TaylorMade Spider Putter 2020 / 2021 new model

[Aaron81]

Hi,

 

Does any1 know whether TaylorMade will be updating their Spider putter range this year or in the near future??

I am looking at updating my putter and wonder whether to do it now or wait a little longer??

 

Thanks in advance

[Guest]

I forgot the name but they are releasing a new spider on sep 4th golf shops should have them by the 14th of august

[xm23]

I heard a new release is coming. Something like the Spider mini with forward tungsten weighting. Color way is very similar to new Ping Heppler putters. Haven’t seen pics nor heard of a name..

[mixxedbag]

FCG, just saw Zach J Johnson using it, but didn't catch a picture.

[sociojeje]

Just sold my current putter and going back to my OG spider putter. For those who game with recent spider putters, are those new spiders significantly better?

[e36er]

Spider FCG | TaylorMade Golf

it's up.

 

[BYK]

Oof

not a fan

[joliver233]

On 8/7/2020 at 9:30 PM, sociojeje said:

Just sold my current putter and going back to my OG spider putter. For those who game with recent spider putters, are those new spiders significantly better?

I like my Spider Tour Black. I got it from the vault a while back before there was a spider tour with toe hang available at retail and right after DJ started using it. I have tried the X but sold it and went back to the black. Probably just been using it so long it's tough to adjust to something with slightly different weighting and feel. Others have gone to the X and never looked back. I guess like everything, it's personal so you just have to test them to see what you like best and what helps you make more putts.

[BigtimeHC]

Not a fan of the new FCG, kinda blah looking

[EricWGolf]

It doesn’t get a lot of hype because one of the Tour players use it, but keep the Spider S in mind.  I tried it out and I was really surprised at how stable it is and how well it rolls the ball.  I think I remember from somewhere that it has a higher MOI than Spider Tour or Spider X, but I could be wrong about that.

 

[nsxguy]

PGATSS by me has some of the new FCGs on the rack now. Rolled the plumber's neck and the face balanced version for a while.

 

Excellent results but needs to have more reps.

 

The face feels MUCH firmer (apparently it's copper) than the Spider X insert, ball rolls very true. Balance is excellent.

 

I, roughly 2-3 times out of 5, have the putter "wave" from very little to quite a bit on the backstroke. With the plumber's neck model I was able to bring straight back and thru time after time. Didn't use the face balanced much as I was ready to leave the store when I found them.

 

I'll be looking to give it more of a workout in the coming days.

Edited September 6, 2020 by nsxguy

[OspreyCI]

40 minutes ago, nsxguy said:

PGATSS by me has some of the new FCGs on the rack now. Rolled the plumber's neck and the face balanced version for a while.

 

Excellent results but needs to have more reps.

 

The face feels MUCH firmer (apparently it's copper) than the Spider X insert, ball rolls very true. Balance is excellent.

 

I, roughly 2-3 times out of 5, have the putter "wave" from very little to quite a bit on the backstroke. With the plumber's neck model I was able to bring straight back and thru time after time. Didn't use the face balanced much as I was ready to leave the store when I found them.

 

I'll be looking to give it more of a workout in the coming days.

Spent 30 Minutes with all 3 FCG models and had the same results as you. The face is hotter, but does feel nice. I just found the ball

rolled out more than I am used to with my Spider X. 
 

The alignment does what it is supposed to, that for sure. 

 

[TJacks1908]

Besides the FCG line, does anyone know if there will be an update to the Spider X in 2021?

[mixedguy]

I’ve been playing the FCG for a couple weeks as I got it early and I’m very pleased with it.  Wasn’t a fan of the look in pics but in hand it’s a lot better.  I have a 12g weight in mine with a stability tour shaft and it’s the best putter I’ve putted with.  Scotty special select Newport, spider x and my Bettinardi tour blade and sitting on the sideline.  Give it a try you’ll thank me later.  

Edited September 12, 2020 by mixedguy
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[drbonesvt]

I just still can’t keep the og tour black out of my mind.  If I where to roll a mallet again, that would be it 

[EVandy]

Bump. Anyone hear anything about an updated spider model for the coming year? 

[Trav1989]

On 11/4/2020 at 11:01 PM, EVandy said:

Bump. Anyone hear anything about an updated spider model for the coming year? 

I wish something would leak before I buy a spider x 

[nsxguy]

44 minutes ago, Trav1989 said:

I wish something would leak before I buy a spider x 

 

Maybe there's nothing to leak about ?

 

I see more and more of them on the shelves at my local PGATSS and prices stay firm at $349. 

[EVandy]

Just now, nsxguy said:

 

Maybe there's nothing to leak about ?

 

I see more and more of them on the shelves at my local PGATSS and prices stay firm at $349. 

Good point, the Spider Tour was on the market for a few years before they introduced the spider x so maybe they won't update the x for another year

[MattM97]

Seems like TaylorMade is releasing/testing newer products out on the European Tour, LPGA, Ladies European Tour. So I'd watch that for first glimpse. 

[ScottHutch2]

6 hours ago, Trav1989 said:

I wish something would leak before I buy a spider x 

same boat as you bud. Spider X is a potential christmas gift from my wife, would be great to know if a new one is dropping early '21

[stevechooster]

On 9/11/2020 at 5:33 PM, mixedguy said:

I’ve been playing the FCG for a couple weeks as I got it early and I’m very pleased with it.  Wasn’t a fan of the look in pics but in hand it’s a lot better.  I have a 12g weight in mine with a stability tour shaft and it’s the best putter I’ve putted with.  Scotty special select Newport, spider x and my Bettinardi tour blade and sitting on the sideline.  Give it a try you’ll thank me later.  

 

Where did you get the 12g weight for the FCG putter? I'm probably blind and couldn't recognize it on TM's website...

 

[Medson]

On 11/6/2020 at 6:26 PM, ScottHutch2 said:

same boat as you bud. Spider X is a potential christmas gift from my wife, would be great to know if a new one is dropping early '21

 

Well, that makes 3 of us ... 

[drbonesvt]

I can tell you who is NOT buying one , Mr DJ 

[ScottHutch2]

Spoke to a TM DIrect rep today. New Spider X coming in early spring

[EVandy]

8 minutes ago, ScottHutch2 said:

Spoke to a TM DIrect rep today. New Spider X coming in early spring

Any other info you can share?

[ScottHutch2]

1 minute ago, EVandy said:

Any other info you can share?

He didn't give me much, I just asked him point blank "If you were buying a spider x would you buy one now or wait for the next line?" He said to wait because the next line would drop in March/April. He was reserved about any more details 

[Trav1989]

On 11/16/2020 at 5:20 PM, ScottHutch2 said:

He didn't give me much, I just asked him point blank "If you were buying a spider x would you buy one now or wait for the next line?" He said to wait because the next line would drop in March/April. He was reserved about any more details 

That’s pretty exciting. The spider lineup is by far the flagship and seems like other putter are afterthoughts but I am fine with that because the spiders are so good 

[Daveg023]

To me the single biggest improvement they could have is better paint and/or a metallic finish option.  The Spider X was better than the Spider Tour, but still wasn't immune to random chips.  Not sure why they continue to utilize a powder coated finish as opposed to a nice metal polish or black matte finish (a la Odyssey or Ping).

[Greenskeeper13]

they do have the " my spider x custom " with a ton of paint choice options. but ya i find the number one complaint on this forum and others is that the paint chips or degrades even when guys baby it like a scotty and use all their covers ect... seems weird for a pricey putter . 

 

also im in the same boat.. wanting the spider x but waiting or the update..