I never liked TaylorMade putters.......

[@RickShielsPGA]

Q.) What's your favourite putter brand?

[@onemanhisclubs1380]

Odyssey

[@ray8773]

Love ping putters, great video!!

[@joshcotton4452]

Odyssey

[@jwatkins9300]

The new Cleveland Huntington Beach Soft are impressive, but I still want to win your Evnroll ER5B!!!

[@chaseandpacegolf96]

I use a Cleveland Huntington Beach putter and it’s been really good for me love the feel 👌

[@firstnamelastname6038]

The price gave me arachnophobia.

[@giovannibertolini4277]

Matthew Begbie still cheaper than a scotty

[@stunna6572]

@@giovannibertolini4277 Scotty way better build quality though

[@finnallen5981]

I have a spider x and they are great

[@chriskim757]

Cheaper than Bettinardi too

[@yanksmc7]

@@stunna6572 Tbh they're all overpriced and I can't notice a difference in quality at all. Between my father, myself, and my brother in law, we have a scotty (2018 fastback), a spider x (this one in the video) , and an odyssey (2011 sabertooth whitehot).

[@Cold_Logic]

Rick never liked TaylorMade putters, but he "loves the black shaft" 👀 2:10

[@mikerooneym6266]

Just bought my first Spider putter and I love it. Putting feels so much easier and more consistant now.

[@naturalbackgroundsounds]

your content has always been great, but your video production quality has really continued to get more and more impressive as well.

[@RickShielsPGA]

Thanks so much!

[@peterjarvis7335]

I recently ordered a new taylormade spider tour. It comes next week. When I was at my local golf shop trying putters, the spider tour was the best feeling, and best looking to me. It’s the best putter I have ever used. It gave much more confidence making putts than any other putter I used, plus I found that I holed more putts with the spider tour than any other putter I used. Simply put, I really like the taylormade spider tour and I can’t wait to finally have it in my bag next week!

[@myaccount__7269]

Could all be in your head too dude

[@peterjarvis7335]

@@myaccount__7269 maybe, but since putting the putter in my bag a few months back, I have been putting better than I have before.

[@myaccount__7269]

@@peterjarvis7335 I mean I’m not saying you’re wrong, but maybe mentally you take a little more time with this one and care. But hey if it’s working, def stay with it bud!

[@terryt9153]

I listen, look, read various reviews and have been fully convinced that a putter or clubs can make only a small difference when playing golf. I have watched Rick and Peter Finch play with modern, aged out equipment and antique drivers, irons and they crushed them, played very well with all!!!. I play with guys that have the top of the line drivers, woods and irons and they use putters from Walmart and Kmart that they had when the first started golfing and won't change due them being so confident using them. Rick and Peter have proved to me that If you become consistent with a good repeatable swing and you practice and play, You will improve!! And guess what, I live in Pennsylvania so I have not had any lessons or free equipment from them.

[@mattiasfroling957]

A couple of years ago I felt the need to swap my beginner budget putter to one with better feel and stability. Found the counterweight TM-putter to be the best one for me. Great roll and the pure roll face gives the softest feel. Love it!

[@PeyLawro]

Price of golfing equipment is becoming a joke regardless of how good they are

[@MrShanghai34]

AT my local golf shop, they have the older drivers there calling my name,,, I couldn't imagine paying full price for anything. Yeah, Im a chep sk8

[@SowkProductions]

John Brice Bender then it benefits you for having great equipment for a long time. The Technology dosent evolve that much to be fair so the Price might be High. But Its great and lasts long. The Day ull have money for new stuff is the Day Technology actually gone a bit Ahead. Unless you just want to show off new gear every year.

[@PeyLawro]

@@ahsbaseball17 exactly what I did with my current set and past equipment. Mizuno mp5 irons got brand new for £250. Mizuno ST180 Driver, 3w and 5w all got for £100 less brand new Always wait till its a price I'm willing to pay or thing its worth

[@SowkProductions]

notformebeaky there is depending on when you have bought your last gear. If you Got last years set, then you wont Get much of a difference and it will last for at least 5+ years Technology wise, Unless something World changing material comes up. But i doubt it. You cant buy new gear and expect to be a champion.

