Best Zero Torque Putters 2025: Buyer's Guide and things you need to know

Best Zero Torque Putters 2025: Over the past few years, zero torque putters have gained popularity, promising golfers a more stable stroke, reduced face twisting and better overall consistency. But are they really the game-changing technology they claim to be?

To find out, we took five of the best zero torque putters on the market over to Custom Golf Works where we used Capto data analysis to measure face twist, stability and forgiveness.

The contenders?

• LAB Golf DF3
• PXG Allan
• Odyssey Square to Square Jailbird
• Bettinardi Antidote SB1
• Axis1 Shadow

Some of these zero torque putters already have success on the PGA Tour, while others are new challengers looking to make an impact.

The results? 

Some surprised us, others fell short, but one stood out as the clear winner.

Let’s dive in...

What is a Zero Torque Putter?

Before we jump into the results, let’s clarify what a zero torque putter actually does.

In simple terms, a zero torque putter is designed to reduce face rotation throughout the stroke. 

This means that:

✅ The putter stays more square to the target line
✅ It reduces twisting, especially on off-centre strikes
✅ Golfers who struggle with consistency may find immediate improvements

Some brands achieve this with innovative weighting systems, while others use centre shaft designs or unique hosel placements.

But do these technologies really work? 

Watch our video test here and scroll further down this page to read our full review...

Here's what we made of all five Zero Torque Putters in our test... 

LAB Golf DF3 Putter

📌 Price: £400+ (pre-fitting), £500+ (custom-fitted)

The LAB Golf DF3 is widely regarded as the gold standard for zero torque putters. 

The brand has been refining this technology for years, and the DF3 is an evolution of their popular DF 2.1.

A number of Tour players have been dabbling with this putter in recent years including Lucas Glover, Garrick Higgo and even six-time major champion Phil Mickelson. 

At first glance, the design is unconventional—but if you’ve followed LAB before, this shouldn’t come as a surprise.

Performance & Feel

🔹 Face Twist: 3.09° (lowest in test, outstanding stability)
🔹 Face Change: Minimal, resulting in exceptional directional consistency
🔹 Distance Control: Well-balanced weight prevents over-hitting
🔹 Firmness: Comparable to a Scotty Cameron, but more stable
🔹 Overall Stability: Automatic feel, incredibly consistent

Verdict on LAB DF3

💡 The DF3 sets the benchmark for zero torque putters. Minimal face twist, maximum stability and an effortless feel make it the standout performer in our test. 

The LAB Golf DF3 not only won our Best Zero Torque Putters test for 2025, but it also took top spot in our Best Putters 2025 test. 

PXG Allan Putter

📌 Price: £399

The PXG Allan putter is another top performer and it runs the LAB Golf DF3 very close. 

While it markets itself as zero torque, its hosel placement and weighting system generate stability in a different way compared to LAB.

Performance & Feel

🔹 Face Twist: 9.5° - 45° (Higher than LAB, indicating less stability)
🔹 Face Change: 1.9° - 2.4°, showing some inconsistency
🔹 Weight: Heavier than LAB, affecting distance control
🔹 Overall Performance: Some inconsistencies, especially in face twisting

Verdict on PXG Allan

💡 A solid putter, but less stable than LAB. We think this one is best suited for golfers with an arc stroke rather than straight-back-straight-through putters.

Odyssey Square to Square Jailbird

📌 Price: £249

Odyssey’s Square to Square Jailbird was the cheapest putter used in our test and we thought it lacked the stability and overall consistency of the LAB by some considerable margin. 

Performance & Feel

🔹 Face Twist: -36° to 132° (Biggest variance in test—wild inconsistency!)
🔹 Face Change: -1.9° to 0.4° (Slightly inconsistent)
🔹 Lighter than both PXG and LAB, making it feel less stable
🔹 Forgiveness: Lower than expected

Verdict on Odyssey Square to Square

💡 While affordable, its inconsistent face twist makes it less stable than its competitors. A proper tour-level fitting would be required to get the most out of this putter.

GolfMagic recently put the LAB Golf DF3 up against the Odyssey Square to Square Jailbird.

Watch our video here and scroll further down this page to check out our review of the remaining Zero Torque Putters in our test...

Let's check out our final two entries...

Bettinardi Antidote SB1

📌 Price: £429

Bettinardi is known for premium craftsmanship and the Antidote is their first serious zero torque challenger.

We tested the blade version, which is compact and visually stunning.

Performance & Feel

🔹 First putt: Face Twist: 4° (outstanding), Face Angle: 0°
🔹 Second putt: Face Twist: 126° (one of the worst!)
🔹 Subsequent putts: Numbers became incredibly consistent
🔹 Design: Classic honeycomb milling, premium feel

Verdict on Bettinardi Antidote

💡 Its average face twist was just 9°, making it a serious contender. A great option for blade putter fans.

Axis1 Shadow

📌 Price: £400

Axis1 claims to have pioneered zero torque technology, and the Shadow is their latest offering.

Performance & Feel

🔹 Face Twist: 8° - 240° (!), wild variance
🔹 Face Change: 0.5° avg, solid consistency
🔹 Forgiveness: High—bad strokes still resulted in holed putts

Verdict on Axis1 Shadow

💡 More forgiving, but less stable than LAB. Best suited for players who don’t have a perfectly straight stroke.

Final Rankings - How They Compare

Should You Buy a Zero Torque Putter?

Who Will Benefit?

✅ Golfers with a straight stroke
✅ Those who struggle with face rotation
✅ Players looking for stability & consistency

Who Might Not?

❌ Golfers with a strong arc stroke
❌ Players who prefer traditional blade putters

Final Verdict - The Best Zero Torque Putter Is…

🏆 LAB Golf DF3 - a clear winner!

💡 The most stable, reliable, and consistent zero torque putter we tested.

READ OUR FULL LAB GOLF DF3 PUTTER REVIEW

CHECK OUT OUR BEST PUTTERS TEST 2025  

Do you agree with the results of our Best Zero Torque Putters test? 

Have you tried a zero torque putter, or are you interested in testing one? 

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