{"id":289,"date":"2026-03-04T10:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T09:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfriends.es\/blog\/?p=289"},"modified":"2026-09-08T11:35:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T09:35:50","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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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. The Scotty Cameron Phantom range includes different neck types and configurations, with certain models, such as the OC variants, specifically designed to deliver low-torque performance.<\/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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