With this new class of Spider putters, we focused on removing two of those variables: aim and alignment While each putter brings something unique to the table, they are bonded by a foundation of forgiveness, stability, and True Path alignment that makes it easier to aim. Bill Price, Product Creation, Putters & Wedge, The idea of a classic golf club or putter shape wont generally have people reminiscing about a TaylorMade Spider, but the design has been around for well over a decadeand although it has gone through some design tweaks over the years, the modern Spider is here to stay, This putter is all about small changes to an already great design with the most notable being the Hydro Blast finishing process. Required fields are marked *. Its all about feel, doesnt matter if you are using a mallet or blade putter head, use the one that feels right to you. The Spider X model boasts a surlyn PureRoll insert with 45-degree-angled face grooves to help impart more topspin. This is the first insert TaylorMade has produced using co-molded construction. Justin Rose (2013 U.S. Open), Jason Day (2015 PGA Championship), Dustin Johnson (2016 U.S. Open, 2020 Masters) and Sergio Garcia (2017 Masters) each used versions of the Spider putters to capture major titles. The Spider Tour certainly doesnt look bad, but its a bit clunky in comparison to the Spider X. The TaylorMade Spider EX putters will also feature the new Pure Roll insert. Hilarity ensued, Is this the most intriguing fairway wood on the market? TM P790 4-PW KBS Tour Lite S. You can post now and register later. Scotty Cameron Oil Can Newport, 34" Found a good deal on Newport 2 long neck, definitely found that click I was looking for. Its nice. He made caged 6 birdies on the day and let a few fly away. The Spider EX has the overall Spider shape of previous putters but it is a little larger and more rounded at the rear than the Spider X. With that being said, there is one extra element you need to consider, and it applies to both putters, namely: As you can see from the image above, the Single Bend Version is clearly designed for people who have a straight-back, straight-through putting stroke. Probably no. With the Spider EX, TaylorMade is flexing its putter design capabilities when it comes to face technology to improve roll and feel. You can post now and register later. Thats a whole lot of new right there! Grabbed the Spider X slant neck when they release and my putting has gotten tremendously better. Its about options and alignment. The "airplane. Check out a preview below and hit the link for the full piece. More photos from the event here. MyGolfSpy, Inc. All Rights Reserved. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, Yesterday at 04:47 PM, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 20, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 13, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 6, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 31. For the additional Toe hang, is that a different hosel or can you customize the toe hang using an existing type of hosel exactly? As a recap, the High-Toe 3 wedge features full-face scoring lines and raised micro-ribs. Ping G430 5-LW Steelfiber 110 CW Stiff, Srixon ZX4 MKII 4-GWSteelfiber 110 CW Stiff Poor cheap finish on a high priced putter. Equipment is accurate as of the AT&T Championship (Champions) (10/28/13) Driver: Titleist 910D2 (9.5) Shaft: Mitsubishi Bassara W 50 3-wood: Hideki Matsuyama whats in the bag accurate as of the 2023 WM Phoenix Open. #QuickHits pic.twitter.com/DktJRjZLoj. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Driver: Cobra-Puma rep rips Bryson over asinine comment and claims hes looking for unicorn driver, Hes learned nothing Olympic legend launches scathing attack on Tiger Woods over tampon apology, Golf fans left bemused following bizarre Jim Nantz blunder, An UP-CLOSE look at Tiger Woods famous Scotty Cameron putter, Best driver 2023: Expert club fitters recommend the best driver for your swing speed, David Feherty ridiculed for Greg Norman comment during LIV broadcast, Tour pro says LIV would be done if Brooks Koepka returned to PGA Tour. The shape and feel were so much better to me. I like them both but just wondering the price jump. Fourteen RM Forged Blade LE 4-PW DG120 TI S400, Fourteen RM-4 Chrome Wedge 46 and 50 DG120 TI S400, Fourteen RM-4 chrome Wedge 54 and 58 DG TI Spinner Wedge, That was my initial response too, it wasn't that the spider x felt softer it just had a "solid" feel, Played the Spider in all iterations for years. Sim2 Max 5 wood | Ventus Blue Hydro Blast? I think I have an old