TaylorMade TP Ardmore Putter Review
You’re losing strokes if you’re not using the best technology available. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the traditional design that has given you confidence for so many years. The Taylormade TP Ardmore collection of putters deliver the best of both worlds in this regard. If you’re looking for a putter with a bold look that embraces traditional design, the best choice is one of the TP Ardmore putters.
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When Jason Day had Taylormade make him a custom putter with a red finish that contrasted sharply with the white ball he ascended to the #1 world ranking. Red is now en vogue with putter design and the Taylormade TP Ardmore line of putters continues that trend. The family features several mallet head designs that make alignment easy and afford forgiveness across the entire face. It’s no surprise the TP Ardmore family of putters received a Gold Rating on the 2018 Golf Digest Hot List. If you’re a player looking for a putter that incites confidence and provides maximum forgiveness, then the Taylormade TP Ardmore putter should be in your bag.
Key Features
- Pure Roll Technology gets the ball rolling quickly, helping it stay on line.
- Adjustable sole weights allow players to customize the ideal head weight for their stroke.
- Red finish and dual white site lines provide contrast and make alignment easy.
Taylormade TP Ardmore Putter Review
Design and Technology
The modern trend in putter design is all about increasing MOI and providing maximum forgiveness. Companies across the board have achieved this with added fangs, flanges, and bars that add mass to the head and complicate the design. The TP Ardmore embodies maximum forgiveness and MOI without sacrificing the traditional mallet look preferred by most players.
Pure Roll Insert Technology is unique to Taylormade. Made of high-grade aluminum, the insert features grooves that are angled downward at 45 degrees to increase contact points at impact and get the ball rolling forward more quickly than traditional milled-face putters. The end result is putts that consistently start and stay on line.
Heel and toe weights increase stability throughout the entire stroke. By adding weight to the perimeter of the putter head, the tendency for the face to rotate is reduced and forgiveness is increased. The adjustability of the weights also allows players to optimize head weight for their individual stroke.
What draws players to the TP Ardmore the most is the bold, clean look that instills confidence. The red finish makes for a stark contrast among the golf ball, putter, and green. The absence of sheen also means you’ll never have to worry about glare on a sunny day. Two distinct site lines on the back the of the putter aid in alignment and let you know the putter is square every time you set up.
You’re losing strokes if you’re not using the best technology available. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the traditional design that has given you confidence for so many years. The Taylormade TP Ardmore collection of putters deliver the best of both worlds in this regard. If you’re looking for a putter with a bold look that embraces traditional design, the best choice is one of the TP Ardmore putters.
- Pure Roll Technology consistently gets putts started on the intended line
- Red finish and distinguished sight lines build confidence and make alignment simple
- Adjustable weights and a variety of head designs give players options to customize their putter
- The TP Ardmore is more expensive than other similar putters on the market
- Some players say the insert elicits a loud, clicky like sound which may not preferable
- A mallet head design may not be the best option for players who prefer more of a blade putter
Specs
The Taylormade TP Ardmore collection has six head designs. The TP Ardmore Red, TP Ardmore 2 “L” Neck, and TP Red Chaska are available in right- and left-handed while the TP Ardmore Center Shaft, TP Ardmore 2, and TP Ardmore 3 are available in right-hand only. All models are available in 34” or 35”, have a loft of three degrees and lie angle of 70 degrees. The TP Ardmore 2 “L” Neck has 27 degrees of toe hang, the TP Ardmore Red 3 has 40 degrees of toe hang, and all other models are face balance. Stock head weight in all models is 355 grams. The stock grip is the SuperStroke Pistol GTR 1.0.
Conclusion
More than any other mallet putter on the market, the TP Ardmore collection of putters combines cutting edge technology with classic design. Having become the putter of choice for many of the best players in the world and weekend golfers, this is a putter that truly sits in a class of its own.
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