Equipment
Bettinardi unveils next evolution of its BB Series featuring VDF face milling
Bettinardi Golf today unveiled the next evolution of its longtime BB Series, introducing a fully redesigned lineup featuring the company’s newest face-milling technology and refined shaping throughout.

Bettinardi BB Putter BB 6.0
A cornerstone of Bettinardi’s milled putter offering for more than two decades, the 2026 BB Series debuts VDF (Variable Depth Flymill) Face Milling, a new finish, and seven updated blade and mallet designs.

Bettinardi BB Putter BB-1
As part of this evolution, the BB Series will also roll the INOVAI and Studio Stock lines into a single, expanded family, simplifying Bettinardi’s production lineup while retaining the shaping philosophies and performance characteristics players know from each line.

Bettinardi BB Putter BB 7.0
“Our focus was to preserve what has always defined the BB line—classic shapes, responsive feedback, and our one-piece milling—while advancing the technology that influences performance. The new VDF Face is a meaningful step forward.” – Robert J. Bettinardi, Founder

Bettinardi BB Putter 8W
New VDF (Variable Depth Flymill) Face Milling

Bettinardi BB Putter 8W
The centerpiece of the updated BB Series is Bettinardi’s VDF (Variable Depth Flymill) Face Milling, engineered to provide more predictable distance control across the entire face.

Bettinardi BB Putter B
Developed through extensive testing with Quintic, per Bettinardi the new face pattern produced approximately 30 percent less variation in effective distance and over 40 percent less variation in topspin across the top, middle and lower positions of the face when compared to a traditional flymill design.

Bettinardi BB Putter BB 6.0
By tuning the geometry of nine individual milling zones, the VDF face milling maintains energy transfer more evenly across the face and is designed to reduce the speed drop-off common on mis-hits. The result is a more consistent roll profile and tighter dispersion in distance—allowing players to control speed more effectively even when contact varies.

Bettinardi BB Putter BB 7.0
Refined Shaping and Modernized Components

Bettinardi BB Putter BB-1
Every head shape in the BB Series has been updated with cleaner lines, refined features, and balanced proportions shaped by Robert and Sam Bettinardi and Bettinardi Tour staff feedback.

Bettinardi BB Putter 8W
The lineup includes a mix of blades, compact mallets, and full-body mallets, with each built to inspire confidence at address while preserving the BB aesthetic.

Bettinardi BB Putter BB
All models feature:
- Savannah Blue PVD finish for durability and unique design aesthetic
- Tour-grade Brushed Nickel shaft to enhance feel and stability
- One-piece 303 Stainless Steel construction, milled in-house in Tinley Park, Illinois

Bettinardi BB Putter BB
“The BB Series has been part of who we are for decades, and this update is the most ambitious one yet. By introducing VDF Face Milling and refining every shape through Tour input, we created a line that delivers consistency and feel in a way that truly benefits all golfers. The nine-zone milling pattern was engineered for the reality of the game: not every putt is hit perfectly, and players will notice more consistent speed control across the face—a difference they’ll feel immediately on the greens.” – Sam Bettinardi, President
Pricing & Availability
- Pre-order Begins: January 20, 2026 at Bettinardi.com, Studio B Oak Brook, and authorized Bettinardi dealers
- In-Store Availability (US): Early February 2026 at Bettinardi.com, Studio B Oak Brook and Authorized Bettinardi dealers
- In-Store Availability (International): March 2026
- Pricing: $495
Equipment
Neal Shipley, AKA, the “Big Fridge’s,” custom stamping
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.

“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
Equipment
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: L.A.B. Purple DF3 with Masters cover
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.

From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
Whats in the Bag
Maria Torres WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4

3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

5-wood: Ping G440 Max (19 degrees @18)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

Hybrid: Ping G440 (23 degrees)
Shaft: Oban Isawa Red Hybrid Shaft 04 Flex 70 Gms

Irons: Srixon ZXi7 (5-P)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i80

Wedges: Cleveland RTZ (50-MID, 54-FULL, 58-MID)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i105

Putter: L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i
Shaft: ACCRA Putter Shaft

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
