particularly enjoyed the solid feel you get at takeaway, which helped us maintain a consistent and straight roll.

Performing well throughout the fitting and on the course, the Blackjack is an excellent putter that can easily go head-to-head with the most established putter brands on the market.

READ OUR FULL PXG BATTLE READY II BLACKJACK PUTTER REVIEW

L.A.B Golf Link.1 Putter

Price: £479

• Feels very soft off the face
• Incredible forgiveness for a blade design
• Excellent custom-fitting options
• Costs as much as one month's rent

L.A.B Golf's LINK.1 putter utilises Lie Angle Balance technology to ensure the putter face stays square throughout the stroke without any need for manipulation from the hands. 

This allows a simple rock of the shoulders to generate a strong and stable stroke for a consistent strike off the putter's face.

Crafted from 100% CNC-milled 303 stainless steel, it offers a soft and premium feel at impact, with contact producing a subdued but satisfying noise.

The LINK.1 introduces a traditional Anser-like profile, expanding the brand's design range.

The putter's appearance blends classic heel-toe weighting with modern details, featuring a centerline shaft, thin topline, and sleek weight configuration.

Offering excellent levels of forgiveness, the zero-torque design keeps the head incredibly stable through impact, resulting in excellent offline dispersion even from toe or heel strikes. Performing particularly well on short putts, the weight and design promote a very repeatable stroke that delivers excellent performance.

While the price at £479 is steep, the LINK.1 is an attractive investment for serious golfers seeking enhanced putting precision and forgiveness.

The brand's virtual online fitting also accommodates worldwide customisation based on a 30-second video analysis of the player's stroke, with an array of customisable options available, you can build your putter to suit your stroke and style perfectly.

READ OUR FULL L.A.B GOLF LINK.1 REVIEW

Cobra King Grandsport-35 3D Printed Putter Review

• One of the most forgiving blade designs we have used
• Confidence-inspiring look at address
• Adjustable sole weighting allows for easy alteration to feel
• Oversized alignment aid won't appeal to everyone

The Cobra King Grandsport-35 3D Printed Putter defies traditional expectations by offering remarkable forgiveness, making it suitable for golfers of all skill levels despite its blade profile. 

Its modern design features a gunmetal grey finish with orange accents, framing the ball nicely and instilling confidence at address. While the thick alignment aid may not suit everyone's preference, the overall aesthetics, feel, and sound of the putter are commendable. 

The SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol grip adds to its premium feel. Tested on challenging greens, the Grandsport-35 demonstrated exceptional stability and forgiveness, even with off-center strikes, thanks to its enlarged head and advanced Descending Loft Technology. 

Its stability and consistent roll make it akin to a larger mallet, offering benefits for lag putting and short putts alike. With its blend of forgiveness and blade profile, it's poised to be a popular choice among golfers in 2024. 

If you desire the profile of a blade putter but seek added forgiveness, the Cobra King Grandsport-35 is worth considering. Its improved aesthetics and premium features make it a compelling option for upgrading your putter game this year.

READ OUR FULL COBRA KING GRANDSPORT-35 3D PRINTED PUTTER REVIEW

Golfyr Premier Maker 3 

Price: £562

• Very confidence inspiring profile
• Large head delivers bags of forgiveness
• Weight is very well balanced
• Very expensive
• Headcover is a touch underwhelming
• Hollow acoustics could take some getting used to

The Golfyr Premier Maker 3 putter stands out with its bold design featuring a large carbon fiber head and modern aesthetics. Initially polarising, its unconventional appearance quickly grows on us after a few putts. The deep and tall head, crafted entirely from carbon fibre, exudes confidence when addressing the ball. 

The crown's full carbon finish, complemented by three alignment lines, aids in framing the ball for improved accuracy. While the design may not appeal to those preferring a more traditional profile, it garners appreciation for its modernity and clean branding.

Despite initial expectations of a lively bounce, the putter offers a muted sensation upon impact, attributed to internal weighting that enlarges the sweet spot. However, the resulting loud and metallic sound upon striking the ball may be off-putting for some users, deviating from the softer acoustics typically associated with premium putters like those from Odyssey and Scotty Cameron.

Performance-wise, the Maker 3 impresses with its consistent roll and forgiveness, even on off-centre strikes. Despite its large profile, it allows users to maintain line and length well, contributing to improved accuracy on the greens. The drop in performance from sub-optimal strikes is minimal, a testament to the meticulous design and engineering invested in the putter.

