TaylorMade Spider ZT putters

USA Today

5 days ago

TaylorMade Spider ZT putters TaylorMade Spider has been among the most popular mallet putters for over a decade. A new zero-torque version could help you get even more consistent.
Gear: TaylorMade Spider ZT putters
Price: $449.99 (Standard), $499.99 (Counterbalance), $549.99 (Long)
Specs: Milled multi-material body (304 stainless steel face, 7075 aluminum back), toe-up face balance, low-torque shaft bore with 1° onset, True Path™ alignment, Pure Roll™ insert
Available: May 29 (Preorder), June 5 (Retail)
Who it's for: Golfers who want more consistency in face control and alignment without overthinking mechanics—especially mallet fans who value stability but want a putter that feels intuitive and responsive
What you should know: The Spider ZT is built to reduce torque and increase roll consistency. With its unique shaft orientation, advanced sole shaping, and high-quality materials, it's a more refined take on Spider's longstanding high moment of inertia (MOI) formula.
The Deep Dive: Since the original Spider debuted in 2008, TaylorMade has built a reputation for delivering mallets that help players control speed and direction through forgiveness and stability. With the new Spider ZT, that familiar formula gets a reengineered update. Rather than simply pushing MOI even higher, TaylorMade shifts the focus to how the entire head is constructed, weighted, and ultimately balanced to work with the putting stroke rather than against it.
The ZT features a 100 percent milled chassis combining aerospace-grade 7075 aluminum in the rear with denser 304 stainless steel up front. This multi-material build enables the company to shift weight low and deep while also pushing it toward the perimeter—key elements in creating the high-MOI characteristics Spider putters are known for. At the same time, three internal TSS (Tungsten Stability System) weights have been strategically placed to triangulate the center of gravity (CG), allowing the ZT to maintain a toe-up balance that helps the putter resist twisting throughout the stroke.
That balance configuration—known as face-forward or toe-up—is one of the defining features of the Spider ZT. Unlike most mallets that have hosel or neck configurations that produce face balance or toe hang, this setup is designed to keep the face oriented toward the stroke path, so it helps golfers deliver the putter with more stability and less need for subtle compensations using their hands.
The rest of the Spider ZT's design supports the idea of enhanced consistency.
A newly cambered sole, shaped specifically to match the hosel and shaft geometry, helps the putter rest flat and aim consistently at address. By simplifying how the putter sits behind the ball, the design reduces alignment errors and makes it easier to start the ball on your intended line.
Instead of a bold True Path alignment system stripe on top-line, the ZT features tightly milled lines on the top of the stainless steel face, spanning the exact width of a golf ball. The result is a more minimalist look that still provides a helpful framing cue without becoming visually dominant.
The Spider ZT keeps the familiar Pure Roll™ insert—made from Surlyn and aluminum with grooves that face downward at a 45-degree angle—to promote quick forward roll off the face. It delivers a muted, soft sensation at impact and works in tandem with the face-forward balance to encourage end-over-end roll and tighter distance control.
Cosmetically, the Spider ZT introduces a fresh look. The navy anodized sole features a reimagined Spider logo and a dot marking system: one dot for standard, two for counterbalance, and three for the long model. A new headcover design and black-and-white SuperStroke grips complete the package, with the long model getting a split pistol grip for added control.