Equipment
TaylorMade is releasing its TP Black Copper putters to retail
We first spotted TaylorMade’s new TP Black Copper putters at the 2018 PGA Show, but the company wasn’t saying anything about specs, release date, pricing, technologies, nothing.
Then, we all saw Rory McIlroy switch to a TaylorMade TP Black Copper Soto proto putter ahead of the 2018 Arnold Palmer Invitational, which he won by 3 strokes. Of course, Rory’s specific Soto putter was made with a special insert. Click here for all of the info and specs on Rory’s putter.
Now, TaylorMade is releasing retail versions to the public in four models — Juno, Soto, Ardmore 3 and Mullen 2 — which will hit stores on 4/20 selling for $199 with a standard Black Lamkin Crossbone Pistol grip, and $219 with a SuperStroke Pistol 1.0 GT grip.
The putters have a triple-plated finish; nickel, then copper, then black chrome, according to TaylorMade’s Bill Price (Senior Director of Product Creation for Wedges and Putters). They’re then hand-polished to achieve the antique and non-glare finish. Overtime, and especially on the sole, Price says the copper will tarnish or oxidize to unveil a gradually more antique and rustic look. Rory McIlroy himself actually had a hand in inspiring the new finish.
“Rory was talking about certain finishes,” Price said. “He wanted something non-glare, with an antique type finish…. he wanted to be reminded of something old school.”
Thus, the TP Black Copper finish was born.
Also, the putters are machined from 303 stainless steel, they have adjustable sole weights and have the company’s familiar Pure Roll inserts in their faces. Check out more info about each of TaylorMade’s TP Black Copper models below.
Juno
- Hosel: #1 L-Neck
- Dexterity: RH/LH
- Toe Hang: 36 degrees
- Offset: Full shaft
- Length: 34 and 35 inches
- Head Weight: 346 grams
- Loft: 3.5 degrees
- Lie Angle: 70 degrees
Soto
- Hosel: Long Curve
- Dexterity: RH
- Toe Hang: 47 degrees
- Offset: Full shaft
- Length: 34 and 35 inches
- Head Weight: 346 grams
- Loft: 3.5 degrees
- Lie Angle: 70 degrees
Ardmore 3
- Hosel: #1 L-Neck
- Dexterity: RH/LH
- Toe Hang: 12 degrees
- Offset: Full shaft
- Length: 34 and 35 inches
- Head Weight: 350 grams
- Loft: 3.5 degrees
- Lie Angle: 70 degrees
Mullen 3
- Hosel: Double Bend
- Dexterity: RH/LH
- Toe Hang: Face Balanced
- Offset: 3/4 shaft
- Length: 34 and 35 inches
- Head Weight: 355 grams
- Loft: 3.5 degrees
- Lie Angle: 70 degrees
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- Daniel Berger what’s in the bag accurate as of the Farmers Insurance Open. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X
6-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X
Irons: TaylorMade P770 (3), TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC 2011 (4-PW)
Shafts: Project X Denali Blue 105 TX (3), Project X 6.5 (4-PW)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (50-12F), Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (56-14F), Callaway Jaws Raw (60-08C)
Shafts: Project X 6.5 (50), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (56, 60)
Putter: Odyssey Ai-One Jailbird Mini DB
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy PistolLock 1.0
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Wrap
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Check out more in-hand photos of Daniel Berger’s clubs in the forums.
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What are the driver and shaft combinations of the best golfers in the world? For gearheads, it’s an endlessly interesting question — even if we can only ever aspire to play LS heads and 7 TX shafts.
At this week’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans, GolfWRX got in-hand looks at the driver setups of a wealth of players.
Check out some of the most interesting combos below, then head to the GolfWRX forums for the rest, as well as the rest of our galleries from New Orleans.
Rory McIlroy
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees @8.25)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
Grip: Golf Pride MCC
Alex Fitzpatrick
Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
Grip: Golf Pride MCC
Daniel Berger
Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees @9)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Wrap
Rasmus Hojgaard
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 60 TX
Grip: Golf Pride MCC
Alejandro Tosti
Driver: Srixon ZX5 Mk II LS (9.5 degrees @10.5)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS T1100 75 6.5
Grip: Golf Pride MCC Plus4
James Nicholas
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (8 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Kevin Streelman
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (10 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 6 X
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Sang-moon Bae
Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond (9+ @8)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Russ Cochran
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke (9 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD TP 6 X
Grip: Golf pride MCC Align 
MJ Daffue
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (10.5 degrees @9.5)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX 65 TX
Grip: Golf Pride ZGrip Cord Align
Check our more photos from the Zurich Classic here.
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- Rasmus Højgaard what’s in the bag accurate as of the Zurich Classic.
Driver: Callaway Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Callaway Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Prototype (16.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Utility: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw White 85 TX
Irons: Callaway Apex Pro (3), Callaway X Forged (4-PW)
Shafts: KBS $-Taper 130
Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw (52-10S, 56-10S, 60-06C)
Shafts: KBS Tour 130 X
Putter: Odyssey Ai One Milled Eight T DB
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Check out more in-hand photos of Hojgaard in the forums.
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Christopher
Apr 23, 2018 at 2:09 pm
They look nice. The Mullen is a 2, not a 3.
Rick
Apr 21, 2018 at 11:32 am
Look good, will try with super stroke grip…oh anyone else wish super stroke would just put out a solid black grip. all that white is nuts…
Ian Tarrant
Apr 21, 2018 at 8:30 pm
FULLY AGREE! It almost feels like a guarantee if SS came out with a ‘solid’ collection of say, all black, all red, all blue, etc. they would sell very well…
Jimmy
Apr 20, 2018 at 8:00 pm
All except the Soto available in left hand? 🙁
Cdub
Apr 20, 2018 at 7:53 pm
Nice to see a reasonable price point. Scotty Cameron has lost his mind with prices. The Soto and Juno look great ????
lulu
Apr 20, 2018 at 3:05 pm
These have gotta be the ultimate design TM putters. Proud and secure playing one of these fantastic putters. Tour proven so it must be the best of the best.
Brian
Apr 19, 2018 at 8:01 pm
I’m always disappointed when I see a putter like this and then see they have face inserts.
Ian Tarrant
Apr 21, 2018 at 8:32 pm
I actually love the TM putter inserts, (especially those on the TP Collection), but the red colour really cheapens the look of these very nice sticks..
Steve A.
Apr 19, 2018 at 3:30 pm
looks kinda muddy, but that’s just me.