Okay, so I’ve been messing around with different putters lately, trying to find one that just feels right, you know? I heard a lot of buzz about the TaylorMade Spider SR, so I figured I’d give it a shot. Here’s how it went down.
Getting My Hands on One
First things first, I needed to actually get the putter. I went down to my local golf shop. they had a few different Spider models. I spent maybe a good hour just trying different grips and stances, trying to get a feel for it.
First Impressions on the Practice Green
I took it straight to the practice green. The first thing I noticed was the weight. It’s definitely got some heft to it, which I personally like. It felt really stable in my hands. The alignment aids, those white lines, were super easy to see, which I appreciated. I’m not always the best at lining up my putts, so anything that helps is a plus.
Rolling Some Putts
I started with some short putts, maybe 5-10 feet. The ball came off the face really smoothly. It felt…consistent. I wasn’t getting any weird jumps or skips, which I’ve had issues with in the past with other putters.
Then I moved back to some longer putts, 20-30 feet. This is where I really started to appreciate the stability. Even when I didn’t hit it perfectly center, the ball still seemed to hold its line pretty * feel off the face is pretty soft, almost muted. Some people might not like that, but I found it helpful for distance control. It helped me get a better sense of how hard I was hitting the putt.
Taking it to the Course
Alright, practice is one thing, but the real test is on the course. I played a full 18 holes with the Spider SR. Honestly, I was pretty impressed. I definitely felt more confident over my putts, especially those tricky 6-8 footers. I even sank a couple of longer ones that I probably wouldn’t have with my old putter. I did notice I tend to hold the grip too tight. It’s easy to do with this Putter.
Final Thoughts
So, after spending some quality time with the TaylorMade Spider SR, what’s the verdict? I’d say it’s a solid putter, especially if you’re looking for something stable and forgiving. It’s not a magic wand that’s going to instantly fix your putting, but it definitely helped me feel more consistent and confident on the greens. If you’re in the market for a new putter, I’d say it’s worth giving the Spider SR a try. You never know, it might just be the one you’ve been looking for!
