Choosing a new putter is rarely just about performance, as a lot of putting is about confidence – something often achieved by the look of a putter. It’s about that immediate reaction when you set it down behind the ball and with the Vice Golf VGP04 ZT (£209), that reaction is likely to be one of intrigue.
Vice Golf VGP04 ZT putter
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It’s safe to say Vice has never been a brand to play it safe, pushing eccentric club and ball designs into the market, and its venture into the ‘Zero Twist’ market is no different.
The VGP04 ZT is a fang-style mallet that looks like it’s been plucked straight from a sci-fi movie set. It boasts very futuristic looks, resembling an aircraft straight out of Star Trek – aggressive lines and a high-MOI silhouette that screams stability. However, while the shape is modern and purposeful, the finish is where I find myself slightly at odds with the design team.
The putter features Vice’s signature black and lime-green detailing, and while this neon pop is clearly part of the brand’s standout DNA, I can’t help but feel it looks just a tad cheap and downplays what is otherwise a very smart-looking, well-engineered putter.
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To my eye, this putter would look far more premium with subtle grey detailing or even a sleek, monochrome gloss black finish. On a club designed to help you focus, the lime green can feel a little distracting at address.
The ‘ZT’ in the name stands for Zero Twist (a play on zero torque putters), and Vice achieves this by aligning the shaft axis directly through the head’s center of gravity, much like some of the best zero torque putters I have recently tested.
The oversize grip on the Vice Golf VGP04 ZT putter helps keep the hands quiet throughout the stroke
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At address, this creates an onset look, where the shaft enters the head slightly behind the face. If you are coming from a traditional offset plumber’s neck, it takes a few holes to get your eyes accustomed to the odd look at address, but it’s easy to see the appeal of this style of putter, once you get a little more used to the aesthetics.
The Vice Golf VGP04 ZT putter at address
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