While the Maker 3 delivers commendable performance and boasts distinctive aesthetics, its premium price tag may deter some buyers. While it's a top performer in its class, there are alternative options available at lower price points. However, for those seeking a unique and high-performing mallet putter, the Maker 3 is certainly worth considering.

READ OUR FULL GOLFYR PREMIER MAKER 3 REVIEW

TaylorMade Spider Tour

• High MOI design offers bags of forgiveness
• New gun metal grey colourway looks slick
• TPU insert provides a nice soft feel
• Quite a hefty price tag
• Not a huge amount has changed since the original Spider Tour was released

The revamped TaylorMade Spider Tour putter features a sleek new silver finish but maintains its iconic design. Despite its reputation with top players like Jason Day, this putter remains versatile for golfers of all skill levels. The Spider Tour's large head and clear alignment aid instill confidence, making centering the ball to the target effortless. The new Gunmetal PVD finish complements the putter's look, providing a more subdued and appealing color palette.

The blue sole plate with Spider detailing and TaylorMade branding adds to its aesthetics. The TPU Pure Roll insert offers a soft feel at impact, providing feedback on off-center hits. The Spider Tour's subdued impact sensation allows for better distance control.

In terms of performance, it excels in line and length control, even on long putts. The high MOI head ensures accuracy and distance retention on suboptimal strokes. The alignment aid shines on shorter putts, making squaring the ball to the target effortless.

Overall, the Spider Tour impresses with its looks, feel, and performance. It's a go-to option for those seeking a high MOI putter that inspires confidence.

If you're in search of a reliable putter with a classic design, the TaylorMade Spider Tour is a worthy choice, suitable for golfers of all skill levels looking to enhance their putting game.

READ OUR FULL TAYLORMADE SPIDER TOUR REVIEW

Cleveland Frontline Elite Cero

Price : £249

• Head shape and alignment aids instil confidence at address
• Nice soft feel off the face
• Beautiful matte black finish
• We prefer a heavier head, but this is amendable with the changeable sole weights.

Designed for increased forgiveness, the Cleveland Frontline Elite Cero features a forward-placed CG, Tungsten SOFT face insert, adjustable sole weights, and 2135 alignment technology. The putter is engineered to help golfers hit straighter putts with consistent roll-out thanks to a strong stable face at impact.

The putter's matte black finish and clear alignment aid offer a sleek, high-contrast look, while the hollowed-out mallet design features additional diagonal lines to help centre the ball at address.

We really liked the look of the head sat behind the ball, and we were equally impressed with how it performed in testing. The face stayed square through impact, with off-centre strikes only missing the target by a fine margin. 

Providing a soft feel off the face, the ball rolls nicely with a smooth and consistent path, thanks to the forward-place CG and SOFT Tungsten insert. 

Offering excellent forgiveness with a best-in-class alignment aid, the putter's performance and aesthetics make it a valuable addition to any golfer's bag.

READ OUR FULL CLEVELAND FRONTLINE ELITE CERO PUTTER REVIEW

Mati Putters

Price: €300

• Stylish and hand produced in Italy
• Nicely weighted and good alignment 
• Consistently firm but pleasant feel off face
• Towards top end for price
• Other putters are a tad more forgiving

No doubt a relatively new name in the golf equipment industry to many of you,  Mati Putters  was born 10 years ago by the brainchild of Seliano Brambilla. The name Mati comes from Seliano's daughter's name, Matilde. 

Mati Putters, which are R&A and USGA approved, are milled from solid blocks of SS303 steel and aluminium, and by choice of Seliano, it is Face balanced putters that are preferred in the range. This means the putter will have a face that faces upwards when you balance the shaft on your finger. It also means the centre of gravity is directly below the axis of the shaft. 

The two putters we favoured from the new Mati Putters range were the Yoroi and Synchro in their fresh blue versions. 

For a putter brand that we had never previously come across, the appearance of both of these flatsticks instantly appealed to us over the ball.

Looks are often a personal preference of course, but we think the blue finish is really neat, and it matches perfectly with the block of grey and subtle white alignment line. 

When it comes to feel off of both of these Mati Putters, we noted a consistently firm but pleasant feel off the face.

This was to be expected though, especially given all of the Mati Putters in the line take shape from a block of  AISI 303 steel  where more than two kilos of material have been milled to reduce them to the final 350 grams of the Syncho and 370 grams of the Yoroi. 

When it comes to forgiveness and performance, the Mati Putters do a fair job at helping you hole more putts. 

The Yoroi we found to be the much more forgiving of the two putters in our test, but the Synchro certainly ran it close. 

