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This is the most extensive, unbiased zero-torque putter review anywhere based on cold hard data. No BS. No marketing. Pure performance-based testing and results.
For 2025, we tested 17 zero-torque putters. From the likes of L.A.B. Golf to Breakthrough Golf Technology and everything in between, there are more putters out there than ever before showcasing zero- to low-torque properties.
This is a unique space in putter manufacturing. It can also be a confusing one. However, there are performance benefits to zero-torque putters. What better way to dive into it than through a data-driven outlet?
After 100 hours of testing and 10,880 total putts, we have our first official Most Wanted Zero-Torque Putter results powered by PuttView.
These are the best zero-torque putters of 2025.
Ultimately, the best zero-torque putters are the ones with the best PuttView Handicap. Some crush the field at a specific distance, others offer a more balanced performance from short, medium and long range. Regardless of how they get to the podium, each offers exceptional performance benefits versus the field.
These are the best zero-torque putters overall.
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At the end of the day, performance is what matters most. L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i performs. It is the best zero-torque putter overall in our 2025 Most Wanted Zero-Torque putter test. Additionally, you can expect performance on both short and long range putts.
Zero-torque putters aren't the most aesthetically pleasing options on the market. However, our testing pool ranks OZ.1i as the best zero-torque putter for all of our subjective feedback categories – sound, looks, feel, and likelihood of purchase.
L.A.B. putters in general are pricey. You are paying a premium for their putters. Even more so when you start to customize it. For the general consumer, the price point alone will turn people away.
In our inaugural Most Wanted Zero-Torque putter test, L.A.B. Golf takes home the title. OZ.1i is the best zero-torque putter for 2025. It produces the best PuttView Handicap on average in the test. On short putts, it thrives. OZ.1i is the best zero-torque putter based on PuttView Handicap for short putts. Additionally, it ranks third for PuttView Handicap on long putts.
“The best option of the LABs I putted with. The forward press grip is comfortable as well.”
“I’d put it in play immediately.”
“I’d buy this, the angle was good at setup, and it produces a true roll that is end over end.”
“Easy to roll, great distance control, and love the press grip.”
OZ.1i backs up all of the talk with an outstanding performance in our inaugural zero-torque putter test. It is the best zero-torque putter for short putts, which is extremely important for any golfer in order to consistently shoot lower scores. There is a noticeable feel and roll difference with the insert as opposed to the OZ.1. Going through a fitting for a L.A.B. Golf putter is highly recommended.
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Excelling on medium to long range putts will help lower your scores. Whether you are making them or finishing close to the hole, doing so at these ranges can lead to better long term success. TaylorMade Spider 5k ZT is one of the best zero-torque putters overall for these two distance ranges, especially long range putting performance.
Zero-torque putters aren't the most aesthetically pleasing options on the market. And yet, TaylorMade Spider 5k ZT gained attraction immediately from our testing pool. It is one of the more subjectively appealing zero-torque putters on the market.
If there is one weakness of TaylorMade Spider 5k ZT, it is short putt performance. It ranks in a below average position amongst the field of 17 zero-torque putters. Be sure to go through a putter fitting to ensure proper length and lie with this putter.
TaylorMade Spider 5k ZT was a late addition to the zero-torque putter arena. And my, how it impresses. It finishes second overall in our 2025 Most Wanted Zero-Torque Putter test. On long putts, it claims the best PuttView Handicap, which propels it to a second place finish. Furthermore, it ranks third on medium range putts. If you’ve read our other putter buyer’s guides this year, you’ll know this is a distance that can make or break performance. For TaylorMade Spider 5k ZT, it helps immensely.
“My favorite spider putter to date. Very impressive, simple and effective design.”
“Best feeling “Spider” I’ve used. It is the epitome of “less is more”.”
“Struggled with shorter putts, but the longer putts seemed to be exceptional.”
“By far, out of all the putters, it was one of the best.”
If there is one zero-torque putter that will compete with the front runner, it is TaylorMade’s newest “Spider”. TaylorMade Spider 5k ZT is the second best zero-torque putter on the market and a beast on longer putts. This is a putter to keep an eye on and certainly worth a demo if you can swing it. Arguably, one of the more conventional, zero-torque putters.
