Introduction to Mallet Putter Covers
You bought the new Taylormade Spider and want to replace the stock headcover with something that has a bit more personality—but you’re not sure what to look for. Unlike blade putter covers, mallet covers come in a wide variety of styles. Some are nearly “universal,” but none fit every model on the market (thanks, LAB!).
In this guide, we’ll break down the different styles of mallet putter covers and how they fit various putter models.
Mallet Size and Shaft Position
There are two key things to consider when buying a mallet cover: size and shaft position.
1.Size (Small, Medium, and Crazy)
Size is the simpler factor to deal with. You’ve got smaller “mid-mallets”, which are more like large blade putters; traditional “mallet” sizes (think Taylormade Spider, Odyssey #7, Scotty Cameron Phantom 7.2); and finally, “oversized, crazy mallets” like the LAB DF2, Ping Doc 17, or Scotty Cameron Futura.
Most putters fall into either the mid-mallet or traditional mallet category. Those oversized ones? They likely only fit the factory cover they came with.
2.Shaft Position (Heel or Center)
Shaft position, however, is the main determining factor when it comes to finding the right cover. Is your putter heel-shafted or center-shafted?
Traditionally, most mallets have been heel-shafted. But lately, there’s been a surge in center-shafted designs—largely thanks to the popularity of LAB’s DF3. And here’s the issue: almost all putter covers, regardless of size, are designed for heel-shafted mallets.
Important Factors When Shopping for Mallet Putter Covers
As mentioned earlier, size is generally easier to accommodate. Most mid-mallets and mallet-sized putters fit into the majority of covers available today. At Cayce, we’ve designed a "universal" mallet putter cover that works with nearly all sizes on the market. Will it be a perfect, glove-like fit for every model? No. But it will close, stay secure, and function just fine.
Center-shafted mallet covers are much harder to find and are only now starting to break into the market. We currently offer select designs available for pre-order, labeled “Center Shafted Mallet Putter Cover.”
One final note: both our traditional and center-shafted mallet covers work for both left- and right-handed putters.
Conclusion
Start your search by identifying the shaft position (heel or center). This will be the most important factor in finding the right mallet headcover. Once that’s clear, you can narrow down your options by size.
As of writing this article (September 2025), center-shafted mallet options are still limited. If you’re shopping for a heel-shafted mallet, you’ll have a much wider selection. But with the growing popularity of LAB putters, expect to see more center-shafted options hitting the market soon.