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If you are in the market for a new putter, look no further than this exhaustive guide. Whether it is a traditional blade, a futuristic design or anything in between - we have reviewed and rated it here
About the test We asked all the leading putter manufacturers to send a cross-section from their latest ranges. We then split these putters into three broad categories: Bladed models, Mallet-headed models and Concept models – by which we meant unconventional designs. Reviewing putters is, of course, incredibly subjective – and there is no such thing as ‘best’. But in each category we nominated our favourite model (regardless of price) and a further four that we strongly recommend.
Testers James Whitaker PGA professional, De Vere Oulton Hall
Dan Murphy, handicap 3
Mark Townsend, handicap 8
![]() MD Golf Norman Drew Galway CNC milled from a solid block of soft carbon steel, this putter is packed with feel. It features a new face pattern to increase topspin Left-hand option? No Other models irange: Donegal, Lahinch, Killarney, Tralee, Connemara SRP: £69.99 www.mdgolf.co.uk 02894 460 333 Our verdict ALL things considered, the NCG test team could not find a better all-rounder than the Galway. It is a class act by any standards and as well made as any on test. Mark: It is beautiful to look at, sits snugly and squarely behind the ball and is full of exceptional feel. Dan: You can't fault its flawless, classy looks or its traditional, sleek lines, and we could all have easily mistaken it for a high-end model retailing at three times the price. James: For such a simple, understated putter we thought the grip was slightly on the gaudy side. But this is more of a compliment to the rest of the putter rather than a genuine negative point. |
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![]() Yes! Sandy Compact yet beautiful, this simple concept putter has great alignment aid and a very high moment of inertia to resist against twisting Left-hand option? Yes SRP: £149 www.yesgolf.co.uk 0845 601 5778 Our verdict YES! are renowned for their stylish blades and half-mallets, but it was their flagship concept model that earned a unanimous victory. The Sandy might not be the prettiest at first glance but it quickly grew on us. James: A great blend of simple looks and feel and the C-grooves really get the ball rolling true and end-over-end. Mark: Unlike some of the other putters in this category, which I found to be overly light and inconsistent, this impressive putter felt very solid and stable through the ball. Dan: I really like the way the head sits squarely behind the ball when you put it there at address. Couple this with the easy-to-line-up head shape and you have a real winner. |
![]() Scotty Cameron Studio Select Fastback Precision milled from stainless steel. It is a rounded, beautiful, compact mallet which oozes class and feel Left-hand option? No SRP: £225 (standard); £250 (H) www.titleist.co.uk 01480 301 114 Our verdict UTTER class. From the way it sat so squarely behind the ball, to the way it felt at impact, we found it hard to fault the Scotty Cameron Fastback. Yes, it comes along with a hefty price tag, but for the sheer quality and performance, you would almost certainly consider it money well spent. In our eyes, the definitive mallet. Dan: The perfect example of what a compact mallet should be - it is expertly made, is exceptionally well balanced and sends the ball rolling true and consistently every time. James: Solid and stable through the ball and the simple alignment aids make it very easy to align. |
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![]() Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport 2.6 Precision milled from stainless steel with a centre shaft for greater accuracy Left-hand option? No SRP: £225 (standard); £250 (H) www.titleist.co.uk 01480 301 114 Our verdict ALTHOUGH it is usually reserved for the traditionalist better player, the Newport 2.6 is clearly appealing to any golfer who likes the finer things in life. Mark: This sits really well at address and feels so solid through the stroke and into impact. The way the ball came off the face was a real positive. The centre shaft took a little bit of getting used to, but the idea does make sense to get you looking down the line of the putt and the results were impressive. |
![]() Ping i-Series Anser 4 A two-piece insert combines a urethane layer with a face applique to provide a firm response with superb feel and enhanced feedback Left-hand option? Yes SRP: £115 www.pinggolf.com 01427 615 405 Our verdict WITH a soft yet solid insert, and a timeless look at address, the i-Series proved a winner with our testers. Mark: Genuinely unlucky to miss the top spot for me. Dan: I like the great sound it produces at impact, and it's one of the easiest blades to line up of the selection we tested. James: As with most Ping models, this featured great weight distribution and balance, and the feedback it produced was second to none |
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![]() Odyssey White Hot Tour #2 Unique weight ports in the sole of the putter allows Odyssey engineers to control the weight and centre of gravity to ensure optimum consistency with every stroke Left-hand option? No SRP: £119 www.odysseygolf.com 0208 391 0666 Our verdict ALTHOUGH there were more than a few qualms about the looks of this putter, no-one on test could argue with the performance the White Hot Tour produced. James: I think the insert is one of the best in the review and the feel it offers generated excellent results. Mark: The dark gold finish looks extremely classy and the compact head sat square behind the ball. Dan: I did like this model but it's probably one for the better putter as mishits do not tend to get to the hole. |
![]() Orka SGS DBA P46 Type #1 Precision-milled from a single block of stainless steel, this is a top-quality blend of traditional looks and modern performance Left-hand option? No Other models in range: Type #2 SRP: £119 www.orkagolf.com 0845 862 0061 Our verdict DESPITE being a relatively new brand, Orka are fast earning a reputation for producing top-quality gear at great value price points. And their latest putter from their new SGS range – the P46 Type #1 – is a perfect example. Mark: I loved the beautiful, timeless head shape which sits perfectly square behind the ball and the horizontal face grooves, which promote topspin. Dan: It looks lovely and although the slightly springy face took me a while to get used to, I was soon judging the pace consistently well with this. A £200+ club for half the price. |
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![]() Ping Redwood Piper S Expertly crafted from stainless steel into a classic shape designed for better players seeking the ultimate in feel Left-hand option? Yes Other models in range: Anser, D66, Zing, ZB SRP: £190 www.pinggolf.com 01427 615 405 Our verdict SIMPLICITY and class are the key to the Redwood's success and our testers felt that the uncomplicated, gadget-free looks and feel were only surpassed by the Scotty Cameron Fastback – and even then only just. A great putter which was very unlucky to miss out on the title. Dan: The head sits perfectly square at address and I really like how the unconfusing alignment aid frames the ball before you begin your stroke. The feel is that perfect soft-yet-solid one that you want from a putter. Mark: This putter is very well balanced and the satin finish really looks the part. |
![]() Taylormade Rossa Core Classic Suzuka Traditional shapes and lines give great balance and a soft, grooved insert reduces skidding and promotes true roll Left-hand option? Only in Daytona model Other models in range: Daytona, Lambeau, Fontana SRP: £89 www.taylormadegolf.eu 00800 8624 4653 Our verdict TAYLORMADE are renowned for their game-improving concept putters, but their latest mallet really impressed our team of testers. James: The dark grey finish looks superb and the feel off the face is great. Being picky, there is slightly too much bulk in the toe for me. That can make it look a tiny bit closed at address. Mark: I like this putter but agree with James – and that was all that held a good putter back from being great. Dan: It's amazingly good value. Nice headcover too! |
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![]() Yes! Lizzy Plus Designed to accommodate four different shafts and hosels to cater for all tastes. Stainless steel construction and famous C-Grooves offer great feel Left-hand option? No Other models in range: None SRP: £299 www.yesgolf.co.uk 0845 601 5778 Our verdict WITH a beautifully crafted, round head, and one of the best grips in the review, the Lizzy Plus was a slow burner for our team of testers. It didn't immediately catch the eye but the more we used it the more we liked it. Mark: The interchangeable shaft system, which allows golfers to change the hosel to suit their taste, is a brilliant idea. Dan: I was amazed how changing the shaft altered the appearance and feel of the entire putter. It does make it expensive, but it's still an excellent piece of invention from Yes. |
![]() Gel Golf Pondera Heel-toe weighting, and single-alignment system offers great accuracy. Features full offset on hosel and Gel's unique blue insert Left-hand option? No Other models: Scudo, Rego, Sedo, Sedo II, Vicis, Quasso, Ora SRP: £185 www.gelgolf.com 0207 043 2568 Our verdict ANOTHER putter whose performance belied its looks. All agreed the insert generated a very good roll, but the bright blue finish, coupled with the copper-effect clubhead, wasn't to everyone’s liking. James: The head shape seems a little unsymmetrical to me, but, to be fair, the performance makes up for it. Dan: It is balanced very well and the notch in the back of the club, which helps to ensure your eyes are directly over the club, was very effective. Mark: I'm not convinced by the looks but it does seem to get good results. | ![]() |

