**PGAT Winner Michael Kim Reviews the Zero Torque Putter: A Detailed Look**
Michael Kim, a PGA Tour winner, recently shared a comprehensive review of the Zero Torque (ZT) putter on social media. The American golfer, who used the L.A.B. Golf DF3 and the TaylorMade Spider 5K ZT putters to win a tournament on the DP World Tour — the FedEx Open de Gracie earlier this year — provided valuable insights into the performance of the ZT style putter that he has relied on for the past three years.
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### Positives of the Zero Torque Putter
In a detailed post on his X (formerly Twitter) account dated November 1, Kim highlighted the key advantages of the ZT putter:
> “Very easy to start putts online. I’ve always had trouble pushing putts and I don’t push putts as often anymore. That’s the biggest and really only benefit to these putters.”
He further added:
> “I’ve been one of the top putters inside of 8 feet as those are way less speed dependent and way more start line and setup dependent.”
Kim’s experience underlines how the Zero Torque design helps with alignment and starting the ball on the intended line, which is particularly beneficial on shorter putts where precision in setup and stroke path is critical.
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### Drawbacks of the Zero Torque Putter
Michael Kim did not shy away from discussing the downsides of the putter. He explained:
> “Those slight twists that sound like something you’d never want actually help your hands and body know where the club is and how fast it’s going.”
Kim mentioned that the ZT putters can feel “empty” during the stroke itself because the lack of torque results in less feedback.
He clarified:
> “Those torques are actually VERY minimal. It doesn’t take much to keep the head square.”
Another important insight Kim shared is how putting dynamics change with distance:
> “Once you get past 10 feet, it’s way less about stroke and start line and way more about green reading and speed control.”
He referenced golf expert Sasho Mackenzie, who has pointed out that perfecting the start line is not as crucial for longer putts compared to effective speed and green reading.
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### The Zero Torque Putter in Professional Play
Kim also noted that, based on his observation of the current PGA Tour, none of the top 50 putters use a ZT putter.
> “Companies have looked at stats on guys doing better with a ZT putter compared to the regular ones and it’s usually better with their regular putter (very small sample size).”
This suggests that while the ZT putter offers specific advantages, it may not yet have widespread adoption among the highest-ranked professional putters.
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### Michael Kim’s 2025 Season Recap
Michael Kim has had a solid season on the PGA Tour in 2025. He faced a rough start, missing the cut at the Sony Open in Hawaii, but bounced back with several strong performances including:
– T43 at the American Express
– T2 finish at the WM Phoenix Open
– Solo fourth at the Arnold Palmer Invitational
– T16 at the Charles Schwab Challenge
– T10 at the BMW Championship
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### Recent Performance at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
This week, Kim continued his impressive run on the DP World Tour at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. After making the cut, he posted a bogey-free 4-under-par 68 on Saturday.
Highlights of his third-round include:
– Birdie on the 1st tee
– Birdie on the 8th hole
– Three more birdies on the back nine
Kim’s earlier rounds consisted of a solid 65 in the first round and an even-par 72 on Friday. The tournament’s final round is scheduled for Sunday.
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**Summary**
Michael Kim’s detailed review provides valuable insights into the Zero Torque putter’s strengths and limitations. While it aids in alignment and stroke consistency on shorter putts, the lack of torque feedback and limited adoption among top pros suggest it is a specialized tool rather than a universal game-changer. Meanwhile, Kim continues to demonstrate strong form on both the PGA and DP World Tours throughout 2025.
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*Edited by Ankita Yadav*
https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/news-1x-pgat-winner-gives-three-year-review-zero-torque-flatstick
