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Old 06-26-2008, 08:09 PM
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TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spider Putter Review

I have been putting really well with the Redwood Anser (I'll hold on to it) but the last couple times out struggled with short 3-5' range putts. I couldn't square it up and no matter how good a stroke I put on it I'd miss.

I came to the conclusion that the old 2-ball I had was deadly at this distance but the Anser was much more accurate on long putts, assuming I'd correctly read the green. I think it was because it was heavier. Too light is not good and too heavy is also not good IMHO.

So I sold my Sumo2 and took a trip to Kenosha and The Golf Shack (where I just bought my G10). They had one of these left (33") and it actually felt kind of heavy, like my Anser. I bought it.

Yes, it's fugly but not as large (or larger) as other MOI putters like the Craz-E etc.

I was asked to sub in league tonight so out on the course it goes, cold turkey. Actually I took the afternoon off and spent some time getting aquainted on the putting green.

In league I played lousy (that word "league" got in my head again) but WOW did I putt good. This putter really puts a nice roll on the ball. It could be true of all Rossa putters (face insert) but I didn't find any others this nice weight. I was doing well no matter what the distance. The allignment marks on the top seem excellent. It really works weel for me.

I guess I just removed all my equipement excuses. Now I'll have to just go through my shot routines and will DAZZLE my partners... Well, do better then usual?

Give it a try...
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TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spider putter 33"
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Location: southeastern Wisconsin
Low 18: 79 (four times)
Low 9: 36
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Old 06-26-2008, 08:12 PM
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Oh yeah, I forgot to put in the pictures....
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Ping G10 10.5º w/ reg TFC 129D
Maltby KE4 3-wood 14º w/ stiff BB Solutions 130
Nickent 3DX DC Ironwood 20º & 23º w/ stiff NVS Hybrid
Ping S59 3-PW w/ stiff Nippon PRO 950GH
Titleist Vokey Spin Milled 56º wedge
TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spider putter 33"
Ogio Atlas Golf Bag
Callaway Tour-i ball

Location: southeastern Wisconsin
Low 18: 79 (four times)
Low 9: 36
Hdcp: 12.0
Aces: 1
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Old 06-26-2008, 08:28 PM
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Old 06-27-2008, 06:57 AM
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I have to admit I love the look of this putter. I may buy one today just because......
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I have to admit I love the look of this putter. I may buy one today just because......
You are one sick puppy, mister Lyle! I bet you save all of sssmokin's pics, don't you?
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Don't get the Klingon version! Stay loyal to the Federation...
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LOL, I built one of these for a guy I play with on the weekends. He is a huge ST fan and thanks to this a horrible putter as well.
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I was thinking the same thing, E.

I don't know about this one WBL, the Spider just screams desperation to me.
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I don't know about this one WBL, the Spider just screams desperation to me.

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And well it should!!
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Ping G10 10.5º w/ reg TFC 129D
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Nickent 3DX DC Ironwood 20º & 23º w/ stiff NVS Hybrid
Ping S59 3-PW w/ stiff Nippon PRO 950GH
Titleist Vokey Spin Milled 56º wedge
TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spider putter 33"
Ogio Atlas Golf Bag
Callaway Tour-i ball

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Low 9: 36
Hdcp: 12.0
Aces: 1
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Jeez, warbirdlover. Have you ever considered just pitching a tent in the parking lot of the Golf Shack? You would save a ton on gas money.
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Jeez, warbirdlover. Have you ever considered just pitching a tent in the parking lot of the Golf Shack? You would save a ton on gas money.

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It's only about 8 miles from my house, maybe 10....

That's not good is it?
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Ping G10 10.5º w/ reg TFC 129D
Maltby KE4 3-wood 14º w/ stiff BB Solutions 130
Nickent 3DX DC Ironwood 20º & 23º w/ stiff NVS Hybrid
Ping S59 3-PW w/ stiff Nippon PRO 950GH
Titleist Vokey Spin Milled 56º wedge
TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spider putter 33"
Ogio Atlas Golf Bag
Callaway Tour-i ball

Location: southeastern Wisconsin
Low 18: 79 (four times)
Low 9: 36
Hdcp: 12.0
Aces: 1
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Old 06-27-2008, 09:06 AM
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That putter looks like a regular blade that someone (who was bored) just kept adding bits onto. WTF are the bits at the very back? Extensions?
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Old 06-27-2008, 10:02 AM
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Extensions with MWT on the ends. The weights that come with it are plenty heavy. I like the weight.
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Ping G10 10.5º w/ reg TFC 129D
Maltby KE4 3-wood 14º w/ stiff BB Solutions 130
Nickent 3DX DC Ironwood 20º & 23º w/ stiff NVS Hybrid
Ping S59 3-PW w/ stiff Nippon PRO 950GH
Titleist Vokey Spin Milled 56º wedge
TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spider putter 33"
Ogio Atlas Golf Bag
Callaway Tour-i ball

Location: southeastern Wisconsin
Low 18: 79 (four times)
Low 9: 36
Hdcp: 12.0
Aces: 1
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