In this comparison, we are looking at two putters from TaylorMade's Spider FCG series: the Slant Putter and the #1 Putter. Both putters are designed to offer the forgiveness of a mallet putter with the feel and weighting of a blade putter. The Slant Putter is ideal for players with a large or moderate arc in their putting stroke, while the #1 Putter is perfect for players with a mild arc. Both putters feature TaylorMade’s CU29 Copper pure roll insert for a soft and controlled feel, and a T-path alignment for improved accuracy. However, the Slant Putter has a slant neck design, while the #1 Putter features an L-Neck. The final verdict is that both putters are great options, but the choice between the two will depend on the player's putting stroke.

TaylorMade Spider FCG Slant Putter summary

The TaylorMade Spider FCG Slant Putter is a mallet-shaped putter designed for players with an arc putting stroke. It offers the forgiveness of a mallet putter with the feel and weighting of a blade putter. The putter features a CU29 Copper pure roll insert, which is designed to be a heavier weight to create a more forward center of gravity. This insert is similar in feel to the traditional pure roll insert, designed to increase topspin for a more consistent roll. The putter is more forgiving than many blade putters, but not as forgiving as a full mallet weighted putter.

The weight of the putter is mostly right behind the face in the front of the putter, giving it the feel of a blade putter while having the shape of a semi-mallet. The putter also features TaylorMade’s T-path alignment, which is the white “T” seen on the crown of the club with a black center line across the putter head for added alignment. This putter is great for players with an arc in their putting stroke, as the slant neck design is made mainly for large and moderate arcing strokes. The putter comes in 33”, 34”, and 35” lengths with three different neck styles to fit any stroke type.

TaylorMade Spider FCG #1 Putter summary

The TaylorMade Spider FCG #1 Putter, like the Slant Putter, is a mallet-shaped putter designed for players with a minimal arc in their stroke. It also offers the forgiveness of a mallet putter with the feel and weighting of a blade putter. The putter features the same CU29 Copper pure roll insert as the Slant Putter, providing a soft and controlled feel. The putter is more forgiving than many blade putters, but not as forgiving as a full mallet weighted putter.

The weight of the putter is mostly right behind the face in the front of the putter, giving it the feel of a blade putter while having the shape of a semi-mallet. The putter also features TaylorMade’s T-path alignment, which is the white “T” seen on the crown of the club with a black center line across the putter head for added alignment. This putter is great for players with a very small arc in their stroke, as the L-Neck design is mainly made for straight back and through strokes and very moderate arcs. The putter comes in both 34” and 35” lengths with three different neck styles to fit any stroke type.

Similarities

Both the TaylorMade Spider FCG Slant Putter and the #1 Putter are mallet-shaped putters designed to offer the forgiveness of a mallet putter with the feel and weighting of a blade putter. They both feature TaylorMade’s CU29 Copper pure roll insert for a soft and controlled feel, and a T-path alignment for improved accuracy. Both putters have the majority of their weight right behind the face in the front of the putter, giving them the feel of a blade putter while having the shape of a semi-mallet. Both putters come in different lengths and neck styles to fit any stroke type.

Differences and Who They're Good For

The main difference between the TaylorMade Spider FCG Slant Putter and the #1 Putter is the neck design. The Slant Putter has a slant neck design, which is ideal for players with a large or moderate arc in their putting stroke. On the other hand, the #1 Putter features an L-Neck design, which is perfect for players with a mild arc in their stroke.

The Slant Putter is great for golfers who want the alignment aid and design of a mallet while having the feel and weighting of a blade putter, and who have a large or moderate arc in their putting stroke. The #1 Putter is perfect for golfers who want the same benefits but have a mild arc in their putting stroke.

Analysis on Who’s the Winner

When it comes to feel and control, both putters perform exceptionally well due to the CU29 Copper pure roll insert. They both offer a soft and controlled feel, making it a tie in this dimension.

In terms of forgiveness, both putters are more forgiving than many blade putters, but not as forgiving as a full mallet weighted putter. However, the Slant Putter is slightly more forgiving due to its slant neck design, making it the winner in this dimension.

For alignment, both putters feature TaylorMade’s T-path alignment, which greatly aids in accuracy. Therefore, it's a tie in this dimension.

In terms of fitting different stroke types, both putters come in different lengths and neck styles to fit any stroke type. However, the Slant Putter is more versatile as it is ideal for players with a large or moderate arc in their putting stroke, while the #1 Putter is only perfect for players with a mild arc. Therefore, the Slant Putter is the winner in this dimension.

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Conclusions

In conclusion, both the TaylorMade Spider FCG Slant Putter and the #1 Putter are excellent choices for golfers looking for the forgiveness of a mallet putter with the feel and weighting of a blade putter. They both offer a soft and controlled feel, improved accuracy, and come in different lengths and neck styles to fit any stroke type. However, the Slant Putter is slightly more forgiving and versatile, making it the overall winner in this comparison. Nevertheless, the choice between the two will ultimately depend on the player's putting stroke.