A first time experience with zero torque, some raised eyebrows – and a surprisingly good placement
I’ll start with a confession: this was my first true zero-torque shooter. I would read about them. I had watched the video. I nodded as people smarter than me explained why reducing torque on impact makes sense. But actually putting one in your bag – especially one I’d never heard of until recently? This felt like a leap.
then Lazrus Golf LAZ2 zero twist hammer appeared. And if you’re wondering why we tried it, the answer is simple: it’s the most affordable zero torque camera on the market. That alone made it interesting. Everything else made it impossible to ignore.
First Impressions: “This is… actually pretty cool”
Let’s turn to the elephant in green. When you pull a “random” gauge out of your bag—especially one without a tournament certificate or a deluxe price tag—you feel it. You feel the side eye. You feel calm judgment. I felt it immediately.
Then I put it behind the ball.
of LAZ2 it’s sleek black with a matte finish, clean lines and a shape that looks purposefully built rather than flashy. No glare. There are no tricks. Only trust in the address. Coming from a guy whose player is a Scotty Cameron Circa 62 Model 3 from about 15 years ago, looking at address was my biggest concern in making the change. Removing the headgear and placing it behind the ball removed any doubt I had about it.
And before I could make a putt, the inner monologue began: “OK. I can actually play this.”
First spin (and first look)
Groups with zero torque are supposed to keep the face stable. This is the field. What I didn’t expect was how clear it immediately felt. My stroke has always felt – and recently proved – to swing in a fairly pronounced arc. I tend to open it by going back and then let it go by swinging so I can ease the grip pressure a little bit and just letting this thing swing gave me a different feel right away.
The head just wanted to stay square. No manipulation. There is no direction. As the shooter was saying quietly, “Relax. I’ve got this.”
After a few hits, something else happened. Views changed.
Someone asked, “What kind of shooter is he?”
Then, “Mind if I roll some?”
Then, “Wait. How much does this cost?”
That’s when you know you’re onto something.
Head Diving (Tournament Round, Why Not?)
At some point, you stop pretending you’re just testing. I had a tournament round coming up, and instead of easing into things like a responsible adult, I did what any sane golfer would do—I took it straight into the game. No backup plan. Not “just in case”. Because, why not?
If the zero-torque concept was going to work, this felt like the right environment to find out.
Performance on the course: Stability for days
Over the course of four or five rounds and several practice sessions, the story held steady.
- Stability was off the charts
- The face stayed square on impact
- Mishits lost less energy and less direction
- The role was extremely clean
The ball didn’t bounce. It didn’t slip. It just hugged the ground and rolled quickly. Distance control – especially on longer shots – was better than expected. Short shots feel automatic in a way that’s hard to explain until you experience it.
It was not conspicuous. It was quiet. Insurance.
Which, frankly, is exactly what you want from a shooter.
Detachment of price versus reality
Here’s the part that still confuses me.
Nothing about LAZ2 it feels like it has to cost what it does.
- Build quality? Legit.
- done? Clean and durable.
- Performance? Comparable to much more expensive zero torque options.
This is where the story of Lazrus really lands. It is not only affordable; it is very affordable. The kind of price that makes you reevaluate what you’re actually paying elsewhere. A quick search finds a leader in the zero-torque space with a similar head style priced around $500. This difference is nothing.
Full circle moment
After a few weeks, the same people who originally gave me that “interesting choice“look now they were looking to borrow it. More than one of them has a Lazrus in their bag now. It’s easy to give subjective comments and opinions, but when you put this in the hands of golfers and they end up buying one, that’s a strong endorsement.
Final thoughts
of Lazrus LAZ2 it was my introduction to zero torque setters and I can honestly say I’m a fan. It is stable. It inspires confidence. Looks great in the bag and behind the ball. And it does all of this at a price that feels almost unfair.
If you’ve been curious about zero-torque gauges but are hesitant to commit, this is the easiest recommendation I’ve made in a long time. Sometimes the weak shooter continues to drain shots while everyone else is looking to try.
Unfortunately, the LAZ2 out of stock, but they have a limited supply of the newly released ones LAZ2.5 in stock (length -2 pink heads only). We will keep you updated on the stock as soon as we know more.
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