Best Putters for Beginners of 2025

Blending performance, assistance, and affordability, these are the best putters for beginners

By
, GolfLink Senior Editor
Updated February 6, 2025
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The best putters for beginners of 2025
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    The best putters for beginners of 2025
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We’re going to make the process of finding the best putter for the beginning golfer easy.

Once you consider a few questions, picking the best putter will be a breeze. Questions like how much are you comfortable spending, how committed are you to sticking with golf, and how long do you plan on keeping your next putter in the bag are all important questions to answer before you start shopping for putters.

Let’s get started.

Shopping Putters for Beginners

Where are you on your golf journey? Even within the beginner category, there are opposite ends of the spectrum. Are you working on getting started to see if you even like golf, or are you already hooked and ready to dive in head-first?

Your commitment level is important because golf equipment is not cheap. If you’re unsure how much golf you’ll actually play in the next few years, it makes sense to start with a more affordable putter. If you’re eager to spend every free minute practicing or playing golf (congratulations, you have the golf bug), a bigger putter investment might make more sense.

Along the same lines of the last question, how long do you expect to keep your next putter in your bag? If you’re just looking for something for the next two to three years while you get your feet under you on the golf course, a lower-budget putter could be perfect. However, if you’re ready to buy a putter that you plan on using for a decade-plus, this could be the time to make a bigger investment.

With those two questions and your own financial comfort zone in mind, the last question you need to answer before shopping for a putter is what budget are you comfortable with?

 There’s a pretty natural dividing line at $150, separating putters in the $99-149 price range and the $150-$300 bracket. Rest assured that you can find really good putters on both sides of the tracks.

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Do Not Skip This Step: Match Your Putter to Your Stroke

Do not buy a putter without knowing your stroke shape, and which putters fit that stroke shape.

I can’t stress this enough. 

This would be like buying a pair of shoes without selecting the right size. Maybe they’ll fit, but most likely they won’t.

Your putting stroke is either straight-back and straight-through or arced. Finding your stroke shape can be as simple as recording your stroke from above (lay your phone off the edge of the counter or a table if you don’t have a tripod). 

If you have a straight stroke, a face-balanced putter is best for you. If there’s arc in your stroke, a putter with toe hang (measured in degrees) is better for you. The more arc your stroke has, the more toe hang your putter should have.

Many putters are available in both face-balanced and toe hang options, and you can easily find this information in the specs of any putter.

Of course, going through a full, proper putter fitting is an even better way to ensure you get the best putter for you, but at the very least, know your stroke.

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The 9 Best Putters for Beginners

Now that you can select a putter that aligns with your ambitions, budget, and your stroke, it’s time for the fun part, shopping.

The best putters for beginners offer as much help as possible, whether it’s forgiveness across the face, alignment help, or technology that helps you hit putts straighter. That should also come at a price that’s friendly for beginners who might be facing the steep costs associated with entering the game, including equipment, accessories, and lessons.

The putters on this list are all different from one another, and no matter how you answered the questions above, there’s a great putter that can fit your needs on this list. Let’s check them out.

  • Odyssey Ai-ONE Square 2 Square ($299)
  • Odyssey 2025 DFX ($169)
  • SeeMore Bronze Si5 ($199)
  • Cleveland HB SOFT 2 ($149)
  • PING 2024 Anser 2 ($199)
  • RAM FX ($99)
  • MacGregor MT Milled ($159)
  • Wilson Infinite ($129)
  • Tommy Armour 2024 Impact ($149)
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Odyssey Ai-ONE Square 2 Square

Odyssey Square 2 Square putter
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    Odyssey Square 2 Square putter
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    PGA Tour Superstore
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    Permission given by PGA Tour Superstore

Pros:

  • Zero torque profile is excellent for beginners
  • Three head shapes to choose from

Cons:

  • Not a budget-friendly option for many beginners

I am convinced that any golfer, but none more so than beginners, can benefit from using a zero torque putter. The problem is that almost all the putters in this emerging category are $450 or more, a decidedly not beginner-friendly price point. 

The Odyssey Square 2 Square putters, at $299, still aren’t cheap, but if you’re open to shelling out the cash, I would encourage you to take a good hard look at these putters.

Remember that spiel I gave about stroke shape and toe hang? Putters with a zero torque profile fit any shape of putting stroke because they’re designed to stay square to your path regardless.

That’s great for beginners because your path is more likely to change as you continue to learn the game, but if you use a zero torque putter like this, it will fit your stroke no matter what. Second, it simply removes one variable of the putting stroke – keeping it square – so you can focus on speed control and reading the green. The bottom line is zero torque putters are designed to make putting simpler, which any golfer, particularly beginners, can appreciate.

Odyssey has a legacy of making tour-proven putters, yet at $299, these Square 2 Square putters are the lowest-priced zero torque putters we’ve seen so far. That means that despite being the most expensive putter on this list, these putters are still a great value. 

