Hammer throwers are having a moment. But not every hammer works the same, and that becomes clear when you break down the data by distance.
In ours Hammer Throw Test 202629 hammers were tested in short, medium and long throws. Some models were separated by specific distances. Knowing which part of your putting game needs the most help will help you narrow down which shooters to test.
Bettinardi BB 7.0: Best Short Shot Hammer Putter 2026
The Bettinardi BB 7.0 earned its spot here with the best short putt performance in the hammer test: a PuttView Short Handicap of -7.4, the strongest score in the entire 29-putt field. He also finished second overall with a -5.9 which tells you he wasn’t a one-man performer. Strong short shot performance paired with a competitive long shot score of -8.5 makes it one of the most complete shots on test.
The only area to watch is the middle shots. The BB 7.0 posted a -0.1 at mid-range, below the middle of the field for that distance. If the feasible range of 15-25 feet is where you return shots, this may not be the right fit.
Alternative options for the best hammer throwers for short shots
- Bettinardi BB 6.0
- Sausage Golf Boudin Noir
- Cleveland HB Soft 2 Black Retro
Ben Hogan BHM03: The best hammer thrower for the average shot
If your production rate from the feasible range is what holds you back, the Ben Hogan BHM03 is the standout. He posted the best Medium PuttView Handicap in the hammer test at -5.9. He also finished third overall with -5.7. Short shots totaled -5.2, putting him in the top eight in the field in that range.
The BHM03 retails for $249, which makes the performance-to-price ratio one of the more interesting stories in this test.
The tradeoff is performance by a long shot. If you have trouble setting up delays, you might want to consider the Scotty Cameron Phantom 9 instead.
Alternative options for the best hammer throwers for medium shots
- Evnroll Origin 8
- Edel Array F-1
- Ben Hogan BHM02
Scotty Cameron Phantom 9: The best hammer throw for long shots
The Scotty Cameron Phantom 9 was the best long-shot hammer shooter in the test, and it wasn’t particularly close. If you’re trying to knock down three shots and get the ball closer from the late range, this is the shooter the data points to.
He held up pretty well on short shots as well, posting a -4.3 that ranks above midfield. The gap appears in the middle range where a score of 0.0 puts it near the bottom of the field.
Alternative options for the best hammer throwers for long shots
- Bettinardi BB 6.0
- Evnroll Origin 10
- T square 1029
Final thoughts
For more results, take a look at the tests we completed in 2026: Best hammer throwers 2026 AND Best Blade Putters 2026.
