When we ran ours 2025 Most wanted zero-torque putter test, two brands generated the most interest: LAB Golf and Odyssey.
Both entered testing with strong reputations. LAB has built its identity around Lie Angle Balance technology and stability. The Odyssey brought it Ai-ONE Square 2 Square lineup in the zero-torque category, adding a household name to a rapidly growing segment.
It’s not often that we test multiple models from both brands under the same controlled conditions, especially across 10,880 total nails using PuttView. Here’s what the data shows.
At a Glance: The Numbers
Remember, with PuttView Handicap, a more negative number is better—it means the putter has putts under the benchmark.
| pattern | General HCP | Short | Medium | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAB Golf OZ.1i | -7.6 | -8.1 | -5.8 | -8.7 |
| LAB Golf OZ.1 | -6.3 | -6.4 | -5.5 | -7.2 |
| LAB Golf DF3 | -4.9 | -5.4 | -3.8 | -5.0 |
| Odyssey Ai-ONE S2S Jailbird | -5.4 | -5.1 | -6.0 | -5.5 |
| Odyssey Ai-ONE S2S DW | -4.8 | -3.0 | -3.3 | -9.6 |
| Odyssey Ai-ONE S2S Max Stripe | -3.6 | -2.3 | -2.7 | -7.1 |
Short shots create separation
Short shots have the biggest impact on PuttView Handicap. Mistakes from four to eight feet affect scoring more than misses from longer distances.
LAB short range results:
- -8.1
- -6.4
- -5.4
Short range results of the Odyssey:
- -5.1
- -3.0
- -2.3
This gap is the clearest point of separation between the brands in this test. If performance within eight feet is your priority, the data favors the LAB. For many players, the concept of more consistent short putts is the primary motivation for switching to a zero-torque putter.
Long-range performance is competitive
Odyssey’s Ai-ONE S2S DW produced one of the strongest long-range scores in the entire test at -9.6. The separation in performance was not as great as we saw in the short throws. LAB’s best long shooters were OZ.1i with -8.7.
From a latency perspective, both brands show the ability to control speed and proximity effectively.
Depth throughout the lineup
If you take a minute to compare the brands as a whole, rather than looking specifically at individual models, the LAB performed better overall in the test.
Where each brand ended up
| Brand | pattern | General conclusion | Overall PuttView HCP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf LAB | LAB Golf OZ.1i | 1 | -7.6 |
| Golf LAB | LAB Golf OZ.1 | T6 | -6.3 |
| Golf LAB | LAB Golf DF3 | 15 | -4.9 |
| Odyssey | Odyssey Ai-ONE S2S Jailbird | 11 | -5.4 |
| Odyssey | Odyssey Ai-ONE S2S DW | 16 | -4.8 |
| Odyssey | Odyssey Ai-ONE S2S Max Stripe | 17 | -3.6 |
The best performing LAB model finished first overall and its second model remained within the top third of the field. The strongest Odyssey performer landed in the middle of the pack, while the other two models finished near the bottom.
Final thoughts
Zero-torque putters as a category were tightly packed in 2025. The overall spread from first to last was just four PuttView Handicap strokes.
If you want to see how all 17 models performed, including Bettinardi, TaylorMade and others, you can read it in full The best torque footballers of 2025 the results.
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