Bettinardi has been a heavyweight in the premium putter market, consistently producing milled masterpieces that are regularly considered some of the best putters on the market. For 2026, the brand has refined its much-loved BB Series, and I couldn’t have been more excited to get my hands on the new BB49 model ($495/£479) to see how it performs out on the golf course.
Bettinardi BB-49 Putter sole
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The Bettinardi BB-49 Putter has a unique Savanah Blue finish
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I also really like how that unique head finish contrasts with a brushed nickel shaft – similar to that of a KBS C-Taper iron shaft. To complete the aesthetic, the light grey pistol grip rounds off the product excellently, making the whole package feel incredibly high-end.
Setting the BB49 down behind the ball, I found it offered a confidence-inspiring look of a mallet, while allowing me to express enough creativity and feel, similar to that of a blade putter. The putter is created with a smooth transition from the topline to the shoulders that seamlessly melts into the flange at the rear.
The shaft and light grey grip give the BB series a premium look
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The BB49 head has been designed to evenly distribute the 355g weight around the perimeter of the head, providing exceptional balance and control, while framing the ball beautifully, providing a clear sightline and a rounded nature that will appeal to those with a slight arc to their stroke.
The standout technological upgrade for the 2026 BB series is the new VDF (Variable Depth Flymill) Face. Bettinardi has engineered nine individually tuned, precision-milled zones right across the face, which means you get deeper grooves in the…
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