Best zero-torque putters 2025: Tested by experts to help you hole more putts!
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Zero-torque putters are gaining serious traction on Tour and in the amateur game. With most of the major brands turning their attention to producing zero-torque putters, which models are worth your consideration?
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It’s almost impossible to have a conversation about the best putters of 2025 without discussing at least one zero-torque putter. Whether you love them or loathe them, zero-torque putters are here to stay, and personally, I’m all for it!
Ever since I’ve been able to get my hands on a zero-torque putter, I’ve had one in the bag. Granted, I have chopped and changed between a few of the best zero-torque putters, but having found a lot of success with a zero-torque putter on the greens, I couldn’t imagine switching to one of the best mallets, and as much as I’d love to, I don’t get on well with any of the best blades.
With the centre of gravity (CG) being positioned directly below the shaft axis, which enters the centre of the club head (even if the shaft itself doesn’t), it fully removes torque from the putter head. If you pick up a zero-torque putter and twist it in your hands, the head will rotate without any resistance. In turn, this means while you’re putting the putter won’t twist, allowing the zero-torque putter to stay square to your target.
With a blade or mallet putter, the putter twists because of the torque. You’ve probably seen a video of the L.A.B. Golf Revealer in use, showing a non-zero-torque putter rotating like crazy during a putting stroke. To all of you now shouting at your screens, “you don’t hold a putter like that!”, I know, but it shows how easy it is for a non-zero-torque putter to twist in your hands, and that can result in a missed putt.
I’m not saying you’ll never miss a putt again if you switch to a zero-torque putter; it’s not as much of a cheat code as the Covid-19 holes, but if you struggle for confidence on the greens, you should definitely consider switching to a zero-torque model.
Best zero-torque putters: At a glance
Best overall: Odyssey Ai-One Square 2 Square Jailbird | View Offer
Best L.A.B. Golf: L.A.B. Golf MEZZ.1 MAX | View Offer
Best-looking: L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i | View Offer
Zero-torque putters have massively grown in popularity over recent years, and that’s mostly thanks to the emergence of L.A.B. Golf. Some very high-profile golfers have been a part of the L.A.B. Golf revolution from day one, including Adam Scott, who worked with L.A.B. Golf to develop the OZ.1 and OZ.1i. Over the past couple of years, huge numbers of golfers have ditched their traditional blades and mallets for a zero-torque putter, whether that’s one of the best L.A.B. Golf putters, an Odyssey Square 2 Square, or a putter from another brand.
I completely understand the argument that no good putter jumps to a zero-torque putter, and I guess that is a fair point, but it also highlights just how good the technology is. Look at a guy like Lucas Glover, he massively struggled on the greens, but after switching to the L.A.B. Golf MEZZ.1 MAX, he won twice on the PGA Tour in 2023.
If a zero-torque putter can help a poor putter, isn’t that the idea? I’d much rather putt with a zero-torque putter and have confidence that I’ll get out of there with a two-putt at worst, no matter my proximity to the hole. It makes the game more fun when you’re holing putts, and if a zero-torque putter will help you hole more putts, make the switch now.
The best zero-torque putters are heavily dominated by Odyssey (who’ve added the Max 1 and Max Stripe to strengthen their Square 2 Square range) and L.A.B. Golf (who only offer zero-torque putters), but other brands are beginning to form their challenges, including TaylorMade who’ve launched their first zero-torque putter, the Spider ZT is expected at some point in 2025. Will we ever see a Scotty Cameron zero-torque putter? Even if not, here are the best seven zero-torque putters we tested in 2025.
Best zero-torque putters 2025
TG TEST RATING 86.29%
As the best zero-torque putter, it's perhaps unsurprising this putter is the best overall putter for stability out of the 72 we tested. Based on its size, weight, and feel, the Square 2 Square Jailbird feels incredibly stable. Factor in how easy it is to align putts with this putter, and you've got a recipe for success.
Highlighting the dominance of the Ai-One Square 2 Square in the zero-torque category is the fact that it was the only zero-torque putter to be awarded full marks by one of our testers (one of only four putters to score 25 in the entire test).
The Ai-One Square 2 Square Jailbird excelled in our putter test. After all, who doesn't want a super stable putter that rolls well, feels great, and is easy to align?