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![]() Taylormade Rossa Monza Itsy Bitsy Spider 20 per cent smaller head than the original Spider - and a lighter construction makes the Itsy Bitsy easier to use and control Left-hand option? Yes Other models in range: None SRP: £139 www.taylormadegolf.eu 00800 8624 4653 Our verdict LAST year's Spider was a real hit with us, and the latest version – the smaller-headed Itsy Bitsy – is even more impressive. James: The Itsy Bitsy is easy to swing and the insert gets the ball rolling without skidding. Dan: Although the head looks wacky and confusing at first glance, the outline actually forms a perfect square shape and is therefore incredibly easy to line-up. Mark: A superb flat-stick which was very, very unlucky to miss out on top spot for me. |
![]() Odyssey White Hot XG Hawk A modified half-hex mallet with weighted wings gives a smooth balanced stroke. Distinctive alignment stripe and soft insert offers accuracy and feel Left-hand option? No SRP: £109 www.odysseygolf.com 0208 391 0666 Our verdict FROM the very second you address the ball with the XG Hawk, you can understand why it has such a strong tour following. Mark: The head sits behind the ball really nicely and the vivid alignment aid really works well. James: It's well-weighted and therefore easy to swing back and through on line. Dan: This is undoubtedly an excellent putter. The only thing I didn't like was the soft insert, which made me struggle to get the ball past the hole at times. | ![]() |
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![]() Heavy Putter B3-M Added weight in clubhead and grip promotes use of bigger muscles (back and shoulders) instead of wrists Left-hand option: No Other models in range: A1, B1, A2, B2, A3 SRP: £179.99 www.heavyputter.com 01306 621 127 Our verdict THE idea behind the Heavy Putter is a great one – by putting extra weight into the club, your wrists can't move it alone and therefore your bigger muscles are forced to do the work. James: There's no question the concept of a heavier putter helps to make a smoother, less jerky stroke – especially on shorter putts. Dan: The head seems very stable and that makes it easy to line up behind the ball. Mark: The heavy, thick grip was particularly effective on short, testing putts. |
![]() Scotty Cameron Studio Select Kombi Large alignment optics and stainless steel construction marries superb feel with great looks to create the all-round performer Left-hand option? Yes Other models in range: Kombi Mid, Kombi Long SRP: £225 (standard); £250 (H) www.titleist.co.uk 01480 301 114 Our verdict SCOTTY CAMERON'S latest attempt at a game-improving concept is arguably his best yet. The Kombi not only looks very inviting to hit, but brings the brand's trademark silky feel to the masses. Excellent for the better player who wants to build up their confidence without losing feel Dan: It's amazing how good the feel is considering its size. James: The Kombi is confidence-inspiring at address and the alignment aids do their job well. The three-point weighting also had a good effect and made swinging the club back and through on line effortless. | ![]() |