READ OUR FULL MATI PUTTERS REVIEW  

Cleveland HB Soft 2 Model 11 Putter

Price: £139

• Clean aesthetics
• Plenty of forgiveness from across the face
• Distance control on point from the get-go
• High-pitched metallic noise at impact

Designed with speed-optimised face technology and stroke-specific design, the new HB Soft range from Cleveland features a number of different models, but our favourite is the 11, which features a classic fang design. 

This putter has been specifically engineered in order to provide golfers with truer strikes and a more consistent swing feel, and straight out of the gate, we found it incredibly easy to put with. 

Distance control and accuracy were great from the get-go, and we found that, especially when lag putting from distance, this putter provided a really stable and consistent roll from across the face. 

While performance and forgiveness are undoubtedly where this putter excels, sadly, in the feel and sound department, it didn't rate quite as highly as other models on this list. 

At impact from across the face, this putter creates quite a loud metallic pingy noise that we found to be a touch distracting, while the feel produced is also considerably firmer than we would typically like.

In terms of aesthetics, this putter has a very clean overall finish with a minimalist design on the sole that ranks as one of the best on this list. 

Overall, this putter looks and performs great, but it's let down slightly by the feel and sound on offer. 

Coming in at only £139, it's also one of the cheaper options on the market, offering excellent value for money. 

READ OUR FULL CLEVELAND HB SOFT PUTTER REVIEW

IB Sweet Spot Putter

• Focuses the mind on every putt
• Excellent for short putts
• Premium weight and construction
• Struggled to utilise the putter effectively on longer putts
• Zero forgiveness on offer

The IB Sweet Spot putter, created by Ivan Ballesteros, nephew of Seve Ballesteros, stands out with its unique design.

Its small head demands expert precision, making it suitable mainly for skilled golfers. The putter's distinctive appearance and heavy head contribute to a solid feel upon impact. However, its minimal forgiveness poses a challenge, requiring consistent contact to be utilised effectively

Paradoxically, this lack of forgiveness fosters intense concentration, aiding in eliminating distractions and improving focus on shorter putts. Nonetheless, long-range putting proves more difficult due to control and distance issues.

While the IB Sweet Spot putter offers a unique approach to putting, its effectiveness varies depending on the player's skill level and preferences. Despite its drawbacks, the putter excels in short-range putting and may appeal to players seeking a tool to enhance their focus and mental clarity on the green.

READ OUR FULL IB SWEET SPOT REVIEW

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GOLF PUTTERS

The grip of your putter is one of the most important parts of the club. Your hands need to be able to control the clubface and the length and width of the grip will have a significant effect on this.

SuperStroke offers a wide range of grips and often specialises in thick designs which wrap around the top of the shaft. Thick grips take a stronghold of the putter and you will feel more dominance over the club face. A thick grip can increase the effortlessness of your putting stroke.

A thinner grip could be found with the likes of Golf Pride, Lamkin or Winn. A thinner grip can help your hands and fingers connect more intimately with the shaft. If you are unsure of what grip to use on your putter, you can book a custom fitting.

One of the first things you will notice about a putter is the size and the design of the head. From mallets to pick-me-ups and from two-balls to bladed heads, there is a vast choice of putter heads that you can choose from.

The Sik Golf Pro C-Series Armlock and the TaylorMade Spider GT putters have large, forgiving heads which can help with your stroke consistency. As there is more weight behind the clubface, you don’t have to do as much work to return the club to the ball.

The Odyssey Tri-Hot 5k putter is an example of a club with a thin, bladed head which many golfers prefer to mallet heads. Much like many things in golf, the type of head is a matter of personal preference.

Length of shaft

When you get custom fitted for your putter, you can choose from a wide range of shaft lengths. The traditional length of a putter is between 32 inches and 36 inches. This length is used by most golfers.

However, many golfers also use belly putters which are between 41 inches and 46 inches. Belly putters are longer than traditional putters and although they are uncommon, this length of the shaft is available.

Longer putters between 48 inches and 52 inches, also known as broom-handle putters, are very rare. Long putters would require a completely different type of grip. Players such as Adam Scott have been seen using long putters on the PGA Tour with their left hand at the top of the club and their right hand in the middle of the shaft.

The designs of putter necks have evolved over the years. As you look down at your putter when you address the ball, you need to be pleased with the look of the neck above the head.

Types of hosel such as plumber-neck, flare-tip, long hosel, slant neck and centre-shaft are examples of what you find when you go and purchase your new putter. This is also another feature that you should discuss during a custom fitting session.

