{"id":289,"date":"2026-03-04T10:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T09:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfriends.es\/blog\/?p=289"},"modified":"2026-03-06T09:21:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T08:21:40","slug":"putter-mallet-vs-blade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golfriends.es\/blog\/en\/putter-mallet-vs-blade\/","title":{"rendered":"Putter mallet vs blade: Pros, cons, and which stroke each suits"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\u00a0It\u2019s not that it’s difficult to understand, but rather that most players choose their putter<\/strong> based on aesthetics instead of how it complements their stroke type<\/strong>. There is one fact that changes everything: the type of arc<\/strong> in your putting swing<\/strong> should be the starting point of your choice, not an afterthought. Read on to discover exactly why.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What sets a blade apart from a mallet?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The blade putter: Classic and precise<\/span><\/h3>

The blade<\/strong> is the most traditional putter<\/strong> shape. It features a long, thin, and compact head, with the weight concentrated mainly along the centre line<\/strong>. This design has been used for decades by the world’s best: the Scotty Cameron Newport 2<\/strong>\u2014one of the most iconic blade putters in golf history<\/strong>\u2014has been in the bags of elite players during the Tour’s most memorable moments.<\/p>

Its simple structure<\/strong> offers very direct feedback<\/strong> at impact: you feel exactly where you struck the ball and with what force. This is an advantage for players with a well-practised putting stroke<\/strong>, but it can be a drawback for those still finding their technique.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The mallet putter: Modern and forgiving<\/span><\/h3>

The mallet<\/strong> has a larger head with more depth towards the back of the face. This geometry allows for extreme weight distribution\u2014towards the heel, toe, and rear\u2014which significantly raises the Moment of Inertia (MOI)<\/strong>. In practical terms, this means off-centre hits<\/strong> maintain better direction and speed, penalising errors less.<\/p>

Modern mallets also incorporate more elaborate alignment lines<\/strong> on the top of the head, making aiming easier before the stroke. Models like the Scotty Cameron Phantom<\/strong>, with its revolutionary low-torque design, or the Odyssey AI-ONE<\/strong> putters, represent the most advanced evolution in this category.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Pros and Cons of the Blade<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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