TaylorMade Spider Tour Small Slant Putter (2026 Torched)

The 2026 Spider Tour Small Slant is TaylorMade’s classic high MOI mallet with 29 degrees of toe hang, so golfers with an arc in their stroke can use a Spider too.

Why it made the list

The Spider is one of the most familiar mallets in golf, and it is built around stability. A thin wall undercut head moves weight away from the face, so the head resists twisting when you miss the center.

Most big mallets are face balanced, which suits a straight stroke. This version uses a Small Slant hosel with 29 degrees of toe hang, which TaylorMade says is made for golfers with a more pronounced arc. That gives arc putters a forgiving mallet that does not fight the stroke.

What it does well

• Fits an arcing stroke thanks to the Small Slant neck and 29 degrees of toe hang
• Helps you aim with TaylorMade’s patented True Path alignment on the top of the head
• Gets the ball rolling with a white TPU Pure Roll insert that has grooves angled at 45 degrees
• Softens sound and feel with a HYBRAR ECHO damper behind the face
• Looks new with the Torched PVD finish that arrived with the 2026 Spider family

The insert blends Surlyn and aluminum for a soft feel, and the damper behind it cuts unwanted vibration for a quieter strike.

Who it’s for

Buy it if you want a forgiving mallet but your stroke has a clear arc. It also suits golfers who struggle to aim, since the True Path lines frame the ball and point down the target line. High handicappers who miss the center often will get the most out of the stable head.

Who should skip it

Skip this neck if your stroke goes straight back and straight through. The same Spider Tour head comes with a face balanced Double Bend Counterbalance neck that suits that motion better. Golfers who like a small, simple head at address may also find the Spider shape busy.

Key specs, explained

Toe hang is how far the toe points down when you balance the shaft on a finger. At 29 degrees, the Small Slant sits in the middle of the range, which matches a moderate to strong arc. The half shaft offset sets your hands slightly ahead of the face. Loft is 3 degrees and lie is 70 degrees.

The stock shaft is the KBS CT Putter 120 Stepless Black, and the grip is a SuperStroke Pistol 1.0. You can order it in 33, 34 or 35 inches, right or left handed. TaylorMade says the Spider Tour has the deepest center of gravity in the Torched lineup, 36 mm behind the leading edge.

How it compares

The Odyssey Ai-DUAL #7 DB Putter is a face balanced fang mallet for straight strokes, and Callaway had it at $249.99 today. The Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square Jailbird Putter is a zero torque mallet that balances toe up. Choose the Spider Tour Small Slant if you have an arc and want a traditional mallet feel.

Good to know

The Torched Spider Tour family went on sale in June 2026 at $349.99 for each neck. Besides the Small Slant, there is an L-Neck with 23 degrees of toe hang and a single sight line, plus the face balanced Double Bend Counterbalance with a larger SuperStroke 2.0 XL grip. Check that your length and hand are in stock before you order.

Questions about the Spider Tour Small Slant

Is the Spider Tour Small Slant good for a straight stroke?

No, it is built for an arcing stroke because of its 29 degrees of toe hang. For a straight stroke, look at the face balanced Double Bend Counterbalance version of the same head.

What changed on the 2026 Spider Tour?

The most visible change is the new Torched PVD finish. The head keeps the Pure Roll insert, the HYBRAR ECHO damper and True Path alignment on the Small Slant model.

Does the Spider Tour come left handed?

Yes, TaylorMade offers every Torched Spider Tour neck in right and left hand. Lengths are 33, 34 and 35 inches.