2023 TaylorMade Spider Tour Series Putters

[snowmangolf]

After a few weeks of trying to convince myself I putt better with my NP2, I pulled the trigger on a 34.5” Tour Z on Taylormade’s website. 

 

I probably hit somewhere around 200 putts with one and it honestly feels like one of the most “point and shoot” putters I’ve ever picked up. 

[TheRookieGolfer]

On 11/30/2023 at 7:56 PM, tarrantian said:

She’s a beaut - My 2 new beauties should arrive shortly and I’ll post pics…

 

The finish will be fine, this isn’t 2017 anymore and they’ve learned their lesson.

 

Are you looking to adjust weights? I’ve been busy preparing for the arrival of my new babies and have ordered numerous different weight levels - Can’t wait to tinker!!

I'm thinking about it maybe down the line. I'm really liking the stock weight of the putter at the moment.

[tarrantian]

16 hours ago, TheRookieGolfer said:

I'm thinking about it maybe down the line. I'm really liking the stock weight of the putter at the moment.

I have found most of the back weighted Spider putters to be a bit on the light side for my taste, promoting a pull (likley my stroke, not the fault of the putter). A bit more mass makes these mallets sing for me, not to mention the MyTP Soto's I have also have 20g weights on each side - Bottom line, my personal taste...

 

Wondering how the front-weighted Spiders (V and Y series) feel mass wise, not had a chance to hit with them. 

[snowmangolf]

3 hours ago, tarrantian said:

I have found most of the back weighted Spider putters to be a bit on the light side for my taste, promoting a pull (likley my stroke, not the fault of the putter). A bit more mass makes these mallets sing for me, not to mention the MyTP Soto's I have also have 20g weights on each side - Bottom line, my personal taste...

 

Wondering how the front-weighted Spiders (V and Y series) feel mass wise, not had a chance to hit with them. 

Way better than the back weighted ones in my opinion 

[Green_in_Reg]

Does anyone know the exact date that they are releasing the “Spider Tour S”?

 

[rukahs]

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Edited January 14 by rukahs

[TK3309]

On 1/13/2024 at 8:32 PM, Green_in_Reg said:

Does anyone know the exact date that they are releasing the “Spider Tour S”?

 

 

I've saw the 38" model in both my local PGASS and Dick's last week. 

[MerryTex]

I’m also curious about the counterbalanced model of the Spider. It looks like my nearest store has the Tour Counterbalance option. I may give it a go as I’ve not had any luck with L.A.B.

[MerryTex]

Here she is! This thing is very stable - more to come in the future. Promising in regard to keeping my stroke in check. I have a tendency to come from the inside a bit and this keeps it from happening a lot less. 
 

 

[bastifantasti]

In my opinion it‘s really annoying that the L-neck version is only available in the custom-program. 

[sdaniel]

On 2/5/2024 at 11:00 AM, bastifantasti said:

In my opinion it‘s really annoying that the L-neck version is only available in the custom-program. 

That's how i feel about the center shaft option and it's only available with the spider x head.

[gg38]

On 1/28/2024 at 9:12 PM, MerryTex said:

Here she is! This thing is very stable - more to come in the future. Promising in regard to keeping my stroke in check. I have a tendency to come from the inside a bit and this keeps it from happening a lot less. 
 

 

rolled that and really liked it! Any idea on the headweight? Have a Jailbird cruiser on order that I may cancel…

[MerryTex]

6 minutes ago, gg38 said:

rolled that and really liked it! Any idea on the headweight? Have a Jailbird cruiser on order that I may cancel…

Not sure. I’d imagine very close to 380 like the Cruiser line. 

[tarrantian]

1 hour ago, gg38 said:

rolled that and really liked it! Any idea on the headweight? Have a Jailbird cruiser on order that I may cancel…

Not sure why finding the headweight is so difficult - It shouldn't be, over the years TM has included the weight in some putters but not in others...

 

Anyway, the 'wing weights' are adjustable and easy to find so you can tinker away as well to get the correct set-up for you. 

[marmot8]

On 2/5/2024 at 11:00 AM, bastifantasti said:

In my opinion it‘s really annoying that the L-neck version is only available in the custom-program. 

Agreed.  Ordered one and am in the midst of a 6 week wait, but excited to test it out (relatively) soon.

[Mikee_j]

Out of the 4 spider tour series shapes, which one is the smallest or most compact?

[tarrantian]

10 hours ago, Mikee_j said:

Out of the 4 spider tour series shapes, which one is the smallest or most compact?

The Spider Tour V is the most compact...

 

The weights are situated more forward for more of a 'blade-like' feel, if you prefer the standard back-weighted, high-MOI versions the most compact would be the Spider Tour X. Hope this helps. 

 

https://www.taylormadegolf.ca/Spider-Tour-V/DW-TC850.html?lang=en_CA

[Mikee_j]

12 hours ago, tarrantian said:

The Spider Tour V is the most compact...

 

The weights are situated more forward for more of a 'blade-like' feel, if you prefer the standard back-weighted, high-MOI versions the most compact would be the Spider Tour X. Hope this helps. 

 

https://www.taylormadegolf.ca/Spider-Tour-V/DW-TC850.html?lang=en_CA

 

Thanks.

