What’s better than knowing which putter is the best in the game? Knowing which one is the worst. After our extensive blade putter testing, we broke everything down by distance: short, medium and long. Here’s how the top-performing putter in each category stacks up against the one that came in dead last.
First versus worst: Short putts
The Never Compromise Model 2 posted the best short-range PuttView Handicap score in the entire test at -5.8. Testers made putts from five feet at a rate of 68.97 percent, nearly 10 percentage points better than the Wilson Infinite West Loop.
While the Never Compromise Model 2 excelled from short distances, its performance declined on longer putts.
Tester feedback was mixed on the look and feel but was consistent in one area: it helped them make putts from close range. One tester said, “surprised me, effortless to make putts with. Rolls the ball well.”
First versus worst: Medium putts
The Tommy Armour Impact No. 2 earned the top spot in mid-range putting with a PuttView Handicap score of -9.6 from 10 feet, 5.4 points better than the next best model. This level of separation in the mid-range category is rare and played a major role in pushing it to the top of the overall rankings.
The Mizuno OMOI Type 2 was the worst putter for medium putts. The image below shows a clear difference in dispersion between these two models.
Priced at $149.99, the Tommy Armour Impact No.2 is also one of the most affordable blade putters in the test.
Its scores from short range and long range are closer to the middle of the pack. Testers noted consistent roll and solid forgiveness. One said, “performs well, nothing special from a feel and looks perspective.”
First versus worst: Long putts
The Scotty Cameron Super Select Newport 2 led the field in long-distance performance with a PuttView Handicap of 9.6 for longer putts. Testers made 21.88 percent of long putts and their misses finished an average of just 1.13 feet from the hole.
Testers consistently felt confident on longer putts. One said, “feel is great. I can see why they’re popular.” The Mizuno OMOI Type 4 was the worst for long-distance putts but performed better overall than the Mizuno OMOI Type 2.
Performance for the Super Select Newport 2 dropped off at shorter ranges. It’s a strong option for golfers looking to improve lag putting or feel more consistent from 20 feet and beyond but it may not be the best fit if mid-range consistency is a key focus.
Final thoughts
If you want to see all the blade putters that finished in the middle of the pack, take a look at our complete testing results:
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