#1 · Best budget
Wilson Infinite Zero Torque Lakeview
$199.99 list priceIndependent Golf Reviews' best budget putter.
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)Putters guide · 2027
Best budget putters
Several budget putters tested close to premium models in 2026.
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Srixon announced its second-generation ZXi irons on Oct 16, 2026 ($1,499.99). Mizuno's Pro S-4 irons reached retail in September 2026 ($1,505). Odyssey released its TRTL and TRTL MAX putters on Oct 29, 2026. These are the newest models you can buy, but none has published independent test results yet.
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Top picks of 2026
Placeholder list: These are the top picks of 2026, not 2027. 2027 models aren't in stores or independently tested yet. We'll replace this list as 2027 clubs are released and reviewed.
| # | Club | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson Infinite Zero Torque Lakeview | Best budget | $199.99 |
| 2 | Cleveland HB Soft 2 Black Retreve | Best for beginners | $199.99 |
| 3 | Wilson Harmonized X5 | Best under $100 | $69.99 |
| 4 | Mizuno M.Craft Osaka | Most underrated | $299.99 |
#2 · Best for beginners
Cleveland HB Soft 2 Black Retreve
$199.99 list priceIndependent Golf Reviews' beginner pick.
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)#3 · Best under $100
Wilson Harmonized X5
$69.99 list priceIndependent Golf Reviews' pick under $100.
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)#4 · Most underrated
Mizuno M.Craft Osaka
$299.99 list priceIndependent Golf Reviews' most underrated putter.
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)Related topics
Sources
- Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)