Snake Eyes Tour Platinum 7804

Milled stainless steel head offers feedback and durability
Left-hand option? No
Other models : 7801
SRP: £129
www.snakeeyescustom.com
01480 308 800
+ The extra weight and rounded head really boosted tester confidence
- The dark finish and unusual colour combination not to the taste of all our panellists
Left-hand option? No
Other models : 7801
SRP: £129
www.snakeeyescustom.com
01480 308 800
+ The extra weight and rounded head really boosted tester confidence
- The dark finish and unusual colour combination not to the taste of all our panellists
Rife IBF Tour Series Aussie Black
IaBaker-Finch Tour series is CNC milled with a classy finish
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models: Aussie Mallet, Aussie Silver, Mr Beasley
SRP: £109.99
www.rifeputters.co.uk
+ The sleek, black finish is very desirable and prevents glare from the sun
- The bladed shape can be unforgiving on mishits
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models: Aussie Mallet, Aussie Silver, Mr Beasley
SRP: £109.99
www.rifeputters.co.uk
+ The sleek, black finish is very desirable and prevents glare from the sun
- The bladed shape can be unforgiving on mishits
Ping KarsteSeries Zing

Performance of steel face, and softness of an insert
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models : Anser, Anser 2, B60, C67, Craz-E, Piper
SRP: £65
www.pinggolf.com
01427 615 405
+ Great value. The Zing offers excellent feel and sounds great at impact
- The head shape is narrow and may put some off
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models : Anser, Anser 2, B60, C67, Craz-E, Piper
SRP: £65
www.pinggolf.com
01427 615 405
+ Great value. The Zing offers excellent feel and sounds great at impact
- The head shape is narrow and may put some off
Rife Island Series Cayman

A classic cavity blade which will appeal to all traditionalists
Left-hand option? No
Other models: Abaco, Barbados, Antiqua, Bimini
SRP: £99.99
www.rifeputters.co.uk
01204 494 080
+ The grooved face really gets the ball rolling from the start and stops skidding
- The grey finish is a little nondescript
Left-hand option? No
Other models: Abaco, Barbados, Antiqua, Bimini
SRP: £99.99
www.rifeputters.co.uk
01204 494 080
+ The grooved face really gets the ball rolling from the start and stops skidding
- The grey finish is a little nondescript
TaylorMade Rossa Kia Ma Daytona

This midnight black putter is 100% milled from carbon steel
Other models: Monaco, Imola, Maranello, Monte Carlo
SRP: £219
www.taylormadegolf.eu
00800 8624 4653
+ The Kia Ma Daytona looks absolutely stunning and the feel is just as good
- The small head makes it almost exclusively for the better putter
Other models: Monaco, Imola, Maranello, Monte Carlo
SRP: £219
www.taylormadegolf.eu
00800 8624 4653
+ The Kia Ma Daytona looks absolutely stunning and the feel is just as good
- The small head makes it almost exclusively for the better putter
Benross Pure Red Bayhill

