Bettinardi Studio Stock 3 Putter

Blade Putter

Bettinardi builds putters in Tinley Park, Illinois, and the Studio Stock 3 is the kind of blade that shows why people pay attention to the brand. It's an Anser-style heel-toe weighted head with a plumber's neck, milled from a single block of 303 stainless steel. Nothing about it is trying to be clever. It's a putter for someone who wants a classic shape done right.

The 2018 Studio Stock line was Bettinardi's answer to golfers who wanted the milled feel and quality without stepping up to the pricier tour models. The 3 is the traditional blade in that family. Full toe hang tells you most of what you need to know about who should be looking at it. This head wants to swing on an arc, opening on the way back and squaring through impact.

There's no sightline on top, and that's a deliberate choice. Some players putt better with a clean top edge and nothing pulling their eye. If you're one of them, the Studio Stock 3 gives you a quiet frame and lets you aim with the shape of the head itself.

Design

The face carries Bettinardi's micro honeycomb milling, a tight pattern cut across the striking area that gives the ball a soft, muted contact and a consistent roll off the face. It feels firmer than a face insert but softer than a flat-milled stainless blade, which is the sweet spot a lot of feel players are after. The 303 stainless build gives it enough heft to stay stable without feeling heavy in the hands. The plumber's neck sets the hosel back and creates the full toe hang. Weight sits out in the heel and toe to steady the head through the stroke, and the topline stays thin and clean. It's a compact, unfussy blade that looks the way a lot of golfers picture a putter should look at address.

Who It's For

• You have an arced putting stroke and want a head with real toe hang to match it.
• A clean topline with no sightline helps you aim rather than distracts you.
• Milled feel matters to you, and you want soft feedback without a face insert.
• You prefer a traditional Anser-style blade over anything oversized or mallet-shaped.
• You appreciate a made-in-USA putter and are willing to pay for the milling and materials.

Technology

About Bettinardi

Bettinardi is one of the few brands that still mills every putter in their own facility. Their signature honeycomb face milling and one-piece construction create exceptional feel and consistency.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the toe hang on the Bettinardi Studio Stock 3?

It has full toe hang, meaning the toe points nearly straight down when you balance the shaft on your finger. That makes it best suited to players with a strong arc in their stroke, the kind who open the face going back and rotate it closed through impact. If your stroke is straight back and straight through, a face-balanced putter would fit you better.

What is the face milling on the Studio Stock 3?

Bettinardi uses their micro honeycomb face milling, a tight honeycomb pattern cut into the striking surface. It gives the ball a soft, muted feel at contact and a consistent roll. It's a milled face, not an insert, so the sound and feedback come straight from the steel.

Does the Studio Stock 3 have an alignment line?

No. The topline is clean with no sightline or dot. You aim using the shape of the head and the leading edge. Some players prefer this because a sightline can pull their eye or fight their natural aim. If you rely on a line to line up putts, this is worth trying before you buy.

What is the Studio Stock 3 made of?

The head is milled from a solid block of 303 stainless steel at Bettinardi's shop in Tinley Park, Illinois. Stainless gives it a firmer, more substantial feel than a softer carbon steel putter, and the micro honeycomb milling softens the contact so it doesn't feel harsh off the face.

How does the Studio Stock 3 compare to Bettinardi's tour models?

The Studio Stock line is the more accessible side of Bettinardi's range. You get the same milling quality and the same 303 stainless build, but the finishes and detailing are simpler than the higher-end tour and BB series putters. For most golfers the performance difference is negligible. You're paying more for the premium models mostly in appearance and exclusivity.

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