A few months ago, TaylorMade has refreshed its mySpider Tour custom putter interface. The new mySpider program allows golfers to customize a Spider Tour or Spider Tour X putter.
Since the TaylorMade Spider is one of the hottest putters in golf, I had to take the new interface through its paces.
Today, I’ll give you a quick rundown of the mySpider creation process and also dive a little deeper into the new face options.
Expanded build options
For a few years, the TaylorMade mySpider program has been the gold standard in online putter building. The mySpider program represents much more than just custom painting a stock Spider Tour putter.
Naturally, the cosmetic options are expansive, but now you have several physical build options as well.
First, you need to choose between the Spider Tour and Spider Tour X head shapes. This is an important choice. The physical and weight profiles for the two Spider models are very different.
Before choosing one, I recommend you go to the shop to roll both.
Choose your neck
Your next big decision will be choosing the correct hosel. This is where you can really adapt the mySpider to your needs. Your shot must fit one of the following necks.
- The Neck (moderate toe slope, slight bow stroke)
- Double Bend (minimum tip slope, straight/minimum bow run)
- Short Slant (increased toe hang, slight/strong arch strike)
- Central tree (minimum tip slope, straight/minimum bow run)
Just like choosing the correct body style, choosing the correct neck is an important step. If you are not sure if the collar fits your stroke profile, go to your local shop for help.
The shop can also help you determine if you need loft or lie adjustments. Fortunately, these adjustments are available in the mySpider program. With all these options, you should be able to dial in the construction of your putter to match your stroke.
I strongly suggest understanding all the physical aspects before looking at the beautiful colors. You don’t want to order a custom putter that doesn’t fit your stroke.
Once you have established the body, you can then leave your personal palette.
There are many cosmetic choices. I didn’t do the math, but there are easily thousands of different ways to paint your mySpider. Let your inner artist shine!
When you’re done with the interface, you should have a putter that fits your eye and fits your stroke.
The chef’s kiss at the TaylorMade mySpider interface
Even if you’re not going to buy a mySpider, you should spend some time messing around with the creative interface. It’s awesome, fun and free.
Other companies offer online construction tools, but so far no one has come up with a digital tool to rival TaylorMade.
The selected options update in the putter rendering with minimal lag. If you change your mind, a quick click on the right-hand menu allows you to access the previously selected menu items. When you make a change, the putter changes.
By far the best feature of the mySpider interface is the ability to rotate the generated image of your putter in all directions. This feature gives you a great preview for the putter that will arrive at your door in about four weeks.
The interface is free to use, but don’t be surprised if you end up ordering a putter. After performing all the combinations and seeing your creation from all angles, you want one.
If you get tired of working after a few months, you can finish building and buy another one. I say this from experience…
Regardless, here are the two mySpider builds I created.
Dave’s MySpider Tour
This mySpider Tour was a direct reflection of another mySpider putter that I was playing at the time of ordering. Like I said, be careful when playing with the interface. I can drive you to a new putter in your garage.
On a dark day in April, I built this purple mySpider Tour with the previous mySpider interface.
Today’s MySpider Tour is very similar in construction to that purple mySpider. I wanted to compare the previous model’s PureRoll insert head to head with the new milled aluminum insert.
Once I established the construction specifications, I played with the colors. Splashes of purple here and there, but nothing too flashy.
This putter was built for the business of making putts.
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Dave’s mySpider Tour X
The construction of mySpider Tour X was driven by whim more than work. On the green, I get better results from the Spider Tour shape than the Spider Tour X.
The slightly bigger, boxier profile of the Spider Tour looks better to me at address and the more rear weight feels better during the stroke.
As such, I built the Spider Tour X with a theme that coincided with the movie I really liked last summer. Can you guess which movie?
Like a true fanboy, I set out to build the mySpider Tour X of Spiderman. I figured if no one remembered who he was, then Peter Parker should have had plenty of time to practice his power.
Naturally, the build required a lot of red and blue to match his classic outfit. This build opens the door to future mySpider costume-themed creations. After Secret Wars, it will be time to build a black and white version.
(Hopefully that’s not a spoiler for you.)
It was not a purely aesthetic exercise. I built the mySpider Tour X with the same L-neck and specs as the mySpider Tour to see how the non-milled aluminum insert compared to the other two inserts.
Since the body shape and weight are different, the comparison is less valid, but I thought I should be able to collect some feel and roll information.
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A story of three faces
The availability of the new milled aluminum face was the thing that excited me the most about the new mySpider program. I’m a fan of the PureRoll Surlyn insert, but sometimes I just want a little more pop.
In my previous experiences, the PureRoll2 insert with its aluminum interior produced a slightly warmer roll than the original PureRoll, but it wasn’t as pleasant to the feel.
My hope was that the feel and pop of the milled aluminum insert would check all my boxes.
After a few controlled tests, I can confirm the TaylorMade feel scale is accurate. The PureRoll feels the softest, the PureRoll2 with aluminum is a bit firmer and the milled aluminum face has the firmest feel.
The milled aluminum feel is firm but not without richness. It is not a dead metal face. It gives you impact feedback and provides a crisp roll.
The roll ranking for me from hot to cold was: milled aluminum, PureRoll Syrlyn, PureRoll2 aluminum.
For some reason, I’m having trouble calibrating the stroke and roll with the PureRoll2. The distances were much more inconsistent than with the other two. It is also due to the insert that is in the Spider Tour X instead of the Spider Tour body. There are too many variables to blame just the insert, but it was the best of the three for me.
As for the other two, the milled aluminum insert just outshines the PureRoll. It was the more consistent of the two for me.
I also believe that the addition of a Lamkin Deep Etch grip to the new mySpider Tour played into the final decision. I think they are over the big round putter grips. I love the repeatable way my hands interface with the contours of the Lamkin.
Trust your Peter tingle and build your mySpider
If you’re in the market for a new Spider, go with the mySpider rather than a stock model found at your local golf shop. You’ll spend about $70 more for the full custom experience.
Yes, you will have to wait about a month for it to arrive, but it will be worth it. For a little more than the price of a dozen premium balls, you can get the exact Spider you want.
Choose your options and press the Buy Now button. After a few weeks, you will have your Spider.
“That’s all it is, Miles. A leap of faith.”
If you’re a zero-torque player, don’t forget TaylorMade has it too mySpider ZT customizer
With extensive options and a top-notch computer interface, TaylorMade’s MySpider Tour program is a no-brainer for anyone shopping for a new Spider.
You still have time to build one as a gift for the upcoming holidays. It will be the only time that finding a spider under the Christmas tree is a good thing. If the box has your name on it, that’s better.
Build your mySpider Tour at TaylorMadeGolf.com.
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