Wyndham Clark has won three times in 2026, and his putter has played a substantial role in all of them. The PING Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue Onset CB helped him set a PGA Tour record for Strokes Gained: Putting at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, carried him to another U.S. Open title at Shinnecock and was once again excellent during his BMW Championship victory.
That doesn’t mean every golfer should immediately run out and buy a counterbalanced putter. As we’ve discussed before, the heavier head, longer shaft and additional weight above the hands can help stabilize the stroke and improve tempo and distance control, but counterbalancing is a solution for some golfers, not all of them.
If you’re one of the golfers who does benefit from that added stability, however, there are some very good counterbalanced putters available at a discount right now. These are the on-sale options I’d be looking at.
1. Odyssey Ai-One Cruiser 2-Ball Jailbird
As MyGolfSpy staffer Andrew Zanzig has said, the original Odyssey 2-Ball is a first-ballot Hall of Fame club, and I think that’s exactly right. The original 2-Ball was genuinely revolutionary, and there’s a reason the design is still trusted by both Tour players and everyday golfers decades later. Few alignment systems are as intuitive.
What I like about the Cruiser version is that it takes that familiar 2-Ball look and adds a level of stability that the standard-length model simply doesn’t have. The longer shaft and counterbalanced setup make the putter feel incredibly steady through the stroke, and the head never feels like it wants to wander off line.
Then there’s the alignment itself. The two white “balls” make it ridiculously easy to create a visual line to the hole and square the face behind the ball. I regularly alternate between the 2-Ball Jailbird Cruiser and my SeeMore SBX, but there will always be a spot for this putter in my bag. At $300, it’s also a very solid price for a premium counterbalanced putter in today’s market.
2. PING Scottsdale Craz-E Counterbalance
Speaking of Wyndham Clark and PING, the Craz-E is another cult classic. Originally released in 2004, just a few years after the Odyssey 2-Ball changed the mallet category, the Craz-E was another relatively unorthodox design that ended up having real staying power.
The current Scottsdale Craz-E Counterbalance keeps the shape but modernizes nearly everything around it. PING uses a 370-gram head with perimeter weighting and a low, rearward center of gravity to push MOI higher and make the head more resistant to twisting. A lightweight PEBAX insert helps free up discretionary weight while also producing a softer feel and more consistent ball speed.
The counterbalanced version stretches to 37.75 inches and uses a 17-inch SuperStroke grip, which gives golfers room to grip down and add even more stability through the stroke. That combination makes a lot of sense for players who tend to get handsy or simply want the putter to feel more anchored and predictable.
At $228.98, this is also one of the more affordable premium counterbalanced putters on the market right now.
3. Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square MAX 1/2 Ball Cruiser
Odyssey again. That shouldn’t be much of a surprise.
The brand has been one of the biggest forces behind counterbalanced putters for more than a decade, dating back to the original Tank line in 2013. The Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square MAX 1/2 Ball Cruiser is the latest extension of that idea, only now it combines counterbalancing with a modern zero-torque-style shape that will look very familiar to anyone who has spent time around a LAB DF3.
The 1/2 Ball alignment system is the most interesting part of the design. It is relatively new for Odyssey, but the connection to the original 2-Ball is obvious. Instead of two full discs, you get a partial ball shape whose cut edge runs parallel to the face, with a short sight line bisecting the graphic.
The concept is simple: your eyes and brain are naturally good at recognizing symmetry. If the half-ball looks skewed relative to your intended line, the misalignment is easier to detect. When everything looks balanced, the face is much easier to square.
Add in the longer Cruiser build and the extra stability that comes with counterbalancing, and this is a very compelling option for golfers who want both visual assistance and a more controlled stroke. Plus, it’s on sale.
4. COBRA 3DP Agera RS Counter Balance
At $215, the COBRA 3DP Agera RS Counter Balance is one of the best values on this list and one of the better values on the putter market.
There’s a lot going on here for the money. The Agera RS uses a 38-inch counterbalanced build with a 385-gram head and 17-inch SuperStroke grip, all designed to make the stroke feel more stable and repeatable. The single-bend shaft and zero degrees of toe hang also make this a particularly natural fit for golfers with a straighter-back, straighter-through stroke.
COBRA also pairs its 3D-printed multi-material construction with a 304 stainless steel insert and LA GOLF’s Descending Loft Face Technology, which uses four different lofts across the face to help produce more consistent launch and roll.
At full price, this is a very solid, tech-heavy counterbalanced putter. At $215, it’s a seriously compelling buy.
5. Tour Edge Zero T Lineup
The Tour Edge Zero T lineup technically isn’t on sale, but at $200, I’d argue these are the best-value counterbalanced putters on the market anyway.
I reviewed both the ZT-1 and ZT-4 and came away seriously impressed, especially considering the price. The feel, stability and overall performance all punched well above what I expected from a $200 putter. Tour Edge also offers every Zero T model in a counterbalanced configuration, so whether you prefer a blade, mallet or something in between, there’s a head shape that should fit your eye.
For golfers who want to experiment with counterbalancing without spending $300, $400 or more, this is the easiest place to start.
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