Best Blade Putters 2025: The purest putters you should consider to help you on the greens

By , Golf Equipment Writer

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For putters, we had seven testers - six members of the TG team, and Former World Golf Trick Shot Champion Geoff Swain - all hit 15 putts with each of the 72 putters included in our largest putters test to date. While making the putts, our testers were looking out for how the ball rolled off the putter face, how much feedback the putter provided, how stable the putter was, how easy the putter was to align, and how the putter looks. All of the information was quantified to give you the results. 

Where did we test? 

We performed our 2025 putters test at the amazing Prince's Golf Club in Kent, England. They have two outstanding putting greens, one directly outside the newly refurbished clubhouse and the other by The Lodge. The test was spread out over two days, but on both days we did everything exactly the same. We set out seven stations, so everyone was putting at the same time, and every tester completed five of the stations, making three putts at each. 

Putters

As our largest putters test to date, we tested 72 putters in total - 24 blades, 37 mallets, and 11 zero-torque. With each putter, every tester hit 15 putts, which meant that every putter was hit 105 times. In total, we hit 7,560 putts. 

Our test included 19 manufacturers, with a wide range of putters.

The golf ball 

To get the best and most reliable data possible, we always insist on using a premium golf ball.  

Over the last few years, we’ve used several of the best golf balls to conduct our testing, including the Callaway Chrome Tour, Bridgestone Tour-B, and Titleist Pro V1. This year, we used the TaylorMade TP5.  

The TP5 offers consistency and performance that is up to the standards of numerous tour pros, including Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood, and has won many Majors.

Having the best putter accompanying you on the golf course is absolutely priceless. Watch your handicap tumble as quickly as the ball drops in the holes with one of the best blade putters of 2025.

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Finding the best putter can be a tedious task, but once you find the perfect flat stick, it can absolutely transform your game. The flipside to that is, choose the wrong putter and it can make your life on the golf course a living nightmare.

Putter is arguably the only club in your game you consciously want to use less – I don’t know what you’re relationship is like with your 3-wood… Switch to one of the best 7-woods. Anyway, back to putters…

As I was saying, every golfer buys a putter hoping it’s going to hole more putts than their previous model, and in turn, get less use. For that very reason, when golfers find a putter they like, they tend to hold onto it for a long time, much longer than any other club in their bags.

On average, golfers will use their putter for 15 to 20 years before switching. Even then, it probably isn’t the case that you’re flinging the one you’ve trusted in your bag for so long. Chances are it’ll sit in your garage (never your shed, keep golf clubs out of your shed!) until the new putter goes cold and you have old reliable to fall back on.

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current blade to one of the best blade putters 2025 has to offer, or if you’re here because you’d typically play with one of the best mallet putters and you’re fancying a switch, I’m going to help you out as much as I can, determine whether a blade is the right head for you and, if so, which model is going to work best for your putting style.

Best Blade Putters 2025: At a glance

Best overall: Toulon Hollywood H1 | View Offer

Best Odyssey: Odyssey Ai-One Silver Milled Two T CH | View Offer

Best Scotty Cameron: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Newport 2 | View Offer

It might be the case that a blade putter just won’t work for your action and stroke; in that case, give up. Don’t really. I’m a golfer who’d love to play week-in, week-out with one of the best blade putters, but I just don’t have the hands, stroke, or anything really to suit using a blade. For that exact reason, I use one of the best zero-torque putters. That could be a stretch for some of you, and one of the best mallet putters could do the trick.

I think we can all agree that blades are the prettiest putters. When you walk into a golf retailer or pro shop, you’re instantly drawn to the blades, I know you are. You’ll inevitably pick up a Scotty Cameron Newport or Ping Anser, roll in a couple of putts, and think you’re prime Tiger. Sadly, that form never transfers to the course.

Blades are difficult to hit, they offer very little forgiveness, and there’s much more skill required to roll a blade putter (well) than there is with a mallet or zero-torque putter. If you’re looking for some forgiveness on the greens, then a blade putter probably isn’t the best option.

However, if you’re looking to heighten feel, and you consider yourself a pretty decent putter, then one – if not all – of the best blade putters of 2025 should be right up your street.

