Scottie Scheffler hit his breaking point after a solid finish at the WM Phoenix, shooting 68-66-66-66 to tie for third. Despite his performance, he struggled as one of the worst putters in the field who made the cut during the West Coast Swing. While still holding the No. 1 spot in the world, he had accumulated four top-10 finishes in five PGA Tour starts without a win.
Prior to the 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Scheffler made a shift from a heel-toe weighted blade putter to a TaylorMade Spider Tour X with a unique L-shaped hosel. Following this change, Scheffler dominated, winning not only at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but also at the Players Championship and the Masters in subsequent weeks.
The True Path alignment system makes aiming the Spider Tour X L-Neck easier. (David Dusek/Golfweek)
The TaylorMade Spider putters feature a gunmetal finish, aluminum wireframe body, True Path alignment system, and a vibration-dampening system to enhance performance. Scheffler’s Spider Tour X L-Neck putter has a hosel that creates ideal balance for his slightly arced putting stroke.
Equipped with a Pure Roll insert made with Surlyn, the putter boasts grooves that facilitate a forward roll upon impact. With specific specifications such as 3 degrees of loft, a 72-degree lie angle, and a 35.5-inch length, Scheffler found success with this putter, securing multiple victories on the Tour.
In July, TaylorMade made Scheffler’s winning putter available to the public for purchase.
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How is Scottie Scheffler’s TaylorMade Spider Tour X L-Neck putter made?
This video created by TaylorMade shows the step-by-step process of creating Scottie Scheffler’s Spider Tour X L-Neck putter.
How much did Scottie Scheffler’s putting improve in 2024?
Estimate a PGA Tour player’s putting proficiency by analyzing their Strokes Gained: Putting average. This metric measures the difference in performance based on putting quality, displayed in fractions of a stroke during a round. Despite Scheffler’s consistent performance in driving, iron play, and short game, his putting was a significant factor in his ability to stay competitive.
With a focus on Scheffler’s improvement after adopting the TaylorMade Spider Tour X L-Neck, his Strokes Gained: Putting average demonstrated a positive trend, as illustrated in the chart below.
How does Scottie Scheffler’s 2024 putting compare to previous seasons?
Previous seasons saw Scottie Scheffler struggle with putting compared to his other golfing skills. While his 2023 performance was subpar in putting, the shift to the TaylorMade Spider Tour L-Neck in 2024 resulted in improved rankings and overall consistency on the greens.
Reflecting on his decision to switch to a mallet putter, Scheffler explained:
“I had tried a different Spider during the playoffs last year. It was different from the one I used last week [the Spider X Tour L-Neck]. I struggled with alignment and strikes with my previous putter, but the Spider putter’s design helped me focus better and achieve better results.”
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