Was 2025 the year of “zero torque?” If the litmus test is Fairway Jockey’s best-selling putter, the answer is a resounding YES.

The TaylorMade Spider 5K-ZT (“zero torque”) putter was released just before the start of summer. TaylorMade underwent an 18-month reengineering process of the existing Spider model — a model that had a long-established reputation for reliable roll, stability and alignment — to create the 5K-ZT. The TaylorMade Spider 5K-ZT was an immediate hit with consumers and quickly became the year’s top-selling putter.

What makes this model so unique? The putter features a toe-up, or ‘face-forward’ balance configuration, said TaylorMade director of product creation for woods and putters Andrew Oldknow in a press release.

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“This design minimizes torque and reduces the need for hand manipulation, promoting a more consistent stroke,” he continued. “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.”

Additional attributes include a unique hosel configuration and new sole curvature to help accommodate different player types and ball positions, with the end goal of allowing golfers to find a consistent and repeatable stroke. To aid with alignment, milled lines the width of the golf ball were added to help golfers center the club behind the ball with ease.

Think the TaylorMade Spider 5K-ZT putter could be a fit for your game? There’s only one way to find out! Click here to schedule a fitting at your nearest True Spec today! To learn more about the TaylorMade Spider 5K-ZT putter, click on the link below.

TaylorMade Spider 5K-ZT Custom Putter

LOW TORQUE DESIGN The KBS putter shaft is bored directly toe-ward near the CG at a 1° shaft lean with 25mm onset behind the face allowing golfers to realize the benefits of a new stable, toe up design. UNIQUE SOLE SHAPING New and improved sole shaping to work specifically with this unique hosel configuration, engineers worked tirelessly to find new ways to improve accuracy from the moment the putter is placed behind the ball. The new sole curvature accommodates different player types and ball positions, giving golfers the ability to find a consistent and repeatable stroke. SPIDER STABILITY Combining high density stainless steel and low-density aerospace quality aluminum provides the perfect foundation for a design that is high MOI and allows for a shaft orientation that sits closer to the face. MILLED TRUE PATH ALIGNMENT Based on tour player feedback, we were tasked to find a new premium alignment system. Building on the classic TaylorMade True Path technology, milled lines the width of the golf ball were added helping golfers properly index to center face.

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