Best Mallet Putters 2025: 37 popular models tested to find you the most forgiving and stable options
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Mallet putters are becoming increasingly popular on Tour, as long-time blade users are ditching their flat sticks for a higher-MOI, more forgiving, and more stable not-so-flat stick. Which of the best mallet putters is going to make its way into your bag?
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Mallet putters have taken over on Tour. For the vast majority of golfers, in the modern game, mallet putters are considered to be the best putters ahead of the best blade putters. Do you agree with this, or are you still using a blade putter?
Over 85 percent of players in the men’s top 50 rankings use mallet putters, and in the women’s game, it’s a very similar number of mallet putters being used (80 percent) by those golfers occupying the top 50 in the world rankings, with a couple of golfers electing to use one of the best zero-torque putters.
The best mallet putters offer more stability, forgiveness, and alignment assistance than traditional blades, which explains their increased popularity and the fact that they now greatly outnumber blades, both on tour and in the amateur game.
The best blade putters still have their proponents, of course, but golfers wanting to maximize the use of modern technology to help them hole more putts will want to choose a mallet or zero-torque putter.
Mallet putters have larger head profiles – compared to blades – enabling manufacturers to distribute more weight toward the head’s perimeter, boosting the MOI and thus promoting more stability throughout the putting stroke. With more surface area to play with, there is more space to be creative with alignment aids also.
Best mallet putters 2025: At a glance
Best overall: TaylorMade Spider Tour X L-Neck | View Offer
Best-looking: Odyssey Ai-One Jailbird Mini Slant | View Offer
Best fang: Toulon Las Vegas H7 | View Offer
There has been a passing of the torch in the mallet putter sphere, with the TaylorMade Spider becoming one of the most popular and most successful mallet putters over the past 10 years. The Spider has been around since 2008, but in 2025, the TaylorMade Spider Tour X won the Masters and PGA Championship.
It definitely helps that two of the best players in the world, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, are using the Spider Tour X, and the same goes in the women’s game with the World No.1, Nelly Korda, using the Spider Tour V.
You don’t have to go back too far until you reach a time in history when mallet putters like Odyssey’s 2-Ball and #7 dominated on Tour, along with Scotty Cameron’s Phantom models. While the Spider Tour X might work for one golfer, it might not be the best mallet putter for you. Your putting could benefit more from the likes of a Toulon Las Vegas, Odyssey #7, or Ping Prime Tyne 4 if a fang-style mallet putter suits your eye and stroke more.
To determine the best putter for you, the only real way to find out is by having a putt with as many as possible. You can whittle down your options pretty quickly by figuring out which hosel suits your stroke. I’ll discuss hosel (sometimes referred to as neck) options in the buying guide below, but for now, here’s a quick overview.
Depending on your putting stroke, there’ll likely be one neck that works best for you; that’s not to say others won’t, but you’ll probably have more success with one over the others. When browsing putters either online or in a golf retailer, you’ll have noticed how the shaft enters the head in different ways; how a shaft enters the head is dictated by the neck.
The most common neck types in mallet putters are single and double bends, plumber’s neck (L-Neck), slant, and centre shafts. There are also flow necks, which tend to be longer slant necks.
Typically, each neck suits a certain stroke because it will help to produce a certain degree of toe-hang, or help the putter sit face-balanced. To understand which neck will work for you, you need to know your putting stroke. There’s a misconception that mallet putters are designed for golfers with a straight-back-straight-through putting stroke. A golfer with that kind of stroke will benefit from using a face-balanced putter, and they tend to feature a single bend, double bend, or centre shaft.
Toe-hang mallets are designed for golfers with more of an arc to their putting stroke, and they’ll usually have either a slant neck, flow neck, or plumber’s neck. The severity of your arc will dictate what degree of toe-hang is necessary.
That’s a brief overview, and something to bear in mind while looking through the best mallet putters of 2025…
Best mallet putters 2025
TG TEST RATING 86.29%
It probably comes as no surprise that the best mallet putter was one of only four putters (three mallets) to be awarded a score of 25. One of our testers described this putter as a "cheat code" because of how effortless it is to putt with.
The Spider Tour X L-Neck was never outside the top three in any category. This putter finished in T3 for roll and looks. I'm surprised by both of them. Mainly roll because the ball rolls amazingly off the TPU Pure Roll insert. However, another TaylorMade model did take the crown for roll.
The True Path alignment massively helps to line the ball up to the hole. A T2 finish for alignment is highly respectable, considering the winner for best alignment also features True Path alignment.
The Spider Tour X L-Neck finished in first position for feedback and stability. Not only is this the most stable mallet putter, it's the second most stable putter out of the 72 we tested, only behind the best zero-torque putter.
