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TaylorMade’s New Spider FCG Putter Resembles A Mallet, But Feels Like A Blade

August 10, 2020 By GNN

The “Spider” name is certainly familiar, but FCG stands for “Forward Centre of Gravity” in TaylorMade’s new Spider FCG putter, designed for golfers seeking the forgiveness of a mallet with the feel of a blade

At the core of all Spider designs is a legacy of advanced materials and increased stability. While that remains true with Spider FCG, a new and innovative construction allows the company to deliver a putter that upholds the Spider tradition, while simultaneously performing like a blade.

Looks Like a Mallet

Featuring a new T-Sightline True Path , Spider FCG resembles a more traditional mallet shape, compared to other Spider designs. The optically engineered alignment feature allows the golfer to aim with the front edge and/or the vertical line , creating a perpendicular alignment aid . Rich aesthetics are brought to life through contrasting colours , sharp lines and copper accents.

“In developing Spider FCG, we sought insights from many of the top players on tour. We compiled that information to construct a clean and traditional mallet shape that performs in a non-traditional way. The result is an intelligently designed, high-MOI mallet that’s built for golfers who have an arced putting stroke,” said Bill Price, TaylorMade’s senior director of product creation, putter and wedges.

“Forward CG placement lets the toe release freely like a blade, while the mallet shape and perimeter weighting help maintain the signature Spider family forgiveness,” he added.

Feels Like a Blade

Engineering a mallet with blade-like performance starts with CG placement. In traditional mallet designs, much of the weight is in the perimeter and rear of the putter head, which helps to increase MOI and enhance distance control.

With Spider FCG, two thirds of the total head weight is located in the anterior, allowing the toe to rotate around that centre of mass .

In order to front-load the head, an adjustable weight port was positioned on the sole of the putter directly behind the face. Heavy heel and toe tungsten weights account for more than 100g of weight, while a lightweight rear canopy rounds out the shape.

Further adding to the forward CG properties is the CU 29 Pure Roll insert. Crafted from 100 per cent pure copper, this 25g insert is the heaviest TaylorMade has ever constructed . However, like other Pure Roll designs, its 45 degree grooves are engineered to increase topspin and improve forward roll across varying surfaces, helping the ball start and stay on its intended line.

In addition to the performance attributes, the metal insert delivers a firmer feel and adds to the blade-like performance of the putter.

With Spider FCG, the mallet shape and perimeter weighting help maintain that forgiveness for which Spiders are renowned. In conjunction with the forward CG placement, this design encourages a free release of the toe (like a blade) and provides an option for golfers with an arced stroke who still seek forgiveness and help with alignment.

Spider FCG is available in three different hosel types, each meant for a different style of putting stroke.

The Short Slant hosel offers 46 degrees of toe hang (squarely in range with most blade models) to fit golfers with a significant amount of face rotation. The L – Neck has 25 degrees of toe hang for golfers with moderate face rotation and the Single Bend is the most face balanced of the three, better aligning with golfers who have minimal rotation in the putting stroke.

Specifications, Pricing and Availability

Available at retail beginning Sept. 4 , Spider FCG ($469.99 Cdn.) will come equipped with KBS Stepless Black CT Putter Shaft as well as the Super Stroke Pistol Black/White 1.0 PT grip . It’s available in lengths of 33, 34 and 35 inches in both RH and LH.

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