Bettinardi BB1 Putter Review

Bettinardi putters have long been a popular choice for the average or better player. Built on a tradition of exquisite craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the finest materials, the new BB1 putter certainly has not disappointed in this regard. The BB1’s traditional head design and new technological and cosmetic improvements make it one of the hottest putters out there today

Super-Fly Mill face milling provides players with unparalleled feel. This technology is Bettinardi’s most aggressive face milling technology and produces the softest feeling and most muted sound out of all three Bettinardi milling techniques (the other two being Honeycomb and Fit Face). The use of proprietary soft carbon steel only adds to soft feel and accentuated feedback at impact.

Many putters come in a white satin or chrome finish that makes glare on sunny days bothersome for many players. The Stealth Black finish in the BB1 is a matte style that greatly reduces glare allowing players to clearly see the contrast between the head and ball at address. The Stealth Black finish is also considerably more durable than the PVD finish found in previous Bettinardi putters.

Proprietary soft carbon steel in the head has allowed Bettinardi to create a seamless look in the BB1 head. Instead of aggressive sharp edges and lines found in many other blade-style putters, the lines in the BB1 are soft and more rounded producing a look that the putter is all one unit, not different pieces molded together.

The 2024 Bettinardi BB1 Wide putter is a beautifully executed version of a classic design. It reflects a company with over twenty years of experience that knows how to get the details right. From every angle, there's just enough visual interest, never any clutter, and every engraving is sharp and precise.


The putter head is crisp and clean, with a stunning Black Pearl PVD finish that is well executed. The professional look of the BB1 Wide doesn't stop at the putter head; it is paired with a "Black PVD Tour Grade shaft" that looks stellar with the putter's finish. The holographic Bettinardi shaft band is the cherry on top that shows full attention to detail. The magnetic-closure headcover is a welcome change from Velcro, with a carbon fiber/leather construction that has mixed feelings but is overall a strong improvement.


The BB1 Wide makes small but meaningful changes to the classic widebody Anser design. Based on feedback from their growing Tour staff, Bettinardi made the BB1 Wide shorter from heel to toe and removed material from the heel to align the center of gravity with the geometric center of the face. This results in a slight improvement over a traditional Anser in terms of forgiveness, making it a great choice for those looking to shake up their putting without abandoning the classic look and feel.