Taylormade Spider Tour Putters

[mjbaker80]

I don't know what it is, but I have been coming up short on putts using the tour red. I have played a handful of rounds and practiced with it and the insert just seems like it is mush. Anyone else have this problem when they first started playing with it?

 

Yup! I'm having the SAME issue with the red.

 

I've used both extensively.....I was sure I'd prefer the red, initially because I like a very muted impact. But, I've played at two courses, recently, that run their greens between 10-12....I find that I didn't have any "better" ability to hit putts softy with the red. In fact, I feet like the red can come off toosoft if you are very delicate with it....I was having a lot left when I I had to be gentle with it. After thinking the red was going to be "it" I find myself back to the black one.

 

Side note, I find it FASCINATING that Sergio, after winning the Masters with the red, changed to the black. You'd think he'd never touch ANYTHING in bag again after that.....let alone the putter

 

Also, something to think about, if the black is soft enough for the greens that the guys see on tour, I'm sure it's soft enough for us!

[mjbaker80]

Quick question if anyone can answer even tho I'm sure it's in here somewhere, do they do different weighted heads for different lengths? Or are they all just a standard 355?

 

This is correct. All come with 2gs. I have 8gs in one of mine, 6 in another. 8 feels best to me, but, it's all preference, of course.

[Mikey Town]

Gotta show this one off:

 

Is that a black red? Very nice!

[breakfree40]

Gotta show this one off:

 

Is that a black red? Very nice!

 

It's a JD Red insert but the body is navy blue with a red sole plate. USA!

[TPDawnPatrol]

For the couple of times mentioned about the sight line not being legal with pin striping, the current rule states it can be "semi permanent". Obviously if it falls off during a round it cannot be replaced.

Correct me if I'm mistaken

 

Why not ?

 

I guess the same reason a shaft can't be glued back in if the head comes loose during a round. You can replace the club if you didn't loosen it through abuse, but you can't repair it. Or, you can't tighten an adjustable hosel driver during a round.

[nsxguy]

For the couple of times mentioned about the sight line not being legal with pin striping, the current rule states it can be "semi permanent". Obviously if it falls off during a round it cannot be replaced.

Correct me if I'm mistaken

 

Why not ?

 

I guess the same reason a shaft can't be glued back in if the head comes loose during a round. You can replace the club if you didn't loosen it through abuse, but you can't repair it. Or, you can't tighten an adjustable hosel driver during a round.

 

I thought a club could be repaired during a round so long as it does not unduly delay play. Or am I mistaken ?

[TaylorMade47]

These putters are absolutely amazing. I used to game the double bend spider, but would miss left all the time. Once I went to the slant neck with the toe hang, it was amazing how easily it corrected my issue.

[nsxguy]

Just for reference, if any of you ever play in a big tournament an auto stripe used as an alignment aid is illegal. You would need to paint it on. At least I'm pretty sure this is still correct unless a rule changed.

 

Please report back when you verify this rule

 

Hes correct. Just a taped line is not allowed. If it had a sealant over it, no issue at all

Yeah it is still a rule. Basically it has to be fixed, whereas you can't simply pull it off. If it was sealed over that is fine, just as easy to do paint or nail polish and achieve the same result and also very easy to take back original.

 

Could either of you guys point to the Rule/Decision that prohibits the tape stripe only being able to be pulled off being illegal ? Or maybe this is a question for the "Rules Guys" ?

 

TIA

 

 

edited to add - never mind, I found it. Decision 4-1/5 -

 

A.An adhesive bandage or tape added to the clubhead is considered an external attachment, rendering the club non-conforming (see Appendix II, Rule 1a but see also Decision 4-1/4). However, material attached to the clubhead that does not affect the performance of the club and is semi-permanent, durable, not easily removable and conforms to the shape of the clubhead may be permitted by exception, but an adhesive bandage or tape does not fall under that exception because such items are temporary in nature and easily removable. See "A Guide to the Rules on Clubs and Balls," Section 1a, for detailed criteria regarding permissible external attachments, such as alignment markings, protective coverings or decorative decals.

[nickolney3]

Has anyone had their Spider Red paint coming off near the face? I know its inevitable from usage but it happened sort of quickly. Has anyone used paint or have any ideas how to make it look brand new again?

[mljones99]

I recently purchased the Platinum and I haven't putted this well in a while. Putting has always been a strong part of my game this putter took it to another level.

[chch3]

I don't know what it is, but I have been coming up short on putts using the tour red. I have played a handful of rounds and practiced with it and the insert just seems like it is mush. Anyone else have this problem when they first started playing with it?