This subtle change in the configuration of the club can have a significant difference in the way you connect with the ball and the way you swing the putter. As you can see by the image we have used above, each brand uses several different hosel designs.

Whatever putter you choose to buy, whether it is a Sik Golf or an Odyssey Toulon putter, it will come with an alignment guide on the top of the club head. This helps with finding the middle of the golf ball when you make the connection.

This alignment aid can be a dot or a line and some putters don’t come with any type of alignment aid. Like many of these elements I have listed above, the type of alignment aid, or whether you even want an alignment aid, is your personal choice.

The TaylorMade Spider GT and the Evnroll Zero putters both have similar white lines which help you to find a good strike on your golf ball. This is a popular design and this is commonly used on most putters you will see.

What is a Mallet Putter?

A mallet putter is a putter with a large head shape. They have additional strength in the back of the club which helps with the consistency of your stroke and confidence when you look over the ball.

Mallet putters help with the effortlessness of your putting stroke. With the added weight at the bottom of the club, the face is less likely to deviate from a true line and you don’t need to do as much work to get the club face straight as you connect with the ball.

Mallet putters are commonly used in both professional and amateur games and this is because they offer enhanced performance benefits such as increased forgiveness and stability.

This type of putter is better for beginner golfers. At the start of your golf career, you want stability and steadiness and this is the biggest strength of a mallet putter. Golf beginners should establish a consistent strike with their putter and this is more likely with a mallet putter as opposed to a blade putter.

But many of the world’s best players on the PGA Tour and LIV Golf Tour use a mallet putter, even Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson, so mallet putters are certainly for everyone out there.

What is a Blade Putter?

A blade putter has a more traditional look and feel. As you strike the ball, you will feel a harder connection from the face and you are more responsible for the strike and roll you get on your ball.

Blade putters have narrow heads, far smaller than that of a mallet putter. Known as the ‘player’s putter’, a blade putter allows you to have more feel and control over your ball. A mallet putter does a lot of the work for you and arguably separates the feel of the ball from your hands.

If you have a blade putter in your bag, this must be more precise with your putting stroke and it stimulates you to find the middle of the clubface regularly. The alignment aid may be smaller on a blade putter, but this encourages you to use your feel and control to putt well.

Any golfer can use a blade putter, but as it is known as the ‘player’s putter’, it is suited to lower handicappers who back their short game and distance control. Tiger Woods has always used a blade putter during his PGA Tour career, for example.

Putting is very much a personal preference though, so there is no right or wrong putter when it comes to choosing a blade or a mallet. That choice is solely down to what feels best for you. 

How we test golf putters

GolfMagic Equipment Editor Alex Lodge tests each putter by using them for a prolonged period. Around a month’s use allows him to assess how well each club performs on the green.

In our putter equipment reviews, Alex uses each club from a variety of positions on the green, hitting putts from both long and short ranges to test the overall feel of the club.

After using the putter for about a month, Alex gets used to the grip of the club, the weight of the head and the alignment technology at address. All of these elements are part of our thorough testing process.

Using the putters on a variety of different greens and a variety of different contours to ensure a fair test, Alex received a well-rounded outlook on how each of the putters performs on several different terrains.

We have reviewed the performance of both mallet and blade putters in 2024. 

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The Best Putters in 2024

• Updated: August 1, 2024

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My name is Ryan Heiman, I have been testing golf clubs since 2011 here at Independent Golf Reviews.

Every year the biggest brands in golf will send me their newest putters to test and review on the course.

I use them each for a few rounds and write a full in-depth review on them for our readers.

This is my current list of recommendations for the best putters in 2024 based on certain criteria. 

Every player is different and will have different needs based on their game, but I try my best to accommodate every category.

You should be able to leave this article with a clear choice for which putter you should buy next.

Best Overall

Ping pld oslo 3.

Who Should Buy

• Golfers who want the best all around putter.
• Want exceptional aim and distance control. 
• Want Pro Golfer Quality (Tyrell Hatton)

Who Should Not Buy

• Blade putter lovers
• Those on a budget

My Thoughts

This is my current “go-to” recommendation for the best putter of 2024.

I recommend this putter as the best overall because it provided the most consistent roll and the strongest internal confidence of any putter I tested recently.

It’s wide base and heavy feel allowed me to hit my intended lines and targets on the green with ease.

It will provide you with the perfect match of great consistency, distance control, and exceptional accuracy.

Compared to all the other putters I tested, it made every putt feel effortless and precise.

