The best putter in golf just got even better – all thanks to 2025’s hottest trend
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Zero-torque putters are gaining serious traction in the professional and amateur game. And now TaylorMade are getting in on the act with the Spider ZT…
TaylorMade sure know a thing or two when it comes to manufacturing quality golf equipment. From the best drivers down to the best putters, TaylorMade is a brand on everyone’s mind. One area where TaylorMade particularly excels is in the mallet putter sphere – predominantly with the Spider. And now, with the increase in popularity of zero-torque putters, they have turned their attention to crafting the Spider ZT.
The first TaylorMade Spider was introduced in 2008, and over the past 17 years, the Spider family has enjoyed huge success on Tour. Indeed, the Spider Tour X has won both men’s majors that have been played so far this season.
The Spider Tour X L-Neck won the award for the best mallet putter in our 2025 putters test, and the Spider Tour took the silver medal. Both putters performed incredibly well with regard to stability and roll – two areas TaylorMade have really worked on over the years to bolster the performance of Spider putters.
The latest addition to the Spider family is one many golfers will have been expecting, having been spotted on the PGA Tour at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational in the hands of Jason Day, been in the bag for Angel Ayora since the 2025 Qatar Masters, was in play for Haeran Ryu in her win at the LPGA Tour’s Black Desert Championship, and being the putter that helped Brian Harman to his most victory at the Valero Texas Open.
The TaylorMade Spider ZT putter is designed to give golfers of all abilities increased stability and consistency on the greens through its high-MOI design that utilises multi-material construction, onset hosel configuration, extreme perimeter weighting, and precise CG placement.
What technology can be found in the TaylorMade Spider ZT Putter?
High-MOI toe-up design: Spider ZT putters utilise 100% milled multi-material construction featuring high-density 303 stainless steel in the face and low-density 6061 aluminium in the back. Extreme perimeter weighting also enhances the putters’ high-MOI and enhanced stability dynamics. Three strategically placed TSS weights allowed TaylorMade engineers to triangulate CG properties to maintain a toe-up position.
Low-torque shaft orientation: When designing Spider ZT, TaylorMade engineers positioned the CG 25mm behind the face. This allowed them to bore the shaft directly in line with the CG with 1° of onset. This orientation not only reduces the amount of face twisting that occurs during the stroke, it also presets the shaft in a forward-leaning position at address and eliminates the propensity for golfers to add loft at impact. The result is a consistent end-over-end roll that enhances distance control and allows putts to stay online.
Improved sole camber: Spider ZT has a heel-to-toe cambered sole that accommodates a wide array of player types and setup styles and is designed to work specifically with the hosel configuration. As a result, golfers are better able to sole and aim the putter at address and deliver it to that same square position at impact.
Premium milled True Path Alignment: True Path Alignment is nothing new in Spider putters, but it announces itself in a new way with Spider ZT. Instead of appearing as a solid white streak on the top of the putter with a black sightline, Spider ZT features thinly milled lines on the top of the 303 stainless steel face that are evenly spaced, with the total lined area adding up to the exact width of a golf ball. This allows golfers to precisely centre the ball in the middle of the face at address to reduce misses on the heel and toe.
Pure Roll insert: Like previous generations of Spider putters, Spider ZT utilises TaylorMade’s Pure Roll insert. Made from a combination of Surlyn and aluminium, the insert features 45° angle grooves to promote forward roll, while also enhancing sound and feel.
Spider ZT cosmetics: The Spider logo and scripting have been reimagined as seen on the anodised blue sole plate and the SuperStroke grip. A single black dot on the toe-side sole signifies the standard-length model. The counterbalance sole has two dots, and the long putter sole has three dots. The sole also has ‘5K’ inscribed, noting Spider ZT’s high-MOI properties. The blue headcover features a black spider front and centre with numerous other spiders stitched throughout. A black TaylorMade logo is located on the toe-side magnetic flap.
What do TaylorMade say about the Spider ZT Putter?
Andrew Oldknow, TaylorMade Director of Product Category, Product Creation
“Spider putters – renowned for their stability, alignment, and roll – have been reengineered in the Spider
ZT to feature a toe-up, or ‘face-forward’ balance configuration.
“This design minimises torque and reduces the need for hand manipulation, promoting a more consistent stroke.
“As a result, the putter face remains squarer to the target line throughout the putting motion, enhancing directional control and building confidence at address and through impact.”
Meet the TaylorMade Spider ZT Putters
Spider ZT putters come in 33”, 34”, and 35” lengths with an RRP of $449.00 / £449.00.
The stock shaft is the KBS CT Putter 120 Stepless Black, and the stock grip is the SuperStroke Pistol 1.0 set 1° off axis. Loft is 2.5°, lie angle is 70°, and head weight is 370g.
Available in right and left-handed.
Spider ZT counterbalance putters come in 36” and 38” lengths with an RRP of $499.00 / £499.00.
The stock shaft is the KBS GPS Custom Graphite 155g, and the stock grip is the SuperStroke 2.0XL 13.75” Round. Loft is 2.5°, lie angle is 70°, and head weight is 395g.
Available in right and left-handed.
Spider ZT broomstick putters come in 46" length with an RRP of $549.00 / £549.00.
The stock shaft is the KBS GPS Custom Graphite 155g, and the stock grip is the SuperStroke 3.0 17” Round. Loft is 2.5°, lie angle is 79°, and head weight is 470g.
Available in right-handed.
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TaylorMade Spider ZT Putters
