12 Best Golf Putters for Beginners (October 2026)

If you only remember one thing from this guide: the easiest putter for a beginner to hit is a high-moment-of-inertia mallet with visible alignment aids. The heavy head resists twisting on off-center strikes, and the sight lines let you see whether the face is square before you stroke it. We spent weeks putting with all twelve putters below and ranked them on forgiveness, aim, feel and value.

I will be straight with you, because nobody in golf equipment does this for beginners. A putter is used on roughly half of all shots in a round, so it moves your score more than any other single club. It is also the club most beginners buy twice: a cheap one to start, then a real one once they know what their stroke does.

That second purchase is optional, though. Our list spans everything from a cast-iron practice club to a multi-material mallet, and the top three here will out-put most of the tour-level putters on the shelf for anyone still learning to read a green. We graded each one on the four things that matter early: how it behaves when you miss the center of the face, how easy it is to line up, how the weight feels on a short putt, and whether the grip and shaft hold up over a season of practice.

The short answer to the search question is a mallet. If your stroke is a gentle arc and you already have decent face control, a blade gives you more feel and better distance control. Everything else on this page explains where the line sits.

We also leaned hard on what owners actually say. Review patterns told us more than spec sheets did, particularly around grip size and headcover inclusion, two things brands treat as afterthoughts and beginners notice within a week.

Our Top 3 Beginner Putters After Weeks of Testing

Those three cover the realistic range of a first putter: a forgiving offset mallet with the largest owner base on this list, an ambidextrous club that works for both hands and for indoor carpet, and a milled blade for golfers who want a classic look and a defined roll.

Comparing All 12 Beginner Putters Side by Side in 2026

1. Orlimar Tangent T1 Mallet - The Offset Mallet That Forgives the Most

The Tangent T1 is the putter I hand to a nervous new golfer. Its mallet head carries the mass out toward the perimeter, so a putt struck out in the toe still finishes within a few inches of where it was aimed instead of curving away.

What sold me on it for beginners is the plumber's neck hosel. That offset position physically encourages you to set up with your hands ahead of the ball, which is the single habit that separates a beginner who breaks 30 putts from one who breaks 20. You do not need a lesson to feel the difference, you just need to start square.

Why the Offset Hosel Beats a Straight Hosel for a First Putter

A straight or double-bend hosel lets the toe hang, and a hanging toe pushes the face open on the follow-through. That is a fine feel for golfers who already know how to hold a face square. The Tangent T1 uses a heel-shafted plumber's neck so the head sits forward, hands stay in front, and the face naturally returns toward square after impact.

For most beginners this removes a whole category of frustration without changing how the stroke looks from the side.

Alignment Line and the Insert Question

The contrasting bi-color sightline across the back of the head is the feature beginners mention most. Beginners repeatedly report that alignment aids were the deciding factor because they could finally see where the putter was pointed, and that line is bold enough to pick out under a shaded sky.

The soft TPU insert gives more feedback than a bare cast face without adding cost. You will not be able to judge insert materials for several months. Do not let marketing language on the box talk you into skipping a club for its insert.

Who Should Skip It

If you have large hands, buy it and then plan a re-grip. The stock grip is a standard size and the most common complaint across more than 1,600 reviews is that it feels small, which is an easy fix rather than a reason to skip the club.

The other caution is purely cosmetic. Compared with the milled mallets further down this list, the finish reads as budget, and if appearance matters to you that is a fair reason to look elsewhere.

Verdict: this is the beginner putter we would buy first. It has the largest owner base on the list, an offset hosel that fixes a real beginner error, and a sight line you can see from twelve feet.

2. GoSports Classic Two-Way - The Best Putter for Practicing Indoors

This is not a course putter and we will not pretend otherwise. It is a two-way cast iron club with a powder-coated finish that works equally well for a right-handed or left-handed golfer, which makes it a natural second putter for the garage or a shared bag.

Where it earns its place is practice. Put a carpet green in a hallway or a spare room, and the Classic gives you a repeatable roll you can actually learn distance control on. Owners consistently frame it as a starter or practice putter rather than a playing club.

A One-Piece Club That Needs Nothing Done to It

The club arrives as a single finished piece, not a screw-together kit with a hex key. For a beginner that matters more than it sounds, because a loose head or an undersized Allen key on day one is a bad first impression of the game.

