Best Blade Putters 2026

With mallet putters dominating the professional tours and zero torque models all the rage, you’d be forgiven for thinking the classic blade has had its day. But not so. The best blade putters match a traditional look with a superb feel that makes them as relevant as ever, aided by plenty of modern technology, too.

While the best mallet putters can provide greater stability through impact, the best blade putters are a great match for golfers whose stroke moves on an arc, rather than being more ‘straight back and straight through’. The heel weighting of the blade complements the arc, rather than hinders it. And modern blades do offer plenty of forgiveness, too, thanks to the inbuilt tech referenced above.

We’ve tested a wide range of blade putters and we’ve selected our favorites here, chosen across a number of categories to help you find the right flatstick for your game. And if you’re still undecided after reading this, you may want to check out our specific guides on the best putters in general, and the best value putters for those shopping on a budget.

Best Blade Putters 2026

The Quick List

Top pick

While not a household name, Kevin Burns has been making beautifully looking putters for years, and the 9307 is no different. It’s a stunning looking blade and one of the prettiest I've tested, framing the ball wonderfully.

On the greens, the putter feels perfectly balanced, with a weighting that encouraged great tempo and, for me, led to a more consistent putting stroke; this was particularly noticeable on longer putts, prompting good distance control that enabled me to lag the ball to the hole with regularity.

But it’s the feel off the face that really defines the 9307. It’s as soft as cashmere, with the sensational feel matched by a skid-free roll that really helps to improve accuracy.

Made in California, you can customize the 9307 via the website, choosing your desired length, loft, head weight and neck and face style. You can also choose your style of alignment aid - I opted for a single sightline on the top of the head - as well as other logo and engraving options.

• Read our full Kevin Burns 9307 Putter Review

Best for modularity

If you’re not familiar with Sausage Golf Design it’s a boutique brand that designs and assembles its putters on the Côte d'Azur in France. Its USP is the modular technology that made the Boudin Noir mallet model so intriguing, and is used again here in the blade version, the No.2.

To put it simply, it is designed to allow you to adjust it to fit your stroke, via two ‘settings’. In one setting it’s a center-shafted, face-balanced blade style putter, but unscrew the shaft and change the position of it and the other modular component and you have a heel-shafter putter with toe-hang, for left and right handers I should add.

As I am sure you can see from the image above, this is a blade putter for the purists. It has an elegant design with a small flange and alignment aid which really is minimal. As you’d hope from a putter CNC-machioned from a block of 303 stainless steel and with a milled grove face, the feel is soft yet responsive and promotes a pure roll that hugged my target line.

That said, the 360g head weight is noticeably heavy, and when combined with the 120g steel shaft it makes for a weightier option than some golfers may like. In practice it took me a couple of rounds to find my distance control, especially when I had the putter in its heel-shafted setting. But once accustomed the extra mass does add stability and prevents the face from twisting when you don’t quite find the center.

• Read our full Sausage Golf No.2 Putter Review

Best zero torque

Ever since L.A.B. Golf burst onto the scene, its Lie Angle Balance technology has been hailed as a game-changer for golfers looking to simplify their putting stroke by minimizing face rotation. For traditional blade fans, however, the options have always been fairly limited. Not the case anymore with the 2.1 model here which combines that Lie Angle Balance technology in a traditional blade profile.

At first glance, the Link 2.1 has a distinctly industrial look, but there's no denying its premium appeal. It is made from 303 stainless steel and CNC milled, finished with a really sleek black coating that looks awesome. Admittedly the shaft lean and offset does take a bit of time to get used to here especially if you're coming from a traditional blade, but once that adjustment is done, there are performance benefits here.

In my testing the impact feels exceptionally solid, producing the crisp yet soft click that good blade putters are known for. Feedback across the face is excellent, making distance control particularly impressive on longer putts, while the Lie Angle Balance technology keeps the face remarkably stable throughout the stroke without feeling forced or unnatural. Overall if you've been waiting for a zero-torque putter that looks and feels like a conventional blade, this could be the model that finally wins you over.

• Read our full L.A.B. Golf Link 2.1 Putter Review

Best premium blade

When it comes to the premium putter market, there is no shortage of beautifully crafted models, such as the Scotty Cameron and TaylorMade models I've included further down in this guide. However I think the Odyssey Damascus Milled One Wide SB putter has seriously raised the bar.