[@jkgjr8219]

Couldn’t agree more. Idiots are trying to grow the game but make equipment that is INSANELY overpriced.

[@stephprime]

I did a Blind Putter Test this wekend, where I went to my local Golf Shop and picked up several models from different brands and just puttet 5 balls over and over again until I got only two models left and chose the best putter for me. The last two were the Spider X and the Cameron Newport 2 (2018 model). Both felt superb, however there was a massive price difference. The Newport 2 was about 449€ and the Spider X 349€ - 100€ is a ,massive difference. I was very lucky to get a "used" Spider X (brand ne condition) now for 200€ and saved 249€ compared to the Newport 2 :-) I can highly recommend the Spider X, but there is no club with a big "i like/ I hate" differnence than the putter - so everybody go out and play them by yourself!

[@FISHGEEK305]

The industry as a whole is pricing itself right out of business. New driver 600+ New Irons 1000.Fairways 350ea Wedges 140 ea. Putter 300 so basically over 3000 for a new set of sticks??? Thats getting up there

[@dudeless7]

Dave Wylie Yup, the same price of a brand new Ford Mustang in 1970 😂 ridiculous!

[@FISHGEEK305]

@@dudeless7 iam a golf nut and have upgraded need it or not every other year for a long time but i really feel its gotten out of hand. I am currently hitting the original Callaway Epic and it can be had for 200usd where the "Epic Flash" in basic trim is over 600. I do not gain that huge in my mumbers to justify the extra 400 in mind you. .Just one club...lol. its crazy

[@dudeless7]

Dave Wylie Golf is a game of precision, control and dedication, it's not about what a club can do for you but knowing what you can do with your club. Changing every single year can only harm your game. The only clubs i change is my wedges every two years, cause i like having fresh grooves. But i don't buy the new model, i buy new but old ones, it's the loft and the grooves that matters, not the pseudo technology. I play the same putter for 17 years, a Mac Gregor GT mini designed by Bobby Grace, i will die with this putter.

[@T-Murder]

That’s why I buy second hand clubs they’re a lot cheaper

[@FISHGEEK305]

@@T-Murder without a doubt!!! You can save 80% on two year old barely used stuff and for the mid handi like myself the numbers dont suffer much at all from not having the latest and greatest

[@dylandavies3634]

I know your probably not going to see this but if u do, I really miss your full course vlogs with Pete, the 6 part 30 min each vids. Was really fun to watch you play different courses and get a more personal and raw experience. Please bring them back!

[@gavin6535]

Ridiculous price. In the market for new putter but won’t be going anywhere near this no matter what tech its supposed to have. Cracking review Rick

[@RickShielsPGA]

Thank Gavin 👍

[@joshuamorris9050]

Gavin Williams I like my ping sigma g man 180 not bad

[@arthurmiller1534]

I just bought one of these this week. I was using a Stroke Labs Seven, toe balanced. Totally struggled over the last year and decided to change. Went to my local pro and discussed options and changed a couple of set up items. He gave me several different brands and styles to try. Finally he brought out the Spider X, gave me five balls to putt, and left me to help out another customer. I placed all five balls on the back (10 feet) of the putting surface and drained all five. I bought it. Yea, yea I know a sucker born every minute. My first round in my Senior League using it, I shot 88. I made more putts inside of five. Feet than I have in the past season. Repeated the same results in a Thursday Night Men’s nine hole league, shooting 42 with only one triple boogie, (don’t you just love trees? Yea, me neither) I’m thinking I made a great choice.

[@michaeltalley51]

I have an Odyssey White Hot 330 Mallet I bought ten years ago. I'm 62 and it's only the third putter I've owned in my entire life. The job of a putter is to connect your brain to your hands so you feel confident enough to forget about the putter itself. After that, it's all up to you. You could putt with a umbrella if you felt comfortable.

[@FriedEggsGolf]

Not the Taylormade Spider Blade Counterbalance... that putter is a jerk!

