TaylorMade Spider GTx Putter

High MOI Putter

The Spider has been TaylorMade's answer to the shaky-putter problem for years, and the GTx is the 2023 version that dials back the flash. Where the Spider GT went with navy and red, the GTx keeps things quieter with a mostly blacked-out crown. If the loud color schemes on past Spiders kept you away, this is the one that looks calmer over the ball.

Underneath the paint it's the same idea that made the Spider a staple on tour. A light aluminum core in the middle frees up weight, and TaylorMade pushes that saved mass out to steel weights at the back corners. That layout is what gives the putter its high MOI, which is a fancy way of saying the head fights you less when you catch a putt off the sweet spot. Miss it a touch toward the heel or toe and the ball still rolls closer to your intended line and speed.

This is a face-balanced mallet, so it wants a stroke that goes fairly straight back and straight through. If your putter face rotates a lot through impact, you'll feel the head resisting that motion. Match it to the right stroke, though, and the GTx is about as stable as a putter gets at this size.

Design

The head is a full mallet with a wide, squared-off back and a single sight line running from the face to the rear. That one line is the whole alignment story here, and it works because there's nothing else competing for your eye. You set the line on your target, square the face to it, and go. The subdued crown helps, since there's no bright contrast pulling your focus off the line. Weight sits low and deep thanks to the aluminum-and-steel construction, which keeps the center of gravity back and away from the face. That's the engine behind the forgiveness. The face has a milled insert that gives the GTx a soft but responsive feel and a bit of audible feedback, so you can tell a flushed putt from a mishit without looking up.

Who It's For

• You have a straight-back, straight-through stroke and want a face-balanced head that matches it instead of fighting it.
• Your misses tend to come from off-center contact, and the high MOI keeps those putts on speed and closer to line.
• You liked the Spider GT's performance but wanted a cleaner, less colorful look over the ball.
• You prefer a single sight line for alignment rather than a busy grid of dots or wings.
• You want a large mallet that stays stable on longer lag putts where forgiveness matters most.

Technology

About TaylorMade

TaylorMade's Spider series revolutionized mallet putters with a high-MOI design that resists twisting on mishits. Their Pure Roll insert creates a faster, more consistent roll from the start.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the Spider GTx and the Spider GT?

Mostly the look and the feel package. The GTx uses a more subdued, blacked-out finish instead of the GT's navy-and-red scheme, and it's tuned toward players who want a quieter, more traditional appearance. The core high-MOI construction and the multi-material weighting are shared, so the forgiveness story is similar. If color and setup vibe matter to you, the GTx is the calmer option.

Is the Spider GTx good for a straight stroke or an arced stroke?

This face-balanced version is built for a straight-back, straight-through stroke. Face-balanced means the head resists rotation, so if you keep the face square through the ball it'll feel natural. Players with a strong arc who release the face a lot will feel the putter working against them and are usually better off with a toe-hang model.

Does the Spider GTx actually help with off-center putts?

That's the main point of it. The high MOI comes from putting heavy steel weights out at the back corners and a light aluminum core in the middle. When you miss the center of the face, the head twists less, so the ball keeps more of its intended speed and line. On lag putts especially, that stability is where you'll notice it.

How does the Spider GTx feel and sound at impact?

The milled face insert gives it a soft but responsive feel with enough feedback that you can tell where you struck it. It's not a clicky, hard feel, and it's not mushy either. Flushed putts sound and feel different from mishits, which helps you learn your contact without staring at the face.

What alignment aid does the Spider GTx use?

A single sight line that runs front to back across the crown. It's simple on purpose. You aim the line at your start point, square the face to it, and the clean finish keeps your eye from getting distracted. If you prefer one clear reference over a lot of dots or shapes, this setup suits you.

Alternatives to the TaylorMade Spider GTx

Other high moi putter models from different brands, closest to its model year.

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