The front track system in the r15 driver has been moved closer to the clubface, compared to the sldr, by 12mm, which shifted 75% of the total drivers weight. So what exactly is the difference between the new r15 and the driver its replacing. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. For players looking for a high performance adjustable driver, the taylormade r15 driver is your weapon. 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. Last night we were in new york city to cover the live launch event taylormade had for the media. The taylormade r9 driver is the most advanced driver in the companys history building on the technology and innovation that made the r7 driver so popular with golfers. Dec 25, 2014 the taylormade r15 driver, their latest sliding weight driver, is very low spin, but its still relatively unforgiving. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. R15 460 driver r15 430 driver r15 fairway r15 rescue rsi irons golf balls. May 06, 2015 for players looking for a high performance adjustable driver, the taylormade r15 driver is your weapon. Get the best deals on taylormade driver graphite shaft golf club shafts. What you need to know interchangeable and taylormade compatible shaft adapter fits various taylormade driver models see model table below available in rh 0. 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.
The head will adjust up to 3 with your shaft with a taylormade r1, r15, rbz stage 2, jet speed, sldr, or 2014 adams. Originally debuting in the sldr, this feature drastically. When fitted properly, the sldr led to huge distance gains. Taylormade m1 vs taylormade r7 superquad mygolfspy. In theory this should mean a less forgiving head that is suited towards better players. Its packed with technology, and most of it is fixated on maximizing the length of your best drives. As well as the obvious return to a white crown and black face combination, the taylormade r15 driver offers a number of improvements from the sldr driver it. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. The taylormade r9 driver is labeled as the ultimate in adjustability with a claimed 75 yards in left to right movement. Now taylormade return to the r brand name that served them so well in the past with the r15 driver and are building on the low forward cg message to hopefully get the best of both worlds. Taylormade r9 vs r11 posted by wish i was tebow on 11612 at 9. I had the r9 driver and just recently purchased the r11.
Jan 07, 2016 longest drive competition taylormade r15 vs taylormade m1 the format is very simple. The golf driver youre looking for is just a couple clicks away. Using the low, forward center of gravity cg introduced in the sldr line. Factory adjustable adapter replacement sleeves for the taylormade r15, r15 black and r15 430 drivers. Unfollow taylormade r15 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Taylormade added a second weight to the slide in the r15 while the sldr. Other than replacing a defective adapter, the adaptor sleeves can also be used to create multiple shaft. The r9 utilizes taylormades legendary movable weight. One of my favorite characteristics of the new r15 drivers is the sound. Nov 04, 2015 r15 430 driver the taylormade r15 430 driver has all the aspects of the sldr 430 driver but has been tested and confirmed as a more forgiving design. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Though i appreciate taylormades attempts to redefine the word classic as it pertains to driver head shape by calling the subtly triangular shape of the r9 new classic, i disagree with the term. Taylormades newest club for the 2009 season is the taylormade r9 driver.
How to adjust the taylormade r15 driver settings foregolf. Move the 16 g weight to the toe of the club head to the two 1 g weights to the center and heel cavities to continue to correct your hook. 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. 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. It features technologies geared to the golfer who wants to fine tune their driver.
Nov, 2014 now taylormade return to the r brand name that served them so well in the past with the r15 driver and are building on the low forward cg message to hopefully get the best of both worlds. Taylormade r9 r11 rbz shaft adapter adjustable tip. But does the new range of r15 drivers live up to the hype. The r15 430 now has an upgraded front track system that houses two moveable weights, 12. Taylormade research showed this was not the most efficient way of making a driver face so in 2018 they introduced twist face. The taylormade r15 430 driver has all the aspects of the sldr 430 driver but has been tested and confirmed as a more forgiving design. 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. Taylormades numerous shaft offerings, new movable weight system, and 12 hosel adjustments give us an amazing ability to custom fit the driver too. Each driver hits 2 rounds of 3 golf shots and which ever sends the golf ball the longest total distance to hit. Since then they have given us the r500, r5, r7, r9, r11 and then the chronologically challenged. If you have any questions about which shaft adapter is the appropriate choice, please send us a message. Today, we tell you whether or not 2015 is any better than 2014. Move the 16 g weight to the toe of the club head to the.
