Best Used Golf Putters of 2026: Top Picks for Every Budget
Updated November 2026 · Prices are live Trade2Golf listings as of November 3, 2026. Used clubs sell fast: if a listing is gone, browse all used putters.
Quick answer: The best used putters in 2026 are proven models from Scotty Cameron, Odyssey, TaylorMade and Ping that cost a fraction of a new putter. On Trade2Golf right now that means an Odyssey White Hot 2-Ball for $79.99, a Ping Tyne 4 for $199.99 or a Scotty Cameron Futura 7M for $219.99, versus $499 for a new 2026 Scotty Cameron.
Putters are also the safest club to buy used: they're never swung hard, have no grooves to wear out, and a 5-year-old putter rolls the ball just like a new one.
A new premium putter is expensive. In 2026, new Scotty Cameron Studio Style and Phantom putters list for $499, and long or specialty versions for $549.
The good news: the putter is the club where buying used makes the most sense. Below are the best used putters you can buy right now, organized by price, plus how to pick the right head shape for your stroke and what to check before you buy.
Why buy a used putter?
Putters barely wear out. A putter is never swung at full speed. There are no grooves to wear down and no shaft fatigue. A clean face and a straight shaft are all that matter.
Technology moves slowly. Head shapes like the Newport (Anser-style blade), the Ping Tyne or the Odyssey 2-Ball have been winning for decades. A putter from 2018 is still a great putter in 2026.
You can try more styles. At used prices, you can test a blade and a mallet for less than the cost of one new putter, and resell the one you don't keep.
Best used putters at a glance
Putter | Type | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
Odyssey White Hot 2-Ball | Mallet | $79.99 | Beginners, easy alignment |
TaylorMade Ghost Tour Black Indy | Blade | $95.95 | Classic look on a budget |
Odyssey Metal X Milled #1 | Blade | $99.00 | Milled feel under $100 |
Odyssey White Hot OG #7 Bird | Mallet | $152.99 | Stability with soft feel |
TaylorMade Spider GT Silver #3 | Mallet | $152.99 | Maximum forgiveness |
Ping Tyne 4 | Mallet | $199.99 | Best overall value |
Scotty Cameron Futura 7M | Mallet | $219.99 | Cheapest way into a Scotty |
Scotty Cameron Special Select Fastback | Mid-mallet | $237.99 | Blade feel, more stability |
Odyssey Ai-ONE #7 DB | Mallet | $269.00 | Off-center putts |
Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5 | Mallet | $279.99 | Tour-proven mallet |
Toulon Design Las Vegas | Mallet | $349.99 | Premium milled feel |
Scotty Cameron Super Select Newport 2 | Blade | $399.99 | The classic tour blade |
All putters in the table are right-handed. Left-handed deals are at the end of the price sections.
Best used putters under $100
Under $100 you can still get a putter from a top brand that will roll the ball better than almost any new budget putter.
Odyssey White Hot 2-Ball: $79.99
The 2-Ball is one of the most copied putter designs in golf. The two white discs behind the face make it very easy to line up the ball, and the White Hot insert gives a soft, quiet feel.
Best for: Beginners and anyone who struggles with alignment.
Shop White Hot 2-Ball · $79.99Another 2-Ball · $89.99
TaylorMade Ghost Tour Black Indy: $95.95
A heel-toe weighted blade in the classic Anser shape, graded Above Average 9.0. If you like a traditional look and a slight arc in your stroke, this is a great first blade.
Best for: Golfers who want a classic blade without spending much.
Odyssey Metal X Milled #1: $99.00
A milled-face blade, graded Above Average 9.0. Milled faces give firmer, crisper feedback than inserts, which many better players prefer.
Best for: Players who like to feel the ball off the face.
Shop Metal X Milled #1 · $99.00
Best used putters from $100 to $200
This is where modern high-forgiveness mallets get affordable.
TaylorMade Spider GT Silver #3: $152.99
The Spider is one of the most forgiving putter families ever made. Its wide, heavy head resists twisting, so off-center putts still roll close to the line.
Best for: Mid-to-high handicaps who miss the center of the face.
Shop Spider GT · $152.99Spider X Navy · $119.99
Odyssey White Hot OG #7 Bird Stroke Lab: $152.99
The #7 is a fang-style mallet with alignment lines that frame the ball. The Stroke Lab shaft adds weight to the grip end for a smoother, more consistent tempo.
Best for: Golfers who want mallet stability with a soft insert feel.
Shop OG #7 Bird · $152.99Tri-Hot 5K Double Wide · $199.99
Ping Tyne 4: $199.99 · Best overall value
The Tyne 4 is a compact, high-forgiveness mallet with a short slant neck. That neck gives it a small amount of toe hang, so it suits the slight arc most golfers have in their stroke.
Ping putters also hold their resale value well.
Best for: Almost any golfer who wants a forgiving mallet that still feels like a blade.
Shop Tyne 4 · $199.99Ping Sigma G Tess · $190.00
Left-handed deals under $200
Ping Karsten TR Anser 2, $119.99: the classic Anser blade shape for lefties.
Odyssey White Hot RX #1, $129.99: a soft-feel blade with a modern insert.
Ping Tyne 4, $199.99: our best-value pick, in left-handed.
Best used putters from $200 to $300
This is the sweet spot for Scotty Cameron. You get the brand's famous feel and build quality for about half of the $499 new price.
Scotty Cameron Futura 7M: $219.99
A futuristic-looking mallet with lots of stability. The Futura line is one of the most affordable ways to own a Scotty Cameron.
