Piretti Potenza II Putter

Blade Putter

Piretti has never been a household name, and the Potenza II isn't trying to change that. This is a milled blade for players who already know what they want in a putter and are willing to look past the big brands to get it. The 2024 version keeps the classic heel-shafted shape that made the original Potenza a favorite among fitters who work with better players.

The full toe hang is the headline here. Balance this putter on your finger and the toe drops straight down, which tells you everything about who it's built for. A face that opens on the way back and closes through impact wants a stroke with a noticeable arc. If you swing the putter like a gate rather than straight back and through, the Potenza II will feel natural in your hands. If you fight to keep the face square, it will fight you back.

There's no alignment aid on the top line, and that's a deliberate choice. You get a clean flange, the sightline of the shaft, and nothing else to argue with your eye. Some players love that simplicity. Others need a line to aim, and for them this is the wrong putter.

Design

The Potenza II is a single piece of milled steel with a heel-shafted, plumber's neck design that produces the full toe hang. That neck geometry is what makes the face rotate through the stroke, and Piretti didn't soften it to broaden the appeal. The blade profile is compact with a modest flange behind the face, so it sits small behind the ball the way a traditional blade should. Milling gives you a firmer, more responsive feel off the face than an insert would, with feedback that tells you exactly where you struck it. The bare top line has no sightline, dot, or contrasting flange paint. You aim it with the shaft and the leading edge, which rewards a repeatable setup and punishes a lazy one.

Who It's For

• You have a pronounced arc in your stroke and want a putter that matches it instead of resisting it
• You prefer the direct feedback of milled steel over the muted feel of a face insert
• You aim with the shaft and blade shape and find top-line alignment lines distracting
• You're a better player or low handicapper comfortable choosing a boutique brand over the mainstream
• You want a compact traditional blade that sits small behind the ball at address

Technology

About Piretti

Piretti brings a distinctive approach to putter design, focusing on quality materials, precision manufacturing, and performance-driven engineering.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of stroke does the Piretti Potenza II suit?

A stroke with a strong arc. The full toe hang means the face opens going back and closes through impact, so players who let the putter swing on an arc will time it well. If your stroke is straight back and straight through, a face-balanced or slight-toe-hang putter is a better fit.

Does the Potenza II have an alignment line?

No. The top line is clean with no sightline or dot. You aim it using the shaft and the leading edge of the blade. If you rely on a putting line to set your aim, you'll want to look elsewhere or add your own marking.

Is the Potenza II milled or does it have an insert?

It's fully milled steel with no insert. That gives you a firmer, more responsive feel and clear feedback on where you made contact. Off-center strikes will tell on you, which is part of why it's aimed at better players.

How does Piretti compare to bigger putter brands?

Piretti is a boutique maker rather than a mass-market brand, so you're paying for milling quality and shape rather than a name on the bag. Fitters who work with skilled players tend to know the brand. If you want the widest availability and resale value, the major brands still have the edge.

Is the Potenza II a good putter for beginners?

Not really. The full toe hang demands a consistent arc stroke, the milled face is unforgiving on mishits, and there's no alignment aid to help you set up. A new player is better served by a mallet with a sightline and more forgiveness.

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