You will all have a preference for looks, but it’s what is inside that might transform ‘appeal’ into a ‘long-term love affair’.

The brands deliver so much beauty and technology in putters. They’re trying to turn a putter into your magic wand. The Taylormade TP Black Soto is a good example. Traditional blade shape with an L-neck hosel. But what you can’t ‘see’ is a 39° of toe hang.

‘Toe hang’ impacts the flow of the toe through the stroke. A lot of toe hang flow is required if you have a strong arc and a lot of face rotation. It will help you square the face at impact to improve your line. 

The very obvious alignment advantages of the Spider Tour S Counter Balance disguise some of the other benefits delivered by its extreme MOI and stability.

It is face balanced, meaning that it works best for those with ‘quieter hands’ and a straight-back-straight-through putting stroke.

A heavier head weight and counter-balance grip also help deliver maximum stability. 

And you certainly can’t judge on looks. There are 12 Spider Tour putter models, all with different toe hangs. They all look similar. Look how identical the two TP Reserve Putters look below. But very different toe hang. Depending on your stroke, one will be much easier to square the face at impact than the other. 

Don’t waste the technology

Spider Tour X L-Neck
21° Toe Hang

Spider Tour X
30° Toe Hang

Spider Tour Double Bend
Face Balanced

Set up a date first

An enduring love affair with your putter is the result of important first steps. Are you set up at address in the best way for your stroke? Does the putter make it easier to return the face square? Does it feel natural and comfortable? Get that right. Smallest club. Small change. Big win.  

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