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. Taylormade, the king of drivers, has done it again. The taylormade drivers in this collection feature lofts from 9 degrees up to. Longest drive comp taylormade r1 vs ping anser driver duration. 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. See how the taylormade r15 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. 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 driver s weight. I did have some success with the m1 when it was launched last year as i was able to control the spin a bit better than with the m2. 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. When you first see the taylormade r1 driver you are probably going to do a double take. Taylormade added a second weight to the slide in the r15 while the sldr only had 1 weight to move. The taylormade r1 has mwt, face angle adjustability and an adjustable loft hosel. 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.
Its hard to do but fitters around the country support our opinion that the 20 r1 driver can stand proud. Last night we were in new york city to cover the live launch event taylormade had for the media. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Earlier this week we gave the world the first look at the new 2015 taylormade r15 driver. This time taylormade painted striped graphics on the the white crown. Each driver hits 2 rounds of 3 golf shots and which ever sends the golf ball the longest total distance to hit. The graphics on the crown can be distracting, stock grip was the first to go, feel and sound off the face is blunt. Taylormade compatible driverwoods shaft adapter fits r15. Made from highquality aircraft grade titanium, pvc, and rubber. It features technologies geared to the golfer who wants to fine tune their driver.
The same positive and negative comments have ensued. Lets take a look and see what kind of advancements have been made and what you can expect from both. The graphics on the crown can be distracting, stock. Taylormade has confirmed that the company will soon announce its newest driver, the r15.
I got a really stable flight even with the weights together, which is the lowest moi setting. May 06, 2015 for players looking for a high performance adjustable driver, the taylormade r15 driver is your weapon. The new taylormade r1 driver offers more adjustability than any other driver to date. Mar, 20 taylormade launched the r1 by telling golfers that this was their most adjustable driver they had ever made. But theres no doubt the m2 was more forgiving in terms of offcentre hits which is why it was my driver of choice in 2017. Taylormade drivers m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 r1 r15 sldr rocketballz stage 2 jet speed. 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. In this headtohead battle, we put the recently launched taylormade m1 driver up against its predecessor, the r15, to see how the. 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 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 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver. For players looking for a high performance adjustable driver, the taylormade r15 driver is your weapon. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. The r15 430 will prove too demanding for all but the best amateurs.
No executive at taylormade could have imagined the success of the original m2. Volf golf shaft sleeve adapter compatible with taylormade sim m6 m5 m4 m3 driver fw hybrid fit m2 m1 2 0. I dont think there is a definitive winner or loser between these two clubs. But like always taylormade put more into this driver than just paint, it is their most adjustable driver ever. 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. 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. Nov, 2014 taylormade has confirmed that the company will soon announce its newest driver, the r15. 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. This for me, made it better than the new m2 where i found the spin rates too high.
Learn more about the topsellers in our taylormade driver line. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. 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. 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. By recognizing this problem, taylormade has developed a driver that gives golfers from tour pros to amateurs more options to help them achieve optimal performance. The taylormade r1 driver was a revolutionary driver packed with cutting edge technology for its time.
The taylormade r1 driver is the most adjustable driver to ever be released by taylormade. 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. I have been looking for a new driver and havent really found the right fit. Jul 23, 2018 no executive at taylormade could have imagined the success of the original m2. Longest drive competition taylormade r15 vs taylormade m1 the format is very simple. Taylormade 2017 driverm2 is a very popular option at the top of the price range. 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.
Im wondering if any taylormade r1 driver users have compared their driver to todays epics, m2s, g series, etc. Rory, justin rose, sergio garcia and tiger woods all swore by it, and looking at our data its just as good today as it was two years ago. Before even hitting the market, people already had hints via various tv ads that the next generation driver would come from the flagship r series. Golf adapter sleeve replacement for r15 driver and fairway woodavailable tip size. Jan 11, 2017 see how the taylormade r15 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. Taylormade launched the r1 by telling golfers that this was their most adjustable driver they had ever made. 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. The driver truly did produce more distance and forgiveness. Weve been conditioned as consumerists to think that newer better. Taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver the results having tested the new m1 driver out for myself, i was very impressed with the way it kept my spin rates down. Taylormade compatible shaft adapter for driverwoods. According to taylormade s researchers, 80% of golfers are playing the wrong loft and 24% are playing a loft thats off by 2 degrees or more. Today, we tell you whether or not 2015 is any better than 2014. Like previous r series taylormade drivers, this one appears to be fully adjustable, evidenced by the two.
It looks a little more lofted than it is, but distancewise it wont be beaten, offering a high launch with low spin. 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. To purchase the taylormade r1 driver, visit our product page. Taylormade compatible shaft adapter for driverwoods r1.
Lets take a look and see what kind of advancements have been made and what you can expect from both drivers. Longest drive competition taylormade r15 vs taylormade m1. Dec 25, 2014 the taylormade r15 driver, their latest sliding weight driver, is very low spin, but its still relatively unforgiving. 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 r15 460 is not as impressive on mishits as other leading drivers. Below you will see golfwrx tried to stay as objective as possible. 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. After an extended hiatus thats sarcasm, folks, its been a year, taylormade has brought back the r series of metalwoods. No longer do golfers have to worry about buying the wrong loft. 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.
And taylormade barely even threatened to sue us this year written by. 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. The r15 is taylormades most adjustable driver ever, with an incredible 1836 possible settings. The taylormade r15 driver is for best suited for golfers looking to reduce theirs over spin rates of the driver for increased distance. 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. And taylormade barely even threatened to sue us this year. Taylormades numerous shaft offerings, new movable weight system, and 12 hosel adjustments give us an amazing ability to custom fit the driver too.
With a total of 168 possible setting combinations 12 loft settings, 7 face angle settings and 2 weight adjustments. I swung an r1 from the used rack and dialed it in to a center cut bomber. 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 is committed to the fight against counterfeit products. Taylormade r1 driver and r11s compared side by side. Dec 22, 2016 taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver the results having tested the new m1 driver out for myself, i was very impressed with the way it kept my spin rates down. 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.
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. Taylormade 2017 driver m2 is a very popular option at the top of the price range. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. This is a driver compare video hitting the older r15 taylormade driver up against the newer m1 driver.
Fast forward and taylormade is now producing the r15 driver. 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. 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. Taylormade m1 is a popular option at the top of the price range. The taylormade m1 driver is available now in our stores for you to test for yourself. Extremely lowspinning, and more consistent than taylormades sldr drivers. A golfer can adjust the loft, the face angle, and the shot shape all with a single wrench. According to taylormades researchers, 80% of golfers are playing the wrong loft and 24% are playing a loft thats off by 2 degrees or more. 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 r15 driver takes last years slding weight and splits it into two. Its packed with technology, and most of it is fixated on maximizing the length of.
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