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6 Reasons PGA Tour Pros Trust TaylorMade Putters

Dec 11, 2025, 2:00 PM CUT

The numbers don’t lie: in 2025, TaylorMade dominated the greens with 15 PGA Tour wins, all achieved using just six distinct putter models. That kind of concentration happens only when the equipment is doing serious work. Scottie Scheffler’s run of victories and Rory McIlroy’s major-winning performance are prime examples of how these putters performed under pressure across very different setups and conditions.

Here’s why these six putters stood above everything else on Tour.

1. Spider Tour X: The Season’s Most Trusted Performer

Every since Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy scored 14 overall wins in 2024 with the mallet design putter, they have become incredibly popular. That's why it's a feature added to the Spider Tour X. Its stability, high forgiveness, and predictable rollout explain why so many pros reached for it when they needed precision.
Used in wins by:

  • Ben Griffin – World Wide Technology Championship (2025)
  • Chris Gotterup – Genesis Scottish Open (2025)
  • Karl Vilips – Puerto Rico Open (2025)

2. Spider Tour X X1: The Most Dominant Winner of 2025

The X1 variant recorded more victories than any other TaylorMade model, largely due to its heavier feel and added control. When the World No. 1 needs a putter to close out six different wins, it signals unmistakable trust in the model’s stability and consistency.
Seems like Scottie Scheffler’s favorite, as he won many tournaments with Spider Tour X X1. A few of them from 2025 are:

  • Procore Championship (2025)
  • BMW Championship (2025)
  • Open Championship (2025)
  • Memorial Tournament (2025)
  • PGA Championship (2025)
  • CJ Cup Byron Nelson (2025)

3. Spider Tour T3: Precision Under Tournament Pressure

This compact mallet appeals to players who want modern stability with a traditional shape. Fleetwood’s ranking first in SG: Putting that week highlights the T3’s ability to control pace and lines on demanding setups. Tommy Fleetwood used in Tour Championship (2025)

4. Spider Tour X X3: The High-Stability Option for Clutch Greens

The X3 added notable depth and balance to TaylorMade’s lineup, especially on pressure-packed Sundays. When a major champion wins three times with the same model, it underscores the putter’s repeatable performance. Used in wins by Rory McIlroy in:

  • Masters Tournament (2025)
  • Players Championship (2025)
  • AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (2025)

5. Spider Tour Red: The Proven Classic That Still Wins

Despite newer models dominating the Tour, this iconic red mallet continues to deliver. Its alignment-friendly shape and familiar feel make it a timeless option that remains relevant even in modern fields. Nick Taylor won the Sony Open (2025) with the Spider Tour Red putter.

6. Spider ZT: New-Age Stability for Confident Strokes

The ZT added a fresh silhouette and enhanced balance, allowing pros to attack putts without fear. Harman’s sixth-place SG: Putting performance that week shows how the ZT helps maintain consistency across all four rounds. Brian Harman used in Valero Texas Open (2025)

Across the 2025 PGA Tour season, TaylorMade putters earned 15 victories. But the real story lies in the six unique models that repeatedly delivered under pressure. Whether it was Scheffler’s dominance with the X1, McIlroy’s precision with the X3, or multiple winners leaning on the Tour X, these putters proved one thing: The trust wasn’t built on hype; it was built on wins.

Written by

Dolly Bhamrick

Edited by

Siddharth Shirwadkar

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