This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Editors note: Our Andrew Tursky filed this item on Xander Schauffeles putter switch ahead of the Arnold Palmer Invitational for PGATour.coms Equipment Report. The Spider X putters come in two colorways with both right and left-hand options: copper/white or navy/white. The Spider X putters contain a new, thicker 5mm Pure Roll white surlyn insert which is designed to offer improved sound, feel and roll, while their12-groove Pure Roll insert aims topromote forward spin for a smoother roll, greater accuracy and better distance control. Pingback: GolfWRX Members Choice: Best putter of 2022 GolfWRX, How much better can one roll a ball with these new fangled putters? With the Spider EX, the new alignment elements drew my gaze forward. If you take the putter inside on the way back and the way through, the Slant Neck version is definitely the one for you. TM P790 4-PW KBS Tour Lite S. You can post now and register later. Ultimately, the Spider X is the victor of this product battle. Ping Glide 3.0 58 ES - ZZ-115- Black Dot, Callaway MD5 64 S Grind - TT-115 I put the Spider Tour back in the bag on Friday and made almost everything. Editors note: Our Andrew Tursky filed this item on Xander Schauffeles putter switch ahead of the Arnold Palmer Invitational for PGATour.coms Equipment Report. Click here for more information on the entire 2021 Spider lineup. The red one is actually incognitoits like the new one, its milled. This insert is unbelievable for me, I have it in my OG Itsy bitsy red, and it checks every box. #vietnameeh, Agree. 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, Went from the spider tour t line to a spider x flow neck t line. Quite pleased with the X so far. Lol Here are pictures of both, Ping G430 LST 10.5 Tour 2.0 Black 65 Stiff 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 The Honda Classic - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Genesis Invitational - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - Discussion and Links to all photos, Ping i230 w/ BB&F, Ping Glide 4.0 w BB&F, Titleist 2021 T100S, BNIP Titleist TSR2 Driver, Ping G400 Max Driver. TaylorMade today announced its 2023 Spider line-up, featuring a new Spider GTX and Spider GT Max. A closer look revealed its not exactly the same putter; its actually a hybrid design between his old red Odyssey putter and his most recent Odyssey Toulon XS Proto silver putter that hes used throughout 2023. It doesnt matter if the paint chip will impact the roll. Which Spider Tour do you have, red or black? Nike Air Hybrid II Bag x 2 (camo and all white). It's just a slightly different feel. I was quite surprised how easy they were to use and they rolled damn nice. Vokey SM7: 50, 55, 60* Found a good deal on Newport 2 long neck, definitely found that click I was looking for. I spent enough time at the store to compare and walked out with X and replaced the grip with Flatcat. With the Spider X, my eyes rest more toward the center of the putter at address. Has anyone noticed distance issues with either for longer putts? More photos of Xanders new flatstick in the forums. We didnt want to just make the shaft softer (add flex)toimprove feel at the sacrifice of stability. He is the former Build Shop Manager & Social Media Coordinator for Modern Golf. Really liked the spider tour and would likely still be gaming it off its want for the ER2. The Spider EX comes with a fluted shaft, which was engineered along with KBS, to provide more feel in the head. Learn how your comment data is processed. They just painted ityou got to take a closer look. It's just a matter of how an individual perceives the sound/feel. It is used by more pros, and generally preferred by most amateurs. Taylormade SIM Max 9 - Aldila Rogue Silver 110 70 S 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 The Honda Classic - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Genesis Invitational - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - Discussion and Links to all photos, Ping i230 w/ BB&F, Ping Glide 4.0 w BB&F, Titleist 2021 T100S, BNIP Titleist TSR2 Driver, Ping G400 Max Driver. You get the putter custom built and choose from four hosels. Spider GTXis designed to encourage a stable putting motion while helping the putter face resist twisting at impact. For puts under 10 feet the spider x felt perfect. TM Stealth+ 9* Ventus TR Blue 6S Patriot Poor cheap finish on a high priced putter. spider x feels much better - the stroke lab almost feels hollow at timesnot a fan of the feel. I just prefer the flow neck from address. Andrew Tursky is the Senior Equipment Editor at GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com. Display as a link instead, Its the perfect combination between the red and black tour inserts, if that is what suits you. Its available in three lengths 33, 