Wilson Infinite Bean Putter
Wilson — Wilson Infinite Bean Putter · By Andy · Nov 19, 2025
Budget price, punching well above its weight class on the greens.
The Big Picture
The Wilson Infinite Bean is a large mallet putter from a brand that has quietly been producing some of the best value putters in golf. Named after landmarks in Wilson's home city of Chicago, the Bean (and its sibling the Buckingham) have been making noise in independent putter testing, with the Buckingham model earning top honors as the best overall mallet in major 2025 putter evaluations. The Bean shares the same DNA -- double-milled face, counterbalanced technology, and triple alignment lines -- wrapped in a classic rounded mallet shape.
At roughly $130, the Bean costs less than a quarter of what you would pay for a Scotty Cameron Phantom or a L.A.B. Golf putter. The question is whether you are actually giving up performance for that savings. After putting with the Bean extensively, I can tell you that the gap between this putter and models three to four times its price is far narrower than you would expect.
At Address
The Bean has a rounded, traditional mallet shape that immediately reminded me of the Scotty Cameron Golo Select series. It is a flattering comparison. The matte black PVD anti-glare finish looks premium and does an excellent job of eliminating sun glare, making the ball pop against the dark background. The two-tone finish gives it a more refined appearance than you would expect at this price point.
Three white alignment lines -- a thick center line flanked by two thinner support lines -- stand out crisply against the black head. This triple-line system is one of the Bean's strongest features. It makes alignment almost foolproof, and if you use a triple-track golf ball, the visual pairing is outstanding. The lines have been pared back from earlier Wilson Infinite models, which were a bit busy, and the cleaner presentation is a significant improvement.
The overall footprint is generous enough to inspire confidence without feeling oversized. The single-bend goose neck hosel provides a face-balanced setup, making the Bean well suited to straighter, more pendulum-style putting strokes.
Sound & Feel
The Bean's head is cast and then CNC face-milled, which is a different construction approach than the 100-percent milled putters from Cameron or Bettinardi. Does it matter? On the greens, not as much as you might think. The double-milled face produces a feel that is consistent and solid, with enough softness to avoid the harsh click you get from cheap cast putters. It is not going to fool you into thinking you are rolling a $500 milled putter, but it is genuinely pleasant.
Face insert detail showing textured milling and shield logo
The sound at impact is a muted, slightly clicky thud that is neither cheap-sounding nor overly muffled. On center strikes, the ball comes off the face with smooth, predictable energy. The feel stays consistent across the face thanks to the milling pattern, which is designed to promote even energy transfer regardless of strike location.
One honest note: the overall weight of the putter feels slightly on the light side compared to similar mallets. On short and medium putts, this is not an issue. On longer lag putts, I occasionally felt like I was working a bit harder to control pace. A strip or two of lead tape on the sole would solve this easily if it bothers you.
Performance
Distance Control & Roll
The counterbalanced technology is the Bean's not-so-secret weapon. By adding weight in both the head and the oversized grip (104 grams versus a standard 50-60 gram grip), Wilson moves the balance point closer to the hands. This creates a higher moment of inertia for the entire club, not just the head, promoting a more controlled and stable putting stroke. In practice, it quiets your hands and limits wrist rotation, which translates directly into better distance control.
On medium-range putts from 8 to 15 feet, the Bean performed surprisingly well. The ball rolled true off the face with minimal skid, and I found my leave distance on misses was consistently tight. The double-milled face ensures that even off-center strikes maintain reasonable ball speed, which is critical for avoiding those frustrating short-side misses.
Forgiveness & Stability
As a face-balanced mallet with a generous footprint, the Bean provides meaningful resistance to twisting on off-center strikes. It is not going to match the MOI numbers of a PXG Battle Ready II Apache, but for the price, the stability is impressive. Putts caught a half-ball toward the toe still held their line reasonably well from 10 feet, which is more than I can say for some putters at twice the price.
Rear cavity view with Wilson Chicago IL engraving and lines
The oversized grip deserves credit here too. The flat-sided Karakal grip with its no-taper design keeps the hands passive through the stroke, which effectively adds another layer of consistency. The grip does feel slightly plasticky compared to premium options from SuperStroke or Golf Pride, but functionally it does its job well.
Verdict
The Wilson Infinite Bean is a remarkably capable putter for the money. The double-milled face, counterbalanced design, and effective alignment system combine to deliver performance that genuinely competes with putters two to three times its price. The matte black finish looks premium, the feel is solid, and the forgiveness is more than adequate for the average golfer.
The compromises are exactly where you would expect them at this price: the grip and headcover feel budget-grade, the overall weight is slightly light, and the CNC milling does not quite match the refinement of a fully milled putter. None of these things will cost you strokes.
If you are looking for a mallet putter and are not married to a brand name, the Bean deserves a serious look. It might be the best value in putters right now.