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Bettinardi Antidote SB2 has two strong performance characteristics: medium and short range putting. It is the best on medium range putts. It is also among the better performing zero-torque putters on short putts. The combination of these two performance categories make Bettinardi Antidote SB2 one of the best zero-torque putters of 2025. Additionally, it is one of the more conventional options on the market.
Relative to the field, Bettinardi Antidote SB2 ranks towards the bottom for PuttView Handicap on long range putts. If there is one distance that is the least punishing on performance overall, it is longer putts. So, take this with a grain of salt.
Every top performer in our testing excels in one or several of our scoring categories. Bettinardi Antidote SB2 is the best zero-torque putter on medium putts. Historically, this is a putting range where most top performing putters standout. Antidote SB2’s performance on medium putts propels it to third place overall in our 2025 Most Wanted Zero-Torque Putter test.
“Love the color contrast, easy to align.”
“Easy to align and a more conventional look.”
“Felt really good with the stroke…has a good flow overall. A great putter overall, but the alignment lines were a little odd.”
“Attractive profile, good speed control and less of a learning curve than other zero/low torque putters.”
When a putter excels on mid range putts, you know it has potential and will finish towards the top of the leaderboard overall. This is exactly the case with Bettinardi Antidote SB2. It is the best zero-torque putter on medium range putts. Our testers even noted that it is one of the more user friendly zero-torque putters. This is an encouraging outcome for those of you who are skeptical of zero-torque putters.
The putters that make the most short putts are going to be top performers. At a short distance, you don’t want the putter that limits your ability to make putts. Missing short putts has a greater impact on PuttView Handicap relative to other distances.
These are the best zero-torque putters for short putts.
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At the end of the day, performance is what matters most. L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i performs. It is the best zero-torque putter overall in our 2025 Most Wanted Zero-Torque putter test. Additionally, you can expect performance on both short and long range putts.
Zero-torque putters aren't the most aesthetically pleasing options on the market. However, our testing pool ranks OZ.1i as the best zero-torque putter for all of our subjective feedback categories – sound, looks, feel, and likelihood of purchase.
L.A.B. putters in general are pricey. You are paying a premium for their putters. Even more so when you start to customize it. For the general consumer, the price point alone will turn people away.
In our inaugural Most Wanted Zero-Torque putter test, L.A.B. Golf takes home the title. OZ.1i is the best zero-torque putter for 2025. It produces the best PuttView Handicap on average in the test. On short putts, it thrives. OZ.1i is the best zero-torque putter based on PuttView Handicap for short putts. Additionally, it ranks third for PuttView Handicap on long putts.
“The best option of the LABs I putted with. The forward press grip is comfortable as well.”
“I’d put it in play immediately.”
“I’d buy this, the angle was good at setup, and it produces a true roll that is end over end.”
“Easy to roll, great distance control, and love the press grip.”
OZ.1i backs up all of the talk with an outstanding performance in our inaugural zero-torque putter test. It is the best zero-torque putter for short putts, which is extremely important for any golfer in order to consistently shoot lower scores. There is a noticeable feel and roll difference with the insert as opposed to the OZ.1. Going through a fitting for a L.A.B. Golf putter is highly recommended.
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Making short putts and having reliable lag putting are ingredients you want on the green. PXG Allan excels in both of these areas. It is the second best putter on short putts according to our PuttView data. Next, it produces the sixth highest PuttView Handicap on long putts. These two areas help boost it to fourth place overall in our test.
Relative to the field, PXG Allan disappoints on medium range putts. This is a putting distance that can help or hurt a putter in our testing. Thankfully for PXG Allan, it benefits from an outstanding performance in our two other putting scoring categories. However, this performance killed its chances of possibly being the best zero-torque putter overall. If you do struggle on medium putts already, be wary.
