Updated on November 8, 2026
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What is the best putter in 2026? The Odyssey Ai-Dual Square 2 Square #7 Putter is the best of the 79 putters tested by MyGolfSpy in 2026 and took home the gold on Golf Digest's Hot List. The Bettinardi BB 6.0 is the best mallet and the Mizuno M.Craft Osaka the best blade in the MyGolfSpy tests. Here is our roundup of the 15 best putters of 2026, which you can filter by shape and price.
Top photo: A golfer lines up a mallet putter behind the ball on the green. PattayaPatrol, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
The 15 Best Golf Putters of 2026
15 putters shown.
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| Rank | Putter | Type | Price | Cited by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odyssey Ai-Dual Square 2 Square #7 MyGolfSpy: Best of the 79 putters tested in 2026 Check price on Amazon ↗ | Zero-torque | 400 $ | ✓ 2 out of 3MyGolfSpy: Best of the 79 putters tested in 2026Golf Digest: Gold medal |
| 2 | Bettinardi BB 6.0 MyGolfSpy: Best Mallet Check price on Amazon ↗ | Mallet | 495 $ | ✓ 2 out of 3MyGolfSpy: Best MalletGolf Digest: Gold Medal (BB Series) |
| 3 | Mizuno M.Craft Osaka MyGolfSpy: best blade, best on short putts Check price on Amazon ↗ | Blade | 299,99 $ | ✓ 1 out of 3MyGolfSpy: best blade, best on short putts |
| 4 | TaylorMade Spider Tour / Spider ZT Golf Digest: Gold medal Check price on Amazon ↗ | Mallet | 350 $ | ✓ 2 out of 3Golf Digest: Gold medalGolf Monthly: Editor's Choice (Spider 5K-ZT) |
| 5 | PING Scottsdale Tec Golf Digest: Gold medal Check price on Amazon ↗ | Mallet | 435 $ | ✓ 2 out of 3Golf Digest: Gold medalGolf Monthly: Editor's Choice |
| 6 | Scotty Cameron Phantom Golf Digest: Gold medal Check price on Amazon ↗ | Mallet | 500 $ | ✓ 2 out of 3Golf Digest: Gold medalGolf Monthly: Editor's Choice (Phantom 9.2) |
| 7 | L.A.B. Golf DF3i Golf Digest: Gold medal | Zero-torque | 500 $ | ✓ 2 out of 3Golf Digest: Gold medalGolf Monthly: Editor's Choice |
| 8 | Odyssey Tri-Hot Square 2 Square Golf Digest: Gold medal Check price on Amazon ↗ | Zero-torque | 550 $ | ✓ 2 out of 3Golf Digest: Gold medalGolf Monthly: Editor's Choice |
| 9 | PING Scottsdale Anser 4 / Anser 2D Check price on Amazon ↗ | Blade | 259,99 $ | 2 out of 3 MyGolfSpy: 2nd and 3rd among blades Golf Digest: Silver Medal (Scottsdale Series) |
| 10 | PXG ZT Check price on Amazon ↗ | Zero-torque | — | 2 out of 3 Golf Digest: Silver medal Golf Monthly: Editor's Choice (Hot Rod ZT) |
| 11 | Ben Hogan BHM02 MyGolfSpy: 3rd among mallets | Mallet | 249,99 $ | ✓ 1 out of 3MyGolfSpy: 3rd among mallets |
| 12 | Bettinardi Antidote Golf Digest: Gold medal Check price on Amazon ↗ | Mallet | 450 $ | ✓ 1 out of 3Golf Digest: Gold medal |
| 13 | PING PLD Milled Golf Digest: Gold medal | Blade | 485 $ | ✓ 1 out of 3Golf Digest: Gold medal |
| 14 | Bettinardi BB 7.0 MyGolfSpy: runner-up mallet, best on short putts Check price on Amazon ↗ | Mallet | 494,99 $ | ✓ 1 out of 3MyGolfSpy: runner-up mallet, best on short putts |
| 15 | Scotty Cameron Studio Style Golf Digest: Gold medal Check price on Amazon ↗ | Blade | 500 $ | ✓ 1 out of 3Golf Digest: Gold medal |
Rank: Our summary of three 2026 guides (see methodology). Price: Retail price in the United States as published by Golf Digest’s 2026 Hot List or, if unavailable, by MyGolfSpy; “—” if not published. Data as of November 8, 2026.
Our Method
We cross-checked three 2026 guides: MyGolfSpy, Golf Digest and Golf Monthly. Each model receives one point for each guide that recommends it (half a point for a silver medal on Golf Digest’s Hot List), plus one point if it is ranked No. 1 overall or in its category by at least one guide. In the event of a tie, the lower-priced option takes precedence. We do not publish any made-up prices. This ranking is updated twice a year, in February and September, following the season’s new releases.
How to choose
Blade, mallet, or zero torque?
The blade putter is suitable for players whose putter follows an arc. The mallet putter, which is more stable, helps with short putts and is forgiving on off-center strikes. “Zero-torque” or balanced putters, such as those from L.A.B. Golf, do not rotate during the stroke—a new feature that has been excelling in tests for the past two years.
Length and lie
A putter that's too long or too short can throw off your stance and alignment: have it adjusted—it's quick and inexpensive.
The price
The best putters in the MyGolfSpy test aren't the most expensive: the PING Anser and Ben Hogan cost less than $260.
Fred’s Take
The putter accounts for 40% of the shots in a round: it’s the club where making the right choice pays off the most. Try a mallet or a zero-torque putter if you’re missing short putts; a blade if you like to feel the head.
Frequently Asked Questions About Golf Putters
What is the best putter in 2026?
The Odyssey Ai-Dual Square 2 Square #7 putter, ranked #1 among the 79 putters tested by MyGolfSpy in 2026 and a gold medalist on Golf Digest’s Hot List.
Blade or mallet?
The mallet putter is more stable and more forgiving; the blade appeals to players who like to feel the head. MyGolfSpy tests show that mallet and zero-torque putters are the most helpful for the majority of amateur golfers.
What is a zero-torque putter?
A putter whose shaft axis passes through the head's center of gravity: the face stays square effortlessly throughout the swing (L.A.B. Golf, Odyssey Square 2 Square, TaylorMade Spider ZT).
Which inexpensive putter should I get?
The Ben Hogan BHM02 and the PING Scottsdale Anser 4 and 2D—both highly rated by MyGolfSpy—cost less than $260.