V-shaped groove pattern gives soft feel and good accuracy
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models: Valhalla, Riviera, Spyglass, Medinah, Oakmont
SRP: £50
benrossgolf.com
+ The V-shaped groove pattern gets the ball rolling end over end and provides good feedback
- At first glance, it does not catch the eye like some
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models: Valhalla, Riviera, Spyglass, Medinah, Oakmont
SRP: £50
benrossgolf.com
+ The V-shaped groove pattern gets the ball rolling end over end and provides good feedback
- At first glance, it does not catch the eye like some
Gel Quasso

Heel-toe weight-modified blade with crank-neck and offset
Left-hand option? No
Other models : Scudo, Rego, Sedo, Sedo II, Vicis, Pondera, Ora
SRP: £185
www.gelgolf.com 0207 043 2568
+ Trademark insert makes it easy to get the ball rolling
- Somehow this doesn't quite convince as a£185 putter
Left-hand option? No
Other models : Scudo, Rego, Sedo, Sedo II, Vicis, Pondera, Ora
SRP: £185
www.gelgolf.com 0207 043 2568
+ Trademark insert makes it easy to get the ball rolling
- Somehow this doesn't quite convince as a£185 putter
WilsoStaff 8877

Innovative materials, but traditional looks and classic feel
Left-hand option? No
Other models : 8871, 8872, 8873, 8874, 8875, 8876
SRP: £59
www.wilsonstaff.com
01276 404 970
+ The traditional head looks great and really brings out the purist iyou
- It only performs well if you have a fantastic stroke
Left-hand option? No
Other models : 8871, 8872, 8873, 8874, 8875, 8876
SRP: £59
www.wilsonstaff.com
01276 404 970
+ The traditional head looks great and really brings out the purist iyou
- It only performs well if you have a fantastic stroke
Scotty CameroStudio Select Newport

Precision milled from stainless steel to give bags of feel and cracking looks
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £225 (stnd); £250 (H)
www.titleist.co.uk
01480 301 114
+ The ultimate iall-round quality and a beautiful, traditional look
- There is no alignment aid so it's maybe best left to the expert putter
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £225 (stnd); £250 (H)
www.titleist.co.uk
01480 301 114
+ The ultimate iall-round quality and a beautiful, traditional look
- There is no alignment aid so it's maybe best left to the expert putter
S-Blade Emperor

A conventional bladed head and end-over-end topspin
Left-hand option? Yes
SRP: £128
www.sphericalblade.com
0845 555 2525
+ The curved face and traditional head go together well and certainly provide true-rolling putts
- The blue-and-silver colour scheme doesn't quite look right to us
Left-hand option? Yes
SRP: £128
www.sphericalblade.com
0845 555 2525
+ The curved face and traditional head go together well and certainly provide true-rolling putts
- The blue-and-silver colour scheme doesn't quite look right to us
Heavy Putter Mid Weight K4

With an extra 750g evenly distributed throughout the putter, the K4 is well balanced
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £139.99
www.heavyputter.com
01306 621 127
+ The extra weight trains your stroke and keeps it solid throughout
- It can be quite hard to make a smooth stroke on very long putts
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £139.99
www.heavyputter.com
01306 621 127
+ The extra weight trains your stroke and keeps it solid throughout
- It can be quite hard to make a smooth stroke on very long putts
Never Compromise NCX-RAY Tau

Suspended Face Technology (SFT) gives great feel
Other models : Sigma, Beta, NCX-RAY
SRP: £129
www.nevercompromise.com
01252 761 300
+ The black-and-red colour scheme looks great and the face insert was one of the best ithe test
- Head shape not quite as pretty as you might expect
Other models : Sigma, Beta, NCX-RAY
SRP: £129
www.nevercompromise.com
01252 761 300
+ The black-and-red colour scheme looks great and the face insert was one of the best ithe test
- Head shape not quite as pretty as you might expect
ForgaIW1

Classic, uncomplicated head shape with heel-toe weighting
Left-hand option? No
Other models: IW2, IW3, IW4
SRP: £39.99
www.forgan.co.uk
01527 598 388
+ The head shape is classically sleek and nice to look down on. Great value
- The grip isn’t quite as classy and the insert is slightly firm
Left-hand option? No
Other models: IW2, IW3, IW4
SRP: £39.99
www.forgan.co.uk
01527 598 388
+ The head shape is classically sleek and nice to look down on. Great value
- The grip isn’t quite as classy and the insert is slightly firm
BeSayers Benny ADZ