If you want the best putter money can buy you right now, the PING PLD Oslo 3 is the choice. 

Best On A Budget

Cleveland golf hb soft milled #1.

• Players wanting a premium experience at a budget-friendly price
• Want great value 
• Golfers who want the best of the best
• Mallet putter lovers

I was blown away by the Cleveland Golf HB SOFT MILLED #1’s premium look, feel, and performance at a fraction of the cost of competitors. 

Besides looking beautiful, putts off the toe and heel had similar pace to strikes out of the center, which helped my putting tremendously.

This putter’s special groove design helped me experience rounds with some of the most consistent and reliable distance control of any other putter in this price range.

I recommend this as the best putter to buy if you’re on a budget because, its quality of feel and play was up there with some of the more expensive putters on the market.

Best for High Handicap Golfers

Taylormade spider tour x.

• Higher Handicap golfers
• Improved distance control on mishit putts
• If you commonly 3 putt
• Blade lovers
• Rory McIlroy haters

While Rory made the TaylorMade Spider famous, I can personally tell you the Spider Tour X putter holds the “best-selling mallet on the market” title for good reason. 

The secret is, the Spider Tour X is probably the best putter for the average golfer. 

Assuming the ‘average golfer’ has a handicap around 13+ and 3 putts fairly often, they could likely benefit from more forgiveness in the putting department, which is exactly what the TaylorMade Spider Tour X provides. 

It naturally rotates back to square through impact for easier center contact for inconsistent putters compared to blades.

This means even mishit putts will still go relatively straight in the direction you wanted them to go. 

Easy solid-contact combined with it’s XL head size will help you putt with more confidence. 

If your putter is often adding more than 2 strokes per hole to your scorecard, this is your best pick. 

Best New Technology

Lab golf df3.

• Interested in cutting edge tech
• Players with shaky putting strokes 
• Golfers comfortable with unique putter heads
• Traditionalists
• Want a known brand name

The LAB Golf DF3 mallet putter is like no other putter I’ve tested before, and that’s because it features advanced and innovative technology that no other putter has.

It’s called “Lie Angle Balance” tech and it is designed for game-improvement. 

It makes the DF3 putter stay square and moving toward wherever you aim it. 

This means I didn’t have to fight the putter to keep it moving toward my target, and it helped me make way more putts.

If you are not afraid of being an early adopter to innovative and science-backed putter technology, this is my recommendation.

You will benefit from having the cutting edge technology that provides you with a very forgiving and consistent putter. 

The only downsides are the fact LAB is a newer brand and ‘traditionalists’ will give you a hard time about it’s slightly funny appearance.

If those things don’t bother you, this should be your choice.

Best Blade Putter

Odyssey ai-one #2.

• If you prefer a blade putter over mallets
• Golfers who want great distance control on the green
• Like tinkering with their clubs weights
• Those with a mallet preference

Our Thoughts

The Odyssey Ai-ONE #2 blade putter became my immediate “in the bag” putter after testing, and offers so many great features in such a small, beautiful package.  

I personally prefer blade putters, although I know they aren’t for every golfer. 

Most people will already know their preference regarding blade and mallet putters. 

If you prefer blade putters, this is definitely my recommended putter to you.

The reason is – of all the blade putters I have tested on the golf course, the Ai-ONE #2 performed the best for me on the greens.

It provided repeatable distance control and accuracy from all distances. It was like a robot. 

When it rained and the greens slowed down, I changed the natural putting speed with its bottom weights.

This putter is one that performs just as good as it looks, and I was extremely impressed.

This is my favorite blade putter in 2024 and I highly recommend it

What To Consider When Buying

If you are unsure about what to look for when finding the best putter for your golf game, this is the section for you.

What Putter Head Style Suits Your Eye

While it’s easy to say “You never know until you try,” when talking about putters, this is somewhat true. 

You truly never know what’s going to inspire internal confidence that you’re going to hole more putts until you line up a couple and try some putter heads. The best way to do this is at your local big box store or golf course.

What Type of Putter Face (Full Milled or Face Insert) Do You Prefer?

Some golfers (like myself) prefer fully-milled putter faces because they sound and feel a particular way when struck. There’s a deeper sound and vibrational sensation that face insert putters are always trying to replicate or improve upon. 

Once again, you’ll have to test both Fully Milled and Face Insert putters to know what sounds and feels better to you personally. Our list includes both styles of putter face.

Where Could Your Putting Performance Most Improve?

