The big trend in drivers this season is adding stability and boosting the moment of inertia (MOI) so tee shots that you mis-hit fly straighter and farther. The big trend in putters in 2024 is similar — more forgiveness and stability.
Twenty years ago on the PGA Tour, most players used heel-to-toe weighted blades like the classic Ping Anser, Scotty Cameron Newport and Odyssey #1. Then, in the mid-2000s, the Odyssey 2-Ball putters exploded and mallets found their way into more and more bags on tour and in local clubs. Fast forward to the mid-2010s, and TaylorMade’s Spider Tour putter, a mid-size mallet with a high MOI but some toe-hang for golfers who have an arced stroke, takes the putting world by storm. Odyssey’s #7 and Scotty Cameron’s Futura X 5, with stability-boosting extensions in the heel and toe became more popular over the last decade too.
Plenty of golfers still love the look and feel of classic blades, but mallets, often made with multiple materials, are here to stay because they allow designers to shift weight into performance-enhancing areas and create bolder alignment features.
The best putter for you is waiting at your local shop, and after going through a putter fitting that includes discovering your idea putter length, lie angle, loft and balance, you will know exactly what it is. The putters listed below can give you a starting point to learn more about clubs you might want to try.
Note: Putters are often released on two-year product cycles, which means updates are released every two years. For that reason, you will see several 2023 offerings alongside new 2024 putters.
Price: $450 each with Black PVD graphite shaft and Lamkin Etched grip.
Specs: Milled 303 stainless steel
Who It’s For: Golfers who love classic shapes and the feel of a milled putter.
Excerpt: “With all due respect to the multi-material Inovai mallets and the golden-toned Queen B Series, these are the putters that most golfers who know Bettinardi covet. Once again, the five different head styles will look familiar, but with an array of widths, hosel configurations and balances, there are several choices for golfers with different stroke types.” Read the full review …
Bettinardi Studio Stock putters. (Bettinardi)
Price: $450 each
Specs: Milled 303 stainless steel with grooved faces.
Who It’s For: Golfers who…
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