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The Bettinardi Queen B 16 putter puts an aesthetic twist on the classic blade putter. Beautiful finish and engravings. Superb feel. Forgiveness on par with standard Anser-style putters.
Introduction
Bettinardi’s Queen B putters have always steered toward more traditional designs, and no conventional putter line up would be complete without an Anser. For 2025, that role is played by the Bettinardi Queen B 16 putter, though it does show us Bettinardi putting their own spin on this classic. I tested one to see if their tweaks go deeper than surface level.
Looks
At a glance, the Bettinardi Queen B 16 putter is your typical Anser-style blade putter. A second look reveals several differences that set it apart from the crowd. Most obvious to me are the chamfered bumpers. The flange is also slightly wider than normal, and the top line is crowned. While I generally applaud putter makes that put their own spin on the conventional Anser, this one falls flat for me. The softened bumpers contrast too sharply with the blocky shoulders and generally draw too much attention away from the ball.
The rest of the putter shares its elevated aesthetics with the other 2025 Queen B models. The sole features a swarm of bees following the Queen B encased in a hexagon. This engraving is done with the high level of detail that we expect from Bettinardi. Also noteworthy is the Royal Rose PVD finish which pairs beautifully with the white and navy blue paintfill.
Sound & Feel
Unsurprisingly, the feel of the Bettinardi Queen B 16 putter is every bit as satisfying as the feel I found in the Queen B 7 [review HERE]. Both putters are made from 303 stainless steel and feature Bettinardi’s Mini Honeycomb Face Milling. The company states that this is “the softest Honeycomb face to date,” and I agree. It’s soft but not mushy, gentle but not weak. I didn’t feel like I had to hit the ball harder to get it to the cup, nor was I afraid of making an aggressive swing.
The sound that comes off this putter is a gentle “tock.” It’s just clear enough to be called responsive. Some soft-feeling putters can sound dull, but that’s not the case here.
As I noted with the Queen B 7, the Queen B 16 isn’t as demanding as many previous Bettinardi putters. The feedback is there, but it’s mild. You can get a great feel from a small miss while still knowing that the putt wasn’t perfect.
Performance
While the Bettinardi Queen B 16 putter sets itself apart from the typical Anser aesthetically, the performance specs stay true to the original. The plumbers neck creates a full shaft offset and “1/2 toe hang” or 4:30 or 45 degrees, depending on your preferred nomenclature. This makes it an easy putter for the majority of golfers to pick up and use with no transition period.
The one specification that is a touch unusual is the head weight. The Bettinardi Queen B 16 weighs in at a hefty 362 grams. While there are certainly heavier putters, this is more than your average blade. Given the prevalence of larger, often heavier, grips in the modern game, this slight boost in weight may be a necessity for maintaining a sensible swing weight.
On the green, I found the additional weight of the Bettinardi Queen B 16 putter was helpful with my distance control. I tend to having dying speed and am more apt to leave putts short than to hit them past the cup. The added weight wasn’t so much that I felt like I couldn’t swing the putter normally, but it was enough to give the ball a little extra juice.
Finally, when it comes to forgiveness, there’s nothing that separates the Queen B 16 from any other Anser-style putter. On close putts, anything hit reasonably well should find the bottom of the cup. At longer distances, however, a good strike is required to get the ball to the hole. Big mishits will stop short of the hole, leaving stressful par attempts.
Conclusion
There’s no doubt that the beautiful finish and engravings will have Bettinardi collectors adding at least one of the 2025 Queen B putters to their collection. Collector or not, if you’re seeking a high end, traditional blade with a slight aesthetic twist, you won’t go wrong with the Bettinardi Queen B 16 putter.
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2 Comments
Agree with you there too much contrast from going soft flange to sharp bumper then a soft crowned top line.
To me I would get too distracted by that crowned top line, unless it had a line alignment. Speaking of with your experience in trying anser type putters, why is the default alignment line on an anser type putter on the flange?
This never made sense to me as every other putter has an alignment right near the face which is where I hit it and aim it from. Some say it is because you’d have to get a custom thus make profits which I tend to not believe. Other say is because most are right eyed dominant, but I am right eyed dominant with a fairly weak left eye so kinda irked. What is your opinion?
Glen,
I would guess that flange lines are the default because that’s where PING first put them, so it’s what people are used to them. I would be very surprised if there’s any reasoning behind it – malicious, helpful, or otherwise – beyond “That’s what we’ve always done.”
Best,
Matt