TaylorMade introduce three new premium counterbalanced putters

One year ago, TaylorMade Golf Company released their most stable putters ever – the counterbalanced Daddy Long Legs and the counterbalanced Spider Blade. Later, TaylorMade expanded its counterbalance putter offerings to include the Spider Mallet and the ultra-stable Ghost Spider Si.

TaylorMade have now announced the new counterbalanced models of the Daddy Long Legs, Spider Blade and Spider Mallet, each with Tour-inspired aesthetics.

Crafted from the insights of TaylorMade Tour Professionals, the new designs feature an enhanced colour scheme, including a luxurious black finish and white tungsten heel/toe weights, which frame the ball at address. A matte-black shaft and high-polish sole round out the premium aesthetics.

“The new tour-inspired cosmetic is visually stunning, while also delivering the ultimate in stability and performance,” said Tomo Bystedt, TaylorMade’s director of iron, wedge and putter creation. “Each of these putters promote an extremely stable putting stroke, to help golfers deliver a consistent roll time after time.”

Daddy Long Legs is the most stable putter in the trio, with an MOI of more than 8,500.  The high-MOI design resists twisting at impact to protect ball speed on off-center hits, promoting a reliable roll regardless of where the ball is struck on the face.

At more than 5,200 MOI, the Spider Blade offers the stability of a mallet putter in a blade shape to promote outstanding twist-resistance and distance control on off-center hits. TaylorMade research indicates that the Spider Blade is 50% more stable than traditional blade-style putters*. All three models feature a heavy steel frame, and tungsten heel and toe weights, all designed to raise the MOI to deliver increased head stability.

TaylorMade Tour Staff pros who contributed to the development of these premium putters include Sergio Garcia, who finished tied for second at The Open Championship using the new counterbalanced Spider Mallet; Jason Day; Boo Weekley; and Troy Matteson. Garcia recorded just 26 putts in his artful final round at The Open Championship.

To optimise counterbalance technology, grip two to three inches below the top end of the grip when assuming a normal stance, posture and address. By doing so, more weight is “above” the golfer’s hands, which is key for increasing stroke-stability. Because players should grip down, each new Ghost Spider putter is offered two lengths:  38” and 35”.  The 38” is for players who traditionally use a 34”-36” putter, while the 35” option is for players who traditionally use a 32”-34” putter.

*Stability gain is based on comparison of overall club MOI values in the primary stroke plane vs. traditional putter (Daytona 12).

TaylorMade putter pricing, options and availability

The new Daddy Long Legs is priced at £189, €229.00, 2,099 SEK, 1895 NOK, 1,799 DKK, 319 CHF.

The Spider Blade and Spider Mallet are priced at £179, €219.00, 1,999 SEK, 1,795 NOK, 1,699 DKK, 309 CHF.

Each model is offered in a single bend 35” or 38” shaft. Retail availability begins August 15 in Europe. For more information, please visit www.taylormadegolf.com