Finding the best blade putter for your game doesn’t have to be difficult, but there are certain factors to consider before investing in your new flat stick. First, it’s important to consider the neck (hosel). I’ll touch more on this in the detailed buying guide below, but for now, I’ll quickly sum up. With blade putters, traditionally, there are two main neck options – plumbers and slant. Double bend is now an option, but it’s not as common.

Blade putters tend to suit a player with an arc to their stroke, and that’s exactly what plumbers and slant necks allow for. With both of those necks, the putter will have toe-hang, and that enables the golfer to release the blade through impact without it having a negative impact on the direction.

If you have a straight-back-straight-through stroke, a blade could still work for you, but you might be manipulating the putter head rather than letting it do its thing naturally.

The other major consideration is what head size you want and/or need. You can find some really thin blades like the Odyssey Ai-One Silver Milled Two T CH, built much more like a traditional blade. Also, there are wider blades like the Scotty Cameron Studio Style Newport 2.5 Plus. To the traditionalist, some blade putters on the market will look like a mid-mallet, but that’s because manufacturers know most golfers want to play with a blade putter, so they’re branching out to give golfers more options.

I’ll discuss head size in more detail in the buying guide. But for now, let’s take a look at the best blade putters of 2025…

Best Blade Putters 2025

TG TEST RATING 85.71%

Introducing the No.1 blade putter... the Toulon Hollywood H1. This putter is an absolute work of art. One of our testers described it as the Mona Lisa of putters, it's that special.

Not only did the Hollywood win the award for being the best blade putter, but it also took the gold medal for looks out of all 72 putters tested (not just blades).

Away from looks, the Hollywood excelled in every area. The feedback from this putter is absolutely out of this world (No.1 in the entire test). The extensive milling process the 304 stainless steel face endures definitely helps to provide a soft feel.

Tying in with feedback is how well the ball rolls off the putter face. The Hollywood finished in T1 for roll against all 72 putters. Another win for the Hollywood in the blade category is for stability. Being the size it is, this putter is extremely stable.

As you can probably imagine, alignment isn't the best feature of the Hollywood. The single white dot doesn't offer much assistance, but it's easy to square up behind the ball.

Out of 25, only one of our testers scored the Hollywood below 20 (19), very high marks for a very premium putter. A deserving winner of the blades category.

Pros

  • No.1 blade putter of 2025
  • Looks amazing
  • Feedback and roll are incredible
  • Super stable for a blade putter

Cons

  • Alignment isn't this putters strongsuit
  • Roll
    4.7
  • Feedback
    4.9
  • Stability
    4.3
  • Alignment
    2.9
  • Looks
    4.7
  • Overall
    4.3
Loft 2° - 4°
Lie Angle 68° - 72°
Length 33" - 38"
  • 304 Stainless steel
  • Deep tuna face mill
  • Full shaft offset
  • H1 Hosel
  • 355g Head weight
  • 45° Toe hang

TG TEST RATING 82.86%

This is everything a blade should be and more. The Odyssey Ai-One Silver Milled Two T CH looks amazing in the bag, in your hands, and behind the ball. It screams luxury and premium.

For a slim blade putter, it's very easy to align and stable. Those two areas are where you'd perhaps expect a blade to be marked down, but that's not the case with the Ai-One Silver Milled Two. Alignment receiving a score of 3.43 might seem low, but for blades, that's the joint-fifth-highest score.

I've already mentioned looks, but I have to touch on it again. The silver is really eye-catching. It's very traditional, but the gold Ai-One insert really adds to the putter and livens it up. Touching on the Ai-One insert, that's what makes the ball roll so well off the face and deliver the amazing feedback.

The Odyssey Ai-One Silved Milled Two might not have won any categories, but overall, it was the second-best blade putter in our test. One of our testers scored this putter 24 out of 25 (the highest mark achieved for a blade putter, and only three scored this in the entire test).

Pros

  • Joint-highest rated blade putter in our 2025 test
  • Good alignment aid
  • Looks fantastic
  • Very stable for a blade putter

Cons

  • Slim blade isn't the most confident-inspiring
  • Roll
    4.3
  • Feedback
    4.4
  • Stability
    4.1
  • Alignment
    3.4
  • Looks
    4.4
  • Overall
    4.1
Loft 3°
Lie angle 68° - 72°
Length 32" - 36"
  • Ai-One insert
  • Full shaft offset
  • 43° Toe hang
  • 350g Head weight
  • SL 90 shaft
  • Milled pistol grip

TG TEST RATING 82%

The Scotty Cameron Studio Style Newport 2 is the bronze medal winner in the blade category. This is one of only three blade putters to have received a score of 24 (the highest awarded to a blade putter).

