General Albums. The amount of people at my club that question why I bought my current putter for that price makes me laugh, yet these same people spend 400 a year on a new driver for those 8-10 shots they hit a round and many of them dont even get fit for their drivers! Srixon 585 4 Nippon Modus 3 120S New models include the paint-free Spider X Hydro Blast, the high-MOI Spider S and SR and the brand-new Spider EX. In this case, thetoe-hang (slant neck) versionwill probably be better suited to your stroke. Are these going to be in the 2021 Most Wanted test? The shaft was also significantly lighter than what was on the market at the time). Nothing can beat getting your own feel on a golf club, especially a putter. But often it's the cheapest and never fit for clubs in the bag. As the name suggests, the aluminum body of the putter is being treated with high-pressure water rather than painted. It was originally a prototype based on the Taylormade Spider Monza, pioneered by Jason Day. I tried a spider tour for a few months but it didn't suit my eye as well as a blade does. Coming from Scotty Newport 2 which is a total change in style, weight, etc. 2023 The Players - Tuesday #2. The 2019 model came in a Copper and Navy colorway. I had 2 Chalk Whites (Double Bend and Slant Neck), and a Flow Neck Hydroblast. Vokey SM7: 50, 55, 60* Shape is really good an Im coming around to the feel. The spider tour red and tour black are the same putter with two different inserts- red is very soft and white hot esque, and black is its own feel (surlyn), a much firmer insert that has a slight click to it (aluminum 80/20). Their price. Very stable and the Pure Roll insert just flat-out puts a good roll on the ball. That inspired us to go this journey with KBS and develop a shaft that delivers on both fronts. Yes, clutter is the proper term for a group of spiders. TM P790UDI (Aldila RIP Hybrid Alpha 105X), TM Hi-Toe Raw 50/55/60 (KBS $-Taper 120 Black), I can say Im liking the X i just got. More photos from the event here. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Disclaimer: I'm a putter ho and my opinion is one that changes with the seasons. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, 14 hours ago, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 10, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, March 27, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, March 20, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, March 13, By Its silver body color is the result of water pressure, rather than paint, to help improve durability. Double Bend vs Single Bend: Both the Spider Tour and the Spider X offer a face-balanced version (suited to a straight-back, straight through stroke). The shaft was also significantly lighter than what was on the market at the time). I might see about covering up the sightline on the er2 and see if that helps. I have already reached out to customer service but just curious. Upload or insert images from URL. You cannot paste images directly. like the hydroblast? In less than two years, it has 11 PGA TOUR wins. Placing the heavier weight forward reduces spin by approximately 200 RPMs, according to the company. It is used by more pros, and generally preferred by most amateurs. Along with the Spider X Hydro Blast, TaylorMade also released three new Spider mallet options for 2021, including the Spider S, Spider SR and Spider EX. I also wasn't a huge fan of the feel of the insert. One mans trash is anothers treasure. Then I saw Adam's no tech putter video and decided why not try an ER2. Display as a link instead, Sent from my Pixel XL using MyGolfSpy mobile app, Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S, 4h: CLK22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S, Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105, Putter: L.A.B. What TaylorMade says: "Spider Tour Black delivers Tour-proven performance to every golfer. TSR2 16.5U505 3 iron .Diamana GT 70TX..Spring liquidation. They are ugly. The aluminum body has a matte finish that makes it more non-reflective than I expected. Ping Glide 50, 54, and 58 I dont plan on switching putters for a long time, CALLAWAY ROGUE ST TD LS 9|TOUR AD UB 6X, CALLAWAY ROGUE ST LS 3HL 16.5|DIAMANA TB 60TX, CLEVELAND RTXZIPCORE 51/56/61| MODUS3WEDGE 125, PING VAULT 2.0 VOSS | MMT PUTTER CONCEPT 135, Went from the spider tour t line to a spider x flow neck t line. Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 60 TX, 3-wood: XXIO 12 (15 degrees) Grabbed the Spider X slant neck when they release and my putting has gotten tremendously better. Go watch that Rahm putt again. Feels like this would be the answer to my dilemma. thanks, but that is one fugly putter I thought my vicino spider was bad but I need something that looks good as well.yes I'm shallow, I admit it. The Spider X model boasts a surlyn PureRoll insert with 45-degree-angled face grooves to help impart more topspin. GIVEAWAY: Cleveland RTX Full-Face Wedge! TSR2 16.5U505 3 iron .Diamana GT 70TX..Spring liquidation. Not a lot of mallets that offer this. Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 60 TX, 3-wood: XXIO 12 (15 degrees) What Odyssey says: The White Hot OG #7 is a double bend face-balanced mallet, best suited for strokes with minimal arc and face rotation. I can have a bad day with my driver and generally get on just fine with my 3W or long irons but a bad wedge and putter day? The Spider Tour Red with no sightline was an epiphany for me. Wow, like everything else, prices keep rising. Finish: Platinum/White, Navy/White, Ghost White, Necks: Single-bend, short-slant and flow-neck. ClubTest First Look: TaylorMades Spider EX, Spider X Hydro Blast, Spider S and Spider SR putters, Modern throwback: TaylorMade's all-new BRNR Mini Driver, $790 shafts, high spin prototypes and never-before-seen gear | Wall-to-Wall Equipment, Winner's bag: Matt Fitzpatrick's gear at the 2023 RBC Heritage at Hilton Head, Why more golfers should embrace Jon Rahm's latest gear change, FIRST LOOK: Phantom black TaylorMade P790 irons, Why TaylorMade's MySymbol program will change the golf ball game, Robot testing every 2023 fairway wood: Here's the best option for YOUR game, Rory McIlroy influenced Justin Thomas' latest gear change for the Masters, The best high-launch fairway woods, according to our robot, What's in the bag? Building on that idea, the 2021 Spider S features a larger arrow-shaped True Path alignment scheme that is again on the top line and about a ball width in diameter. TM Stealth+ 9* Ventus TR Blue 6S Patriot Still stand by my comments that he will never win another major. 2. I just purchased the Spider Tour with a T-sight and I enjoy the stability of the stroke and how the ball looks against the small slant hosel at address. My only worry about the X is that both of my current putters are 1/2 shaft offset and the X is 3/4. Arachnophobes beware! Likely user error. Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! [i]Rememberthere areno pictures on a scorecard, only a number. APPLY NOW: Srixon ZX Mk II Drivers! This time the OG Black one without a siight line. Copyright 2020 GolfWRX Holdings, LLC. Clear editor. SIM hybrid 19* You can read what other golfers are saying in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Titleist TSR2 7W 21*, Tensei 1K Black 75X. My wife bought an original black Spider; I tried it out, and found that inside of 10 feet, I was making tons more putts. 2023 Zurich Classic - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 RBC Heritage - Discussion and links to Photos, 2023 Valero Texas Open - Discussion and links to photos, 2023 WGC Dell Technologies Match Play - Discussion and links to photos, 2023 Valspar Championship - Discussion and Links to photos. Its a better alternative than a 3-wood off the tee. For 2021, the Spider S maintains its shape but is getting an alignment change and some new neck options. TaylorMade Golf Company has unveiled the 10th generation of its Spider putters The Spider X. Enter Now! If your tendency is miss putts on the right (choose the slant neck) You have an issue returning the putter to a square position at impact. Also, when will we see the results? Your link has been automatically embedded. Your email address will not be published. If your tendency is to miss putts on the left (choose the single bend) Your putter face is probably closed at impact. Their size. Since it is a fairly new model and has proven successful, TaylorMade is not changing much with the new Spider X Hydro Blast. TM Stealth Irons, Stealth + 10.5* Driver, Lagshot Swing Aid, MIURA KM2 Putter34, K GRIND 2.0 52/10,60/10, CB301 4,5,7-Gw, CART BAG BLACK. Also thoughts on going from no sightline to a sightline? TaylorMade SIM 9.0 Fujikura VentusBlack 6X Weekly Top 20+ Best Putters Best, You Should Know - Blog - G?i Qu?n o ?i M. Training Aids, GPS Devices, Apps, Accessories & More! You cannot paste images directly. Never been done before!!! It doesnt matter if the paint chip will impact the roll. Ping Redwood Anser Starshot / BeNi Scottsdale Anser. