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The Bettinardi Queen B 7 putter upholds the line’s standard as “playable art.” Unique, beautiful finish. Compact, traditional shape with modern weighting and CG. Exquisite milling.
Introduction
In the world of high end putters, there’s a delicate balance between offering golfers something new and not messing with things that work. Bettinardi’s Queen B putters walk that tightrope with aplomb. The 2025-2026 edition of this fan favorite sees some classic shapes and some new twists. The putter I’m reviewing here, the Bettinardi Queen B 7, is a classic that has been waiting 10 years for a reintroduction. For fans of traditional mallets, it’s been worth the wait.
Looks
The new Bettinardi Queen B 7 putter is immediately recognizable as a Queen B while offering some new twists for longtime fans. What stands out most is the Royal Rose PVD finish that’s used across the 2025-2026 line. It’s close to the Caramel Copper of the 2023-2024 line but with a light touch of pink. The “deep ocean blue” paintfill is an inspired choice that marries beautifully with this finish.
Moving to the shape of the Queen B 7, it’s a very compact, traditional, rounded mallet. This is a symmetrical shape that’s being returned to the Bettinardi line after a 10 year hiatus. It’s somewhat similar to the Queen B 14 [review HERE] from last year, but the shape is much more refined, to my eye. The face is over 1″ shorter from heel to toe than a standard Anser, and the cavity is narrower than the ball. As I’ve said before, I think Bettinardi does traditional mallets better than anyone else, and this is another great example.
In the bag, the Bettinardi Queen B 7 looks gorgeous. The Mini Honeycomb Face Milling is mesmerizing. Bettinardi did a great job on the sole design with a swarm of bees following the Queen Bee. The added texture inside the Queen Bee shows off the precision of Bettinardi’s milling.
Bettinardi ties the look of the Queen B 7 together with a stepless shaft, ocean blue Lamkin grip, and a great headcover. The cover centers an ocean blue hexagon with an embroidered white Queen Bee. To their immense credit, Bettinardi heard the cries of collectors and switched to a magnetic closure on their covers.
Sound & Feel
This may be the best feeling Bettinardi putter I can remember using. The Mini Honeycomb Face Milling is promoted as “the softest Honeycomb face to date,” and I certainly can’t argue. The feel of the Bettinardi Queen B 7 putter is fantastic. It’s very soft but doesn’t cross into feeling mushy. The sound is a gentle “tock” that’s responsive, not dull. What separates the Queen B 7 from previous offerings is that it’s a lot less demanding – you don’t need perfect contact to get a great feel.
The feedback from this putter is gentle but adequate. There is a slight change to the sound as you move away from the center of the face. The feel doesn’t change much, but you can still sense where the ball hit the face.
Performance
Bettinardi’s Queen B putters aren’t designed around high tech buzzwords; they’re “playable art.” But that doesn’t mean Bettinardi isn’t refining these traditional designs. The key performance upgrade with the 2025-2026 Queen B line is the “enhanced center of gravity.” This is their way of saying that the sweet spot is in the center of the face. This may be head-scratching for some – “Shouldn’t it always be in the center?” – but many clubs of all types have CGs closer to the heel because of the mass of the neck or hosel. Bettinardi has managed to center the CG while maintaining a beautiful, symmetrical appearance.
The Bettinardi Queen B 7 putter features a Crescent Neck like the Queen B 11 [review HERE] which produces 1/2 shaft offset and what Bettinardi calls “1/3 toe hang.” Those who prefer a clock face might call is 4 o’clock toe hang or slightly less than a traditional Anser. As a longtime Anser player, I was able to use the Queen B 7 without any transition or adjustment period. The putter flows beautifully with a slight arcing stroke and gave me great awareness and control of the face.
What sets the Bettinardi Queen B 7 putter apart from some other traditional mallets is the weighting. At 362 grams, it’s a touch heavier than average. This helps to offset its small dimensions and provide forgiveness that’s on par with traditional Anser putters. Small misses, particularly on short putts, will still find the bottom of the cup. If you’re significantly off-center, however, your ball may end up well short of the target. If you’re used to a giant, multi-material mallet, expect the Bettinardi Queen B 7 to demand a bit more focus.
The other putters in the 2025-2026 Bettinardi Queen B line are the 6, 6 Slotback, 8, and 16 [review HERE]. The Queen B 6 and 8 are wide-body blades with different necks. The 6 has a single bend for minimal toe hang; the 8 comes with a plumbers neck or center shaft. Bettinardi’s Queen B 16 is an Anser-style blade with uniquely shaped bumpers.
Conclusion
For lovers of beautifully crafted putters, it doesn’t get much better than the Bettinardi Queen B 7. The shaping of this traditional mallet is fantastic, and it has subtle performance upgrades to make it worthy of a gamer spot.
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Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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