Bullseye and maybe a TP Mills somewhere around here with a fluted shaft. The two subtle milled lines on the rear of the top shell are great for aiming. This question could spark hours of debate. Odyssey is using the "star" insert on the Ten and all of the black series which is what most tour guys are using in Stroke Lab putters. The head seems to want to wave open and then close during the stroke. With the weights forward, players consistently had a more closed face angle at impact, and vice versa when the weights were in the back. Your link has been automatically embedded. My limited experience with the X and the Tour Black before it were that they. To confirm the design, TaylorMadecollected data on hundreds of putts, with the weights in different positions, and found statistical variance in the face angle at impact between the rear and front weight positions. Editors note: Our Andrew Tursky filed this item on Xander Schauffeles putter switch ahead of the Arnold Palmer Invitational for PGATour.coms Equipment Report. TaylorMade MGRaw 52 & Hi-Toe 3 Raw 58 Dynamic Gold TI S400 As a recap, the High-Toe 3 wedge features full-face scoring lines and raised micro-ribs. Available in 34 and 35 and with small slant and single hosel bend options, the GT Max is available in retail from late Spring, priced at $449.00, Titleist introduces new Vokey Design SM9 lightweight options, Brooke Henderson signs multi-year full bag deal with TaylorMade; 2023 WITB, Your email address will not be published. Not fighting my stroke like I had been. The head seems to want to wave open and then close during the stroke. The Spider EX features a new co-molded insert made of white TPU urethane and small aluminum beams angled at 45. Clear editor. Ultimately, the Spider X is the victor of this product battle. I had a big paint chip on the edge and top side of my spider and while it didnt affect roll, it sure bugged the hell out of me every time i looked down at it. At $349 the putter is available for pre-order from January 19th and in retailers from February 24th. The 2021 TaylorMade Spider EX is a completely new Spider model. Its worth mentioning that the slant neck version is definitely more popular than the S-bend version. If you live close enough to a golf store- Roger Dunn, dicks/golf galaxy, etc, go try! I was thinking the best of both worlds would be the spider x with the heel shaft. #vietnameeh, Agree. Callaway XR Pro 14* Graphite Design PM902X The design of the X is definitely still preferred by most people and players on Tour. In terms of updates, the Spider X features a redesigned frame, new weighting system and an optically engineered sightline (OES) featuring TaylorMade's new True Path Alignment System. Upload or insert images from URL. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Shaft: Garsen Ultimate. Driver: Srixon ZX5 Mk II (9.5 Carl Yuan whats in the bag accurate as of the Farmers Insurance Open. Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD XC 6 X, 3-wood: Cobra AeroJet (15 degrees @14.5) The insert feels really good compared to other inserts they've released recently. Just bought a Spider-X copper single bend off the bay and expect delivery shortly. Im in the same boat trying to decide. I love the look of the Ping Anser and the many models from other companies. TM Sim Max15* Tensei Blue65S, TM M2 19* Hybrid Fuji Pro S Extra help in alignment is also a big in making more putts for me. The Spider X came with a white True Path alignment aid on the crown, and a surlyn PureRoll face insert that had 45-degree, downward-facing grooves to improve roll. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, Yesterday at 04:47 PM, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 20, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 13, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 6, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 31, Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here, Please put any questions of comments here. Cobra F9 19* - Tensei Pro White 90X The Spider X Hydro Blast and the Spider EX models will hit shops on March 12 with the Spider S and SR arriving April 9. I finally took some sandpaper to it and removed all the paint. GT is my favorite in the Spider lineage. I have been gaming the Spider X and like it, especially on short putts but sometimes I find it will pop more off the face than my Spider Tour. The Spider X Hydro Blast putter comes with a $280 price tag, while the Spider EX sells for $350. This has been a problem going back to the first ghost line of putters. Titleist TSR3 8* / Fuji Ventus Black TR 6X, Callaway Big