The r15 features a lower and more forward center of gravity to promote higher launch and lower spin. Sldr 460 driver sldr 430 driver sldr white driver sldr faiway sldr rescue sldrs metalwoods. I played in college and average probably 280 yards off the tee. Taylormade r15 driver taylormade r15 460 driver the taylormade r15 460 driver employs proven taylormade metalwood technologies that have been newly optimized. Apr 02, 2011 i had the r9 driver and just recently purchased the r11.
R11 vs current drivers on the market clubs, grips, shafts. If youre having a taylormade r11s vs rocketballz debate, the rocketballz provides a full range of high performance clubs, including fairways and hybridsrescue clubs in addition to the driver. The r15 430 has design characteristics that remind me of the r7 425 tp, and the 460 has hints of the r9 supertri in it in look and feel only, performance is much better. It also has 12 different loft options vs the 8 on the r11s.
With the r11 driver, players can adjust the loft, face angle, and flight path for up to 100 yards of sidetoside trajectory change and 500 rpm back spin change. First of all, the taylormade m1 and r15 drivers are two very different products and will do different things based on their own unique design. May 31, 2016 hey all, my current driver is an r11 which has to be 5 or 6 years old at this point. We tested the driver recently to see how it compared to last years r15. Its packed with technology, and most of it is fixated on maximizing the length of your best drives. They both have a really solid feel to them, and they are both incredibly long each is longer than my taylormade rbz was. Im starting to think im missing out on distance andor forgiveness with what taylormade. The new taylormade r1 driver offers more adjustability than any other driver to date. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together some of the most innovative companies in their fields. Jan 16, 2012 taylormade r11 tp vs r11s vs rbz i just had the chance to hit, side by side, the r11s rbz and my r11 tp. Im starting to think im missing out on distance andor forgiveness with what taylormade now has available. Im wondering how my driver compares with current drivers on the market such as m1 or m2. Inverted cone technology for an expanded sweet spot, thick thin casting for low and forward centerofgravity cg, and a loft sleeve for maximum adjustability.
It looks a little more lofted than it is, but distancewise it wont be beaten, offering a high launch with low spin. Taylormade r15 driver 12 degree loft, regular flex. 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. I got a really stable flight even with the weights together, which is the lowest moi setting. Taylormade r11 tp vs r11s vs rbz i just had the chance to hit, side by side, the r11s rbz and my r11 tp. I currently have stock fujikura blur 60 reg flex and think it is soft for me. See how the taylormade r15 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. Taylormade m1 driver and put it into play just to kind of see how it wentto be honest, im hitting it longer than my r15, which is fantastic. Jun 14, 2015 the r15 driver is the end result of what taylormade has learned about low and forward cg, sliding weights, adjustability and speed pockets in the form of the front track system. We took the new taylormade sldr driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. Straight and as long as possible is what most of us want. The taylormade r11 driver features ultimate optimization with 3 different adjustable dimensions. Taylormade s global enforcement efforts are extensive and include a variety of areas such as working directly and collectively with local, federal and international agencies and actively participating in coalitions to rid the marketplace of fakes and help keep it clean for the.
What you need to know interchangeable and taylormade compatible shaft adapter fits various taylormade driver models see model table below available in rh 0. Look no further than the r15 driver if you like to tinker with loft and weight. R11 driver r11 fairway woods r11 ti fairway r11 irons rescue 11 burner superfast 2. May 01, 2015 taylormade has done just that and were here to tell you the differences you see in the taylormade r15 driver and the taylormade sldr driver, and what the differences will mean for your game. Comparing the taylor made m1 driver to the r15 driver. The r15 430 and 460 both look like traditional taylormade drivers. The r15 driver is the end result of what taylormade has learned about low and forward cg, sliding weights, adjustability and speed pockets in the form of the front track system. It has 7 face angle options vs its predecessor the r11s with 5. Taylormade m1 v r15 in this headtohead battle, we put the recently launched taylormade m1 driver up against its predecessor, the r15, to see how the performance compares joel tadman. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra f9 speedback or cobra golf king f9. I had the r9 driver and just recently purchased the r11. 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. R11 tp vs r11s vs rbz general equipment talk mygolfspy forum.
With the r11 driver, players can adjust the loft, face angle, and flight path for up to 100 yards of sidetoside. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. Taylor made r15 driver taylor made drivers golfbidder. Taylormade sldr driver vs four previous taylormade drivers. The r15 driver takes last years slding weight and splits it into two. Lowest prices on taylormade woods at golf discount. I am looking at buying a new shaft for my tm r11 driver. Taylormade r15 460 driver taylormade s most technologically advanced driver ever.
The adapter allows you to adjust the loft, lie and face angle of the club. I hit them all with my talamonti pd70 x so that there would be an established baseline and comparison of apples versus apples. Taylormade compatible shaft adapter for driverwoods r1. Whether thats sldr vs r15 or 815 bb vs v series or g25 vs g30. Taylormade r11s 2012 driver right, graphite, senior, 10. Weve had a few tweets asking how the new taylor made m1 driver stacks up against the r15, heres the results from our independent testing. Taylormade m2 is a top selling option at the top of the price range.
Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. R15 distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver. Jan 11, 2017 see how the taylormade r15 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. One of my favorite characteristics of the new r15 drivers is the sound. Sep 11, 20 taylormade has used an eyecatching design with a white crown and distinctive black face. Taylormade r15 vs callaway big bertha alpha 815 dbd. Weve been conditioned as consumerists to think that newer better. The ability to split the r15s sliding weights for more consistency is a nice touch. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver. I also swung the r11s but for the price i went with the r11.
