Best Bettinardi Golf Putters 2024

Pushing the boundaries of design and innovation, Bettinardi is a putter brand growing in popularity and achieving notable success out on the leading world Tours. In fact, their founder, Robert Bettinardi, was a pioneer when it came to producing one-piece milled face putters, with Bettinardi being contracted to produce milled putters for players all around the PGA Tour back in the 90s. 

Bettinardi, a brand that pushes the boundaries of design and innovation in the putter sphere, is a manufacturer that is only growing in popularity. Under the leadership of putting pioneer Robert Bettinardi - a pioneer in produced the one-piece milled putter faces, his brand have gone on to make some of the most beautiful putter produced in today's game. Robert is so well known that almost every player in the 1990s was seeking his work after Bettinardi were contracted to produce putter for all PGA Tour players.

It would be accurate to suggest that Bettinardi makes some of the best putters in the game, with players like Matt Kuchar, Jason Kokrak, Freddie Couples, and 2022 US Open winner, Matt Fitzpatrick, all using them. 

The brand is most famous for producing a number of iconic putter series, which include some of the best mallet putters and blade designs that all deliver a smooth roll and consistent feel. In fact, Bettinardi is also well known for producing the patented Honeycomb club face design, which provides a unique feel at impact. 

If you're after a new putter or simply want to add another one to your collection, Bettinardi is a brand worth trying. We've had the pleasure of testing some of their finest creations across the years, but we've thrown together a few of our favourites for this guide.

If Bettinardi isn't for you, then why not also check out our guides on the best TaylorMade putters, best Odyssey putters and the best Ping putters. 

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Best Bettinardi Golf Putters 

Most stable

The INOVAI has four separate head options, and this is the most unorthodox of the lot. The unique fang design might not be for every solely based off the looks, but we urge you to try it out before dismissing it if it doesn't suit your eye. We think it looks great, with the slick and more compact look providing a premium feel and performance to match.

A constructed hexagonal shape and fangs are designed to optimize the putter’s MOI (Moment of Inertia) thanks to triangular vents that save weight, which is then distributed to the perimeter to help provide stability and forgiveness. What's more, as it's built from 303 Stainless Steel front piece and a 6061 Military Grade Aluminium back piece, we knew that we were getting consistent results time after time.

This putter sits nice and square at address and the colours added with the dual alignment lines make it very easy to line the ball up before your stroke. The reason mallet putters are becoming more popular is the forgiveness on offer and not many mallets offer more of that than this Bettinardi. Easily, this is one of the most forgiving putters on the market.

• Read our full Bettinardi INOVAI 6.5 Putter Review

Most forgiving

Like the INNOVAI 6.5, the 8.0 offers a lot of forgiveness thanks to the milled face-balance and weight of the mallet head. The chrome leading edge combines with a dark 6061 military-grade aluminum body to create distinctive alignment lines which make it perfect for those who struggle with their accuracy on the greens. Such was the performance, it features in our Editor's Choice awards.

This feels like the ultimate premium putter in your hand, mainly thanks to the lovely feedback you get from the milled grooves in the face. The milled face means there are minimal points of contact with the ball which helps create a nice noise as you make impact with ball and putter.

There are plenty of customisation options, too. Shaft lentgths, grips and hosel types can all be tweaked with when ordering, whilst the 8.0 is also available as an armlock putter for those that want to try something different. If you're unfamiliar with the arm-lock technique, check out our guide for the best SIK golf putters for a bit of education!

• Read our full Bettinardi Innovai 8.0 Putter Review

Best looking

Not only is the BB28 Spud the best looking putter on this list, it's also got the best name. 

It's one of the most forgiving models in the Bettinardi range, thus meaning we consider it one of the most forgiving putters we have tested in recent years. The graphite gray PVD finish looks as simple as it is spectacular, whilst the double-wide shape means it sits beautifully at address. It looks and feels premium, inspiring confidence for any golfer on the greens.

The aggressive Flymill face milling design provides a soft feel on the greens that will give a nice level of feedback on strike location. This helped us lock in consistent long putts during testing thanks to the responsive feedback. Ultimately, we thought the putter allowed us to start the ball on line regularly once alignment was correct and its premium looks make this one of the best mallet putters we have tested.

• Read our full Bettinardi BB28 Spud Putter Review

Best for consistent role

Milled from a solid block of 303 stainless steel, the BB1-W is one of the most premium-feeling putters available from any brand. There are five different head shapes to choose from as well as an armlock, flow neck and centre shafted options to fine tune your putter to suit your stroke.

The variety on offer with Bettinardi is something we love and the brand have produced major upgrades from their previous models in relation to customization. It's called the BB1-W because the W stands for wide - because of it's width, this putter sits beautifully at address. 

There's no arguing that this is one of the best blade putters released in 2024, with the stability and feedback impressive and precise. There is indeed a slight difference on mis-hits but, when struck correctly, it produces a feel that is neither too soft, or too firm.

• Read our full Bettinardi BB1-W Putter Review

Best premium model

It's very easy to fall in love with both the clean look and shape of the Queen B 11 putter. The bronze finish and neat shape sits perfectly behind the ball at address, with the Caramel Copper PVD finish giving it a nice, rustic look that will be an eye-catcher on the practice putting green.