This putter is absolutely foolproof. The Spider Tour X L-Neck sits amazingly behind the ball, rolls the rock end-over-end, feels incredible, and is used by the best male player in the world. Do you need any more reasons to give this putter a go yourself?
Pros
- Used by the No.1 men's player in the world
- Joint-highest rated mallet putter in our 2025 test
- Incredibly stable and super easy to align
- Amazing roll and feedback
Cons
- Very hard to fault
| Loft | 3° |
| Lie angle | 70° |
| Length | 34" - 35" |
- True Path Alignment system
- TPU Pure Roll insert
- Grooves angled at 45°
- HYBRAR ECHO Damper
- 21° Toe hang
TG TEST RATING 85.71%
Sadly, for the TaylorMade Spider Tour, it narrowly missed out on being crowned the best mallet putter of 2025, but it lost absolutely nothing in defeat.
The Spider Tour had the best roll of every mallet putter we tested, and the joint best in the entire test, alongside the No.1 blade putter. This putter also won the best alignment award, with a score of 4.57 (best of every putter we tested).
Feedback was the only area where the Spider Tour dropped below 4, and for looks, it scored 4. The Spider Tour is such a recognisable and iconic shape that's been played by some of the best putters in the world. It's hardly surprising this putter performed so well in our test. It's just a shame the Spider Tour X L-Neck exists.
Pros
- Outstanding roll
- Great alignment
- Iconic and stylish design
Cons
- Feedback let this putter down
| Loft | 3° |
| Lie angle | 70° |
| Length | 34" - 35" |
- True Path Alignment system
- TPU Pure Roll insert
- Grooves angled at 45°
- Short slant hosel
- 29° Toe hang
TG TEST RATING 84.57%
The Ai-One Jailbird Mini was voted as the best-looking mallet putter, and it wasn't outside of the top three for alignment, stability, or feedback. For roll, it finished in T6. A very consistent scorer across the board, and it's no wonder it finished third overall.
The biggest compliment you can give the Jailbird Mini is that it's exceptionally consistent. It's a very pleasant putter, and one you can trust. That's priceless on the greens.
Pros
- A super consisent mallet putter
- best-looking mallet putter
- Very stable and great for alignment
Cons
- Didn't roll as good as other Odyssey putters
| Loft | 3° |
| Lie angle | 70° |
| Length | 33" - 35" |
- Ai-One insert
- Versa alignment
- SL 90 shaft
- Navy blue PVD finish
- 1/2 Shaft offset
- 360g Head weight
TG TEST RATING 82.86%
What we all love about this putter is how well the ball rolls off the Ai-One insert. It almost felt automatic, as though you didn't even need to make a stroke, and the ball would roll easily to the hole. That's also thanks to its stability.
It's somewhat surprising the Ai-One Milled Rossie V scored lowest for feedback, but it's not a bad score. Looks and alignment were scored exactly the same. I guess the two go hand in hand because the design of the putter helps to frame the golf ball.
The Ai-One Milled Rossie V finished just outside the podium places, T4, in the mallet category. It's a very solid putter that effortlessly delivers a positive roll. Certainly one for you to consider.
Pros
- Super stable putter
- Roll is great off the titanium Ai-One insert
- Easy to align because the head frames the ball nicely
Cons
- Feedback wasn't as strong as other Odyssey models
| Loft | 3° |
| Lie angle | 70° |
| Length | 33" - 35" |
- Ai-One titanium insert
- Milled stainless steel head
- SL 90 shaft
- Navy blue PVD finish
- 3/4 Shaft offset
- 0° Toe hang
TG TEST RATING 82.86%
Given the popularity of the fang-style mallet, it comes as no surprise that the Las Vegas took second place for looks. The roll off the 304 stainless steel is absolutely incredible, and it helped the Las Vegas achieve a rating of 4.43, giving it a T3 finish for roll.
Where this putter lost ground on those above is with alignment. A couple of us found the contrasting white lines framed the golf ball perfectly, while other testers didn't think it helped enough with alignment. Ultimately, this is what led the Las Vegas finishing in a tie for fourth position, and a little way off the bronze medal position.
I will say, if you're looking for a premium putter that's going to turn heads and strike up a conversation, this is the one.
Pros
- A great-looking mallet
- Very popular fang-style mallet
- Amazing roll
Cons
- Difficult to fault but it is an epxensive putter compared to other models
| Loft | 2° - 4° |
| Lie angle | 68° - 72° |
| Length | 33" - 38" |
- 304 Stainless steel
- Deep tuna face mill
- H7 Hosel
- 360g Head weight
- 45° Toe hang
TG TEST RATING 78.86%
The Prime Tyne 4 finished in T2 for stability. This is a very forgiving putter that I did think would have scored better for alignment, but there's nothing wrong with being above the mallet test average.
