Best Putter Covers 2026: Blade & Mallet Golf Putter Covers Guide

Your putter might be the most important club in your golf bag.

It's also one of the easiest to damage.

Putters spend an entire round being pulled from the bag, replaced, carried around greens and knocked against other clubs. Add increasingly expensive finishes, milled faces and intricate designs, and suddenly protecting your putter makes a lot of sense.

But there's another reason to ditch the stock cover.

Stock putter covers are boring.

A good putter cover should protect your club — but there's absolutely no reason it can't make your golf bag look better at the same time.

At Krave® Golf, we offer putter covers for both blade and mallet putters, with everything from clean embroidered designs to animals, novelty covers and limited releases.

Here's what to look for when choosing the best putter cover in 2026.

Blade vs Mallet Putter Covers: What's the Difference?

Before choosing a design, you need the correct cover for your putter.

And no — blade and mallet putter covers aren't interchangeable.

Blade Putter Covers

A traditional blade putter has a relatively narrow, compact head.

Because of that, blade putter covers are smaller and slimmer, wrapping closely around the putter head without unnecessary bulk.

They're commonly used with traditional blade and Anser-style putters.

If your putter has the classic narrow head shape, you're probably looking for a blade cover.

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Mallet Putter Covers

Modern mallet putters are considerably larger.

Some are only slightly bigger than blades.

Others look like they've been designed by NASA.

Either way, they require a wider putter cover designed around the additional size and shape of the head.

Krave mallet putter covers are designed for modern oversized putters, providing additional protection around the larger head while using a secure magnetic closure.

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What Makes a Good Putter Cover?

Looks matter.

But they aren't everything.

Before buying a new putter cover, there are a few things worth checking.

1. Correct Fit

This is the most important part.

A cover that's too loose can fall off.

One that's too small isn't going on in the first place.

Always check whether you're buying a Blade or Mallet cover before ordering.

2. Magnetic Closure

Nobody wants to fight with their putter cover 18 times during a round.

A strong magnetic closure makes removing and replacing the cover quick while helping keep it securely attached when your putter goes back into the bag.

Krave blade and mallet covers use magnetic closures for exactly this reason.

3. Soft Interior Protection

The inside matters more than the outside when it comes to protecting the club.

A soft interior helps prevent the putter head and face from rubbing against harder materials.

That's particularly useful for putters with painted, polished or milled finishes that you don't want scratched to pieces inside the bag.

4. Durable Outer Material

Your putter cover gets handled constantly.

It needs to deal with being pulled off, thrown down, stuffed into pockets and exposed to the general abuse that golf equipment receives during a season.

A durable outer material combined with proper stitching and embroidery makes a considerable difference.

5. A Design You Actually Like

This one's important.

You don't need a black putter cover just because your putter came with one.

Golf equipment has become increasingly similar.

Your headcovers don't have to be.

Best Putter Cover Styles for 2026

So what should you actually put on your putter?

Here are some of our favourite ways to build a golf bag.

1. Novelty Putter Covers

Want people to notice your putter?

Start here.

Novelty putter covers take the standard golf aesthetic and throw it out the window.

Bold graphics, unusual characters, food, animals, slogans and designs that probably shouldn't make sense on a golf course.

That's precisely why they work.

A novelty putter cover is an easy way to give your bag some personality without changing anything about the equipment you actually play.

Best for: Golfers who think golf is supposed to be fun.

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2. Animal Putter Covers

Animal headcovers have been part of golf for decades.

The difference now is that you don't have to stop at a giant fluffy driver cover.

Animal-inspired designs can run right through the bag and onto your putter.

Dogs, birds, bears, penguins and considerably stranger creatures can all make an appearance.

Choose an animal putter cover on its own or combine it with matching or complementary wood covers.

Best for: Animal lovers, gifts and golfers who want something instantly recognisable.

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3. Funny Putter Covers

Putting is stressful enough.

Your putter cover doesn't need to be serious as well.

Funny golf headcovers have become increasingly popular because they're an easy way to bring some personality onto the course.

And because the putter comes out on almost every hole, your putter cover gets seen more than practically anything else in your bag.

Best for: Golf gifts, society days and golfers with a sense of humour.

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4. Embroidered Putter Covers

If novelty isn't your thing, embroidery offers a more traditional premium look.

Detailed embroidery gives a putter cover texture and depth that printed graphics can't always reproduce.

It can still be bold.

