TaylorMade TP Reserve B11 Putter

Blade Putter

The TP Reserve B11 is TaylorMade's answer for the golfer who wants a milled blade with no gimmicks. It's a compact heel-toe design cut from stainless steel, with a clean top line and no sightline stamped across the flange. If you line up putts with the leading edge and the topline of the head, this putter gives you exactly that and nothing to distract from it.

What sets the B11 apart from a lot of blades is the toe hang. This is a full toe hang model, meaning the face rotates hard through the stroke. That's not for everyone. It rewards a player whose putter swings on a noticeable arc, opening on the way back and squaring through impact by feel rather than by holding the face dead square. Pair it with a straight-back-straight-through stroke and you'll fight it all day.

TaylorMade built the Reserve line as the premium tier, and the B11 reflects that in the milling and the finish. The face milling gives a firm but soft feel off a firmer insert-free surface, the kind of feedback that tells you where you struck it without a harsh click. This is a putter for a player who has a repeatable arc and wants a tool that gets out of the way.

Design

The B11 is a traditional blade shape with a slight bit more heft in the head than an old-school Anser copy. The neck is a plumber's-style hosel that produces the full toe hang, and the balance point sits well toward the toe when you rest the shaft across your finger. The top line is clean, satin-finished to cut glare, with no alignment line, dot, or sightdot on the flange. The face is milled for a consistent roll and a soft, muted sound at contact. Because there's no insert, the feedback comes straight through the steel, so mishits toward the heel or toe register clearly in your hands. That honesty is the point. This is not a forgiving cavity mallet that hides your misses, and the B11 doesn't pretend to be one.

Who It's For

• You have a distinct arc in your stroke and want a putter whose toe hang matches that motion instead of fighting it.
• Alignment aids clutter your eye and you'd rather set up to the topline and leading edge with nothing else in the frame.
• Feel matters more than forgiveness, and you want honest feedback on where you struck the face.
• You're a mid-to-low handicap player confident in your face control who doesn't need a mallet propping up your stroke.
• You want a milled premium blade and are willing to pay for the finish and feel that come with the Reserve line.

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 kind of stroke does the TP Reserve B11 suit?

A strong arc. The B11 has full toe hang, so the face wants to open going back and rotate closed through impact. Players who release the putter and swing it on a curved path will feel matched to it. If your stroke is straight back and straight through, a face-balanced mallet will serve you better.

Does the B11 have an alignment line?

No. The topline is clean with no sightline, dot, or aiming aid on the flange. You aim it using the leading edge and the shape of the head, which is how a lot of blade purists prefer to set up. If you rely on a line to square the face, this isn't the model for you.

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

Firmer and more connected. There's no soft insert dampening the strike, so you get the feedback straight through the steel. The face milling keeps the sound muted rather than clicky, but you'll clearly feel a heel or toe miss. That directness is a feature for better players and a downside if you want your mishits masked.

Is the B11 a good putter for a high handicapper?

Usually not the best fit. It's a compact blade with full toe hang and no alignment aid, which asks a lot of your face control and stroke consistency. Higher handicappers tend to putt better with a mallet that has more forgiveness and a sightline. If you have a repeatable arc and trust your stroke, the B11 works regardless of handicap.

Where does the B11 sit in TaylorMade's putter lineup?

It's part of the TP Reserve line, TaylorMade's premium milled tier that sits above the standard Spider and TP models. The Reserve blades and mallets carry heavier milling, a nicer finish, and a higher price than the mainstream range. The B11 is the traditional heel-toe blade option within that family.

Alternatives to the TaylorMade TP Reserve B11

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

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