R15 driver head weight comparison

Inverted cone technology for an expanded sweet spot, thick thin casting for low and forward centerofgravity cg, and a loft sleeve for maximum adjustability. The r15 driver comes in two sizes 460 and 430 cubic centimeters. In 2004 they came out with the r7, their first driver with movable weight technology. 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. As for the head itself, its lighter than the sldr by 4 grams which should allow players to swing the r15 a little faster. You cant just blindly remove weight from a piece of sports equipment. In this head to head battle, we put the recently launched taylormade m1 driver up against its predecessor, the r15, to see how the performance compares. The m3 driver offers straight distance and unmatched personalization, while the m4 driver provides maximum forgiveness. Dec 10, 2014 enter the taylormade golf r15 driver for 2015. Caldera 38 by omega new feather light shaft technology designed to improve speed for slow, smooth swinging senior golfers. The tm r15 weights are available in 3 options 6g, 8g and 15g. The name of burner has been closely related to a few taylormade drivers, but this one, which was released about five years ago, is strikingly different than all its predecessors. Taylormade r15 and aeroburner drivers, fairway woods and.

In this headtohead battle, we put the recently launched taylormade m1 driver up against its predecessor, the r15, to see how the performance compares. This weight placement has created the lowest and most forward center of gravity ever designed in a driver. How to adjust the taylormade r15 driver 3balls blog. After an extended hiatus thats sarcasm, folks, its been a year, taylormade has brought back the r series of metalwoods. It works great thanks to the slightly heavier weight of the head. It has a heavier feel at the head and a better tempo i perceive the timing with the heavier head coming through the ball with more force at release. 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. Why drivers vary in length and swingweight do you ever wonder why drivers are a particular length or swingweight.

Instead of calling these standards, it is better to establish these as benchmarks. Feb 10, 2019 this video demonstrates the relationship between driver head weight and smash factor. Weve been conditioned as consumerists to think that newer better. The r15 460 is not as impressive on mishits as other leading drivers. Drivers come complete with head cover and weight kit containing 8, 5, 2 and 1 gram weights plus tool. Once you know what youre doing, it only takes seconds to modify the club to meet your specifications. Released in 2017, the m2 maintains the highest customer rating of any taylormade driver available at dicks. The front track system is located on the sole of the driver towards the face of the golf club. Theres a lot of adjustability options with the r15, but dont feel overwhelmed. The ability to split the r15s sliding weights for more consistency is a nice touch. Taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver the methodology.

It looks a little more lofted than it is, but distancewise it wont be beaten, offering a high launch with low spin. Whenever taylormade release a new driver they can certain create some hype. The r15 430 will prove too demanding for all but the best amateurs. This leaves you with a satisfying sense of compressing the ball on a very hot and solid face. Splitting weights between the heel and toe increases the clubs forgiveness. Going back to confidence from the previous paragraph, the r15 460 is even larger and more forgiving than the r15 430, which resulted in my most confident swings of the day with an average club head speed of 115. Distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver. 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. Look no further than the r15 driver if you like to tinker with loft and weight. The driver truly did produce more distance and forgiveness. Both driver heads had the weights in the neutral position.

But does the new range of r15 drivers live up to the hype. I hit five shots with each driver on trackman iv, and to ensure as much of an applestoapples comparison as possible, i tested each driver head with the same shaft. I cant argue with the marketing, but for me it didnt work. We tested the driver recently to see how it compared to last years r15. Many golfers believe they can add yards to their drive by making their driver golf club longer and lighter. Taylormade r15 460 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. Lastly, the average driver head will weight approximately 200g. Comparing the taylor made m1 driver to the r15 driver. The ultimate guide for the new taylormade r15 driver.

The front track system itself, totalling 40g of mass. Actually swingweight one word it is not a standard measurement parameter but a ratio of weight distribution. And why they arent necessarily uniform throughout the industry. This location shifts 75% of the drivers total weight to the front of the driver. Are you trying to figure out how to adjust your taylormade r15 driver. Today, we tell you whether or not 2015 is any better than 2014. Head weights, shaft weights and balance points oh my. It is a players driver that will still work well for the mid handicappers. 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 callaway big bertha alpha 815. Oct 24, 2017 in a season of great drivers, the taylormade 2017 m1 440 driver had one of the most powerful feels on the market. The prospeed driver is available as component club head or custom assembled with one of the following shafts. The headline tech in the allnew r15 driver is a track behind the face that features two 12. I got a really stable flight even with the weights together, which is the lowest moi setting. The obvious fix was to add a little weight to the head, which i did.

Make offer 1pc blue golf wrench tool for taylormade r15 sldrrbz 2 driver fw rescue weights. Can a driver be modded to a heavier head weight or is this a function of the shaft. The taylor made r15 driver and how to get the best from it. Jason day did something unprecedented at the 2015 bmw championship. Each position creates a different loft setting or angle of the head. 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. The taylormade r15 driver, their latest sliding weight driver, is very low spin, but its still relatively unforgiving. Sldr 460 driver sldr 430 driver sldr white driver sldr faiway.

