Equipment
New TaylorMade Spider X putters feature Optically Engineered True Path Alignment sightline
TaylorMade Golf Company has unveiled the 10th generation of its Spider putters – The Spider X.
In terms of updates, the Spider X features a redesigned frame, new weighting system and an optically engineered sightline (OES) featuring TaylorMade’s new True Path Alignment System.
According to the company, research derived from more than ten thousand putts from a distance of twelve feet illustrated that golfers strike the ball toward the toe of the putter 66 percent of the time – owing to a parallax effect. In the new Spider X, TaylorMade has re-engineered the mass properties while also introducing a new alignment system called True Path, designed for easier alignment enhanced focus, which seeks to provide players with a more consistent strike on the center of the face of the putter.
Compared to its predecessors, the Spider Tour and Spider Mini putters, the Spider X possesses more weight on the outside of the frame (36 percent on both perimeters v. 30 percent) which aims to provide for a more stable head shape. The head design also features a deep center of gravity (37mm), which is three times that of a traditional blade, which seeks to offer a purer hit on each stroke.
The Spider X putters contain a new, thicker 5mm Pure Roll white surlyn insert which is designed to offer improved sound, feel and roll, while their 12-groove Pure Roll insert aims to promote forward spin for a smoother roll, greater accuracy and better distance control.
The new Pure Roll insert is designed to bring the grooves into direct and active contact with the ball during impact. The grooves in the face of the putter are .5mm deep and serve to soften the insert’s structure and aim to force the insert to deform at impact, putting the grooves into direct contact with the cover of the ball.
The TaylorMade Spider X also features re-designed weight system, which includes three new weights: aluminum (2 grams), steel (6 grams) and tungsten (12 grams), while the new additions also include a composite core weighing just 15 grams. Engineers reduced the head of the Spider X by 5 percent compared to its predecessors, while maintaining the same MOI.
Speaking on the evolution of the Spider putters on its 10th anniversary, Bill Price, Senior Director, Product Creation, Putters & Wedges said
“When we first introduced the original Spider putter in 2008, we never could have anticipated the global phenomenon it has become. With widespread adoption on tours around the world, not only has it become one of the company’s top-selling putters of all time, it has truly shifted the paradigm of putter design toward high-MOI mallets.”
The Spider X putters come in two colorways with both right and left-hand options: copper/white or navy/white.
The copper/white model will be available in a short slant or single bend hosel option, while the navy/white model will be available exclusively in a short slant offering. Each is available in 33”, 34” & 35” lengths and comes equipped with SuperStroke’s Pistol GTR 1.0 grip.
The new Spider X putters will hit the retail market on February 15 and will cost $349.99 each.
GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore was at Riviera Country Club this last week in Los Angeles for the U.S. Women’s Open. While browsing the photos, I spotted a recent major trend in headcovers. That is, the Titleist GTS headcover line expands the majors theme.
Seen on the bag of Natalia Guseva were the red, white, and blue Titleist GTS covers. This is the third time we have seen limited-edition Titleist major covers, the others being at the Masters and the PGA Championship. But with the launch of the GTS line back at the Texas Children’s Houston Open in March, this is the first time we have seen Titleist come out with major themed head covers for the season (driver headcovers through hybrids).
Check out some photos below.
At the Masters, we saw the familiar Masters green, white, and yellow. While the PGA Championship design was colors synonymous with the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team. This shows the season major drops continue full steam ahead for major OEMs. New opportunities for each major for designs and themes, and who knows, maybe a lucky spark for a player and a major championship for their resume. It gets the wheels turning for what major theme headcover you would keep on your bag for the whole season!
Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (9 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 5 S
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (15 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 6 S
Hybrids: TaylorMade Qi4D (19 degrees, 22 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF Hybrid 85 S 
Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5-PW)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105
Wedges: TaylorMade MG5 (50-SB 09, 54-SB 12, 60-SB 10)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour V
Grip: SuperStroke Flatso 2.0
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
Check out more in-hand photos of Melanie Green’s clubs here.
In our forums, one user has announced himself as a believer in the powers of Titleist’s GT280 Mini Driver, and is sharing the good news with other members.