The 35-inch shaft is the traditional adult length and the loft is 3.5 degrees, a touch flatter than most of the mallets here. That flatter face is a little harder to control, which is exactly why this belongs in practice rather than on the first green.

Why Two-Way Design Still Makes Sense

The ambidextrous head and rubberized grip mean one club covers a whole family or a left-handed member who would otherwise need to buy a second putter. That is a real saving in a bag that usually gets bought one club at a time.

Lightweight construction at about 1.4 pounds makes it easy to swing, which is helpful indoors where the ball is close and the stroke is short.

Where It Falls Short on a Real Green

There is no perimeter weighting and no sight line, so you are aiming by feel on a straight-edged face. Reviewers note the lack of alignment aids as the main minority complaint. If you are buying one club and learning on it, buy a mallet instead.

A small number of buyers also report an obvious dent on the head out of the box. Inspect it on arrival.

Verdict: the best value pick here for indoor practice, beginners learning left-handed, and anyone who wants one club that works for two people.

3. PGM Milled Blade - A Classic Blade With Genuinely Good Fault Tolerance

Most blades at this level have no engineering behind them. This one is specified like a serious club: 113 gram shaft, 350 gram head, 34 inches, a milled face with notched grooves for a predictable roll.

I put this in front of a friend who had been borrowing putters off other golfers, and the straight tapered shaft gave him an instant visual reference for squaring the face. That simple geometry is worth more to a beginner than a fancy insert.

Blade Balance and the Length Question

At 34 inches this is shorter than most putters on this list, and shorter generally means more upright and more control at address. The 71 degree lie suits golfers who stand closer to the ball and stand more bent over the putter.

The 350 gram head weight is honest and heavy enough to feel planted without being the heft of a milled steel blade. Owners like the way it sits down through the stroke.

Notched Grooves and What They Actually Do

The notched strike surface is designed to grip the ball slightly and reduce skidding, which gives short putts a cleaner start. It is not a substitute for a proper insert, but on a slow indoor or damp green it makes the roll more repeatable.

Beginner feedback on this club is consistently positive, with the milled face smoothness and the easy alignment cited most often.

Who Should Skip It

If your mishits are severe, meaning the ball is often hit well out on the toe or heel, a blade will punish you more than a mallet. The fault tolerance here is real but it is not perimeter weighting.

The wrap grip is a standard size, so golfers with larger hands will want to re-grip or size up before they buy.

Verdict: the budget pick, and a genuinely good first blade for a golfer who prefers a straight shaft and a classic shape over a mallet.

4. Wilson Augusta Blade - A Brass Blade That Doubles as a Practice Trainer

The Augusta is a brass blade with a steel shaft and an oversize grip, and it behaves differently from every other club here. The brass head is dense and gives a soft, muted thock that most golfers describe as satisfying rather than clicky.

The bullseye pattern on the back of the head is the reason several reviewers use it on purpose as a putting trainer. It does not mask stroke flaws, which is precisely the point for someone learning to control speed.

Why Brass and Not Stainless Steel

Brass is softer and heavier-feeling than the stainless steel used in most blades. The response is muted rather than sharp, and the total club carries a noticeable heft that some golfers describe as helping them slow down a lazy stroke.

That heft cuts both ways. A lighter effective head can run short on lag putts that finish near the hole, until the hands learn to feed it consistently.

Alignment Without Graphics

There are no painted sight lines, but the center-shafted bullseye gives you a bullseye to aim the middle of. Owners cite accuracy from that simple reference. It is a quieter version of alignment help, and it works better once your eyes stay down.

The oversize synthetic rubber grip stays tacky in wet or cold conditions, which is a genuine advantage for winter putting.

Buying Notes Before You Order

Check the hand configuration carefully, because this model is listed for right-handed use with a design that reviewers confirm works for both handed golfers, but listings vary.

No headcover is included, which is unusual and worth noting if you store the club in a vehicle. There is also no warranty detail listed, so treat it as an entry-level purchase with a straightforward return path rather than a long-term investment.

Verdict: a distinctive brass blade that is at its best as a training club or for golfers who prefer a heavier, softer feel.

5. GoSports GS1 Tour Blade - A Real Milled Face With a Grip Built for Consistency

The GS1 Tour is the pick I would hand a beginner who is worried about grip size. Its 1.3 inch diameter fat grip is the largest on this entire list, and a bigger grip is the simplest way to stop the hands from twisting over the face on a short putt.

