If you're a left-handed golfer, you don't need us to tell you that finding readily available stock of left-handed golf clubs is a tough task! However, that's where we come in to help, as this list of the best putters for left-handers will discuss what makes a good putter for those lefties out there, as well as discuss the all-important availability of left-handed putters.
Considering the vast majority of golfers are right-handed, finding readily available stock of left-handed golf clubs can be a pain in the backside. That's why we've made this buying guide to help you lefties find the right putter for your game - we'll discuss what makes a putter good for the left-handers and discuss the all-important availability of left-handed models.
All of the models we have below were originally tested with the right handed models, but thankfully the lefties in our testing team have given the left handed options a test run to see if the performance is similar.
Most putters, including some of those featured in our best putters list - will be available in left-handed versions, but these often require a custom fit and a long wait from a manufacturer. For example, the best TaylorMade putters, best Odyssey putters and best Ping putters will, generally, have most of their putter models in a left-handed variation when custom ordered. You'll find many of the best Scotty Cameron putters only have a handful of left-handed options.
We'll cover putters you can be custom fit for, putters that are readily available in stock and options from all price ranges and shapes to suit all budgets, wants and needs.
The Quick List
One of the best putters Odyssey make comes in the stylish black and gold colorway - standing over this putter makes the hole feel 5ft wide.
The Bettinardi Inovai 6.5 provides you with a feeling of security given the weight and size of the mallet head, making those shorter putts feel that bit easier.
Classy looking version of the timeless Anser head milled from forged steel. Excellent feel are coupled with a classy, simple finish.
The shape of the Cleveland HB Soft might not be to everyone's taste, but the versatile putter gave us great feel and forgiveness in testing.
The Scotty Cameron 2024 Phantom 9 is a jaw-droppingly beautiful putter with unbelievable weight and feel to match the looks.
Style, forgiveness and and a Descending Loft Technology are on offer with the Cobra King Vintage Cuda putter, ensuring consistent rolls.
A great option for players with a lower budget for a flatstick, providing a firm but consistent feel on the green and excellent alignment features.
Best Left-Handed Putters
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Odyssey Ai-One Milled Two T Putter
Odyssey are known for producing some of the best golf putters on the market and, with their newest set of releases, it's the Ai-One Milled Two T putter that really stands out, with luxurious looks making way for premium performance that won't let you down.
Like some of the best Callaway drivers, Odyssey have implemented Artificial Intelligence technology to create what Odyssey is calling "the most advanced insert in golf". The Ai-One offers a range of different head shapes and sizes but with this particular blade model we loved the unique contours and the navy blue PVD finish.
Feel was superb in testing, giving us consistent roll and speed. Despite this being the traditional blade-design, we were pleasantly surprised by the levels of forgiveness on offer, with Odyssey working their magic to increase the size of the sweetspot.
- Read our full Odyssey Ai-One Milled Two T Putter Review
Bettinardi INOVAI 6.5 Putter
The 6.5 was added to the 2024 INOVAI range after previously only being available as a limited edition run. It's a quirky design that is essentially a blocky variation of a fang design. The unusual head shape is designed to optimize the putter’s MOI (Moment of Inertia) thanks to triangular vents which save weight and re-distribute it to the perimeter to help provide greater stability and forgiveness.
Ranked as one of the best Bettinardi putters on the market, in it performed really well during our testing. It sits nicely behind the ball and importantly feels square at address, inspiring confidence as you stand over the ball.
Soft feel is a consistent feedback once putts are struck and the sound is pleasing on the ear. As well as being one of the most forgiving putters around, we would also recommend the INOVAI 6.5 as one of the best putters for high-handicap golfers, even if that isn’t necessarily who it is aimed at.
- Read our full Bettinardi INOVAI 6.5 Putter Review
Ping 2024 Anser D Putter
A worthy entrant in our best blade putters guide, the Ping Anser D putter combines the classic, simple Anser design with the stability and forgiveness typically seen in mallet putters.
Looks wise, this ticks every box - from the classic look of the blade head to the traditional 'Ping man' grip, we loved everything about how this putter looked when we tested it.
The extra real estate in the head means it’s a little heavier than your standard blade but in testing we found that extra weight helped a lot. It’s a slight arc design so that added weight helps to keep the face steady on the takeaway and through impact. The performance in testing was sensational and this is definitely right up there when it comes to the best Ping putters.
- Read our full Ping 2024 Anser D Putter review
Cleveland HB SOFT 2 Retreve Putter
When it comes to the best cheap putters, Cleveland produce some of the best, with their models providing an excellent alternative without breaking the bank. In the case of the HB SOFT 2 Retreve, we see a club that has a milled face which provides good feedback, as well as a nice soft feel and a true roll on the greens.
Don't be put off by the 'gimmicky shape', this offering gave us nice forgiveness and responsiveness when we tested it, and it'll even pick your ball out of the hole without you having to bend over!
SOFT (Speed Optimised Face Technology) is a unique face-milling pattern which is designed to preserve ball speed even on those strikes that don’t hit the sweet spot, with the milling pattern becoming more intense nearer the center of the face and less aggressive to the side. Considering the price point, this is a great putter to consider - especially for the higher handicap.
