Putter · 2024
TaylorMade Spider ZT
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 6 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks92
- Forgiveness90
- Distance87
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Rated highest for looks and forgiveness; its softest dimension is workability.
You fight face rotation and a handsy stroke and want a zero-torque, 5K-MOI Spider that holds its line - in standard, counter-balanced or long configurations.
You putt with an arc and like to shape putts, you want a lively milled-blade feel, or you want a budget option.
Pros
- A zero-torque design with at least 5000 MOI - exceptional stability
- Held its line and preserved ball speed on mishits
- A soft Surlyn Pure Roll insert with smooth, true roll
- Tour-validated - a 2025 PGA Tour win
Cons
- Zero-torque, face-balanced - no shot-shaping for arc putters
- A lighter feel some milled-blade players may find less lively
- A premium price - from £449.99
By dimension
Forgiveness
Class-leadingBest-in-class - the zero-torque Spider ZT pairs at least 5000 MOI in the standard head with a High-MOI Toe-Up milled multi-material build and three TSS weights, holding its line and preserving ball speed on mishits, using the Spider Tour X weight distribution and an in-line CG for stability. Among the most forgiving putters - a zero-torque, 5K-MOI mallet.
Distance
ExcellentA standout - the Surlyn Pure Roll insert gets the ball rolling with zero hopping or skidding, smooth and true, a consistent roll. Among the better putters for distance control.
Workability
ModestBuilt for zero rotation, not shot-shaping - the CG is positioned 25mm behind the face with the shaft bored in-line with the CG at 1 degree of offset to reduce face rotation, the zero-torque, face-balanced design minimising rotation through the stroke. Among the least workable putters by design - a zero-torque mallet.
Feel
ExcellentSoft but light - the Surlyn Pure Roll insert has a soft feel at impact, a lighter, zero-torque feel that flows with the stroke. A soft, light zero-torque feel - a touch less lively than a milled blade.
Sound
ExcellentA clean, muted note - the Surlyn insert gives a soft, dampened impact, a controlled acoustic. A clean, muted note.
Looks at address
Class-leadingAmong the best - the High-MOI Toe-Up milled multi-material head with the '5K' nod on the sole is a clean, modern Spider, with confidence-inspiring alignment. Among the cleaner high-MOI mallets.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Spider ZT Putter Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Spider ZT Review - Club Junkie - GolfWRX
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Spider ZT Putter Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Spider ZT Putter Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Your Friendly Neighborhood TaylorMade Spider ZT - MyGolfSpy
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade Spider ZT best for?
You fight face rotation and a handsy stroke and want a zero-torque, 5K-MOI Spider that holds its line - in standard, counter-balanced or long configurations.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade Spider ZT?
You putt with an arc and like to shape putts, you want a lively milled-blade feel, or you want a budget option.
What handicap is the TaylorMade Spider ZT suitable for?
The TaylorMade Spider ZT scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the TaylorMade Spider ZT best at?
In our research the TaylorMade Spider ZT rates highest for looks at address and forgiveness, and is softest on workability.