[@RickShielsPGA]

😂

[@Kenny-uc1yp]

Wait till it gets SpeedFoam

[@roywilliams3678]

Lol

[@andrewwolf4963]

my first putter was a ping pal , and i loved it so much , it was cut down to 27 inches for me. I started golfing at 3. I used it until i was 13 when i got a 2 ball putter. But at 15 i got the Scotty Red X and still have it to this day. It’s so beat up though i may have to look into a new putter soon

[@brianmuffley1820]

love the spider family! Replaced my Scotty Cameron with my Spider and found noticeable improvements in my stroke. I am not a great putter, but not a bad putter either. So I think it ends up coming down to confidence more than anything. That said, I demand a soft feeling from the putter face and the Spider delivers that.

[@FenwayJoe7129]

I bought the Taylormade Platinum Tour putter a while back. Excellent results. I have a friend that calls me the greatest amateur putter he has ever seen in 30 years of golfing. I love that putter. I have tried many different putters but nothing beats the Spider putters. X or otherwise. :) Great review Rick Shiels and good advice.

[@pdecker]

I'm using a TaylorMade Golf Daddy Long Legs Putter. It's a longer putter and a bit heavy. For some people that should help with shorter puts I believe. It has worked as well as any putter for me.

[@mDeColli2720]

I absolutely love my Taylormade Fontana 72 Ghost Tour putter. Have it now for about 6 years and love it to this day.

[@DHall24]

I’ve had Scotty Cameron’s, toulon, and keep going back to the spider! Anytime I am putting bad I put this back in the bag and putts I’m not even expecting to go in start dropping! Visual Aid, and the soft feel of this putter are very consistent for your stroke. Even if you mishit the strike it’s forgiving and the ball gets to the target.

[@CrazyMG45]

recently purchased a Spider X, replacing my RAM brand putter, which was from a 200$ all in one set. it was the last club I had yet to replace, already did fitted driver/irons, but i tell you what. i should have done the putter FIRST! its FANTASTIC. I spent about 2 or 3 hours in the store going through almost every putter, no brand bias, just trying to get a feel for what was best for me, and this one was definitely #1. I know a lot of people cringe over the price, but I promise that the difference between cheap vs expensive in regards to putters is insane, I highly recommend anyone running a cheap putter to atleast TRY an expensive one so you know what you are missing out on!

[@pulnhos1]

I had the ping mini c for 12 years, switched to the spider x in navy, took about 3 rounds to get the speed down, love it, I'm making more putts and more consistent than I've been in a long time.

[@amg_1438]

I really like this type of putter review very straight to the point and short you did not try to drag the video out.

[@Hifcrea]

This putter is cash money. Feels so good to hit. So much easier to put straight. Went from an odyssey blade to this and it’s night and day difference. Went from feeing uneasy once I got on the green to being excited and confident every time I putt with this beauty

[@thomasross1285]

I have a 2 ball & taylor spider. Alignment aide on the spider helps. Both center shaft, face balanced. Using Spider at moment, working well. If you set up correctly & have a good stroke, you can make a lot of putts.

[@chrisstennett1592]

You forgot to leave the Pin in

[@shannonlaa5262]

I just started golfing and after watching your videos I bought me the Spider X and Cobra F9 Speedback Driver.

[@mavs930]

I have an older Odyssey putter and it’s served me well. I’ve been debating on going w something diff or staying w what’s worked just newer.

[@devinswoyer7685]

i love the look of this putter especially the costom one when you can make it entirely black

[@ccollinsworthov]

I use the Spider X and love it! I have holed so many putts with it. Mine is the Navy one with the white atari and the line on it.

[@Bazza47]

I have one of the original Rossa Spider putters which has been in my bag (and will stay there) longer than any other club I've ever owned. The only modifications I've done to it are to fit a Superstroke fatso 5.0 grip and treat it to a new headcover. I would recommend them to any golfers like myself who struggle with their putting providing the mallet type putter suits your putting stroke

[@FenwayJoe7129]

I will tell you Rick. I love my Spider Platinum Tour putter. Its awesome. I have used it for quite a while. There is a gentlemen in my golf club who has golfed for many years. He calls me the greatest Amateur Putter he has ever seen. I cannot speak highly enough about these Taylormade Spider Putters. I am not crazy about the other Taylormade clubs but the putters are nothing short of amazing. I will also emphasize practice and hard work win the putting battle no matter what putter you chose. You have to put in your time . Spider Dubiel

[@craigmcbeath]

Still playing with my graphite shaft slotline blade, circa 1990. Looking for setting new now, thanks for the reviews.