In my opinion, the iconic Newport 2 is the best it has been in years. In every area, this is a great putter, and it thoroughly deserves its position on the podium.

The Scotty Cameron Studio Style Newport 2 is an exquisite, premium, pure putter that rolls amazingly end-over-end with every stroke. The impressive roll can be linked to alignment. Despite being a relatively thin blade, it sits well behind the ball, and it's very easy to trust the line. The Newport 2 finished T3 for roll and stability alongside the fifth-best blade putter.

I'm surprised the Newport 2 didn't finish first in any categories, but it did pick up the silver medal in two categories - feedback and looks - only losing out on the top spot to the No.1 overall blade putter.

The Newport 2 scored extremely well in our 2025 putter test, best of all five Scotty Cameron's we tested. This iconic putter is a great choice for blade lovers or golfers looking for a pure flat stick.

Pros

  • Joint-highest rated blade putter in our 2025 test
  • Classic and iconic design
  • Amazing feedback from the insert

Cons

  • Very conistsent and hard to pick a fault 
  • Roll
    4.3
  • Feedback
    4.5
  • Stability
    3.7
  • Alignment
    3.5
  • Looks
    4.5
  • Overall
    4.1
Loft 2.5° - 4.5°
Lie Angle 68° - 72°
Length 33" - 35"
  • Studio Carbon Steel (SCS) face insert
  • Chain-link face milling technology
  • 303 Stainless steel
  • Medium toe flow
  • Full shaft offset

TG TEST RATING 81.71%

One of only three blade putters in our test to score a near-perfect score of 24 out of 25. The Scotty Cameron Studio Style Newport 2.5 Plus was widely praised by all seven testers. Only one tester didn't like how the ball rolled off the face, but their scores in other categories definitely helped balance out the overall scoring, and I think the Newport 2.5 Plus should be happy with a fourth-place finish.

Obviously, finishing just outside the podium is painful, but out of 24 blades, and being one of only three blade putters with a score of 24, the Newport 2.5 Plus has a lot to be proud of.

There's no denying this is a great-looking putter - it finished T3 for looks. Feedback was exactly the same story. The Studio Carbon Steel face insert delivers a premium feel on every stroke.

I did think stability would've been this putter's strong suit in the blades category, but that didn't materialize. However, a score of 4 is very respectable.

The Newport 2.5 Plus might not have won any awards, but it's a great blade putter if you're looking for something slightly wider.

Pros

  • Joint-highest rated blade putter in our 2025 test
  • Such a good-looking putter
  • Alignment and stability is strong for a blade putter

Cons

  • Wider blade might not please the traditionalist
  • Roll
    4.1
  • Feedback
    4.4
  • Stability
    4.0
  • Alignment
    3.4
  • Looks
    4.4
  • Overall
    4.1
Loft 2.5° - 4.5°
Lie angle 68° - 72°
Length 33" - 35"
  • Studio Carbon Steel (SCS) face insert
  • Chain-link face milling technology
  • 303 Stainless steel
  • Jet neck
  • Near maximum toe flow
  • 3/4 Shat offset

TG TEST RATING 79.33%

The Royal Rose finish of the Bettinardi Queen B 8 certainly is striking. This putter scored very well for looks, with a score of 4.33. The Queen B 8 received its highest score for looks and roll, two areas we really expected this putter to score well.

Feedback was slightly lower than I expected, but 4 out of 5 isn't bad by any stretch. The Queen B 8 sits amazingly at address, and it does help with alignment. Speaking of, this putter scored well there, 3.5 might not sound great, but among the blade putters, it's T3.

Where I would say this putter missed out on a podium position is stability. While the ball rolled well, and the feedback was impressive, the putter didn't feel as stable through impact as other blade putters.

Had this putter been a tad more stable and produced slightly better feedback, the Queen B 8 could easily have achieved a medal. That being said, a fifth-place finish is really good.

