Equipment
Bettinardi’s new 2019 Queen B and Studio Stock series putters
It’s a special year for Bettinardi.
Typically, the company releases its BB Series and Queen B/Studio Stock series putters every two years; one year its new BB Series putters come out, then the next year its new Queen B and Studio Stock putters come out, and so forth. For 2019, it’s the year of the Queen B and Studio Stock putters. But not just that, 2019 also marks the 20th anniversary of Bettinardi Golf being in business.
When Bettinardi released its 2017 Queen B and Studio Stock putters, it was the first year that Bob Bettinardi brought nearly the entire production in house at its Tinley Park, Illinois location; now the company does everything aside from plating on the Queen B putters (which are plated in California) in house. Bettinardi has said he wants more control over the process, and the company now has four CNC-milling machines on location.
Now, and as the product of that closer control, Bettinardi is releasing new Queen B and Studio Stock putters. Each of the new putters will be available for pre-order on Thursday on Bettinardi’s website, and they will be publicly available worldwide on January 19, 2019. Let’s see what Bettinardi and his team came up with this year.
Bettinardi Queen B 2019 putters ($400)
Each of the three new head models weigh in at 362 grams. They have micro honeycomb face milling, Soft Carbon bodies, “champagne silver” finishes, and they come with Tiffany blue headcovers and color schemes.
“The new Queen B lineup is perfect in terms of appearance, performance, and feel,” said Sam Bettinardi, Vice President of Bettinardi Golf. “We’ve improved upon two winning designs with the QB5 and QB6, and added a sleek mallet option with our trademark crescent neck with the 10. This is the first year the Queen B Series offers 3 head shapes, and with the demand and excitement for the range, we are proud to expand upon it.”
Queen B #5
- Dexterity: Right handed
- Lie, loft: 70 degrees, 3 degrees
- Length: 33-35 inches
- Toe Hang 1/2
- Grip Options: Standard/jumbo
Queen B #6
- Dexterity: Right/left handed
- Lie, loft: 70 degrees, 3 degrees
- Length: 33-35 inches
- Toe Hang 1/8
- Grip Options: Standard/jumbo
Queen B #10
- Dexterity: Right handed
- Lie, loft: 70 degrees, 3 degrees
- Length: 33-35 inches
- Toe Hang 1/2
- Grip Options: Standard/jumbo
Bettinardi Studio Stock 2019 putters ($450)
The five new Studio Stock putters are milled from 303 stainless steel. They have a “rich platinum” finish, they’re hand polished, and they have a 20-percent deeper F.I.T. Face (Feel Impact Technology) for a softer feel, according to Bettinardi.
“Every year we look to raise the standard in our production line by incorporating new technology and refining our head shapes, by working with the best players in the world,” said Master Putter Designer Bob Bettinardi. “This year we’ve achieved just that by incorporating 303 Stainless Steel into the line, and milling our F.I.T. Face 20 percent deeper for an inimitable feel at impact across four solid head shapes.”
SS 2
- Weight: 358 grams
- Lie, loft: 70 degrees, 3 degrees
- Dexterity: Right handed
- Length: 33-35 inches
- Toe hang: 1/4
- Grip options: Standard/Jumbo
SS 28
- Weight: 358 grams
- Lie, loft: 70 degrees, 3 degrees
- Dexterity: Right handed
- Length: 33-35 inches
- Toe hang: 1/4
- Grip options: Standard/Jumbo
SS 28 Armlock
- Weight: 400 grams
- Lie, loft: 71 degrees, 5 degrees
- Dexterity: Right handed
- Lengths: 40, 40.5, 41, 41.5 and 42 inches
- Toe hang: 1/8
- Grip options: 15-inch armlock
SS 28 Center Shaft
- Weight: 358 grams
- Lie, loft: 70 degrees, 3 degrees
- Dexterity: Right handed
- Length: 33-35 inches
- Toe hang: 1/2
- Grip options: Standard/Jumbo
SS 38
- Weight: 358 grams
- Lie, loft: 70 degrees, 3 degrees
- Dexterity: Right handed
- Length: 33-35 inches
- Toe hang: 1/8
- Grip options: Standard/Jumbo
Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game.
