Each ring has four settings for a total of 16 different loft and lie combinations. The r1 has been designed with 12 loft options and seven face. The r1 gives you every option to find your optimal setting. For a lot of weekend golfers, adjustability is a big deal.
I was a fan of the 917 driver and had it in my bag for a while. The taylormade r1 driver is for best suited for golfers looking for the ultimate in adjustability with a unique sound, feel and look. Titleist 917f fairway wood headcover 917 f golf club head cover ship. Oct 17, 2014 if youre searching for a high loft, all of the sldrs, as well as the titleist 9 d2 driver reach up to 12 degrees, but low lofts are a different story. It has 7 face angle options vs its predecessor the r11s with 5. Dec 02, 2014 the tagline is titleist is performance, and so i suppose it at least fits that the highest percentage of you believe that titleists 915 series will be the bestperforming drivers of 2015. Longest driver taylormade m2 vs bombtech grenade duration. Whether its the new m1 or the aeroburner, r1, r15, r11, r7, or r9, this has been taylormades recipe for hype videos. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. In 20 the r1 driver again has the golfing world buzzing with its crown graphics. May 20, 2015 the taylormade r1 driver is for best suited for golfers looking for the ultimate in adjustability with a unique sound, feel and look. And taylormade barely even threatened to sue us this year written by.
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 rocketballz stage 2 driver hurricane golf. The triedandtrue inverted cone technology has been milled into the inner side of the driver to expand the area that maximizes ball speed. Recently bought the 915 d3 and have made many comparison using the same shaftbetween the 910 and 915. Then you see said tour pros hitting the new driver farther than ever and talking about how great it feels. May 26, 2017 the best part is that the 917 drivers fulfill this without meddling with the great look, sound and feel of a titleist driver. My current driver is the taylormade r1 so i must say i was intrigued when asked to put the rocketballz stage 2 through its paces and see how it performed. They provide increased speed for more distance, even on offcenter hits, along. Deeper face than the d2 allowing for additional shot and trajectory control.
The long game academy, killeen castle golf club, dunsany, co meath, ireland. Additional shaft and flex options available through the titleist custom clubs department. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway. The tp version comes with a more expensive and slightly heavier. Move left or right in the grid to finetune direction. The tagline is titleist is performance, and so i suppose it at least fits that the highest percentage of you believe that titleists 915 series will be the bestperforming drivers. This golf club is stock at 46 inches long so i was a little more erratic with this club than my normal r1 driver 45, however the drives i hit solid did go farther. Some testers also preferred the more subtle graphics over the bold stripes found on the r1, and others said the looks of the heads, which have larger faces than the r1, gave them more. No longer do golfers have to worry about buying the wrong loft. Search below to find a club fitting location near you. You hear tour pros ooh and aah over the look of a new driver.
The more things change, the more titleists prov1x stays the same highperformance ball for skilled golfers. Those who want a bit more finetuning can opt for the ts3 driver. The taylormade r1 has mwt, face angle adjustability and an adjustable loft hosel. Taylormade m1 is a popular option at the top of the price range. Interesting that i hit longer shots with a driver shorter in shaft length. Apr 19, 20 during our testing we were surprised by performance of the stage 2, which was a fit better for many than the taylormade r1 driver that dominates the tours. For titleist lovers looking for something a bit different, the ts2 driver has. They provide increased speed for more distance, even on offcenter hits, along with the capability for precise customization so every player can get the most out of every drive. The other major difference between the m1 and m2 driver is the price. Sep 18, 2018 it resulted in the lowest cg ever in a titleist driver. The best part is that the 917 drivers fulfill this without meddling with the great look, sound and feel of a titleist driver. Taylormade has crept ahead with the r1 with more adjustability and more performance, but word is out on how golfers will receive.
Learn more from our most popular taylormade driver articles. So the ts2 is very much a grip it and rip it driver no nonsense, simple and seriously fast off the face. The fully customisable titleist ts2 driver was designed to be incredibly forgiving. Not any longer than the tm r1 my previous driver, but more accurate and easier to work the ball. 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.
Additionally, this drivers speed has been increased at impact without sacrificing stability. New titleist 718 ap3 irons provide players with fast and forgiving performance, all in a player preferred shape for control and solid feel. One driver model that can be tuned to fit tour pros and amateurs alike. Taylormade r1 driver, how to avoid getting it wrong foregolf.
The standard for complete performance titleist anz. For best results, see an authorized titleist fitter. 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. 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. It also has 12 different loft options vs the 8 on the r11s.
