TaylorMade Spider Tour Putter Review: Models, Hosels & Fit
TaylorMade Spider Tour Putter Review: Models, Hosels & Fit
The Spider Tour family is built around a stable mallet chassis, True Path alignment and a TPU Pure Roll insert. The important buying decision is not whether Spider is “good.” It is whether the head, hosel and face-balance profile match the way you aim and rotate the putter.
Core Spider Tour technology
True Path alignment
The contrasting top-line system is designed to make the target line and face center easier to see. Its value depends on whether your eyes interpret the shape clearly at address.
TPU Pure Roll insert
The insert combines Surlyn and aluminum and uses grooves angled at 45°. TaylorMade designs the geometry to promote consistent roll characteristics and a softer impact sensation.
High-MOI construction
Thin-wall undercut construction and perimeter weighting move mass away from the center. The result is intended to reduce twisting when impact misses the middle.
HYBRAR damping
A damping material behind the face is used to manage vibration and sound. Feel is subjective, so test it with the ball model you normally play.
Double bend vs small slant
| Version | Typical balance | Who should test it |
|---|---|---|
| Double bend | Face balanced | Players who prefer minimal face rotation or a straighter visual stroke |
| Small slant / toe-hang model | Moderate toe hang; exact value varies by model | Players who naturally open and close the face through a visible arc |
The Spider Tour family has changed across releases, and current listings may use different finishes, hosels or model names. Confirm the exact head and hosel rather than assuming every Spider Tour behaves the same.
What it does well
- Large, stable footprint that can inspire confidence on off-center strikes.
- Clear center-line and path references for golfers who like visual structure.
- Multiple hosel choices to fit different face-rotation patterns.
- Soft, damped impact feel relative to many milled-face mallets.
Trade-offs
- The large shape can feel visually busy to golfers who prefer blade putters.
- High stability does not correct a poor read, start line or speed choice.
- Different Spider versions are easy to confuse online.
- Insert feel can be too soft for golfers who want crisp acoustic feedback.
This is an editorial and specification review based on published product information, not an independent putting-robot test. Verify the exact SKU, hosel, length and finish before purchasing.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Spider Tour face balanced?
The double-bend Spider Tour is face balanced. Small-slant and necked versions have toe hang. Check the exact model because the family includes several configurations.
Does high MOI make a putter more accurate?
High MOI can reduce head twisting on off-center strikes, which may make ball speed and face direction more stable. It does not choose the correct read or stroke speed.
Which Spider Tour hosel should I choose?
Start by observing your preferred face rotation and aim. A qualified fitter can compare start line, strike pattern and speed control across the double-bend and toe-hang versions.