Can TaylorMade still make great putters that aren’t called Spider? That’s what I wanted to find out in my latest review of the new Systm2 Putters.
The Spider range has become so popular over the last decade that it is almost a brand of it’s own, used by so many golfers from Rory and Scottie right down to weekend warriors.
But are TaylorMade’s other offerings still able to provide great performance, and great value for money? The new Systm2 range for 2026 offers a milled finish, new look, and a pretty attractive price point.
Who Is It Aimed At?
If you like TaylorMade but you’re not a huge fan of the Spider design, these could be the putters for you. There are 10 different putters in total across 5 different shapes, ranging from classic Anser-style blades to higher-MOI mallets.
They also offer pretty reasonable value for money for this day and age at an RRP of £219. They’re not packed with technology, as I will come on to shortly, but they still look and feel premium without breaking the bank.
The Bandon putter specifically is a fang-shaped mid-mallet putter, offered in two different hosel setups for either face balanced or toe-hang performance.
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The Tech
The Systm2 range is quite refreshing in some ways as it is a new putter line that isn’t completely packed full of complicating sounding technology. With the growth of zero torque in the last couple of years, it can be quite confusing to keep track of what some models are really offering, but Systm2 keeps things pretty simple.
The standout addition in this new range is the precision milled face. The face is fly-cut, before being scored with a saw-cutter to a specific groove depth, which is said to offer the best possible feel.
The putters get their name because the construction is said to be a ‘complete system’. They are made from a soft 304 stainless steel, with a satin silver front and a black PVD back. Every connection point is milled, then fastened by two screws on the heel and toe of the face.
This two-tone design is said to offer cleaner sight lines, making it easier to square the face to the target line.
A hydro-blasted finish gives the putters more long-term durability, designed to maintain appearance for longer over time.
TaylorMade Systm2 Bandon Putter Review
Looks and Feel
The Systm2 putters look nice and clean overall, and I’m a fan of the silver and black finish which combines with little bits of blue detailing.
It actually really reminded me of the Ping Sigma 2 putter range from a few years ago, including even the name. It also has a similar look on the sole to their more recent Scottsdale range too. This might sound like a criticism, but there’s plenty of worse things to be compared to than a Ping putter range!
At address, the Bandon has a nice, confidence-inspiring fang shape without being too large or clunky. The rounded edges help a bit with this.
At impact, there’s quite a firm feel, as you’d probably expect from a milled putter that doesn’t have a real insert – even if the face portion of the head is screwed in.
Compared to the Juno blade putter, you immediately get a louder sound at impact. It’s much more of a ting sound, compared to the more muted click of the Juno. I didn’t really like this and I’m sure it could be a bit hit-and-miss for a lot of golfers. There is an argument that it might make the putter sound and feel a bit cheaper?
Performance
I tested this putter at Denton GC on what were still really winter greens, that had just been top-dressed, but I was still impressed with the quality of the roll overall.
The ball seemed to hug the ground after being struck, and was pretty consistent in going end over end, meaning that both my accuracy and distance control were good.
As mentioned before, there is quite a firm feel off the face. I currently use a Ping PLD Anser so I’m pretty used to a slightly firmer feel without any face insert. I like this as it offers instant feedback on how you’ve struck the putt, and gives a bit more of an old-school feel to the putter.
The Bandon’s fang design felt easy to keep the face square and put a consistent stroke on it, whilst there was a decent level of forgiveness even on slight mis-strikes.
The shape of the grip did seem to help too, as the sharper edges seemed to help to encourage a squarer face which gets the ball starting on line more often.
This wasn’t a miracle worker and it’s not like I starting holing loads more putts once I got it into my hands, but it does fill you with confidence and feels really stable too.
TaylorMade Systm2 Bandon Putter Verdict
At the start of this review I asked the question as to whether TaylorMade can still make great putters that aren’t Spider, and after testing the Bandon I would say that the answer is yes.
The Systm2 range isn’t going to transform your putting overnight. But it does offer you a clean, premium option that will look good in the bag, allow you to have your own slice of TaylorMade gear, and there are plenty of options to suit a range of different players too.
The best part of the range for me is the price. In a world where putters can easily get up past £400, it’s refreshing to see a brand-new TaylorMade range with an RRP of £219, making these putters affordable for a bigger range of golfers.
Would I Use It?
No, although I liked the results during testing, the overall sound and feel off the face is not to my taste.