PXG Allan holds its own in our debut 2025 Most Wanted Zero-Torque Putter test. It ranks fourth overall and narrowly missing out on a top three finish. For short and long range putts it is a stellar performer. Its most notable placement is second overall for PuttView handicap for our short range putting scoring category. Unfortunately, PXG Allan does struggle from medium range, which is surprising given how it performs on short and long putts.
“I’d change the grip. I like the contrast of the colors. Face provides great feedback/responsiveness.”
“Rolls the ball well, easy to setup and sits square vs others. Poor sound and feel.”
“First impression, spider like look. Consistent performance for me.”
“Sound is very hollow and makes it distracting. Grip is a no go. Otherwise, feel and looks are good.”
PXG Allan narrowly misses out on a podium spot due to a poor performance on medium putts. However, don’t let this chink in the armor fool you. PXG Allan is a stellar zero-torque putter option. After all, it is among the leaders on short and long range putts.
We can’t stress this enough: making putts at medium range is game-changing. In the past, we had 10-foot putts. At this distance, we saw the great separation in performance between the best and worst putters. This remains true despite the integration of PuttView and changing some internal parameters. If a putter excels at mid-range, it will likely make its way to the leaderboard.
These are the best zero-torque putters for medium putts.
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Bettinardi Antidote SB2 has two strong performance characteristics: medium and short range putting. It is the best on medium range putts. It is also among the better performing zero-torque putters on short putts. The combination of these two performance categories make Bettinardi Antidote SB2 one of the best zero-torque putters of 2025. Additionally, it is one of the more conventional options on the market.
Relative to the field, Bettinardi Antidote SB2 ranks towards the bottom for PuttView Handicap on long range putts. If there is one distance that is the least punishing on performance overall, it is longer putts. So, take this with a grain of salt.
Every top performer in our testing excels in one or several of our scoring categories. Bettinardi Antidote SB2 is the best zero-torque putter on medium putts. Historically, this is a putting range where most top performing putters standout. Antidote SB2’s performance on medium putts propels it to third place overall in our 2025 Most Wanted Zero-Torque Putter test.
“Love the color contrast, easy to align.”
“Easy to align and a more conventional look.”
“Felt really good with the stroke…has a good flow overall. A great putter overall, but the alignment lines were a little odd.”
“Attractive profile, good speed control and less of a learning curve than other zero/low torque putters.”
When a putter excels on mid range putts, you know it has potential and will finish towards the top of the leaderboard overall. This is exactly the case with Bettinardi Antidote SB2. It is the best zero-torque putter on medium range putts. Our testers even noted that it is one of the more user friendly zero-torque putters. This is an encouraging outcome for those of you who are skeptical of zero-torque putters.
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SeeMore Mini Giant Curve Back shines in our medium range scoring category. It produces the second best PuttView Handicap at this distance. If you want confidence on putts between 9-12 feet, this is zero-torque putter worth considering.
SeeMore specializes in their Rifle Scope Technology, which features on all of their putter designs. The entire purpose is to hide the red dot. Those of you who have used their putters before know this. Hiding it while putting can lead to better consistency. However, several of our testers voiced the RST and its use is a bit distracting. It is certainly a putter worth getting fit for.
One of the surprises of the 2025 Most Wanted Zero-Torque test is SeeMore Mini Giant Curve Back. To some of you, SeeMore might not strike you as a “zero-torque” putter. But, much like others, they will state that they have those properties and Mini Giant Curve Back doesn’t disappoint. It ranks second overall for PuttView Handicap on medium range putts. Despite this finish, Mini Giant Curve Back hovers in the middle of the pack for overall performance.
“One of the better feeling putters and produces good speed control.”
“Like the size of the alignment lines for this putter.”
“It performed well. I made a lot of putts with it. Subjectively, it is tolerable.”
“Weird look, but I putted well with it.”
SeeMore Mini Giant Curve Back is one of the best mid range zero-torque putter options. Although it wavers in performance on short and long range putts, it does produce one of the more consistent rolls on putts. Subjectively, it isn’t the sexiest putter on the market, but it gets the job done and that is what matters most.
Being consistent with longer putts is a key ingredient for performance. Making putts helps but also maintaining speed control and closer proximity to the hole are critical factors. The putters that achieve these three performance traits rise to the top.