Pros
- The most stable putter in our test
- Really easy to square up and align
- Brilliant value for money
Cons
- Not the best looking putter on the market
| Loft | 3° |
| Lie Angle | 72° |
| Length | 33" - 35" |
- Ai-One insert
- Built-in forward press
- SL 90 shaft
- Navy blue PVD finish
TG TEST RATING 80.57%
The MEZZ.1 MAX is the putter I currently have in my bag, and after testing out 71 other putters, I can't see any reason to change.
It might not be the best-looking putter or provide the best feedback, but it delivers a solid roll, it's incredibly stable, and it's easy to line up.
Out of all 72 putters we tested, the MEZZ.1 MAX finished just outside the top 10, in 11th position, but with a score over 80 percent, there isn't a better L.A.B. Golf putter on the market. However, one model was very close...
Pros
- Highly forgiving
- Super stable putter
- Amazing roll
Cons
- Can't pick the ball up
| Loft | 3° |
| Lie angle | 63° - 79.5° |
| Length | 28" - 38" |
- 303 Stainless steel midsection
- 6061 Aircraft aluminum body
- Built-in forward press
TG TEST RATING 79.43%
The stainless steel insert in the L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i definitely makes this putter perform differently from every other L.A.B. Golf putter. Our testers thought this model rolled the worst out of the three L.A.B. Golf putters we tested. It's definitely worth testing this model compared to the OZ.1 (without the insert).
Stability was very good, as expected, but not as good as other zero-torque putters. However, the feedback from the insert was appreciated. Out of the zero-torque putters, the OZ.1i finished second for feedback.
The looks of the OZ.1i definitely helped it achieve a third position finish in our zero-torque category. But, there are a lot of golfers who'll only play with a putter that's kind on the eye. If this sounds like you, and you want to join the zero-torque revolution, the OZ.1i is certainly a model for you.
Pros
- Incredibly stable
- Best-looking L.A.B. Golf putter
- Available with vertical or forward shaft lean
Cons
- Smaller head isn't as easy to align
| Loft | 3° |
| Lie angle | 63° - 79.5° |
| Length | 28" - 38" |
- 6061 Aluminum head
- 303 Stainless steel insert
- Vertical or forward shaft lean
- Designed with Adam Scott
TG TEST RATING 77.33%
While the DF3 definitely rolls the rock well, it was only good enough for second, behind the No.1 zero-torque putter. That's also the case for stability, too. There's no denying the DF3 is a very consistent putter that performs impeccably throughout the stroke, but, sadly, just not good enough to win any awards.
As far as alignment goes, the DF3 isn't one of the easiest zero-torque putters to line up, but with L.A.B. Golf, there are so many alignment aids available, you can find the best option for your eye.
It seems unfair not to give the DF3 an award, had it scored even the test average for looks, it would have pipped the OZ.1i to third position. However, fourth place isn't bad, is it?
Pros
- Feels amazing
- Great stability
- Loads of customisation options
Cons
- Design isn't to everyone's liking
| Loft | 3° |
| Lie angle | 63° - 79.5° |
| Length | 28" - 38" |
- Lie Angle Balance technology
- Gimme getter
- Built-in forward press
TG TEST RATING 75.43%
Best zero-torque putter for alignment
Rrp: $349.99
Overall, the Square 2 Square #7 finished fifth among zero-torque putters, but given the putters that have finished ahead of it, I think it's finished as well as it possibly could have. It definitely isn't as stable as the Jailibird or the three L.A.B. Golf putters, and the feedback isn't as solid.
However, it's got more shelf appeal than the DF3, and it rolls just as well as the OZ.1i. On the whole, it's difficult to argue with where the Square 2 Square #7 finished.
Up against the Square 2 Square Jailbird, this putter almost seems inferior, but depending on what you want out of the putter, I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss the Square 2 Square #7.
Pros
- Incredibly popular fang-style mallet
- Alignment is amazing
- Decent roll
Cons
- Not as impressive as the Jailbird
| Loft | 3° |
| Lie angle | 72° |
| Length | 33" - 35" |
- Ai-One insert
- Built-in forward press
- SL 90 shaft
- Navy blue PVD finish
TG TEST RATING 74.29%
The Allan's best finish was T3 for alignment. The cut-outs in the head help you lay the putter flat to the ground, and the contrasting black line running through the centre of the head helps you square the putter easily.
