We Found the Best Putters for Every Golfer to Try This Year

Posted by Admin July 25, 2024 Golf

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The 7 Best Golf Putters in 2024, Tested and Reviewed

What to Look for in a Putter

In 2024, you’ve got more putter options than ever, so no matter what type of stroke you have, you can find one that’ll give you the control and feel you’re looking for. You can get a classic blade putter for supreme feel, a mallet for maximum forgiveness, or a mid-mallet that combines the best of both worlds. Beyond the type of putter head you’re working with, you will find all kinds of shaft lengths, loft, lie angles, face types, and more. None of these variations are a panacea for an imperfect stroke, but each feature is vital in crafting the perfect putter for you.

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Head Shape

Blade putters have a smaller, more compact head that is designed for precision and control. Mallet putters have a larger, more forgiving head designed for stability and forgiveness. Mid-mallets straddle the line between blades and mallets, offering precision and forgiveness.

Loft

Putters have varying degrees of loft on their faces. Most commonly, putters have around 3° to 4° of loft, but models with more or less loft exist. Loft is influenced by factors like length, head shape, hosel design, and the type of stroke the putter is suited for. The objective of the loft is to minimize skid and get the ball on the correct path as soon as possible.

Length

Putter length is the distance from the top of the grip to the bottom of the putter’s sole. It should be long enough to allow you to stand comfortably with your arms hanging naturally. While you can always choke down on a putter if you prefer it shorter, it’s best to get the correct length so that the putter is precisely balanced from butt to head.

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Materials

Putters can be made from a variety of materials, including stainless steel and various polymers. The material affects the putter’s weight, feel, and forgiveness. Some putters are made exclusively of steel, resulting in an incredible feel and a satisfying “click” when you strike the ball, while putters that utilize an insert generally lean toward forgiveness and fluid contact.

How We Tested

Our team at Men’s Health are lifelong golfers, so we’ve been testing out putters for a lifetime, giving us a solid foundation to judge today’s modern putters on a multitude of criteria. When we were testing out the above putters, we were looking at weighting, balance, feel, and forgiveness. Some putters, like a Scotty Cameron, have been a go-to for our writers thanks to their satisfying click and exceptional feel, while new releases like the Odyssey Ai-One putter has given us a chance to test ourselves with a more forgiving, weighted putter that strokes the ball in a completely different way. Ultimately, we picked putters that we liked the most, but there are so many options today, you really can’t go wrong when you’re trying to make a decision on a new putter.

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