Point and shoot! TaylorMade Spider ZT makes zero torque simple

TaylorMade has entered the zero torque putters chat. But, with the Spider ZT, they’re coming at things from a different angle.

It’s one of the biggest trends in golf club design right now and TaylorMade is aiming to make waves in the zero torque putter game.

This week, the brand is launching the TaylorMade Spider ZT putter, something which has been in the pipeline for around a year. We’ve seen plenty of other companies release putters with zero torque technology, but how does the TaylorMade offering differ itself?

What does zero torque mean?

A good place to start is to remind ourselves what the zero torque concept is all about.

Essentially, these putters are designed to keep the face square to target throughout the whole stroke. In TaylorMade’s case, that’s being done by keeping the centre of gravity in the head, aligned with the shaft of the putter. That means a centre of gravity that is much further forward than a regular Spider putter.

Traditional putters will generally sit with the toe down when you hold the middle of the shaft in your hand, but a zero torque model will sit with the toe up.

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A Spider with a difference

In the initial stages of the TaylorMade zero torque design process, engineers looked at using a traditional Spider head, like the one used by Scottie Scheffler or Nelly Korda, and simply turning that into a zero torque model. But, for one important reason, that wasn’t going to be possible, so TaylorMade essentially started this design process from scratch.

Traditional Spider putters are designed for the shaft to sit in the hosel. Taking those head shapes and putting a shaft in the centre of the head wouldn’t allow the putter to sit flat on the ground, which makes it harder to strike putts well and get lined up to your target.

So, a shape that promotes stability, as well as a sole that is designed to sit flat on any surface, is now in play for the TaylorMade Spider ZT.

As well as that, engineers have utilised a milled multi-material construction. High density stainless steel in the face and low density aluminium in the back of the head helps to boost the putter’s MOI. Also, extreme perimeter weighting and three TSS (TaylorMade Swingweight System) weights enhance stability.

Minimal forward press

For almost every other zero torque putter on the market, a healthy dose of forward shaft lean is built into the club.

Some golfers love it, but for others, it can be off-putting. That’s why TaylorMade engineers endeavoured to minimise any shaft lean that had to be applied to the Spider ZT.

In this putter, there’s just one degree of onset in the shaft, making it close to a traditional putter in that regard. That also allowed TaylorMade designers to use a traditional grip in the ZT line.

Furthermore, the shaft sits in the head very close to the leading edge. The centre of gravity is just 25mm behind the leading edge, which is where the shaft intersects. This makes for a putter with minimal face rotation, while also stopping golfers from adding loft at impact, something which can take place if you’re presented with a lot of forward shaft lean.

Point and shoot!

TaylorMade are hoping that golfers can think less over putts thanks to the Spider ZT models. While they know this style won’t be for every golfer – some will still prefer a traditional model – some players will enjoy a putter that doesn’t rotate through the stroke.

If you’re a player who likes to take a straight-back, straight through stroke, TaylorMade think this will be perfect for you. Less thinking and less rotation will hopefully lead to better putting. Point the putter at the hole and pull the trigger is the message here.

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The all-important looks

TaylorMade want this model to stand out from the crowd. While the traditional Spider putter is instantly recognisable, it’s no good if this putter blends in with the crowd. Thanks to a bold blue colourway on the sole panel, there’s no danger of that happening.

Also, a new bright blue headcover, adorned with a special adaptation of the Spider logo, means you won’t miss this when it’s sitting in the bag.

Does it work?!

As we know, putts aren’t holed in the design lab. So, does the TaylorMade Spider ZT work on the greens? Our gear editor James Tait has tried it out, here’s what he thinks.

The Details

Available: June 19 2025

RRP: £449

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Lewis Fraser As bunkered’s Performance Editor, Lewis oversees the content that’s designed to make you a better player. From the latest gear to tuition, nutrition, strategy and more, he’s the man. A graduate of the University of Stirling, Lewis joined bunkered in 2021. Formerly a caddie at Castle Stuart Golf Links, he is a member of Bathgate Golf Club where he plays off four.

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