TaylorMade Spider ZT Putter
TaylorMade's first zero-torque putter combines 5K MOI stability with the beloved Spider shape — runner-up in MyGolfSpy's Most Wanted testing and already a PGA Tour winner, though short-putt performance and premium pricing temper the enthusiasm.
The consensus
The TaylorMade Spider ZT is the brand's first zero-torque putter, combining the beloved Spider mallet shape with a center-gravity shaft design that eliminates torque throughout the stroke. It finished second overall in MyGolfSpy's 2025 Most Wanted Zero-Torque Putter test across 17 models, earning the best PuttView Handicap on long putts. Brian Harman validated the design with a PGA Tour win at the 2025 Valero Texas Open using a Spider ZT prototype in his very first week with the putter.
Where sources agree most strongly: stability, aesthetics, and distance control. National Club Golfer called it the most compelling zero-torque putter on the market. Today's Golfer gave the distance control and roll full marks, saying anything less would be unfair. The True Path alignment aid — milled to the exact width of a golf ball — draws near-universal praise for setup confidence. Perhaps most impressively, multiple reviewers called it the best-looking zero-torque putter available, a category that has historically struggled with visual appeal. The 5K MOI head resists twisting on off-center strikes, making lag putting feel almost automatic.
Where the consensus fractures: feel and short-putt performance. Golfalot found the impact soft and muted, noting putts left short from distance. GolfWRX forum users described the feel inside 20 feet as dull rather than crisp. MyGolfSpy's data confirmed the weak spot — the Spider ZT ranked below average for short putts among the zero-torque field. At $399.99, it carries a significant premium over the standard Spider Tour and most competitors. The zero-torque design is also inherently limiting for golfers with an arcing stroke. But for SBST putters seeking maximum stability and the best-looking zero-torque option on the market, the Spider ZT makes a compelling, data-backed case.
TaylorMade's first zero-torque putter combines 5K MOI stability with the beloved Spider shape — runner-up in MyGolfSpy's Most Wanted testing and already a PGA Tour winner, though short-putt performance and premium pricing temper the enthusiasm.