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Meridian Charleston Putter vs TaylorMade Spider Tour X Putter

The Spider Tour X is the safer pick for most shoppers: a large, high-MOI mallet with True Path Alignment and a Pure Roll insert, backed by strong owner ratings. The Meridian Charleston is a face-balanced blade-style putter with no toe hang, a choice of three face millings and two head weights, made in the USA. On build and consistency the TaylorMade has the deeper track record; the Meridian wins on fitting options and feel customization.

  • Choose the Meridian Charleston if you want a face-balanced putter you can tune with three face millings and two head weights, and you prefer a US-made club.
  • Choose the Spider Tour X if you want maximum stability on off-center hits and a proven alignment aid that suits most straight-back, straight-through strokes.

Prices

  • Meridian Charleston Putter: $259.99 at Dick's Sporting Goods (last seen Nov 10)
  • TaylorMade Spider Tour X Putter: $349.99 at 2nd Swing Golf (last seen Nov 10)
  • Difference: the Meridian Charleston Putter is $90.00 cheaper than the TaylorMade Spider Tour X Putter at the latest prices (Nov 10)
Meridian
Meridian Charleston Face Balanced Putter

Meridian Charleston Putter

Meridian Charleston Face Balanced Putter

$259.99at Dick's Sporting GoodsChecked Nov 10
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Pros
  • Face balanced with zero toe hang for a stable stroke
  • Three face millings let you pick soft, medium or firm feel
  • Two head weights and three lengths for fitting
  • Made in the United States
Cons
  • Few public owner ratings to judge long-term durability
  • Blade shape offers less forgiveness than a large mallet
  • Stroke type listed as medium arc despite zero toe hang
TaylorMade
TaylorMade Spider Tour X Putter

TaylorMade Spider Tour X Putter

4.8(440 ratings)
$349.99at 2nd Swing GolfChecked Nov 10
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Pros
  • High MOI from the thin-wall undercut for off-center hits
  • True Path Alignment makes the line easy to see
  • Pure Roll insert with 45-degree grooves promotes forward roll
  • 4.8 of 5 from 440 ratings
Cons
  • One insert and one stock weight, so less fitting choice
  • Large mallet head takes adjusting if you come from a blade
  • Pre-owned units are common, so condition varies

What separates them

Meridian Charleston PutterTaylorMade Spider Tour X Putter
Head shapeBlade-style face-balanced putterLarge mallet with thin-wall undercut
MOI and forgivenessModerate; 330g or 370g headHigh MOI from the undercut design
AlignmentStandard sight lineTrue Path Alignment channel
Face feel optionsSoft, medium or firm millingSingle Pure Roll insert, softer feel
Toe hang0 degrees, face balancedMallet with slight toe flow
Stroke fitListed for medium arc despite zero toe hangSuits straight or slight-arc strokes
Weight and length options330g or 370g; 33, 34, 35 inFixed stock weight and length
Owner feedbackLimited public ratings4.8 of 5 from 440 ratings

Price history

$259.99$187.99
Nov 9Nov 10
  • Meridian Charleston Putter: lowest $259.99 on Nov 9 at Dick's Sporting Goods; $259.99 on Nov 10.
  • TaylorMade Spider Tour X Putter: lowest $187.99 on Nov 10 at Walmart.

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Meridian Charleston Putter

  • Dick's Sporting GoodsNew

    In stock

    $259.99+ $9.99 shippingChecked Nov 10
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TaylorMade Spider Tour X Putter

  • 2nd Swing GolfNew

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    $349.99Checked Nov 10
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Specs compared

SpecMeridian Charleston PutterTaylorMade Spider Tour X Putter
Loft3°—
Lie70°—
Toe Hang0°—
Offset1/2 Shaft—
GripLamkin Deep Etch Grip—
HandRight Hand—
Head Weight330, 370—
Lengths33, 34, 35 inches—
Face Millssoft, medium, firm—
Stroke Typemedium arc—
Country of OriginUnited States of America—
Department—Men's
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SpecMeridian Charleston PutterTaylorMade Spider Tour X Putter
Handedness—Right Handed
Club Type—Putter
Color—Black
Shaft Flex—Regular
Shaft Material—Steel
Gender—Male
Clubs in Set—Putter

What reviewers say

Meridian Charleston Putter

Reviewers generally praise the Meridian Charleston for its stability and customizable feel, though some find the face milling options daunting. Owners appreciate the solid construction and forgiveness on off-center putts.

What people mention
  • FeelPraisedReviewers like the solid feel and feedback, especially with the medium face milling.
  • ForgivenessPraisedThe high MOI design provides good forgiveness on off-center hits.
  • Face millingMixedSome appreciate the options, while others find choosing among soft, medium, and firm confusing.
  • ShapeMixedThe mallet shape appeals to some for stability but is less favored by traditionalists.

TaylorMade Spider Tour X Putter

  • 4.8 / 5440 ratings

Owners rate it very highly, with most praise going to stability and alignment on mid-range putts. Some players find the head too large and say feel is muted compared with a blade.

What people mention
  • StabilityPraisedOwners say the head stays square and resists twisting on mishits.
  • AlignmentPraisedReviewers find the alignment aids make setup quick and repeatable.
  • FeelMixedSome players call the feel solid, while others find it muted compared with a blade.

Questions and answers

Which is better for a straight-back, straight-through stroke?
The Spider Tour X. Its high MOI and alignment channel suit a straight stroke, and the mallet resists twisting. The Charleston is also face balanced, so it works, but it offers less forgiveness.
Which feels softer off the face?
The Spider Tour X with its Pure Roll insert is the softer, more muted option. The Charleston lets you choose a soft, medium or firm milling, so you can go softer or firmer than the TaylorMade.
Which is more forgiving on mishits?
The Spider Tour X. The thin-wall undercut raises MOI, so off-center strikes lose less speed and line. The Charleston is a smaller head with less stability.
Is the Charleston worth stepping up to over the Spider?
Only if fitting matters to you. The Charleston gives you two head weights, three lengths and three face millings. If you want plug-and-play stability, the Spider is the easier choice.
Which lasts longer?
Both are steel-shafted putters that hold up well with normal care. The Spider has a much larger owner base reporting on durability; the Charleston has few public ratings.
Does the Charleston really suit a medium arc stroke?
Its zero toe hang is face balanced, which usually fits a straight stroke. The listed medium-arc fit is unusual for that spec, so try it before committing.

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SizeCriticised
A few buyers say the head looks and feels bulky at address.