 

Yup! I'm having the SAME issue with the red.

 

I've used both extensively.....I was sure I'd prefer the red, initially because I like a very muted impact. But, I've played at two courses, recently, that run their greens between 10-12....I find that I didn't have any "better" ability to hit putts softy with the red. In fact, I feet like the red can come off toosoft if you are very delicate with it....I was having a lot left when I I had to be gentle with it. After thinking the red was going to be "it" I find myself back to the black one.

 

Side note, I find it FASCINATING that Sergio, after winning the Masters with the red, changed to the black. You'd think he'd never touch ANYTHING in bag again after that.....let alone the putter

 

Also, something to think about, if the black is soft enough for the greens that the guys see on tour, I'm sure it's soft enough for us!

 

I played with the red and the black in the store many times and I loved the feel of the red, but you really don't know until you get it outside on real greens and playing situations. Look like I am going to try and swap a red for the black.

[NorthMNgolfer]

An update.

 

First the great news.....I won our League Championship this past weekend and I truly believe my improvement in putting made all the difference. Over the two day event I played with 5 people I had never played with and most of them commented on how I was able to 2 putt from any place on the greens and if I was inside 10 feet it was going in. I played 36 holes without any 3 putts. :smilie_tm:

 

I now have a chip in the paint on the putter shaft like others had mentioned. It's about 4 inches from the head on the back side of the shaft. No idea how it happened, but noticed it after we got done yesterday. After the season I will send the putter into Lapworx to get the shaft coated along with a custom coloring done on the head.

 

I played this past weekend with a guy who had the platinum version with the alignment line on the top of his Spider. I will add that this winter when I have the finishing work done. I liked how it set-up.

 

My comment on the red vs black to those asking. You really need to hit both. I usually like the softer inserts and expected to like the Red version better but after hitting both the black felt much better to me.

[jtitleist12]

An update.

 

First the great news.....I won our League Championship this past weekend and I truly believe my improvement in putting made all the difference. Over the two day event I played with 5 people I had never played with and most of them commented on how I was able to 2 putt from any place on the greens and if I was inside 10 feet it was going in. I played 36 holes without any 3 putts. :smilie_tm:

 

I now have a chip in the paint on the putter shaft like others had mentioned. It's about 4 inches from the head on the back side of the shaft. No idea how it happened, but noticed it after we got done yesterday. After the season I will send the putter into Lapworx to get the shaft coated along with a custom coloring done on the head.

 

I played this past weekend with a guy who had the platinum version with the alignment line on the top of his Spider. I will add that this winter when I have the finishing work done. I liked how it set-up.

 

My comment on the red vs black to those asking. You really need to hit both. I usually like the softer inserts and expected to like the Red version better but after hitting both the black felt much better to me.

 

Congrats on the Championship!

 

The chip in the paint on the back of the shaft is probably due to it rubbing in that spot where is touches the inside of your golf bag.

 

- Josh

[eebomb]

I own both. Played the black for 2 months and have been playing the red for 3 weeks. Putted decent with th black a lot of lip outs but usually sniffing the hole. Been lights out with red. Most 5-10 footers either go in or burn the edge. I prefer the softer feel of the red and for me it's a truer roll. Like the look of the black better Though.

[flog2]

As much as I'd love the tour I cant afford it- so its a vicino spider with a new SS slim 3.0 and hope it feels half as good as you guys are saying the tour does.

[NorthMNgolfer]

An update.

 

First the great news.....I won our League Championship this past weekend and I truly believe my improvement in putting made all the difference. Over the two day event I played with 5 people I had never played with and most of them commented on how I was able to 2 putt from any place on the greens and if I was inside 10 feet it was going in. I played 36 holes without any 3 putts. :smilie_tm:

 

I now have a chip in the paint on the putter shaft like others had mentioned. It's about 4 inches from the head on the back side of the shaft. No idea how it happened, but noticed it after we got done yesterday. After the season I will send the putter into Lapworx to get the shaft coated along with a custom coloring done on the head.

 

I played this past weekend with a guy who had the platinum version with the alignment line on the top of his Spider. I will add that this winter when I have the finishing work done. I liked how it set-up.

 

My comment on the red vs black to those asking. You really need to hit both. I usually like the softer inserts and expected to like the Red version better but after hitting both the black felt much better to me.

 

Congrats on the Championship!

 

The chip in the paint on the back of the shaft is probably due to it rubbing in that spot where is touches the inside of your golf bag.

 

- Josh

 

Thank you.