Best for: Golfers who want a Scotty without paying Newport prices.
Shop Futura 7M · $219.99Phantom 12 · $206.99
Scotty Cameron Special Select Fastback: $237.99
The Fastback is a mid-mallet: it looks like a blade at address, but the extra weight at the back makes it more stable on short putts.
Best for: Blade lovers who want a bit more forgiveness.
Shop Fastback · $237.99Flowback 5.5 · $280.49
Odyssey Ai-ONE #7 DB: $269.00
Odyssey used AI to design the Ai-ONE insert so that putts hit off the toe or heel lose less speed. This one is graded Above Average 9.0. The Ai-ONE line launched at $299.99 new.
Best for: Golfers whose biggest problem is distance control.
Shop Ai-ONE #7 DB · $269.00Ai-ONE Square · $279.99
Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5: $279.99
The Phantom X 5 is a wing-shaped mallet that has been in the bags of many tour players. It's stable, easy to aim, and has the soft milled feel Scotty Cameron is known for.
Best for: Golfers who want a tour-proven mallet.
Shop Phantom X 5 · $279.99Phantom X 11.5 · $279.99
Best premium used putters: $300 and up
These are the putters golfers dream about. Buying them used still saves you a lot compared to new.
Toulon Design Las Vegas: $349.99
Toulon is Odyssey's premium milled line, made in small batches. The Las Vegas is a compact mallet with a deep-milled face for a soft but solid feel.
Best for: Golfers who want a boutique putter.
Shop Toulon Las Vegas · $349.99All Toulon putters
Scotty Cameron Super Select Newport 2: $399.99
The Newport 2 is the most famous putter shape in golf. The Super Select version is fully milled with a soft face, and it's one of the most popular blades on tour.
Best for: Better players with an arcing stroke.
Shop Super Select Newport 2 · $399.99Studio Style · $382.49
Scotty Cameron Phantom 5.5 (2026): $449.99
Want this year's model? The 2026 Phantom 5.5 lists for $499 new. A used one saves you about $50 and you get it today.
Shop Phantom 5.5 2026 · $449.99
Left-handed premium deals
TaylorMade Spider 5K-ZT Milled CS, $429.99: a zero-torque mallet designed to keep the face square.
L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i, $449.99: L.A.B.'s lie-angle-balanced design for lefties.
Our take: the best putter is the one that matches your stroke and that you feel confident over. For most golfers, a $150–$250 used mallet like the Ping Tyne 4 or a Scotty Futura will make more putts than a new $499 putter that doesn't fit.
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How to choose the right used putter
Before you shop, answer these three questions:
1. Blade or mallet?
Blade (like a Newport or Anser): small and traditional, with more feel. Best for consistent strikers.
Mallet (like a Spider, Tyne or 2-Ball): larger head, more stable on off-center hits, and usually easier to aim. Best for most amateurs.
2. What does your stroke look like?
Slight or strong arc: choose a putter with toe hang (most blades and slant-neck mallets).
Straight back and through: choose a face-balanced putter (most double-bend or center-shafted mallets).
3. What length do you need?
Most men use 34" or 35", and many women and shorter golfers use 33". Your eyes should sit over or just inside the ball at address. A putter can be cut down or extended for about $20–$40 at a club repair shop.
Used putter buying checklist
Check these points on any listing, and ask the seller for photos. (For the full guide, see What to Check Before Buying Used Golf Clubs Online.)
Face and insert: Dents on a milled face or a torn insert are deal-breakers. Light marks are cosmetic.
Sole and top line: Bag chatter and sole wear are normal and don't affect the roll.
Shaft: Look down the shaft from the grip. It should be straight, with no bends or rust.
Grip: A worn putter grip costs about $10–$35 to replace, so it shouldn't stop a good deal.
Length: Confirm the length in the listing before you buy.
Headcover: An original headcover adds value, especially for Scotty Cameron.
Counterfeits: Scotty Cameron is the most copied putter brand. Be careful with prices far below market, and ask for clear photos of the sole, shaft band and headcover.
Where to buy a used putter safely
A putter is a personal club, so you want a marketplace where you can ask questions before you buy.
On Trade2Golf, you buy directly from other golfers. Every listing shows the brand, model, hand and condition grade, and you can use Ask the seller to confirm the length or request more photos. Shop by brand: Scotty Cameron (83 listed), Odyssey (220), TaylorMade (203) and Ping (172). Learn more in How to Buy Used Golf Clubs Safely on Trade2Golf.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best used putter to buy in 2026?
For most golfers, a forgiving mallet like the Ping Tyne 4, TaylorMade Spider or Scotty Cameron Phantom X offers the best mix of performance and price. On Trade2Golf these currently sell for about $150–$280.
How much should I pay for a used putter?
A good used Odyssey or TaylorMade putter costs $60–$200. A used Scotty Cameron usually costs $200–$400, compared to $499 new in 2026.
Do putters wear out?
Very little. Putters are never swung hard and have no grooves that affect spin. As long as the face, insert and shaft are in good shape, an older putter performs like new.
Is a blade or mallet putter better for beginners?
Most beginners do better with a mallet. The bigger head is more stable on off-center hits and usually has stronger alignment aids.
Is a used Scotty Cameron worth it?
Yes. Scotty Cameron putters are built to last and hold their value well, so a used one gives you the same feel for much less, and you can usually resell it later for close to what you paid.
How can I tell if a Scotty Cameron putter is fake?
Be wary of prices far below market, poor paint or engraving quality, wrong fonts on the sole and missing or cheap-looking headcovers. Buying on a marketplace with buyer protection reduces the risk.