The TaylorMade Spider X 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 TaylorMade Spider X is both the cheaper buy (about $125 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 TaylorMade Spider X is the faster one — so pick the trait your game needs most. Bottom line: choose the TaylorMade Spider X if you fit its profile (stability and alignment); choose the TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh if you lean toward mallet stability.
Side-by-side comparison
Metric
TaylorMade Spider X
TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh
Every18 score
97
97
Forgiveness
80
85 ✓
Speed
83 ✓
79
Feel
69
69
Value rating
93 ✓
77
Est. used price
$125 ✓
$330
Value index
326 ✓
123
Launch
Start line
Mid to high
Spin
Feedback
Mid
Fit profile
Stability and alignment
Mallet stability
Scores, value indexes, and prices are Every18 editorial estimates for comparison. Verify exact specifications, configuration, condition, and market price before purchasing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Spider X better than the TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh?
The two are level on overall Every18 score (97 out of 100), so neither is clearly "better." The TaylorMade Spider X suits stability and alignment, while the TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh suits mallet stability.
Which is better value, the TaylorMade Spider X or the TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh?
The TaylorMade Spider X scores higher on the Every18 value index. Estimated used prices are about $125 for the TaylorMade Spider X and $330 for the TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh, so the TaylorMade Spider X is also the cheaper buy.
Which is more forgiving, the TaylorMade Spider X or the TaylorMade Spider Tour refresh?
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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