TaylorMade TP Hydro Blast Del Monte Putter

Mallet Putter

The TP Hydro Blast Del Monte is a mid-mallet from TaylorMade's TP Collection, and the first thing you notice is the finish. That soft, satin silver look comes from a hydro blast process, where high-pressure water is fired at the milled head to raise a raw, brushed texture. It cuts glare at address and gives the putter a premium, understated feel that a chrome or nickel finish never quite matches.

The Del Monte shape sits between a compact blade and a full winged mallet. You get real mallet stability behind the ball without the oversized footprint that some players find distracting. What sets this one apart from most mallets in the same size class is the mid toe hang. Face-balanced mallets are the norm here, so a Del Monte that hangs the toe partway down is a deliberate choice aimed at golfers who release the putter through impact.

That combination matters. You're getting the forgiveness of a mallet head with a hang profile that actually rewards a stroke with some arc to it. Put a straight-back-straight-through putter in this and you'll fight it. Put a slight-to-moderate arc stroke behind it and the head wants to do the work for you.

Design

The head is milled from a single block, and the face carries TaylorMade's grooved milling pattern designed to get the ball rolling forward sooner instead of skidding off the face. Feel is firm but not clicky, closer to a solid milled thud than the muted response of an insert putter. On mid-length putts that feedback tells you exactly where you caught it. A single sightline runs across the top of the crown to frame the ball and square the face. The alignment aid is simple on purpose, no busy multi-line grid to overthink. The mid toe hang is built into the neck geometry rather than added on, so the balance point feels natural through the stroke rather than fought against.

Who It's For

• You putt with a slight to moderate arc and want mallet stability without going fully face-balanced.
• You prefer the honest feedback of a milled face over the softer, deadened feel of an insert.
• A clean single sightline suits your eye better than a mallet covered in alignment lines.
• You like the raw, glare-free look of a hydro blast finish and don't mind that it patinas over time.

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

Is the TP Hydro Blast Del Monte face-balanced?

No. It has mid toe hang, meaning the toe drops partway toward the ground when you balance it on your finger. That makes it a better fit for a stroke with some arc than a dead-straight stroke. If you're strictly straight-back-straight-through, a face-balanced mallet will suit you better.

What is the hydro blast finish and does it wear off?

Hydro blast is a raw finish created by blasting the milled head with high-pressure water, which gives it that soft satin silver texture. It's a raw finish, so it will patina and show some wear over time. Many players like the character that develops. If you want it to stay looking new, wipe it down and keep it dry between rounds.

How does the milled face feel compared to an insert putter?

Firmer and more direct. The milled grooves get the ball rolling quickly, and you feel exactly where you struck it on the face. Insert putters like the White Hot models feel softer and more muted. If you rely on feedback off the face to read your speed and strike, the milled Del Monte gives you more of it.

Is the Del Monte a good mallet for a golfer switching from a blade?

It's one of the easier mallets to move into from a blade. The mid toe hang means your existing arc stroke translates without much adjustment, and the head is smaller than a full winged mallet, so it doesn't feel foreign behind the ball. You get more forgiveness on off-center hits while keeping a stroke you already trust.

What length and loft does it come in?

TaylorMade built the TP Collection putters in standard 33, 34, and 35 inch lengths with roughly 3 degrees of loft, which is typical for a milled mallet. Get fit if you can, since length and lie have a bigger effect on your start line than most golfers expect, and the mid toe hang makes a proper fit worth the trouble.

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