Bertha Alpha 18* / Veylix Rome 988X, Edel SMS iron 4-5 / DG TI X100 ///// SMS PRO irons 6-PW / DG TI X100. Your email address will not be published. In the new Spider X, TaylorMade has re-engineered the mass properties while also introducing a new alignment system called True Path, designed for easier alignment enhanced focus, which seeks to provide players with a more consistent strike on the center of the face of the putter. Their face inserts. Ryan Barath is a club-fitter & master club builder with more than 17 years of experience working with golfers of all skill levels, including PGA Tour players. Blue top with black wings. All Major Brands. Taylormade SIM Max 9 - Aldila Rogue Silver 110 70 S The Spider S represents a fairly big departure from the Spider X. The only recent fluted shaft that comes to mind was with the Wilson Centennial 8802and that seemed to be done mainly to fit the retro theme. TaylorMade and shaft maker KBS have developed a shaft for the Spider EX line called the Fluted Feel. I just prefer the flow neck from address. Maximum Toe Hang Option:The Spider Tour has a small slant option with 32 of toe hang. What do the hands do during the impact and follow through? The insert in the Spider X is the same material as the Black and is more firm than the insert in the Red. This design allows the cover of the CG ranges of nearly all preceding mallet style Spiders while simultaneously helping to minimize mis-hit tendencies for specific putting strokes. I think it was very clever of TaylorMade to solve their feel issue by looking to the past. I would get a blast motion sensor to it you really want to putt well. On 1/30/2023 at 7:37 AM, BackNine08 said: Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here, Please put any questions of comments here, 2022 TaylorMade Spider X vs. TaylorMade Spider GT. True Path Alignment System: The Taylormade Spider X was the first version of the Spider to introduce the true-path alignment system. They just painted ityou got to take a closer look. Its nice. The two most prominent tour players who use it are Jason Day and Dustin Johnson (although Jon Rahm had it in the bag before switching to the Spider X). The High-Toe 3 wedge in chrome is available to purchase now atTaylorMadeGolf.comand costs $179.99 per wedge. More photos from the event here. I prefer site lines for help. APPLY NOW: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! Your email address will not be published. TaylorMade Golf has launched its High-Toe 3 wedge in a new chrome finish. Shafts: Project X PXI 6.5, Wedges:King Cobra (50, 55, 60) I also like the simplicity of the GT - I have the model with the short line on top - but that's just aesthetics and my personal preference. Pasted as rich text. Overall, there has been a shift in the alignment scheme toward the front of the putter. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, Yesterday at 04:47 PM, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 20, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 13, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 6, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 31, Titleist TSi3 20* hybrid Matrix Black Tie 90x, New Level 902 PD 5-A Project X Catalyst 6.5 SS2, Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here, Please put any questions of comments here. Maybe its just me. The original Pure Roll is a solid performer. Why does every picture lately look stretched out. Want to overhaul your own bag for 2021? LIKE 40 LEGIT 5 WOW 6 LOL 1 [b]WITB[/b] Its like a big brother of my other red one.. Titleist 917 F2 16.5 at C1 (15.75) - MRC D+ Limited 80 S Spider EX It will impact ones decision as to buy one or not. ----------------------------- Well at least they admit that the paint chips on their putters. Many of you asked about the paint chipping in my previous Spider articles. I find the spider black face spongey feeling at times. The Spider X model boasts a surlyn PureRoll insert with 45-degree-angled face grooves to help impart more topspin. I prefer the way the Spider GT soles behind the ball. Dont see any reason here why Rorys putting will improve. The copper/white model will be available in a short slant or single bend hosel option, while the navy/white model will be available exclusively in a short slant offering. Key features of Spider GTX include technologies such as True Path Alignment, which is designed to provide easy and precise alignment to the target, and PureRoll for a consistent end over end roll. Taylormade just released the GTX line. TM Stealth+ 9* Ventus TR Blue 6S Patriot Taylormade Stealth + - Graphite Design