These are the best zero-torque putters for long putts.
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Excelling on medium to long range putts will help lower your scores. Whether you are making them or finishing close to the hole, doing so at these ranges can lead to better long term success. TaylorMade Spider 5k ZT is one of the best zero-torque putters overall for these two distance ranges, especially long range putting performance.
Zero-torque putters aren't the most aesthetically pleasing options on the market. And yet, TaylorMade Spider 5k ZT gained attraction immediately from our testing pool. It is one of the more subjectively appealing zero-torque putters on the market.
If there is one weakness of TaylorMade Spider 5k ZT, it is short putt performance. It ranks in a below average position amongst the field of 17 zero-torque putters. Be sure to go through a putter fitting to ensure proper length and lie with this putter.
TaylorMade Spider 5k ZT was a late addition to the zero-torque putter arena. And my, how it impresses. It finishes second overall in our 2025 Most Wanted Zero-Torque Putter test. On long putts, it claims the best PuttView Handicap, which propels it to a second place finish. Furthermore, it ranks third on medium range putts. If you’ve read our other putter buyer’s guides this year, you’ll know this is a distance that can make or break performance. For TaylorMade Spider 5k ZT, it helps immensely.
“My favorite spider putter to date. Very impressive, simple and effective design.”
“Best feeling “Spider” I’ve used. It is the epitome of “less is more”.”
“Struggled with shorter putts, but the longer putts seemed to be exceptional.”
“By far, out of all the putters, it was one of the best.”
If there is one zero-torque putter that will compete with the front runner, it is TaylorMade’s newest “Spider”. TaylorMade Spider 5k ZT is the second best zero-torque putter on the market and a beast on longer putts. This is a putter to keep an eye on and certainly worth a demo if you can swing it. Arguably, one of the more conventional, zero-torque putters.
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Odyssey Ai-ONE Square 2 Square DW is one of the best zero-torque putters for long putts. Stepping over a long range putt is a daunting task. You can compound your score very easily by being off with both speed and direction. Ai-ONE S2S DW produces reliable results on longer putts.
Despite exceling on longer putts, Ai-ONE S2S DW ranks towards the bottom for both short and medium PuttView Handicap. It is a striking difference in performance relative to its PuttView Handicap for long range putts.
Odyssey Ai-ONE Square 2 Square DW is one of three Odyssey zero-torque putters in our 2025 Most Wanted Zero-Torque Putter test. Ai-ONE S2S DW records the second best PuttView Handicap on long putts. So far, we’ve seen the best PuttView Handicaps come from our long range putting distance. Ai-ONE S2S DW is another example of a putter exceling on longer putts. Despite this, it struggles on short and medium range putts. So, be extra careful when considering this putter.
“I putted well with it, but the looks throw me off. I can see the face too much and makes me think there is too much loft and aims me left at address.”
“Sets the hands way too far forward. Then, if you adjust, it looks like it has a ton of loft.”
“Weird setup, performance was okay.”
“Almost feels like it has a closed face , makes aligning the body harder”
Asides from being the second best zero-torque putter for long putts, Odyssey Ai-ONE Square 2 Square DW disappoints in testing. Even a majority of the testing pool wasn’t in favor of the putter. It is a putter we highly recommend you go get fit for to enhance overall performance.
All of our testing is predicated on data. Without it, our testing is irrelevant. With PuttView, our putter testing as a whole is enhanced exponentially. It goes from arguably the best in the industry to without a doubt the best. No argument.
In addition to the data implications, PuttView makes our putter tests significantly more dynamic. On the golf course, every putt is different: distance, slope, break, speed. While we’ve always tested putters from multiple distances, we weren’t able to integrate other aspects of putting that golfers experience on the golf course.
With our custom-developed randomized testing protocol, we’re able to replicate on-course putting more accurately. Every putter is tested under identical conditions. Every tester hits the same number of putts from uphill, downhill, left- and right-breaking and straight—but the exact locations are randomized. The hope is to prevent golfers from getting grooved in from one location, making the results more reflective of actual putting performance.
