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GolfWRX Members Choice: Best putter of 2021
What is the best putter in 2021? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. Needless to say, that extends to their GolfWRXers views on the best putter of 2021.
The bedrock of GolfWRX.com is the community of passionate and knowledgable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members—the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Best putter of 2021: The top 5
1. Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5
What Scotty Cameron says: “Delivering what players worldwide have requested, Scotty’s new Phantom X 5.5 is not only a rolling change to a proven design. It’s as close to Justin Thomas’ Tour setup as you can possibly get. From prototype to full production, the new Phantom X 5.5 replaces its predecessor and includes the arc-enhancing small slant neck inspired by JT’s configuration, as well as the same overall sizing and material makeup.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the Phantom X 5.5 in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here.
2. Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2
What Scotty Cameron says: “Arguably the most famous putter head shape in the world, with scores of professional titles won, Scotty’s flagship model—the new Special Select Newport 2—is the closest-to-Tour setup ever offered. With refinements made to every aspect, this timeless design returns to the roots of sound and feel with its insert-free, solid stainless steel putter head precision milled in the USA.”
You can read what other golfers are saying in the GolfWRX forums, and see our spotlight piece here.
3. TaylorMade Spider X
What TaylorMade says: “The hottest putter model on the PGA TOUR just got even better. To celebrate the 10th year of Spider putters, we’ve built upon every technology and design to create Spider X—fully redesigned and optically engineered to provide more stability and a reimagined approach to alignment. Spider X combines a heavy (320g) steel frame with a lightweight (15g) carbon composite sole to provide extreme perimeter weighting in a more streamlined shape.”
You can read what other golfers are saying in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here.
4. LAB Directed Force 2.1
What LAB says: “The DF 2.1 can do amazing things other putters can’t because of Lie Angle Balance, or L.A.B. for short. Lie Angle Balance gives every golfer the ability to consistently repeat the putting stroke with far less effort than with other putters. And it does this by eliminating torque.”
You can read what other golfers are saying in the GolfWRX forums.
5. Odyssey Ten
What Callaway says: “The Odyssey Ten shape is a Tour proven design that puts an emphasis on alignment and high MOI for more confidence and consistency on the greens. The new Tens putters have improved on those two key performance features dramatically. They showcase exceptional alignment systems, our Tour proven, multi-material Stroke Lab shaft, and the Microhinge Star Insert for improved forward roll. The shape of your putter matters, and that’s why we’re bringing out these incredible new Tens.”
You can read what other golfers are saying in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here.
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.
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
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
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Bill
Jul 17, 2021 at 5:46 pm
New putter designs can be good( not great!), but even with better design, to help you have a BETTER perception of “the line”, the percentage ALL this can help to make you a better putter is VERY, very minimal!
The NUMBER of putters that amateurs, weekend warriors and other recreational golfers have IN THEIR CLOSET- is very telling- be HONEST, and Yes, you have to COUNT ALL the putters you ALREADY TRADED IN- for the shiny new putter!!
Somewhere- you NEED, come to SERIOUS terms with yourself,
PRACTICE, REFINING YOUR SET UP, and TIME ON THE COURSE!
So it really comes down to the old adage, the INDIAN, is much more important than the arrow!
Yes, you need a good arrow, not a $200-$300 arrow!!
KP
Jul 15, 2021 at 2:57 pm
Just a heads up, the photo you are using of Scotty’s new Phantom X 5.5 is the old model, not the new one that seems to be much more well received.
https://www.scottycameron.com/putters/phantom-x/phantom-x-55-2021/
Garrett
Jul 13, 2021 at 5:42 pm
It’s good to see LAB putters get some love!! I sold off most of my other putters because non of them could consistently kick my LABs out of the bag.
I have a standard, the arm-lock, and a broomstick – they make putting enjoyable for me. They each shock my system enough to keep putting fresh and prevent me from becoming too much of a mechanical putter. I totally recommend those interested in getting fit (remotely worked great – surprisingly quick and easy) and give these things a try. I’d be shocked if you regret it.