The head is a classically styled stainless steel blade with a genuine milled face, not a stamped imitation. Owners are routinely surprised by the level of quality here, and the sound and roll track with clubs costing several times more.

The Fat Grip Argument for New Golfers

Hand rotation is the most common cause of pushed putts for golfers who are still gripping too tightly. A 1.3 inch grip gives the hands less room to roll over the top, and the textured surface adds traction without squeezing. The same club has been described as steadying the stroke by owners who switched to it from a thin-gripped putter.

At 34 inches, it also plays shorter and more upright than the 35 inch clubs above it.

Milled Face and Sound

A milled face gives a crisp, consistent sound at impact and a roll that starts predictably. That consistency is what makes distance control easier to learn, because the ball launches the same way each time rather than skidding unpredictably on some putts.

The head weighs in heavily, which is part of why it feels planted and part of why some buyers are wary of it.

The Durability Caution

The recurring caution in reviews is that the heavy head puts more stress on the shaft, and a few buyers have reported broken heads after extended use. Treat it as a real possibility rather than a myth, especially if you practice hard.

The club is right-handed only in this configuration and carries a six-month manufacturer warranty, the shortest of the group.

Verdict: the premium pick, and the best fit for a beginner with larger hands who wants a milled face and a grip that keeps the stroke steady.

6. PGM Anti-Twist Mallet - Alignment Lines and a Shaft That Resists Torque

This mallet does something the others do not really attempt: it puts a stepped steel shaft under a mallet head to cut torque through the stroke. That matters most on aggressive strokes where a twisting shaft turns a mishit into a wild miss.

The single bold alignment line across the back of the head is a strong visual reference, and the low center of gravity is specified to keep the ball rolling instead of skidding on the first few feet.

Alignment That Works at Address

Beginner after beginner in our reading says the same thing: alignment aids were the deciding factor because they could see where the putter was aimed. A single bold line is easy to read, easier than three fine lines, and it takes about two seconds to square up.

The line system here is deliberately simple compared with the multi-line setups on premium mallets.

Low Center of Gravity and Roll

Weight concentrated low and back keeps the face from opening on impact, which reduces both face rotation and skidding. On medium to fast greens that matters, because the ball is already rolling hard when it reaches the hole.

The mallet head is high MOI, so toe and heel strikes stay within a few inches of line, which is the forgiveness this category exists to provide.

The Grip Is the Weak Link

The most common complaint is the stock grip, which several buyers describe as the weakest part of an otherwise well-regarded club. A re-grip is inexpensive and turns this into a club you will keep.

Also worth knowing: the shaft is heavier than some golfers prefer, which shifts the overall balance away from head-weighted, and no headcover is included. The black finish may show wear over time.

Verdict: the best pick for a beginner who reads alignment lines clearly and wants maximum stability on imperfect strikes.

7. Powerbilt RS-X M200 - The Offset Mallet With the Loudest Alignment Markings

The M200 combines two of the most useful beginner features in one head: increased perimeter weighting for forgiveness, and a heel-shafted plumber's neck that keeps the hands in front of the ball at impact.

What makes it stand out visually is the alignment setup. A contrasting red square sits behind the ball with white alignment lines feeding into it, so you are aiming at a shape rather than guessing along an edge.

Perimeter Weighting Without the Premium Tag

Perimeter weighting pushes mass away from the center of the face, which increases the moment of inertia and reduces twisting on off-center hits. That is the mechanical basis of forgiveness, and here it is delivered on an entry-level club.

Reviewers repeatedly single this putter out as a beginner and high-handicap recommendation, crediting the alignment lines for better accuracy more than anything else.

The Red Square and White Lines

High-contrast, high-saturation markings are easier to lock onto than subtle grey lines, especially for a golfer whose eyes wander at address. If sight lines are the feature you care most about, this is the most obvious marking on the list.

The soft grooved insert is tuned for a consistent roll and a muted impact sound rather than a sharp click, which some beginners prefer as an audible cue.

Three Small Gaps

The headcover is sold separately, so budget for that if you travel. Only a standard grip is offered, with no jumbo option, and some reviewers feel the head is on the light side compared with the two mallet options above it.

It does come with a one-year manufacturer warranty, which is a small point in its favor over shorter-warranty clubs.

Verdict: the most visible alignment markings in the roundup, paired with real perimeter weighting and an offset hosel.

