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Why We Like It
- The internal weighting and distinctive hosel shaping balance the head’s center of gravity with the shaft axis to improve consistency during the stroke.
- In this version of zero torque, the head’s center of gravity is just inside the shaft’s connection point, reducing the torque on the head and face angle and placing the putter in a toe-up position. The center of gravity helps the club stay square to the path with little need for the hands to rotate the face back online.
- The Allan ZT and Bat Attack ZT use an S-shaped hosel that positions the shaft axis in line with the center of gravity. The angle of the hosel realigns the hands into a forward press, making the straight-back, straight-through stroke more natural.
- The straight-in center shaft on the Hot Rod ZT connects to the head farther from the face because the deep center of gravity creates more stability. To counteract the 3 degrees of forward shaft lean brought on by that deeper center of gravity, the head features 6 degrees of loft.
- The stainless-steel hollow body features a weight-saving ultra-thin face that’s about as thick as a dime.
- The face is supported internally by a light, soft, responsive polymer, like that found in the company’s irons, that allows saved weight to be repositioned for increased stability.
- The face’s pyramid pattern varies in density to create consistent rollout regardless of where the ball contacts the face.
- Models: Allan ZT, Bat Attack ZT, Hot Rod ZT. Head weights: 340-410 grams. Lengths: 33-38 inches. Loft: 5-6 degrees
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted built-in shaft lean and face mass promote a level, repeatable stroke and immediate roll; weight and prominent alignment lines inspire confidence and produce tight toe-to-heel dispersion and solid lag control. Multiple reviewers praised the soft milling for a pure roll, forgiving off-center performance, stabilizing zero-torque geometry, confident grip, and a clever hidden sole ball-pickup. One caveat: impact can feel hollow or a touch clunky to some.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a surprisingly forgiving, consistent performer with tight long-putt dispersion and a pure roll from almost anywhere on the face. Softer milling allowed more assertive strokes with predictable feedback. A hidden ball-pickup bar is a clever convenience and the prominent alignment line aids aim. The zero-torque hosel and grip require a brief mental reset but settle quickly. One caveat: the face runs a little hot on short- and mid-range putts.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted built‑in shaft lean promotes a level stroke and immediate roll; weight and grip inspire confidence on short and mid putts. Big‑block alignment and clean, angular looks produced tight, repeatable dispersion and strong lag control. The head is stable and forgiving across the face, making it very reliable around the hole. One recurring drawback: long putts tended to come up short until distance was dialed in.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a premium look and sleek black finish, with a long alignment aid and hosel bend that make starting the ball on line straightforward. Heavy mass near the face and a square grip/head geometry deliver stability, consistent face contact and strong lag-roll energy; short putts roll well. One caveat: the face feels very hot, so pacing and distance control require adjustment.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Unique feel — almost like the shaft was flexing or the head lagging behind my hands. There’s a slight delay between impact and feedback that took getting used to. Odd sensation, but definitely distinct.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Looks great but doesn’t provide much feedback on misses. Everything feels the same whether you strike center, toe, or heel. Hard to know what you actually did.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The long alignment aid plus zero torque made starting the ball on line easy. Weight isn’t excessive, and with so much mass near the face, twisting was minimal. Very stable through impact.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Very forgiving on mis-hits with tight long-putt dispersion. There’s a lot visually happening, but it still squares up easily. Performance outweighs the busy look.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Good overall putter. Face runs a little hot on short and mid-range putts but distance is still controllable. On long putts you really have to pop it to get it there.
