Top 7 Best Putters For Beginners [Updated 2023]
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Putting is the single most important part of golf. If you want to shoot lower scores, learn to love putting and more specifically, your putter.
Putting accounts for 35-50% (or more) of every shot per round. Yet, most golfers practice putting the least and don’t put a huge emphasis on buying a putter they love.
Instead, most golfers spend the most money on a driver and also the majority of their practice time with this club. Don’t get me wrong, while the driver is important, never forget that you drive for show and putt for dough.
As the great Arnold Palmer said, “Putting is a fascinating, aggravating, wonderful, terrible, and almost incomprehensible part of the game of golf.”
To help you become a better putter, make sure you play the right putter for your game. Here are picks for the best putter for beginners.
Best Putters for Beginners (Updated 2023)
Buying a new putter isn’t like buying woods, irons, or wedges. Those clubs are more about distance, accuracy, and keeping up with new technology.
But putting remains pretty simple. Since you’re only hitting it on the greens or from the fringe, it’s more about feel than anything else. You want to make sure that your putter gives you a ton of confidence over any putt.
There are three types of putters; blade putters, mallet putters, and high MOI putters.
Blade putters are best for “arc” putters (those that take it in to out), while mallet putters are great for players who prefer a straight back, straight through method.
Finally, high MOI putters are the newest type of putter and work for either type of putting stroke. This style is the most forgiving, making it great for golfers who are just starting out.
Aside from style, you also want a putter with built-in alignment too. Here are five of our favorite putters for beginners that have forgiveness plus alignment features.
Also Read: How To Measure Putter Length
1. Odyssey 2 Ball Ten Triple Track Putter (Most Forgiving)
Most Forgiving
Odyssey Golf 2 Ball Triple Track Putter
- Odyssey triple track putters combine an impressive grouping of premium technologies
- Developed from callaways innovative golf ball alignment system
- Triple track uses vernier hyper acuity for better and more consistent alignment
- Innovative multi-material shaft saves 40 grams of weight
- Provides a firmer feel and enhanced sound at impact compared while maintaining the same roll benefit
The Odyssey 2-Ball putter just keeps getting better over the years. It revolutionized the putting world with its original inception and continues to be a favorite with golfers to this today.
The design is so clean with the black/white look. The two ball design itself should instill confidence in lining up putts but the new triple track lines should help even more. I’m confident this putter will help you get the putts on the proper start line.
While the 2-ball head is sleek, don’t forget about the new shaft too. Odyssey shortened the steel section and reduced the total weight by seven grams for an even more consistent stroke. Paired with the white-hot insert for optimal feel, this putter is hard to beat.
But just make sure you have the right type of stroke for this putter. As Odyssey said on their website, “The 2-Ball Ten Triple Track is a double bend face-balanced mallet best suited for golfers with strokes with minimal face rotation and arc.”
2. Cobra King 3D Printed Agera Putter
Great Look & Feel
Cobra King 3D Printed Agera Putter
- The Cobra King 3D Agera blends superior performance, high MOI and inertia, and stability in a luxurious style
- Very lightweight
- Exceptional feel
Cobra continues to push the boundaries in their equipment, which is nice to see as they don’t rest on their past designs and continue to innovate. The new Cobra King 3-D printed Agera putter is a perfect example.
That’s right, it was the first of its kind and created with the help of a 3-D printer for maximum stability, which is needed for beginners. It has a steel chassis that lowers the center of gravity and creates even more stability. Paired with the aluminum face and SIK face technology, it’s the most accurate putter they’ve ever designed.
According to Cobra, this SIK face technology makes this good for any type of stroke. As they said on their website, “Whether you have an ascending, neutral or descending attack angle, every putt will have a consistent launch and trajectory.”
This unique, 3-D putter is available in black or chrome design with several shaft options (single bend vs. short slant). Both look great and an excellent choice for beginners.
3. Ping 2021 Putter
Steel Shaft
Ping 2021 Putter
- Optimized MOI and CG, giving you incredible forgiveness
- Responsive Dual-Durometer insert
- Shallower grooves across the face offer a soft feel and consistent roll
The new Ping 2021 putter series is one of the best picks for beginners. These putters make it easier than ever to save strokes on the green thanks to its incredibly forgiving design.
Ping’s latest putter has multi-material construction to increase MOI, which makes it much more forgiving than ever. Not to mention, simple alignment aids to help you set up square over every putt. Plus, there are tons of different styles to choose from to match your stroke and personal preference.
These putters also offer a “fetch ball pickup” feature, which makes it easy to grab your golf ball without bending over. If you haven’t developed a consistent stroke yet, this putter line will help you tons!
4. TaylorMade Spider EX Platinum
Highly Rated
Taylormade Spider Tour Putter
- Modern mallet putter designed with multi-materials for high moi
- Lightweight 6061 aluminum core
- Based on robot testing of pure roll groove vs. solid face
- Vibration damping pu foam embedded between the body and frame for enhanced sound and feel
TaylorMade golf is famous for their “Spider” putter line that has become a big hit for golfers worldwide as it’s incredibly forgiving.
The latest edition, the EX Platinum, is even better than the original thanks to it’s three dot alignment system. Not to mention, the new “Fluted Feel” shaft gives it even more stability for a consistent stroke.
Plus, there are tons of ways to customize the putter thanks to multiple shaft options.
5. Odyssey Triple Track Putter
Top Pick
Odyssey Triple Track Putter
- Triple Track alignment that will improve putting accuracy
- This classic name is synonymous with legendary performance
- Provides a firmer feel and enhanced sound at impact while maintaining the same roll benefits of the popular White Hot Microhinge Insert
While technology doesn’t change much for putters, one thing new putters have that older ones don’t are built in alignment aids. This makes it easier than ever for players (especially beginners) to line up putts and get them started on the correct line. Which should lead to more putts finding the bottom of the cup.