Classic design and milled face – modern performance with traditional looks
Left-hand option? No
Other models: ADX, ADB
SRP: £59.99
www.bensayersgolf.com
0121 748 8081
+ The traditional head shape is nice to look at and the grip is superb
- Feel can be slightly tinny if you miss the sweet spot
Left-hand option? No
Other models: ADX, ADB
SRP: £59.99
www.bensayersgolf.com
0121 748 8081
+ The traditional head shape is nice to look at and the grip is superb
- Feel can be slightly tinny if you miss the sweet spot
Yes! GOLF?Tracy III Plus

Precision milled to accommodate four different shafts and hosels
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £299
www.yesgolf.co.uk
0845 601 5778
+ The looks, feel and versatility – thanks to the interchangeable shafts – are superb
- £300 is a lot of money for a putter!
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £299
www.yesgolf.co.uk
0845 601 5778
+ The looks, feel and versatility – thanks to the interchangeable shafts – are superb
- £300 is a lot of money for a putter!
Daly Golf Precisio7

Repeatable Anchor System (RAS) and a Bi-Concave profile
Left-hand option? Yes
SRP: From £129
www.daly-golf.com
028 9752 1847
+ Without doubt one of the easiest putters to square up on test
- This putter does work – but it looks so strange that you have to stick with it to get used to the appearance
Left-hand option? Yes
SRP: From £129
www.daly-golf.com
028 9752 1847
+ Without doubt one of the easiest putters to square up on test
- This putter does work – but it looks so strange that you have to stick with it to get used to the appearance

Scotty CameroStudio Select Squareback

Precision milled in a forgiving square shape. Stainless steel construction gives plenty of feel
Left-hand option? Yes
SRP: £225 (stnd); £250 (H)
www.titleist.co.uk
+ That legendary Scotty feel with a larger, more stable head shape
- Not quite as stylish as most Scotty Camerons – and the similar Fastback is more elegant
Left-hand option? Yes
SRP: £225 (stnd); £250 (H)
www.titleist.co.uk
+ That legendary Scotty feel with a larger, more stable head shape
- Not quite as stylish as most Scotty Camerons – and the similar Fastback is more elegant
Mizuno Bettinardi Black CarboBC3

Feel Impact Technology gives unrivalled feel
Left-handed version? No
Other models: BC1, BC2
SRP: £200
www.mizuno.com
0118 936 2100
+ It looks beautiful behind the ball and the colour scheme is sharp
- The face is very soft and that makes it easy to leave slow putts short
Left-handed version? No
Other models: BC1, BC2
SRP: £200
www.mizuno.com
0118 936 2100
+ It looks beautiful behind the ball and the colour scheme is sharp
- The face is very soft and that makes it easy to leave slow putts short
S-Blade Arrowhead

Unique curved face ensures mishits don't veer as far off line
Left-handed option? Yes
SRP: £128
www.sphericalblade.com
0845 555 2525
+ The curved face is very forgiving and the head shape makes it simple to line up
- The overall appearance is a little distracting so would probably not suit the traditionalist
Left-handed option? Yes
SRP: £128
www.sphericalblade.com
0845 555 2525
+ The curved face is very forgiving and the head shape makes it simple to line up
- The overall appearance is a little distracting so would probably not suit the traditionalist
WilsoStaff 8876

Classic design meets contemporary technology
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models: 8871, 8872, 8873, 8874, 8875, 8877
SRP: £59
www.wilsonstaff.com
01276 404 970
+ The traditional head shape is a purist's dream
- The head seems to want to sit closed when placed behind the ball
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models: 8871, 8872, 8873, 8874, 8875, 8877
SRP: £59
www.wilsonstaff.com
01276 404 970
+ The traditional head shape is a purist's dream
- The head seems to want to sit closed when placed behind the ball
Odyssey White Hot XG 330 Mallet

Hi-Def alignment system and soft, responsive insert gives feel and feedback
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £109
www.odysseygolf.com
0208 391 0666
+ Bright alignment aid makes it easy to line up and soft face promotes good feel
- The soft face can make it hard to get the ball to the hole on long or slow putts
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £109
www.odysseygolf.com
0208 391 0666
+ Bright alignment aid makes it easy to line up and soft face promotes good feel
- The soft face can make it hard to get the ball to the hole on long or slow putts
Yes! Golf Jennie

Combines looks of blade with user-friendliness of a mallet
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £149
www.yesgolf.co.uk
0845 601 5778
+ Typical Yes – great quality, lovely feel and a smooth roll
- The head shape is arguably not the most appealing of those in the impressive Yes range
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £149
www.yesgolf.co.uk
0845 601 5778
+ Typical Yes – great quality, lovely feel and a smooth roll
- The head shape is arguably not the most appealing of those in the impressive Yes range
Benross Pure Red Pinehurst

