Best Putters 2024

There is always a debate about which are the best putters in the market. There are so many options, styles and types of putters to choose from and finding the right one for your needs as a golfer is imperative. Of course, there is still the choice to be made between different styles of putter and we will highlight the main contenders here. 

Starting with blade style putters, which will tend to suit ‘feel’ players who have a stronger arc to their putting stroke. Then there are mallets, which will suit golfers who require extra alignment assistance and/or have much less rotation in their putting stroke. Mid-mallets then sit somewhere in the middle of the two depending on how they've been designed. 

Given all of this, at Golf Monthly we test a lot of putters and to help you find the one which will get the ball in the hole for you, we have created this comprehensive guide with lots of different styles and head design. Because of the length and breadth of putter design, we have split this guide into several sections so you can go straight to the section and style of putter you are after. For more choices, you can also check out our best blade putter guide and best mallet putter guide or most forgiving putters guide.

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The Quick List

Best Putters

Best Value For Money Putters

Inesis High MOI Putter

Featuring a face balanced head that offers a high level of stability, the Inesis High MOI Putter offers golfers struggling with the yips on the greens excellent consistency and forgiveness. It is one of the best putters for beginners looking for more bang for their buck. It comes with a grey sci-fi look, with the steel clubhead being contrasted with a grey metallic core that looks stunning when you turn the club over to reveal the sole. On its crown the contrast of the silver leading edge with the darker nickel chrome head creates a good alignment aid, which is enhanced by the long sight line and right angles that helped us frame and aim the ball. 

The defining characteristic of this club was its high Moment of Inertia (MOI). For those not familiar with this phrase, MOI is how likely the club is to twist if hit off center, and that makes it more forgiving. This club has a high MOI thanks to the deep weighting system that pushes its mass back to the corners of the club, giving it a stable feel when you putt. Testing also showed us that the feel from the face, thanks to its semi-rigid TPU pad, helped to improve the roll on the ball. It felt solid when struck and we were very impressed by the quality on offer here despite it being one of the cheaper options to feature on this list.

• Read our full Inesis High MOI Putter Review

TaylorMade TP Hydro Blast Bandon 3 Putter

The TaylorMade TP Hydro Blast Bandon 3. It’s still as forgiving as some of the more funky shapes and this putter comes with clean, clear alignment aids and a flush fit to the ground. Off the face, it feels solid and offers up a surprisingly firm and loud sound at impact given the deep grooves on the face insert, which we really enjoyed. This remained consistent when we struck through the ball harder to extend the length of the putt, too, and the speed was enough to impart a short, controlled stroke and still get the ball to the hole.

The club comes with a stunning sandstone finish on its head and for something that looks so raw, we felt it still delivers bags of elegance and premium looks, although it does reflect the sun a little more than we'd have liked. The Bandon 3 has more of a toe hang so is ideal for players who require the forgiveness of a mallet and are perhaps moving from a blade club. For those who prefer a face balanced putter, the Bandon 1 will be the perfect match, especially for those who want a cheap putter that doesn't compromise on performance.

• Read our full TaylorMade TP Hydro Blast Bandon 3 Putter Review

Odyssey White Hot OG Putter

Odyssey has brought the White Hot name and its legendary appeal back with a range of putters that are made to feel, sound and perform like the White Hot putter of old, but with today’s technology. It boasts a classic design that, if you like mallet putters, will certainly catch your eye. Its simplistic look combined with the modern red Stroke Lab shaft gives it a very cool design and will fill you with confidence on the course. The club's half-moon shape is contrasted with a clean black sight line and that helps to frame the ball and get the right line on the golf ball. 

The original feel and sound of the old insert has been maintained with the two-part urethane insert bringing the putter right into the 21st century. And we loved the sensation it delivered when you push through the golf ball. There is also a much more premium aesthetic on these putters thanks to the silver PVD finish. We found this club comes in at the value end of the price spectrum with the the putter also available in a blade style with the #1 and #1WS or a mallet style in the 2-Ball, #5 or #7 head, forming some of the best Odyssey putters available right now. All options come with the same fantastic insert, so it's all about picking the head shape that works best for you! 

• Read our full Odyssey White Hot OG Putters Review

Best High MOI Mallet Putters

Odyssey Eleven Putter

The Odyssey Eleven putter, which made our comprehensive list of the best golf clubs, has a composite head design made up of a steel crown with a lightweight TPU & aluminum under-body and heavyweight steel weights in each of the back corners. This gives it a very high MOI to improve forgiveness on off-centre hits. It continues the larger headed mallet shape found in the Odyssey 2-Ball Ten putter, coming with a stunning aluminium crown, that has been carved to improve the weight distribution of the club. 

