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. Taylormade r1 v2 tp driver to hit the market golfwrx. The same positive and negative comments have ensued. Made from highquality aircraft grade titanium, pvc, and rubber.
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. It features technologies geared to the golfer who wants to fine tune their driver. The release of the r1 driver from taylormade is exciting because of how. I swung an r1 from the used rack and dialed it in to a center cut bomber. But like always taylormade put more into this driver than just paint, it is their most adjustable driver ever. Fast forward and taylormade is now producing the r15 driver. It seems pretty clear the intent is to all but guarantee there will be more demand than supply. Im wondering if any taylormade r1 driver users have compared their driver to todays epics, m2s, g series, etc. I should probably also mention that while taylormade isnt calling the r1 black a limited edition model, they certainly arent doing a full production run either. Taylormade 2017 driverm2 is a very popular option at the top of the price range. Taylormade r1 20 the problem with taylormade drivers january 4, 20 january 14, 20 chuck quinton 1 comment nakashima, taylormade r1, taylormade r11.
Taylormade launched the r1 by telling golfers that this was their most adjustable driver they had ever made. Golf swing driver taylormade r1 charlie august 16, 2014 comments off. What is the difference between the upright lofts and the. Featuring the latest speed injected twist face technology, our ytrack sliding weight system, and hammerhead slot, taylormade drivers provide industryleading performance. The taylormade r1 driver is for best suited for golfers looking for the ultimate in adjustability with a unique sound, feel and look. With a total of 168 possible setting combinations 12 loft settings, 7 face angle settings and 2 weight adjustments. Feels solid in your hand, easy to work the ball, able to adjust for an upright swing, paired with a low torque shaft works for me. Last year, taylormade reported the lie angle of its r11s driver as 59. Learn more from our most popular taylormade driver articles. And taylormade barely even threatened to sue us this year. This time taylormade painted striped graphics on the the white crown. Taylormade sldr driver v taylormade jetspeed driver golfmagic.
The taylormade r15 driver is for best suited for golfers looking to reduce theirs over spin rates of the driver for increased distance. When i got both clubs dialed in, the numbers were identical. Tony covey unless youve been in a coma for the last couple of months, the announcement of new woods from taylormade, specifically the r1 driver and rbz stage 2 series woods came as anything but a surprise. Taylormade 2017 driver m2 is a very popular option at the top of the price range. Get the best deals on taylormade r1 driver golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. The taylormade r1 has mwt, face angle adjustability and an adjustable loft hosel. The taylormade sldr driver is the newest taylormade driver and utilizes a sliding adjustable weight on the sole plate of the driver with an adjustable 12position hosel. 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. May 30, 20 as simple as the concept is paint it black, the taylormade r1 black driver is almost without question the most compelling product that any manufacturer has in its nearterm pipeline. No longer do golfers have to worry about buying the wrong loft. Despite my gratitude to taylormade for thinking me worthy, i knew immediately that this was not the one. Taylormades 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. Now, some four months later, taylormade is officially releasing the taylormade r1 v2 tp driver, a.
The taylormade r1 driver was a revolutionary driver packed with cutting edge technology for its time. Taylormade golf made big news with the most adjustable driver they have ever. Engineered for pure distance and adjustability, the taylormade r1 driver is already a success globally with four worldwide tour victories, including two pga tour victories one of which by dustin johnson at the hyundai tournament of champions the team at taylormade claims that 80% of golfers are simply playing the wrong loft. Jan 07, 2017 find the taylormade r5 dual tp driver at global golf like parsifal questing for the holy grail, i have long been in search of the one true driver. Taylormade m2 driver test took place on the range and the course at saadiyat beach gc in abu dhabi.
Mar 15, 20 the r1 with its many adjustable ports and screws or the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver with its white,yellow and grey colour scheme. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. Jul 08, 20 now, some four months later, taylormade is officially releasing the taylormade r1 v2 tp driver, a. The r1 has been designed with 12 loft options and seven face angle settings, as well as the brands famous movable weight technology but despite the high level of adjustability, its an intuitive bit of kit that is straight forward to use. The graphics on the crown may dissuade some but if this is the case, then put this thought to one side and try the r1 driver as you will forget about the looks once you hit it. Taylormade r1 driver and r11s compared side by side.
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. For players looking for a high performance adjustable driver, the taylormade r15 driver is your weapon. Taylormade golf tp r1 adjustable driver motore speeder vc6. Learn more about the topsellers in our taylormade driver line. Black clubface, and glossy black crown with subtle r1 graphics for sleek look.