A V-shaped groove pattern on the face for feel and accuracy
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models: Oakmont, Valhalla, Riviera, Spyglass, Medinah, Bayhill, Sawgrass
SRP: £50
www.benrossgolf.com
01932 821 200
+ Easy to hit solid, straight putts consistently
- The finish does not do the overall quality justice
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models: Oakmont, Valhalla, Riviera, Spyglass, Medinah, Bayhill, Sawgrass
SRP: £50
www.benrossgolf.com
01932 821 200
+ Easy to hit solid, straight putts consistently
- The finish does not do the overall quality justice
Fisher Golf CTS-3C

Stylish centre-shafted club with innovative technology
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models : CTS-1-9
SRP: £99.99
www.americangolf.co.uk
01925 488 488
+ The centre shaft promotes accuracy and the ball leaves the face crisply
- We thought there was a lot going oat address, which was slightly off-putting
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models : CTS-1-9
SRP: £99.99
www.americangolf.co.uk
01925 488 488
+ The centre shaft promotes accuracy and the ball leaves the face crisply
- We thought there was a lot going oat address, which was slightly off-putting
Heavy Putter L3

Traditional mallet with Tour-proven weighting technology
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £139.99
www.heavyputter.com
01306 621 127
+ The extra weight promotes a smooth stroke and the rounded head boosts accuracy
- The added weight can be an issue when trying to judge the pace and make a bigger swing on longer putts
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £139.99
www.heavyputter.com
01306 621 127
+ The extra weight promotes a smooth stroke and the rounded head boosts accuracy
- The added weight can be an issue when trying to judge the pace and make a bigger swing on longer putts
Nike Golf OZ 3

Bright green insert inspires confidence at address
Left-hand option? No
Other models : OZ 1-6
SRP: From £75
www.nikegolfeurope.com
0800 056 1640
+ The thick grip and soft face were a hit and it is easy to line up
- The looks at address are an acquired taste – as is the sound at impact
Left-hand option? No
Other models : OZ 1-6
SRP: From £75
www.nikegolfeurope.com
0800 056 1640
+ The thick grip and soft face were a hit and it is easy to line up
- The looks at address are an acquired taste – as is the sound at impact
Yes! Ashley

With a simple-shaped head and lots of technology, Ashley is the all-round package
Left-hand option? No
Other models : None
SRP: £149
www.yesgolf.co.uk
0845 601 5778
+ Great roll and build quality as well as nice feel
- No complaints with the performance but, for us, not the prettiest putter at address
Left-hand option? No
Other models : None
SRP: £149
www.yesgolf.co.uk
0845 601 5778
+ Great roll and build quality as well as nice feel
- No complaints with the performance but, for us, not the prettiest putter at address
ForgaIW3

Semi-mallet design with large head is forgiving on mishits
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £39.99
www.forgan.co.uk
01527 598 388
+ Probably the best-value putter on test – sits well and has a very nice, firm insert
- Compared to some of the super-premium models it suffered slightly – but then it is a sixth of the price!
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £39.99
www.forgan.co.uk
01527 598 388
+ Probably the best-value putter on test – sits well and has a very nice, firm insert
- Compared to some of the super-premium models it suffered slightly – but then it is a sixth of the price!
Ram SDX 3

High moment of inertia to increase resistance to twisting
Left-hand option? No
Other models : SDX 2, SDX 1
SRP: £24.99
www.ramgolf.co.uk
0161 886 4010
+ The SDX 3 was a doddle to line up thanks to the forgiving head shape
- The insert performed a little inconsistently
Left-hand option? No
Other models : SDX 2, SDX 1
SRP: £24.99
www.ramgolf.co.uk
0161 886 4010
+ The SDX 3 was a doddle to line up thanks to the forgiving head shape
- The insert performed a little inconsistently
Daly Golf Precisio3

Repeatable Anchor System (RAS) and a Bi-Concave profile
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models: Precisio5 & 7
SRP: From £129
www.daly-golf.com
028 9752 1847
+ Sits flush square behind the ball and therefore very easy to line up
- The looks are highly unconventional and so take a fair amount of getting used to
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models: Precisio5 & 7
SRP: From £129
www.daly-golf.com
028 9752 1847
+ Sits flush square behind the ball and therefore very easy to line up
- The looks are highly unconventional and so take a fair amount of getting used to
Hotblade Tad Moore MOI HBM1002

A very forgiving putter with great sight lines to aid alignment
Left-hand option? No
Other models: HBM1003
SRP: £69.99
www.hotblade.co.uk
01372 373237
+ The large head was easy to line up and offers good results ooff-centre strikes
- It could not be described as stylish and had a hollow feel to some
Left-hand option? No
Other models: HBM1003
SRP: £69.99
www.hotblade.co.uk
01372 373237
+ The large head was easy to line up and offers good results ooff-centre strikes
- It could not be described as stylish and had a hollow feel to some
S-Blade Admiral