Out of the box it is certainly in the conversation for one of the best-looking putters I've seen and tested, especially when you take a proper look at the face. To sum up the design as simply as possible, Odyssey has taken 61 sheets of steel of two different types, one which is firm, one is soft. These sheets are stacked together, pressed and then rolled, before being cut and twisted. The result is the wavy, stunning looking finish we see on the face, but it isn't purely an aesthetic feature.

No the premium look is matched by the sublime feel, which was designed as such from Tour player feedback. As a result it is louder, firmer and more solid than other putters from Odyssey. By combining a softer steel and a higher-strength firmer steel, you get the benefits of both, resulting in the firmer sound and feel that traditionalists love from a milled putter.

Of course, the look and feel of this putter, along with the craftsmanship involved, make this is a premium investment at the $700 mark. To some this will simply be too much, but to others in the golf space, this will be a number worth spending, especially because in my opinion it is an outstanding overall putter.

• Read our full Odyssey Damascus Milled One Wide Putter Review

Best value

The HB SOFT 2 gets the nod as the best value putter largely because its premium looks belies its more modest price tag.

The SOFT in the name refers to Cleveland’s Speed Optimized Face Technology, which is a proprietary face-milled pattern that’s designed to preserve ball speed on mishits. On and near the central sweet spot the milling is more aggressive, but as you move towards the heel and toe it becomes less so; the aim is that when you miss the center of the face there’s more material contacting the ball, thus the speed is maintained.

And in practice it works. I found the putter encouraged a consistent stroke, producing a reliable roll even when I didn’t find the center of the face. When I did hit the sweet spot, the feeling was nice, although not as soft as many of the putters featured here.

The milled-face isn’t just practical, it also adds to the visuals. Throw in the lovely head cover and the Pistol grip and you have a premium looking blade without having to pay a premium price.

• Read our full Cleveland HB SOFT 2 Model 1 Putter Review

Best classic design

No guide to blades would be complete without one of the best Scotty Cameron putters. We’ve opted for the Super Select Newport 2.5 model, thanks to its premium build, traditional, classic finish and its superb performance on the greens.

Scotty Cameron has become a byword for quality when it comes to putters and it's evident here. The milling technique sees each putter getting a second pass, resulting in an improved sound and feel off the face. Then there’s the tungsten weighting system, which also contributes to the superb feel as well as the putter’s stunning looks.

If you’re familiar with Newport putters you’ll notice that this model is wider. It’s especially apparent at address, where the additional width seems to increase the length of the sightline, helping us to line up more effectively. Behind the ball, the putter sits perfectly flush to the green, which, once the stroke has started, seems to encourage you to square up the face through impact.

Certainly we experienced plenty of forgiveness, helped by the addition of the two 20g tungsten weights positioned in the heel and toe. Missing the sweet spot still led to a solid feel at impact and a ball that rolled on line for much of the time.

If money is no object and you’re in the market for a sleek looking blade with impressive forgiveness then the Super Select Newport 2.5 should go straight to the top of your most wanted list.

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

Best alignment

While a blade is typically thought of as being the most traditional of putter choices, today’s offerings do tend to pack plenty of tech in. The Ai Dual ½ ball is one such example.

The Ai-Duel insert is, unsurprisingly, created using A.I. It's a variable thickness face that aims to deliver more consistent ball speed across the face. It’s made from a dual-layer urethane and does translate to one of the softest putter faces I’ve tested in a while.

Other tech in play includes Odyssey's FRD (Forward Roll Design) Groove, which alongside the insert, is designed to get the ball rolling smoothly and quickly, reducing the amount of skid and bounce. In practice it works, with the smooth roll noticeable, especially on quick greens. I’d also say this was helped in no small part by the SL 90 shaft. It has 20-30g of counterbalance in the butt end, helping to quieten the hands, which as result improved my tempo no end.

The most noticeable design element however is the addition of the ½ ball alignment aid to the familiar Double Wide DB shape, that Odyssey says blends the toe flow of a blade with the greater forgiveness of a mallet. It’s perhaps a little divisive but if it suits your eye then it’s a clear and easy-to-use alignment aid that should pay dividends for anyone who struggles to set up consistently and get their ball rolling on their start line.

