11 Jul 2020

Truss: a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure.

More commonly associated with civil engineering, the word is now associated with golf, specifically TaylorMade’s innovative Truss putters. The uniquely shaped family of putters provides an answer for golfers seeking the performance of a high-MOI mallet in a more traditional shape.

It Looks Like Nothing Else, Because It Putts Like Nothing Else
The distinctive look of Truss putters relates directly how the putter performs. At address, the topline will look very familiar, however, the face-on view reveals a hosel structure that’s the defining feature of the entire family.

Creating multiple contact points on the topline reduces the amount of unsupported mass, which in turn improves the stability of the putter face at impact. While traditionally shaped putters with a single contact point on the heel are susceptible to twisting at impact, Truss putters provide exceptional torsional stability and computer modeling shows Truss twisting less on off-center strikes as compared to a traditional blade putter.

Shaping A High MOI Putter
TaylorMade collected data on 40,000 putts hit by golfers of various skill levels and tracked the most common area of the face where strikes occur. It turned out that more than half of the strikes occurred on the toe-side of centre, causing deflection and leading to offline putts. TaylorMade engineers then set out to create a twist-resistant putter that offered greater torsional stability while maintaining a traditional shape.

The Truss hosel design derives its stability and strength from a geometric shaping that’s widely used across various forms of architecture, from home building to bridges, to create foundational stability. Our engineers used the same design elements with our Truss putters, adding stronger horizontal support across the topline.

Having dual contact points on the topline provides greater stability on strikes across the face, delivering the performance of a high-MOI putter with the look of a blade or traditional mallet.

Who It’s Built For
A paradigm shift occurred when TaylorMade introduced the Spider franchise more than a decade ago. Today, approximately 60% of players on the PGA Tour use mallet putters – whereas traditional blades were the majority before that time. As TaylorMade continued to refine and develop the Spider family, countless golfers expressed interest in the performance benefits of a high-MOI mallet but still preferred traditional shaping.

A perfect example is Dustin Johnson, who has enjoyed great success with both Spider and blade-type putters. While his results with the Spider speak for themselves, he also appreciates the clean look and enhanced feel a blade offers.

Four Different Shape Options
Truss will be offered in four distinct models:

TB1 is a heel-shafted blade design that most closely resembles a traditional blade putter. An additional 8g of weight was added to the toe to counterbalance the Truss hosel.

TB2 is a center-shafted blade with the hosel stretching across the center of the face to increase stability.

TM1 is a heel-shafted mallet that combines the Truss hosel with a classic mallet shape.

TM2 is a center-shafted mallet with minimal offset and the hosel stretching across the entire topline. It is the most stable putter in the Truss family.

Each model is finished in nickel cobalt finish and features the Tour-proven Cobalt Blue Pure Roll insert. They come equipped with the KBS Stepless Stability Shaft and Lamkin Sink Fit Skinny grip.

TaylorMade Spider S
Engineers Rely on Advanced Materials and Intelligent Shaping to Push the Boundaries of MOI and Forgiveness

Spider S is the latest member of acclaimed Spider franchise. The uniquely shaped putter family provides the ultimate in stability and forgiveness through high-MOI mallet designs.

Spider S in Chalk

Manufactured from high-grade 6061 aluminium and 100-percent machine milled for precision shaping, the square-frame putter head is outfitted with two 48g tungsten sole weights that are strategically placed on the toe and the heel to help stabilize the putter while also optimizing CG location.

A heavy tungsten backbar is used to further customise swing weight based on the length of the putter. Coming in 55g, 65g and 80g units, the backbar at the rear of the putter is designed to influence head weight, feel and performance. The heaviest weight (80g) pairs with the shortest putter length (33 inches) and vice versa.

Spider S in Navy

The combination of advanced materials and square shaping promotes high MOI for increased forgiveness and consistent roll on strikes across the face. With an MOI of 6,000-plus, Spider S offers the most forgiving performance of any model in the Spider franchise.

Completing the design is the Tour-proven Pure Roll Insert. With Spider S, the company opted for a thicker 5mm surlyn insert designed for better sound, feel and roll characteristics. Comes equipped with the KBS Stepless Stability Shaft and Super Stroke Pistol GTR 1.0 grip.

“With Spider S, we utilize advanced materials and machine milling to create the highest MOI and most forgiving model in our Spider lineup. The beauty and performance of this putter is in all of the tungsten. We use more than 150g in each head to deliver precision weighting and optimal performance.”
— Bill Price, TaylorMade Senior Director of Product Creation

Available in navy and chalk, Spider S comes equipped with the KBS Stepless Stability Shaft and Super Stroke Pistol GTR 1.0 grip.