Beautifully engineered from the finest persimmowood
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models: Tortoiseshell
SRP: £144
www.sphericalblade.com
0845 555 2525
+ Nice feel, a superb sound and a deceptively good roll A delight to stroke putts with
- Only has niche appeal – not everyone is likely to use a wooden-headed putter
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models: Tortoiseshell
SRP: £144
www.sphericalblade.com
0845 555 2525
+ Nice feel, a superb sound and a deceptively good roll A delight to stroke putts with
- Only has niche appeal – not everyone is likely to use a wooden-headed putter

STX EnvisioTR Putter

Silky soft face utilises friction for great feedback and topspin
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £150 (get 10% off by quoting 'NCG' at checkout)
www.cozmosports.co.uk
020 8144 6374
+ The trademark STX head shape looks great at address and the soft face gets great roll
- The insert definitely takes some getting used to
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £150 (get 10% off by quoting 'NCG' at checkout)
www.cozmosports.co.uk
020 8144 6374
+ The trademark STX head shape looks great at address and the soft face gets great roll
- The insert definitely takes some getting used to
Ping iWi Craz-E

Nine interchangeable weight combinations
Left-hand option? Yes
SRP: £140 (£39 for Tungsten Weight Kit)
www.pinggolf.com
01427 615 405
+ The tried-and-tested head shape is very stable – and the weight-change system is excellent
- The Craz-E head shape is not for everyone
Left-hand option? Yes
SRP: £140 (£39 for Tungsten Weight Kit)
www.pinggolf.com
01427 615 405
+ The tried-and-tested head shape is very stable – and the weight-change system is excellent
- The Craz-E head shape is not for everyone
Nike Golf OZ 6

Large grip provides stability and green insert provides feel
Left-hand option? No
Other models : OZ 1-5
SRP: From £75
www.nikegolfeurope.com
0800 056 1640
+ Exceptionally large head makes it almost impossible to miss the sweet spot
- Exceptionally large head won't be to the taste of everyone
Left-hand option? No
Other models : OZ 1-5
SRP: From £75
www.nikegolfeurope.com
0800 056 1640
+ Exceptionally large head makes it almost impossible to miss the sweet spot
- Exceptionally large head won't be to the taste of everyone
Rife IMO

Designed to offer serious stability and resistance to twisting at impact
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £129.99
www.rifeputters.co.uk
01204 494 080
+ Well balanced, easy to swing back and through on line and the feel is excellent
- The oversized head can dwarf the ball and appear clumsy
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £129.99
www.rifeputters.co.uk
01204 494 080
+ Well balanced, easy to swing back and through on line and the feel is excellent
- The oversized head can dwarf the ball and appear clumsy
Never Compromise NCX-RAY

Suspended Face Technology (SFT) gives great feel
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models: Sigma, Beta, Tau
SRP: £129
www.nevercompromise.com
01252 761 300
+ Very easy to line up, very stable and the insert felt fantastic
- The sound of the ball off the face was loud and off-putting to some
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models: Sigma, Beta, Tau
SRP: £129
www.nevercompromise.com
01252 761 300
+ Very easy to line up, very stable and the insert felt fantastic
- The sound of the ball off the face was loud and off-putting to some
Spherical Blade Greenstreak

Large but light head results in a very consistent hitting area and high level of stability
Left-hand option? Yes
SRP: £128
www.sphericalblade.com
0845 555 2525
+ The huge head dwarfs the ball and makes it incredibly easy to line up and hit
- Due to its sheer enormity, the Greenstreak is unlikely to have widespread appeal
Left-hand option? Yes
SRP: £128
www.sphericalblade.com
0845 555 2525
+ The huge head dwarfs the ball and makes it incredibly easy to line up and hit
- Due to its sheer enormity, the Greenstreak is unlikely to have widespread appeal
Hotblade Tad Moore 'The Rudder

One of the most forgiving and easiest-to-line-up putters
Left-hand option? No
Other models: None
SRP: £99
www.hotblade.co.uk
01372 373237
+ The Rudder was very stable and easy to line up and performed very well on short putts
- The head sounds a touch hollow
Left-hand option? No
Other models: None
SRP: £99
www.hotblade.co.uk
01372 373237
+ The Rudder was very stable and easy to line up and performed very well on short putts
- The head sounds a touch hollow
TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spider Balero

Tremendous stability and forgiveness on off-centre strikes
Left-hand option? Yes
SRP: £129
www.taylormadegolf.eu
00800 8624 4653
+ Incredibly easy to line up and the insert was a winner. Very unlucky to miss out on a podium finish
- It just wasn't quite as impressive as its stablemate the Itsy Bitsy
Left-hand option? Yes
SRP: £129
www.taylormadegolf.eu
00800 8624 4653
+ Incredibly easy to line up and the insert was a winner. Very unlucky to miss out on a podium finish
- It just wasn't quite as impressive as its stablemate the Itsy Bitsy
ForgaIW4

