First Look: TaylorMade Spider Zero Torque (ZT) Putters
TaylorMade has today unveiled new Spider Zero Torque (ZT) Putters, available in store and online on 19 June.
TaylorMade has today unveiled new Spider Zero Torque (ZT) Putters, which are available for preorder today and then available in store and online on June 19.
The new Zero Torque Putters by TaylorMade have been designed to give golfers of all abilities increased stability and consistency on the greens through a high-MOI design that utilises multi-material construction, onset hosel configuration, extreme perimeter weighting, and precise CG placement.
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"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," said TaylorMade Director of Product Creation Andrew Oldknow.
"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."
TaylorMade Spider ZT putters come in standard length (33”, 34” and 35”) with an RRP of £449 / €599, counterbalance putters (36” and 38”) with an RRP of £499 / €659, and long putters (46”) with an RRP of £549 / €729.
Extensive PGA Tour and LPGA Tour testing has already occurred this season.
Spider ZT putters have already chalked up a win on the PGA Tour and Team TaylorMade athlete Haeran Ryu used a Spider ZT en route to winning the LPGA Tour’s Black Desert Championship.
Let's tell you more about TaylorMade ZT...
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 have also 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 but 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.
It has been 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 grooves that are angled at 45° 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.
SPIDER ZT SPECS
The Spider ZT standard length putter comes in lengths of 33”, 34” and 35”. 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.
The Spider ZT counterbalance putter comes in lengths of 36” and 38”. 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 395.
The Spider ZT long putter is available in a length of 46”. 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.
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