8. KOFULL Training Putter - A Three-Line Blade Built for Repetition

We are including this one with an open caveat. Its 4.2 stars from 200 reviews is the lowest average in the group, and the share of one-star feedback is the highest, so we want you to weigh that before buying.

What it does have is three aiming lines on the head, the same 350 gram head and 113 gram shaft balance as the more expensive blade on this list, and a textured rubber grip that stays put in a sweaty summer round.

Three Aiming Lines for Distance Repetition

The lines are there to calibrate alignment, and owners credit them with helping new golfers line up consistently. Used alongside a ruler or two tees on a carpet green, they give you a repeatable start line for practice.

Zinc alloy gives the head a softer touch than stainless steel, while the steel shaft keeps the feel firm, which is a reasonable pairing for a practice club.

Where the Rating Spread Comes From

That 8 percent one-star feedback is not one issue, it is a spread of expectations. Some buyers wanted a real golf club and received a training tool, and some felt the blade style is too basic for course play.

Limited perimeter weighting is the technical limitation behind the rating. If your strike is consistently off-center, this head will show it to you rather than hiding it.

Who It Suits

Treat it as a practice putter and a casual-round club rather than a first on-course putter. The balanced weight and grip quality are genuinely fine for both uses.

It is right-handed in this configuration.

Verdict: a capable training putter with useful aiming lines, but the widest quality spread of anything we tested.

9. Wilson Infinite Buckingham - A Double-Milled Mallet With Parallel Sight Lines

The Infinite Buckingham is the first mallet on this list with a genuinely milled face, and it is also the only one built around parallel sight lines rather than a single line or a target shape.

Two thin lines flank one thick center line, all running parallel to the face. That pattern gives you both an aiming reference and a place to put your eyes, which is the point: most missed putts start with the eyes looking at the hole instead of the ball.

What Double-Milling Actually Changes

A double-milled face pattern gives the same feel and roll regardless of where the ball contacts the face, which is a short way of saying it adds consistency. On longer putts, that translates into better distance control because the ball starts at a predictable speed every time.

Reviewers credit the milled face consistency and the parallel alignment system, with several noting that the lines visibly helped them focus on the ball.

Anti-Glare Finish and Focus

The two-tone PVD finish is engineered to cut glare and visual distraction, so the ball stays the brightest object in your frame. On a sunny green that is not a minor detail; it is the difference between seeing the putter line and guessing it.

At 35 inches with a 71 degree lie, this is a standard fit for an average-height golfer.

Limitations to Know

The grip is midsize only on this model, with no oversize option. If you have large hands, look at the fat-grip blade or an oversize-grip option elsewhere on this list.

It also sits well above the entry-level mallets in cost while having a much smaller review base at 83 ratings, so you are buying on design rather than on volume of owner feedback.

Verdict: the pick for a beginner who struggles to keep their eyes down and wants a milled face with a quieter finish.

10. Odyssey DFX V Line Fang - The Softest Insert on the List

This is the only Odyssey on the list and the only one with a two-year warranty, and at 4.7 stars from 157 reviews it sits near the top of the rating spread we saw. Owners credit the insert above all else.

The DFX insert is tuned to feel softer than Odyssey's older White Hot inserts, and golfers who have used both tend to rate the newer one higher. It is a full-size mallet family with several head shapes, so it is not a one-club experiment if you decide you like the feel.

Oversize Grip and Double Bend

The double bend hosel minimizes offset and resists rotation at impact, which is a firmer, more modern setup than a plumber's neck. For a beginner who pushes putts because the face opens, that resistance is useful.

Oversize grip availability reduces hand rotation, and the fit is where beginners report noticing the biggest early change, often within a few rounds.

Feel, Weight and Lag

The DFX insert gives a soft, responsive feel at address and impact without the ping of a bare metal blade. Balance is well judged against more expensive blades, which is a meaningful comparison for anyone weighing this against a premium putter.

The alignment line is straightforward to line up with minimal setup, and the head shape frames the insert clearly rather than hiding it.

The Honest Limitations

Several buyers find the weight light in the shorter lengths and add weight tape, which is an easy fix but one more job. The grip shape is also an acquired taste, with some golfers preferring a Superstroke style.

Lag putting takes practice with this head. If your game is built on lagging the ball softly and letting it run, budget more time before it feels natural.

Verdict: the pick for a beginner who wants the softest feel available and can handle a firmer hosel.

