Even when cost is not an issue, the r9 460 is still the better driver. Excessive spin was still an issue, however, especially with the added loft, but the m1 460 had a solution. I can buy a few shafts, and change them before a round and will not need to have multiple drivers. The look, sound, and feel are all very pleasing, and the performance is outstanding.
Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. Are you an older golfer looking for the best golf drivers for golfers over 50. Jan 07, 2020 best golf drivers for distance and accuracy in 2020. And while their most popular nonstandard order is for drivers cut 1.
Cleveland 460 launcher wstock fuji silver shaft stiff flex. The r15 shaft is a similar fujikura speeder 57g to the sldr and the length is a manageable 45. Taylormade golf drivers, fairways, irons, wedges, putters. Taylormade drivers are found in the bags of more tour professionals than any other manufacturer. If the distance is more or less the same as other drivers, what makes this. The 2017 m2 driver brings golfers a new level of distance and forgiveness through allnew geocoustictm technology. Apr 26, 2011 plain and simple, the talormade r11 driver out performed the previous r9 supertri model with greater ball speed and distance, more adjustability, and a unique look. I now have enough rounds under my belt that i can compare it in terms of distance, accuracy, forgiveness and feel to other drivers.
Visually, the r9 supertri clubhead is a killer, thanks to its new shape and its blackonblack color scheme, including a black pvd clubface last seen in the r7 superquad. For current taylormade fans, this is a newer, more stylish version of driver that is not only appealing to the eye, but the golf game as well. Best golf drivers for golfers over 50 and senior golfers. Testing the performance of drivers of different eras miles. Apr 02, 2011 r9 driver vs the r11 driver whats better and whats the difference.
Taylormade driver shafts and others for sale on ebay come in a few kinds of materials that you can choose from to fit your style or needs. Apr 17, 2014 additionally, you may find that you want to play a different type of shaft in the sldr because it is so low spin. New and cheap drivers from top brands like callaway, taylormade, and wilson, to name a few. He found much more success with an m1 460 that had more loft 10.
Here are a few of the main kinds of components used in taylormade golf shafts. Whats interesting is that its approximately the same length as todays drivers, with the. The club is fairly light in weight which some players may like, however admittedly the looks and graphics may not be to every golfers tastes. All in all this is a very good club and the legions of taylormade fans. Taylormade fujikura speeder 57 evolution graphite shaft. Two taylormade drivers were tested head to head to head m1 and r7 superquad. Distance wise the taylormade r9 irons are definitely long, but without being uncomfortably so. Like the m3 460, adjustability is easy and intuitive. From the folks who brought you the zero friction golf tee, comes the zf distance golf ball. Thats not going to make much of a difference to you though because the white head on the r11 makes it look much bigger than it is.
It features a 460cc head and a ust proforce axiv core shaft in five. I switched between my current driver taylormade r9 and each driver for about 3 swings each at a time. The mygolfspy taylormade r9 world exclusive article. Two golf magazine readers get customfit for taylormade.
See what results we got when we tried different length shafts on the golf club in a driver. In theory this should mean a less forgiving head that is suited towards better players. Speedblade irons sldr driver r1 driver rbz stage 2 drivers. Since the mid 2000s, the average driver length on the pga tour has held steady at 44. The taylormade r9 460 arrived the day before i left on vacation so i didnt even. This doesnt mean its not the longest driver taylormade has made as it did have the farthest average carry distance compared to the r1 and even r11s drivers but overall it didnt blow. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. Our extensive inventory offers a wide array of drivers from some of the top brands in the industry. Purchased used on ebay with graffaloy premium 75g stiff shaft. Adjustability maestro without feeling gimmicky weve already talked in glowing terms about the performance of the taylormade burner, but the taylormade r9 driver eclipsed it on test day featuring taylormades new flight control technology, the club can be adjusted to eight different positions to suit the individuals shot shape. Loft one of the most important aspects of selecting the correct driver is picking the best loft. The taylormade r9 460 arrived the day before i left on vacation so i didnt even have time on the range to test it or even hit a single ball.