With an overall score of 74.29 percent, this is a highly respectable score for a very solid zero-torque putter. It might not perform as well as the Odyssey and L.A.B. Golf putters, but if they don't float your boat, you're not losing an awful lot going for the PXG Allan.
Pros
- Shaft not entering the centre works really well with the alignment aid
- Very stable at address and throughout your stroke
- One of the better-looking zero-torque putters
Cons
- Overall performance isn't as strong as L.A.B. Golf and Odyssey zero-torque putters
| Loft | 3° - 7° |
| Lie angle | 68° - 72° |
| Length | 33" - 38" |
- S-hosel
- Multi-material hollow body construction
- Injected S-cor polymer
- Precision weighting technology
- Refined pyramid face pattern
- Ultra-thin face
- Pick-up pocket
TG TEST RATING 73.14%
Although the Zero Z2s had us perplexed by its appearance, it came out of the test with an overall score of 73.14, making it the highest-rated Evnroll putter of the six we tested.
Having mentioned this putters appearance being somewhat unusual, it scored well for looks (3.43) in the zero-torque category. Only three putters scored better for looks, and they occupy the three podium places. I think this putter fared well for looks against the zero-torque putters because of it being a blade.
Alignment (3.57) wasn't the highest, but you can almost expect that with it being a blade. Same goes for stability, too. Where this putter picked up points was for its roll and feedback. Both were very much appreciated by most of the seven testers. Evnroll's SweetFace groove technology definitely shone on this putter.
Pros
- Consistent performance across the board
- Highest-rated Evnroll putter of the six we tested
- Impressive roll and feedback
Cons
- The design takes some getting used to
| Loft | 1° - 3° |
| Lie angle | 69° - 71° |
| Length | 30" - 37" |
- 100% Milled 303 stainless steel
- Face Forward technology
- SweetFace technology
- High MOI
- Reverse-offset hosel
- Tungsten and steel sole weights
Best zero-torque putters 2025: Results
| Ranking | Manufacturer | Model | Score (percentage) |
| 1 | Odyssey | Ai-One Square 2 Square Jailbird | 86.29 |
| 2 | L.A.B. Golf | MEZZ.1 MAX | 80.57 |
| 3 | L.A.B. Golf | OZ.1i | 79.43 |
| 4 | L.A.B. Golf | DF3 | 77.33 |
| 5 | Odyssey | Ai-One Square 2 Square #7 | 75.43 |
| 6 | PXG | Allan | 74.29 |
| 7 | Evnroll | Zero Z2s | 73.14 |
| 8 | Bettinardi | Antidote SB2 | 68.57 |
| 9 | Bettinardi | Antidote SB1 | 64 |
| 10 | Evnroll | Zero Z5s | 60.57 |
| 11 | Evnroll | Zero Z1 | 51.43 |
Best zero-torque putters 2025: Buying guide
After feasting your eyes on the best zero-torque putters 2025 has to offer, if this is going to be your first venture into this area of putters, you might have a couple of thoughts and questions. Hopefully, in the buying guide and FAQs, we’ll be able to provide you with the necessary information to assist you with your next putter purchase – whether that’s a zero-torque putter or not.
Shaft length
The length of the putter is crucial. Standard lengths range from 33 to 35 inches, but the correct length depends on your posture and how your eyes align over the ball. Using a putter of the right length promotes better mechanics and consistency.
As well as standard putters, there are also broomstick and arm-lock putters that are substantially longer. To determine whether putters of this length work for you, I’d strongly suggest testing one before purchasing because they won’t suit everyone.
Weight
Weight plays a significant role in putters. Heavier putters tend to produce a smoother, pendulum-like stroke and are useful on slower greens, whereas lighter putters offer more feel and control on faster greens.
Depending on your miss, this might also influence whether you want a heavier or lighter putter. For instance, if you tend to leave putts short, opting for a heavier head could help you get the ball to the hole. Whereas, if you typically race putts past the hole, going for a lighter putter might assist you in getting putts to reach the hole at dead weight.
Balance
Every zero-torque putter sits toe-up, meaning that if you are to hold a putter by its balance point, the face will sit perpendicular to the floor and the toe will point directly to the sky. A zero-torque putter is, in essence, face-balanced at impact because there is no resistance that causes you to manipulate the putter face to deliver a neutral strike. However, that won’t be the case if you don’t keep your hands quiet while you’re putting.