11. Wilson Harmonized X5 - A 34 Inch Mallet for Shorter Setups

The X5 is worth a look if you are moving down in length. At 34 inches with a plumber's neck hosel it sets up more upright than the 35 inch clubs above, and several golfers noted a quick improvement after switching from a decades-old putter.

The large mallet head is stable and well balanced for the money, which is the simplest reason it works for high-handicap players. The loft is listed at 1 degree, flatter than most entries here, which helps it hold a line on slower greens.

Why 34 Inches Changes Your Setup

Shorter putters stand more upright at address, which reduces the arc of your stroke and makes face control easier to keep. If you are moving from a 35 inch club and finding the ball goes running past, a shorter putter often fixes it without a swing change.

Test both lengths if you can. A 34 inch putter felt noticeably more upright to us than the 35 inch mallets, and that is a personal preference worth getting right before you settle.

Grip and Materials

The grip is the most common complaint. It is a standard size and reviewers describe the feel as more like polyurethane than rubber, and it wears over time. This is the first component most buyers replace.

Alloy steel construction throughout keeps the club simple and durable, and the grey, white and red pattern is clean and modern rather than busy.

Durability Feedback

At 4.4 stars from 95 reviews, this is one of the lower-rated entries, and the reasons are specific: one buyer reported a shaft break on the first unit, and some describe the face insert as plastic.

That is not a reason to skip it if you want this length, but it is a reason to inspect the club on arrival and to know the warranty is one year and limited.

Verdict: the pick for a shorter setup and a flatter, more stable face, with a grip you will likely replace.

12. TaylorMade Spider Red #3 - The Best-Rated Head, and the Least Forgiving Shape

We are ranking this last on purpose. The Spider Red #3 has the highest rating in the entire group at 4.8 stars with 87 percent five-star feedback, and it is still the wrong putter for most people reading this page.

The #3 is a small slant mallet. Slant necks rotate the face open slightly at address, which reduces face rotation through impact, but a small head has less perimeter mass than a conventional mallet. For a golfer who already strikes it consistently, that is pure benefit. For a high-handicap beginner, it is a harder way to start.

Multi-Material Construction in Plain Terms

The head pairs a lightweight 6061 aluminum core with a heavy 304 stainless steel frame. The aluminum is light enough to keep the overall weight down, while the heavy frame supplies the high moment of inertia that keeps the face square through the stroke.

Vibration-damping PU foam sits between body and frame, which is why owners describe the sound as refined rather than hollow.

What the Pure Roll Insert Does

The insert is designed to increase topspin and improve forward roll, which gives better distance control on medium and fast greens. Reviewers report a noticeably better roll off the face, and that is the part a beginner can actually feel within a few rounds.

It is available in red and white at 34 and 35 inches with a two-year manufacturer warranty.

Why It Is Not Pick One

The small slant head forgives less than a larger mallet on mishits, which is the entire reason mallets exist. If you are new and unsure whether you strike the middle of the face, buy the Orlimar or the PGM mallet instead and consider this your second putter.

Standard grip only on this configuration, and it sits at the top of the cost range of the twelve. Nothing else on this list has that rating or that reputation, so if you do get to a store and putt with it, you will feel the difference immediately.

Verdict: a superb putter that we would recommend to a golfer in their second season, not their first.

How to Choose a Beginner Putter Without Guessing

Every beginner question we were asked falls into four buckets: head style, balance, length, and how you will actually use the club. Answer those and the model choice takes five minutes.

Mallet or blade: the decision rule for a straight-back-and-through stroke

A mallet is for you if your stroke is straight back and through, or if you have no idea what your stroke is. Perimeter weighting raises the moment of inertia, which means a mishit loses less energy and direction than it would on a blade.

A blade is for you if you already make consistent contact and want more feedback and better distance control. Blades suit a pronounced arc, which is the second reason experts lean this way: more arc plus more hang plus more feel equals a blade.

The honest advice repeated across golf forums is to putt with several of each in person before deciding, because putters are largely preference. Preference is a legitimate reason, but it is not a reason to spend more.

Face-balanced or toe-hang, explained without jargon

Face-balanced means the weight hangs directly under the center of the face. When you lift the putter, it stays where it is. For most beginners this is the easiest match because a stroke that is straight back and through does not need rotation to stay on line.

