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Bettinardi’s New 2025 Queen B and “Holy Sh*t What Have They Made?” Putters
“zero-torque” putter line as well.
The Queen B models are fresh takes on previous models and new models.
The Antidote SB putters are new for 2025.
Queen B putters preorders begin Nov. 19. in stores Dec. 5 with MSRP of $450
The Antidote putters preorders begin Nov. 19. in stores Jan. 24 with MSRP of $430
Bettinardi’s punctuality is as precise as their machining. It has been two years since the last Queen B model refresh. That means a new one is coming next year.
(There is a way to buy these this year but I’ll get to that later.)
Anyway, Bettinardi’s Queen B line is typically a mixture of classic designs and some of their more experimental shapes. Speaking of experimental, wait until you see the new The Antidote SB putters. Not to tease you twice in as many paragraphs but those putters that Bettinardi also announced today make the Queen B models look downright normal.
We’ll get to the SB’s shortly but first let’s see what makes the B’s queens.
2025 Bettinardi Queen B line general features
Way back when, Bettinardi’s Queen B putters launched as a woman’s putter line. Perhaps not officially but the original designs were marketed with more of a feminine aesthetic. Since then, the Queen B models are presented as much more gender-neutral.
This makes sense since “everyone” is a much larger consumer pool. Besides, to the best of my knowledge, a putter has never checked my trouser contents before letting me use it.
For 2025, the Queen B models are all manufactured from 303 stainless steel. They are coated with a new Royal Rose PVD finish. I find the Royal Rose PVD finish similar to the Royal Bronze PVD finish found on last summer’s Remix BB1 putter. The Royal Rose is more matte than glossy.
Two other design changes to the Queen B models are far more subtle. First, though the Mini Honeycomb face milling looks the same, it was milled with a tool that’s eight percent smaller. According to Bettinardi, this change produces a softer-feeling face.
The second big change was the center of gravity positions. When you looked at the new models, did you see the center of gravity changes? Me, neither. It’s not something you’ll likely notice visually.
When you roll them, you’ll feel how the new, more central CG position creates a more balanced head. The change is subtle but it shows how Bettinardi strives to improve their putters with each release. The Queen B putters you’ll see in 2025 are not the same ones from 2023 with new paint and finishes.
Let’s take a look at the individual Queen B models. Descriptions in italics are from Bettinardi.
Bettinardi Queen B 6
Engineered for optimal balance and stability, the timeless Queen B 6 remains a staple model for our new Queen B Series. This heel-toe weighted, wide-body blade instills confidence in players seeking the ideal blend of a blade appearance and mallet performance. Highlighting refined characteristics, the QB6 was reshaped with softer bumpers and a repositioned pocket to achieve a Center of Gravity that is aligned with the center line. The single-bend shaft seamlessly flows into the forgiving head of the Queen B 6, facilitating an easier setup for players with a straight-back, straight-through putting stroke.
The Queen B 6 is the classic Queen B model. Like the PING’s Anser and Scotty’s Newport, the QB6 is the fan favorite and likely leader in sales for Bettinardi. I’ve no doubt there are some QB6 collectors out there happily hoarding every incarnation of this putter.
I can see how one could think this is just another Queen B 6 since the majority of the shifting of the metals is subtle. The center of gravity shift is a big deal, though, in terms of playability and feel. I do wonder a bit as to where the CG was previously. My assumption would be that it would always be in the center.
Bettinardi Queen B 6 SBS
The Queen B 6 SBS debuts in the new Queen B Series as a fresh look on our timeless QB6 headshape. This putter features a one-piece milled slant neck on the Queen B 6 body, with a slot milled from the flange for optimal alignment visuals that help inspire confidence at address and throughout the stroke. This putter was created for players seeking less offset and toe-hang on our sought-after wide-body head shape.
The Queen B SBS is a great example of how small design tweaks can really change the putter. The addition of the flow neck and the notch at the back significantly change how this putter looks at address.
The QB6SBS teaches another valuable design lesson about necks. Often, a flow neck equates to deep toe hang. Be careful with that assumption, though. While the shape of the neck does influence toe hang, the position of the neck does as well.
Bettinardi has positioned the neck of the QB6SBS toward the center of the putter rather than at a more traditional flow-neck position toward the heel. The result is a putter with some toe hang but not as much as you may expect from that neck.
Bettinardi Queen B 7
Re-introducing one of the most compact mallets ever designed by Robert J. Bettinardi, the Queen B 7 returns after 10 years to the 2025-2026 lineup. Based on feedback from the game’s best players, the Queen B 7 was re-engineered to be Bettinardi’s first symmetrical mallet. The QB7 is meticulously crafted with precision-milled shoulders that seamlessly blend into the rounded flange, providing a timeless Bettinardi appearance. Our trademark one-piece milled Crescent neck ensures effortless setup at address and is ideal for players with a moderate arc in their putting stroke.