[@darrenlynch5119]

Quite like the look of that Big T putter from Odyssey you’re using but it is impossible to buy. Been looking everywhere but seems unavailable. Wondered where you got yours.

[@bam11493]

Well I had bought this putter about 6 months ago. Just watched this video. I'm glad you approve. I trust your judgement when you do reviews. That's why I have an ol bluey!

[@kengugala3341]

I bought the GBB Epic when it first came out ($500) Returned that after buyers remorse and got a XR16($200) and spider tour black ($300) with the store credit. Probably the best decision I’ve made when it come to golf equipment.

[@strings2wood]

Rick, do you prefer the sight line as opposed to the Jason Day model? There seems to be something about the focus without and less distraction. I'd be curious how many people move their head even slightly watching the sight line in the back swing. Happy to be wrong, but I think most putting is between the ears and confidence which no sight line would reinforce.

[@jimsaddler942]

A $500 driver definitely improved my drives: longer, straighter, and much more forgiving. I'm not convinced (yet) that a $350 putter will make me a better putter. Plus, I'm still a "blade putter" guy and not convinced I could make the change visually to this alien-looking thing (although I am very curious). The head cover is quite impressive, but from playing many public golf courses here in the States, I think it is an eye-magnet for thieves, identifying a $350 putter in my bag up for grabs!!!

[@christopherclarke5978]

I have had my wilson blade put for years now and still love the way it feels. I have never been able to get used to the block putters

[@justingoree8992]

Just picked up one of these brand new for $190. It's been a long wait but now well worth it!

[@stephenadams6959]

Great review Rick but would it replace the Evenroll putter in your bag??

[@jameswrigley1068]

What do you think about stability shafts for putters?

[@roblaidlaw4884]

I love my Spider X, always been an Oddysey man up until I tried the Spider X, I currently own an Oddysey 2ball and a Stroke Lab #10 but the Spider x is my main putter.

[@PaxtonsPages]

I got a new putter earlier this summer and was excited to try out the Spider. I was surprised how "clicky" it felt, which I didn't like. Wound up going with the softer feeling Ping 21 Fetch, which I really like.

[@daviddesoto3425]

I have wanted a Spider putter since they first came out and I finally got one. It feels so great to putt with. Nice true roll off the face. Always great videos Rick.

[@40Rouge]

I never liked Taylormade putters because of the white coloring. I was gifted a TM Ghost Tour blade putter years back but never liked it. I got bored recently and decided to strip the paint down to the natural metal and put on a Golf Pride Tour SNSR grip, and it's my gamer now. It's a great putter. Golf is such a psycological game.

[@benhoward7006]

I switched to it last year, and it helped me a lot. A seriously good putter.

[@aarond2414]

Looks in between the mini and original size. I've the mini and love it

[@Lec_87]

Another awesome review. Just waiting for the snow here in northern Sweden to go home so I can get out on the course. Keep it up!

[@matthewfranson6523]

I still have my old school ping zing putter in my rotation of putters. Still go too it in a big/important match!!

[@shaneoregan8281]

I have a Taylormade Rossa Daytona for about 10 years with a 2 thumb putter grip and I wouldn’t change it, best part of my game is putting if only I could drive as well as I Putt! 👍🏻

[@1980Merf]

For all the silly money I spend on golf equipment, I still have yet to upgrade my hand-down Ping putter from the 70's that my dad taught me on. My Dad taught me that I need to be an excellent putter with that blade before I can upgrade because then I will be better, not using the equipment to offset bad putting. 20 years later and I'm still using the blade putter, so...yeah.

[@wrew33pgh]

Rick, I just purchased this putter. I played the previous year's model DJ black version. I'm looking forward to gaming it. Nice review.

[@bobbysale8103]

Do they offer it in a left hand model? Loved the review... I will be putter shopping this year and this one will be on my list to try

[@ivansalas2763]

I like these putters. ♦

[@FenwayJoe7129]

Your smart to like them. I bought the Platinum Tour Spider Putter about 3 years or so ago. Its amazing.

