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Spotted: TaylorMade “Spider Mini” Tour putters

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The rumored TaylorMade Spider Mini has crawled its way onto the PGA Tour. GolfWRX members speculated about the existence of a smaller, Spider with, well, extremely stubby legs.

Looking like the offspring of the Spider and the Spider Arc, here are a few shots of the Spider Mini in red from the TaylorMade tour truck at the Wells Fargo Championship.

While we don’t have an exact idea of head size, the most notable difference between the Spider and the Mini is obviously the amputation of the legs and the addition of a sole weight. It looks like TM is also adding weight to the remaining nubs in the spirit of the Spider’s MOI-boosting shape and weight distribution. The company’s Pure Roll insert looks to be carried over from the Spider as well.

What do you think about the “Spider Mini” photos?

See what GolfWRX members are saying about the photos in our forums

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  1. lance

    May 4, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    I don’t want a small red putter…. I want a big black putter…. and a stiff shaft too

  2. ViagrGolfer

    May 3, 2018 at 12:20 pm

    I’m gonna put a Stability shaft into my Scotty head to stiffen it up so I can putt with vigor and potency.

  3. Trees138

    May 1, 2018 at 11:11 am

    If I ever snag a used Spider I am absolutely painting it like a turtle with its head chopped off.

    • Doktor Freud

      May 2, 2018 at 2:14 pm

      Ze psychoanalytical symbol for ze putter is der Phallische.. der Peniche.. ein small red one nien ein big black one..

  4. ogo

    May 1, 2018 at 11:10 am

    Pinnacle of putter design…. and allow anybody to pot putts with this darling…. and only $299 (user instructions not included)…. :-p

  5. Tider992010

    May 1, 2018 at 10:11 am

    Odd looking putter but if it works people will try it.

    • ogo

      May 1, 2018 at 11:12 am

      Oh, it “works”…. it’s republican red…. 😛

  6. Bingobango

    May 1, 2018 at 9:32 am

    I’ll stick to the regular spider.

    • ogo

      May 1, 2018 at 11:13 am

      You are a ‘traditionalist’ when it comes to putters…. 🙁

  7. Blue

    May 1, 2018 at 8:12 am

    Well that is just about the ugliest thing I have even seen made for golf.

    • ogo

      May 1, 2018 at 11:15 am

      Beauty is in the eye of the beholder…. betcha PXGs look good to you … 😛

  8. acew/7iron

    May 1, 2018 at 8:10 am

    Its not good ok?…Its just not good.

  9. Kyle M

    May 1, 2018 at 8:10 am

    Ahh, I remember when this was called the Itsy Bitsy Spider. I’ll stick with that.

  10. Funky Critter

    May 1, 2018 at 4:54 am

    Thing is FUNKY

  11. Jim

    Apr 30, 2018 at 9:47 pm

    Not as nice as the original one seen on your last year. Should have gone with that version.

  12. Deano J

    Apr 30, 2018 at 9:24 pm

    Ugly ugly ugly

  13. 2putttom

    Apr 30, 2018 at 5:53 pm

    looks like the Millinnum Falcon from behind

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Kris Kim WITB 2024 (May)

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Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees @7)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 60 TX

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (15 degrees @13.5)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73 TX

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (2, 4), TaylorMade P7MB (5-PW)
Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 X

Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-09SB, 56-12SB, 60-11TW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 WV 125

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord

Check out more in-hand photos of Kris Kim’s equipment here.

 

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Welcome to the family: TaylorMade launches PUDI and PDHY utility irons

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TaylorMade is continuing its UDI/DHY series with the successor to the Stealth UDI and DHY utility irons: PUDI and PDHY (which the company styles as P·UDI and P·DHY). TaylorMade is folding the designs in with its P Series of irons.

TaylorMade outlined the process of developing its new utilities this way. The company started with the data on utility iron usage. Not surprisingly, better players — i.e. those who generate more clubhead speed and strike the ball more precisely — were found to gravitate toward the UDI model. DHY usage, however, covered a wider swath than the company might have expected with six-to-18 handicappers found to be bagging the club.

TaylorMade also found that the majority of golfers playing UDI or DHY utilities were playing P Series irons at the top of their iron configurations.

Can you see where this is going?

Matt Bovee, Director of Product Creation, Iron and Wedge at TaylorMade: “As we look to the future, beyond the tech and the design language, we are excited about repositioning our utility irons into the P·Series family. P·UDI is an easy pair for players that currently play P·Series product and P·DHY is an extremely forgiving option for players of all skill levels. It is a natural fit to give these players the performance in this category that they are looking for.”

 

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TaylorMade PUDI technology cutaway (via TaylorMade)

Crafted with tour player input, TaylorMade sought to develop a confidence-inspiring utility iron that blends with the rest of the P Series irons. Also of note: Interestingly, the PUDI has a more compact head than the P790.

In comparison to past UDI products, the PUDI has a more traditional iron shape, slimmer toplines, and less offset with a little of the backbar visible at address.

TaylorMade PDHY

TaylorMade PDHY tech cutaway (via TaylorMade).

Larger in profile than the PUDI, the PDHY seeks to position center of gravity (CG) lower in the club for ease of launch. The toe height is larger and the profile is larger at address — roughly five millimeters longer than PUDI — the sole of the club is wider for improved forgiveness.

Club Junkie’s take

Golfers who feel like they are missing something at the top of the bag could find the PUDI or PDHY a great option. The look of the PUDI should fit the most discerning eye with a more compact look, less offset, and a thinner topline. If you want a little more confidence looking down the P-DHY will be slightly larger while still being a good-looking utility iron.

For being small packages both models pack a pretty good punch with fast ball speeds, even off-center. The feel is soft and you get a solid feel of the ball compressing off the face when you strike it well. Your ears are greeted with a nice heavy thud as the ball and club come together. The PDHY will launch a little higher for players who need it while the PUDI offers a more penetrating ball flight. Both utility irons could be the cure for an open spot in the top end of the bag.

PUDI, PDHY, or Rescue?

TaylorMade offers the following notes to assist golfers in filling out their bags:

  • PUDI has mid-CG right behind the center face to create a more penetrating mid-to-low ball flight
  • PDHY has a lower center of gravity to produce an easier-to-launch mid-to-high ball flight.
  • Both PUDI and PDHY are lower-flying than the company’s hybrid/Rescue clubs.
  • PUDI is more forgiving than P790.
  • PDHY is the most forgiving iron in the entire TaylorMade iron family

Pricing, specs, and availability

Price: $249.99

At retail: Now

Stock shafts: UST Mamiya’s Recoil DART (105 X, 90 S and 75 R – only in PDHY)

Stock grip: Golf Pride’s ZGrip (black/grey)

PUDI lofts: 2-17°, 3-20°, 4-22° in both left and right-handed

PDHY lofts: 2-18°, 3-20° and 4-22° in both left and right-handed

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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (5/3/24): Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter

From the seller: (@wwcl): “Has been gamed as pics show. 33.5 includes original h/c and grip. $575 includes shipping and PP fees.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter

This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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