Putting can be broken down into a few separate things: Green Reading, Distance Control, Ability to Start Your Putt on Your Intended Start Line

Your putter can’t help with green reading, but if you struggle with distance control on long putts alone, the majority of golfers experience better results from long range with blade putters, and our lists’ blade putters are a great place to start. 

If you struggle with “Start Lines,” or starting your putt on your aiming line, mallet putters are designed to offer more forgiveness to off-center or mishit putts to help you hit your aiming lines more often.

What’s Your Budget?

Putters can be a long lasting investment, and depending on the brand of putter you choose, they can hold their resale value tremendously well years or even decades into the future. 

That being said, there’s now competitive fair-to-incredibly premium putter options on the affordable side of the market (Cleveland) that can get you started on your better putting journey without breaking the bank.

Ask questions, get answers from experts and other golfers. 

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Ryan Heiman – Founder and Head Author of Independent Golf Reviews Ryan has over 10 years of experience testing and writing golf reviews of nearly every product and brand out there. Ryan has hands-on experience reviewing over 1000 unique golf products directly on the golf course. HCP: 4 Read more…

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5 Putting Tips From The Best Putter On The PGA Tour

Putting is one of the hardest areas of the game to master, and it has a huge impact on your scoring, so why not learn from one of the best in the business...

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The pursuit of better putting can seem like a long and arduous journey, especially if you are not seeing great results on the greens, but accessing the best golf tips is a great way for you to take control of this key area of your game.

You might have spent time trying the claw grip , or switching it up with the left-hand-low putting style , but what you really needed was a lesson from one of the best putters on the planet.

Enter, Denny McCarthy!

The World No.31 currently ranks first on the PGA Tour for Strokes Gained : Putting in the last 12 months, and has been in the top-3 in this measure in four of the last five seasons. In this article, Denny McCarthy shares five expert putting tips to improve your performance on the greens and help you to make more birdies...

1. Stopping Bad Habits

I have a tendency to want to open my feet at set-up. I think most golfers tend towards an open stance when putting, which is fine. But for me, sometimes I get a little ‘swipey’ with my stroke when I do that.

The more open I get, the more I want to leak left-to-right putts. It’s a hard putt sometimes. You feel like you pick a high line and you’ve got to commit to it, but sometimes you feel it can be too high and you just push it down there. That’s when it leaks.

Everyone can relate to it. I address this in practice by feeling  like I close my stance and almost covering the putt. When I get more square with those left-to-righters, I feel like I can compress the ball more instead of letting it just come off my putter face. 

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2. Pressure Putts

Pressure putts can be tricky as we tend to put more expectations on ourselves. Do your best to treat pressure putts with the same emphasis as your other putts earlier in the round. Don’t tell yourself, “I really need to make this bogey putt or else I make double.”

I don’t really think that way. If I’m having a bad hole and I’m standing over a 6ft putt for bogey, I tell myself I’m going to put a lot of good energy and focus on this and if it doesn’t go in, so what. Yes, I’m probably going to be frustrated, but I just have to continue to go through my same process. Don’t let your mind race. Realise that it’s not the end of the world.

One bad hole can be frustrating and it does suck at that moment, but just stick to your processes and don’t freak out. Try to be unflappable. Just stay the course, knowing you just played a hard hole, and tell yourself you’ve got opportunities ahead. It’s about keeping a positive frame of mind.

3. The Way I Want A Putt To Feel

You can putt many different ways. I can stand wide open and take it back jaggedly, but if my face comes through square at impact every time then that’s all that matters, although it’s going to be more difficult to match it up if you take it back all goofy. It’s all hand-eye coordination and feel.

If you take a ball and roll it with your hand, you’re not going to put any weird spin on it. I try to feel like I’m hitting a baby topspin tennis or ping pong forehand. That takes the ball and gets it rolling.

I don’t want to feel like I’m hitting a slice backhand with the ball launching up with backspin. You’re not taking a putter and whipping it with your right hand. There’s definitely a lot of feel in the right hand for right-handers, but I feel like I’m nice and connected.

4. Green Reading

One of my mottos is ‘aim small, miss small’. I read the greens by picking spots, so if I have a putt that breaks a foot, I look for something that stands out, whether a piece of poa annua or an old ball mark. I try to treat it as an art form and picture the art of the putt as it’s curving.

Then I focus on the spot I’ve picked and line it up, whether it’s at it or a ball or two high of it. I then just try to visualise where it’s going to be rolling at that spot and how it’s going to enter the hole. It’s about practising really good visualisation. I’m just not very mechanical and rely on my touch and feel when it comes to putting.