That works with the majority of the club's weight sitting in the back corners of the Odyssey, that helps to move the center of gravity forward and away from the middle of the club, to deliver a very high MOI that made this feel like a very stable putter during our testing sessions. It is in our opinion one of the most forgiving putters in golf, we loved the White Hot insert, as seen in some of the best Odyssey putters, but despite it looking like a heavy club, we found it was surprisingly light. There is also a choice of different alignment lines on the head and hosels for a straight or arc stroke, another great addition to a club that we loved using on the course. 

• Read our full Odyssey Eleven Putter review

Scotty Cameron Phantom X 12 2022 Putter

The Scotty Cameron Phantom X 12 2022 putter is one of the best clubs for forgiveness, and like the rest of the high-tech Phantom range, it is a wingback mallet, designed for stability throughout the putting stroke. The flagship model of the Titleist mallet putter range, the 2022 version comes with a cool star-shaped design, that comprises of a matte black aluminium t-shape insert that is supported by a heavier silver 303 stainless steel wings. That increases the MOI of the club moving the center of gravity back to allow you to hit up and put a satisfying roll on the golf ball. 

And we loved how large and inviting this club looked at address, with the feel of the club instantly making it one of the best Scotty Cameron putters of recent times. The surprising thing we found is that the X 12 is a lot lighter than it actually looks and it delivered in a very natural way from short and mid range. Ultimately, if you're looking for more stability and consistency in your putting game, then this is an excellent putter to consider!

• Read our full Scotty Cameron Phantom X 12 2022 Putter Review

Best Compact Mallet Putters

Evnroll EV5 2023 Putter

This year has seen an expansion of the V-Series, within which the flagship model is the EV5 due to its ‘3x3 versatility’. This refers to the fact that it is available in various color combinations via three rear interchangeable chassis designs. There is even a choice of six hosel options too, so every visual preference and stroke type is truly catered for. The impressive customization on offer sees this putter into our 2023 Editor's Choice awards.

The EV5 is undoubtedly one of the most forgiving putters around. Despite being a compact mallet, the head feels more stable than previous Evnroll putters of a similar size and helped by the special grooves on the face, I was able to knock putts often to within gimmie range from long distance and scare the hole frequently from 20 feet and in.

• Read our full Evnroll EV5 2023 Putter Review

Odyssey White Hot Versa 12 S Putter

The Odyssey White Hot Versa 12 S putter features the brand's patented Versa alignment technology that has been created following feedback from short game coach, Phil Kenyon, as well as a number of the world's top professionals. This is a stunning compact mallet, boasting a cool black colorway that is contrasted by the White Hot insert on the face of the club. It has a mid-sized footprint which fills the void between blade and mallet perfectly, although we would personally say it's closer to a mallet style. It's worth noting that the unusual shape won’t suit everyone’s taste, but the bigger head gave us a greater awareness of where putts were being struck. It’s bold and beautiful, placing it comfortably among the best Odyssey putters on the market.

Aesthetically then the Versa 12 S delivers and, feel wise, it also provides a premium feel, with the urethane material and White Hot insert delivering a pleasing sound and weighty feel that makes the face feel very stable. We enjoyed the weighty feel on the club which helped to make it feel very stable and encouraged a pendulum-style putting stroke. The Versa is also fitted with Odyssey's latest Stroke Lab shaft, that are 40g lighter than traditional shafts, allowing weight to be pushed to the putter head and grip. That again improves the consistency of your backswing timing and face-angle at impact. Ultimately, this is perhaps one of the best mallet putters on the market right now!

• Read our full Odyssey White Hot Versa 12 S Putter Review

TaylorMade Spider GTX Putter

An upgrade on the much loved shape on the TaylorMade Spider X, the Spider GTX is one of the best mallet putters available right now. It features the TruPath alignment Y that was a big hit on the Spider X, helping golfers line the ball up against the face of the club and aim towards the hole. That Y shape flows into a single white bar with a sight line that hangs over the leading edge of the club, giving you a handy directional tool as well as a futuristic aesthetic. The GTX also comes in six different colors, including black, red, blue and silver, that helped to focus our eyes on the ball and alignment line. 