Pros

  • Lovely Royal Rose PVD finish
  • The ball rolls incredibly well off the face
  • Frames the ball nicely and is easy to align

Cons

  • Compact head almost looks toy-like
  • Roll
    4.3
  • Feedback
    4.0
  • Stability
    3.7
  • Alignment
    3.5
  • Looks
    4.3
  • Overall
    4.0
Loft 1° - 5°
Lie angle 68° - 73°
Length 33" - 38"
  • Mini honeycomb face milling
  • Royal Rose PVD finish
  • 303 Stainless steel
  • 362g weight
  • Full shaft offset
  • 1/4 Toe hang

TG TEST RATING 77.14%

Undoubtedly, Cobra's best putter we tested. The Sport-40 Vintage absolutely wiped the floor with the other Cobra putters. This putter packs the stability of a mallet in a sleek blade head.

It definitely didn't come as a surprise to us that this putter emerged from the test as the most stable blade putter alongside the No.1 blade putter. It feels like it's on rails.

The outstanding stability helps this putter produce an excellent roll. Factor in the LA GOLF Descending Loft Face Technology, and you have a very stable putter that rolls end-over-end perfectly.

A sixth-place finish is higher than we would have expected before testing, but having used this putter, every tester agrees the Sport-40 Vintage is exactly where it should be.

Pros

  • Incredibly stable blade
  • Brilliant roll
  • Super soft feel

Cons

  • Slim blade minimizes alignment assistance
  • Roll
    4.3
  • Feedback
    3.9
  • Stability
    4.3
  • Alignment
    3.0
  • Looks
    3.9
  • Overall
    3.9
Loft Descending Loft Technology 1° - 4°
Lie angle 70°
Length 34" - 35"
  • LA GOLF’s Descending Loft Face technology
  • 304 Stainless steel
  • Soft pebax insert
  • Adjustable weighting system
  • 40° Toe hang

TG TEST RATING 76.57%

The seventh-best blade putter in our 2025 putter test. The Scotty Cameron Studio Style Newport Plus is such an iconic putter that looks amazing. There's no surprise this putter scored its highest mark for looks (4.43).

In every other category, the Newport Plus scored between 3.43 and 3.86, very respectable scores for such a sleek blade. This is definitely a putter for the purists to consider.

We didn't feel this putter had the best roll or produced the best feedback of the Scotty Cameron putters we tested, but, given its size, we were very impressed by how easy it is to line up. The Newport Plus, with its slightly wider profile, sits really square and well behind the ball.

With a seventh-place finish, it's not surprising the Newport Plus didn't win any awards, but it's a very consistent blade that will please the vast majority of golfers. Purely from a looks and traditional perspective, who wouldn't want this putter in their bags?

Pros

  • Iconic and classic blade
  • Very consistent
  • Delivers a good roll

Cons

  • Not as good as other Scotty Cameron blades in our test
  • Roll
    3.9
  • Feedback
    3.7
  • Stability
    3.7
  • Alignment
    3.4
  • Looks
    4.4
  • Overall
    3.8
Loft 2.5° - 4.5°
Lie angle 68° - 72°
Length 33" - 35"
  • Studio Carbon Steel (SCS) face insert
  • Chain-link face milling technology
  • Medium toe flow
  • Full shaft offset
  • 303 Stainless steel

TG TEST RATING 76%

Every tester was on a very similar page in every category when it came to scoring the MacGregor MT Milled 004. I distinctly remember every tester commenting on the unfinished look. While some testers didn't mind the finish (or lack thereof), others really disliked it. It didn't hinder the overall looks score.

It wasn't the easiest putter to align, and that's been reflected in its score for alignment. Across the board, it received 3 out of 5, with one tester awarding it 2 for alignment - very consistent.

The roll on the MT Milled 004 definitely surprised most of the testers. It came second for roll, only behind the overall best blade putter. This putter also punched above its weight for feedback and stability.

For the price, this has to be a blade putter you consider.