5. Engage Your Core

If you’re about to hit a putt and your putter is down on the ground, lift it off the ground and hover it behind the ball. This will naturally engage all the right muscles you need for the putt. It’s a good way to keep everything locked in and in place.

Everything else is kind of solid and tight and then I want to feel like my arms, hands and shoulders are loose, so I’m just able to swing my arms and shoulders. I don’t want my arms to be super tight and locked in. I want them to have some freedom to move and rotate. 

Once you hover the putter, you’ll feel everything engage a little bit. Keep it hovered and then make a stroke with it. Rickie Fowler used to do that. It’s a good little check – a reset for all of us to come back to every now and again.

Garrett Johnston is a golf reporter and presenter who’s covered pro golf for 12 years including over 30 majors. His goal each year is always to “grow with the rookies” on Tour. The idea is to get to know the superstars before they become household names. Tony Finau, Gary Woodland, and Patrick Reed are just some of the players Johnston has covered from their early pro careers for their hometown newspapers. Johnston’s favorite event is always The Open, and he credits his unforgettable experience covering the 2015 Open at St. Andrews where he got to interview Tom Watson (in his final Open) and winner Zach Johnson exclusively throughout the week as his favorite event so far. Johnston has also developed a strong rapport with Tour caddies and regularly contributes to Caddie Network and Golf.com. He also has his own podcast: Beyond The Clubhouse

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How To Choose The Right Putter For You: Everything You Need To Know

Choosing the best putter for you can be a painstaking task, but it doesn’t have to be! Our goal with this article is to educate you with all the necessary and worthwhile information needed to make an informed decision on which putter is best for you, while keeping it easily digestible.

Golf Putter Types

Blade Putters

The putter most golfers are accustomed to is the blade. It’s a timeless profile that’s been used nearly as long as golf has been a sport. Blade putters in their more traditional format generally have more control and accuracy on longer putts and faster greens. However, this controllability benefit comes along with some drawbacks such as being slightly less forgiving on miss-hits than the newer, more modern putter type, the mallet. We’ll get more into this soon, but blade putters generally feature more toe hang weighting and are more ideal for moderate to maximum arc putting stroke types.

Mallet Putters

Mallet putters feature a larger, heavier clubhead and generally have been chosen on tour due to their performance benefits. Mallets are well suited to golfers who need a forgiving club. A heavier clubhead weight paired with more dispersed perimeter weighting often allows for better results on miss-hit putts. Mallets are often slightly more, or completely face balanced, meaning they are more suited for golfers who have little to no arc, or a straight-back straight-through putting stroke.

Toe Hang, Face-Balanced, And How To Easily Test Every Putter’s Balance In Seconds

Now that we’ve covered the major putter types on the market today, we’ll give you a general understanding of toe hang and face balance, as well as how to determine which type of putting stroke you have.

Toe Hang Putters

You might be wondering, “what is toe hang?” or, “how does toe hang affect my putting?” Toe Hang is the amount of weight distributed towards the toe of the clubhead, and how far that toe hangs towards the ground when testing the balance of that putter.

Face Balanced Putters

Face Balance is the indication that the weight distribution within the clubhead is evenly dispersed to best suit a straight putting stroke. Face balanced putters are ideal for golfers who tend to struggle with consistent strikes, or hitting the ball in the same spot on the face, and rely on forgiveness throughout their round.

How To Test For Toe Hang & Face Balance

Nearly every club in our putter category on GolfHQ.com has a toe hang degree, or face balance designation in the product description to ensure you are as informed as possible before purchasing. However, when in a brick and mortar store, a simple test of balance can be completed on any putter to determine what stroke type that putter is engineered for. Simply hold your two index fingers out (pointing away from you) and lay the putter across both fingers. While holding the putter, take a look at the toe of the clubhead and determine how much the toe is hanging, or pointing towards the floor. If the face of the putter is facing directly up, towards the ceiling, that’s an indication of a face-balanced putter, best for a straight-back, straight-through putting stroke with very little or no arc. If the toe is nearly pointing towards the floor, that putter has a lot of toe hang, and is well suited for golfers with moderate to strong arc in their putting stroke. If it is somewhere in between the two, then the putter is suited for golfers with little to moderate arc in their stroke.