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Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Unique feel — almost like the shaft was flexing or the head lagging behind my hands. There’s a slight delay between impact and feedback that took getting used to. Odd sensation, but definitely distinct.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Looks great but doesn’t provide much feedback on misses. Everything feels the same whether you strike center, toe, or heel. Hard to know what you actually did.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The long alignment aid plus zero torque made starting the ball on line easy. Weight isn’t excessive, and with so much mass near the face, twisting was minimal. Very stable through impact.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Very forgiving on mis-hits with tight long-putt dispersion. There’s a lot visually happening, but it still squares up easily. Performance outweighs the busy look.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Good overall putter. Face runs a little hot on short and mid-range putts but distance is still controllable. On long putts you really have to pop it to get it there.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Great toe-to-heel shaping, but performance didn’t match the visual promise. Feel was dull and underwhelming, and center strikes didn’t roll end-over-end. Distance control and accuracy were both issues.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
The softer milling lets you make a more assertive stroke without fear. I got a pure roll from almost anywhere on the face. Very consistent response.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Not a putter I’d pick for looks, but it performs really well. Soft feel with enough feedback to know your strike. Surprisingly consistent dispersion across toe and heel hits.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Fantastic on short and mid-range putts, very forgiving across the face. But on long putts, you really have to hit it and still might come up short. Great near the hole, weaker from distance.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
The ball-pickup bar on the back is the highlight. Functionally fine, but the overall look was tough on the eyes.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Impact sounds like hitting a ball against a rotted tree — very echoey. Sweet spot doesn’t feel defined, and misses come up noticeably short. Firm across the face with little feedback clarity.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Soft and muted at impact but still heavy and grounded. The forward-press grip can shut the face, forcing me to control everything with my right hand. When I didn’t, dispersion got loose, especially on short putts.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Took time to adjust, but once I did, it felt like an old reliable friend. The zero-torque hosel and grip looked odd at first, but eventually setup became easy. Just required a mental reset.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
A bold attempt at a new putting feel. Materials look premium, but the impact is oddly plasticky and mushy. Short putts roll well and it’s forgiving, while long putts get plenty of energy.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
Love the sleek black look, but distance control was a real challenge. The face is too hot, forcing me to slow down unnaturally on shorter putts. The ball jumped off faster than I wanted and disrupted my tempo.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Extremely consistent look and performance. The big block alignment line gave me confidence, and the results showed it — tight dispersion on all putt lengths. One of the more repeatable putters I tried.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Helped my stroke stay consistent, but impact felt clunky, almost like swinging a block of wood. Very dull and hollow at contact. Solid function, uninspiring feel.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
The design takes getting used to, but once settled, I got consistent center strikes and roll. Even off-center hits weren’t badly dispersed. Weight helped on lag putts and added confidence.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Easy to hit, though the sound is a little clunky like other PXGs. Alignment isn’t intuitive, but once lined up and after a few practice strokes, it performs well. Love the grip, but I’d need time with it before bagging it.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Contact feels super hollow, like nothing behind the face. The hidden ball-pickup feature on the sole is clever — you’d never know it’s there. Interesting mix of odd feel and sneaky convenience.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
I like the hosel bend — it fixes my usual issue with zero-torque designs where the shaft sits too far back. It suits my eye, but I struggled keeping medium and long putts online. Off-center strikes weren’t forgiven the way other putters are.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Zero torque for players who don’t want a center-shafted look. Weight is solid, but the ball comes off very soft, so distance takes time to dial in. You expect it to go farther than it does.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Terrific performance, great lag control and solid direction on shorter putts. The pronounced neck bend is visually distracting, but the club is stable and reliable. Strong overall results.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
The structure really helped deliver the face consistently each time. Slightly soft but plenty of energy to start the ball rolling. Square grip and head geometry made alignment straightforward.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Clean, angular look, and the grip helps everything feel square at address. Simple, easy to line up, though the feel and sound can get a little hollow unless you pure it. Rolls nicely on long putts, but mid-short putts left me unsure on strike.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
The zero-torque neck looks funky and made me feel like I had to manipulate the stroke. Strong performance overall, but not quite up to the rest of the zero-torque family. Loved the grip feel, though I kept subconsciously adjusting it.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Feels like a first-attempt DIY putter — loud, hollow “knocking” sound at impact and a closed-looking face at address. Alignment line is the best feature.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The built-in shaft lean really promotes a level stroke and gets the ball rolling immediately. The heft feels spot-on for short putts and keeps everything online. Feel is a bit hollow, but the performance is strong from any distance.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Very easy to over-hit putts, felt like you're swinging a sledgehammer. Tough to find the right pace without clobbering the ball. Just too hot for me.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
The curved hosel and press grip looked strange at address. It’s not very forgiving — mis-hits twist the face and you feel it sharply. As a result, dispersion showed more deviation than I’d like.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The long alignment aid plus zero torque made starting the ball on line easy. Weight isn’t excessive, and with so much mass near the face, twisting was minimal. Very stable through impact.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
A bold attempt at a new putting feel. Materials look premium, but the impact is oddly plasticky and mushy. Short putts roll well and it’s forgiving, while long putts get plenty of energy.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
