Does Zero Torque Putters have staying power ?

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fad

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This is my vote. For most amateurs that are double digit handicaps, a new putter won’t make any real difference long term. Using one you are used to is probably way better than buying something else.

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others suggest lower usage among elite, top-50 putting ranked players.

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Of course. Top 50 putters in the world probably don’t need to change to a zero torque putter…..

The putters require adjustment that most players won’t do. They’ll try the crappy stroke they have with other putters, and it’ll make no difference.

If you fight starting the ball on line, and you actually let a zero torque putter do the work, it helps.

If you have no issues starting the ball on line, there’s no point to changing.

Like all other clubs, it’ll fit some and not others

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It's really a marvel that the establish brands moved so quickly to develop Zero Torque models after L.A.B. putters started gaining some ground on Tour.

According to A.I. - The Adoption Rate: While 10% is estimated by some, others suggest lower usage among elite, top-50 putting ranked players.

IMO, the Zero Torque movement really allowed existing putter companies to vastly over charge golfers like the new Tri-Hot Odyssey putters selling for $500.00.

Putters are so subjective and personal, some players have really improved their stats with the ZT models, while others have moved on from them.

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When Scotty Cameron joins in you know it is going to have staying power.

I'm a LAB fan and love mine, but i don't think I would use another brand ZT because 1) almost every other brand is not truly ZT when put in a revealer, they are more of a "less torque" putter and 2) they aren't lie angle balanced for your personally. That would apply to buying a LAB off the shelf too unless you naturally fi the stock measurements.

It's also golfer specific too. My biggest problem with my stroke was slightly opening the face/missing left to right breaking putts on the right side. The LAB has helped quite a bit with that. Most of my misses now are a misread, distance judgement, or tug, not because I made a good swing but my face was slightly opened.

Not every golfer has a problem with their stroke that a ZT putter will help. It's not a magic wand, but for certain golfers like myself, it can at least help one to two variables.

I dont think yall understand how much the LAB putters help high handicappers from within 5 feet. Theres a reason they have blown up. Its much more point and shoot from that distance.

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use a putter 36-40 strokes a game

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How many of those putts are inside a few feet?

Also, driving the ball decent enough to keep it in play is huge for an amateur.

"If you can't putt, you can't score, but if you can't drive, you can't play".

Just another fad.

Some good insights here.

LAB putter is the real deal

I don't think I took it from the proper angle/aspect, it is 72 degree lie angle so it may look different

I think the concept of no and low torque putters could stick around for a while. Edel was doing well before any of the LAB nonsense took off. in fact, LAB founder has a review of an Edel EAS 5.0 as being one of the better concepts before he launched the LAB line.

I think there is value, but it's not automatic. I've landed on the Evnroll zero torques as they look more traditional and I love the ease of stroke it produces. One less variable on the greens.