The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag.
At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.
The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.
“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley
In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.
To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.
“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod
An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.
Pricing & Availability
The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026.
In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:
“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly.
My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
- MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
- dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”
Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.
From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo. 4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades. 5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft. Standard Length, Lie and Lofts. These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me. Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Jordan
Jul 26, 2019 at 2:21 am
Lots of insecure “men” here afraid to use a putter that’s a little feminine looking. QB6 is better than anything I’ve used and a hell of a lot nicer than any OTR Scotty I’ve owned.
If you need a manly putter to be comfortable by all means go with what works. Won’t be ditching my QB any time soon.
Sophia Sturrup
Jan 2, 2019 at 11:32 am
süperrsin beee
Dan in Chicago
Nov 1, 2018 at 9:30 pm
I used to buy their putters, then they blocked me on Twitter for a simple “WTF” tweet to their 2nd amendment headcover. I’ll never buy from them again. Wish their egos were as hard as the metal they mill.
Truth is, all of their headcovers and putters are tacky and amateur looking. They have a great feel, but they look like clown sticks.
Travis
Mar 3, 2019 at 11:14 am
Clearly you’re more upset about them blocking you and now you’re projecting that anger. I bet they weren’t “clown sticks” when you bought them, but now that you protest them you also feel compelled to make fun of them to try and get back at them. Not sure how a fully milled putter with navy paint fill looks “amateurish” or like a “clown stick”.
Ardbeggar
Nov 1, 2018 at 6:10 pm
Nice looking putters, but my Evnroll is basically not replaceable any time soon.
allan
Nov 1, 2018 at 4:00 pm
The aqua color Queen Bs are aimed for the ladies and effeminatized gearhead market…. soooo obvious.
AD
Nov 1, 2018 at 1:41 pm
Thankfully I jumped on a QB8 last year, as it looks like they’re not offering that headshape this year. I absolutely love my QB and can only laugh at the comments focused on the ‘aesthetics’ of looking like a women’s putter. If you’re that insecure about putting a pastel colored headcover/club into play, I think you’re focused on the wrong aspect of the game. But lots of males don’t bat an eye at wearing a shirt that color, right?
Tom
Nov 1, 2018 at 12:33 pm
“Queen B”? is this line for those who identify as queens? uh, no thanks!
Travis
Mar 3, 2019 at 11:12 am
Someone is clearly homophobic and insecure
dat
Nov 1, 2018 at 12:31 pm
$400 is asking a bit much for the looks and “performance” these offer.
DB
Nov 1, 2018 at 12:30 pm
Love that new QB-10 headshape, but the font and colors are a big fail. They should have remade this line as just the “Bee” line or something, drop the cursive font and tiffany blue.
Cdub
Nov 1, 2018 at 11:28 am
Meh. Too expensive. Headcover is awesome though
RH
Nov 1, 2018 at 11:10 am
How is the armlock only 33 to 35″. There is no way that is accurate.
Travis
Mar 3, 2019 at 11:15 am
It’s inaccurate. The arm lock putters are 40-42”.
Robert Carey
Nov 1, 2018 at 10:16 am
Feel the same way. Looks a bit too lady-like for me.
BettiBoop
Nov 1, 2018 at 10:05 am
Way to make a whole line of putters that look like women’s putters. Nothing wrong with that but you’re not marketing them to women specifically so I fail to understand the point. A large percentage of men would not ever but that Queen B line. The headcover alone is a giant fail.
bb
Nov 1, 2018 at 3:32 pm
You have no idea what you’re talking about. The queen bee line was originally designed for ladies with the help of Bettinardi’s wife. Turns out the majority of people buying them by far are men. It’s the same with the Cameron & Crown line. The queen bee putters are among the best selling for Bettinardi, you can thank men for that.