Perhaps the most interesting addition to this club, though, is the 154g tunsten stability bar which protrudes from the rear of the crown. This has been installed to shift the putter's center of gravity lower and towards the back of the club, and looks very similar to the weighted wings seen on the Spider X. This innovative weighting system helps to improve both the stability and forgiveness of this mid-sized mallet, which has an MOI of 5330g/cm2, which is a pretty high figure. That combines well with the firmer feel of the Pure Roll 2 insert, to make this one of the most forgiving putters on the market.

• Read our full TaylorMade Spider GTX Putter Review

Odyssey White Hot OG #7 Nano Putter

The Odyssey #7 shape has become a modern classic and the White Hot OG Nano #7 putter combines the distinctive design with a white hot insert in a compact head. Don't be fooled by its size and short offset hosel, as this is a very well balanced putter than packs in a lot of forgiveness that we loved playing with on the course. It comes with an excellent finish and a very handy alignment line on the leading edge that makes it great for lining up putts. 

The club comes with a good feel thanks to its White Hot Face insert and is a little softer than the Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K putter. The new Odyssey pistol grip is worthy of a special mention as the oval shape with the wider pistol top section really fits your hand well and looks durable enough to stand the test of time. Plus everyone will enjoy the competitive price tag that comes with the excellent #7 Nano. 

• Read our full Odyssey White Hot OG #7 Nano Putter Review

Cleveland HB Soft Milled 14 Putter

Offering excellent value for a milled face mallet putter, this is an exciting addition to this list, designed by master golf manufacturers Cleveland. The HB Soft Milled 14 putter delivers excellent balance and clear alignment lines, making it a fantastic one of the best putters for mid or high handicappers looking to save shots on the greens. 

Boasting a 3º face loft, Cleveland have added their Speed Optimised Face Technology to this putter which ensures a consistent speed off the clubface when you strike the ball. It does feel a little heavier than the other putters in the HB range and for that reason, has a solid feel. But that also makes it quite forgiving, and if anything, confidence inspiring, and the excellent alignment lines on the back of the clubhead help to frame the ball nicely on the green. 

• Read our full Cleveland HB Soft Milled14 Putter Review

Best Blade Putters

Ping 2022 Anser Putter

The Ancer putter is perhaps one of the most historic and successful putters in Ping's collection. Its classic design harks back to when it was first produced in the 1960s and, since then, the brand has continued to celebrate the success of the putter, upgrading it and refreshing it in almost every new range of flatsticks they have released. 

In 2022, the Anser was the flagship model of the Ping putter range, delivering something for everyone, from looks to feel.  It's jam packed full of technology, combining tungsten weighting with a graphite shaft to make a fantastic blade putter. Aesthetically, the putter adds an updated look to the classic Ancer shape. It features a black trailing edge behind a silver chrome leading edge and that helps frame the ball against the clubface. It comes with a black graphite shaft and a PP58 Mid Pistol grip that adds a premium look to the putter. It is also really nicely balanced and the grip feels very comfortable in your hands too. 

• Read our full Ping 2022 Anser Putter Review

Wilson Staff Model BL22 Putter

The Wilson Staff Model BL22 putter is an excellent looking flat stick that delivers nice feel off its face as well as some handy adjustability settings. Akin to many of the Anser style offerings found on our best blade putters guide, the BL22 boasts a stunning 304 stainless steel finish that gives the club a very classy look and feel. We particularly liked the milling on the face of the club, that contributes to its overall soft feel, which ensures there are less points of contact on the ball at impact. 

At address the club has a long profile with a short, black alignment line that sits right behind the center of the face. The leading edge is relatively narrow, something more experienced players will enjoy. The BL22 is well balanced and its heel/toe design will suit players with an arc in their putting stroke. One cool point to note here is the two adjustable weights on the sole of the club that can be altered to suit your needs. Overall, this is an excellent putter that looks the business but feels excellent too! 

• Read our full Wilson Staff Model BL22 Putter Review

Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Putter

The Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K putter is so named because the MOI of the head is over 5000 g/cm2, which makes it very forgiving for a blade putter that you should definitely consider if you're in the market for a new blade design. This is due to tungsten weights in the heel and toe of the club head that help those players with an arc in their stroke keep the face open on impact. That also helps to make this a much more stable putter, which we found during our testing sessions. 

There are a choice of other head styles available and they all come with the renowned White Hot insert for better roll that helps to inspire confidence at address. The sound off the face is very satisfying, although a little on the hollow side. It also comes with the latest version of Odyssey's Stroke Lab shaft that promotes a more consistent tempo through the golf ball. 

