This Might Be The Best Value Putter Money Can Buy This Season

Zero-torque putters have been gaining serious popularity over the past couple of years, with more and more manufacturers releasing their own iterations. Normally, the latest and greatest in golf technology usually comes with a fairly punchy price tag, but Wilson has entered the zero-torque conversation at a much more affordable price point ($199/£229).

The zero-torque Infinite lineup has two models, the Lakeview, which is a mid-mallet design, and the 606, which was the model I took to the course to see if it would improve my performance on the greens at half the price of some of its competitors.

At address, The 606 features a compact winged-mallet profile design that should inspire confidence, although the footprint could have been a little larger. The models are produced using Metal Injection Molding (MIM) - an advanced manufacturing technique, and so the shaping is beautifully refined and has allowed precise mass positioning for increased MOI and stability.

For me, the visual setup is fine, but I can’t help but feel the two alignment lines and single alignment dot behind on the top of the face could have been a little more prominent.

The two-tone PVD anti-glare finish, satin black finish, is something I really like and does give this putter a premium feel. On the course, I found that this coating really does suppress reflections from any light, reducing glare, creating a clean look down behind the ball.

When it comes to feel, the double-milled face pattern was something I absolutely loved and produced a solid yet responsive feel through impact. Often, I find mallets can minimise the feel, but this milling results in reliable distance control and produces a consistent roll, even on miss-hit putts.

Wilson has precisely positioned the CG so that the shaft axis passes directly through it - the way the majority of manufacturers are designing zero torque putters. This ensures somewhat of a ‘toe-up’ approach, eliminating twisting and torque in the putter head.

I'll admit, as someone used to putters with more traditional toe-hang, this zero torque nature takes a little getting used to, but after 18 holes or so, you’ll get the hang of things pretty quickly.

The design kept the putter face square to the target for longer throughout my stroke, drastically reducing unwanted rotation, although as someone who usually aims a little right and pulls putts, I did notice I missed putts right of the hole initially as the face didn’t close as I’m used to with my Toulon Las Vegas. Once I learnt to aim straighter and trust the technology, I became really solid from inside 10ft.

The 1^° of forward shaft lean subtly promotes proper hand positioning, helping you deliver a square face through impact while maintaining a completely natural feel. This is much easier to adapt to than the likes of say the L.A.B. Golf DF3i and the PXG Hot Rod, which has 3°.

Overall, the combination of stability, alignment clarity, and zero torque performance makes the 606 ideal for players seeking additional help and simplicity on the greens.

Available in 34” and 35” lengths with a Wilson Premium Midsize grip, the fact that it comes in at just $199.99 makes it one of the most affordable zero torque putters on the market and would be a great putter for beginners or higher handicappers wanting to try the latest in putter technology.