They may have been around for many years, but TaylorMade Spider Putters first enjoyed a surge in popularity around 2016-2017, and the same seems to be true once again today.
Spider putters are everywhere you look on courses these days. Well, on the greens anyway! And it’s with good reason… they’re widely used in the professional ranks by golfing titans who expect the best results any time they step up to the ball for their (hopefully) final stroke of the hole.
Masters Champion and former World Number One Rory McIlroy is well known for using TaylorMade Spider Putters, completing his Career Grand Slam when he finally clinched the Masters victory in 2025. And he’s just one of a growing bunch.
So, what makes these putters so special? And which specific Spider Putter does Rory use when it matters most?
What makes TaylorMade Spider Putters different?
You may have used a few mallet putters in the past. But when you get hold of a TaylorMade Spider Putter, you can instantly feel the difference.
Most mallets feature a very high moment of inertia (MOI) because of their naturally larger design. But TaylorMade has been pushing the boundaries of this technology since the club’s release back in the day, pushing weight towards the outer edges of the wing design (more on this in a moment). The result is a putter that’s unbelievably stable compared to its blade putter counterparts.
Speaking of the wing design (also known as the fang design), this unique shaping isn’t just an aesthetic touch, even though it looks seriously stylish. No, it helps position the weight in such a way that your effort is directly funnelled into a straight back-and-forth stroke, with very little wiggle room for mishits on a sensible swing.
Which Spider Putter is Rory McIlroy’s putter of choice?
Throughout 2024 and 2025 (including his big Masters win), Rory McIlroy has relied on the TaylorMade Spider Tour X putter.
Known for having a “blade-like feel” in the shape of a mallet, Rory’s use of this putter has led to a huge increase in sales, with many long-time blade putter users making the switch. Rory even had a hand in the design of the putter, with his wishes influencing the experts at TaylorMade in key areas during production.
By having a slightly further forward centre of gravity (CG) than similarly sized putters, it promotes a little more face rotation than you’d expect from a mallet, without ever sacrificing the stability that made this particular line of putters so popular.
It’s an undoubtedly high-performance putter built to complement the needs of experienced players, and, given the results it’s produced worldwide, it’s no surprise Rory still keeps it in his golf bag in every competition.
What are the benefits of Spider Putters?
Still unsure if a Spider Putter is the right putter for you? Here are a few things to expect once you’ve made the jump:
Fantastic stability
Thanks to the weight being spread across the clubhead, along with the diversity of materials used, this clubhead is incredibly resistant to twisting mid-stroke, leading to improved accuracy over other putters you may have used.
Enhanced forgiveness
Similarly to the above, the craftsmanship and decision-making behind the Spider Putter have presented an elongated sweet spot. So even if you catch the ball slightly closer to the heel or toe than you would have liked, the results hopefully shouldn’t be as bad as you’d expect.
Clear alignment aids
TaylorMade’s iconic “True Path Alignment” system can be found on most Spider Putters. These are bold lines that contrast against a (usually) darker main body, offering a clear following point you can direct towards the target for easier aiming.
Pure roll insert
This technology features milled grooves on the face of the club, and is usually made from a delicate yet responsive material like Surlyn or aluminium. The intention is to prevent skidding on impact, helping the ball roll as intended, for smooth and consistent putts every time.
Professional appearance
For all its impressive advantages and technologies, there’s no denying that any Spider Putter looks like it belongs in the bag of only the best in the game. So not only will you be picking up a handy tool to use on the green, but you’ll be adding a touch of class to every round.
Grab your own TaylorMade Spider Putter at Clarkes Golf
If you want to benefit from all of the above and make yourself look like a real Rory McIlroy on the green, then TaylorMade Spider Putters are waiting for you, right here at Clarkes Golf!
Take a look at our selection of TaylorMade Spider Putters at the link above, or get in touch with the Clarkes Golf team if you have any burning putter questions – we’re always happy to help!