• Read our full Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Putter Review

Best Premium Milled Putters

TaylorMade TP Reserve B13 Putter

An elegant-looking blade putter that oozes class from every millimetre of its precision milled clubhead, the TaylorMade TP Reserve B13 Putter is an excellent looking putter that delivers plenty of performance too. It comes with a leather magnetic head cover that adds to the overall high-quality package on show here. But once you've taken it off, the silver dune finish really does stand out. Behind the ball, the club head looks pot on. We liked the softened corners and the milled lines in the mid section of the flange. The black sightline also looked excellent behind the ball and helped us align the club up to the target.

After rolling a few shots around the green, we found the feel to be quite different to the insert on the Spider GT, with the design of the grooves on this club being designed to create a more premium impact experience. It feels similar to the sensation on a Scotty Cameron Super Select and we enjoyed the roll it delivered to the ball as well as the speed off the face, with neither coming off too hot or spongey. It comes in several different head designs and as a new design from TaylorMade, it comes in several different club head designs that you can mix and match to complement your putting preferences. 

• Read our full TaylorMade TP Reserve B13 Putter Review

Bettinardi Queen B 11 Putter

The Bettinardi Queen B 11 Putter is a fantastic looking club that comes with an excellent bronze clubhead. It looks stunning behind the ball, with its Caramel Copper PVD finish giving it a cool, rustic look that steals the headlines. Its shelf appeal and elegance is a real seller but we loved how Bettinardi have also thought ahead, putting a glare-resistant finish on the clubhead that came in handy when we took this offering out on the course on a sunny day. The putter is slightly toe-heavy and is great for the golfer who struggles to close the face through impact, with its half-moon shape making it look very inviting behind the ball but also offering an excellent feel on impact.

Equally, Bettinardi have also paid a lot of attention to the putter's club face. It comes with new mini honeycomb milling, which is eight percent smaller than the honeycomb milling on some of the best Bettinardi golf putters. That helps you get greater connection on the golf ball, allowing you to obtain a soft, responsive feel on each shot, akin to what you might find on some of the best Scotty Cameron putters. During testing we felt it delivered particularly on longer putts, with the single sight line on the crown being a great alignment aid that helped us improve on our accuracy. Ultimately, this is a premium putter that we really enjoyed using and matched up with many of the best golf putters available right now.

• Read our full Bettinardi Queen B 11 Putter Review

Ping PLD Anser Putter

The Ping PLD Anser is the premium re-incarnation of the classic original blade putter. Milled from 303 Forged Stainless Steel to give a high premium feel and finish to match the high premium price. We've been big fans of the Anser range for many years, and this update on our testing sessions was one of the best yet. It is a high quality design that comes Ping's Deep AMP aggressive milling pattern that gives the putter a softer feel that reduces the number of contact points on the ball at impact.  

The dark looks are topped off by a matching shaft and tacky grip that makes the Anser sit perfectly in your hands. There are no alignment markings on this version, but the silver PLD Anser 2 version has them to point you in the right direction. It is one of the best blade putters on the market right now.

• Read our full Ping PLD Anser Putter Review

PXG Battle Ready Brandon Putter

The PXG Battle Ready Brandon is another milled stainless steel 100% milled putter based on the Anser style, but it is a little large than average with some tech built in. In the heel are toe are tungsten weights to increase the MOI and this increases the stability of the head, and we were able to adjust these to improve the MOI of the club to make it more stable for our swing. Combine this with the variable groove Pyramid face pattern to ensure consistent speed and we found this to be a high quality putter in a worn dark look ready for battle on the greens. 

The face features what PXG call a Pyramid face pattern where the criss-cross grooves vary in depth and spacing. This is not only meant to look good, but aims to ensure a consistent initial velocity across a wider area of the face so that pace is more consistent and the putter is therefore more forgiving. It provides a very good sound and feel that we really enjoyed when playing on the greens. 

• Read our full PXG Battle Ready Brandon Putter Review

Scotty Cameron Super Select Newport 2.5 Plus Putter

Of the new range we tested, one of our absolute favorites was the 2.5 Plus model pictured. Cameron calls them ‘inbetweeners’, sitting between the classic Newport and larger shapes like the Squareback 2. These Plus putters also have lighter aluminum sole plates, which disperse even more weight to the perimeter to increase off-center stability.

At address, it’s noticeably wider than the other Newport models but not to the point where you could call it a wide blade or a double wide. It sits beautifully flush on the green and the width makes the sightline longer which helped our alignment and aim.