You can choose from a few different head shapes in the Square 2 Square lineup. If budget is truly no issue, it’s worth checking out our complete list of the best zero torque putters, because there are some excellent options from other brands like L.A.B, Evnroll, and more that I think would also really benefit beginners, but fair warning, most of them cost $450 or more.

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Odyssey 2025 DFX

2025 Odyssey DFX putter
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    2025 Odyssey DFX putter
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    PGA Tour Superstore
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    Permission given by PGA Tour Superstore

PGA TOUR SUPERSTORE
Price: $169

Pros:

  • Excellent value
  • Various head shape and toe hang profiles
  • Soft face insert

Cons:

  • Looks may underwhelm some players
  • Insert may be too soft for some

I did not want to start this list with back-to-back putters from Odyssey, but I wanted to start it with my top overall putter recommendation for beginners, and the best bang-for-your-buck putter for beginners, and they both happened to be from Odyssey. So here we are.

I don’t blame you if spending $299 on a new putter as a beginning golfer is out of the question. Don’t worry, there are plenty of great putters on this list for around half, or even less, that amount. That takes us to the putter that is, in my opinion, the best value putter on this list, the Odyssey DFX.

It’s worth reiterating that Odyssey is one of the top tour-proven putter-makers out there, yet you can score a brand new Odyssey DFX putter for just $169. This is a putter that, if you get the right profile for your stroke, could easily live in your bag for a decade without a second thought.

With six different head shape options and three grip options, you can find the one with the toe hang and head shape you prefer.

The charcoal finish is complimented by the black DFX insert, a soft-feeling face that just might get you hooked on putting practice.

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SeeMore Bronze Si5

SeeMore Bronze Si5
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    SeeMore Bronze Si5 putter
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    PGA Tour Superstore
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    Permission given by PGA Tour Superstore

PGA TOUR SUPERSTORE
Price: $199

Pros:

  • SeeMore’s patented RifleScope Technology ensures a correct and consistent setup every time
  • Mallet head shape boosts forgiveness
  • Aluminum insert for satisfying feel

Cons:

  • Only available in (near) center shafted design
  • Right-handed only

SeeMore’s patented RifleScope Technology guarantees a consistent and correct setup over every putt. When you cover SeeMore’s signature red dot on the top of the putter with the shaft – leaving just the two parallel white lines visible – you know your setup is locked in.

RST helps all golfers, but if you engrain that proper setup as a beginner, I love your chances of those fundamentals following you even if you replace this putter.

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Cleveland HB SOFT 2

Cleveland HB SOFT 2 putter
  • DESCRIPTION
    Cleveland HB SOFT 2 blade putter
  • SOURCE
    PGA Tour Superstore
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    Permission given by PGA Tour Superstore

Pros:

  • Among the best value putters in 2025
  • Large selection of head shape and toe hang options
  • Beautiful milled face with a classic overall design

Cons:

  • 6 of the 9 head styles are right-handed only

I know we said the Odyssey DFX putter was the best value flatstick on this list, but you can also make a strong argument for this Cleveland HB SOFT 2 putter for that same title. 

At just $149, the HB SOFT 2 offers a premium milled face with a soft feel, a classic design, and nine different head shapes to choose from. With so many options to choose from, whether you have a straight or arced stroke, you can find a blade or mallet design that works with your stroke, which is a very nice touch from Cleveland.

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PING 2024 Anser 2

2024 PING Anser 2 putter
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    2024 PING Anser 2 putter
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    PGA Tour Superstore
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    Permission given by PGA Tour Superstore

PGA TOUR SUPERSTORE
Price: $199

Pros:

  • The benchmark for classic putter design
  • Milled face
  • Strong appeal to players who prefer a blade

Cons:

  • Despite perimeter weighting, it’s not the most forgiving putter you can find

Tiger Woods famously used the same putter for 14 of his 15 major wins, a flatstick that stayed in the bag from 1999 to 2010, and made a comeback later in the decade that assisted in his 2019 Masters win. Tiger fell in love with that Scotty Cameron Newport GSS prototype partly because of its similarities to the PING Anser putter he used for much of his amateur success in the mid-90s.

There’s no arguing that the PING Anser is one of – if not the – most iconic putters of all time. If you like the idea of snatching a putter that can be your decade-long partner on the green, then you must check out the new PING Anser 2. 

At just $199, it’s a good bargain compared to many of today’s premium putters, and with its classic blade design, milled face and forgiving perimeter weighting, it plays as good as it looks.

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RAM FX

RAM FX putter
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    RAM FX putter
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    Amazon
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    Permission given by Amazon

Pros:

  • Best $99 putter
  • Choose from five head shapes
  • CNC milled face
  • Toe hang and face balanced designs

Cons:

  • Right-handed only

If budget is a top priority, you can’t go wrong with the $99 FX CNC Milled putter line from RAM. There are five head shapes to choose from, including both face balanced and toe hang options.