34 and 35 and short slant, single bend and center shaft hosel options (select color and hosel options only available in limited lengths). The sole exceptions to this are the Tour Spider I've been putting with for a while and the single bend Spider-X. Upload or insert images from URL. The lightweight, fully machined aluminum body is designed to give the putter a premium look from address with much better durability than painted putter heads. The Spider X is also the most popular putter on the PGA tour. Dont see any reason here why Rorys putting will improve. I don't think you can go wrong either way. Shaft: Aldila Rogue Silver 130 MSI 80 TX, Utility: King Cobra LTDx (4), Cobra King Forged CB (5-PW) Your email address will not be published. Overall, there has been a shift in the alignment scheme toward the front of the putter. I dont think you can go wrong with either putter. With widespread adoption on tours around the world, not only has it become one of the companys top-selling putters of all time, it has truly shifted the paradigm of putter design toward high-MOI mallets.. Hilarity ensued, Is this the most intriguing fairway wood on the market? They are ugly. 5 Testers Needed! If your tendency is to miss putts on the left (choose the single bend) Your putter face is probably closed at impact. Neither is necessarily better, it just depends on your personal preference. We share your golf passion. Shape is really good an Im coming around to the feel. Nothing wrong with either putter but the X wins out for me. I didnt modify it. Both the Spider S and the Spider SR will feature the new Fluted Feel shaft. Although Schauffele had originally liked the red Odyssey putter that he used from 2020-2022, he ended up switching into the XS Proto putter in 2023 for a slightly firmer feel off the face and increased precision. 4. i did do an Edel putter laser fitting (best one IMO) to see if I needed the face balance putter I was using and it was very clear I putt better with some toe flow so I matched that fit. But wait! ENTER NOW! The new materials such as a carbon fiber base plate to allow more perimeter weighting, are a main cause for the extra 50 bucks. The High-Toe 3 wedge in chrome is available to purchase now at, GolfWRX Members Choice: Best putter of 2022 GolfWRX. 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Dustin Johnson and Jason Day still use it, and theyve racked up several majors with the Spider Tour Putter in the bag. Employing a variety of shapes and. I finally took some sandpaper to it and removed all the paint. Might try and do my own version of the vault with the yellow alignment since Ive Ben playing the yellow TP5 for a while. Mizzy 4-PW 919 Tour - Modus 120 This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. You will be more likely to start the ball on a straighter line, rather than watching it dart off to the left. What exactly is that? 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. I find the spider black face spongey feeling at times. Sold my Spider Tour to a buddy and have two Spider X's now. In my opinion, the Spider X has become the popular option on tour, primarily because the head is more compact and the design is more refined. This combination of materials gets the ball up and rolling quicker and also creates a soft yet solid feel to improve player feedback. That is not a knock on the new insert. Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Red, 3-wood:Titleist TSR2 (16.5 degrees) The Spider GT Max is offered in two hosel configurations (short slant and single bend), allowing golfers to choose offsets and toe hangs to suit their stroke. Ping G430 5-LW Steelfiber 110 CW Stiff, Srixon ZX4 MKII 4-GWSteelfiber 110 CW Stiff These 2021 TaylorMade Spider models feature new shafts, new heads, new alignment schemes, new inserts and new spins on previous designs. Shafts: Tour Issue Dynamic Gold S400, Putter:TaylorMade Spider X, Odyssey 7 Taylormade Spider Tour Red Half-Sightline - 35". LIKE 40 LEGIT 5 WOW 6 LOL 1 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. For me, theres no way I feel I would need to spend $350 to roll the ball better than Im putting now. Your link has been automatically embedded. The Spider X putter has a Y-shaped True Path white section, while the Spider EX has more of a T-shape, to go along with three dots and two parallel lines. Their face inserts. I prefer the feel of the Spider. You make more putts. Click here for more information on the entire 2021 Spider lineup. You cannot paste images directly. As a recap, the High-Toe 3 wedge features full-face scoring lines and raised micro-ribs. SIM hybrid 19* Now, the Spider x comes along. The Spider X Hydro Blast putter comes with a $280 price tag, while the Spider EX sells for $350. It's weird looking, but I putt so much better with it. Just bought a Spider-X copper single bend off the