Stroke
Typically, a zero-torque putter is most likely going to suit golfers transferring from face-balanced putters because the chances are you’ll have no arc or less of an arc to your stroke, and you’re not having to manipulate the putter to deliver it square at impact.
Not every golfer will get on with a zero-torque putter because some golfers like to feel the torque in their putter. Tiger Woods and Ben Crenshaw are two golfers who enjoyed that feeling, so for them, a zero-torque putter would be completely out of the equation.
That’s not to say, if you have an arc to your stroke, you won’t benefit from using a zero-torque putter, as long as you learn to keep your hands quiet and allow the putter face to stay square to your target throughout your stroke.
Lie angle
Lie angle isn’t as commonly considered in a putter as it is with a set of irons, but it definitely should be. Finding the right lie angle will help with your alignment because the putter will sit square at address. It will also influence the direction of your putts, in the same way it does with irons, and it will make the putter feel more comfortable because you won’t have to manipulate the putter so it sits flat.
With zero-torque putters, lie angle is arguably less important than it is with a blade or mallet putter because if the putter doesn’t sit perfectly flat, providing throughout your stroke, you don’t open or close the putter face, the putter should still come through square at impact.
Loft
Getting the ball rolling as soon as possible is key to consistent putting, and the best way to achieve this is by having the right loft at impact. Most putters tend to be between 2° and 4° in loft, but that might not work for everyone, especially if you add or remove loft in your stroke.
Some of the best zero-torque putters can have as much loft as 7° and as little as 1°. With the majority of the grips having built-in forward press, this can influence how much loft you require to get the ball rolling positively.
While more loft should help to produce a forward roll, too much loft can cause the ball to launch too high and struggle for traction early in the putt. Finding a happy medium is vitally important to ensure you hole more putts.
Grip
Unlike any other club in your bag, there’s no “correct” way to grip a putter. Comfort and consistency are what matter most. Some players go traditional, others get creative – if it helps you hole putts, it works. The key is finding a grip that suits how you hold the putter. If you place both thumbs down the front, a wider grip can add stability. If your grip mimics how you hold your irons, a slimmer option might feel more natural.
While this probably won’t influence how you grip your putter, it’s common for zero-torque putters to come as standard with built-in forward press grips to help you get your hands in front of the putter face. This is definitely the case for zero-torque putters where the shaft enters the centre of the putter head.
With zero-torque putters that have much more conventional hosels, they’re likely to have a standard grip, but the option for either a built-in forward press grip or standard grip is available with most zero-torque putters.
Alignment aids
Alignment aids come in all shapes and sizes, from a single dot to a wide stripe running from the putter face to the back of the head. They can also come in different colors. The color you like most might not be the best color to help you hole more putts.
Every golfer sees the line differently, so the right alignment aid is a personal thing. What helps one player square up might totally confuse another. A simple way to test if an alignment feature works for you is to line up a putt, step in as if you’re going to hit it, then walk behind the ball and check where the face is actually pointing. If it’s bang on, great – that style suits your eye. If it’s off, it’s worth trying something else.
Sound and feel
Putting is a highly personal experience, and sound and feel play a huge role in that. The material of the putter head — whether it’s a plastic insert or a milled 303 stainless steel face — can influence how it sounds and feels at impact. There’s no right or wrong here; what one golfer dislikes, another might love. The key is to find a putter that feels and sounds right for you. After all, you’re the one making the putts, not anyone else.
Price
Zero-torque putters do tend to cost more than blade or mallet putter equivalents because of the technology and engineering complexity involved. Of the 11 zero-torque putters we tested in 2025, the cheapest is £289.00 (and that’s the price of the winner), and the most expensive can be upwards of £600 (that’s for a fully customized L.A.B. Golf putter).
Many golfers are happy to spend big bucks on a driver but will skimp on a putter. However, investing in a quality putter can make a real difference in your game. It’s the club you use most often, the one that can save you the most shots, and the one you’re likely to hold onto for the longest.
Consider this: even if you buy a £600 putter and keep it for 10 years (which is shorter than the average), that’s just £60 per year. When you look at it that way, the investment really starts to make sense.
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