[@stormzyaoe581]

Had the same ping zing putter for 8+ years of golfing. Average around 25-27 putts a round and never had a problem with it. Only bad putters need to switch up putters regularly whereas if you just stick with one for a long time you get very consistent. I cant justify spending 300 on a putter when I could get 2 or 3 good wedges for the same price that would help your game so much more

[@stuartbeadon3836]

I have just started about 7 months ago but I am definitely loving the spider putter don’t want to spend loads of money but looking for one that I can afford to buy maybe a 2nd putter then work my way to a brand new one

[@whitedime]

Rick, any videos on center shaft putters?

[@chuckierhangerdeck1943]

Totally agree with the premise- never liked the look of the original Spider. Currently using the Odyssey EXO Rossie. Finally got fit for my putter and it’s a perfect fit for my stroke.

[@adamhopkins172]

Good review and interesting to read the comments, especially regarding price. Simple question is does it work? You have EVNRoll Rick and I can see logic of the increased MOI and the grooves, all makes sense, so much so I am in for my first ever putter fitting for latest and greatest EVNroll. But, and this is a big but, lots of my golfing buddies are hooked on this TM putter and blimey they are playing well with them. Tried about every putter there is including the Muiras but agree these TM work, end of. So, now a dilemma EVNroll or TM, well that is where TM I think will miss out, getting fitted with an EVNroll offers far more options, TM change the colour! Price for both are similar but if it is for the most important bat in the bag you'll find the money 👍

[@daveeklund6277]

I like mallet putters more than blades. The Spider X looks like a putter for me. Thank you for the nice review Rick!

[@jkgjr8219]

Odyssey to me is by far the best feeling putter. O works #9 is what I own...love it

[@malcolm1170]

looks great, i have a spider and it is a great putter but i still go back and play with my scotty, just feels that much better

[@edp25]

Great video. Very helpful. Thanks!

[@huntereberhardt9910]

Scotty Cameron’s are given a bad rap for price point, and before I had one, I would tend to agree. But...Scotty does it right. So precise, so good looking, so classic, so pure, so comfortable. As the rest of the market is jacking up their rates, Scottie’s are actually slowly getting ‘more reasonable.’ So there’s my bid for Scotty Cameron. I’d like to hear what y’all think

[@jaciobe]

@Rick Shiels Golf would you prefer a TM ghost putter or ping b61? Or should I just get both and sell the other ?

[@scotthudson1048]

Another quality review Rick. Ok I was a Scotty guy that turned Odyssey last year. Grew up on milled faced putters hated inserts until recently. I’m going to give everyone some great putting advice. GET FITTED!!! Spend the money on a SAM putt lab review and get Fitted into a putter. You may find your putter is great but your stroke is off or that the putter you love is completely wrong for you. For TM to ask 350.00 for a putter is ludicrous. Wait 10 months and get it for 199.00 if you love it.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

I've got a Spider from several years ago and it's still my favorite putter. I've had Pings, Odysseys, and Cobras, but I keep going back to the Spider. It's very pleasing to my eye standing over the ball and always feels very stable to me. I've got the one with the odd-shaped weights on the back, but the performance outweighs the aesthetics.

[@nujoisyfull]

Just bought one this afternoon gunna try it tomorrow

[@DrumNut927]

I recently bought one (used) to see what all the hype was about. I have to say after playing a few rounds wit; it I am sinking more putts the first time. I came from a two ball and find the alignment aide in the spyder better for me.

[@azri79]

Will they also bring out the mini?

[@TIMEtoRIDE900]

I found my Monza Spyder first gen black in the garbage !! I cleaned it up and love showing it off. It has a more solid feel than a blade.

[@donalddopp1257]

When are you going to renew the new Apex irons?

[@paulhoughton5431]

I’ve used the TM Spider for three years, still love it. Mines a Rossa. I tried it as My Bettinardi Big Ben was struggling with me at The controls. The Spider is an idiots guide to putters, so forgiving. Yes it looks odd, but if it’s good enough for Jason Day and others then it has to have something. £300 is well steep I paid £40 for mine. Previous carnations of this one are a cheaper way to start a love of the Spider. Thanks for another great video Rick. Maybe a test with my 10 year old model against this one would be of interest?

