Putter · 2022
TaylorMade Spider GT Max
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
- Looks91
- Feel90
- Forgiveness88
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You miss the middle and want a head you can tune to your particular miss.
You want a compact shape, or you would never touch the weights.
Pros
- Two tungsten weights that slide along a track, so the release can be tuned to your miss
- The softest feeling head in the Spider family without going numb
- Weight driven right out to the rim, so mishits barely register
- It still reports a poor strike despite the size
Cons
- A very large head that some will not want to look down on
- The track adds cost over the simpler Spiders
By dimension
Forgiveness
ExcellentThe core is hollowed out and the metal pushed to the rim, which is why a miss barely moves it.
Distance
ExcellentThe ribbed insert rolls the ball forward early, and pace holds steady across a very wide face.
Workability
ModestStraight-shafted as standard, though sliding the weights back opens up some release if you want it.
Feel
Class-leadingThe softest strike in the Spider range, cushioned without ever going dead.
Sound
ExcellentA gentle knock that firms up and gets louder the further off centre you catch it.
Looks at address
Class-leadingA big square-shouldered head with pale rails running back, and the ball sits framed between them.
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 TaylorMade Spider GT MAX Putter Review — feel and sound, feedback on mishits, weight track behaviour | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Spider GTX and GT Max putters — hollowed core, 98g track, three weight positions and their effects | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at TaylorMade unveils Spider GTX and Spider GT Max putters — construction, insert, True Path, pricing | GolfWRX
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Spider GT Max and GTX putters: what you need to know — construction and weighting | Golf Digest
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Spider GTX and GT Max putters first look — adjustable track and materials | Golf.com
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Spider GT Max Single Bend Putter — specs, hosel options and lengths
- Read the full review at Spider GT MAX — official listing (6061 aluminium body, PureRoll 2 insert, sliding tungsten weights)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade Spider GT Max best for?
You miss the middle and want a head you can tune to your particular miss.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade Spider GT Max?
You want a compact shape, or you would never touch the weights.
What handicap is the TaylorMade Spider GT Max suitable for?
The TaylorMade Spider GT Max scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the TaylorMade Spider GT Max best at?
In our research the TaylorMade Spider GT Max rates highest for looks at address and forgiveness, and is softest on workability.