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Why We Like It
- Bringing the stroke-stabilizing technology of “zero torque” to traditional heel-shafted blades required rethinking the hosel into an S-shape so that the shaft better lines up with the head’s center of gravity.
- The head’s center of gravity lies just inside the angle of the shaft’s axis. This dramatically reduces the torque effect on the head and face angle and puts the putter in a toe-up position. From here, the club stays square to the path naturally with little need for the hands to rotate the face back online.
- The onset position of the hosel realigns the hands into a forward press. This makes a straight-back, straight-through stroke more natural.
- The Mustang ZT's hollow stainless steel construction utilizes a face that’s about as thick as a dime. This face is supported internally by a soft, responsive polymer, like that found in the company’s irons, freeing up mass for perimeter weighting and customizable heel and toe sole weights.
- Hellcat ZT is a single-piece construction made through a metal-injection molding process for consistent, precise, durable shaping that yields a soft feel.
- In both models, the face’s pyramid pattern varies in density to create consistent rollout regardless of where the ball contacts the face.
- Models: Hellcat ZT, Mustang ZT. Head weights: 370 grams (Hellcat ZT), 350-385 grams (Mustang ZT). Lengths: 33, 34, 35, 38 inches. Loft: 4 degrees
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a very balanced, steady head that frames the ball well—wider wings and a small side extension aid alignment. The soft insert/face gives a buttery, low-skid roll with tight dispersion and excellent speed control on short and long putts. Zero-torque design, square grip and heft promote a repeatable, pendulum stroke and strong stability. One drawback mentioned by many: a loud, high‑pitched clinking at impact.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted it’s very hot off the face and, thanks to its tech and weighting, produces a smooth, on‑line roll with consistent distance. It’s easy to swing in a simple shoulder rock and stays on plane, making it ideal for players seeking a fresh setup and steadier roll. Visually unconventional — the shaft enters toward the heel and partly blocks the alignment aid, which some found distracting.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed a very balanced design with a slightly wider head and small side extension that frame the ball and improve alignment. A soft face/insert yields a muffled, woody feel and lively roll with tight dispersion on both short and long putts. The grip and back-end heft promoted stable, repeatable face control and good mis-hit feedback. Setup can require getting used to the bent hosel/forward press. One drawback: several noted a loud, high-pitched clink at impact.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a striking zero-torque hosel/shaft that visually hides the tech and a square grip that encourages a forward press and pendulum stroke. Players praised its weighting, winged alignment and stability—producing low vibration, excellent speed control and a repeatable, on-track feel that held its line and delivered soft, energetic face impact with minimal skidding. The look is unorthodox but not distracting. One downside: several found distance/pace control tougher to manage on longer putts.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
There's something to be said for the tech in this putter and how well it performs. I didn't initially like the look of it, but when you hit a bunch of good putts, you forget that first impression pretty fast.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Setting up took some time to get used to, with the built-in forward press. But once I figured out how to aim this putter, the performance was outstanding. Long putts stayed on the ground and had the same pure feel as short ones.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Kind of a large head, with milling on top that looks very nice. The biggest drawback for me is that it's a loud putter. Definitely gave off a ringing sound. Milling on the face didn't grab.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The shaft angle makes it easy to set up square. The weight is sufficient, so you don't feel like you have to swing it hard. Mis-hits are minimal. One negative is the loudness of the sound off the face.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
It has an interesting feel to it. Produces incredible dispersion, stability and low vibration on long putts. Close up, it feels like it's a little difficult to get the head back to square. But something special is happening inside of this putter. An overall good experience.