Taylormade has been one of the leaders year over year in drivers on tour. Depending on the length and design of the course, the shaft has a big impact on the ball flight. A compact new classic club head with inverted cone, fct, and mwt technology for ultimate driver customization the fct flight control technology and mwy movable weight technology allow for the adjustability of face angle, lie angle, loft and center of gravity to affect side to side ball flight up to 75 yards inverted cone technology is designed to. We prefer this kind of adjustability as it seems to have a greater effect on ball flight and in the taylormade r9 460 driver it works well. Jun 29, 2009 over the last few years one company have dominated the driver count on the major tours. Fast ball speed and long distance on offcenter hits. At golf avenue, you can find the latest models from the amazing ping g line drivers, with the new g410 thats just been.
Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. Easier to launch for many players than previous r9 drivers fujikura motore 60gram shaft 5 grams lighter than previous r9 drivers with softer tip more playable and launches the ball higher with more spin r9 supertri tp driver specifications number lh loft lie volume length m swing weight m 8. Nov 26, 2015 adjustability maestro without feeling gimmicky weve already talked in glowing terms about the performance of the taylormade burner, but the taylormade r9 driver eclipsed it on test day. Learn more about the topsellers in our taylormade driver line. These two features combined into a single golf club gives golfers the ability to customize their drivers to. I personally saw about 42 yards of left to right movement. The taylormade r9 460 driver features an extra large 460cc head with a superhigh moi and a low cg position for any player looking for maximum forgiveness off the tee. Apr 05, 2010 every golfwrx member gained yardage with a new taylormade driver. Fujikura motore f1 65, fujikura motore f1 75, fujikura motore f1 85, fujikura motore f1 55, aldila voodoo vs6, aldila voodoo nv6, mitsubishi fubuki 63, mitsubishi fubuki 73.
Note the trajectory and flight of your ball off the face of your driver. Choosing the correct driver shaft length golf club fitting. Difference between taylormade rocketballz driver vs burner. May 14, 2009 with the r9 460, taylormade have removed this option and you just have the adjustable flight control technology which allows you to adjust the angle of the face of the clubhead relative to the shaft. Therefore custom fitting of your r15 driver is esential to get the right head, then the right loft, lie and weight settings to get the best out of it. Testing the performance of drivers of different eras. Seven golfers with handicaps ranging from 015 and driver swing speeds between 90 and 115 mph participated in this test. Every golfwrx member gained yardage with a new taylormade driver.
Taylormade r7 cgb max driver graphite shaft taylormade r7 cgb max driver the taylormade r7 cgb max is a driver that has been on the market for a few years now since 2008. I have the same motore f1 tp shaft on both drivers and the r9 460 is still longer, lower spin and more consistent. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. The ball carries forever when you catch it and with less effort, it seems. Did we get longer drivers straighter drives or did it do nothing to my driving. Driver distance secrets what manufacturers wont tell you duration. Hot on the heels of the hugely impressive r9 driver comes the taylormade r9 460 driver which combines the flight control technology fct of the r9 driver with the sheer power and wonderful forgiveness of a 460cc clubhead and a longer, lightweight graphite shaft to promote greater speed on every shot. Choosing materials for your taylormade driver shafts. The new m1 provides tons of distance, good forgiveness and muchimproved feel. What length driver should you use buying guide youtube. Weve got the low down on how the r1 matches up with the r11s from one of. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. I have an after market fubuki tour shaft installed that really seems to fit my swing but i am wondering if it would be worth updating to the r11s. Taylormade is the number one driver on the pga tour and one of the topselling brands in the world.
Hit one or two golf balls with your taylormade r9 driver set in the original factory settings. But i had to swing it too hard to get any distance. The 100 yards of claimed adjustability will allow us to completely customize the driver for individuals of all swing types. Nov 16, 2018 take your clubs and your r9 driver to a driving range. The taylormade drivers in this collection feature lofts from 9 degrees up to. After five years of advancements it was still capable of getting our pro within three yards of a modern taylormade driver. Not only was the taylormade driver the best driver for raw distance. Build my bag taylormade sim vs cobra sz vs callaway mavrik duration.