Taylormade m1m2 r15 sldr premium driver shaft fujikura. 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. The ultimate guide for the new taylormade r15 driver. How to adjust taylormade supertri r9 driver hit one or two golf balls with your taylormade r9 driver set in the original factory settings. In the eternal quest for more distance, golfers are always looking for the best driver. Originally debuting in the sldr, this feature drastically reduced spin and increased launch angle. Taylormade driver graphite shaft golf club shafts for sale ebay. Earlier this week we gave the world the first look at the new 2015 taylormade r15 driver.
A buddy of mine told me about the company shotly they were bar none the. 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. Taylormades product life cycle is annual, and with each release, there is a model that will suit you. The r9 driver is the first taylormade driver to use flight control technology which allows golfers to change the face angle, lie and loft of the club using a simple wrench. The driver truly did produce more distance and forgiveness.
R9 driver r9 460 driver r9 fairway raylor rescue rescue tp r9. The r15 driver takes last years slding weight and splits it into two. This price is for the adapter and only the adapter. I got a really stable flight even with the weights together, which is the.
I also swung the r11s but for the price i went with the r11. You can honestly get a brand new rocketballz driver for 200. The r15 is taylormades 2nd generation of a driver with a low forward center of gravity. Jan 20, 2009 the taylormade r9 driver is the most advanced driver in the companys history building on the technology and innovation that made the r7 driver so popular with golfers.
Other than replacing a defective adapter, the adaptor sleeves can also be used to create multiple shaft options for the taylormade r15 driver for less than the cost of simply reshafting your current shaft sleeve. This driver truly is a new revolution in the golf driver category. Whenever taylormade release a new driver they can certain create some hype. Apr 02, 2011 i had the r9 driver and just recently purchased the r11. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. The taylormade r15 driver is designed for golfers who want full adjustability and control over the performance of their clubs. You will find some similarities of the new r15 driver to the sldr driver and jet speed drivers of last season.
The r9 utilizes taylormades legendary movable weight technology mwt that was first introduced with their r7 metalwood product line. Featuring taylormade s new flight control technology, the club can be adjusted to eight different positions to suit the individuals shot shape. Taylormade compatible shaft adapter for driverwoods r1. See how the taylormade r15 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. After an extended hiatus thats sarcasm, folks, its been a year, taylormade has brought back the r series of metalwoods. We take an in depth look at the full range so that you can fully understand the technology involved and you can also see the difference from previous models. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998. This is an aftermarket shaft adapter designed to be installed on any. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf. The taylormade m1 driver is available now in our stores for you to test for yourself. Longest driver taylormade m1 430 vs callaway xr sub zero duration. But does the new range of r15 drivers live up to the. As well as the obvious return to a white crown and black face combination, the taylormade r15 driver offers a number of improvements from the sldr driver it replaces.
Longest drive competition taylormade r15 vs taylormade m1 the format is very simple. In addition to movable weights, the r9 featured adjustable face angle, lie angle and loft, giving players a total of eight orientations. Tm replace golf adjustment torque wrench tool for taylormade fct r1 r11s r11 r9 r7 r5 driver hybrid. Weve been conditioned as consumerists to think that newer better. May 07, 2009 though i appreciate taylormades attempts to redefine the word classic as it pertains to driver head shape by calling the subtly triangular shape of the r9 new classic, i disagree with the term and still dislike the look to a small degree.
Are you thinking about buying the taylormade r15 driver. More loft in the high toe and less loft in the low heel common mishit locations add and decrease spin respectively to keep the ball on the fairway more often. The combination of taylormade flight control technology and movable weight technology makes the r9 the only totally adjustable driver on the market. As a general rule, if youre a beginner look for a model without adjustable weight like the m6, m4, m2, or. R15 460 driver r15 430 driver r15 fairway r15 rescue. 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. Taylormade makes twin driver debuts with r15 and aeroburner. Read the latest expert guide to taylormade r15 driver adjustability. Longest drive competition taylormade r15 vs taylormade m1. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. Taylormades numerous shaft offerings, new movable weight system, and 12 hosel adjustments give us an amazing ability to custom fit the driver. It is good to see the r name back and the larger profile of the r15 quickly sets it apart from the taller and more compact sldr, even though both are 460cc heads.
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