Putter · 2021
TaylorMade TP Reserve M27
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 6 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel92
- Looks91
- Sound89
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You putt with a straight stroke and want a premium, fully milled high-MOI mallet with a soft feel and quiet sound - the face-balanced entry to the TP Reserve family.
You putt with a strong arc, you want a value price, or you prefer a compact blade.
Pros
- A face-balanced, high-MOI milled mallet - very stable
- 100% milled 303 stainless steel - a soft feel across the face
- A quiet, premium sound
- Curved outward fangs for a softer, elegant look
Cons
- Just 10 degrees of toe hang - little arc fit
- A milled mallet at a premium price
- A 2021 model - several years old now
By dimension
Forgiveness
ExcellentExceptional for a milled mallet - the M27 shares the parallel-winged, fanged mallet base of the M21 but uses a single-bend shaft for a face-balanced, high-MOI design, the high-MOI mallet adding stability. Among the more forgiving milled putters - a face-balanced high-MOI fang mallet.
Distance
ExcellentA standout - the machined-in grooves create a soft feel and a clean roll across the face, a consistent rollout. Among the better putters for distance control.
Workability
ModestBuilt for a straight stroke - the single-bend hosel gives just 10 degrees of toe hang, close to face-balanced, a great place to enter the TP Reserve family if you swing in straight lines. Limited arc-fit - a near-face-balanced milled mallet.
Feel
Class-leadingBest-in-class - the machined-in grooves create a soft feel across the entire face, the 303 steel head made for more surface contact for the soft feel expected of a high-end milled putter, a premium milled contact. Among the very best putter feels - a fully milled premium mallet.
Sound
ExcellentA premium, quiet note - the sound is a quiet 'tap' that only slightly changes outside the groove pattern, a soft, refined acoustic. Among the better putter sounds - a quiet, premium note.
Looks at address
Class-leadingAmong the best - the M27 is Bandon-inspired and fanged with curved fangs outward from the face for a softer, rounded appearance and elegant aesthetics, a premium milled finish. Among the cleaner milled mallets.
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 Reserve Putter Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade TP Reserve Milled Putters - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at TaylorMade TP Reserve Putters: Everything you need to know - National Club Golfer
- Read the full review at TaylorMade TP Reserve putters: What you need to know - Golf Digest
- Read the full review at TP Reserve M27 - TaylorMade
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade TP Reserve M27 best for?
You putt with a straight stroke and want a premium, fully milled high-MOI mallet with a soft feel and quiet sound - the face-balanced entry to the TP Reserve family.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade TP Reserve M27?
You putt with a strong arc, you want a value price, or you prefer a compact blade.
What handicap is the TaylorMade TP Reserve M27 suitable for?
The TaylorMade TP Reserve M27 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the TaylorMade TP Reserve M27 best at?
In our research the TaylorMade TP Reserve M27 rates highest for feel and looks at address, and is softest on workability.