But the biggest leap forward is data and there is plenty of data.
As we become more familiar with the gold mine that is PuttView, our goal is to mine data, evaluate and repurpose our findings into subsequent putter content.
In past putter tests, we’ve relied purely on Strokes Gained and total putts holed to determine our Most Wanted winners. Although these metrics provide a clear picture of which putters perform well throughout the testing process, they don’t give additional insights and they make results confusing.
We partnered with PuttView to create a more understandable result. Something that most golfers can relate to: a handicap.
PuttView Handicap is defined as:
“A measure of a player’s putting ability representing the number of strokes above or below par. The PuttView Handicap is calculated based on the Stokes Gained, i.e. compares the current performances with an average tour player for the given putt distances”
The PuttView Handicap scores dictate the overall results. They are broken down into three ranges:
The overall winner has the best PuttView Handicap average.
Keep in mind that the results are based on an average PGA Tour player’s performance for the given distances.
Most Wanted Zero-Torque Putter testing took 100 hours and included 17 models. Twenty avid golfers took part.
Each tester hit 32 putts with each putter throughout the entirety of the test. The test scenario is completely randomized in order to create a more realistic putting experience. There are four distances during the test scenario:
Straight and flat putts are prioritized. Yet, with PuttView, we are able to implement uphill, downhill, left-to-right and right-to-left breaking putts. This further enhances the testing scenario and creates more realistic putting conditions. However, we approach it with balance as our goal is to test putter performance – not a golfer’s ability to read a green. Too many variations in the environment can water down the actual evaluation of putter performance.
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| L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i | -7.6 | -8.1 | -5.8 | -8.7 |
| TaylorMade Spider 5K ZT | -7.1 | -5.5 | -7 | -10.2 |
| Bettinardi Antidote SB2 | -6.7 | -6.4 | -7.7 | -6 |
| PXG Allan | -6.7 | -8 | -2.6 | -8.3 |
| Evnroll ZERO Z2s | -6.6 | -5.7 | -6.5 | -8.5 |
| Evnroll ZERO Z1 | -6.3 | -5.6 | -6 | -8 |
| L.A.B. Golf OZ.1 | -6.3 | -6.4 | -5.5 | -7.2 |
| BGT Paradox Mallet | -6.2 | -6.7 | -4.5 | -7.1 |
| SeeMore Mini Giant Curve Back | -5.6 | -4.5 | -7.6 | -5.8 |
| Bettinardi Antidote SB1 | -5.5 | -7.4 | -1.5 | -5.9 |
| Odyssey Ai-ONE S2S Jailbird | -5.4 | -5.1 | -6 | -5.5 |
| Axis1 Tour-S | -5.2 | -4.6 | -3.3 | -8.5 |
| Axis1 Shadow Series Rose 2.0 | -5.2 | -5.9 | -2.3 | -6.5 |
| SeeMore Mini Giant FGP | -5.2 | -4.1 | -6.1 | -6.4 |
| L.A.B. Golf DF3 | -4.9 | -5.4 | -3.8 | -5 |
| Odyssey Ai-ONE S2S DW | -4.8 | -3 | -3.3 | -9.6 |
| Odyssey Ai-ONE S2S Max Stripe | -3.6 | -2.3 | -2.7 | -7.1 |
Performance is key. It always has been and always will be. A negative PuttView Handicap is a positive in our evaluation. Think of it as a “plus” handicap in golf. In this test, even the zero-torque putters towards the bottom had a “positive” PuttView Handicap.
Additionally, the overall performances were tighter across the board relative to our blade and mallet tests. There was a four-point differential between the first- and last-place zero-torque putters.
Zero-torque putters are unconventional. From their core designs to the manner in which a manufacturer achieves their properties to their overall looks, they’re downright weird, especially to golfers who have no experience with them.
There are some that offer a more conventional look and feel. However, most of them are quite unique. Don’t judge a book by its cover.
Compared to mallet putter results, the winning zero-torque putter had the same average PuttView Handicap. Perhaps there isn’t quite as steep a learning curve with zero-torque putters despite their uniqueness. It begs the question: Are they actually better?
