Tommy Armour Impact Series No. 3 Alignment Putter

Full mallet, face-balanced, and marked up for aiming, the No. 3 Alignment of that year is the most forgiving shape Tommy Armour put into the lineup. Weight spread wide across the body keeps the head from twisting on a heel or toe strike. Misses stay closer to line. The aluminum face over its elastomer backing keeps the sound low, which is useful on quick greens where sharp feedback can rush a golfer into hitting putts too hard.

It's a conventional length build with a midsize grip, and there's nothing unfamiliar anywhere in the setup. Anyone wanting more weight in the hands can take the CB version, which fits a 15-inch counterbalance grip to the same head. For everyone else with a square, straight stroke, this is the pick of the 2018 putters and the sensible answer for a player who misses left and right in equal measure.