Perhaps the best putter for alignment is the Odyssey Triple Track putter. The latest version from Odyssey makes it easier than ever to line up any putt thanks to its unique triple line design. The two blue lines and one main red line make it easy to line your ball up on every putt.
But what makes this putter even better is that there are so many designs to choose from. They offer blade, mallet, and high MOI putters, all of which have the triple track alignment.
The shaft is also rebalanced to help you improve tempo and consistency. Paired with the alignment and matching Callaway Triple Track golf ball, you should make more putts than ever!
6. Cleveland Golf Huntington Beach
Great Value
Cleveland Golf Huntington Beach SOFT Putter
- Speed optimized face technology produces consistent distance on every putt
- Diamond cnc milling pattern with deep grooves provides soft feel with a true roll
- Optimized cg location through strategic weight redistribution provides solid feel and stability
- 6 tour-proven shapes will suit any golfer's stroke and style
Another great putter for beginners is the latest from Cleveland. Their Huntington Beach putter is simple, very affordable, and great for players just starting out. Looks wise, you can’t beat the chrome or all black version either.
They have different models and even offer recommendations based on your stroke type. Not to mention, they are a fraction of the price of most putters.
7. S7K Standing Putter
Highly Rated
S7K Standing Putter
- The S7K’s ultra-light grip and shaft transfer tons of feedback to your hands
- Exceptional feel, balance & roll
- Super lightweight
The final putter on our list is the S7K Standing putter. This blade model is unlike any other putter on this list for one reason; it can stand on its own. That’s right, this putter can stand up by itself, if you set it down on a slope.
So what’s the point of this type of putter?
It helps you get into the proper setup position every single time. You don’t have to worry about the toe or heel being up or your hand position. Instead, the perfect setup is built right into this golf club.
Plus, it’s arguably the best putter to make the most of your practice sessions too. You can go through your routine, line up the putt, address it, and then walk back to review. The putter will stand on its own, you can check your alignment unlike every other putter on this list.
Since most putts miss from poor alignment, this is a great club for beginners. It’s also 100% legal if you want to use it in tournaments and available in right or left-handed models.
Top Questions to Find the Best Putter
Still not sure which putter is the best one for your golf game? Keep scrolling to see some top questions so you can buy with confidence.
How do you choose the right putter?
Choosing the right putter and right driver are arguably the two most important clubs in your arsenal. Since you use them both on nearly every hole, you want them both to elicit tons of confidence when you grab them out of the bag.
For choosing the right putter, you need to:
- Use a comfortable grip that matches your style.
- Buy the right putter length (more on that in the next question).
- Find the right head that gives you confidence solely from a looks’ perspective.
- Make sure the putter style matches your unique stroke. If you have an arc putting stroke, you will likely benefit from a blade putter. If you have a more straight back, straight through putting stroke, choose a mallet putter. Or, a less conventional putter like the TaylorMade Spider which can work with either type of putting stroke.
Once you have the right putter, make sure to spend plenty of time on the practice putting green. Work on the short putts to build confidence and make it your favorite club in the bag.
What length of putter should I use?
This is a great question and one that I don’t think enough golfers ask when investing in a new flat stick. Putter length is so important because the right length will make it easier to get your eyes in the correct position at address. The right length will also help you feel more comfortable over the ball which should lead to more confidence.
When speaking with an advanced golfer I know who works at a golf store, he said that most players use a putter that is too long. Most golfers use 35-inch putters when they would benefit greatly from a 33 or 34 inch length instead (assuming you’re using a traditional putter, not a long one).
The easiest way to determine the correct length is to recruit a friend and do this simple test.
- Start by getting into your putting position with your arms hanging down naturally.
- Have your friend measure from the top of your hands to the ground and that number should be your total putter length.
Make sure to double-check your putter length before buying to ensure it will help your short game.
What kind of putter should a beginner use?
Choosing a putter is very different from choosing a driver or other clubs that are used with a full swing. Since the goal isn’t distance with a putter, new technology doesn’t play as much of a role.
Instead, you want to find a putter that is forgiving, looks good, and most importantly, feels good. Any of the ones on this list can help a beginner start to build a consistent short game.
What is the most forgiving putter?
If I had to pick a putter that is the Odyssey 2-Ball putter. It’s forgiving, easy to use, and has incredible alignment aids.
But a forgiving putter isn’t something you should worry about as much as you might with other clubs. Since you’re not hitting it hard, with tons of speed (like a driver), forgiveness isn’t the biggest priority. Don’t get me wrong, beginners should have a putter that requires some forgiveness, but it shouldn’t be the primary focus.
Can beginners use blade putters?
Yes, beginners can use blade putters if their natural stroke matches a blade putter. If a player has a more in to out putting stroke, it’s actually beneficial to use a blade putter. The extra toe hang will help square the face at impact to create a consistent roll.
However, not all blade putters are the same. Some are extremely unforgiving with minimal alignment aids. So if you do want a blade and your stroke opens and closes the face, just make sure it has forgiveness and easy alignment lines.
Final Thoughts
Don’t forget, becoming a great putter is vital if you want to lower your handicap.
Make sure you play one that is forgiving with alignment aids. The more you love your putter, the better you will get in this crazy game of golf.
What is your favorite putter for beginners?
Let us know in the comments!
Phil Grounds
Phil is an avid golfer, and the creator of The Golfers Gear. He’s been playing golf for 30 years, and is obsessed with improving his game and sharing his experience helping fellow golfers score better.
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