User @dgarland chronicled:
“As the title states I have played 3 rounds with a Titleist GT280 mini driver and here are the results… If you have been contemplating trying one, definitely do. Stock Tensei Blue and set at standard loft and it’s legitimately hard to not put the ball in play with this. It is incredibly straight and even bad swings result in a usable shot. You will give up some distance but you will be in play. I have not attempted to hit it off the fairway yet but I rarely hit my 3 wood off the fairway either. At my home course there are two holes on the front 9 that are a really uncomfortable shot with the driver. One is a slight dogleg right where a draw (my normal shot) can run out of room fast and the other is a dogleg left with trees about 250ish straight off the tee, where a driver that doesn’t draw will get me into trouble. The mini driver has been perfect for both of them. I always step onto those tee boxes uncomfortable about the shot I need to play, but with this it makes it far easier to get the ball in play.
“Update: 2 for 2 again this morning in a 9 hole round.”
Members in the forum shared their thoughts on mini drivers, offering up their favorite models and whether or not they’re a proper fit for their home course/style of play. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- NorthMNgolfer: “I’m curious between this and the new TEC mini that was just released. But I’m waiting a mini that can be used from the fairway as well from time to time. Both look like great options.”
- jLMN: “I played the GT280 last year and it’s a great club. My problem this year is I couldn’t justify keeping it in the bag when I would only use it 2-3 times per round. Perfect club for short par 4 tee shots. I didn’t trust it as well off the deck compared to the tee box.”
- GolferPerson1: “I can only speak to the 280 but I’ve had no issues with it from the fairway. ”
Entire Thread: “Titleist GT280 mini driver after 3 rounds”
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Peter Albertsson
Dec 1, 2020 at 10:15 am
I love it!
Great Roll, easy to line up.
There is a reason this style of putter is replacing blades. You make more putts. You still have to do all the right things, square impact, great tempo, solid fundamentals, distance control, etc. But, same fact set just changing the putter, you will make more putts.
Highly recommend it.
I would get a blast motion sensor to it you really want to putt well.
Peter
May 16, 2019 at 11:38 pm
My tour red spider that I’ve had for less than a year, paint is chipping already. Won’t be long before it will be noticeable when I am trying to putt. Poor cheap finish on a high priced putter. ,
Sahil
Jan 31, 2019 at 12:19 am
so they take a putter, put a straight line down the centre and whoopdeedoo $349.00 and its the best thing ever. hmmm ja.
Doug
Jan 30, 2019 at 1:48 pm
What is with most of the posters here? Must be crappy golfers that feel the need to belittle people who like to examine new equipment offerings. Since nothing new meets your “exacting” standards, do us all a favor and leave your trolling comments somewhere else.
Scheiss
Jan 30, 2019 at 10:11 am
I LOVE the copper color
Rick
Jan 30, 2019 at 3:35 am
Don’t see any reason here why Rory’s putting will improve. Still stand by my comments that he will never win another major.
Travis
Jun 11, 2019 at 8:38 am
Wow, such harsh words. Especially towards a guy who’s won The Players this year and recently dominated the RBC Canadian Open. No reason Rory won’t win another Major, and has a decently good chance at the US Open this week with his game rounding into peak form.
Mizzle
Jan 29, 2019 at 11:15 pm
Looks like a Dicks Sporting Goods house brand putter
Realist
Jan 29, 2019 at 8:35 pm
Another pos put out by taylormade. Whoever made the color scheme should be fired. Cant wait for the faces to fall out or the paint to chip by breathing on it.
scott
Jan 29, 2019 at 6:58 pm
LOL ! these putters suck!
Tom
Jan 29, 2019 at 2:44 pm
Let’s see, drivers with injected “goop” behind their face, irons with “slingshot” technology from Nike and now putters with lines and dots for alignment….WOW!!! some kind of product development efforts….lol!
dat
Jan 29, 2019 at 2:14 pm
I don’t care what tech is in these or how many tour players use them. They are ugly.
Jose
Jan 29, 2019 at 1:29 pm
$349.99!!! What next TM 749.99 Drivers ?? Really pricing out the average golfer in terms of equipment …The way these companies are increasing prices for their rehashed offerings will surely prevent new golfers from wanting to take up our game. BTW I think we all have a putter lieing around that we think is better than this latest and greatest ;).
The dude
Jan 29, 2019 at 7:25 pm
Golfers that are wanting to take up the game and feel like they need to buy this sh$t…have more money than sense…f*ck em’!
Ps…yer post sucked
vince guest
Jan 29, 2019 at 1:04 pm
Slant neck on the tour issue models look to be more rounded, flowing. Retail slants look too flat and boxy.
Tom
Jan 29, 2019 at 12:39 pm
WOW, lines and dots used for alignment….pure genius!!! Never been done before!!!