But if you want the surest fit then we suggest going to a professional before taking the r15 out on the course. You can set the weight for a neutral, draw, or fade bias depending on. 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 november, 2015 5. Feb 04, 2015 you have your sweet r15 driver but havent a clue how to adjust it. R15 taylormade golf drivers, fairways, irons, wedges. How to adjust the taylormade r15 driver 3balls blog. 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. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver.
The taylormade r15 driver is designed for golfers who want full adjustability and control over the performance of their clubs. Features and benefits of the taylormade 2015 r15 driver. Taylormade r15 hybrid 4 hybrid 21 aldila rogue black 85 graphite stiff right handed 39. Despite a distinct lack of demand for it, taylormade is returning to a white crown for their 2015 drivers. Here we will compare various qualities of the 2014 sldr, 2015 r15, and the 2016 m1. You will find some similarities of the new r15 driver to the sldr driver and jet speed drivers. Photography by michael chini finding the perfect driver for you should be your new gears resolution. August 5, 2015 since its launch late last year, we havent stopped talking about it and how good it is. You will find some similarities of the new r15 driver to the sldr driver and jet speed drivers of last season. It might be the most expensive in this test but if you can stomach the. R15 460 driver r15 430 driver r15 fairway r15 rescue rsi irons golf balls.
The r15 430 and 460 both look like traditional taylormade drivers. Taylormade r15 driver taylormade r15 460 driver the taylormade r15 460 driver employs proven taylormade metalwood technologies that have been newly optimized. These features are what made taylormade famous in 2015. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. Remember, move the loft first and then mess with the weights. 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. Clubtester gary seal talks about one of his favorite drivers at clubtest 2015, the taylormade r15. Its 30cc smaller than the standard r15, which gives golfers enhanced workability and the smaller head shape that purists prefer. 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. The r15 driver takes last years slding weight and splits it into two. Reviews by mike chwasky, mark dee and brendan mohler. Being their flagship driver for 2015, taylormade has made some nice improvements to make the r15.
Key to the performance of the r15 is the low and forward centre of gravity. The callaway big bertha alpha 815 defines the adjustability as. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade. The taylormade r15 is all about distance but has a good many other significant advantages. I got a really stable flight even with the weights together, which is the lowest moi setting. Preowned z f65 fairway wood for preowned, this club truly was in excellent condition.
Nov, 2015 published on nov, 2015 a headtohead driver test between taylormade m1 driver and the r15 driver it replaces. Must apply your coupon code to your shopping cart for. 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. 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. M1 driver m1 fairway m1 rescue 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. The taylormade golf r15 driver has received the highest. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. The front track system is located on the sole of the driver towards the face of the golf club.
How to adjust the taylormade r15 driver settings foregolf. The front track system performs like a speed pocket, reducing spin and increasing the size of the sweet spot. I would like to receive email updates from taylormade about r15. With full adjustability, speed pocket technology, and new sliding split weights you will hit it further than ever.
Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. It looks a little more lofted than it is, but distancewise it wont be beaten, offering a high launch with low spin. The first thing youll notice is that taylormade brought back the white head for 2015 and a front track system that is further forward. Are you thinking about buying the taylormade r15 driver. Inverted cone technology for an expanded sweet spot, thick thin casting for low and forward centerofgravity cg, and a loft sleeve for maximum adjustability. While taylormade went away from the series last year with its sldr, the rseries is back for 2015 with the release of the r15 460 and r15 430 drivers. 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. R15 also features a lower and more forward center of gravity cg, to promote higher launch and lower spin. You can find the taylormade r15 here on our website.
May 06, 2015 for players looking for a high performance adjustable driver, the taylormade r15 driver is your weapon. Golfers will pay a noticeable penalty in forgiveness with the r15 430, but if youre looking to hit your best shots as far as humanly possible, this is. The taylormade r15 driver has a couple of key technologies that give this driver impeccable distance and forgiveness. Weve been conditioned as consumerists to think that newer better. Aeroburner driver aeroburner fairway aeroburner rescue aeroburner hl irons r15 460 driver r15 430 driver r15 fairway r15 rescue rsi irons golf balls. Its nice to have this level of adjustability though. It is probably not best for beginners but most golfers, especially the mid to low handicappers will gain a lot from the r15. 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. 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. Last night we were in new york city to cover the live launch event taylormade had for the media. R15 also features a lower and more forward center of gravity cg, to promote higher launch and.
We hit both on the skytrak launch monitor to see how the performance compares. The new taylormade r15 driver is the most technologically advanced driver ever created. 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. See how the taylormade r15 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. It features technologies geared to the golfer who wants to fine tune their driver. The 460 cc version of the r15 also comes in black, but the aeroburner and r15 430 are white only. The r15 460 is taylormade s larger, more forgiving driver, while the r15 430 is a smaller, lowerspinning driver aimed at better players or anyone in need of an extremely lowspinning driver. Earlier this week we gave the world the first look at the new 2015 taylormade r15 driver. Today, we tell you whether or not 2015 is any better than 2014.
The first thing youll notice is that taylormade brought back the white head for 2015 and a front track system that is further forward and dual weighted. Read on to find out what you need to know about this driver to make an informed purchase. The white crown against the all black face really outlines the ball well at address and looks slightly larger than last years sldr. The r series is back for 2015 with the r15 460cc driver. Let us take you through a brief tutorial on how to make your new driver fit your swing. Only our greatest breakthroughs are worthy of being called an r. This tried and tested method of coaching has helped many golfers achieve their personal goals and beyond. The taylormade r15 driver has a new front track system that performs like a speed pocket to reduce spin and ad forgiveness. Yes, i would like to receive email updates from taylormade about r15.
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. Apr 10, 2015 taylormade r15 gold without doubt, one of the longest, straightest and easiest to adjust drivers we have tested in 2015. Dec 25, 2014 the taylormade r15 driver, their latest sliding weight driver, is very low spin, but its still relatively unforgiving. 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.
The r15 460 is taylormades larger, more forgiving driver, while the r15 430 is a smaller, lowerspinning driver aimed at better players or anyone in need of an extremely lowspinning driver. While there is more choice than ever before in the marketplace, some of you are incredibly loyal to your favorite brands. The key piece of technology for the r15 driver is the front track system. So what exactly is the difference between the new r15 and the driver its. Taylormade added a second weight to the slide in the r15 while the sldr only had 1 weight to move. Taylor made r15 driver taylor made drivers golfbidder. Its packed with technology, and most of it is fixated on maximizing the length of your best drives. After an extended hiatus thats sarcasm, folks, its been a year, taylormade has brought back the r series of metalwoods.
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