Decoding Jon Rahm’s mystery putter and a behind the scenes look at TaylorMade’s new Spider Tour line
Sep 21, 2023
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GOLF's Fully Equipped features Jon Rahm decoding his new putter and TaylorMade's Spider Tour line. They discuss Rahm's new putter's design, compare putter inserts, and analyze the importance of feel and ball speed. They also talk about Justin Thomas testing a longer driver, the significance of a good grip, Saath Tagala's iron choice, hitting the ball towards the heel of irons, and the return of the Spider putter. The podcast concludes with predictions and doubt for the Ryder Cup.
The upcoming Ryder Cup is expected to favor the European team due to their historical advantage on European soil, strong players in good form, and supportive home crowds.
TaylorMade's new Spider Tour putters are making a comeback, driven by its previous success, demand from tour pros, and enhanced features like the True Path alignment system.
Deep dives
Special Edition Bags at Golf Tournaments
During golf tournaments like the PGA and the US Open, special edition bags are given to players. These bags are either boxed up and shipped back to the players' homes or home courses, or they are loaded onto the tour trucks and transported with other equipment. Smaller OEMs may choose to ship the bags on the truck or even drive them to shipping stores directly. The non-special edition bags that the players used before are placed back into the boxes that the special edition bags came in and are sent back to the players' homes or wherever they specify for them to be shipped.
Accessories for a Golf Trip
When going on a golf trip, some essential accessories to consider include portable speakers, which can add to the fun atmosphere. Additionally, having a reliable golf GPS device or rangefinder can help with course navigation and distance calculations. Other useful accessories include a durable golf bag travel cover, a cooler bag or cooler cart to keep drinks cold during the round, and extra golf balls and tees. Finally, a portable charger for smartphones or other electronic devices can come in handy to ensure you stay connected and can use any golf-related apps or services on the go.
The Return of Spider Tour Putter: A Legacy Reborn
Spider Tour putter, one of the most iconic models from TaylorMade, is making a comeback. The decision behind bringing it back was driven by its previous success as the number one selling mallet putter and the demand from tour pros for the older Spider models. The new Spider Tour has been designed to deliver great sound, great looks, and features the True Path alignment system. It is set to be released this year, with a lineup that includes familiar shapes as well as new ones.
European Advantage in the Ryder Cup
The upcoming Ryder Cup is expected to favor the European team due to several factors. Historically, the American team has struggled to win on European soil, with the last victory in 1993. The European team boasts strong players like Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Viktor Hovland, who are in good form and have performed well at recent tournaments. Additionally, playing on home turf in Rome will give the European team a significant advantage, as the home crowds tend to create a charged and supportive atmosphere. However, the American team has a deeper roster of players, which could still provide a tough challenge for the Europeans.
On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Golf Laboratories' Gene Parente to try and decode Jon Rahm's new mystery putter and break down other potential gear changes being made ahead of the Ryder Cup. Jonathan is then joined by TaylorMade's Patrick Baxter to offer an inside look at the creation of their new Spider Tour putters. The episode then concludes with the Fully Equipped Hotline, featuring a question on what items you do not want to forget on a golf vacation.
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