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Best putters of 2027

Updated November 9, 20262027 news checked November 9, 2026

No 2027 putters have been announced. Putters don't follow yearly cycles, so the best 2026 performers carry into 2027.

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Oct 2026

Newest releases going into 2027Newest available

Srixon announced its second-generation ZXi irons on Oct 16, 2026 ($1,499.99). Mizuno's Pro S-4 irons reached retail in September 2026 ($1,505). Odyssey released its TRTL and TRTL MAX putters on Oct 29, 2026. These are the newest models you can buy, but none has published independent test results yet.

As of Nov 9, 2026

2027 puttersNothing yet

No 2027 putters have been announced. Odyssey's TRTL family from late October 2026 is the newest major release.

We check for 2027 news daily. Last checked November 9, 2026. See every 2027 announcement.

Top 10 putters of 2026

Placeholder list: These are the top putters of 2026, not 2027. 2027 models aren't in stores or independently tested yet. We'll replace this list as 2027 clubs are released and reviewed.

#ClubBest forPrice
1TaylorMade Spider Tour XBest overall$349.99
2L.A.B. Golf DF3iMost forgiving$499
3Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.2RBest mallet$549
4PING PLD Milled Anser 30Best blade$449
5L.A.B. Golf OZ.1iBest zero-torque$399
6Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square #7Best for a straight stroke$399.99
7Scotty Cameron Studio Style Newport 2Best for an arc stroke$499
8Bettinardi BB 6.0Best premium milled$495
9Wilson Infinite Zero Torque LakeviewBest budget$199.99
10Cleveland HB Soft 2 Black RetreveBest for beginners$199.99
#1 · Best overall

TaylorMade Spider Tour X

$349.99 list price

Independent Golf Reviews' best putter overall.

Good forMost golfers who like a mallet
Skip it ifYou want a classic blade
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)
#2 · Most forgiving

L.A.B. Golf DF3i

$499 list price

Independent Golf Reviews' most forgiving, highest-MOI pick.

Good forGolfers who miss short putts
Skip it ifYou like feel and feedback
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)
#3 · Best mallet

Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.2R

$549 list price

Independent Golf Reviews' best mallet putter.

Good forMallet players who want premium
Skip it ifYou're on a budget
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)
#4 · Best blade

PING PLD Milled Anser 30

$449 list price

Independent Golf Reviews' best blade putter.

Good forArc-stroke putters who like blades
Skip it ifYou want maximum forgiveness
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)
#5 · Best zero-torque

L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i

$399 list price

Independent Golf Reviews' zero-torque pick.

Good forGolfers curious about zero-torque
Skip it ifYou like toe hang
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)
#6 · Best for a straight stroke

Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square #7

$399.99 list price

Independent Golf Reviews' pick for a straight-back, straight-through stroke.

Good forStraight-stroke putters
Skip it ifYou have an arcing stroke
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)
#7 · Best for an arc stroke

Scotty Cameron Studio Style Newport 2

$499 list price

Independent Golf Reviews' pick for an arcing stroke.

Good forClassic blade fans
Skip it ifYou want a mallet
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)
#8 · Best premium milled

Bettinardi BB 6.0

$495 list price

Independent Golf Reviews' best premium milled putter.

Good forPlayers who want milled feel
Skip it ifYou want a budget pick
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)
#9 · Best budget

Wilson Infinite Zero Torque Lakeview

$199.99 list price

Independent Golf Reviews' best budget putter.

Good forBudget buyers who want zero-torque
Skip it ifYou want premium materials
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)
#10 · Best for beginners

Cleveland HB Soft 2 Black Retreve

$199.99 list price

Independent Golf Reviews' pick for beginners.

Good forNew golfers
Skip it ifYou want a milled face
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)

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FAQ

Blade or mallet?

Blades suit arcing strokes. Mallets suit straighter strokes and add forgiveness.

What is a zero-torque putter?

A design balanced so the face resists twisting during the stroke. L.A.B. Golf popularized it.

Do expensive putters perform better?

Not reliably. Several budget putters tested close to premium models in 2026.

Sources

  • Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)
  • PGA TOUR Superstore, Golf Equipment Launch Calendar (2026)
  • ifrothgolf, Launch Radar: golf gear releases, dated and sourced (2026)