Pros

  • Great roll 
  • Incredible feedback
  • Very stable

Cons

  • The headcover isn't the most secure
  • Roll
    4.4
  • Feedback
    4.3
  • Stability
    4.0
  • Alignment
    2.9
  • Looks
    3.4
  • Overall
    3.8
Loft 3°
Lie angle 70°
Length 33" - 35"
  • Carbon steel
  • Full shaft offset
  • 360g Head weight

TG TEST RATING 73.71%

A real surprise entity in our 2025 putter test. Vega isn't a widely known or widely consumed golf brand. But, if you're in the market for a new blade putter, how much attention should you pay to the Vega Merak AB?

This putter might not have won any awards in our test, but it's a really solid model that's well worth your consideration. The ball absolutely fires off the face, which helped the Merak AB score well for roll (4.14) because it's really positive, but that same fiery face hinders feedback (3.71). Very much a double-edged sword.

Stability and alignment are both impressive for a blade putter. This putter does have quite There's very little you can say to criticise the Vega Merak AB. If anything, it's not produced by one of the big guns in putting, but the ball doesn't know what the putter is!

Pros

  • Good positive roll
  • Consistent performer
  • Stable blade

Cons

  • Similar putters are available for less cost
  • Roll
    4.1
  • Feedback
    3.7
  • Stability
    3.6
  • Alignment
    3.3
  • Looks
    3.7
  • Overall
    3.7
Loft 3°
Lie angle 70°
Length 33" - 36"
  • Deep straight grooves
  • Duel mill pattern
  • Black PVD finish
  • Full shaft offset

TG TEST RATING 72.67%

One of the biggest surprises from our 2025 putter test. The Teardrop TD-1 was a very consistent performer across the board.

Teardrop's Leading Edge Alignment system, a contrasting white line on the top line of the face, works really well on this sleek blade. Without that technology, I think this blade would have scored much lower than 3.17 for alignment.

An area where the TD-1 punched above its weight is stability, with a score of 4, this putter finished T4 in this category among blade putters.

The TD-1 produces a brilliant roll (4), and the feedback is pleasant (3.67). On the whole, the TD-1 scored very well in our entire test, enough to earn it a top 10 finish in the blades category.

Pros

  • Consistent putter
  • Incredibly stable for a thin blade
  • Great roll

Cons

  • Simple design but not catch many people's attention
  • Roll
    4.0
  • Feedback
    3.7
  • Stability
    4.0
  • Alignment
    3.2
  • Looks
    3.3
  • Overall
    3.6
Loft Variable
Lie angle 70°
Length 31" - 36"
  • Roll face
  • Crank hosel
  • Leading Edge Alignment system
  • Radial face design
  • Grooved friction face
  • 1020c Carbon steel

TG TEST RATING 72.57%

The Battle Ready II Closer performs like a classic blade in a slightly larger profile. Thanks to the larger profile, the Closer is really stable. This putter is one of only seven blades to score 4 or more for stability.

A couple of our testers were surprised by how well the Closer performed. I don't think any of us were expecting the ball to roll off the face as well as it did. While the roll was positive, and the feel was soft, the feedback was slightly dull.

You don't get an awful lot of help with alignment because it's a blade putter, but the Battle Ready II did score fairly well for alignment compared to other blades of a similar shape.

It's hard to criticise the appearance of this putter, but it also doesn't really stand out. The Closer has a couple of great features, but nothing special. This is a very solid blade that's super stable and rolls the rock well.

Pros

  • Good stability
  • Solid positive roll
  • High MOI

Cons

  • Not the greatest feedback
  • Roll
    3.9
  • Feedback
    3.4
  • Stability
    4.0
  • Alignment
    3.1
  • Looks
    3.7
  • Overall
    3.6
Loft 1° - 5°
Lie angle 68° - 72°
Length 33" - 38"
  • Improved MOI with hollow body construction
  • S Cor technology
  • Ultra-thin putter face
  • Pyramid face structure
  • Injection molded core

TG TEST RATING 71.43%

The Ping Anser is about as iconic as it gets when it comes to putters. But does iconic help you out on the greens?

It most definitely doesn't, but does that mean you shouldn't pop the Ping Scottsdale Anser in your bag? There's no denying this is a good-looking putter. There's nothing special to it, which I think is why it didn't score higher than 3.57 for looks, but it's classic and traditional, and who doesn't love that?

The Anser scored well for alignment (3.14) in the blade category. The two-tone helps to square the putter up at address, and the contrasting white line helps line the ball up to the centre of the putter face.

