Best Blade Putters From Every Distance 2026

Mallet and zero-torque putters are in the spotlight these days. If you’re still hanging on to your blade, like I am, here are some results worth seeing.

Some of the best blades in 2026 were surprisingly strong from long distance. The bigger drop-off showed up in the medium range which continues to be one of the best ways to separate a good putter from a great one. If you’re struggling with short, medium or long range and looking for a putter to help fill the gap, here’s some information that should help.

Mizuno M.Craft Osaka: Best blade putter for short putts

The Mizuno M.Craft Osaka earned its spot here by delivering the best short-putt performance in the blade test with a Short PuttView Handicap of -6.5. It also helps that this was not a one-trick performer. The Osaka finished best overall in the test at -5.5, which fits the larger takeaway that the best blade putters are the ones that can perform across short, medium and long distances rather than relying on one hot category.

The one caution from the test is that the Osaka has severe toe hang so it may not suit golfers who dislike that look or feel.

Alternative options for best blade putters for short putts

• PING Scottsdale Anser 4 — -6.4
• COBRA 3DP Tour Grandsport — -5.6
• Odyssey AI-Dual DW — -5.4

Bettinardi BB-8W: Best blade putter for medium putts

If your make rate from the makeable range is what holds you back, the Bettinardi BB-8W is the standout. It posted the best Medium PuttView Handicap in the test at -2.5. The BB-8W is also one of the best long-putt performers in the field with a Long PuttView Handicap of -8.9. The tradeoff is short-putt consistency. The test notes specifically flag the BB-8W as less reliable on short putts

Alternative options

• Mizuno M.Craft Osaka — -1.8
• Scotty Cameron SS Newport — -1.0
• COBRA MIM Sport — -1.0

PING Scottsdale Anser 2D: Best blade putter for long putts

The PING Scottsdale Anser 2D was the best blade putter in the test for long putts with a Long PuttView Handicap of -9.3. If you’re trying to eliminate three-putts and tighten up distance control from long range, this is a putter worth trying. The Anser 2D was not weak everywhere else. It still held up reasonably well on short and medium putts and finished third overall in the test.

Alternative options

• Bettinardi BB-8W — -8.9
• LA GOLF Bel Air II DW — -8.5
• Ballistic Saber — -8.3

Final thoughts

The Mizuno M.Craft Osaka was the most complete blade in the field. The Bettinardi BB-8W stood out where medium putts create real separation. The PING Scottsdale Anser 2D was the clear long-putt specialist. If you want to dig into the full rankings, testing methodology and PuttView data, take a look at our complete test: Best Blade Putters 2026.