For short putts, there is a 5.8 PuttView Handicap differential from best to worst. L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i and Odyssey Ai-ONE Square 2 Square Max Stripe are the best and the worst on short putts.
For medium putts, there is a 6.2 PuttView Handicap differential from best to worst. This is the largest differential among the three distance categories. Bettinardi Antidote SB2 and Bettinardi Antidote SB1 are, surprisingly, the best and worst zero-torque putters on medium putts.
This is the range where we see the largest separation in performance from best to worst. Due to its performance, Bettinardi Antidote SB2 beats out PXG Allan for third place overall in the test.
Several zero-torque putters excel at long putts. We see the highest PuttView Handicap averages at this distance.TaylorMade 5k ZT and L.A.B. DF3 are the best and worst zero-torque putters on long putts.
Putting performance will obviously be influenced by making putts. However, you can still be effective and efficient without making a high percentage of putts. Proximity to the hole plays a huge role in overall performance, especially in the calculation of PuttView Handicap. You can make half of your putts but depending on where you miss and how you miss can greatly affect performance.
During the 32-putt test scenario, testers hit a single putt from each starting location. PuttView registers where the ball comes to rest and applies a calculation. If you miss a four-foot putt severely and more than once, it’ll cripple a PuttView Handicap in a heartbeat. Whereas slightly missing an 18-foot putt might have less of an impact.
Stability, forgiveness, consistency, distance control, and the correct shaft and grip are all important pieces of this puzzle. Go for a fitting to discover your needs for lie angle and length. Each of these can assist in getting the golf ball on the right starting line and provide a more consistent strike location on the putt face. It doesn’t always take a premium price point putter to get the golf ball in the hole. Sometimes it’s as simple as finding the match for your game.
World-class testing requires world-class equipment. This is the gear we trust to help us fulfill our Most Wanted testing.
Cancer Survivor. Amputee Golfer. Essentially, a OneLeggedBoss. When he isn't facilitating testing or analyzing data, Phillip enjoys his family time, practicing and playing golf, unwinding with video games, capturing photos of nature, or devouring pretzels.
| Driver Titleist TSR3 | 3 Wood Titleist TSR3 |
| Driving Iron Titleist U505 | Irons (5-6) Titleist T200 |
| Irons (7-PW) Titleist T150 | Wedges (50, 56, 60) Titleist Vokey SM10 |
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3 weeks ago
Your language relating to PuttView handicap scores occasionally confuses the heck out of me. If we are talking about negative numbers where -8 is better than -3, then lower numbers are better than high numbers. However the article has this confusing quote:
“Next, it produces the sixth highest PuttView Handicap on long putts [-8.3]. These two areas help boost it to fourth place overall in our test.”
Higher is bad. -8.3 is lower than -8 for example. -2 is higher than -8.3. Or you could say a “more negative” number is better.
That’s the only instance I saw in this article, but I’ve come across similar in the other most wanted putter articles that really threw me off. Please check them. Love the test. Well done!
3 weeks ago
“For medium putts, there is a 6.2 PuttView Handicap differential from best to worst. This is the largest differential among the three distance categories. Bettinardi Antidote SB2 and Bettinardi Antidote SB1 are, surprisingly, the best and worst zero-torque putters on medium putts.
This is the range where we see the largest separation in performance from best to worst. Due to its performance, Bettinardi Antidote SB2 beats out PXG Allan for third place overall in the test. ”
When I look at the graphic, it appears the SB1 actually has the tighter dispersion.
The numbers in this test don’t seem to add up.
3 weeks ago
Question, If I was to purchase a center shafted putter head with a 90* bore, like a Maltby putter head for instance, and instead of installing a right hand plumbers neck adapter or short slant, I install a left hand adapter putting the face in front of the putter, would I have not just created a zero torque putter? Am I missing the “science”? Also, how different are ZT putters compared to center shafted mallets? Is it significant?
3 weeks ago
This is a test I have been anxiously awaiting. However after reading it several times I am more confused than ever.