bay and expect delivery shortly. Hi Adam, I have an old model Spider putter and I know that the guys on tour would not use them if they were not very good putters. Ping G425 LST, 10.5*, CK Orange X The High-Toe 3 wedge in chrome is available to purchase now at. probably rolls well, just looks cheap. Thats a whole lot of new right there! Do you have a favorite? Sim2 Max (9 Deg)w Hzrdous Smoke RDX 6.0 70g The red one is actually incognitoits like the new one, its milled. I think it has a slant neck as opposed to the flow that they released in the US. I think it was very clever of TaylorMade to solve their feel issue by looking to the past. All of these have different neck options as well. For players who tend to miss putts to the left, placing the weights in Position 1 (farthest back) slows down the face rotation. The Spider S uses geometry and topline sights to help golfers who prefer to use the width of the ball for accurate sighting. My tour red spider that Ive had for less than a year, paint is chipping already. Thanks for the content! TM Spider Tour Black, Love the look of that WH insert in the Ten. Went from the Tour back to my Spider Arc. TaylorMade Golf has launched its High-Toe 3 wedge in a new chrome finish. My concern about design was exactly that - just seems like a lot of people still prefer the X and the GT hasnt quite seen the same traction. The face-balanced Armlock offering is available in 40 and 42, and all are offered in the six different top-plate colorways. It is similar to the Spider S but it is a little more compact and the tungsten cross bar that connects the wings on the Spider S has been replaced with independent weights on the wings. As a recap, the High-Toe 3 wedge features full-face scoring lines and raised micro-ribs. The new materials such as a carbon fiber base plate to allow more perimeter weighting, are a main cause for the extra 50 bucks. Extra help in alignment is also a big in making more putts for me. 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. True Path Alignment System: The Taylormade Spider X was the first version of the Spider to introduce the true-path alignment system. To clarify, we're talking about the one in the attached image right? Matched To Your Swing. Apex UW 21* KaiLi 80 It was originally a prototype based on the Taylormade Spider Monza, pioneered by Jason Day. I like them both but just wondering the price jump. I prefer the look at address of the PXG because of the way the shaft goes into the head, but I prefer the roll off of the Spider tour. The grooves in the face of the putter are .5mm deep and serve tosoften the inserts structure and aim to forcethe insert to deform at impact, putting the grooves into direct contact with the cover of the ball. Ping G425 Max 14.5*, AD-IZ 7S, Taylormade P790 5i - 9i, Steelfiber i95R +1", Taylormade MG 3 46*, 50*, 56*, & 60*,Steelfiber i95R +1" In March, @taylormadegolf is bringing a whole cluster of new Spider putters to a golf shop near you. The "airplane. Taylormade just released the GTX line. Want to overhaul your own bag for 2021? I never have to manipulate the face, it just sits nice and square. I HATE the Spider-X flange model. TaylorMade P7MC5-PW Dynamic Gold X100 You can post now and register later. The Spider EX, on the other hand, comes with a PureRoll2 insert made from co-molded TPU and eight silver aluminum beams (each of the beams also sit at a 45-degree, downward-facing angle). The Taylormade Spider Putter range was expanded with the introduction of the Spider EX. Taylormade Spider GT, 35" w/ Garsen Ultimate. The classic Spider X head shape, available in both a face-balanced double-bend and a smaller slant neck with 21 degrees of toe hang. I prefer the auditory feedback of the ten over the Spider. This is why you don't see tour guys using "deep" milled putters. I don't know why they don't go back to that..every Odyssey loyalist on tour seems to use the WH, still. The Spider S also offers the same Fluted Feel shaft and white TPU Pure roll insert to create a soft feel. Personally I always got along with my black much better than the red, I felt my speed control and feedback was much better and more consistent. This should suit players with a little more arc in their putting stroke. Hit both and both (with a slight toe hang) roll incredibly well. 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. Again the end result is pretty much same, but in this instance, the L Neck of of the Spider Tour is the better looking choice, if you prefer the L Neck style. $349.99!!! APPLY NOW: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! Their face inserts. 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. I find it to be a little more firm, but I've spoken to others to think the X feels softer than the Black. Finish: Platinum/White, Navy/White, Ghost White, Necks: Single-bend, short-slant and flow-neck. 