Okay, so, a while back, I got this itch to mess around with putters. I was using an old putter with an agsi insert, it was alright, but I wanted to try something new. That’s when I saw some buzz about the Taylormade Spider putters. I heard some good things, like how they’re super stable and all that.
Honestly, I was pretty curious. It felt like everyone and their grandma was talking about these Spider putters. There are a bunch of different ones, like the Spider X, the Spider S, and the one I ended up focusing on – the Ghost Spider.
I did a little digging, and from what I gathered, the Ghost Spider is basically the same as the original Monza Spider. They talked about something called “High MOI,” which I guess means it’s supposed to help with off-center hits. Seemed like a good thing, so I started looking around to see if anyone was selling one.
I found a few discussions online. Some folks were comparing the Spider Tour and the Ghost Spider. One guy said he bought the Spider Tour for some big bucks, and then the Ghost Spider came out for way cheaper. He was a little miffed, I think. But it got me thinking, maybe this Ghost Spider is a good deal.
- Pulled the Trigger: I finally decided to just go for it and bought a used Ghost Spider. It wasn’t too expensive, so I figured, why not?
- First Impressions: When I got it, the first thing I noticed was the white color, it was pretty clean. It felt a little heavier than my old putter, but in a good way. It felt solid, you know?
- Testing it Out: I took it to the putting green and started rolling some putts. The alignment lines on it were helpful. It did feel pretty stable, like even when I didn’t hit it perfectly, the ball still went pretty straight.
- Short Putts: I’m usually not the best at short putts. I always try to ding them, but with this Ghost Spider, I noticed I was making more of those knee-knockers. That was a nice surprise.
- Longer Putts: The weight of the putter took some getting used to on longer putts. I had to adjust my stroke a bit, but once I got the hang of it, the distance control was actually pretty good.
My Final Thoughts
So, after using the Ghost Spider for a while, I think it’s a pretty solid putter. It’s definitely different from what I was used to, but in a good way. It’s not a magic wand or anything, but it did seem to help me sink a few more putts, especially those short ones. If you’re thinking about trying a Spider putter, the Ghost might be a good one to start with, especially since you can probably find a used one for a decent price. Just my two cents.