It can still be unusual.

It just gives the design a more premium finish.

Best for: Golfers who want personality without going completely crazy.

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5. Limited Edition Putter Covers

Some designs shouldn't be permanent.

Krave's Limited Drops are produced in smaller quantities rather than becoming permanent additions to our Core Collection.

That gives us the opportunity to produce more experimental designs and special releases.

It also means you won't necessarily see the same putter cover on five other bags at your golf club.

Once some Limited Drops are gone, they're gone.

Best for: Collectors and golfers looking for something less common.

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6. Matching Putter & Wood Headcovers

Here's where you can completely change the appearance of your bag.

Instead of buying your putter cover on its own, match it with your other clubs.

Depending on the collection, you can build combinations across:

Driver

Fairway

Hybrid

Blade Putter

Mallet Putter

Go completely matching or simply use the same theme or colour throughout the bag.

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7. Mix-and-Match Putter Covers

There's also absolutely no requirement for anything to match.

In fact, some of the best-looking golf bags don't.

Choose one design for your driver.

Something completely different for the fairway.

Another for the hybrid.

Then finish everything off with a putter cover that has absolutely nothing to do with any of them.

That's your call.

The Krave Build Your Bag system lets you select different club types and designs to create your own setup instead of being restricted to predetermined sets.

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Which Putter Cover Do I Need?

Still unsure?

Here's the simple version.

Choose a Blade Putter Cover if:

Your putter has a traditional narrow head shape similar to a classic blade or Anser-style design.

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Choose a Mallet Putter Cover if:

Your putter has a wider, deeper or oversized head.

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If you're still unsure, compare the shape of your putter with the product images and fit information before ordering.

Should Your Putter Cover Match Your Golf Bag?

Only if you want it to.

There are three easy approaches.

Full Matching Set

Use the same design across your driver, fairway, hybrid and putter.

Clean. Coordinated. Job done.

Matching Theme

Choose different designs that share a theme.

Animals.

Retro.

Casino.

Funny.

Same idea, different designs.

Complete Chaos

Pick whatever you like.

We fully support this option.

Blade vs Mallet Putter Cover Comparison

The protection you're looking for is essentially the same.

The major difference is fit.

Choose the cover designed for your putter shape.

Why Replace the Original Putter Cover?

There's nothing inherently wrong with the cover supplied with your putter.

But replacing it has a few advantages.

You can protect the original cover.

You can make your putter easier to identify.

You can coordinate it with the rest of your golf bag.

And most importantly:

Your golf bag stops looking exactly like everyone else's.

Considering how much golfers spend choosing shafts, grips, bags, shoes and clothing, leaving the most visible club in the bag wearing the factory cover seems like a missed opportunity.

Putter Cover FAQs

What's the difference between a blade and mallet putter cover?

Blade covers are designed around narrower traditional putter heads, while mallet covers are larger to accommodate wider modern mallet designs. You should choose the cover that corresponds with your putter's head shape.

Do blade putter covers fit all blade putters?

Blade covers are designed to fit most standard blade-style putters, but putter dimensions vary between manufacturers. Always check the product information if your putter has an unusual head or neck configuration.

Do mallet putter covers fit all mallet putters?

Not necessarily. Modern mallet designs vary significantly in size and shape. A cover designed for standard mallets may not fit every oversized or unusually shaped putter.

Are magnetic putter covers better?

Magnetic closures are popular because they're quick to remove and replace while providing a secure closure without relying on Velcro.

Should I use a putter cover?

Yes. A putter cover helps protect the putter face, finish and head from scratches and knocks while the club is being transported or sitting in your golf bag.

Can I get matching blade and mallet putter covers?

Many Krave collections are available across multiple club types, allowing golfers to choose the appropriate putter style while keeping the same overall design.

Can I match my putter cover with my driver headcover?

Yes. Selected Krave designs are available across driver, fairway, hybrid and putter options, allowing you to create a coordinated set.

Where can I buy unique putter covers in the UK?

Krave® Golf offers a range of blade and mallet golf putter covers in the UK, including Core Collection designs, novelty styles and Limited Drops.

Find Your Next Putter Cover

Your putter deserves better than being thrown into the bag unprotected.

And your golf bag deserves better than looking like everyone else's.

Whether you play a traditional blade, a modern mallet or something that looks like a small spaceship, choose the right fit and then find a design that actually represents you.

Protect the putter. Change the bag. Make it yours.

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