Putter · 2024
TaylorMade TP Black
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
- Feel87
- Distance86
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You want milled looks and a soft face without paying premium milled prices.
You need a custom build, or you want the feel of a solid milled face.
Pros
- Milled steel and an anodised finish for a fraction of the usual milled-putter money
- Seven shapes and seven necks, so the fit is unusually wide for the price
- A soft insert that suits players who dislike a hard milled face
- The blackened head does not catch the light over the ball
Cons
- Sold in fixed builds, so a fitter cannot alter length or lie for you
- How forgiving it is depends entirely on which shape you take
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongMostly slim heads here, so the help you get depends entirely on which of the seven shapes you pick.
Distance
ExcellentThe grooved insert gets the ball rolling early, and pace is dependable for the money.
Workability
FairSeven neck options were sold, running from dead square to a real hang, so the fit is yours to choose.
Feel
ExcellentA soft polymer face over milled steel, gentler than a bare milled putter at twice the price.
Sound
ExcellentA quiet, low knock off the insert, without the ring a solid milled face gives.
Looks at address
ExcellentAnodised black throws back no light, over surface milling that looks far dearer than it is.
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 TP Black putters: what you need to know — seven models, seven hosel orientations, insert construction and price | Golf Digest
- Read the full review at TaylorMade TP Black Collection putters — milled 303 stainless, Surlyn insert with 45 degree grooves, anodised finish, model list | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at TaylorMade TP Black Balboa Putter Review — shaping, finish and performance in play | National Club Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade Spider, TP Reserve and TP Black families compared — where each line sits on feel, price and construction | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade TP Black putters — collection overview, shapes and hosel options
- Read the full review at TaylorMade TP Black Soto Putter — retail specs, sightline and lengths
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade TP Black best for?
You want milled looks and a soft face without paying premium milled prices.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade TP Black?
You need a custom build, or you want the feel of a solid milled face.
What handicap is the TaylorMade TP Black suitable for?
The TaylorMade TP Black scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the TaylorMade TP Black best at?
In our research the TaylorMade TP Black rates highest for looks at address and distance, and is softest on workability.