The double wide putter is similar to the blade putter but comes with additional weight in the head, which leads to higher MOI. This optimal MOI makes for more forgiveness and consistent rolls off-center strikes, which is absent in traditional blade putters.
The wider construction in DW putters provides engineers the leverage to include more aids to ensure better alignment.
Putter manufacturers have maintained the traditional look of the blade putter in the double wide putter, adding an extra piece to the back to make it more forgiving and with better alignment.
Double Wide putters, like the Odyssey Stroke Lab Triple Track, even come with alignment features like the Vernier HyperAcuity, which helps improve the golfer’s ability to read the line. The double wide putter is targeted to golfers who want the narrow design of the blade putters and the forgiveness of the mallet putters, which is what the double putter is able to achieve.
Because of the additional weight and technology, the double wide putter is generally more expensive than the blade putter.
You may also lack feedback at impact because of the extra weight, and that’s where the blade putter shines. Along with better distance control, blade putters will also give you a better feel than a DW putter. If you’re an experienced golfer and don’t mind less forgiveness, a blade putter is still a serious contender.
While the amateur golfer will be excited about the alignment and forgiveness on the double wide putter, the pros will be more concerned about the feel and superior distance control that blade putters provide. Finally, make sure you consider your stroke style when choosing. If you have a strong arc stroke, for instance, a double wide putter may not fit you.