Best Shaft Length

If you’ve asked yourself, “which putter shaft length do I need?”, you’re in the right place. This is fairly straight forward, and can be summed up quite easily. Most putters today are offered in 33” – 35” length. Generally speaking, if your height is roughly 5.5’ or shorter, you’ll be looking for 33” shafts. If you’re anywhere between 5.5’ and 6’ tall, a 34” putter shaft is well suited for you. If you are over 6’ tall you may want to search for 35” shafts. While choosing a putter length based on height is a static measurement, there are two other important variables to look at when considering which length of putter fits you best. Make sure your eyeline is directly over the ball when in your address position and that the toe of the putter isn't too far off the ground. The ideal, most balanced shaft length for you will create the “triangle” between your shoulders and wrists that promotes a well-rounded posture, eye’s over ball, and a natural pendulum feeling stroke.

Best Putter Grips

The variety of putter grips available today is never-ending. They are offered in nearly every size and thickness to accommodate all golfers, and even come in wacky and fun patterns. Most stock, off-the-shelf putters are offered with a standard sized grip. Some putters today are now offered with midsize or oversize grips as well, which can save you a little coin in the long run. Aftermarket jumbo grips, like what SuperStroke has to offer, are gaining popularity with golfers who wish to limit wrist movement impact on the golf ball, as well as golfers who have arthritis and wish to impose a lighter grip on the club. In some cases, a larger grip can indicate what the hands and wrists are doing throughout the stroke, allowing for more information and more informed putts on the green. Grips are almost entirely a preference based decision. Certain grips will provide you with a better feel for the ball at impact, as well as fight against sweaty hands through their material compositions.

Alignment Technologies

Another preference based decision you will have to make is the alignment style that best suits your eye. Some golf manufacturers fall into to the alignment line standard, which is just a milled out line across the top of the club, often filled with a highly contrasting paint. Others, such as Odyssey , offer a 2-ball alignment style, which mimics a golf ball proportionally, to suit the eyes of some golfers who need extra aid in pin pointing aim, as well as placing the club back at the ideal spot at impact. Some companies like Scotty Cameron offer putters with a single or triple dot alignment option, or multiple lines. You can also purchase putters that have no alignment lines or dots at all. At the end of the day, choosing the putter with the alignment style that best performs with your stroke is what it’s all about.

Milled Putters

The two main types of putter faces are milled and inserts. Milled putters are often constructed of a single block of stainless steel and the face features a slightly aggressive milled pattern to stop the golf ball from sliding across the surface, and improve the roll consistency. Milled faces often offer a truer feel as to what the ball is doing at impact, as well as how well you struck it. This enhanced feedback from the golf ball comes with some minor drawbacks. Milled face putters are often said to be less forgiving and not as “soft” feeling as putters with face inserts.

Insert Putters

On the other hand face insert putters can be more forgiving, and easier to use than milled faces. Face inserts are generally engineered to promote topspin and soft feel. Inserts help to reduce or entirely eliminate backspin when struck correctly, allowing for a consistent and predictable roll every stroke. Face inserts are commonly made from urethane or surlyn. Two well-known, Tour-proven inserts popular among professionals are the White Hot OG face insert from Odyssey , and the PURE ROLL insert from TaylorMade .

Choosing The Right Putter For You

Before making your informed purchase, we encourage you to determine which putting stroke type you have. With this information you can then choose the toe hang, or face balance that best suits your stroke. Accepted industry wide, some of the best golf putters for beginners are those that offer the most forgiveness. Beginner golfers are best suited with the most forgiving clubs in their bag in general. This means mallet putters with perimeter weighting, making up for their miss-hits, will certainly lead to making more putts and lowering your score.

The best putters for advanced golfers can be debated as there are PGA Tour professionals and scratch golfers that swear by mallet putters, while others used blade putters from the start and continued throughout their entire career. Choosing a putter should come down to just a few factors.

• Matching your stroke to the putter that best suits your stroke type will provide you with the recipe for success.
• Deciding whether you prefer the forgiveness of a mallet or the workability and enhanced feel of a blade is paramount. Or perhaps the blend of both out of a mid-mallet?
• Ensuring you have a comfortable and well-suited shaft length for a proper pendulum stroke, eyes-over-ball, and the toe of the putter isn’t too far off the putting surface sets you off down the right path.
• And last, but certainly not least, understanding and utilizing the alignment technology best suited for your eye. Whether it be a single or triple dot, alignment line(s), a 2-ball style technology, or no alignment at all, choosing one that you are confident standing over is one of the most important aspects of sinking putts every time you step out on the golf course.

We hope you now understand how to choose the right putter for you, and that this blog has provided you with enough knowledge to get out on the course and feel confident on the greens!

Nicholas Morgione | September 9, 2024

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