Editor’s note: Looking ahead to where we take our golf equipment coverage in the future, we want to look behind us more frequently. What does that mean, exactly? We want to both place new releases in their historical context and highlight past coverage, as we have done from time to time, by opening the GolfWRX archives.
For this installment, we’re returning to 2022 to take a look at the Members Choice vote for the best putter of the year. We’ll be focusing on the over $300 category, though a scroll down to the under $300 section proves there was plenty of value to be had four years back. Putters are perhaps the most fickle part of the bag, so if you’re in the market for a flatstick featured on this list, chances are you can find it in our Classifieds forum. Happy hunting!
Have a look at our Members Choice selections for 2022 best putter over $300.
2022 Best putters: over $300
What is the best putter in 2022? 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 views on the best putter of 2022.
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.
1. Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5
What Scotty Cameron says: “Born on Tour and crafted for players who favor a mallet with the topline aesthetics of a traditional putter, the updated 2022 Phantom X 5 provides the performance and alignment benefits of a mallet with the feel of a blade. Continuously refined with expert feedback and new ultra-premium styling including a revamped Pistolero Plus grip that adds a decorative and non-slip texture to its design for 2022, Scotty pushed the concept of artistry through milling to the limit with a purpose-designed sole plate that provides perfect balance in the center of the “X” when the putter is soled.”
You can read what other golfers are saying in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here.
2. Ping PLD Anser
What Ping says: “The timeless Anser features a striking matte-black finish, rounded corners and softer ballast surfaces. For slight-arc stroke types, the Anser makes squaring the face to the target line easy and natural.”
You can read what other golfers are saying in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here.
3. 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 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 launch piece here.
4. L.A.B. Mezz.1
What L.A.B. says: “MEZZ.1 is our new mid-mallet putter that’s fully CNC machined from a billet of 6061 aircraft aluminum (body) and 303 stainless steel (midsection) to create our best-feeling — and we think best looking — putter to date. It includes 10 weights (eight on the bottom, two on the sides) that allow us to individually build each putter to a golfer’s exact specifications.”
You can read what other golfers are saying in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here.
5. Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport
What Scotty Cameron says: “Evolving the curvy, compact setup of this classic blade design, the Special Select Newport is crafted from solid milled 303 stainless steel without an insert and performance balanced tungsten sole weighting for a larger sweet spot and increased stability. The revamped plumbing neck allows for better alignment and setup with freer visual access to the flatter, narrower topline, while a cascading concave second tier knocks down reflection and provides a “melt-into-the-ground” appearance at address.”
You can read what other golfers are saying in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here.
You can see the full results for the best putter of 2022, as well as additional comments, in the forums.