 

I thought about that but it's too far down the putter shaft. I have a bag with individual club slots and the paint chip is 3-4 inches below where the putter rests on the bag. When in the bag the putter pretty much sits all the way down on the head cover. I'm sure I must have banged the putter on something to cause the chip but I sure don't remember it.

 

Oh well, the putter needed some color "tweaking" anyway. LOL

[chch3]

Sold my red one and picked up a black one this week. Just a heads up the $60 off $300 coupon works on the spider tour putter at Golf Galaxy. You will have to add something else to your cart, but I got my black tour putter and some tees for $250.

[Wardonation]

So I bent my black to 72 and know it sits open? What did I do? I also checked for new ones at the club and NOT one of them had a 70 or 71 lie? Three at 69 and two at 68?

[finleysg]

I was in 2nd Swing yesterday (Minnetonka, MN) and saw a minimum of 8 Spider tour putters in the used rack. Didn't look closely at the exact models. I'm guessing that the market for these will not be strong in 6-9 months.

[WindyCitySPN]

What is the best way to identify the vault release spider? not the itsy bitsy limited release but the vault release that was $750. Any help is appreciated.

[icec0ld]

What is the best way to identify the vault release spider? not the itsy bitsy limited release but the vault release that was $750. Any help is appreciated.

 

The back of a Vault Spider looks like this... (look at the block TM is stamped on)

 

The limited edition that came out and the retail looks like this....

[TSauer]

I've been eyeballing these a lot lately. Can't decide on the Tour Black or a Scotty of some sort. Need to hit up the local golf shop and give them a roll.

[milos]

What is the best way to identify the vault release spider? not the itsy bitsy limited release but the vault release that was $750. Any help is appreciated.

 

The back of a Vault Spider looks like this... (look at the block TM is stamped on)

 

The limited edition that came out and the retail looks like this....

Interesting to see the 4g weights in the tour.

[bwiley]

Out of curiosity, what are the main differences between the recent spiders (lumping in the DJ/Day/Platinum as well as the Itsy Limited versions) compared to previous years? For example, with the "ghost" spiders of several years ago, from what I can tell, the shape of the putter head looks very similar, if not identical. Has the weighting changed? I know there is the toe hang of the Day/DJ version but is there anything different with the structure of the head itself?

[broth518]

Out of curiosity, what are the main differences between the recent spiders (lumping in the DJ/Day/Platinum as well as the Itsy Limited versions) compared to previous years? For example, with the "ghost" spiders of several years ago, from what I can tell, the shape of the putter head looks very similar, if not identical. Has the weighting changed? I know there is the toe hang of the Day/DJ version but is there anything different with the structure of the head itself?

 

The new tour spiders have a flow neck that gives you more toe flow. Allows the putter to swing more in an arch than straight back straight through

[ZBUCK]

What is the best way to identify the vault release spider? not the itsy bitsy limited release but the vault release that was $750. Any help is appreciated.

 

The back of a Vault Spider looks like this... (look at the block TM is stamped on)

 

The limited edition that came out and the retail looks like this....

Interesting to see the 4g weights in the tour.

 

The vault model will have "Ghost" on the sole plate, no serial number, a tad shorter hosel, different colored paint (more of a dark matte charcoal vs a jet black).

[bwiley]

Out of curiosity, what are the main differences between the recent spiders (lumping in the DJ/Day/Platinum as well as the Itsy Limited versions) compared to previous years? For example, with the "ghost" spiders of several years ago, from what I can tell, the shape of the putter head looks very similar, if not identical. Has the weighting changed? I know there is the toe hang of the Day/DJ version but is there anything different with the structure of the head itself?

 

The new tour spiders have a flow neck that gives you more toe flow. Allows the putter to swing more in an arch than straight back straight through

 

Thanks for the insight. So the actual putter head has not really changed much? Maybe different inserts in certain cases obviously but nothing beyond that?

[ryant0220]

Just spoke to our local TM rep and he said many new models are coming. Mainly hosel configurations and colors. The one I'm most excited about is a center shaft with a sight line. Jan release. We will see.

[evoviiiyou]

Just spoke to our local TM rep and he said many new models are coming. Mainly hosel configurations and colors. The one I'm most excited about is a center shaft with a sight line. Jan release. We will see.

CS for the win for sure!

[TSauer]

Just spoke to our local TM rep and he said many new models are coming. Mainly hosel configurations and colors. The one I'm most excited about is a center shaft with a sight line. Jan release. We will see.

 

Wellll, that's exciting! I wonder what kind of colors they would introduce. I've seen a navy one done and that looks pretty awesome!