TaylorMade Spider Tour Torched Tour X and F putter review: Simply Fantastic!

Introduction

TaylorMade has expanded its Spider family for 2026 with an all-new lineup featuring four distinct models. Alongside the familiar Spider Tour and Tour X, the range now includes the winged-back Spider Tour F and the more compact, mallet-style Spider Tour V.

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One of the most eye-catching updates is the new “Torched” finish, a premium aesthetic inspired by the custom Spider Tour X used by Rory McIlroy. The finish gives the putters a distinctive appearance while maintaining the high-MOI performance characteristics that have made the Spider series one of the most popular mallet putter families on tour and among amateur golfers alike.

I’ve been testing both the Spider Tour X Torched and the Tour F on the course to evaluate their looks, feel, forgiveness, and overall performance. Here’s how they compare and whether either deserves a place in your bag…

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TaylorMade, TaylorMade Spider Tour, Spider Tour, Rory McIlroy, Tour Torched

NCG Summary & rating

How I undertook the review

I tested these putters at my home club over the weekend as well as at an away course for a round of golf. This meant that I got to use the putters on different types of greens with different speeds.

Technology

The White TPU Pure Roll™ insert remains in place for this year’s Spider Tour models. Constructed from a mixture of Surlyn and aluminium, the grooves sit at a 45° angle. This aims to grab that ball on impact, helping to produce an end over end roll. The roll is a key feature of a Spider as it aims to improve straight line performance and distance.

Key benefits	Downsides
Mixture of alignment aid – TruePath is much bolder offering a better visual to frame the ball. The single sight line is clean and simple, for a player who likes a more traditional look.	None – I really liked them!
Stunning torched finish – Wow! This is what you call an upgrade. The whole colourway, including the headcover detailing is spot on.
Great sound and feel – The much loved white TPU face insert remaining provide an outstanding sound and feel off the putter face.

TaylorMade Spider Tour Torched Face | Source: NCG

Behind the face, is a HYBRAR ECHO® Damper works to remove unwanted vibrations which helps to deliver a premium sound and feel at impact. The body itself is hollow, allowing weights to be pushed to the perimeters. This shift in centre of gravity (CG) helps to increase the stability of the putter and MOI.

A new textured aluminium sole plate that not only adds a new look but improve the sit points. This means more sole stability so less chance the ball has of slipping on the grass.

TaylorMade Spider Tour Torched Sole | Source: NCG

Spider Tour X Torched

The Spider Tour X is a more compact head shaping than the standard Spider Tour putter and it’s very much a shaping that suits my eye. I put this straight in the bag over the weekend and was very excited to get to the first green to see how it performed – which started off great, holing an 18ft putt!

I was surprised by how light the putter felt as some mallets can be very heavy yet I didn’t think this affected the stability of the stroke. The greens were rolling pretty quick and the softer face insert really helped with this. Off the putter face a stroke produced a very nice sound, which is always a nice bonus.

NCG Final Verdict

TaylorMade have nailed the 2026 line of Spider Tour putters, introducing a new Torched PVD finish the range looks unreal whilst keeping the high level of performance that you’d expect from a Spider. Both the Tour X and F sit great behind the ball and the new variation of alignment options means there’s more configuration options to suit every golfer.

If you’re looking for a new mallet putter, I’d very much recommend checking out the new Spider Tour Torched PVD line up!

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Loft	3°
Lie	70°
Face insert	White TPU Pure Roll™
Finish	Torched PVD
Headcover Included	Yes
Shaft	KBS CT Putter 120 Stepless Black
Grips	SuperStroke Pistol 1.0 Black/White SuperStroke 2.0 XL 13.75” Black/White

Neck bend	Alignment	Hand	Lengths
L-Neck	Single Sight Line	RH/LH	35″ RH only, 34″ RH only
Small Slant	True Path™	RH/LH	35″, 34″ RH only, 33″ RH only
Double Bend	True Path™	RH/LH	35″, 34″ RH only

Neck bend	Alignment	Hand	Lengths
L-Neck	Single Sight Line	RH	35″ RH only, 34″ RH only

Loft	3°
Lie	70°
Face insert	White TPU Pure Roll™
Finish	Torched PVD
Headcover Included	Yes
Shaft	KBS CT Putter 120 Stepless Black
Grips	SuperStroke Pistol 1.0 Black/White SuperStroke 2.0 XL 13.75” Black/White

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TaylorMade Spider Tour Torched Tour X and F putter review: Simply fantastic!

Introduction

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NCG Summary & rating

NCG SUMMARY

Key Facts

Key benefits and downsides

First Impressions

How I undertook the review

Technology

Spider Tour X Torched

Spider Tour F Torched

NCG Final Verdict

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