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BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
There's something to be said for the tech in this putter and how well it performs. I didn't initially like the look of it, but when you hit a bunch of good putts, you forget that first impression pretty fast.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Setting up took some time to get used to, with the built-in forward press. But once I figured out how to aim this putter, the performance was outstanding. Long putts stayed on the ground and had the same pure feel as short ones.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Kind of a large head, with milling on top that looks very nice. The biggest drawback for me is that it's a loud putter. Definitely gave off a ringing sound. Milling on the face didn't grab.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The shaft angle makes it easy to set up square. The weight is sufficient, so you don't feel like you have to swing it hard. Mis-hits are minimal. One negative is the loudness of the sound off the face.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
It has an interesting feel to it. Produces incredible dispersion, stability and low vibration on long putts. Close up, it feels like it's a little difficult to get the head back to square. But something special is happening inside of this putter. An overall good experience.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The flanges on the toe and heel are distracting and don't really help my alignment. The ball seems to skid a little coming off the face, so dispersion is a concern.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Pretty firm and on the louder side for a blade putter. I struggled to get it aligned, and I think that led to a bit more dispersion. It was easy to get the distance correct.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
I think the biggest thing with this putter is that it's very hot and fast off the face. And with the combination of the big grip, it almost feels sledgehammer-like. If I got on fast greens or had to hit soft putts, I'm not sure it would work.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
There's a lot going on with the visuals. It looks center-shafted, but the shaft goes into the heel. The shaft obstructs the alignment aid, which is distracting.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
It's very balanced at address. I like the small side extension, because it frames the ball really well. This grip along with the head itself gives me a sense of balance. The insert is extremely soft. It feels like there's almost no skid at all, which is really good.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
The look and feel did not match the performance of this club. It produced straight putts and good distance control, but I found it displeasing to look at. Kind of distracting the way the shaft and neck join the clubhead. A definite firm feel at impact.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Putter rolled really well. It was easy to swing, just a simple rock of the shoulders, and the putter stayed on plane. I struggled with the way the shaft comes into the head with the swan neck, but it performed well. I was able to consistently roll it at my distance.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Found this putter to be very soft and quiet on shorter putts. The longer the putt, the more audible it became. I wanted it to be a little heavier than it was, but the zero-torque feature led to improved consistency and dispersion for sure.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
I love the weighting and alignment. The wings helped me keep the face square through the stroke and roll my ball with no skidding. No matter the distance, I felt like I could leave it in gimme range because of the softness of the face. I felt 100 percent in control.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
The first thing I noticed is the sound. It makes a high-pitched clinking sound, like two metals hitting each other. I had trouble getting the distance. My misses were always short. That said, it was easy to hold on line.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
It's pretty loud, kind of sounds like a quarter hitting the floor. Definitely a firmer face and a little hot. The good news is, you don't have to put as much into it on longer putts. The ball just gets there.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Love the head, because it's a little bit wider and helps with alignment. It's got a nice, woody feel to it. Pretty soft. The bent neck took a while getting used to, but the ball rolled great. Dispersion was very tight.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
It had a really smooth feel coming off the face. It sounded a bit like a woodpecker knocking on a tree, but it wasn't distracting at all. The ball rolled very nicely.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Hot-looking shaft design, and when I set it down, it wasn't distracting. Had a loud sound to it that I didn't notice until I hit longer putts. Tough to control pace on anything longer than about eight feet.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Unorthodox look, with the way the head sits back from the shaft. But it ended up producing a very repeatable stroke. Really easy to feel totally locked in, like the head was almost on a track back and forth.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
This putter would be great for someone who needs a shake-up to their putting. A fresh approach. The performance was pretty good overall.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Contact felt kind of dead, but it was very consistent and performed well. I felt like I was able to keep the face square throughout the stroke, and it kept the line that I started on. Sort of an odd angle to the hosel, which was a little distracting.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
The king of the start line. If you want a putter that looks traditional, this is not for you. But if you want one to get you set up on target and get your ball rolling on line, you've gotta try this.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Sounds like a woodpecker banging its head against a tree. And the notch back on the shaft is not great visually. If you like a traditional putter, this probably isn't the one.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
I've got mixed emotions about this club. The grip makes you feel like you have the face open, but it's clearly not, because the ball rolls really well and on target.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Zero torque in a blade putter is appealing, because it's not center-shafted. The square grip promotes a forward press, helping to neutralize hand action. As a result, it encourages a consistent, pendulum-type stroke. The face feels soft and energetic.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
The face really gave me great feedback, especially on mis-hits. I thought the back end of the putter provided a little extra heft and made it easier to align the face, resulting in more consistent rolls. Felt a bit heavy but was very steady in my hands.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
The look at setup is busy, but I really like the way the hosel and the shaft hide the zero-torque aspect of this putter. Speed control was excellent, and every putt seemed to want to hold its line.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
I like how it comes off the face, muffles the sound. Rolls really nice. Short putts are great, and on long putts, the dispersion is tight.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
My distance control was inconsistent with this putter. The heft was right and substantial, but contact was hard to repeat. The softness at impact didn't translate to a better roll.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