Wide flares offer extremely high resistance to twisting at impact (MOI) and soft face reduces noise
Left-hand option? Yes
SRP: £39.99
www.forgan.co.uk
01527 598 388
+ The head shape is a tour favourite and it looked great
- The insert is a little firm and was hard to get used to
Left-hand option? Yes
SRP: £39.99
www.forgan.co.uk
01527 598 388
+ The head shape is a tour favourite and it looked great
- The insert is a little firm and was hard to get used to
Ram SDX 1

High moment of inertia (resistance to twisting) putter
Left-hand option? No
Other models: SDX 2, SDX 3
SRP: £24.99
www.ramgolf.co.uk
0161 886 4010
+ The extended back made it very easy to line up and start putts on line
- The insert performed inconsistently and made it quite difficult to judge pace
Left-hand option? No
Other models: SDX 2, SDX 3
SRP: £24.99
www.ramgolf.co.uk
0161 886 4010
+ The extended back made it very easy to line up and start putts on line
- The insert performed inconsistently and made it quite difficult to judge pace
BeSayers Benny ADB

Large design ensures great forgiveness on off-centre hits
Left-hand option? No
Other models: ADX, ADZ
SRP: £59.99
www.bensayersgolf.com
0121 748 8081
+ The centre shaft promotes accuracy and the V-RAD grip was excellent
- Insert hard to get used to and head shape not one of the most appealing we tried
Left-hand option? No
Other models: ADX, ADZ
SRP: £59.99
www.bensayersgolf.com
0121 748 8081
+ The centre shaft promotes accuracy and the V-RAD grip was excellent
- Insert hard to get used to and head shape not one of the most appealing we tried
ZeOracle RDE Mallet

An expertly-made mallet which doubles up as a handy training aid
Left-hand option? Yes
SRP: £120
www.zenoracle.co.uk
0114 242 3691
+ Not only packed with thoughtful technological benefits but also a training aid
- A lot going on with the head so it can be a little off-putting to some palates
Left-hand option? Yes
SRP: £120
www.zenoracle.co.uk
0114 242 3691
+ Not only packed with thoughtful technological benefits but also a training aid
- A lot going on with the head so it can be a little off-putting to some palates
Gel Golf Diamond

Face-balanced and features a unique alignment aid
Left-hand option? Yes
SRP: £119.99
www.gelgolf.com
0207 043 2568
+ It was almost impossible to miss the sweet spot thanks to the visually strong arrow-shaped alignment aid
- The colour scheme was quite gaudy and did not add to the quality of the club
Left-hand option? Yes
SRP: £119.99
www.gelgolf.com
0207 043 2568
+ It was almost impossible to miss the sweet spot thanks to the visually strong arrow-shaped alignment aid
- The colour scheme was quite gaudy and did not add to the quality of the club
Daly Golf Precisio5

Bi-Concave profile and Repeatable Anchor System
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models: Precisio3 & 7
SRP: From £129
www.daly-golf.com
028 9752 1847
+ The Precisio5 sits flush to the ball at address and got putts rolling well
- The unusual shape and heavy head were very hard to get used to
Left-hand option? Yes
Other models: Precisio3 & 7
SRP: From £129
www.daly-golf.com
028 9752 1847
+ The Precisio5 sits flush to the ball at address and got putts rolling well
- The unusual shape and heavy head were very hard to get used to
Sizemore Golf Players Series SB-1

Features the flattest putter face in golf to eliminate deflection
Left-hand option? No
Other models : SB-2, SM-1, SM-2
SRP: 9 (around £120)
www.sizemoregolf.com
+ Centre shaft and massive head made it easy to hit down the same line every time
- The head looks like the Battlestar Galactica!
Left-hand option? No
Other models : SB-2, SM-1, SM-2
SRP: 9 (around £120)
www.sizemoregolf.com
+ Centre shaft and massive head made it easy to hit down the same line every time
- The head looks like the Battlestar Galactica!
Benross Innovator Stand-Up

The first ever putter capable of standing alone, allowing golfers to line their putts from afar
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £89.99
www.benrossgolf.com
01932 821 200
+ The stand-up ability allows you to ensure you are lined up to your target properly
- The sheer weight and size make it difficult to swing back and through on line
Left-hand option? No
SRP: £89.99
www.benrossgolf.com
01932 821 200
+ The stand-up ability allows you to ensure you are lined up to your target properly
- The sheer weight and size make it difficult to swing back and through on line























