Equipment
TaylorMade Golf unveils new Spider Tour Series featuring 5 unique models
TaylorMade has today unveiled the release of the Spider Tour Series–a family of high MOI putters with five unique models featuring technologies such as True Path Alignment, Pure Roll and TSS weighting.


Each Spider Tour Series putter is crafted using multi-material construction to push weight low and back in the head in design for high levels of inertia. Engineers created structures that maintain the shape of a classic Spider Tour, then utilized thin wall undercuts to remove excess weight.
A steel wire frame construction allows engineers to better control weight distribution and CG location. The suite of putters includes various CG positions to fit a wide variety of putting styles, while also arming custom fitters with an array of options.


Underneath the hood is a new HYBRAR Echo Damper that is also seen in TaylorMade distance irons such as Stealth and Stealth HD. It is placed directly behind the face in a bid to dampen unwanted vibrations, while delivering premium sound and feel on every putt.
With the Spider Tour Series, TaylorMade is utilizing the same Pure Roll insert that rose to prominence with the original Spider X putter. Molded from a Surlyn material, it is designed to deliver a soft yet responsive feel with grooves that are angled 45 degrees downward to help impart better topspin and end-over-end roll.


The Gunmetal PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) finish not only aims to enhance the aesthetics of the putters but also bids to enhance durability. The PVD coating is designed to create a robust barrier that helps protect the surface from the rigors of regular use and exposure to various environmental elements.


“Spider putters have long been synonymous with stability, which directly translates to high-MOI performance. The unconventional shape creates a more stable platform that protects ball speed on mis-hits and delivers a more consistent roll across the face. Our new Spider TourSeries maintains our iconic technological features, including True Path and PureRoll, while also delivering a range of shapes and CG locations to match a variety of putting styles.”–Brian Bazzel, VP of Product Creation
Spider Tour

The Spider Tour model has a CG location of 35 mm from the face, 5,700 MOI and 29 degrees of toe hang on a small slant hosel. Spider Tour has over 700 MOI more than the previous model.
Amidst the recent trend of counterbalance putters on Tour, Spider Tour also comes in a 38-inch counter balance model with a 17-inch SuperStroke 3.0 grip.
SpiderTourX

TSS weights in Spider Tour X are placed farther forward, generating more face rotation and a CG placement that is 33mm from the face compared to 35mm of Spider Tour.This model has MOI of 5,000 and 30° of toe hang on the small slant hosel.
Spider Tour Z

Spider TourZ is one of two new shapes in this lineup, paying homage to the Spider Tour with a wing shaped back. The perimeter of this putter sits low in the ground to provide a comfortable feeling at address and help frame the golf ball for easy alignment.
TSS weights on this model are placed very far forward to encourage more face rotation and a blade-like feel.It has a CG location of 29mm from the face, 5,050 MOI and 29 degrees of toe hang with a small slant hosel.
Spider Tour V

Spider Tour V eliminates the wing structure and creates a more modern streamlined look. It is the smallest putter in shape and size in the lineup, providing the most rotation of the bunch. Spider Tour V has a CG location of 27 mm from the face, MOI of 4,900 and 32 degrees of toe hang with a small slant hosel.
Spider Tour S
The Spider Tour S is a larger version of the original Spider.The putter head is 3mm longer and 8mm wider in comparison.
Spider Tour S is constructed at a heavier head weight and only offered at 3 5” and 38” lengths, with both featuring counterbalance grips for maximum stability. Spider Tour S has a CG location of 38mm from the face, 6,063 MOI and is face balanced. It will be available in Spring of 2024.
Specs, Pricing & Availability
Spider Tour series putters are available for pre-order in stores and at www.taylormadegolf.com starting Sept. 19 and available at retail on October 27. for $349.99 USD. All models come equipped with a white/yellow SuperStroke GT 1.0 Pistol grip and gloss black PVD KBS shaft.
TaylorMade will also offer a customization and personalization program for the Spider Tour and Spider Tour X models.
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Equipment
Neal Shipley, AKA, the “Big Fridge’s,” custom stamping
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.
Equipment
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: L.A.B. Purple DF3 with Masters cover
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who 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, @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
Whats in the Bag
Maria Torres WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4

3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

5-wood: Ping G440 Max (19 degrees @18)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

Hybrid: Ping G440 (23 degrees)
Shaft: Oban Isawa Red Hybrid Shaft 04 Flex 70 Gms

Irons: Srixon ZXi7 (5-P)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i80

Wedges: Cleveland RTZ (50-MID, 54-FULL, 58-MID)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i105

Putter: L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i
Shaft: ACCRA Putter Shaft

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

G
Sep 21, 2023 at 1:50 pm
350 for a painted putter… Wow.
Tm putters blow.
OPL
Sep 24, 2023 at 2:04 pm
Where is the pant?
Peter Sarro
Sep 20, 2023 at 4:49 pm
Great news, but will the paint/ finish start peeling off after a couple of months like the tour red ones did?
Ian Tarrant
Sep 20, 2023 at 9:02 pm
No.