- Read our full Cleveland HB SOFT 2 Retreve Putter Review
Scotty Cameron 2024 Phantom 9 Putter
The 2024 range of Scotty Cameron mallets has seen the brand go for a more futuristic look under the stewardship of design guru Austi Rollinson, who helped design some of the best Odyssey putters for over 25 years before making the switch to Scotty Cameron.
It's easy to see, almost immediately, why we think this is one of the best Scotty Cameron putters. It sits beautifully behind the ball, with two prominent alignment lines helping you line up balls and putter before your stroke. It's compact from heel to toe, meaning it doesn't look or feel bulky, but it's big enough and weighted nicely to inspire confidence with increased forgiveness. In fact, we think it's one of the most forgiving putters out there.
The Phantom 9 comes with two different neck options with both coming with new shaft designs that ensure the bends always point down the target line.
- Read our full Scotty Cameron 2024 Phantom 9 Putter review
Cobra King Vintage Cuda Putter
While Cobra may not yet be a name synonymous with the best putters, the brand is slowly, but surely, looking to change that and the recent models we have tested have performed very well. The Vintage Cuda is just an example of this, with the putter providing a forgiving feel and very stylish look.
Cobra gives the user a lot of adjustability when it comes to the putter head with this model, with interchangeable weights allowing you to personalize your flatstick to how you want it to feel. 15g weights can move in 5-10g in either direction, and additional weights ranging from 5-25g can be purchased separately.
This isn't the softest feel off a putter that we have tested, but the clicky acoustics were nice at impact. The face-balanced design encourages a straight back and through motion and you can feel the stability in the head when using it, comparable with some of the best mallet putters on the market.
- Read our full Cobra King Vintage Cuda Putter Review
Wilson Infinite Bucktown Putter
Having tested hundreds of Wilson golf clubs over the years, we believe they're one of the most under-rated brands out there, especially considering the nine new modeals they've revamped from their entry level Infinite range.
The Bucktown comes as standard with a large oversized grip, which could be softer but remains comfortable when in hand. The fang-shaped head frames the ball nicely and while this putter won't give you the same visual package a Scotty Cameron would, we found it an easy putter to square up at address thanks to three handy alignment lines.
Off the face, this putter has a solid, stable feel - like all of the best putters offer. There is a subtle double mill pattern on the face but the acoustics overall are quite noticeable, especially on longer putts. There is also plenty of forgiveness on offer, which will please higher handicap players.
- Read our full Wilson Infinite Bucktown Putter review
How we test putters
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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.
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What to consider when buying a new putter?
The putter is probably the most important club in the bag because it can save so many shots off your scorecard. With so many different types of putters to choose from, it can sometimes be a little overwhelming, when picking the right putter for you. For that reason, we've set out several things you need to consider before purchasing a new putter, which we have set out below.
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.
Blade shaped putter are for the more traditional player. They are often lighter and are easier to use for those players who rely heavily on feel on the greens. They would be considered a little less forgiving than the mallet putter but can often give a fantastic, consistent roll to putts.
Alternatively, mallet putters are becoming more popular due to improved weight distribution and forgiveness. They may take a while to get used to if you are a blade user, however. We recommend heading to your local pro shop or golf store and having a play around with a few options to see if something catches your eye or feels particularly nice in your hands at impact.
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.
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.
3. Looks
Looks matter. Chances are, if you stand over a putt and don't like how your putter sits at address, the likelihood of you holing that putt have now decreased.
We're strong believers that any club in your bag should have looks that catch your eye, in an attempt to give you every bit of confidence on the course. Golf is a game of fine margins, so giving yourself the best chance to succeed with a putter that you like the look of is a no-brainer.
4. Alignment tools
It's also worth thinking about the alignment tools the putter can offer you. While some golfers may not prefer to have any aiming guides on the back of their putters, most players can seriously benefit from having an aiming line on the back of their putter which can also help to improve your focus on the ball and help you strike through the shot more square.
5. Value
Putters range significantly in price. If you feel your putter is the final piece to your golf game jig saw, they could be worth the investment. If you're still a high handicapper or are new to the game, blowing $500 on a Scotty Cameron may not be the wisest choice.
While left-handed golf clubs equipment may be less readily available compared to right-handed handed golf equipment, there are still plenty of golf clubs available for lefties. But if you're still having trouble finding the clubs you want, we've put together a handy guide on how to find the best left-handed golf clubs, to help you find that. And for some examples of some of the best clubs for left-handed golfers, take a look at our guide on the best left-handed golf clubs or our guide on the best left-handed drivers.
FAQs
Do left-handers need special golf clubs?
Left-handers do not generally need specially designed golf clubs. Left-handed golf clubs work essentially in the same way as right-handed clubs do except they are inverted so that people who are left-handed can swing with them.
Do left-handed golf clubs more expensive?
Generally speaking, when buying a left-handed golf club from a manufacturer, you'll find that the club will typically cost the same as a right-handed golf club. But that can often vary between manufacturers.
Are there any left-handed golfers on the PGA Tour?
Yes, several. Masters champions Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson and Mike Weir are all left-handed golfers, while interestingly Jordan Spieth is a left-hander but plays golf right handed.
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