#1 · Best mallet
Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.2R
$549 list priceIndependent Golf Reviews' best mallet.
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)Putters guide · 2027
Best mallet putters
Mallets add stability and alignment help, and suit straighter strokes.
Coming soon
2027: coming soon
Oct 2026
Newest releases going into 2027Newest available
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.
We check for 2027 news daily. Last checked November 9, 2026. See every 2027 announcement.
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 | Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.2R | Best mallet | $549 |
| 2 | TaylorMade Spider Tour X | Best putter overall | $349.99 |
| 3 | Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square #7 | Best for a straight stroke | $399.99 |
#2 · Best putter overall
TaylorMade Spider Tour X
$349.99 list priceIndependent Golf Reviews' top putter.
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)#3 · Best for a straight stroke
Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square #7
$399.99 list priceIndependent Golf Reviews' straight-stroke pick.
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)Related topics
Sources
- Independent Golf Reviews, Best Putters (updated Oct 2, 2026)