The face on this putter benefits from a new milling technique to ensure the high spots are taken off. As a result we thought the putter didn’t sound as loud, firm or clicky as the previous Special Select line. It wasn’t as soft as a plastic insert, but for a milled face the acoustics where gentle on short putts, progressing nicely to something a little louder on longer putts with more feedback.

We also enjoyed the forgiveness on offer, especially on longer putts. Even away from the sweet spot this putter feels solid - partly down to the size but also the two 20g tungsten weights in the heel and toe.

• Read our full Scotty Cameron Super Select Newport 2.5 Plus Putter Review

How We Test Putters

When it comes to product testing, our reviews and buyers' guides are built upon a rigorous testing procedure as well as the knowledge and experience of the test team. The putter section is headed up by Martin Hopley, one of the foremost UK equipment reviewers with over 20 years' experience. Other members of the Golf Monthly team contribute to the putter tests as well, and all writers are able to efficiently test the vast majority of the biggest product releases and convey the pros and cons eloquently.

Getting into specifics, we test the putters outdoors on real greens with premium golf balls to get a thorough understanding of design features, feel, sound and looks.  Ultimately, we aim to be as insightful and honest as possible in our reviews so it is important to acknowledge that no manufacturer can buy a good review. This is because our team tells it how it is. To learn more on our methodology, see how Golf Monthly tests products in our guide. 

How to choose a new putter

When it comes to arguably the most important golf club in the bag, you need to think about what you want and what you like to use when it comes to the putter. A confidence-inspiring design that suits your eye and suits your stroke can save countless shots on the greens and a good flatstick is often a quick way of bringing the handicap down. So then what are the things you need to mull over before purchasing?

1. Head Design

Putters come in a traditional blade, mid-mallet or a mallet design. All three styles have positives and negatives to them for every player and luckily lots of brands implement technologies across all three.

Mallet putters tend to be much larger than blades and they usually come in various shapes and sizes. This helps in a number of ways. A lot of the time most of the weight in a mallet putter can be found in the club face however because of its design, weight can then be redistributed to other parts of the head which can help stabilize your stroke. The weight of the putter in the perimeter of the club-head offers better balance than what can be offered from a blade putter.

Mallet putters tend to also have a larger sweet spot which can be beneficial if you are a player who struggles to consistently strike your putts out of the middle of the face. The weight in the club-head also helps here because it diminishes the twisting of the putter throughout the stroke too. Additionally if you struggle with alignment, a mallet putter could be the way to go as they usually have longer alignment lines. Alignment plays a crucial part in putting because it is all about accuracy and a mallet putter can be beneficial here by helping your eyes line up the putt.

A blade putter is a lot simpler in terms of design and will suit the traditionalists among you a lot more than some of the mallet putters pictured above. Blade putters also tend to suit players with an arc in their putting stroke because of the toe-weighted nature of the club-head.

2. Feel

Here, we're talking not just about the feel and sound the ball makes coming off the face, but how the putter feels in your hands.

A quieter sound contributes to a softer feel, whereas a louder sound usually translates into a firmer feel. A firmer feel is often the product of shallow grooves or no grooves at all on the face, where sound can't be dissipated as effectively. They work better with softer feeling golf balls, where as soft-feeling putters work best with firmer golf balls.

You can get putters with adjustable weights in the sole that will alter the feel of the putter. For example, if your stroke is quite smooth and slow, a heavier putter will encourage that more. Jerky putters may prefer a lighter putter, although opting for more weight may reduce it, depending on what your goals are.

Having the best putter grip plays a huge roll in the confidence you feel with a putter. Get one that feels right and sits in your hands comfortably while allowing you to return the putter back to the ball squarely and consistently.

3. Looks

You should get a putter that you like the look of as the aesthetics can play a role in inspiring or diminishing confidence on the greens.

Blades won't offer as much alignment assistance, but are still popular because of how they feel and the levels of forgiveness are increasing every year.

Mallet putters have more real estate, and can therefore provide more help to set the face squarely. Mid mallets are somewhere in the middle, offering a decent level of assistance without looking too cumbersome.

4. Value

Our final tip is to think about price because while there are some premium designs out there, there are also some models which offer excellent value. All putters will propel the ball towards the hole, but they do it in different ways. If performance is more important than looks or feel, there are lots of cut-price options out there that will do a good job and you can spend more money on other areas of your bag.

For more advice on getting the right putter for your needs as a golfer, why not also check out our guides to the best left handed putters, best putters for beginners and best arm lock putters.

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