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.

The Quick List

Best Blade Putters

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 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 zero torque

If you’ve been itching to try a zero torque putter but find that some of the designs are a little too radical for your tastes, then the Antidote SB1 from Bettinardi should pique your interest.

Bettinardi is known for making some truly stylish, and refined, putters and has done it again with the Antidote SB1; it uses the shape of its SB1 blade but applies the zero torque concept. In short, a zero torque putter has the shaft axis running straight through the CG placement, which means with the Antidote you have a center-shafted putter with plenty of onset.

The putter looks the business, with its precision milled face and diamond blast finish, but it’s the ‘T’ alignment aid that really caught my eye. It’s ideally suited to the smaller head shape, helping you to quickly and effectively set up to your intended start line.

I’d expected the feel to be soft thanks to the milled stainless steel face and Bettinardi’s F.I.T. (Feel Impact Technology), and it was just that. Less face surface achieved through the deep groove pattern results in a remarkably smooth roll, which in turn really aided my distance control, especially on longer putts.

I was pleasantly surprised with just how forgiving the Antidote SB1 was, and it's genuinely one of the most forgiving putters I have tested recently.

• Read our full Bettinardi 2025 Antidote SB1 Putter

Best adjustability

While Mizuno is perhaps better known for its buttery soft irons and superb drivers and fairway woods, the Japanese brand brings the same experience and attention to detail to its range of putters.

The OMOI 01 is one of two blades offered in the M.Craft range. The OMOI tag relates to the heavier head weight that’s the signature component of this blade, along with the adjustability on offer.

The additional weight is designed to improve stability, and this can be altered via a set of interchangeable weights (3, 8 and 13g) and an accompanying tool; these sit on the sole at the toe and heel and enable you to adjust the total head weight by 10g, allowing for a level of customization that you don’t get with many putters. On the greens, with the heavier weights in, the putter delivered plenty of stability, aided to by the mid-sized Lamkin Sink Fit grip,

The putter looks the part, too. The forged 1025 carbon steel milled face is stunning, with the premium materials and finish reflected in the price.

• Read our full Mizuno M.Craft OMOI 01 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

Most forgiving

If you don’t typically associate blade putters with forgiveness, then think again. The Evnroll Neo Classic ER2 features plenty of tech designed to help you to become more consistent on the greens.

First up are the two sole weights positioned at the rear of the head. They add a nice dose of stability, especially on long putts, and you even order custom weights if you want to add or remove weight; the putter comes as standard with two 27.5g weights.

Then there’s the polymer aluminum insert, which adds some softness compared to the metal face of the brand’s ER2V putter. For me, it led to an improved sensation, especially on longer putts where feel becomes ever so important.

It’s worth noting that the ER2 features a single bend hosel, which translates to a more balanced head rather than having the toe hang you get from a shorter slanted neck. This affects how the putter is squared up through impact, so you’ll want to make sure this fits your stroke.

• Read our full Evnroll Neo Classic ER2 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 premium option

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 and 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 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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