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It’s no secret that zero torque putters can be big investments.

The latest trend in putting science is here to stay it seems and plenty of those putters are selling for close to the price of a new driver.

However, if you’re looking for some zero torque action in your hands and don’t want to fork out loads of cash, then you might want to turn to the latest release from Wilson.

That comes in the form of the Wilson Zero Torque Infinite putters, which retail for £229. But how do they perform? Let’s take a closer look.

The First Look

I’ve used a putter very similar in shape to the Lakeview (pictured above) before, so as soon as I got this in my hands, I was a big fan.

Both the Lakeview and the 606 (pictured below) are classic mallet styles, but what I immediately liked is that these feel premium, defying their price tags.

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I’m also a fan of the fact these putters have just one-degree of shaft lean. That’s not as severe as we see in other putters with similar technology and takes a bit less getting used to than those. With that mention of technology, let’s take a closer look.

The Tech

Here’s some key technology points you’ll want to know about these putters.

Zero Torque

If you’re familiar with the zero torque story, you’ll know it’s all about keeping the putter face square to the target for a long as possible. Basically, the idea behind these putters is to reduce rotation through the stroke, promoting more consistency.

To make these zero torque, the centre of gravity is precisely positioned so that the shaft axis passes directly through it, ensuring the putter applies virtually no torque to the hands during the stroke.

MIM

Both models are made with MIM, an advanced manufacturing technique known for its ability to create intricate and highly precise geometries that are essential to zero torque designs.

Double-Milled face

The putters feature a precision-engineered double-milled face pattern that delivers a smoother face for exceptionally consistent feel and roll across the entire face. This ensures that even putts that are not hit from the centre are started online.

The bunkered Verdict

As I said, I was immediately drawn to the Lakeview when I tested these putters out at Close House, back in September. I used to play with the South Side putter, which was also centre shafted.

While that putter wasn’t zero torque, using the Lakeview felt like I had the old friend back in my hands. That’s a good thing, I think, as it means the putters aren’t off-putting for players used to conventional styles of putter.

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One thing I really did notice with this putter was the feel and the fact that even from toe or heel strikes, I was getting a very nice roll. That’s the main aim of these putters and I would say they do a great job of it.

Of course, both of these putters are mallets, however both are pretty compact in shape, which I enjoyed. Sure, some will want their zero torques to be huge but I wouldn’t say I fall in that camp, so that was great here.

Particularly on short putts, I found these to be great. While I’m not usually a lover of the zero torque style, I did find that I was knocking in short putts without too much thought with these. If you’ve played with me before, you’ll know that is definitely not the norm.

I also really like the grip on these, which all adds to a feeling that defies these putters relatively small price tags when compared to others in this category.

Excellent putters that should be strongly considered if you want a zero torque model in your bag.

The Details

RRP: £229

Available: Now

More Details: Here

Lewis Fraser As bunkered’s Performance Editor, Lewis oversees the content that’s designed to make you a better player. From the latest gear to tuition, nutrition, strategy and more, he’s the man. A graduate of the University of Stirling, Lewis joined bunkered in 2021. Formerly a caddie at Castle Stuart Golf Links, he is a member of Bathgate Golf Club where he plays off four.