Jake Morrow adopts a mallet putter following instruction from Stephen Sweeney
Golf.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Jake Morrow transitioned to a mallet-style putter after a session with instructor Stephen Sweeney highlighted the design's alignment and weight distribution benefits. Previously a long-time user of the Toulon Golf Chicago blade, Morrow integrated a custom TaylorMade Spider Tour X into his bag four months ago. While performance results between well-fit blade and mallet putters often remain subjective, the mallet design offers manufacturers more space for alignment aids and variable weight placement. Proponents suggest these features assist players in squaring the putter head more consistently. Despite the shift, Morrow continues to rotate his blade putter into practice, noting that the choice between the two often depends on his feel for the club on a given day.
- •Stephen Sweeney tested the performance differences between blade and mallet putters with Jake Morrow.
- •Jake Morrow began using a custom TaylorMade Spider Tour X following the lesson.
- •Mallet putters offer increased surface area for alignment aids and custom weight distribution.
- •Pro players including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler currently utilize mallet designs on tour.
- 3:05 PMGolf.com — I switched to a mallet after this putting lesson | The Lab
"Stephen Sweeney and I tested the age-old "blade v mallet" argument to see which should go in my bag. The post I switched to a mallet after this putting lesson | The Lab appeared first on Golf.
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