A head-to-head look at two of the top putters in the Every18 index — scores, fit, estimated used price, and which one to buy.
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The PING PLD Milled and the TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh are dead even on overall Every18 score (97 each), so the decision comes down to how they differ underneath. The PING PLD Milled is both the cheaper buy (about $215 used vs $330) and the stronger value pick, which makes it the safer choice if budget matters. They split the two traits most golfers care about: the TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh is the more forgiving putters, while the PING PLD Milled is the faster one — so pick the trait your game needs most. Bottom line: choose the PING PLD Milled if you fit its profile (tour-milled precision); choose the TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh if you lean toward mallet stability.
| Metric | PING PLD Milled | TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh |
|---|---|---|
| Every18 score | 97 | 97 |
| Forgiveness | 80 | 85 ✓ |
| Speed | 83 ✓ | 79 |
| Feel | 76 ✓ | 69 |
| Value rating | 83 ✓ | 77 |
| Est. used price | $215 ✓ | $330 |
| Value index | 189 ✓ | 123 |
| Launch | Low to mid | Mid to high |
| Spin | Controllable | Mid |
| Fit profile | Tour-milled precision | Mallet stability |
Scores, value indexes, and prices are Every18 editorial estimates for comparison. Verify exact specifications, configuration, condition, and market price before purchasing.
The two are level on overall Every18 score (97 out of 100), so neither is clearly "better." The PING PLD Milled suits tour-milled precision, while the TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh suits mallet stability.
The PING PLD Milled scores higher on the Every18 value index. Estimated used prices are about $215 for the PING PLD Milled and $330 for the TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh, so the PING PLD Milled is also the cheaper buy.
The TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh rates higher for forgiveness (85 vs 80), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
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