Putters are so expensive because they give golfers a real chance to improve their overall golf scores. ... Golfers would much rather purchase a putter that is a lot of money than spend hours on the green perfecting their stroke with a mediocre putter as this is just the nature of most people.

Are expensive putters worth it?

Many expensive putters actually do provide advanced performance (better stability and forgiveness on off center hits) characteristics that more basic, less hi-tech designs don't. However, there are other high-end models that are simply much fancier versions of basic designs.

Is a $400 putter worth it?

No one truly needs to spend $400 on a putter. ... If you're the type of golfer that appreciates the quality of materials and the craftsmanship that comes with a $400 putter then you might not need to, but you might want to. It's no different than the person who drives a Tesla or a Mercedes.