Taylormade s sim max d is a slice busting draw biased driver with weight moved towards the heel and a larger face profile see how the taylormade sim max d driver compares to 2020s other drivers in our big driver test taylormade. After an extended hiatus thats sarcasm, folks, its been a year, taylormade has brought back the r series of metalwoods. Learn more from our most popular taylormade driver articles. Nov, 2014 taylormade has confirmed that the company will soon announce its newest driver, the r15. Taylormade 2017 driver m2 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. May 20, 2015 the taylormade r1 driver is for best suited for golfers looking for the ultimate in adjustability with a unique sound, feel and look. How to get the most from your taylormade r15 driver, weve.
Ive been reading and have found people that say too soft. The ability to split the r15 s sliding weights for more consistency is a nice touch. Extremely lowspinning, and more consistent than taylormades sldr drivers. Last night we were in new york city to cover the live launch event taylormade had for the media. Having been told white was the answer to all alignment issues with r11, taylormade went to the dark side with the black crowned sldr and now the r15 is back in white. Taylormade compatible shaft adapter for driverwoods. Taylormade r11 driver is the latest and greatest from the makers of the no. Im wondering how my driver compares to current drivers on the market such as m1 or m2. Last friday, i came home to find that my friends at taylormade had surprised me by sending me their new sldr driver said to be their longest ever to test out a week before other commoners like myself.
The heel and toe weights remain the same and come stock with a 10 gram and a 1 gram. Taylormade has used an eyecatching design with a white crown and distinctive black face. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade. R11 driver r11 fairway woods r11 ti fairway r11 irons rescue 11. I am easy about this, as having a white crown and a black face does make it easier to align.
Im starting to think im missing out on distance and or forg. Taylormade r11 driver has new technology like the adjustable sole that can adjust the face angle and the launch angle, making it a truly adjustable driver. My current driver is an r11 which has to be 5 or 6 years old at this point. Today, we tell you whether or not 2015 is any better than 2014. R15 460 driver r15 430 driver r15 fairway r15 rescue rsi irons golf balls. The taylor made r15 driver and how to get the best from it. We used 3 players and had them hit 10 shots with each driver. It is not for beginners but more experienced golfers will appreciate the benefits of this club. Taylormade s global enforcement efforts are extensive and include a variety of areas such as working directly and collectively with local. Taylormade driver golf clubs 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.
Dec 25, 2014 the taylormade r15 driver, their latest sliding weight driver, is very low spin, but its still relatively unforgiving. The only way youre going to get a hotter face is if you just happen to get a particular head where the manufacturing tolerance variations results in giving you a little better cor in the new vs the old and that would have nothing to do with the. If you are referring to how hot a driver is for strikes on the center of the face, cor has been maxed out in drivers for a long time now. Using the low, forward center of gravity cg introduced in the sldr line, along with the sliding weight track that adds speed pocketlike functionality, the r15 is a lowspin driver, with a bigger sweet spot. Taylormade has done just that and were here to tell you the differences you see in the taylormade r15 driver and the taylormade sldr driver, and what the differences will mean for your game. Using the low, forward center of gravity cg introduced in the sldr line, along with the sliding weight track that adds speed pocketlike functionality, the r15 is a lowspin driver. Extremely lowspinning, and more consistent than taylormade s sldr drivers. Having been told white was the answer to all alignment issues with r11, taylormade went to the dark side with the black crowned sldr and now the r15. Taylormade m1 v r15 in this headtohead battle, we put the recently launched taylormade m1 driver up against its predecessor, the r15, to see how the performance. In fact day was just one of 16 players to put the m1 driver into play at the bmw championship, its debute on tour. Sldr, sldr s, sldr s mini, r15 vs r15 tp, aeroburner vs r15, r15 vs sldr, jetspeed vs rbz stage 2, and jetspeed vs.
Nov, 2014 unfortunately i am old enough to remember when taylormade introduced the first r series driver with the r300 series. I had a practice round wednesday at the proam with the new taylormade m1 driver and put it into play just to kind of see how it wentto be honest, im hitting it longer than my r15, which is fantastic. The taylormade r1 driver is for best suited for golfers looking for the ultimate in adjustability with a unique sound, feel and look. These factory authentic taylormade shaft adaptors allow for multiple shaft and length options to be used in the all sim, sim max, sim max d, m6, m5, m4, m3, m1, m2, r15 and sldr drivers and fairways for less than the cost of reshafting. Taylormade is committed to the fight against counterfeit products. Previous product releases 2015 product the taylor made r15 driver and how to get the best from it. R11r11s tip adapter compatibility club makingfitting. Sldr, sldr s, sldr s mini, r15 vs r15 tp, aeroburner vs r15, r15 vs sldr, jetspeed vs rbz stage 2, and jetspeed vs sldr.
I hit them all with my talamonti pd70 x so that there would be an established. I got a really stable flight even with the weights together, which is the. 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. Like previous r series taylormade drivers, this one appears to be fully adjustable, evidenced by the two. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. The r15 460 is not as impressive on mishits as other leading drivers. Quite honestly a whole series of is it ever really worth buying the latest driver this year or saving 50% and buying last years would be fascinating to me. Mar 27, 2014 we took the new taylormade sldr driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. The taylormade r15 driver is designed for golfers who want full adjustability and control over the performance of their clubs. If youre looking to get the best driver for the price, the r15 has incredible qualities in terms of. Earlier this week we gave the world the first look at the new 2015 taylormade r15 driver.
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