Best Blade Putters 2023
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We’ve tested the best blade putters from Bettinardi, Odyssey, Scotty Cameron, EvnRoll, and more.
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It only takes a quick look at our pick of the best putters to see that mallets have taken over, but the best blade putters still have their place.
Some golfers have grown up using them and see no reason to change, some prefer the traditional look, while golfers with a strong arc may feel that a blade putter suits their stroke more than even the best mallet putters.
Best At A Glance
Best blade putter for soft feel: Bettinardi Studio Stock Putter | BUY NOW – US | BUY NOW – UK
Best blade putter for distance control: EvnRoll ER2 Putter | BUY NOW – US | BUY NOW – UK
Most stable blade putter: Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Triple-Wide Putter | BUY NOW – US | BUY NOW – UK
Best classic blade putter: Scotty Cameron Super Select Newport 2 Putter | BUY NOW – US | BUY NOW – UK
Whatever your reasons for choosing one, the key thing is ensuring you get the best blade putter for your game. To help you make that decision, we tested multiple models, including armlock putters, from all the leading manufacturers including Bettinardi, Scotty Cameron, and Odyssey to identify our favorites and the ones we think you should be considering.
Let’s take a look through the best blade putters in 2024…
Best Blade Putters 2024
A beautiful blade putter with lots of options to suit different strokes
Best blade putter for soft feel
There are four toe-and-heel weighted blade and mallet putters, with different blade proportions, hosel configurations, and toe hangs.
Each head is 100% CNC milled from 303 stainless steel before being given a sleek, diamond-blast finish and polished sole, for what Bettinardi calls a “luxurious presence on the green”.
Each comes with a Roll Control asymmetrical face groove pattern, which helps promote topspin to get putts rolling quicker and, according to Bettinardi, makes the family the softest feeling one-piece milled putters you can buy.
Pros
- Classic, beautiful looks
- Very soft feel
- Lots of hosel and toe hang options
Cons
- Less forgiving than some
| Style | Blade |
| Stock grip | Bettinardi Lamkin SINKFit Standard or Jumbo |
| Loft | 3° |
A confidence-inspiring blade with lots of clever technology packed in
Best blade putter for distance control
Evnroll are famous for SweetFace technology, which puts more face in contact with off-center strikes, so the ball doesn’t lose energy and travels the same distance as on-center hits. And thanks to the shape of the grooves, Rife says putts get geared back onto their target line, too. All Evnroll putters come with the tech built in, and every design is milled in the USA.
The EvnRoll ER2 is a classic-looking blade. We particularly like the combination of two dots and a line to create a nice alignment aid, which gives you feedback on whether the handle is too high, too low, or just right.
EvnRoll's grips are great too, giving the sensation of holding the putter face in your hand. There are lots of hosel options and a choice of silver or black finishes.
Pros
- Helps deliver consistent distances
- Classic design
- Excellent alignment aids
Cons
- Firmer feel than some
| Style | Blade |
| Stock grip | EVNROLL black pistol grip |
| Loft | 2° |
A wide blade for those who like to keep things simple
While previous BB putters were created from carbon steel, in 2022 the company switched to 303 stainless steel, saying that is preferred by tour staff.
Pros
- High-quality construction
- Looks fantastic
- Sits nicely behind the ball
Cons
- Not everyone will like the heavy head
| Style | Heavy-blade |
| Stock grip | Lamkin Sink Fit in either standard shape or Jumbo |
| Loft | 3° |
One of the most stable blade putters you can buy
Most stable blade putter
The Tri-Hot 5K Triple-Wide has an MOI of over 5,000g/cm2, which makes it nice and stable (though it clearly can't compete on stability with giant-headed mallets, some of which have an MOI of over 10,000g/cm2). The wider body instills confidence and sits squarely behind the ball, making alignment easy.
A multi-material construction features heavy tungsten weights, lightweight milled aluminum back sections, and a heavier 303 stainless steel front end to maximize stability, along with a White Hot insert that feels lovely. The shaft is packed with technology and looks great too.
Pros
- Very forgiving for a blade
- Stable through the stroke
- Sits squarely behind the ball
Cons
- Purist blade fans might not like the triple-wide head
| Style | Blade |
| Stock grip | Odyssey Tri-Hot Pistol |
| Loft | 3° |
High-quality design and construction with clever tech to aid forgiveness
Best value blade putter
You’ll choose a Battle Ready model for the fitting options. But remember, these are 100% milled heads, so their build quality is just as precise as a Scotty Cameron or Bettinardi.
The extensive tungsten weighting strategically placed within each head increases stability and boosts off-center forgiveness, which is at levels over and above the competition.
Throw that all into the mix with at least two changeable sole weights, which give the ability to go longer or shorter in length, and the option of upgrading to PXG’s stability M16 putter shaft (for a supplement), and it’s perfectly possible to create one of the best feeling, most stable putter set-ups available.
Pros
- Sleek looks
- Premium construction process
- Changeable sole weights
Cons
- Only available in black
| Style | Blade |
| Stock grip | PXG Sink Fit Pistol or Skinny |
| Loft | 3° |
This classic blade is still one of the most desirable putters you can buy
Best classic blade putter
The Newport and Newport 2 have been Scotty Cameron’s most popular models for years now, but in 2023, with wide-body blade putters trending upwards, there’s a new plus-sized Newport and Newport 2, which nudge up forgiveness and look a little less intimidating.
Scotty Cameron has never really bought into inserts or face grooves, so each Super Select model comes with a simple milled face and a fuss-free misted, stainless steel finish. If you want a beautiful, inspiring, tour-validated blade putter, a Scotty Cameron Newport 2 will hit the spot.
Pros
- Timeless classic design
- Always retain value
- Very popular on Tour
Cons
- Less modern tech than some newer models
| Style | Blade |
| Stock grip | Pistolini Plus |
| Loft | 3.5° |
Best Blade Putters: Buying Guide
Budget/price
With many of the best blade putters retailing for over £400, it’s important to decide how much you’re willing to spend. After all, a higher price doesn’t guarantee you’re going to hole more putts. Typically, the leading manufacturers are at the forefront of R&D and use premium materials, which explains the high price, but there’s nothing to say you can’t find a putter for under £200 that works great for you.
Alignment aids
Unlike mallets, the visual aids on blade putters tend to be fairly simple, but it’s still 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 you like the feel of is key to confidence and consistent pace control.
Length
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.
Grip
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.
How we tested the best blade putters of 2023
Unlike our other club tests, we haven’t provided any data for our blade putters test. Our experience has shown that the data collected with putters varies too much from one day to the next to be meaningful. Any data we gathered wouldn’t be a good thing to base your buying choice on; it’s far more important to find a model that suits you and your individual putting stroke. Confidence is hugely important in all areas of golf, but perhaps none more so than putting.
Best Blade Putters: FAQs
What putter does Tiger Woods use?
Tiger Woods’ putter is a Scotty Cameron Newport 2 GSS prototype. It’s the famous putter he has used for the vast majority of his career, although he has at times used models from Ping, Nike, and TaylorMade.
How many PGA Tour players use blade putters?
Around a third of PGA Tour players use blade putters, which is a significant drop from a decade ago, when mallets were in the minority.
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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 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.
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