Scheffler has been nearly unstoppable since he switched to TaylorMade's Spider Tour X putter.
Jonathan Wall
Strong putting performances powered Payne Stewart and Martin Kaymer to U.S. Open victories at Pinehurst. It’s safe to assume this week’s winner at Pinehurst No. 2 will need to produce a similar performance on the greens.
Some of the favorites in the field are rolling putters featuring popular head shapes and the latest technology. Check out five models that have our attention entering Thursday’s opening round.
TaylorMade Spider Tour X
Spider Tour X has become a popular choice on Tour. Jonathan Wall
Current users: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy
TaylorMade Spider Tour X Custom Putter
THIN WALL UNDERCUT CONSTRUCTION
We’ve engineered a super stable structure by removing excess weight to create high MOI and legendary Spider performance.
STEEL WIREFRAME
Allows engineers to better control weight distribution and CG location.
HYBRAR ECHO® DAMPENER
HYBRAR is behind the face to dampen unwanted vibrations, delivering premium sound and feel on every putt with the best possible sensation.
DIFFERENT CG LOCATION
Each Spider Tour model features different CG locations for optimal putter fitting.
TSS WEIGHTING
TSS weights provide balanced weighting and help optimize performance for all various putter lengths.
GUNMETAL PVD FINISH
The durable PVD coating creates a beautiful high-quality finish.
TRUE PATH™ ALIGNMENT
The patented alignment system provides visual clarity and helps golfers better envision the line to the hole.
WHITE TPU PURE ROLL™ INSERT
Made from a combination of Surlyn and aluminum, the white TPU Pure Roll™ insert creates a softer feel. Grooves are angled at 45° to encourage optimal forward roll as well as better sound, feel and overall roll characteristics. The white insert also creates better symmetry with the white True Path alignment.
REFINED HOSEL DESIGNS
Spider Tour Series includes two different hosel shapes and designs. The small slant produces toe hang, and the double bend produces a face balanced design.
Current users: Max Homa, Patrick Cantlay, Brooks Koepka
Scotty Cameron 2024 Phantom 5 Custom Putter
Designed with an updated, slightly more compact shape with refined wing angles to enhance alignment, the near-face balanced Phantom 5 stays true to its tour-proven design and features a mid-bend shaft, new sight dot alignment and a blade-like feel.
Scott used a lighter Mezz1.Max putter earlier this season. Jonathan Wall
Current users: Adam Scott, Will Zalatoris, Lucas Glover
L.A.B. Golf MEZZ.1 MAX Putter
Zero Torque. Zero Compromise. MEZZ.1 MAX makes it easy for any golfer to benefit from Lie Angle Balance. It looks pretty much like a normal putter. But it actually helps you make putts. MEZZ.1 MAX Stock is our new oversized mallet putter that’s fully CNC machined from a billet of 6061 aircraft aluminum (body) and 303 stainless steel (midsection) to create outrageous stability. It includes 10 weights (eight on the bottom, two on the sides) that allow us to individually build each putter to a golfer’s exact specifications.
Jonathan Wall is GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com’s Managing Editor for Equipment. Prior to joining the staff at the end of 2018, he spent 6 years covering equipment for the PGA Tour. He can be reached at jonathan.wall@golf.com.