Nov, 2014 unfortunately i am old enough to remember when taylormade introduced the first r series driver with the r300 series. The best driver specifications for golfers over 50. Testing the performance of drivers with pured shafts. In addition, if you are a golfer over 50, you need to look at more than the brand to get a driver that will maximize your distance. You also have the possibility to complete that taylormade set with some fairway woods, hybrids, putters or even some irons. Their latest driver, the r9 adds an adjustable hosel to the moveable. With 3 of the 4 i demoed i noticed an increase in distance but a complete loss. The driver is a prominent golf club on the course, and having a highquality driver is essential, as the correct club will help you increase shot distance and accuracy.
The length didnt seem an issue because the face is so forgiving and the shaft. For starters, taylormade put it on the golf club equivalent of the. The r9 supertri is equipped with a fujikura motore 60gram shaft, which is five grams lighter than the motore 65 used in the r9 driver. R9 460 driver r9 fairway raylor rescue rescue tp r9 irons r9 tp irons burner iron rossa monza spider core classics. The taylormade burner 09 driver is 460 cc titanium club face. The company has developed a fleet of drivers, each targeting a specific area of need in today\u0003.
To provide the heads for our testing we reached out to taylormade to. The only downside on this driver is that the shaft is too. Taylormade r9 supertri and burner superfast drivers and. The taylormade fitters started brian with an m2 dtype 9. If cost is a factor, then the r9 460 would be hands down the no brainer option. Use the r9 taylormade white handled torque wrench provided with the driver and loosen the shaft bolt holding the shaft into the heel of the driver. I normally play a callaway bigbertha 460 driver and. Mygolfspy was the first website to give the world a glimpse of what the new taylormade r9 driver would look like. The st is a good driver, but definitely not worth twice as much. Turn the bolt counterclockwise until you can lift the head off the shaft and expose the flight control technology. R9 supertri tp driver specifications shafts flex weight torque tip size butt size grip grip weight. Taylormade is constantly pushing the limits of innovation, working to give you more speed, more distance and more accuracy every time you tee it up.
I have been playing the r9 460 for three years and really like it. For many golfers six yards carry distance isnt enough to warrant splashing out on a new driver, but its exactly how much our pro gained jumping from a fiveyearold x hot to the rogue. Get more distance with your driver, mike sullivan, raleigh. Jun 21, 2018 driver shaft length is longer or shorter better. Featuring taylormades new flight control technology, the club can be adjusted to eight different positions to suit the individuals shot shape. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf industry ever since. Taylormade is positioning its self to have a great year with the release of the r11 driver.
This is offset a little by the shorter or should i say more correct length shaft which makes it. The stock shaft is a proprietary fujikura motore 65 gram shaft that comes in ladies 55gm, m flex. The driver is probably the only club in my bag that is always on academic probation. Shaft flex shaft type length outlet like new very good good average close. Several years ago taylormade introduced their mwt technology in the r7 quad, which at the time we thought it was revolutionary. Well taylormade has outdone themselves again by enabling golfers the ability to use their new fct technology on top of mwt technology in their r9 drivers. Does anyone have any opinions of the r9 460 vs the r11s. With taylormade s flight control technology fct, the r9 460 driver can be adjusted to 8 different clubhead positions by changing the loft, face and lie angle. Since then they have given us the r500, r5, r7, r9, r11 and then the chronologically challenged r1 before surprisingly ditching the r name for the loft up message of the sldr driver.
This year they have revised their r7 line with the new 425 and 460 models. It may be the shaft as much as the head but with the taylormade i seem. Trying to decide whether buying the new taylormade r1 driver is worth the price over last years r11s model. Taylormade r9 supertri driver robert garrigus test. The first hole jitters combined with a new driver led to a perfectly striped drive landing at my normal distance. The taylormade r9 driver is labeled as the ultimate in adjustability with a claimed 75 yards in left to right movement.
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