VR, I think if you are on mobile, for whatever reason they are super stretched or oversized. I went back to the Spider X. Epic Speed | Fujikura Pro 2.0 TS 8x or T200 3i w/ PX LZ 6.5, Tri Hot 5k Double Wide (Another Custom Compass Golf Co. Incoming !! What next TM 749.99 Drivers ?? They are ugly. All rights reserved. Jason Dufner whats in the bag accurate as of the 2023 WM Phoenix Open. Shafts: Tour Issue Dynamic Gold S400, Putter:TaylorMade Spider X, Odyssey 7 Nothing wrong with either putter but the X wins out for me. The wedge is designed to generate maximum spin around the greens when the face is rotated open. I know Jason Day "ghosted" his Spider X and took away the sight line which I liked about the Spider Tour though my short putt improvement may be related to that sight line. To be perfectly honest, choosing between the Spider Tour and the Spider X isnt that easy, because the underlying technology is so similar. You can tell the flow and shape has been redefined as from pictures, and weight has been redistributed. By Taylormade TP5x, Never put the Tour in play but I tested both and ultimately decided On the X. Mizzy T-20 Raw 50 - Modus 130 Preorder for the Spider X Hydro Blast starts today, March 2, with putters arriving at retail starting March 12 with a price of $279.99. Your email address will not be published. The Taylormade Spider Putter range was expanded with the introduction of the Spider EX. The EX also has a slightly more rounded back shape. The putter head is a bit smaller, the weights at the back of the putter have been cleaned up, and Taylormade introduced the Truepath alignment system. The Spider felt a little dead on toe or heel strikes but felt fine on center strikes. The Spider S uses geometry and topline sights to help golfers who prefer to use the width of the ball for accurate sighting. Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Red, 3-wood:Titleist TSR2 (16.5 degrees) The High-Toe 3 wedge in chrome is available to purchase now atTaylorMadeGolf.comand costs $179.99 per wedge. It is used by more pros, and generally preferred by most amateurs. So many choices. TaylorMade P790 UDI 2 Iron HZRDUS Black 6.5, TaylorMade P770 4 IronDynamic Gold X100 The High-Toe 3 wedge in chrome is available to purchase now at, GolfWRX Members Choice: Best putter of 2022 GolfWRX. The last thing worth mentioning is that all the latest Taylormade Spider Putters come in a face-balanced and moderate toe-hang version. By knowing where you often miss, you can set the weights on Spider GT Max to counteract your tendencies and help you hit putts on target with greater consistency. I think it has a slant neck as opposed to the flow that they released in the US. The shape alteration and the fact there are three colors and three necks to choose from are only a minor parts of the Spider EX story. I was fit for a more face balanced putter than my current and was looking at spider x and ten s. Wanted to like the ten s but the face just felt dead. His original red putter had a soft Odyssey White Hot insert, whereas his XS Proto came with Toulons popular diamond-milled face. The new Spider X putters will hit the retail market on February 15 and will cost $349.99 each. The Spider X is also the most popular putter on the PGA tour. Correct ,if modified is a synonym for STOLEN. My tour red spider that Ive had for less than a year, paint is chipping already. Obviously, improving on past designs is a significant part of golf club design. However, the face-balanced Spider Tour has a double bend, whereas the face-balanced Spider X has a single bend. Maximum Toe Hang Option: The Spider Tour has a small slant option with 32 of toe hang. Should an exposed metal body not fit your fancy, you can always design your own Spider X with the TaylorMade mySpider X designer. You cannot paste images directly. Shaft: Aldila Rogue Silver 130 MSI 80 TX, Utility: King Cobra LTDx (4), Cobra King Forged CB (5-PW) In the end, choosing between the Spider Tour and the Spider X will come down to which putter head design you prefer. The head design also features adeep center of gravity (37mm), which is three times that of a traditional blade, which seeks to offer a purer hit on each stroke. The Spider X has a flow neck version with 22 of toe hang. The four-way camber allows for a wide sole with a low leading edge, which aims to deliver optimal performance across all lies and playing conditions. Thanks for the content! More photos from the event here. Behind the ball for accurate sighting 9.5 Carl Yuan whats in the bag accurate as of Spider... 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