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Being able to adjust the weights to match the ball flight the player is looking for allows this club to be something that provides distance and shot shaping ability that can be crucial at narrower courses. Keith Sbarbaro, Vice President, Tour Operations. It looked like you really had to put on a forward press to get the thing to line up correctly. I just have trouble with alignment on mallets. Maybe navy, Callaway Rougue ST LS Triple Diamond Tensei Raw First responders TX. For more on the latest gear news and information, make sure to check out our recent Fully Equipped podcast in the Spotify link below. The only thing that bugs me is the weightedwings look, just a little bit clunky for me eye. Display as a link instead, I've tried a LOT of different putters hoping to find a more traditional looking putter that i could be successful and comfortable with. Also has anyone customized their Spider X? Completely agree. No alignment eliminates that and I just use the line on my ball. Each is also responsible, in part, to the current popularity of the Spider name. Shafts: KBS $-Taper 130, Wedges: Cleveland RTX 6 Zipcore Tour Rack (52-10 Mid, 56-10 Mid, 60-6 Low) Nike 006 Paul Casey Proto If you add in the true path alignment system, its not hard to understand why so many players lean toward the Spider X. Your email address will not be published. ER2 feels better and is more pleasing to my eye. Now I have a Spider X. I know several good players who improved their putting by moving to a Spider. TaylorMade MG raw52, MG3 58.HB -DG S400 Scotty Cameron Phantom X 9.5 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 new Pure Roll insert is designed to bring the grooves into direct and active contact with the ball during impact. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, (your email address will not be published), We Tried It: Puma Ignite Elevate Wide Golf Shoes, LIV Golf and PGA Announce New Inter-league Match Play Event, We Tried It: TaylorMade MySpider GTX Custom Putter Designer, PING PLD PING Slam Limited Edition Putters. Played exactly the same for me other than different toe flow. Should an exposed metal body not fit your fancy, you can always design your own Spider X with the TaylorMade mySpider X designer. The EX also has a slightly more rounded back shape. Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees) This Spider is getting a paint upgrade and, by upgrade, I mean total paint removal. Taylormade Spider Tour Red Half-Sightline - 35". The Spider Tour certainly doesnt look bad, but its a bit clunky in comparison to the Spider X. As you can see in the photos, the Spider EXs version of the True Path alignment aid differs from the Spider X. This should suit players with a little more arc in their putting stroke. Stability is so key a feature that the SR in the Spider SR name stands for stability refined. Titleist tsi2 16.5 Tensei blue If so, which route did you go and how did it end up? If you live close enough to a golf store- Roger Dunn, dicks/golf galaxy, etc, go try! Are the necks interchangeable on the S, SR and EX models? More photos from the event here. Overall, the head shape, size and design of the Spider X is more refined than the Spider Tour. Copyright 2020 GolfWRX Holdings, LLC. Cant wait for the faces to fall out or the paint to chip by breathing on it. Your support means we can continue to test, review and report unbiased information for you to get the best equipment for your game. 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Compared to the steel-bodied build of the Spider X putter, the Spider EX has an aluminum frame with two 28-gram steel weights, and one Tungsten weight, that sit in the back portion of the head. The Spider X insert also feels different than the Spider Tour Black because the insert is 2mm thicker (5mm compared to 3mm) and because of the change to the construction of the body. Anyone made the switch or made the switch back? TaylormadeSIM 22hy Diamana Ltd 65hy Learn how your comment data is processed. Once. WITB Albums. Why? In 2019, TaylorMade released the Spider X model to celebrate the Spiders 10th anniversary. Solid putter for me. 400 Driver(8*) UST ATTAS Punch 6S, F6 Baffler (16*) MatrixRed Tie 65Q4, 816 H1 Hybrid(21*,23*) Diamana S+ Blue 82 HY, Z765 (5-PW) +2* Aerotech Steelfiber i110cw, VokeySM5 50.08F 54.10M Aerotech Steelfiber i110cw, PM Grind 60* Dynamic Gold S400, Try a Bobby Grace F-18 putter. 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