One can always count on Bettinardi including a small round mallet in the Queen B line-up. I was a bit surprised by that “first symmetrical mallet” statement in the description above. I had to go back and take a look at the 2015 model. Sure enough, that version of the QB7 has a little meat in the toe end.
Comparing the two, I prefer the balanced look of this new model but the purple aesthetic of the 2015 version is, of course, superior. That said, the QB7 is probably my favorite round mallet shape since the QB10.
Bettinardi Queen B 8
Regarded as one of the most popular Queen B heads ever produced, the QB 8 was re- engineered with a one-piece milled Plumber’s neck and returns to the QB Series for the first time since 2018. Featuring a compact, squared off head shape with muscles that gently melt off the back flange, this classic model is for players seeking the ideal balance between blade design and mallet performance. The QB 8 showcases refined characteristics and a Tour-inspired design, with softened, rounded edges on the heel and toe that create a modern, yet timeless aesthetic. A repositioned pocket helps achieve a Center of Gravity that is aligned with the center line, while the newly added Mini Plumber’s neck is optimal for golfers with a slight arc in their putting stroke.
Look at that cute little mini plumber’s neck on the Queen B 8. It’s identical to a plumber’s neck in every way, just one-eighth its size!
As with the other Queen B’s, the non-neck parts of the QB8 redesign focused on cavity architecture and CG. The QB8 ended up being the most angular in the bunch but somehow all of the lines and angles cohesively fit.
As someone who loves straight lines in putters, the QB8 is a visual delight. The sloping of the bumpers toward the edges creates a cool look from behind yet is not distracting at address. It reminds me a great deal of a more compact Queen B 15.
For those not keen on the plumber’s neck, there will also be a center-shafted version of the QB8.
Bettinardi Queen B 16
Robert J. Bettinardi elevates his traditional blade-style design with the new Queen B 16 putter. This innovative model features a traditional heel-toe weighted blade head shape with a wider flange and a crowned topline, enhancing its aesthetic charm from address. The Center of Gravity is positioned in line with the flange alignment, contributing to the putter’s stability and performance, while the chamfered bumpers add to the allure of this refined design.
The Queen B 16 is a new blade design from Bettinardi and a deceptive one. At first pass, you might think this heel-toe weighted blade with a plumber’s neck is just another BB1 with some new PVD coating.
You’d be wrong.
Yes, it is a heel-toe weighted blade with a plumber’s neck with some new PVD coating but it does not play like a BB1. Rolling the QB16 reminded me of a putter that may predate some of you.
To me, the Bettinardi QB16 feels like a PING J-Blade.
I know I am running the risk of getting too “Inside Baseball” with this one but, had I been blindfolded, I would have said I was rolling balls with a J-Blade. Like the QB6SBS, the neck position has a huge influence on how the putter performs.
A plumber’s neck usually promotes moderate toe hang but the neck of the QB16 is attached toward the heel of the putter. This position increases the toe hang and makes it feel like the heel-shafted PING J-Blade to me. Once again, you need to take neck shape and the neck attachment point into consideration when determining toe hang.
The rounded and shaved bumper design on this one is very cool as well. I appreciate that someone at Bettinardi is tasked with creating these interesting shapes.
Bettinardi’s One More Thing release: The Antidote SBs
I fully acknowledge I buried the lede with Bettinardi’s new putter releases. The most talked-about part of Bettinardi’s new offerings will be their Simply Balanced “zero-torque” The Antidote putters.
Truth be told, I went through the Queen B putters first, so you would see them before getting completely gobsmacked by The Antidote that Bettinardi has concocted.
Folks who follow Bettinardi on social media may have caught glimpses of Hexperimental versions of these putters in recent months but Bettinardi was very tight-lipped about them. I fired off an email to my contact at Bettinardi a while back regarding these putters and was told to “Wait and see.”
Well, now we can all see what Bettinardi was working on. Like Evnroll, PXG and Odyssey, Bettinardi has developed a couple of putters with today’s hottest design plan: zero torque.
L.A.B. Golf has fired up the demand among the golf professionals and amateurs alike for this style of putter. Naturally, Bettinardi and others want to give the buying public what they want. To that end, we have Bettinardi’s latest Antidote to missed putts: the SB1 and SB2.
Bettinardi Antidote SB2
Introducing Bettinardi’s first generation of Simply Balanced “zero torque” putters. Engineered for ultimate stability, these putters keep the face square throughout the stroke, regardless of swing path, giving you unmatched control and consistency on the green. Our revolutionary Simply Balanced technology positions the shaft of the SB2 perfectly with the Center of Gravity, maintaining dynamic balance for a smooth and consistent stroke. The SB2 mallet is equipped with F.I.T. (Feel Impact Technology) face milling, delivering an exquisite softness and a responsive feel at impact. Its’ topline and two flange lines on the insert enhance contrast and make alignment effortless. The SB2 features a Diamond Blast 303 Stainless Steel face and a Diamond Blast 6061 Aluminum anodized center insert, set within a striking precision-milled Sapphire Blue 6061 Aluminum body.
