The fujikura speeder 57 will be the stock shaft in the r15 460 driver, with the same shaft available in the r15 430 driver weighing in 10 grams heavier, another aspect better golfers are looking for. Taylormade added a second weight to the slide in the r15 while the sldr only had 1 weight to move. As a comparison, the sldr has only one 20g weight, while the r15 driver has two 12. The adjustable fairway woods feature the same sole opening but with one sliding 25gram weight to effect. There are two moveable parts to the r15 driver 1 the hosel sleeve where the shaft goes 2 the two silver sliding weights on the sole. May 31, 2016 2 i wonder how heavy the rear weight of the m2 driver is, since the head weight is lighter than the m1 driver. This weight placement helps in correcting a hook in the trajectory of your drive. 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. I got a really stable flight even with the weights together, which is the lowest moi setting. By adding a second weight, they increased the adjustability of the driver.
Adding weight to your driver may improve your game off the tee. Distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver. Aeroburner driver aeroburner fairway aeroburner rescue aeroburner hl irons r15 460 driver r15 430 driver r15 fairway r15 rescue rsi irons golf balls. The r15 driver comes in two sizes 460 and 430 cubic centimeters.
Driver uses 43 percent more carbon than 2016 model which saves weight to lower the center of gravity for better launch conditions. The r15 shaft is a similar fujikura speeder 57g to the sldr and the length is a manageable 45. They believe that adding weight to clubs can affect a golf shots path or its trajectory, but equipment experts will tell you the results are psychological. Dec 01, 2016 made this video to show how to remove the weights in the ttrack and realign to make it a bit more forgiving. This weight placement has created the lowest and most forward center of gravity ever designed in a. Discover how adding weight to your driver golf club can help you make more solid contact and hit the ball farther off the tee. Numerous golfers, from pros to recreational hackers, have added weight to their drivers or other clubs for years. The r15 driver has 75% of its mass in the low and forward position to promote a high launch and low spin launch characteristic. Since our original post about the taylor made r15 our view on custom fitting this club has evolved.
The taylormade r15 driver will change your game if you can. On the other end of the spectrum, i did hit some long drives with the 12degree r15 460 driver. I gave it 3 stars instead of 4 is because the weight is actually only 14. Move the 16 g weight to the toe weight cavity of the r7 460 driver with the taylormade torx wrench and place the two single gram weights in the center and heel cavities. Position the 16gram weight in the clubheads heel port and the 1gram weights in the remaining ports to turn an otherwise straight shot into a 20yard a draw. Yamaha yzf r15 v3 is a sports bike available in 3 variants in india. Taylormade 2017 driver m2 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. There is no doubt that the taylormade r15 is a killer driver but that it is not to say it is the only great one.
The front track system has been moved closer to the clubface compared to the sldr model by 12mm, which shifts 75% of the r15s total weight to the front of the driver. M2 driver m2 fairway m2 irons m2 tour irons psi irons psi tour irons kalea ef wedges phenom os putters spider limited red spider limited m1 special edition driver. Clubs with movable weights typically have ports into which weights are screwed. Stock length is 45 inches and standard swing weight is d5. Taylormade r15 black driver on sale carls golfland. The driver truly did produce more distance and forgiveness. 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.
At address, it is clear that m5 driver and m6 driver belong in the same family. Place the larger tungsten weight in the heel port if you tend to slice the ball. Taylormade makes twin driver debuts with r15 and aeroburner. Besides completely reengineering the driver, the most noticeable change is to the slide adjustability on the sole of the club. I hit some stunners with this club, but it was feast or famine. The taylormade r15 head weights are easy to install and can reduce or increase the swingweight of your r15 driver. How to use taylormade r7 limited driver weights healthfully. You can set the weight for a neutral, draw, or fade bias depending on your swing. 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. Ultra thin wall casting creates a thick thin crown that varies between 0. You can set the weight for a neutral, draw, or fade bias depending on. The taylormade r15 driver has a new front track weight system that performs like a speed pocket to reduce spin and add forgiveness.
Cobras king f8 family of drivers feature moveable weights and myfly. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Theres also tp versions of the same heads if youre feeling saucy. The taylormade r15 driver has a new front track system that performs like a speed pocket to reduce spin and ad forgiveness. By adding a second weight, they increased the adjustability of the driver, and by adding 5 more grams of weight in the slide they also increased its effectiveness. The sldr driver and now the r15 can reduce the spin rate by pushing the weight towards the front of the club and this would create a lower shot and because the ball will go lower you can choose a more lofted driver or choose a more lofted position with the adjustable sleeve. To reduce a slice, heavier weights are placed by the clubheads heel, while the. The front track weight system contains two sliding 12. Look no further than the r15 driver if you like to tinker with loft and weight.