The standard r1 driver comes with the excellent aldila rip phenom 55g gram shaft that is very light and stable. The rbz stage 2 drivers have larger faces and different center of gravity positions than taylormades pricer, more adjustable r1 driver. There is a sleeve and a ring on the surefit tour hosel. Serious about quality from the moment you walk in the door, until you exit, you get a sense that titleist is serious about the quality of their product. If you can give us approximately 30 minutes and 30 swings, we know youll be blown away by the performance gains. I have been looking for a new driver and havent really found the right fit. Like the rocketballz driver, the r1 uses a thickthin crown design to position the center of gravity cg lower and more forward. 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. They want to make the best product for tour players and offer that same quality to the average golfer. Get a great deal on your new or used titleist driver when you trade in your used clubs with one of the best online golf club tradein programs available, right here at. Titleist ts2 driver with customisable options order online. Theres quite a bit of data on the web highlighting the increased driving distances that can be achieved using a 915 driver vs a 9 and also a 910.
The sibling to titleists original prov1, the prov1x is designed to generate a little less spin and an uptick in distance off the tee, with a slightly firmer feel than its twin. Taylormade have unveiled their new r1 driver, the followup product to the massivelysuccessful r11s. Its hard to do but fitters around the country support our opinion that the 20 r1 driver can stand proud. I prefer the smaller head so i have the tour version which is a phenomenal driver. The tp version comes with a more expensive and slightly heavier 65 gram shaft. Bold moves visually and performance tweaks make what was a great driver perform better. Features selling points aside, the clubs were nothing short of the. When checking the specs and setting up the golf club to my preferences, i was a little surprised by one of my findings.
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. New titleist 917 metals have been designed to deliver the most complete performance in the game today. I have been looking for a new driver and havent really found. Best of all, the 917 drivers accomplish this weighting jujitsu without touching the classic look, sound and feel of a titleist driver. Apr 09, 2017 the 2017 taylormade m2 driver is a step up from its predecessor with better materials creating better performance. 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. The r1 driver has enhanced versions of familiar taylormade features as well. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade r15 subscribe to rick shiels golf pga for. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade r15 youtube. Overall we are not mad about the sole plate or the graphics, but once you hit it you dont really notice them at all as the performance of the r1 driver. This adjustability is crucial to hitting longer, straighter drives because golf swings are like fingerprints, no two are the same. The r1 driver with its adjustable head will be a popular golf. A hollowblade construction combined with lface inserts launches long and high with shotstopping spin even on longer shots. In the end, if youre looking for a new driver this year, youve got two awesome options in the taylormade m1 and m2.
Mar 29, 20 the performance version is good with better numbers for me than the r1 but i cant deal with the feel of the r1. But it was more than just paint, the r11 was a really good driver no matter what color you painted it. Titleist 910 driver and taylormade r11 driver youtube. The stage 2 driverim reasonably confident its as good as anything else. The 917 and ping g gave me the best spin rates between 2100 2600. 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. It is hard to argue against the most forgiving driver series titleist has ever made, the 917 d2 and d3 drivers and the callaway gbb epic drivers will always have its fanboys with its incredible. Taylormade r1 driver golf club for sale online ebay. I swung an r1 from the used rack and dialed it in to a center cut bomber. The triedandtrue inverted cone technology has been milled into the inner side of the driver to expand the area. Kudos to titleist for the softened cover, which markedly enhances the prov1xs feel and greenside spin. The performance version is good with better numbers for me than the r1 but i cant deal with the feel of the r1.
Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. The new taylormade r1 driver offers more adjustability than any other driver to date. The taylormade m2 driver made some big splashes in 2016 and possibly none bigger than being in the bag for justin roses olympic gold medal. Maximise the performance of your new titleist 917 driver with the help of a titleist certified club fitting.
How to adjust the titleist 915 d2 driver 3balls blog. The r1 driver gives you the ability to uniquely finetune your trajectory and shot shape to get the most out of your ball flight. Nov 26, 2015 taylormade have unveiled their new r1 driver, the followup product to the massivelysuccessful r11s. Golfers want golf drivers with a high performance, which is why they opt for titleist. Im wondering if any taylormade r1 driver users have compared their driver to todays epics, m2s, g series, etc. The heel and toe weights remain the same and come stock with a 10 gram and a 1 gram. For those of you who play at the bottom of the loft range, both the titleist 9s reach down to 7. Loft and lie are independently adjustable, see the surefit performance guide for details. The r1maybe ill come around when i try it with a different shaft performance can move me like nothing else, but frankly, its a little bit of a letdown for me as well. During my fitting i hit the m2 as well as many others. 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.
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