This putter scored well for roll and feedback. The PEBAX face insert delivers a lovely and soft feel that most testers enjoyed.
Considering the price, compared to the Toulon Las Vegas, the Prime Tyne is a very appealing fang-style mallet putter.
Pros
- Amazing roll
- Incredibly stable
- Great value for money
Cons
- Square edges doesn't make this fang as eye-catching as others
| Loft | 1° - 6° |
| Lie angle | 66° - 74° |
| Length | 32" - 36" |
- PEBAX insert
- 3/4 Shaft offset
- Black-nickel top rail and matte-black PVD back portion
- H4 Hosel
TG TEST RATING 77.14%
One of our testers gave the Oslo 3 a perfect score across the board (one of only four in the entire test), and while this putter didn't win any awards, it was very impressive across the board.
The Scottsdale Oslo 3 scored exactly the same in every category - the only putter in the entire test. With a score of 3.86 in every category, the Oslo 3 emerged from our test as the seventh-best mallet putter.
Pros
- Highly consistent in every area
- Received full marks by one tester
- Highly forgiving
Cons
- Large mallet isn't for everyone
| Loft | 1° - 6° |
| Lie angle | 66° - 74° |
| Length | 32" - 36" |
- PEBAX insert
- Full Shaft offset
- Ball-width back cavity
- Long alignment line
- Black-nickel top rail and matte-black PVD back portion
- H3 Hosel
TG TEST RATING 76%
However, I'm glad to say I was alone with my thoughts and everyone else enjoyed putting with this model. Including my score (13), the Squareback 2 still finished in T8 in the mallet putters category.
Even with my low scores, the Squareback 2 scored above the test average in every category, barring feedback. Where this putter excels is in its appearance (T3 for looks in the mallet category).
Alignment and stability are very good with the Squareback 2, and this helps to deliver an impressive roll. If you're used to playing with a blade putter, like the Newport, but you want more forgiveness and stability, this is a putter the majority of our testers would highly recommend.
Pros
- Bridges the gap between blades and mallets perfectly
- Highly stable and forgiving
- One of the better-looking mallet putters
Cons
- Doesn't feel as good as the Studio Style blades
| Loft | 2.5° - 4.5° |
| Lie angle | 68° - 72° |
| Length | 33" - 35" |
- 303 stainless steel
- Full Shaft offset
- Studio Carbon Steel (SCS) face insert
- Chain-link face milling technology
TG TEST RATING 76%
The Five didn't massively excel in any areas, it just performed solidly across the board. The round edges of this mallet putter didn't appeal to all of our testers, but apart from looks, this was the highest-performing Mizuno putter in every other category.
The beauty of the Mizuno M.Craft X range is you can build your own putter from scratch. So, if you prefer the look of the Five, but you want a slant neck and lighter head, then you can easily achieve that.
With all three M.Craft X putters, you have the best of both worlds: mallet-like stability, with blade-like performance.
Pros
- Highly customisable
- Performs like a blade with the forgiveness and stability of a mallet
- Amazing feel and feedback
Cons
- Not the prettiest putter
| Loft | 3° |
| Lie angle | 70° |
| Length | 35" |
- CNC-milled face
- 1025 Steel Forged Body
- Milled aluminum back
- Dynamically shallow centre of gravity
TG TEST RATING 74.86%
However, when you putt with the #7 Cruiser, it feels almost effortless; it's honestly a delight to use. The Ai-One insert strikes again! Roll was the #7 Cruiser's best-performing category. This putter really shines on longer putts because it's really easy to get the ball to the hole.
Stability is another positive of this putter, and that can be attributed to the weight and how well balanced the club feels throughout your stroke. I was expecting alignment to be scored higher, but for some testers, the length did make them struggle to line up putts.
In many ways, the weight of the #7 Cruiser is a help, but with regard to feedback, it's somewhat of a hindrance because it does make it more difficult to register a response.
An 11th-place finish in the mallet category is very strong for a putter that isn't going to work for everyone. If the Ai-One #7 sounds like a putter you want to try, it is available, not as a Cruiser.
Pros
- Impressive roll
- Great feel
- Very stable
Cons
- Longer length takes some getting used to
| Loft | 3° |
| Lie angle | 68° - 72° |
| Length | 37" - 41" |
- Ai-One insert
- White Hot urethane striking surface
- Interchangeable front weights
- SL 140 Stroke Lab steel shaft
TG TEST RATING 74.86%
Allow me to explain, considering how strong a two-ball traditionally is for alignment, the Carlsbad only scored 3.57. I would class that as being low for this putter. There was a real variation in scores for the Carlsbad, one tester scored this putter 24, while another, only 13.
