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
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
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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, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.
From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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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.