Putter design moved fast in 2026: zero-torque and lie-angle-balanced mallets went mainstream, while the classic blade kept its grip on better players. These picks are all current 2026 models, organized by who they fit.
Updated September 2026 · Prices and model years from Reading the Break’s 2026 putter roundup
Blades
Scotty Cameron Newport 2
$449Still the benchmark blade: a 303 stainless steel face and the shape that set the template for tour putters. Maximum feel and feedback for a repeatable stroke.
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Scotty Cameron Studio Style Newport
$499A Studio Carbon Steel insert makes this the softest-feeling Newport Cameron has built. The pick if you love the Newport shape but want a gentler strike.
Shop at Global GolfMizuno M.Craft Osaka
$299.99A forged 1025E carbon steel head with more stability than its blade shape suggests, about $150 less than a Cameron.
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TaylorMade Spider ZT
$399.99A high-MOI Spider frame with a Pure Roll insert in a zero-torque build. The mallet to beat if your misses come from off-center strikes.
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TaylorMade Spider Tour V
$349.99About 4,900 MOI with True Path alignment, in the least busy-looking Spider shape.
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PING Scottsdale Prime Tyne 4
$270A high-MOI dual-prong mallet at a price well below the big-name mallets.
Shop at Global GolfZero-Torque & Lie-Angle-Balanced
L.A.B. Golf DF3
$389Directed Force technology keeps the face square through the stroke with no torque. It looks unusual and works if you commit to it.
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Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square #7
$400A center-shafted zero-torque #7 shape that MyGolfSpy named its top zero-torque putter of 2026.
Shop at Global Golf| Putter | Type | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotty Cameron Newport 2 | Blade | $449 | Consistent strokes, feel-first players |
| Scotty Cameron Studio Style Newport | Blade | $499 | Newport lovers who want a softer face |
| Mizuno M.Craft Osaka | Blade | $299.99 | Blade on a budget |
| TaylorMade Spider ZT | Mallet (zero-torque) | $399.99 | Off-center misses |
| TaylorMade Spider Tour V | Mallet | $349.99 | Forgiveness with a clean look |
| PING Tyne 4 | Mallet | $270 | Value |
| L.A.B. Golf DF3 | Mallet (zero-torque) | $389 | Golfers who open/close the face |
| Odyssey Ai-DUAL #7 | Mallet (zero-torque) | $400 | Zero-torque in a familiar shape |
Want a deeper head-to-head? See our Scotty Cameron vs. Odyssey vs. Spider comparison.
Are zero-torque putters worth it?
They help most if your face rotates open or closed during the stroke. If you already start putts on line, a conventional mallet or blade will feel more natural.
Blade or mallet?
Blades give the most feedback and suit an arcing stroke; high-MOI mallets are far more forgiving on off-center hits, which helps most club golfers.
Does a $450 putter make more putts than a $270 one?
Not by itself. Getting fit for length and lie matters more than price. The premium buys feel, finish, and resale value.
Divot Depot · Updated Sept. 2026
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