What loft should you get on your golf driver askgolfguru. The graphics on the crown can be distracting, stock grip was the first to go, feel and sound off the face is blunt. One driver model that can be tuned to fit tour pros and amateurs alike. 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. A golfer can adjust the loft, the face angle, and the shot shape all with a single wrench. Taylormade is committed to the fight against counterfeit products. Nov 26, 2015 taylormade have unveiled their new r1 driver, the followup product to the massivelysuccessful r11s. Engineered for pure distance and adjustability, the taylormade r1 driver is already a success globally with four worldwide tour victories. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Taylormade sldr driver v taylormade jetspeed driver. Hit 70 balls and consistently swinging 88 93 mph and maybe 10 times clocked 94 96 mph with both shafts.
Featuring the latest speed injected twist face technology, our ytrack sliding weight system, and hammerhead slot, taylormade. Theyre pretty, they sound ok, ive really gotten used to the white, but there is a major. And that is the odd thing because the sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any other taylormade driver, which means i should be launching this thing into the sky. May 06, 2015 for players looking for a high performance adjustable driver, the taylormade r15 driver is your weapon. 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.
The taylormade drivers in this collection feature lofts from 9 degrees up to. See all sides of the new taylormade r1 driver and see how it lets you independently adjust face angle, weight bias and loft. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. The fct tips work in any of the adjustable taylormade heads including the r9. Mar, 20 taylormade launched the r1 by telling golfers that this was their most adjustable driver they had ever made. The differencethe only difference is that its black. New listing taylormade golf clubs r1 adjustable driver stiff aldila rip phenom 55 value 4.
The sldr family, featuring driver, fairways and hybrids, has been designed with the tinkerers in mind as the r1, r11 and r11s were before it. Taylormade have unveiled their new r1 driver, the followup product to the massivelysuccessful r11s. It was, after all, the tp edition, designed for better players with faster. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway mens xr pro 16 or taylormade r15 460. When you first see the taylormade r1 driver you are probably going to do a double take. The tailormade r1 top driver is the one driver model that can be tuned to fit tour pros and amateurs alike. The taylormade r1 driver is the longest, most adjustable driver taylormade has brought to market for the 20 season, an excellent option for golfers from a wide range of skill levels. 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. The taylormade r1 driver is the most adjustable driver to ever be released by taylormade. Previous shaft adapters will not work in this head so. Taylormade r1 20 the problem with taylormade drivers. Taylormade r1 taylormade rbz stage 2 driver youtube.
Taylormade drivers m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 r1 r15 sldr rocketballz stage 2 jet speed. I have been looking for a new driver and havent really found the right fit. I currently have two taylormade r11s driver heads sitting on my desk, a 10. The taylormade m2 was the driver i used for most of 2017 so it was going to be interesting to see if there were clear improvements with the m4. This means a golfer can go into their local pro shop and have a clubfitter tune the driver to their swing without having to switch drivers. Taylormade compatible shaft adapter for driverwoods. The standard r1 driver comes with the excellent aldila rip phenom 55g gram shaft that is very light and stable. I dont think there is a definitive winner or loser between these two clubs. Over the years, i have played any number of glittering jewels, including selections from adams, callaway, spaulding, titleist, snake eyes, and golfworks. Unfollow taylormade r1 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. May 20, 2015 the taylormade r15 driver is for best suited for golfers looking to reduce theirs over spin rates of the driver for increased distance. Taylormade is offering the boldest graphics of any oem with its r1 driver, but it is also the most battletested design, offering slight improvements over the extremely popular r11 and r11s models. The taylormade r15 tp driver is designed for golfers who want full adjustability and control over the performance of their clubs.
The r1 with its many adjustable ports and screws or the taylormade rbz stage 2 driver with its white,yellow and grey colour scheme. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway womens xr driver or taylormade m2. The r1 has moveable 10 and 2gram weight plugs and the face can now be set up to 4 degrees open or 4 degrees closed at address. If youre having a taylormade r11s vs rocketballz debate, the rocketballz provides a full range of high performance clubs, including fairways. Taylormade m1 is a popular option at the top of the price range. These tips do not work in the new r1 or rbz stage 2 heads. About the manufacturer taylormade is an undisputed industry leader in golf equipment, offering a complete product line with innovative design and technologybased product for golfers of all skill levels. And taylormade barely even threatened to sue us this year written by. Nov 28, 20 the sldr family, featuring driver, fairways and hybrids, has been designed with the tinkerers in mind as the r1, r11 and r11s were before it, while the jetspeed family, featuring driver. The graphics on the crown can be distracting, stock. Taylormade has used an eyecatching design with a white crown and distinctive black face. 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. Lets take a look and see what kind of advancements have been made and what you can expect from both.
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