It's not the most stable putter, but that's not a common trait of Anser's. Where they tend to excel is in their roll and feedback. Is that the case with this model? Compared to other blades, the Anser didn't perform badly, with a score of 3.86 (in both categories), but it's not good enough to win any awards.

A very solid, iconic blade that no one would be scoffed at for popping in their golf bag.

Pros

  • Consistent model
  • Easy to align
  • Iconic blade that ticks a lot of boxes

Cons

  • Nothing particularly special, but very hard to fault
  • Roll
    3.9
  • Feedback
    3.9
  • Stability
    3.4
  • Alignment
    3.1
  • Looks
    3.6
  • Overall
    3.6
Loft 1° - 6°
Lie angle 16° - 24°
Length 32" - 36"
  • Full-face pebax insert
  • Highly forgiving
  • Full shaft offset
  • 345g Head weight

Best Blade Putters 2025: Results

RankingManufacturerModelScore (Percentage)
1 (T3 Overall)ToulonHollywood H185.71
2 (T6 Overall)OdysseyOdyssey Ai-One Silver Milled Two T CH82.86
3 (9 Overall)Scotty CameronStudio Style Newport 282
4 (10 Overall) Scotty CameronStudio Style Newport 2.5 Plus81.71
5 (13 Overall)BettinardiQueen B 879.33
6 (T16 Overall)CobraSport-40 Vintage77.14
7 (18 Overall)Scotty CameronStudio Style Newport Plus76.57
8 (T19 Overall)MacGregorMT Milled 00476
9 (27 Overall)VegaMerak AB73.71
10 (30 Overall)TeardropTD-172.67
11 (31 Overall)PXGBattle Ready II Closer72.57
12 (T34 Overall)PingAnser71.43
13 (37 Overall)OdysseyAi-One Double Wide71.33
14 (40 Overall)Zebra GolfMilled Series 00369.33
15 (T41 Overall)PXGBattle Ready II Brandon69.14
T16 (T44 Overall)TaylorMadeTP Black Juno68
T16 (T44 Overall)EvnrollNeo Classic ER268
18 (T50 Overall)CobraWidesport Vintage65.14
19 (T52 Overall)Zebra GolfAIT 464.57
20 (T60 Overall)WilsonInfinite Windy City60.57
21 (64 Overall)Cleveland GolfFrontline Elite 1.059.43
22 (T65 Overall)WilsonStaff Model 880257.71
23 (68 Overall)Cleveland GolfHB Soft 2 Eight57.14
24 (69 Overall)RAMFX-01 CNC Milled56.57

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Best Blade Putters 2025: Buying Guide

Head size

Blade putters are available in a range of sizes. You can find really thin blades, like the bullseye, you might find at mini golf, or a thicker, wider blade that some golfers might look at and think it’s a mid-mallet.

With a putter, I think you have to like the way it looks because this is where most of your confidence comes from. Obviously, chances are most golfers will prefer the look of a thinner blade over a thicker one, but it might not be the case that it’s the better putter for your performance-wise.

To find out which head size you need, the best course of action is to have a putt with as many heads as possible in varying sizes.

Neck

Whether you refer to it as the hosel or neck, finding the right one for your putting stroke can majorly improve your performance on the greens. There are three main hosel types – double bend, slant, and plumbers. There are also centre shafts, flow necks, and single bends, but they’re mainly a variant of the three former neck options. Flow necks are longer than slant necks, single bends – as the name suggests, have only one bend, as opposed to two, and centre shafts work in a similar way to the double bend, but they help to promote a more central strike.

Determining the right neck for your stroke isn’t particularly difficult, it just takes some time putting with each neck to figure out. A good place to start is by taking a look at your stroke, working out whether it’s straight-back-straight-through (double bend, single bend, centre shaft), has a slight arc (slant neck, flow neck), or has a profound arc (plumbers neck). Now, that is just a guide, and depending on the head that’s attached to the neck, it can change which neck you need. Again, to find the best neck and head combination, you need to hit putts with each option.

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 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 the ball to stop nearer to the hole or, even better, cause them to drop at the right speed and not bounce out of the hole.

Balance

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.