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. Hi Joker. Is it really woth paying the extra $50+ dollars for the spider x over the tour?? Pasted as rich text. TaylorMade Spider X vs Odyssey Stroke Lab Black Ten | Putter Face Off | Golfmagic.com GolfMagic 15.4K subscribers Subscribe 167 35K views 2 years ago In this video, Alex from GolfMagic tests two. Paste as plain text instead, More photos from the event here. Driver: Cobra AeroJet LS (10.5 degrees @8.5) 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. PXG Blackjack Putter. [Odyssey] actually made both of them for me, Schauffele said of the putters in his pre-tournament press conference at Bay Hill on Tuesday. Clear editor. The wedge is designed to generate maximum spin around the greens when the face is rotated open. We now see more of a T-shaped white area as well as three alignment dots and two long parallel lines. As far as performance benefits, the GT is going to have a slightly more forward CG, which will encourage more face closure through the stroke. Shaft: Aldila Rogue Silver 130 MSI 80 TX, 5-wood:Titleist TSR2 (18 degrees) Shaft: Garsen Ultimate. Cleveland Frontline Elite Elevado 34 UST All In Shaft. 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. Overall, the head shape, size and design of the Spider X is more refined than the Spider Tour. Editors note: Our Andrew Tursky filed this item on Xander Schauffeles putter switch ahead of the Arnold Palmer Invitational for PGATour.coms Equipment Report. 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. Shafts: Project X PXI 6.5, Wedges:King Cobra (50, 55, 60) More photos of Jason Dufners WITB in the GolfWRX forums. In perhaps the greatest bit of spin ever, TaylorMade is marketing this as a way to improve durability because a lack of paint will eliminate paint chipping and scratching. The Spider Tour certainly doesnt look bad, but its a bit clunky in comparison to the Spider X. This has been a problem going back to the first ghost line of putters. Steel bodies with weights and a bit of paint that doesnt wear well at premium prices puts some folks off, if they can improve the finish theyll be more appealing. A closer look revealed its not exactly the same putter; its actually a hybrid design between his old red Odyssey putter and his most recent Odyssey Toulon XS Proto silver putter that hes used throughout 2023. How is it different that the X available publicly? Spider GT Max is designed to let golfers adapt the putter to fit their stroke and improve accuracy on the greens. Slant neck on the tour issue models look to be more rounded, flowing. Instead of leaving the face open at impact, the weight in the toe will help you close/square the putter face during the follow through. The Hi-Toe 3 has a higher center of gravity than a traditionally shaped wedge and is designed to promote a lower launch and more spin for heightened control on full swings. They are both high MOI putters that offer exceptional stability and forgiveness. When Xander Schauffele took to Bay Hills practice putting green on Tuesday ahead of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, it looked as though he was considering a switch back into the familiar Odyssey O-Works #7CH Red putter that he started using in 2020. Thats enough reason to put it in the bag. 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. The TaylorMade Spider EX putters will also feature the new Pure Roll insert. Probably no. Similarly priced so no difference there. Ping i20 4i-PW - KBS Tour S - Yellow Dot The 2021 TaylorMade Spider EX is a completely new Spider model. The 2019-20 PGA Tour is now complete, and as we often see, a hot putter is a big reason that each of these winners have lifted trophies in the 2019-'20 season. 5 Testers Needed! Never been done before!!! Each is available in 33, 34 & 35 lengths and comes equipped with SuperStrokes Pistol GTR 1.0 grip. 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. (P6 and onward), Titleist TSR3 13.5 wood head and cover and Cobra Rad XB Palm edition 10.5 head and cover. Heres my rule of thumb. More photos of Jason Dufners WITB in the GolfWRX forums. But for what it's worth the feel and sound between the two are different. 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. The first version of the Spider S featured a three-line alignment scheme on the top line. Maximum Toe Hang Option:The Spider Tour has a small slant option with 32 of toe hang. Agree with those suggesting the 10 is just a little bit numb/dead feeling but that seems to happen a bit more with the FB model. (P6 and onward), Titleist TSR3 13.5 wood head and cover and Cobra Rad XB Palm edition 10.5 head and cover. . 