The looks are an obvious plus, but this putter performs as good as it looks. The bronze finish comes with a glare-resistant paint that will come in handy on those sunny days on the golf course, whilst the overall weight of the putter in your hand is something we noted during testing. It's slightly toe-heavy, great some those who tend to close the face during the impact zone of putts. The half moon shape is appealing and reminds us of Phil Mickelson when standing over putts. It offers lovely feel and feedback.

The new honeycomb milling is 8% smaller than the honeycomb milling on some of the older Bettinardi models. This smaller impact area allows better connection with the golf ball, leading to a softer but equally more responsive feel on each putt - just like you might find on some of the best Scotty Cameron putters.

During testing we felt it delivered particularly on longer putts, with the single sight line on the crown being a great alignment aid that helped us improve on our accuracy. Ultimately, this is a premium putter that we really enjoyed using and matched up with many of the best golf putters available right now.

• Read our full Bettinardi Queen B 11 Putter Review

Best soft feel

Put simply, the Studio Stock range of putters offers excellent looks and performance. We tested the SS18 model, one of two blade styles available and, aesthetically, it is a fantastic looking putter that is seriously pleasing on the eye; this is specifically down to its warm satin finish. 

The highlight of this putter is its face design, especially the groove pattern which delivers an excellent sound and feel at impact. It provides excellent speed off the face, but also allows for a positive and committed putting stroke, making it really handy when playing on faster greens. That being said, it is one of the best blade putters and, while it looks more lofted than it is, it allows you to see more of the clubface when putting from the fringes. 

Like most Bettinardi putters, the length of the head from heel to toe gives the user a lot of area to work with, making this a very forgiving putter on off centre shots. Aimed at feel players, as well as potentially lower handicappers, it is a great game-improvement putter that delivers a firm feel on the golf ball. 

• Read our full Bettinardi Studio Stock 18 Putter Review

How we test putters

When it comes to product testing, our reviews and buyers' guides are built upon a rigorous testing procedure as well as the knowledge and experience of the test team. The putter section is headed up by Joel Tadman and Martin Hopley, one of the foremost UK equipment reviewers with over 20 years of experience. Other members of the Golf Monthly team contribute to the putter tests as well and all writers are able to efficiently test the vast majority of the biggest product releases and convey the pros and cons eloquently.

Getting into specifics, we test the putters outdoors on real greens with premium golf balls to get a thorough understanding of design features, feel, sound and looks. Ultimately, we aim to be as insightful and honest as possible in our reviews so it is important to acknowledge that no manufacturer can buy a good review. This is because our team tells it how it is. 

How to choose a new putter

The putter is perhaps the most important club in your bag. It is ultimately the club that you want to use the least. But on a bad day could be the club you use the most. Getting the right putter for your golf game can go a long way to ensuring you cut out those costly three-putts on the green. For that reason, I've put together a list of important considerations you need to keep in mind when purchasing your next golf putter. 

1. Type (Blade/Mallet/High MOI)

Depending on your skills, confidence and preference, the type of putter you use can be a hinderance or a game changer. As the general rule goes, more experienced golfers are likely better off using a bladed putter, simply because they are less forgiving than mallet or high MOI options. But that doesn't mean the latter are worse off or won't help you drain putts from 30-yards out. In fact many Tour professionals use high MOI and mallet putters. Ultimately it comes down to how you swing the putter and the smoothness of your stroke. These putters offer greater control and forgiveness on off-centre shots. For that reason, they are an excellent choice for any player, but particularly those with higher handicaps. 

2. Size 

The size of your putter can seriously affect how you swing through the golf ball. If a putter is too long for you, then you'll find yourself hitting your putts fat, adding unwanted spin on the ball and preventing it from rolling true. Conversely, if your putter is too long, you may top the ball and send it flying in the wrong direction. My best advice, when buying any new club for that matter, is to test it extensively before you buy it. 

3. Feel

Different putters come with different club faces that will, in turn, deliver a different feel on the golf ball. Depending on what you're looking for, whether thats a dull sound or an aluminium touch, feel is an important factor to consider when buying a putter. It's also worth noting the loft of the clubface. SIK's putters are designed to deliver true rolls with any swing type, thanks to their patented Loft Technology, which makes SIK a great brand to consider if you're struggling to put a smooth roll on the golf ball. 

4. Alignment tools

It's also worth thinking about the alignment tools the putter offers. While some golfers may not prefer to have any aiming guides on the back of their putters, most players can seriously benefit from having an aiming line on the back of their putter which can also help to improve your focus on the ball and help you strike through the shot more square. 

5. Price 

Our final tip is to think about price because while there are some premium designs out there, there are also some models which offer excellent value, as the selections above show. Sometimes less experienced players should steer clear of the more expensive offerings currently on the market which may actually not be very forgiving and may not be suitable for your swing style.

But if you're still stuck on what putter to choose, why not take a look at what some different brands have to offer and check out our best TaylorMade putters buying guide or our best Scotty Cameron putters guide for more information on the types of clubs different manufacturers can offer. 

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