Modified internal acoustic management techniques help control vibration and pitch at impact. By using two weights in the track players can set the driver to maximum drawfade bias both weights in the heeltoe, maximum forgiveness with one weight at each end to increase the clubs moment of inertia, or maximum distance with both weights in the center. The new taylormade r15 black driver is the most technologically advanced driver ever created with full adjustability, speed pocket technology, and new sliding split weights. In the right hands, this driver has the potential to produce some crazy long drives. The weight channel was moved closer to the face so it acts as a slot to give additional face flex at impact. The improved front track with a second sliding weight makes the taylormade r15 driver easier to play. The screw and 2 gram aluminum lock slider are included. Sep 21, 2017 with the new r15 driver, the carlsbad, ca, sporting behemoth has rolled more than a decade of moveable weight and adjustability into what the company calls its most technologically sophisticated. The taylormade m1 driver is available now in our stores for you to test for yourself. The taylor made r15 driver and how to get the best from it. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade kalea or callaway xr 16. Expanded and redesigned longer ttrack allows for increased adjustability with more moveable weight.
What you really probably need to do is get it shortened as well. This in combination with 40grams of weight being moved 12mm closer to the clubface means the r15 produces quite a bit less side spin than the sldr and by extension just about every other driver on the market. The sldr has one 20g weight whereas the r15 has two 12. Add weight to your driver golf club for more distance pga. Taylormade golf r15 driver august 5, 2015 since its launch late last year, we havent stopped talking about it and how good it is. If you have the tp, put the heavier weight in the heel port and the lighter weight in the toe port. Many golfers believe they can add yards to their drive by making their driver golf club longer and lighter. Note the r15 comes stock with 2 10 gram head weights.
How to set the weights for a r7 460 driver healthfully. Explanation of what to expect when you move the weights around on the sole of the taylormade m1 driver. The standard r15 has a 460cc head, available in white or black, that has two 12. Weve taken feedback from our customers who have the club in play and conducted. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the.
Dec 17, 2015 explanation of what to expect when you move the weights around on the sole of the taylormade m1 driver. The taylormade r15 driver, their latest sliding weight driver, is very low spin, but its still relatively unforgiving. Nov 14, 2014 the ability to move more weight to the heel and toe, along with the stability setting, may make r15 more attractive for golfers who require shot shape correction in their driver. With full adjustability, speed pocket technology, and new sliding split weights you will hit it further than ever. The smaller, lowspinning design is the least forgiving of all the r15 drivers. It looks a little more lofted than it is, but distancewise it wont be beaten, offering a high launch with low spin. As was the case with the sldr, youll need to consider adding more loft to help offset the lowspin characteristics of the head design. Muxsam silver golf weight movable sliding slider adapter for. Taylormade driver golf club head cover head cover only. The weight is just a bit duller than the oem taylormade weights. The sleeve on the r15 works a lot like the sldr driver and jet speed drivers of last season where you can open the screw at the neck and rotate the head. The taylormade golf r15 driver has received the highest ratings in 2015 golf digest hot list, and has become a best seller, in addition to being no. What my shortcomings reveal is that the r15 gets the ball out there even with lessthan optimal launch conditions.
Sldr 460 driver sldr 430 driver sldr white driver sldr faiway. Move the larger weight to the toe port to produce a 15yard fade. Jun 14, 2015 swinging the r15, i was only able to generate a launch angle of 9. How to adjust the taylormade r15 driver settings foregolf. The new taylormade r15 driver is the most technologically advanced driver ever created. How golf club center of gravity makes a huge difference mygolfspy. The single sliding weight of the sldr has become two, in a more refined and deep front track. The tm r15 weights are available in 3 options 6g, 8g and 15g. The taylormade r15 driver is designed for golfers who want full adjustability and control over the performance of their clubs. See how the taylormade r15 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. Apr, 2019 the oppo r15 pro is a good attempt at making a budget flagship, but the company needs to fix the buggy software and make it cheaper before it can compete with the likes of oneplus. Taylormade 2017 driverm2 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range.
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