Theres also tp versions of the same heads if youre feeling saucy. Taylormades numerous shaft offerings, new movable weight system, and 12 hosel adjustments give us an amazing ability to custom fit the driver too. Jan 11, 2017 see how the taylormade r15 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. In a season of great drivers, the taylormade 2017 m1 440 driver had one of the most powerful feels on the market. A couple of days ago we did a test to see if increasing the head weight of a driver would increase momentum of the head and give longer dis. The weight channel was moved closer to the face so it acts as a slot to give additional face flex at impact. Will this make a big difference in the spin and launch of the driver or sweet spot. The r15 fairway woods have the same 4degree loft sleeve as the r15 driver and come in standard lofts of 15, 16. Taylormade 2017 driverm2 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. When im swinging this driver well, it feels more like the head is powering through the ball as opposed to just hitting it. Jun 14, 2015 as for the head itself, its lighter than the sldr by 4 grams which should allow players to swing the r15 a little faster. Earlier this week we gave the world the first look at the new 2015 taylormade r15 driver.

Add weight to your driver golf club for more distance pga. Adjustability adds a bit to the weight of the driver but can help you dial it in for your specific needs, the course or weather conditions on the day. After spinning it around for a while, the head will pop off giving you access to the neck. Each driver head was adjusted to the same loft, or as close as possible. Aug, 2019 the name of burner has been closely related to a few taylormade drivers, but this one, which was released about five years ago, is strikingly different than all its predecessors.

The answers to these questions might be more complicated than what they appear. With the weight towards the front of the driver, it. Our good friend rick shiels has put them up head to head for you and we are here to show you those results. The r15 also has a 4degree loft sleeve which lets you modify the clubs loft, lie and face angle. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Taylormade r15 driver taylormade r15 460 driver the taylormade r15 460 driver employs proven taylormade metalwood technologies that have been newly optimized. Dec 25, 2014 the taylormade r15 driver, their latest sliding weight driver, is very low spin, but its still relatively unforgiving. Head weight versus distance clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. This 25g of mass can be moved to a variety of positions in the 460cc head, changing the combinations of distance, forgiveness and drawfade bias. R15 460 driver r15 430 driver r15 fairway r15 rescue rsi irons golf balls. See how the taylormade r15 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. Extremely lowspinning, and more consistent than taylormades sldr drivers. Taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver.

I was thinking of buying online a 15 gram weight to screw in to make up for the lose. In the next year the typical driver will start to vary greatly, but for now lets say the average driver length is 45 long and equipped with a 65g shaft and 50g grip. In this head to head battle, we put the recently launched taylormade m1 driver up against its predecessor, the r15, to see how the performance compares joel tadman november, 2015 5. A heavy, fixed back weight places the cg extremely low and back for a blend of speed and highlaunching. New and cheap drivers from top brands like callaway, taylormade, and wilson, to name a few. 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 taylormade m4 vs. And theres 12 different positions or notches around the hosels circumference. Make offer golf white plate weight for taylormade sldr driver head 1pc. We used 3 players and had them hit 10 shots with each driver. It is a distance driver equipped with a longer shaft, very aerodynamic head and lighter weight.

The r15 driver takes last years slding weight and splits it into two. Id be interested, if you find time, with a comparison of the r15 with the new replacement driver, it seems on tour many players switched. I assume the thinking is that the average golfer can increase the head speed of his driver if there is less mass to accelerate. May 01, 2015 distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver. I was thinking of buying online a 15 gram weight to screw in to make up for the lose of weight after cutting. May 20, 2015 the key piece of technology for the r15 driver is the front track system. A club class of its own, the wedges have high lofts, the short shafts. So im wondering if im leaving yardage off the driver because it is so light. The taylormade r15 driver is designed for golfers who want full adjustability and control over the performance of their clubs. Dec 22, 2016 taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver the methodology. The best driver i hit all day was the r15 460 head.

The screw and 2 gram aluminum lock slider are included. 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. Most amateur players, save for the most accomplished sticks, will play the less demanding 460cc version. This is a shift in technology as you used to see the majority of weight low and back in a clubhead. 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. The taylormade m1 driver is available now in our stores for you to test for yourself. Last night we were in new york city to cover the live launch event taylormade had for the media. If you play a relatively decent game you cannot go wrong with the taylormade r15. Gain a few feet with your tee shots and maintain accuracy with the taylormade made r15 driver. In 2009 it was the r9, taylormades first driver that allowed golfers to manually change the face angle and thus the loft of the club. Best golf drivers for distance and accuracy in 2020.

I saw a noticeable difference by adding 8 grams to the head of a driver. 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. M5 drivers m5 tour drivers m6 drivers m6d drivers original one mini drivers mglorire drivers m2 drivers m5 titanium fairways m6d fairways m6 fairways mgloire fairways m2 fairways m6 rescue mgloire rescue p790 irons p790 udi irons p790ti irons p7tw irons m5 irons m6 irons kalea set kalea set 2 mgloire irons m2 irons mg2 wedges hitoe bigfoot wedge myhitoe wedges spidertour putters spider putters spiderx putters myspider putters myspiderx putters spider mini copper putters tp red putters. Note the r15 comes stock with 2 10 gram head weights.