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Why We Like It
- The square-ish designs feature extreme heel and toe weighting for maximum forgiveness as well as two neck styles and different centers of gravity to better accommodate arcing and straight strokes.
- The thin-wall casting method allows saved weight from the crown and sidewalls to be redistributed for more stability on off-center hits.
- A thermoplastic rubber positioned behind the face, previously used in TaylorMade’s irons, minimizes vibration for a cleaner, crisper sound.
- The lightweight Surlyn face insert features grooves that angle downward to improves initial launch and roll to control unwanted backspin and initial skidding.
- Among the most popular mallet designs ever, Spider putters have been the preferred putter by Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy and scored 14 wins overall on the PGA Tour in 2024.
- The Tour S model comes in a heavier head for over-length setups, and a Black Series is now offered with a black PVD finish in the Tour, Tour X and Tour S models.
- Top 5 in Performance, all handicaps
- Models: Tour, Tour X, Tour S, Tour Z, Tour V. Head weights: 345-380 grams. Lengths: 33, 34, 35, 38 inches. Loft: 3 degrees
what our testers said
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Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
The alignment aid on top offers just the right amount of nudging. The feel was a little dead-sounding, but the ball came off pure, even on toe or heel strikes.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Smooth, easy to roll, easy to keep your stroke tempo. Not too light, just enough heft. The alignment line on top immediately identifies the right path. Then, the fun starts.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Firm feel but springy off the face. Quick to start rolling, no bounce. The alignment aid is skinnier than the ball, which helped narrow my focus. Good distance control.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Such a solid putter. Great balance in the head, soft feel off the face. I was surprised when putts didn't go in. Felt like they all had a chance. Just take it back and let it go.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
Sits low-profile on the ground, which helped me hit up on the ball and produce a smooth roll. Simple and effective alignment. A no-thought-needed putter.
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Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
The alignment aid on top offers just the right amount of nudging. The feel was a little dead-sounding, but the ball came off pure, even on toe or heel strikes.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Smooth, easy to roll, easy to keep your stroke tempo. Not too light, just enough heft. The alignment line on top immediately identifies the right path. Then, the fun starts.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Firm feel but springy off the face. Quick to start rolling, no bounce. The alignment aid is skinnier than the ball, which helped narrow my focus. Good distance control.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Such a solid putter. Great balance in the head, soft feel off the face. I was surprised when putts didn't go in. Felt like they all had a chance. Just take it back and let it go.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
Sits low-profile on the ground, which helped me hit up on the ball and produce a smooth roll. Simple and effective alignment. A no-thought-needed putter.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
A soft, gentle roll. Easy to control the head and the pace so putts weren't getting away from me. Impact was light and pure, with the ball hugging the green almost immediately.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The contrasting alignment feature squares things neatly. Nice response at impact and very stable. The weight balance is perfect, not too heavy or too light. Counter-balance grip helps with control. Easy to let this club do the work.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Loved the alignment feature. Point where you want to go. The weighting in the back corners puts you back on track if you go astray. Long putts are tough because the head is heavy but the face is soft. A bit confusing.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Nice balance. I felt a consistent weight on putts of all lengths. Not much audio, but my hands told me if I hit a good putt. Simple to set up using the white channel around the alignment line. Top performer.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Felt strong off the face but with a soft feel, too. I like the longer counter-balance grip. It comes down to aesthetics. Putter flat-out performs. If you like the look, you've got a winner.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I really like the contrast between the white and gray on top. Makes the alignment line stand out. The ball came off the face with a gentle, audible click and started on line immediately. Zero skidding. Excellent distance control.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
I loved the contrast in design elements. The white jumps out from an alignment standpoint, and it's not distracting. Easy to square the face. Point and shoot.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Love the black-on-white design. Simple for lining up. Swung very smooth, and the ball popped off the face. One of my very favorite putters.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
A lot going on over the ball, but the white lines were like an airport runway guiding me in. Nice weight, felt like I had a lot of control of the head. Good accuracy on long putts, consistently teasing the hole from 30-plus feet.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Perfect weight. No issue getting long putts to the hole. Insert is fantastic. Had a soft feel to it and a little bit of sound. You don't have to be super-precise to get good results. Off-center hits rolled out pretty close to center hits.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Classy-looking mallet. Sits very square, and the longer back end creates a natural resting position. The face is very sensitive. Anywhere off center you can tell, which I like. It'd be a great putter for practice because you know if you make center contact.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Simple to start short putts on line and get the speed right on long ones—what more could you ask for? Buttery-soft feel, and it gets rolling fast, no skids.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Very kind on mis-hits. I hit some on the heel and toe and looked up to see them rolling straight. Lining up is intuitive, almost looks like a road is running down the middle of the head. So it sets you up straight, then corrects you if you blow it.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
The weights on the back seem to stabilize the head. It's an elite short-range putter because you can hit it anywhere on the face and it's going to save you. The head is a little big and the feel a little soft to really dial in distance.
