When it comes to performing on the greens, every millimeter counts – and the putter choices of PGA Tour stars in 2026 send a clear signal. TaylorMade and Odyssey dominate the field of top putters by Strokes Gained, with six of the top 10 players relying on models from these two brands. At the top of the ranking is Jacob Bridgeman, who garners an impressive +0.757 Strokes Gained per round with his TaylorMade Spider Tour.
The presence of TaylorMade's Spider series is particularly striking, as both AJ Ewart (+0.615) and Scottie Scheffler (+0.574) use the Spider Tour X. This shows: no matter the player type, this putter performs exceptionally well and is an absolute scoring weapon. Sam Burns, also a constant on Tour, is using an Odyssey Ai-One #7 S and is once again among the putting elite this year.
Mallets Rule the Greens
A look at the entire Top 10 makes it clear: mallets are the dominant force. Most players rely on these clubheads, known for their stability and forgiveness. They can forgive a less-than-perfectly struck putt and provide better feel on the green. Only Maverick McNealy, with his Odyssey Toulon Design Prototype, stands out as the sole blade putter, defying the trend.
Scotty Cameron: Lone Wolf in the Pack
While TaylorMade and Odyssey are truly dominating the rankings, only one Scotty Cameron can be found in the bags of the Top 10 putters in 2026. Denny McCarthy relies on a GoLo N5 Tour Prototype, a true rarity in this exclusive circle. This finding shows how strongly the trend toward forgiving mallets has developed, and that even proven classics are facing tough competition.
It's important to understand that many of these putters are prototypes or heavily customized models. This means that while the retail versions might look similar, they don't play exactly the same. However, for 2026, Odyssey is also launching an exciting new TRTL mallet family, which could further boost this trend.