It has an interesting feel to it. Produces incredible dispersion, stability and low vibration on long putts. Close up, it feels like it's a little difficult to get the head back to square. But something special is happening inside of this putter. An overall good experience.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
The look and feel did not match the performance of this club. It produced straight putts and good distance control, but I found it displeasing to look at. Kind of distracting the way the shaft and neck join the clubhead. A definite firm feel at impact.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Found this putter to be very soft and quiet on shorter putts. The longer the putt, the more audible it became. I wanted it to be a little heavier than it was, but the zero-torque feature led to improved consistency and dispersion for sure.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
I love the weighting and alignment. The wings helped me keep the face square through the stroke and roll my ball with no skidding. No matter the distance, I felt like I could leave it in gimme range because of the softness of the face. I felt 100 percent in control.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
The first thing I noticed is the sound. It makes a high-pitched clinking sound, like two metals hitting each other. I had trouble getting the distance. My misses were always short. That said, it was easy to hold on line.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Hot-looking shaft design, and when I set it down, it wasn't distracting. Had a loud sound to it that I didn't notice until I hit longer putts. Tough to control pace on anything longer than about eight feet.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Unorthodox look, with the way the head sits back from the shaft. But it ended up producing a very repeatable stroke. Really easy to feel totally locked in, like the head was almost on a track back and forth.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Contact felt kind of dead, but it was very consistent and performed well. I felt like I was able to keep the face square throughout the stroke, and it kept the line that I started on. Sort of an odd angle to the hosel, which was a little distracting.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Zero torque in a blade putter is appealing, because it's not center-shafted. The square grip promotes a forward press, helping to neutralize hand action. As a result, it encourages a consistent, pendulum-type stroke. The face feels soft and energetic.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
The face really gave me great feedback, especially on mis-hits. I thought the back end of the putter provided a little extra heft and made it easier to align the face, resulting in more consistent rolls. Felt a bit heavy but was very steady in my hands.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
The look at setup is busy, but I really like the way the hosel and the shaft hide the zero-torque aspect of this putter. Speed control was excellent, and every putt seemed to want to hold its line.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
My distance control was inconsistent with this putter. The heft was right and substantial, but contact was hard to repeat. The softness at impact didn't translate to a better roll.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Setting up took some time to get used to, with the built-in forward press. But once I figured out how to aim this putter, the performance was outstanding. Long putts stayed on the ground and had the same pure feel as short ones.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Kind of a large head, with milling on top that looks very nice. The biggest drawback for me is that it's a loud putter. Definitely gave off a ringing sound. Milling on the face didn't grab.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The shaft angle makes it easy to set up square. The weight is sufficient, so you don't feel like you have to swing it hard. Mis-hits are minimal. One negative is the loudness of the sound off the face.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The flanges on the toe and heel are distracting and don't really help my alignment. The ball seems to skid a little coming off the face, so dispersion is a concern.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
It's very balanced at address. I like the small side extension, because it frames the ball really well. This grip along with the head itself gives me a sense of balance. The insert is extremely soft. It feels like there's almost no skid at all, which is really good.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
It's pretty loud, kind of sounds like a quarter hitting the floor. Definitely a firmer face and a little hot. The good news is, you don't have to put as much into it on longer putts. The ball just gets there.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Love the head, because it's a little bit wider and helps with alignment. It's got a nice, woody feel to it. Pretty soft. The bent neck took a while getting used to, but the ball rolled great. Dispersion was very tight.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
It had a really smooth feel coming off the face. It sounded a bit like a woodpecker knocking on a tree, but it wasn't distracting at all. The ball rolled very nicely.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
I've got mixed emotions about this club. The grip makes you feel like you have the face open, but it's clearly not, because the ball rolls really well and on target.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
I like how it comes off the face, muffles the sound. Rolls really nice. Short putts are great, and on long putts, the dispersion is tight.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
There's something to be said for the tech in this putter and how well it performs. I didn't initially like the look of it, but when you hit a bunch of good putts, you forget that first impression pretty fast.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Pretty firm and on the louder side for a blade putter. I struggled to get it aligned, and I think that led to a bit more dispersion. It was easy to get the distance correct.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
I think the biggest thing with this putter is that it's very hot and fast off the face. And with the combination of the big grip, it almost feels sledgehammer-like. If I got on fast greens or had to hit soft putts, I'm not sure it would work.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
There's a lot going on with the visuals. It looks center-shafted, but the shaft goes into the heel. The shaft obstructs the alignment aid, which is distracting.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Putter rolled really well. It was easy to swing, just a simple rock of the shoulders, and the putter stayed on plane. I struggled with the way the shaft comes into the head with the swan neck, but it performed well. I was able to consistently roll it at my distance.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
This putter would be great for someone who needs a shake-up to their putting. A fresh approach. The performance was pretty good overall.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
The king of the start line. If you want a putter that looks traditional, this is not for you. But if you want one to get you set up on target and get your ball rolling on line, you've gotta try this.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Sounds like a woodpecker banging its head against a tree. And the notch back on the shaft is not great visually. If you like a traditional putter, this probably isn't the one.
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