RC
63, Handicap 7
2 years testing
White with a black line makes it very quick to line up. Rolled so pure, always got an extra two or three revolutions. Very well-balanced and easy to judge speed.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Softest, lightest, smoothest putter. So easy to align. Short, crisp sound at impact. The thick white area and black line really pop and draw your eye to the ball.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
A complex appearance delivers remarkably simple and repeatable results. Sound at impact was quieter than a light switch. The ball rolled end over end every time.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Smooth, easy to roll, easy to keep your stroke tempo. Not too light, just enough heft. The alignment line on top immediately identifies the right path. Then, the fun starts.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Firm feel but springy off the face. Quick to start rolling, no bounce. The alignment aid is skinnier than the ball, which helped narrow my focus. Good distance control.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Such a solid putter. Great balance in the head, soft feel off the face. I was surprised when putts didn't go in. Felt like they all had a chance. Just take it back and let it go.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
A soft, gentle roll. Easy to control the head and the pace so putts weren't getting away from me. Impact was light and pure, with the ball hugging the green almost immediately.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
The contrasting alignment feature squares things neatly. Nice response at impact and very stable. The weight balance is perfect, not too heavy or too light. Counter-balance grip helps with control. Easy to let this club do the work.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Nice balance. I felt a consistent weight on putts of all lengths. Not much audio, but my hands told me if I hit a good putt. Simple to set up using the white channel around the alignment line. Top performer.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I really like the contrast between the white and gray on top. Makes the alignment line stand out. The ball came off the face with a gentle, audible click and started on line immediately. Zero skidding. Excellent distance control.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Loved the alignment feature. Point where you want to go. The weighting in the back corners puts you back on track if you go astray. Long putts are tough because the head is heavy but the face is soft. A bit confusing.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Felt strong off the face but with a soft feel, too. I like the longer counter-balance grip. It comes down to aesthetics. Putter flat-out performs. If you like the look, you've got a winner.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Love the black-on-white design. Simple for lining up. Swung very smooth, and the ball popped off the face. One of my very favorite putters.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
A lot going on over the ball, but the white lines were like an airport runway guiding me in. Nice weight, felt like I had a lot of control of the head. Good accuracy on long putts, consistently teasing the hole from 30-plus feet.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Perfect weight. No issue getting long putts to the hole. Insert is fantastic. Had a soft feel to it and a little bit of sound. You don't have to be super-precise to get good results. Off-center hits rolled out pretty close to center hits.
RC
63, Handicap 7
2 years testing
White with a black line makes it very quick to line up. Rolled so pure, always got an extra two or three revolutions. Very well-balanced and easy to judge speed.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
A complex appearance delivers remarkably simple and repeatable results. Sound at impact was quieter than a light switch. The ball rolled end over end every time.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
The alignment aid on top offers just the right amount of nudging. The feel was a little dead-sounding, but the ball came off pure, even on toe or heel strikes.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
Sits low-profile on the ground, which helped me hit up on the ball and produce a smooth roll. Simple and effective alignment. A no-thought-needed putter.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
I loved the contrast in design elements. The white jumps out from an alignment standpoint, and it's not distracting. Easy to square the face. Point and shoot.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Classy-looking mallet. Sits very square, and the longer back end creates a natural resting position. The face is very sensitive. Anywhere off center you can tell, which I like. It'd be a great putter for practice because you know if you make center contact.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Simple to start short putts on line and get the speed right on long ones—what more could you ask for? Buttery-soft feel, and it gets rolling fast, no skids.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Very kind on mis-hits. I hit some on the heel and toe and looked up to see them rolling straight. Lining up is intuitive, almost looks like a road is running down the middle of the head. So it sets you up straight, then corrects you if you blow it.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
The weights on the back seem to stabilize the head. It's an elite short-range putter because you can hit it anywhere on the face and it's going to save you. The head is a little big and the feel a little soft to really dial in distance.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Softest, lightest, smoothest putter. So easy to align. Short, crisp sound at impact. The thick white area and black line really pop and draw your eye to the ball.
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TaylorMade Spider Tour
As one of the most recognized and distinguished putter shapes, Spider Tour is an icon in the world of putting. It is the epitome of high-MOI performance and delivers stability, consistency and forgiveness. The True Path™ Alignment system helps you better visualize the line to the hole, while the Pure Roll™ insert features angled grooves for optimal roll characteristics.
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