Putter · 2020
TaylorMade Spider FCG
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 2 September 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks89
- Distance85
- Feel85
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Rated highest for looks and distance; its softest dimension is workability.
You want a blade's release and feel but will not give up mallet steadiness.
You want maximum forgiveness, or you like a soft, quiet strike.
Pros
- The toe swings through the way it does on a thin head, but with more metal behind it
- The firmest, most direct feel in the Spider range, if soft inserts leave you cold
- Three necks were sold, from face-balanced to more hang than any other Spider
- A crown that frames the line clearly without a big head behind it
Cons
- Weight at the front costs stability against the rear-weighted Spiders
- The copper face will read as harsh to anyone used to a soft insert
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongA mallet body with the weight at the front rather than the back, steadier than a blade but no Spider flagship.
Distance
ExcellentPace was the strong point in testing, the copper face pushing the ball into a forward roll early.
Workability
FairThe toe swings more freely than on any other Spider, which is the whole reason this head exists.
Feel
ExcellentCopper behind the face makes this the firmest Spider, solid rather than soft at impact.
Sound
ExcellentA crisper, harder note than the muted inserts elsewhere in the family.
Looks at address
ExcellentBlack against white across the crown throws the aiming line into relief, on a head small enough not to loom.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at 2020 TaylorMade Spider FCG putter — forward CG placement, copper insert, three hosels and toe hang | GolfWRX
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Spider FCG Putter Review — CG position versus Spider X, alignment, distance control, price | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Spider FCG Putter Review — copper insert feel and sound, roll, forgiveness | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Spider FCG Putter Review — ball starting, distance control, crown alignment | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Spider FCG Putter Review — hosel options, toe hang by build, feel at impact | Golfalot
- Read the full review at Spider FCG — official listing (aged copper Pure Roll insert, forward CG, hosel range, shaft and grip)
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Spider FCG Putter — specs by hosel (short slant 46 deg, L-neck 25 deg, single bend face-balanced)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade Spider FCG best for?
You want a blade's release and feel but will not give up mallet steadiness.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade Spider FCG?
You want maximum forgiveness, or you like a soft, quiet strike.
What handicap is the TaylorMade Spider FCG suitable for?
The TaylorMade Spider FCG scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the TaylorMade Spider FCG best at?
In our research the TaylorMade Spider FCG rates highest for looks at address and distance, and is softest on workability.