It is a large mallet, and that won't suit everyone's eye. A score of 3.43, I think, is fair for looks. The Carlsbad scored well for stability (4.14), but that's probably as expected for a putter of this nature.
Considering every putter in the Toulon 25 Collection has a milled 304 stainless steel face, I was surprised to discover roll and feedback were rated lower for the Carlsbad than the Hollywood and Las Vegas. However, chances are the size of this mallet played a factor.
I personally had a lot of fun using the Carlsbad, and I know a couple of the other testers did too. Although this hasn't won any awards, I wouldn't be quick to dismiss it.
Pros
- Expert artisanship
- Iconic head design that's easy to love
- Incredibly stable and forgiving
Cons
- Lack of contrast in the 2-ball design makes it hard to align that expected
| Loft | 2° - 4° |
| Lie angle | 68° - 72° |
| Length | 33" - 38" |
- 304 Stainless steel
- Deep tuna face mill
- Milled stainless steel
- 6061 Aluminum
- 3/4 Shaft offset
- Face-balanced
TG TEST RATING 74.86%
The Bat Attack delivers an amazingly positive roll, and it helped this putter achieve a high score of 4.29 for roll. Another category where this putter scored well was for stability, 4.14, yet again another fang-style putter ranking highly among mallet putters.
We don't think the Bat Attack is an ugly putter, but it's definitely not the best-looking fang-style we tested. However, are looks really that important?
Alignment (3.57) and feedback (3.57) both scored lower than expected, but it didn't hurt the Bat Attack's overall score. A top 10 finish is very respectable for this putter.
Pros
- Amazing positive roll
- Incredibly stable
- Great feel
Cons
- Square edges and colour options aren't going to please everyone
| Loft | 1° - 5° |
| Lie angle | 68° - 72° |
| Length | 33" - 38" |
- Hollow body construction
- S-Cor polymer
- Ultra-thin face
- Pyramid face structure
- Precision weighting
Best mallet putters 2025: Results
| Ranking | Manufacturer | Model | Score (percentage) |
| 1 | TaylorMade | Spider Tour X L-Neck | 86.29 |
| 2 | TaylorMade | Spider Tour | 85.71 |
| 3 | Odyssey | Ai-One Jailbird Mini Slant | 84.57 |
| T4 | Odyssey | Ai-One Milled Rossie V T DB | 82.86 |
| T4 | Toulon | Las Vegas H7 | 82.86 |
| 6 | Ping | Prime Tyne 4 | 78.86 |
| 7 | Ping | Oslo 3 | 77.14 |
| T8 | Scotty Cameron | Studio Style Squareback 2 | 76 |
| T8 | Mizuno | M.Craft X Five | 76 |
| T10 | Odyssey | Ai-One #7 Cruiser | 74.86 |
| T10 | Toulon | Carlsbad Double Bend | 74.86 |
| T10 | PXG | Battle Ready II Bat Attack | 74.86 |
| 13 | Scotty Cameron | Phantom 5.2 | 73.14 |
| T14 | Bettinardi | Queen B 7 | 72 |
| T14 | Evnroll | V5.2 | 72 |
| T16 | Evnroll | V5.1 | 71.43 |
| T16 | Wilson | Staff Model TM22 | 71.43 |
| 18 | Mizuno | M.Craft X Four | 70.86 |
| 19 | Teardrop | TD-7 | 69.71 |
| 20 | SeeMore | Mini Giant HTx | 69.14 |
| 21 | Teardrop | TD-5 | 66.67 |
| 22 | Vega | Merak SM | 66.29 |
| T23 | PXG | Battle Ready II Apache | 65.71 |
| T23 | Cobra | Supernova 3D Printed | 65.71 |
| 25 | MacGregor | MT Milled 003 | 65.14 |
| 26 | Wilson | Infinite South Side | 64.57 |
| 27 | Zebra Golf | AIT 3 | 64 |
| 28 | Wilson | Infinite Bucktown | 62.29 |
| 29 | Mizuno | M.Craft X Six | 61.71 |
| 30 | Cleveland Golf | HB Soft 2 Eleven | 61.14 |
| 31 | TaylorMade | TP Black Ardmore | 60.67 |
| 32 | Cleveland Golf | HB Soft 2 Retreve | 60.57 |
| 33 | RAM | FX-04 CNC Milled | 60 |
| 34 | Zebra Golf | Milled Series 001 | 57.71 |
| 35 | PXG | Black Hawk | 57.33 |
| 36 | RAM | FX-03 CNC Milled | 51.43 |
| 37 | Cleveland Golf | Frontline Elite RHO | 49.14 |
Best mallet putters 2025: Buying guide
We’ve already discussed the head shape and hosel options, so let’s dive into some of the finer details to consider when finding the right mallet putter for your game.