I’m going to go against the rules of numbering and talk about the SB2 before the SB1. Yes, I have my reasons. Anyway, the Bettinardi The Antidote SB2 is about as non-traditional as putters can be. If you expressed a sentiment about using it to make mashed potatoes, I’d not argue with you.
It has a potato-masher vibe but that doesn’t bother me like it once would have. Thinking about that change in attitude, I believe my time spent with L.A.B. Golf putters is the reason for my increased acceptance of unusual putter shapes. L.A.B. putters have taught me (us?) that atypical designs can be hugely functional.
It looks odd but if it works, who cares? Let’s not forget Bettinardi knows how to make a putter that performs, having earned their second Most Wanted Putter trophy with the Inovai 6.0 this year.
The SB2 has toe-up toe hang and does not rotate relative to the path during the stroke. Thanks to L.A.B. Golf’s ascending popularity, we know the lack of rotation helps the face to return to the ball square to the target line.
The SB2 has an overall blocky design but closer investigation shows it also has some interesting aesthetic elements. The three alignment lines are solid targeting features. The precision milling of the F.I.T. face is nothing short of spectacular and is exactly what you expect from a Bettinardi putter.
If you love the look of the SB2 and you want something even fancier, I expect to see Hive versions of the SB2 in the coming year. Hopefully, Bettinardi will add as a model choice to their custom program as well.
Bettinardi Antidote SB1
The SB1 blade features Bettinardi’s F.I.T. (Feel Impact Technology) face milling, delivering a soft and responsive feel at impact. The Diamond Blast finish reduces glare at address, complemented by a striking T-Alignment and a Sapphire Blue anodized 6061 Aluminum pocket insert.
I’ve been a putter lover for a long time and I have never been as surprised by a putter as I was by the Bettinardi The Antidote SB1. When the two putters arrived at my house, I was much more interested in checking out the SB2 mallet. I looked at the SB1 and dismissed it as a cute little center-shafted blade.
Then I checked its toe hang.
I expected it to have a toe-up toe hang like the SB2. When I balanced it on my finger with the toe up, the toe stayed up. However, I noticed it wasn’t rotating to the toe-up position; it just stayed there.
So I flipped it over and pointed the toe down and the toe stayed down. When I put the toe left, it stayed left. The same thing happened to the right and every angle in between. Here is a short video showing what I am talking about.
I don’t know if I should describe the SB1 as having no toe hang or all toe hangs. Ultimately, the SB1 is so balanced around its center of gravity that the position of the head in space appears unbothered by gravity.
Maybe there is another putter out there that behaves like the SB1 but if there is, I’ve never seen it.
After realizing this, I had to roll balls immediately. Without a doubt, the Bettinardi SB1 is the most zero-torque putter I’ve ever rolled. It is completely passive in the swing. However you set the head at address, that is how the head will stay during your stroke.
If you putt like a normal person, this means the putter will return square to the ball since you were square when you addressed it. If you for some reason set the face 20 degrees open at address, that is how the face will return. Same with closed and completely upside down.
Obviously, things like the contours of the grip, and you being a reasonable human being, will promote being square at address. Just know the SB1 is not going to fight you during the stroke. From my albeit limited experience with it on the green, this is a good thing.
Final thoughts Bettinardi 2025 Queen B and Antidote SB putters
Now do you see why I had to talk about the Queen B putters first? Had I started with the Simply Balanced putters, in particular the SB1, your ability to focus on anything else would have been significantly diminished.
The 2025 Queen B putters are wonderful and for sure one of Bettinardi’s best Queen B releases to date. At no fault of their own, they are likely to be overshadowed by their release mates. The Queen B’s just don’t push the putter paradigm like the SB1 and SB2.
I’m not convinced the SB1 even recognizes the physical laws of the universe.
Find out more about the 2025 Bettinardi Queen B and The Antidote SB putters at Bettinardi.com
FAQ: 2025 Bettinardi Queen B and The Antidote SB putters
You’ll have to ask Bob or Sam Bettinardi about that one. All I can figure is that they placed the shaft exactly at the center of gravity. If you told me the lack of rotation was due to alien-alloy construction, I’d likely accept that explanation without question.
A couple of them will. The Queen B 6 and the SB2 will have left-handed versions.
You can expect to see these at Bettinardi retail outlets and at Bettinardi.com after the first of the year.
I did. For a number of years now, Bettinardi has sold special versions of their upcoming putters on Black Friday. Expect to see fully blacked-out versions of the Queen B and The Antidote SB putters in The Hive on Nov. 29 at at 11 a.m. Eastern time. The upcharge is typically not too extreme for these limited-edition versions, either, but they do sell out quickly. The SB1 and SB2 should go really fast.
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