Taking over or here to stay? That was the question we put to Golf Monthly’s putter guru, Sam De’Ath, in one of the latest episodes of Kick Point.
Zero torque putters were all the rage last year, but has the trend slowed? Has the hype peaked?
What do the statistics say? According to Inside Tour Golf (formerly SMS on Tour), 13.9% of the field had a zero torque putter in the bag at this year’s Magical Kenya Open, up just 1.9% on 2025.
WATCH: Putter guru Sam offers his thoughts on the zero torque trend
First of all, let’s have a quick recap. A zero-torque putter is designed with the shaft axis pointing directly through the putter head’s center of gravity.
Yes, they look a little odd, but plenty of players on tour have got past the aesthetics and enjoyed success with this type of model.
In short, they’re designed to minimize face rotation, unlike traditional putters, which allow more natural twisting during the stroke.
Lucas Glover, who was struggling to hole putts from short range (very short range), recorded back-to-back victories in August 2023.
Would it be an exaggeration to say that the L.A.B. Mezz.1 Max saved the former US Open champion’s career?
Adam Scott was an early adopter, whilst it was a zero torque L.A.B. putter that helped J.J. Spaun land the US Open at Oakmont last year, the first Major Championship win for this type of flatstick.
Lots of other big names have experimented with zero torque, including two-time Major winner Collin Morikawa and former World No.1 Jason Day.
Lucas Glover was lost on the greens until he switched to a L.A.B. Mezz.1 Max zero torque putter
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“They’re here to stay, but personally, I don’t think they’re going to take over,” says Sam, who likens them to 10K drivers in that they will suit some golfers and not others.
So, we’re not talking white drivers (or square ones) here. The zero torque putter is more than just clever marketing.
“They simplify things and make putting a bit more point-and-shoot, as opposed to the feel and craftsmanship that comes from using a blade,” adds Sam.
We’ve seen many new zero-torque models hit the market in recent months, which means Sam has been very busy…
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