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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- Adam Scott what’s in the bag accurate as of the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 TX
Driver: TaylorMade BRNR (13.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 TX
5-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (18 degrees), TaylorMade Stealth 2 (18 degrees
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 9 X, Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 9 X
7-wood: TaylorMade Stealth (21 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI Black 9 X
Irons: Srixon ZX Mk II (3), Srixon ZX5 Mk II (4), Srixon ZX7 Mk II (5), Srixon Z-Forged II (6-9)
Shafts: Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid 105 X (3), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-12F, 54-08M), SM9 (LW), WedgeWorks (LW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (48-54), S400 (LW)
Putter: L.A.B. Golf Mezz.1 Proto
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
See the rest of Adam Scott’s WITB in the forums.
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Driver: TaylorMade Qi 10 (9 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 70 TX
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi 10 Tour (15 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 80 TX
Irons: TaylorMade P790 (3), TaylorMade P7MC (4-6), and TaylorMade P730 (7-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-09SB, 54-11SB, 58-08LB)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: TaylorMade TP Reserve Juno
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
Check out more in-hand photos of Pierceson Coody’s WITB here.
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Ben Griffin might be a little too young to remember some of the iconic Maxfli golf balls that won on tour, but that isn’t stopping him from putting the newest Tour X ball from the brand in play. Today, Maxfli and Griffin announced an exclusive partnership that will see the PGA Tour player using the company’s four-piece golf ball.
While Griffin might be the first PGA Tour player to put a new Maxfli golf ball in play, he isn’t the first profesional golfer to do so. Lexi Thompson has been playing the Maxfli Tour golf ball on the LPGA Tour since the beginning of the 2024.
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We caught up with Ben at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Texas this week to ask him about the new ball switch.
“I was able to finally get my hands on some and try it and immediately I saw faster ball speed with the driver, which is always something every golfer wants to see.
“Then I had to test a lot around the greens and test irons, test spins, test everything like that. Basically, I came to the conclusion that I thought this was probably one of the best golf balls for my game.
“And so I decided to make it official and partner with them and very excited to help kind of launch this golf ball and see where it takes us.”
Griffin’s ball of choice is the Maxfli Tour X, a four-piece golf ball that is made for highly skilled players that want consistent distance off the driver and spin around the green. An updated core design helps add the ball speed that Griffin mentioned and two ionomer mantle layers separate low spin driver shots from higher spin iron and wedge shots. Maxfli uses Center Of center-of-gravity balancing to ensure each ball has consistent flight in the air and roll on the green. Like all golf balls on tour, the Tour X features a cast urethane cover for maximum performance, and it has a tetrahedron dimple pattern to enhance aerodynamics.
It is exciting to see a golf ball at a lower price point — $39.99 at Golf Galaxy — being used by a top 100 ranked player in the world like Ben Griffin, and equipment junkies will be keenly watching his performance with the new ball.
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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.