L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i PuttView HCP Overall -7.6 Score with Short -8.1, Medium -5.8, and Long -8.7.
Wilson Infinite Buckingham PuttView HCP Overall -6.6 Score with Short -6.1, Medium -9.2, and Long -9.0.
Is there that much weight given to short putts that a putter that still wins in Medium and Long is trounced by one with a better short range putting score? I guess I am not understanding what is going on.
The head to head comparison for putters seems backwards, with lower scores being highlighted, where as I would expect a lower number (more negative = less putts) would beat a higher number ( less negative)?
love data and using launch monitors, but these putting numbers just aren’t making sense to me.
3 weeks ago
MacGregor Nicklaus 615 Response ZT might have been the 1st Zero Torque putter. A face balanced oversized Ping Anser, won a Masters and I’m guessing a few other events.
3 weeks ago
Way ahead of it’s time and a heck of alot cheaper !
3 weeks ago
“The Quiet Eye” is the only thing that has ever helped my terrible putting:
Concentrate on a SPOT on the back of the ball for 2-3 seconds Before the Back-Swing.
Keep looking at that one location During the back-swing, fore-swing, and Through Contact.
After Contact, Keep gaze in same location – Now looking down at the Green – for 2 Seconds.
This has stopped me from flipping, and I’m consistently holing putts for the first time in 50 years.
3 weeks ago
When you did the mallet most wanted test, I was surprised to see that there were no L.A.B. putters, but you consider them to be a 3rd category of putter. The L.A.B. OZ1i sure looks like a mallet to me, though. I am interested to see how it stacks up against the top mallet putters in a head to head competition. So far, I have been very happy with my L.A.B. OZ1i and have cut down on the number of putts per round .
3 weeks ago
Same test protocols, just compare the results and you have you “head to head” comparison.
3 weeks ago
All hype don’t waste your money.
3 weeks ago
I would love to see a detailed follow up on the process and how a putter can go from along the best performer from short and long distance puts, but them be near dead last for medium puts.
I have seen this before on Wedge testing where short chip and long pitches were excellent score and dead last for medium puts.
As a golfer, I have never used or tested a club that acted this way.
What are the guardrails to prevent truely bad efforts or tanking by testers.
3 weeks ago
I would go as far as to say I do not believe it. Good long and short but near last on medium? Comon man.
3 weeks ago
What are the differences between the two OZ models, apart from the insert? Seems wild that an insert would lead to that differential. I know it’s not a huge difference, and that technically all of these putters tested pretty well. I just wonder how much of the differences are related to the individuals and not the putters.
3 weeks ago
Somehow my message was deleted or didn’t come thru….. I’d like to see you folks test some of the ancient “zero torque” putters like the Tommy Armour Zaap which was around in the late 1990’s. I’ve heard there are others but not sure what they are. The zero torque concept is not a new one.
3 weeks ago
Odyssey putters look like they’re at then bottom which I find curious. They are the number one brand in the world for a reason and rumor has it they were the only putters to do well in LABs revealer.
3 weeks ago
Agreed. Odd would be an understatement. Especially how they ranked the DW, which is hot garbage. All the others are incredible by everyone’s account.
3 weeks ago
I am really curious about how the LAB DF2.1 would do as that is considered by many as the best LAB and it is the putter that started the zero torque revolution.
3 weeks ago
Agree The GOAT should have been part of this test and you can still buy it so it’s not aged out at this time. And the Link.1 for that matter, a blade that has the LAB properties will work well regardless of it being less forgiving as compared to the others, my current gamer and three-putts have gone down substantially.
3 weeks ago
The OZ1 feels like a cheap kids toy.
3 weeks ago
I wish you folks would test models from decades ago like the Tommy Armour Zaap. There were a few others(I’ve heard) that would be nice to compare to the current versions. The whole “zero torque” is not a new concept been around for at least 30 years.
3 weeks ago
True Story
3 weeks ago
A couple of thoughts…. the top 5 all priced at 499.99? Price fixing, or none of these guys want to give the average golfer a break on price? The DF3 at the bottom of the list is unusual in light of how it performed at the US Open. I think the amount of people who watched exceed the number of people on MGS, so they will sell a lot of them. Lastly, the LAB putters, in my experience, lack feel for long lag putts unless they have exercised the option for a steel insert on the face.
