Putter buying guides

Best Putters for Different Types of Golfers

Match putter style to stroke type, green speed, and the misses you see most often.

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Different golfers need different help

There is no universal best putter. A golfer who pushes short putts may need clearer alignment or a different toe hang. A player who races lags past the hole may benefit from a heavier head or firmer feedback. Someone on slow greens may like a livelier face.

A quick matching guide

Golfer tendency Worth testing
Face twists at impact Higher-MOI mallet
Strong arcing stroke Toe-hang blade or mid-mallet
Poor distance control Different head weight
Alignment doubts Strong visual alignment aid

Let the miss decide

Do not buy for your best stroke. Buy for the putter that makes your common miss less damaging.