Love the sleek black look, but distance control was a real challenge. The face is too hot, forcing me to slow down unnaturally on shorter putts. The ball jumped off faster than I wanted and disrupted my tempo.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Helped my stroke stay consistent, but impact felt clunky, almost like swinging a block of wood. Very dull and hollow at contact. Solid function, uninspiring feel.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
The design takes getting used to, but once settled, I got consistent center strikes and roll. Even off-center hits weren’t badly dispersed. Weight helped on lag putts and added confidence.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
I like the hosel bend — it fixes my usual issue with zero-torque designs where the shaft sits too far back. It suits my eye, but I struggled keeping medium and long putts online. Off-center strikes weren’t forgiven the way other putters are.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Terrific performance, great lag control and solid direction on shorter putts. The pronounced neck bend is visually distracting, but the club is stable and reliable. Strong overall results.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
The structure really helped deliver the face consistently each time. Slightly soft but plenty of energy to start the ball rolling. Square grip and head geometry made alignment straightforward.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
The zero-torque neck looks funky and made me feel like I had to manipulate the stroke. Strong performance overall, but not quite up to the rest of the zero-torque family. Loved the grip feel, though I kept subconsciously adjusting it.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Very easy to over-hit putts, felt like you're swinging a sledgehammer. Tough to find the right pace without clobbering the ball. Just too hot for me.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
The curved hosel and press grip looked strange at address. It’s not very forgiving — mis-hits twist the face and you feel it sharply. As a result, dispersion showed more deviation than I’d like.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Unique feel — almost like the shaft was flexing or the head lagging behind my hands. There’s a slight delay between impact and feedback that took getting used to. Odd sensation, but definitely distinct.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Looks great but doesn’t provide much feedback on misses. Everything feels the same whether you strike center, toe, or heel. Hard to know what you actually did.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Great toe-to-heel shaping, but performance didn’t match the visual promise. Feel was dull and underwhelming, and center strikes didn’t roll end-over-end. Distance control and accuracy were both issues.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Fantastic on short and mid-range putts, very forgiving across the face. But on long putts, you really have to hit it and still might come up short. Great near the hole, weaker from distance.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Impact sounds like hitting a ball against a rotted tree — very echoey. Sweet spot doesn’t feel defined, and misses come up noticeably short. Firm across the face with little feedback clarity.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Soft and muted at impact but still heavy and grounded. The forward-press grip can shut the face, forcing me to control everything with my right hand. When I didn’t, dispersion got loose, especially on short putts.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Extremely consistent look and performance. The big block alignment line gave me confidence, and the results showed it — tight dispersion on all putt lengths. One of the more repeatable putters I tried.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Easy to hit, though the sound is a little clunky like other PXGs. Alignment isn’t intuitive, but once lined up and after a few practice strokes, it performs well. Love the grip, but I’d need time with it before bagging it.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Zero torque for players who don’t want a center-shafted look. Weight is solid, but the ball comes off very soft, so distance takes time to dial in. You expect it to go farther than it does.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Clean, angular look, and the grip helps everything feel square at address. Simple, easy to line up, though the feel and sound can get a little hollow unless you pure it. Rolls nicely on long putts, but mid-short putts left me unsure on strike.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The built-in shaft lean really promotes a level stroke and gets the ball rolling immediately. The heft feels spot-on for short putts and keeps everything online. Feel is a bit hollow, but the performance is strong from any distance.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Very forgiving on mis-hits with tight long-putt dispersion. There’s a lot visually happening, but it still squares up easily. Performance outweighs the busy look.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Good overall putter. Face runs a little hot on short and mid-range putts but distance is still controllable. On long putts you really have to pop it to get it there.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
The softer milling lets you make a more assertive stroke without fear. I got a pure roll from almost anywhere on the face. Very consistent response.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Not a putter I’d pick for looks, but it performs really well. Soft feel with enough feedback to know your strike. Surprisingly consistent dispersion across toe and heel hits.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
The ball-pickup bar on the back is the highlight. Functionally fine, but the overall look was tough on the eyes.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
Took time to adjust, but once I did, it felt like an old reliable friend. The zero-torque hosel and grip looked odd at first, but eventually setup became easy. Just required a mental reset.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Contact feels super hollow, like nothing behind the face. The hidden ball-pickup feature on the sole is clever — you’d never know it’s there. Interesting mix of odd feel and sneaky convenience.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Feels like a first-attempt DIY putter — loud, hollow “knocking” sound at impact and a closed-looking face at address. Alignment line is the best feature.
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These high-stability models feature extra mass on the perimeter because of a hollow-body design.
A polymer like the one used in the company’s irons fills the central interior of each design, providing a weight-saving soft, responsive feel.
The hollow body is milled from 303 stainless steel.
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$425
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$425
A heavy steel face paired with a lightweight aluminum body positions the shaft almost directly over the center of gravity, creating a head that naturally returns to square with little to no extra hand action at impact.
With parallel pronged wings, the curved SKx and straighter SBx naturally sit toe-up, making it easier to align the face square to the stroke.
Each model features the company’s alignment system. By aligning the shaft and a red dot on the heel side of the flange, golfers know the putter face is aligned properly, and the sole is flat on the ground to increase the opportunity for solid contact.