Michael Newton Golf
On-course, season-long club tests
“the best looking putter in the Zero Torque”
Michael rates this the best looking zero torque putter on the market and says a week of using it has genuinely improved his putting, with only the price giving him pause.
+ the facts · 8 pros · 3 cons− the facts
- +Best looking zero torque putter he has seen, keeping the familiar Spider shape
- +Shaft enters through the centre of gravity so the face stays square through the stroke
- +Excellent alignment: single top line plus subtle angles and milled lines framing the ball
- −Around 450 pounds, up in Scotty Cameron territory
- −The zero torque look takes getting used to
- −Unsure how the soft feel would hold up on slow greens
For: Golfers who grip too tightly and twist the face, and want the putter to do the work
2nd Swing Golf
Master fitters, Trackman-heavy testing
“it's basically like putting your car on lane assist”
Used as the baseline: the popular zero-torque Spider that marries lie-angle-balance stability with the loved Spider look and Pure Roll feel.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Marries zero-torque benefits with the Spider cult-favorite look and feel
- +Pure Roll insert really does make a big difference
- +Super popular with everyday golfers following the tour trend
- −Face staying square to path exaggerates aim tendencies
- −Not right for players who open the face and struggle to close it
For: Spider fans with inconsistent face control who want zero-torque help
Golf Monthly
UK magazine, season-long testing
The better looking of the two with a soft Pure Roll insert that gets the ball rolling quickly, but it lost both performance tests.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 3 cons− the facts
- +Chrome, matte black and electric blue finish gives superb shelf appeal
- +Pure Roll insert delivers a soft feel and quick, consistent roll for pace control
- +Boxy, linear shape suits golfers who aim with straight lines
- −Only four of six putts through the gates in the face-control test
- −Three of six in the zone in the forgiveness test with more distance-control variation
- −Sounds tinnier than its soft feel suggests
For: Golfers who want a softer-feeling zero-torque mallet with strong alignment cues
James Robinson Golf
Mid-handicap everyman reviews
“TaylorMade have had an unbelievable go at it”
Big confidence-inspiring head that James calls one of the more impressive zero-torque putters, though it lacks a urethane insert.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Looks massive behind the ball and fills you with confidence
- +One of the more impressive putters in the zero-torque lineup
- +Pure Roll technology, simple lock-and-load setup
- −No urethane insert like the Odyssey
- −Straight-in shaft makes it hard to fit for lie angle
For: Less confident putters who want a big, stable head
TrottieGolf
Tour-level club builder
“I do like the true path on this.”
The middle-ground option in the fitting, with a True Path alignment he likes, but the player pushed putts with it because of the torque profile.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +True Path alignment aid he specifically likes
- +Higher MOI than the player's current putter
- +Bigger head than the player's own but smaller than the Max
- −Player pushed putts with it, no torque profile bringing the face back
- −Very close in look and alignment to what the player already owns, so less reason to buy
For: Players who want a step up in MOI without going to the largest footprint.