• Read our full Odyssey Ai-Dual ½ Ball Double Wide DB Putter Review

Best mid-price

One of the most iconic blades of all time, the Anser secured its place in the putter hall of fame many moons ago. This version is from the brand’s Scottsdale range and will suit the eye of the traditionalist. It’s a simple, paired back design allowing the famed shape to take center stage.

On the greens, the Anser excelled on longer putts, making those tricky-to-judge 30 and 40-footers a little less so. If you struggle with your lag putting then this flatstick might be the magic wand you;re looking for. On shorter putts I was perhaps less consistent, which I put down to the alignment aid; I’m used to a single dot and I struggle to adjust to the line used here. However alignment visuals are down to personal preference, and the Anser may well suit your eye perfectly.

It’s worth noting that Ping offers a WebFit Putter app, where you can get some assistance in finding the best Ping putter for your game, based on your shape, weight and feel preferences as well as your regular misses.

• Read our full Ping 2024 Anser D putter review

Best looking

While there are plenty of elegant putters in this guide, the TP Reserve B13 gets the vote as the best looking thanks to the exquisite precision milled clubhead and sublime ‘silver dune’ finish. What's more you can also mix and match a number of head designs to fit your preferences and you get a leather magnetic head cover to complete the look.

But of course, a good looking putter also needs to perform on the greens, and the TP Reserve B13 does just that.

Setting up to the ball, the black sightline makes aligning the club a straightforward affair. Once you’ve struck the ball, the grooves deliver that premium feel you’d expect. It’s not overly soft like you get from an insert but being a little firmer helps to create a sophisticated sensation, not dissimilar from the Scotty Cameron featured elsewhere in this guide. We found that it led to a very consistent roll, with the speed off the face sitting nicely between too spongy and too hot.

• Read our full TaylorMade TP Reserve B13 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 Sam De'Ath, while other members of the Golf Monthly team contribute to the putter tests as well, and between all of our writers we are able to efficiently test the vast majority of the biggest product releases and convey the pros and cons eloquently. We test the putters outdoors on real greens with a variety of premium golf balls to get a full understanding of design features, feel, sound and looks.

Testing takes place across multiple rounds of golf in varying conditions, as well as both outside and inside. Testing a putter over one round of golf would not ensure a fair test - our tester could putting really well or really badly on the day which could then influence how they rate the putter. Therefore we test across multiple rounds to get a better understanding of how the putter performs.

We try all different shot types during testing, including short putts inside 5ft, mid-range putts for 15ft+ and longer lag efforts from over 30ft from the hole. We also hit putts from off the green and from collared rough surrounding the greens to get a better understanding of the putter. We also test the putters indoors - because Sam takes care of the putter review, he also tests the best putting mats on the market - to do this, he tries out new models of putters we are testing and reviews two or more products at once!

Ultimately, we aim to be as insightful and honest as possible in our reviews and it is important to state here that no manufacturer can buy a good review from us. Our team tells it exactly how it is, good or bad.

How to choose a 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? Here's what you need to consider when choosing the best blade putters.

Feel & Sound

We’re talking not just about the feel and sound the ball makes coming off the face, but also how the putter feels in your hands. If you don't like how it feels you won't feel good using it, so that is something to consider straight away.

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. This is useful as long as you understand the purpose of the weighting. So 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. The speed of the greens you play on is important too. Slower greens might require more weight, while faster greens require less.

The 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. Generally speaking, strokes with a lot of arc will require a thinner grip (which is why you tend to see thinner grips on blades and thicker ones on mallets), but this is very much down to personal preference.

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. There also different styles of blade as you can see above so have a think about what you like to look down on. You might like something quite short and compact, or perhaps you want something a bit wider with extra real estate behind the ball. There is no one size fits all answer (or should that be 'anser') with blades.

Value

Our final tip is to think about price for the best blade putters, because while there are some premium designs out there, there are also some models which offer excellent value. A premium putter won't necessarily hole more putts than a budget putter, indeed in some cases the opposite might be true as it's very much down to what suits the individual golfer. What a premium putter will do is it will feel much nicer, both in the hands and through impact. It will also look great in your bag and make you the envy of your playing partners, which for some is an importnt part of the golfing experience.

Basically, all blade 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.

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