 

Any idea if they are smaller than the older generation Spider EX putter? I have that one and thought it a little large

[tarrantian]

2 hours ago, Mikee_j said:

 

Thanks.

 

Any idea if they are smaller than the older generation Spider EX putter? I have that one and thought it a little large

Yes they are - The profile of the EX was larger for sure…

[tarrantian]

(I posted this in another thread, but thought it was interesting enough to post here as well...)

 

Interesting Rory's comments today re: his commitment to mallets now vs. blades...

 

He won't be switching to a blade anytime soon if you are to take his comments seriously (Sorry Cameron blade worshippers). The really interesting part was as he was watching/commenting after his round today at Riv, he was commenting that Scheffler should be using a mallet and just hasn't got there yet (Although not in a hurry to tell him as he doesn't want to see Scottie get any better LOL)...

 

Perhaps with his frustration on the greens at the Genesis Scottie will be back trying his Spider Proto at some point soon. 

 

Rory appears to be solid with his new Tour X3, and don't see him playing around with other flatsticks this year if he is to be believed.

[Jimv]

I recently order the original spider tour. Went through my spider program and got all black, including sight line and got the aluminum insert. 

[tarrantian]

2 hours ago, Jimv said:

I recently order the original spider tour. Went through my spider program and got all black, including sight line and got the aluminum insert. 

Pics please 

[Jimv]

On 2/20/2024 at 10:38 PM, tarrantian said:

Pics please 

When it gets here I will post. Still 4 weeks out according to tracking

[tarrantian]

In case anyone is wondering re: adjustable weights and how they correspond w/length, etc. I came across the attached:

 

 

[Turmoil35x]

On 2/20/2024 at 7:38 PM, tarrantian said:

Pics please 

 

Here is my blacked Spider X I got a few years back through the My Spider program.  Obviously its not a Spider Tour, but its similar if you just wanted to see an all blacked out Spider.  

 

[me05501]

On 1/28/2024 at 9:12 PM, MerryTex said:

Here she is! This thing is very stable - more to come in the future. Promising in regard to keeping my stroke in check. I have a tendency to come from the inside a bit and this keeps it from happening a lot less. 
 

 

 

 

I bought one of these yesterday at the PGATSS in Kennesaw, GA.

 

This was a totally unexpected impulse purchase. I rarely buy anything new at retail and I was actually in the store to check out the new LAB DF3 which they didn't have yet. 

 

I have been counter-balancing my putters for ages but I've never owned a putter longer than 35". 

 

Something about this putter plugs right into my subconscious. It's easy to set up to, easy to align to my target and controlling distances is very intuitive. 

 

My usual cheapskate process is to find things I like at retail and then shop around for a bargain either used or product-cycle stale. Not this time. This one worked so well for me I was afraid to put it down!

 

[tarrantian]

Speaking of the new 'Spiders' in general - Jake Knapp is rocking a new 'Double Bend' Spider Tour and has been putting very well. His Strokes Gained ranking in putting is 39 (up 13 spots after the Mexico Open at Vidanta)...

[onthebogeytrain]

On 2/18/2024 at 5:27 PM, tarrantian said:

(I posted this in another thread, but thought it was interesting enough to post here as well...)

 

Interesting Rory's comments today re: his commitment to mallets now vs. blades...

 

He won't be switching to a blade anytime soon if you are to take his comments seriously (Sorry Cameron blade worshippers). The really interesting part was as he was watching/commenting after his round today at Riv, he was commenting that Scheffler should be using a mallet and just hasn't got there yet (Although not in a hurry to tell him as he doesn't want to see Scottie get any better LOL)...

 

Perhaps with his frustration on the greens at the Genesis Scottie will be back trying his Spider Proto at some point soon. 

 

Rory appears to be solid with his new Tour X3, and don't see him playing around with other flatsticks this year if he is to be believed.

what did rory say about blades vs mallets? I looked to try to find the quote but couldn’t 

[tarrantian]

34 minutes ago, onthebogeytrain said:

what did rory say about blades vs mallets? I looked to try to find the quote but couldn’t 

He was asked to do a bit of CBS commentary with Amanda R. after his round while Scottie was still playing…
 

After Scottie missed a relatively easy 8 footer, Rors basically said he’s had his own putting challenges over the years, and felt that as he’s committed to a mallet, it’s forgiveness over a blade has made him a more consistent putter of the ball.

 

He went on to say he would like to see Scottie go to a mallet as well, but caught himself and laughed saying selfishly maybe not, as ‘Scottie has so many other advantages’ ….

 

It was a pretty cool moment.

[onthebogeytrain]

2 hours ago, tarrantian said:

He was asked to do a bit of CBS commentary with Amanda R. after his round while Scottie was still playing…
 

After Scottie missed a relatively easy 8 footer, Rors basically said he’s had his own putting challenges over the years, and felt that as he’s committed to a mallet, it’s forgiveness over a blade has made him a more consistent putter of the ball.

 

He went on to say he would like to see Scottie go to a mallet as well, but caught himself and laughed saying selfishly maybe not, as ‘Scottie has so many other advantages’ ….

 

It was a pretty cool moment.

That spider tour x3 is such a smooth putter