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. Should an exposed metal body not fit your fancy, you can always design your own Spider X with the TaylorMade mySpider X designer. The Hi-Toe 3 has a higher center of gravity than a traditionally shaped wedge and is designed to promote a lower launch and more spin for heightened control on full swings. Taylormade P760 4-PW While you watch the video, keep in mind there are five main differences between the Spider X and Spider EX: 1. More photos from the event here. To be perfectly honest, choosing between the Spider Tour and the Spider X isnt that easy, because the underlying technology is so similar. Upload or insert images from URL. Titleist 816H2 21* Atmos Blue Tour Spec 8X Anyone made the switch or made the switch back? Nothing can beat getting your own feel on a golf club, especially a putter. The Spider S represents a fairly big departure from the Spider X. You can post now and register later. Its like a big brother of my other red one.. 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. The Spider X model boasts a surlyn PureRoll insert with 45-degree-angled face grooves to help impart more topspin. The slant neck isnt available (except in Canada apparently) in the hydroblast just fyi, so if you want a slant neck instead of the flow neck you gotta get a non-hydroblast spider x. Learn how your comment data is processed. Yes, clutter is the proper term for a group of spiders. 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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. In this case, thetoe-hang (slant neck) versionwill probably be better suited to your stroke. Copyright 2020 GolfWRX Holdings, LLC. Golf should be fun, always. I've been testing these 2 against each other in my local PGATSS since the 10 showed up. 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. Copyright 2020 GolfWRX Holdings, LLC. Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD XC 6 X, 3-wood: Cobra AeroJet (15 degrees @14.5) If my putting goes out this year, Ill check these out later in the season when theyve dropped substantially (and they will). All rights reserved. Shafts: Project X PXI 6.5, Wedges:King Cobra (50, 55, 60) 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. .02. I have the black but like you said it feels different to different people. The new Odyssey insert is just money for me. This Spider is getting a paint upgrade and, by upgrade, I mean total paint removal. The Spider X has a flow neck version with 22 of toe hang. Sim2 Max 3 wood | Hzrdous Blue RDX 6.0 This process smooths the putter, leaving the head with the silvery aluminum finish. Spider-X wins the daily "comp" (LOL) about 80% of the time. Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD XC 6 X, 3-wood: Cobra AeroJet (15 degrees @14.5) Ping G430 SFT 3 Wood Tour 2.0 Chrome 75 Stiff, Ping G430 7 wood HZRDUS Smoke Green 70 6.0 We want your input before testing begins. Not going back and had one of my better putting years in a long time. Ive always liked the center shaft look even had a red Spider Tour center shaft that I liked but being a Clemson Tiger fan could not stand the Gamecock color putter head. Hope this helps, but highly recommend testing as always. Ping i230 5-U - Modus 3 105s (Testing s400), Edison Wedges 53/57/61 - TI S400 For some reason the flow neck makes the spider x sit weird on the ground and looks significantly more closed so Ive gone back to the spider tour. Guess I was ahead of my time. Required fields are marked *. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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. 5. Not going back and had one of my better putting years in a long time. Do the Suits at Taylor Made really think that a paint chip is going to affect the roll of the golf ball on the green? some kind of product development efforts.lol! Many of you asked about the paint chipping in my previous Spider articles. I think those paint chips show their users how much money TaylorMade is making on their putters. This makes the Spider SR one of the most stable and forgiving Spiders. Griffin58, September 14, 2019 in Putters. Idk if it's just me but the X sits a little open to my eye. Head Shape & Design: This is where there is a clear separation between the Spider Tour and the Spider X. The original Pure Roll is a solid performer. His original red putter had a soft Odyssey White Hot insert, whereas his XS Proto came with Toulons popular diamond-milled face. vietnameeh, November 21, 2019 in Putters, with black Friday/Cyber Monday coming up. 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. Trying to decide between the two. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, (your email address will not be published), We Tried It: Rypstick Speed Training System Review, 2023 Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K: Enter the Mallets, Four Testers Wanted Inesis Spikeless Shoe. Its definitely a good time to be a mallet player. 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