Shaft length
The length of the putter is also crucial. Standard lengths range from 33 to 35 inches, but the correct length depends on your posture and how your eyes align over the ball. Using a putter of the right length promotes better mechanics and consistency.
As well as standard putters, there are also counter-balance, broomstick, and arm-lock putters that are substantially longer. To determine whether putters of this length work for you, I’d strongly suggest testing one before purchasing because they won’t suit everyone.
Weight
Weight plays a significant role in putters. Heavier putters tend to produce a smoother, pendulum-like stroke and are useful on slower greens, whereas lighter putters offer more feel and control on faster greens.
Depending on your miss, this might also influence whether you want a heavier or lighter putter. For instance, if you tend to leave putts short, opting for a heavier head could help you get the ball to the hole. Whereas, if you typically race putts past the hole, going for a lighter putter might assist you in getting putts to reach the hole at dead weight.
Balance
One of the biggest misconceptions with mallet putters is that they only suit a straight-back-straight-through stroke, but this isn’t the case. There are mallet putters available with varying degrees of toe-hang as well as face-balanced options.
If you’ve ever picked up a putter and held it by its balance point, you’ll have noticed it might sit with the face pointing at the sky, or it could be perpendicular to the floor. This is caused by the balance of the putter. Face-balanced putters point up at the sky, and they tend to suit players with a straight-back-straight-through stroke. Putters can vary in toe-hang, and this is when the toe sits lower than the heel. Based on how much of an arc you have in your stroke, this should influence how much toe-hang you look for. When the putter is perpendicular to the floor, this is a toe-up putter, a sign that the putter is zero-torque.
Lie angle
Lie angle isn’t as commonly considered in a putter as it is with a set of irons, but it definitely should be. Finding the right lie angle will help with your alignment because the putter will sit square at address. It will also influence the direction of your putts, in the same way it does with irons, and it will make the putter feel more comfortable because you won’t have to manipulate the putter so it sits flat.
With mallet putters, you can often tell whether the lie angle is right for you based on how much of a shadow is being cast – and where – underneath the putter head when you’re addressing your ball. Obviously, to test this, you need to put outdoors on a sunny day, but it’s a really quick and effective means of seeing if you need to flatten the putter or make it more upright.
Loft
Getting the ball rolling as soon as possible is key to consistent putting, and the best way to achieve this is by having the right loft at impact. Most putters tend to be between 2° and 4° in loft, but that might not work for everyone, especially if you add or remove loft in your stroke.
Grip
Unlike any other club in your bag, there’s no “correct” way to grip a putter. Comfort and consistency are what matter most. Some players go traditional, others get creative – if it helps you hole putts, it works. The key is finding a grip that suits how you hold the putter. If you place both thumbs down the front, a wider grip can add stability. If your grip mimics how you hold your irons, a slimmer option might feel more natural.
Alignment aids
Alignment aids come in all shapes and sizes, from a single dot to a wide stripe running from the putter face to the back of the head. They can also come in different colors. The color you like most might not be the best color to help you hole more putts.
Every golfer sees the line differently, so the right alignment aid is a personal thing. What helps one player square up might totally confuse another. A simple way to test if an alignment feature works for you is to line up a putt, step in as if you’re going to hit it, then walk behind the ball and check where the face is actually pointing. If it’s bang on, great – that style suits your eye. If it’s off, it’s worth trying something else.
Sound and feel
Putting is a highly personal experience, and sound and feel play a huge role in that. The material of the putter head — whether it’s a plastic insert or a milled 303 stainless steel face — can influence how it sounds and feels at impact. There’s no right or wrong here; what one golfer dislikes, another might love. The key is to find a putter that feels and sounds right for you. After all, you’re the one making the putts, not anyone else.
Price
Putters range in price from as little as £50 to as much as £600. Many golfers are happy to spend big bucks on a driver but will skimp on a putter. However, investing in a quality putter can make a real difference in your game. It’s the club you use most often, the one that can save you the most shots, and the one you’re likely to hold onto for the longest.
Consider this: even if you buy a £600 putter and keep it for 10 years (which is shorter than the average), that’s just £60 per year. When you look at it that way, the investment really starts to make sense.
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