Loft

Having a positive roll is extremely important, and the best way to achieve this is by having loft at impact. Most putters tend to be between 2° and 4° in loft, but that might not work for everyone. The amount of loft you apply at impact will influence how much loft your putter needs. The majority of golfers will find a putter with a loft between 2° and 4° to work for them, however, it’s not a certainty.

Grip

Unlike any other club in your bag, you can grip the putter however you like. There’s no right or wrong. There might be conventional and unconventional, but if the ball drops, hold it any way you see fit. For the most comfort when you’re putting, it’s good to find a putter grip that works with how you hold the putter. If you like to have two thumbs on the front of your grip, you might want to think about a wider grip, or if you hold it like every other club in your bag, something thinner should work well.

Alignment aids

Every golfer’s eyes work differently. An alignment aid that works for you might not work at all for your playing partner. A good way of working out whether or not an alignment aid works for you is by setting up over a putt, lining it up to a target, keeping the putter lined up to the target, stepping behind the ball, and looking to see where you’re aiming. If you’re right on the money, then you’ve found an alignment aid that works for you. If not, it’s back to the drawing board, I’m afraid.

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 colours. The colour you like most might not be the best colour to help you hole more putts.

Sound and feel

Putting is completely personal. Perhaps the most personal factor is sound and feel. Sound and feel can be influenced by head material, whether it’s a plastic insert or one piece of milled 303 stainless steel. There’s no right or wrong when it comes to sound and feel. What one person hates, you might love. It’s important to find a putter that sounds and feels exactly how you want it to, regardless of what anyone else thinks. They’re not the ones putting with it, you are!

Price

You can purchase putters for as little as £50 and for as much as £600. Everyone has a budget, even if that’s no budget. I will say, splashing out on a quality putter is a very good investment because it’s the club you use most in your bag, it’s the one that can help you chalk the most shots off your game, and it tends to be the club you keep hold of the longest.

If your budget is £300, you have tonnes of putters at your disposal to choose from. However, if you’re thinking of spending up to £150, I think it’s worth upping that if possible and tightening your budget on another product.

Even if you buy the £600 putter, and you keep it for 10 years (less than the average), that’s only £60 a year. When you think of it like that, it’s a no-brainer.

Best Blade Putters 2025: FAQs

  • What is the No.1 putter in golf?

    There isn't an out-and-out No.1 putter. Depending on who you ask, you'll receive a different answer. I love zero-torque putters, and for me, the No.1 putter is the L.A.B. Golf MEZZ.1 MAX. Based on our test results, the TaylorMade Spider Tour X L-Neck and Odyssey Ai-One Square 2 Square Jailbird are the joint-best putters of 2025.

  • What is the most popular putter on Tour?

    The most popular putter manufacturer on Tour is Odyssey. There are more Odyssey putters played on Tour than any other brand. However, just because they're widely used on Tour, and might even be used by your favourite Tour player, that doesn't mean you should use one.

  • What putter does Rory McIlroy use?

    Rory McIlroy uses a TaylorMade Spider Tour X, a variation of the joint-best putter from our 2025 putters test.

  • What is the best putter for an average golfer?

    Regardless of your ability, the best putter is the one that gives you the most confidence and helps improve your scores. There isn't a specific correlation between skill and club when it comes to putters, like there is with other clubs. If you're an average golfer, go for whichever putter works best.

  • Is a blade or a mallet putter better?

    This purely depends on the individual. The only way to find out is by having a putt with both. If you feel like you might not be putting well with a blade or mallet, try a mid-mallet or zero-torque putter, and that could do the trick.

  • Is a mallet putter more forgiving?

    Typically, mallet putters are more forgiving than blade putters, but that doesn't make them the most forgiving. The best high MOI putters include mallet and zero-torque putters. If you're looking for more forgiveness from a blade putter, it can be worth experimenting with a centre shaft.

  • Are expensive putters better?

    The short answer is yes because the materials are of better quality, the craftsmanship is more premium, and there is more customisation possible to help you build the perfect putter for your game. If you have a tight budget, it's worth stretching it as far as possible to broaden your options and tighten the budget elsewhere.

  • Do you need a putter fitting?

    Having a putter fitting isn't essential, but working with an established putter fitter can help you find the perfect putter for your game. While you may be able to find the best putter without any assistance, seeking the assistance of a trained fitter will be an advantage rather than a hindrance.

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