[@gerryfinnegan9340]

Got to agree with a lot of the comments-clubs are costing far too much these days. It is going to price a lot of people out of the game, and the promised improvements are seldom realised by the average golfer. Changed my putter recently( after approx 30 years) and bought a taylor made Berwick. It works well for me. I like it a lot and the simpler 303 stainless steel finish will look good for a lot longer than this new spider. And both putters have the same face technology, are face balanced and work on the same priciples. It cost me £115 new from my local pro shop with a Supa Grip included.( and that is still a lot to pay for a club that will have cost a fraction of that to produce). Rick also reviewed this putter a while back and he really liked that one too.

[@markdavidson3031]

i use a 1950's putter made by Keith Knox , found it in an op shop years ago. Still works !

[@stephendibari7704]

Looks awesome, I would use the Spider X. Always liked the shape, but never owned one

[@kcroff275]

Thanks for your opinion. I've never seen one of these in person, but I had concerns about the truss being in your face when over the ball before watching this. As far as club rating over all goes; all the major golf media line only rate the few most popular brands. I have never seen a review stating that a club was a absolute piece of crap. And they let the manufacturer's get away with absolute lying about they're products; mainly shaft weight, and flex ratings.

[@gregboudreau5778]

Love the look of the new spider x - put the spider mini in my bag last season very happy - however I want to try the new x - thanks for the review Rick -.keep up the great work

[@carldavies6967]

Always used an Odyssey fang but recently got the spider like DJs and love it.

[@terryt9153]

Oh, I forgot. I have three "Yes" putters that were probably several hundred dollars a piece when Taylormade was making them and I get them on Ebay for about $40.00 dollars a piece and love them!!

[@petersent123]

I am not a fan of mallets so I have never considered buying a modern TaylorMade putter. Do they even offer blade putters anymore? I have only seen adverts for the Spider models.

[@andmondson8260]

Can you do a vid on Stability shafts please!

[@Pootie-jk9ff]

I’m still using the old Itsy Bitsy Monza Spider from years ago and I love it!!! Don’t buy new putters people a putter is a putter! They are almost as big of a waste as buying a new driver every year lol

[@joshcotton4452]

I sold both my Taylormade putters couldn't get on with them. Waiting for new odyssey putters. Great vid Rick very informative 🙂

[@olivierdesplat6865]

Hi Rick! Good video as always, could you thnink about a video comparing the different putters for different bugdets and handicaps? Thanks!

[@120rain4]

I always thought an expensive putter was a waste , so I just bought a Spider Tour and wow I can't believe it first round out was making putts I used to always miss.

[@williamreitinger8978]

Reviews are the best on the Tube, a bit pricey but the 2019 Driver's are on the steep side as well.

[@mikec5018]

Looking @ Putters. Toe weight ? Face Balanced ? Loft ? Neck design ? Weights on the heel or the blade area. Very confusing. Would like to see Rick go thru a putter fitting !

[@lakejindsay]

ALWAYS felt like TM was way under rated with putters. Their Kia Ma lineup was really nice and recently their TP lineup is really nice as well.

[@Liv2Golf]

I have always been a Scotty Cameron loyalist. However, my cousin has a Spider and a few other people I have played with. They love using them and after seeing their results, I am intrigued!

[@FenwayJoe7129]

I hope you will continue to use that putter Rick. It will totally change your putting life. Much easier to find the zone with them. Thats why I am called Spider Dubiel

[@leonaway]

Just picked up the spider ex. Its a nice putter, just feels so soft or clicky coming off the face.

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

Yeah, 300 for a putter is too expensive for me. I got a nice Ping Sigma G putter for half that price. Same larger grip as that one. I like the feel of a larger grip on the putter.

[@joedubiel6702]

Hey Rick. I have the Spider Platinum tour. I love it. Love their putters.

[@MKTP2022]

Are or can you test the Titlest phantom x putter?

[@chanm3598]

Fellow golfer fell in love with a Taylormade Spider & bought one in the summer last year, 2018. .... 6 months later, I can’t believe how poor it looks. Chipped surface, paintwork. For the price, that is shocking. My Scotty X5 is 4 years old & still looks great.

[@actionfigure4005]

Never been a fan but I am about to start putter shopping so I think I will throw this in the mix. Great vid. Honestly never would consider these if it wasn't for this. Looking forward to trying them out.