The black finish delivers a sleek look and helps the simple alignment lines on the top stand out. That black finish extends through the club, with a black shaft and black grip for a bold yet clean look.

At just $99, this is a great option for players on a budget, or beginners budgeting for a lot more than just a putter.

MacGregor MT Milled

MacGregor MT Milled putter
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    MacGregor MT Milled putter
  • SOURCE
    Amazon
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    Permission given by Amazon

Pros:

  • Excellent value
  • Various head shapes and length options to accommodate most golfers
  • Interchangable weight ports allow golfer to adjust head weight
  • Magnetic headcover

Cons:

  • Faces tough competition in the $149-$175 bracket

With four head shapes, including a blade, wide blade, fang and half-moon mallet, you have your choice of whichever fits your preferences best. Best of all (perhaps I’m biased), all heads are available in left-handed options.

The milled face gives this putter a premium finish and softer feel at impact, and the built-in weights are interchangable, so if the stock head weight doesn’t jive with your feels, you can replace those weights with heavier or lighter options to dial in your desired feel.

At just $159 this putter is competitively priced, but there’s no denying that competition is stiff. Given that the aforementioned Cleveland HB SOFT 2 and Odyssey DFX are both similarly priced, and the PING 2024 Anser 2 is even in the ballpark, the MacGregor MT Milled line of putters is up against some heavy hitters.

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Wilson Infinite

Wilson Infinite putter
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    Wilson Infinite putter
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    PGA Tour Superstore
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    Permission given by PGA Tour Superstore

Pros:

  • Excellent value
  • Trusted brand
  • Menu of head shape options

Cons:

  • Left-handed options hard to come by

Looking for a blend of brand-recognition, versatility, and affordability? Check out the 2024 Wilson Infinite line of putters.

You get eight head shapes to choose from, all with a sleek black head that most players will find attractive. 

The putters come standard with a no-taper grip, which helps you keep the face square. Meanwhile, the PVD finish eliminates glare, so you can focus solely on your putt. The three-line alignment aid on top is also a nice feature for many players.

Priced at just $129, the Wilson Infinite line of putters present a compelling case for any beginner who wants quality and value.

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Tommy Armour 2024 Impact

Tommy Armour 2024 Impact
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    Tommy Armour Impact No. 3 putter
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    Golf Galaxy
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    Permission given by Golf Galaxy

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Price: $149

Pros:

  • Great blend of performance and value
  • Sleek, minimalist design appeals to many players
  • SuperStroke or counter balanced grip included standard
  • Two counter balanced options

Cons:

  • All heads are face balanced

At just $149, these Tommy Armour 2024 Impact putters are in the sweet spot of most beginning golfers’ budget, and there are some unique features that can also benefit any player, including beginners.

First of all, two of these putters are available in counter balanced options. What does that mean, and how does that help you? It means the putter is 38 inches long instead of the standard 34 or 35 inches. With a heavier head and longer grip, you still grip the putter where you would grip a 34-inch putter, which means there’s extra weight above your hands, which counter balances the head.

That means you can adjust your grip position to find the exact swingweight you want. If you want it to feel lighter, choke down more. If you like the putter head to feel heavier, grip it closer to the butt. 

The result should be better distance control, and given how popular this style of putter has become in the last couple of years, I’m prone to believe that it works. While I have putted around with these counter balanced putters, I’ve never actually tested one to collect hard data that supports or questiosn those claims.

So that’s the counter balanced option, which includes the Diamaondback model and the No. 3 Counter Balance. If you’re not interested in a counter balance putter, you can still choose the standard No. 3 (fang), No. 2 (wide blade) or No. 1 (blade) heads.

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Picking Your Putter

It should be clear as day now that there are some important variables to consider when picking a putter, but once you identify what you’re looking for in your putter, your choice may become easy.

You probably noticed that putters come in various head shapes. So what’s that all about? The answer is, it’s a mix of performance and preference.

Given the large footprint of mallet putters, they have the flexibility to distribute weight to optimize forgiveness. That’s why mallet putters typically deliver more consistency whether you hit the center or miss on the toe or heel side of the face. In other words, the ball should roll a similar distance and stay closer to your intended line when you miss.

Blade putters, while they deliver the classic look that many players gravitate to, are less forgiving, due to their smaller footprint. Still, Anser-style putters pack plenty of perimeter weighting, and can perform great. If you prefer a blade-style putter, you may sacrifice some forgiveness, but I’m confident you’ll still find it plenty playable. I cut my teeth in the game with a blade putter and to this day it’s perhaps the best-performing putter I’ve ever owned.

Whether you want a blade or a mallet, have a straight or arced stroke, want to spend $100 or $300, there’s a great putter looking for a home in your bag.