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This thread will serve as the review and feedback thread from the 4 forum members selected to test this putter. This will also be for anyone who has experience with this putter and would like to share their thoughts.
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Spider Si is one of the most stable putters we’ve ever created. Counterbalancing increases the overall MOI of the entire club while the high MOI head helps protect ball speed on off-center hits. That extreme stability helps square the face to the ball and gives the head great consistency on all putts.
The large head is counterbalanced by a 15-inch, 125-gram grip, which increases “stroke stability,” which is your ability to swing the head on a smooth and accurate path.
The putterhead itself is also extremely stable, with an MOI measurement of 6,000+ to help it resist twisting on mis-hits toward the toe and heel.
Spider Si also delivers outstanding feel and roll, owing to its PureRoll Surlyn face insert that’s designed to promote smooth and consistent roll as the ball leaves the face.
If you upgraded to a custom grip option, wouldn't it change the CB portion of the club a lot?First, I'd like to say thank you to THP, JB, GG and Taylormade for this great opportunity, it's a huge privilege.
About Me:
I'm a 16 Hdcp (probably trending the wrong way after this winter). I'm currently playing a Nead Custom putter 8802 model. In the past I've used a Ping Anser C G2 Blade putter.
About the Putter:
I'll be testing the Ghost Spider Si in 35" it also comes in 38" as well. It is available in RH and LH. It is Heel-shafted. There are 10+ custom grip options available site.
Taylormade's Description:
Looks:
I really like the look of this putter, the red stock grip definitely jumps out at you when you first see it, I love the spider graphic as well. The white black and red color scheme go really well together, it definitely offers a great contrast in the head when you look at it at address. The headcover is really cool too, goes well with the putter, and uses a Velcro clasp.
Feel:
The feel of the putter is good, comfortable, with the additional weight you can feel the stability and it makes me feel pretty confident with it in my hands. Also, when I choked down, it definitely added to the stable feeling.
Alignment:
I really like the alignment aids the three white lines against the black backdrop really pop out and frame the ball.
I'm hoping to get out on the course sometime next week and I'm really curious to see how it feels and sounds out on the course.
If you upgraded to a custom grip option, wouldn't it change the CB portion of the club a lot?
Was able to try this guy out today with Bhilln. First thought for me was it was much heavier than my current gamer the Cleveland Smart Square putter. Also the one Brian had was a little long long so it was basically a belly putter for me. It was defiantly nice and soft off the face and I really enjoyed it.
Hey; One man's belly putter is another's standard length. #TallPeopleProblems
Looking forward to everyone's comments on this putter. I wonder how it compares to my Ghost Spider S Counter Balance?
Great write-ups so far guys. I see it says to choke down on it is that something to do with the counter balancing?
Having played counterbalanced putters in the past at 38" and 39", I can say that moving to a 35" cb putter the past few months (smart square then spider mallet) had yielded better results for me. I still grip down a bit, but not as far as I was with the longer putters.Counter ballanced putters are typically 1-2 inches longer than standard putters that I've seen to get a little more weight higher to counter balance with the heavier head. I have the 38" version and am chocking down a little from the top, but I typically play longer than standard putters.
Having played counterbalanced putters in the past at 38" and 39", I can say that moving to a 35" cb putter the past few months (smart square then spider mallet) had yielded better results for me. I still grip down a bit, but not as far as I was with the longer putters.
Nice start
I would be intrested to know if they have made any changes to the Pure Roll incert besides the color on the sides i wonder if sand will still get stuck in there
Got to roll this one briefly before the invitational yesterday and TM has a winner. Very stable at impact and has a little more weight to it than the other TM counterbalanced models which is a good thing to me
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