Bettinardi Queen B #6 Putter Review

Bettinardi Queen B #6 Putter Key Features

• Royal Rose PVD finish
• Mini honeycomb face milling
• Enhanced centre of gravity

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When it comes to putters, Bettinardi is one of the most established and respected names in the game. The American brand produces an extended range of precision-milled flat sticks, with the Queen B range being one of the brand's most iconic lines. 

I was lucky enough to get my hands on the newest iteration of the Queen B #6, and have put it through its paces over a number of rounds and also analysed how it performs using Capto, an innovative analysis tool, which delivers a wide range of metrics to analyse a putter's performance.

The major tech story to take away from this new line is an enhanced centre of gravity, which Bettinardi claim is aligned to the natural alignment of the putter. 

Let's find out how it performed.

Player Level

The Queen B #6 is a fairly traditional putter that in reality could be used by almost any level of golfer. Those who struggle with stability and want something more forgiving may be better suited to a mallet design but as I will come on to shortly, this putter still offers a good level of forgiveness. 

Bettinardi Queen B #6 Putter Looks and Feel

There's no hiding from the fact that the Queen B 6 is an absolutely stunning putter. From the classic design to the rose finish and sole detailing, everything screams quality. 

Down at address the putter has a wide blade profile, which will really suit golfers who have a slight arc to their putting stroke. 

The rose colour looks almost like aged copper and it's complimented nicely by the single white alignment line that runs through the middle of the head. 

Turn the putter over and you reveal the tasteful bee detailing that Bettinardi is known for. I'm a huge fan of the simplicity of the sole design and I think in an age when some brands try and overcomplicate aesthetics, Bettinardi has done a fantastic job of keeping things clean and simple, while still delivering big visual impact. 

The honeycomb milling on the face is also an excellent additional detail that truly elevates both the look and feel of the putter. 

In terms of feel, the Queen B 6 is one of the softest I've tested this year. As a result of the fine honeycomb milling, you get a decidedly muted feel in the hands at impact, while still getting plenty of haptic feedback on strike. 

The soft feel is absolutely lovely, and it's paired well by the satisfying knock sound that's produced at the same time. If you like a classic soft milled feel from your putter then you will likely really appreciate having this putter in the bag.

The standard grip that comes on this putter also deserves a special mention. The deep ocean blue Lamkin grip both looks and feels fantastic, elevating the whole experience of using the putter.

Bettinardi Queen B #6 Putter Performance and Forgiveness

Having used the Queen B for some time now, I have to say it's very much cemented itself as my current gamer. 

While the feel and looks are obviously top notch, the performance and forgiveness are also very impressive. 

Considering it's relatively small footprint compared to larger mallet models, the 6 still delivers a really solid roll even when struck from the toe or heel. 

I had a good feeling about the putter from the first putt I hit with it, and I have to say the love affair didn't stop there. 

The roll is consistent, the balance and weight are superb and the control It offers, especially on long putts is a real bonus. 

As previously mentioned, we tested the putter using Capto, and the results were interesting. Compared to something that is zero torque like a LAB DF3, there is less stability on offer, but despite that when it came down to the number of putts holed, the Queen B was right at the top of the list when we tested it against other models from rival brands. 

Putting is a very personal skill, and putters are subjective in some respects. If it works for you then in reality it's a good putter. With that being said, by any marker or test, the Queen B #6 is excellent. 

When you're paying over £400 for a putter you want it to be special and that's exactly what the Queen B is. Since I've started using it, my putting has definitely improved, and the number of long putts I've started making has dramatically increased. If it all down to the putter? Probably not, however it's definitely a big part of the reason.

Should you buy a Bettinardi Queen B#6 Putter?

I'm a huge fan of the Queen B, so much so that I can see it being my gamer for a very long time. 

It ticks every box for me and I can't recommend it highly enough. Coming in at £439 this putter is on the expensive end of the spectrum, however if you're someone who is serious about their golf and has an appreciation for fine detail and craftsmanship then this putter is definitely worth the hefty price tag.