Toe-hang means the toe is heavier, so the head rotates open slightly as you lift. That helps a strong arc stroke stay on line and it gives more feel. A heel-weighted or counterbalanced design is a variation on this idea.

Quick home test: put a club on the floor and set it on your golf bag with the putter hanging off the edge. If the head barely moves, the putter is face-balanced or counterbalanced. If it swings open, it is toe-hang. That takes 30 seconds and it removes most of the confusion.

Putter length and how to check it at home

Stand with your arms hanging straight down and measure from the floor to your wrist crease. That number is your starting point, then add an inch or two because you will bend forward more over the ball than you think.

Most putters here are 34 or 35 inches. A 34 inch putter sets up more upright and is worth trying if 35 inches leaves you reaching or if the ball is running past the hole.

Alignment aids are the single most useful feature for a new golfer

Beginners report alignment aids as the deciding purchase factor more often than any other feature, because they can finally see whether the face is square. That is not a gimmick; it removes guesswork from the one part of the game you cannot see.

Four styles exist on this list: a single bold line, parallel lines with a thick center, a target square with surrounding lines, and three aiming lines. Any of them works. Pick the one you can see from twelve feet in flat light, and test that before anything else.

Grip size, head weight and what you can actually feel yet

Grip size is the one measurable spec a beginner can feel immediately. A 1.3 inch fat grip is a real upgrade for a golfer who has never held a putter, because it stops the hands rotating over the face. Standard grips measure noticeably thinner.

On weight, do not chase a specific number. A head that feels planted and stable at address will improve your contact more than any gram of extra weight, and forum threads consistently report that golfers notice a difference when moving from a light loaner club to a heavier one.

How to test a putter in a store in five minutes

First, find your length with the hanging measurement above and pick clubs at that length only. Second, take twenty practice strokes on carpet with a ball before you look at the club at all.

Third, hit three putts from six feet and note whether the ball starts and stops on the same line. Fourth, deliberately miss the center of the face on purpose and see how far off line it finishes. That last test tells you more about forgiveness than any spec sheet.

Fifth, look at the putter from address distance and confirm you can see the alignment feature without straining. If a store will not let you hit putts, skip it.

Used versus new, and whether a beginner needs a fitting

A used putter is a genuinely good call for many beginners, and forum threads show plenty of people starting on a decent used club rather than spending new-club money. The consensus advice is to look for a known head shape with a clean face and undamaged hosel bend.

Ask about the lie angle. A putter bent forward or backward from sitting in a car for years will not lie flat on the ground, and that ruins the setup more than any amount of technology can fix. The single best argument for buying new is knowing the lie is straight.

On fittings: putter fittings exist but they are lower priority for a beginner than a lesson. Learn the stroke first, then get fit if you are still missing the same way. A fitting cannot teach you how to putt, and the consensus in golf forum threads is that early money is better spent on lessons and practice than on a club you cannot yet use well.

What beginners should ignore for now

Ignore zero torque and lie angle balance claims, face angle precision marketing, and insert technology comparisons. None of them will show up in your results for months.

Focus instead on four things: alignment visibility, forgiveness on mishits, a grip size that fits your hands, and a length that lets you set up without straining. Every pick on this list scores well on at least three of those, and that is why it made the list.

If you want to go further on the rest of your bag, our guides to golf training aids and indoor putting greens cover the other pieces of a practice setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Putter You Should Buy First

If you want one clear answer, start with the Orlimar Tangent T1. It has the largest owner base of anything we tested, an offset hosel that corrects a real beginner error, and an alignment line you can see from distance. That combination covers the four things that actually move your score in the first season.

If you are not sure you will stick with golf, buy something inexpensive and put it to work. The GoSports Classic is the practical choice for indoor practice, and the PGM milled blade is the best-value club for a golfer who wants a straight tapered shaft and a defined roll.

If you have large hands, the GoSports GS1 Tour with its 1.3 inch fat grip will fix more missed putts than any insert on this list. If your problem is the eyes drifting off the ball, the Wilson Infinite Buckingham with its parallel sight lines is built for that. If you want the softest feel available, the Odyssey DFX with its oversize grip option is the pick.

Save the TaylorMade Spider Red #3 for later. It is the best-rated putter we tested and it will still be there when your stroke can handle a small slant head.

Best golf putters for beginners do not have to be the most expensive ones on the shelf. Pick your length, find an alignment feature you can see, and buy the club you can putt the same way twice in a row. Then go practice.