3 weeks ago
I’m confused by the short putt dispersion comparison plot, showing the best and worst performer. Am I seeing that correctly that on 4 ft putts, someone or some people left remaining putts of 3-4′. The worst short putt dispersion looks worse than the worst medium/long putt dispersion. What kind of awful twitchy stroke was used to result in that kind of dispersion from 4ft and it’s hard to imagine those bad results from 4ft being on the club more than the player.
3 weeks ago
I did a personal test with 7 zero torque putters a couple of weeks ago hitting hundreds of putts from 3 feet to 40 feet. It quickly came down to the LAB Mezz max and the Odyssey S2S no. 7 cruiser. The Odyssey eventually came out on top because the number of close and made putts from 40 feet were better. I had no purchase intention when I started the test but I was so impressed with the Odyssey that I bought it. And after using it for multiple rounds, I can say that my putting has definitely improved.
3 weeks ago
I am a mess when it comes to putting. I have a case of the yips that have gotten so bad that I have switched to putting left handed (I am a righty by nature). In an effort to fight the yips I have tried several ZT putters for righty’s. L.A.B. DF2, Mezz Max (both reg and Broom stick), EvnRoll Zero, Taylormade 5K ZT; and in lefties L.A.B. Link .1, and just recently the OZ 1i. So far the best by far for me is the OZ 1i in left handed. Got fitted on the LAB site and went with some alignment customizations and color, graphite shaft, and the new Press XL 3.0 grip. Have only had a few practice sessions with it but just love it already. The grip, balance and feel are just outstanding for me. It is a lot of money for sure, but in terms of lifting my spirits in relation to putting, for me, it is worth the cost. Putting is so unique these won’t work for everyone, but I applaud MGS wholeheartedly for putting this test together for this very unique category.
3 weeks ago
Glad to see you guys finally did a “Best of” for the zero torque putters! I’ve been reading your articles and with all the hype surrounding L.A.B. putters I kept wondering why these never showed up on your best putter lists especially when a majority of MyGolfSpy’s staff use them?
3 weeks ago
Why wouldn’t you include all of them?!?! Especially the Link1.
3 weeks ago
The DF3 LAB’s most popular style and winner of the 2025 US Open in 3rd to last place lol yikes
3 weeks ago
Yeah, kinda odd……I wonder if handicap has anything to do with it.
3 weeks ago
I have a DF3 and it took me a bit to get used to correct ball position with the forward press. Love the feel and it’s super accurate on a practice green, but it does take some time in the wild to get comfortable.
3 weeks ago
I wonder how the LAB Mezz 1 would do… Any specific reason why it wasn’t tested?
3 weeks ago
Hopefully, the price starts to become a little more affordable as manufacturers start to make more.
3 weeks ago
Does anything in golf cheaper with time? Maybe the older models will come down as they roll out newer models. Just look at drivers…new ones are $650 now, where 5 years ago a new driver was $500.
3 weeks ago
Errrr……….. inflation????? And Trump Tariffs are coming.
Prices are about to go up, so get ’em now while they’re still this price
LMAO
JL
3 weeks ago
I have a few questions about the new PuttView handicapping and results. The methodology says the results are compared to a Tour player but the numbers are negative with the largest negative number being the winner. All putters in all three tests finished negative. I can’t believe that all of these putter gained strokes on a Tour player. Can you explain how this works (apologize if it was in a previous article).
Part 2 of my question. If the new methodology compares each putter to a fixed objective putting result (like a Tour player) and not to every other putter, then I would assume you can compare the results of the Blade, Mallet and Zero Torque tests to each other if the test was set up the same even if the testers were different. If that is the case, it seems Blades in general produced the worst results (lowest first place score, lowest last place score) but Mallets seem to have a slight edge over Zero Torque (multiple mallets tied for first vs 1 zero torque, Best last place and average score for Mallets over ZT).