>2009 HOT LIST

Mallet Putters

By Max Adler
Photos by Jim Herity February 2009

TAYLORMADE MONZA SPIDER
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TAYLORMADE MONZA SPIDER 

STREET PRICE: $170
WEBSITE: taylormadegolf.com

TECH TALK: The combination of a large steel frame and a light aluminum core allows more weight to be pushed rearward. The purpose is a CG depth that is 40.5 millimeters back from the center of the face. Because the movable weight cartridges extend farther from the heel and toe, 60 percent of the head's total weight lies outside the center portion, as defined by the outskirts of the white alignment graphic. As a result, the MOI is 6,750.

PLAYER COMMENTS: (T) "The adjustable weights really give you the chance to get it the way you want it."... (M) "Within six feet, it's deadly." ... (M) "A lot going on visually, but not too distracting. Loved the roll of the insert." ... (T) "Real easy to line up; the ball feels like part of the putter." ... (T) "Last year I was like 'whoa,' but now I like the look."

HOT: One of last year's hottest-selling mallets. About 50,000 Americans can't be wrong.
NOT: Full-court-press alignment graphics could upset the stomachs of some golfers.

 

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November 22, 2009

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