The r15 tp features a lower and more forward center of gravity to promote higher launch and lower spin. It is not for beginners but more experienced golfers will appreciate the benefits of this club. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. Straight and as long as possible is what most of us want. The launch and spin are higher on both models as well so you can go back to your normal loft or somewhere in between. The taylormade r15 430 driver has all the aspects of the sldr 430 driver but has been tested and confirmed as a more forgiving design. Jun 14, 2015 the r15 driver comes in two sizes 460 and 430 cubic centimeters.
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. Jan 11, 2017 see how the taylormade r15 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. It is a large head, make no mistake, but the sleek appearance allows it to still fly swiftly through the air. Taylormade r15 430 tp is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. The 460 cc version of the r15 also comes in black, but the aeroburner and r15 430 are white only. 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. The front track system performs like a speed pocket, reducing spin and increasing the size of the sweet spot, and the 4 loft sleeve along with new sliding split weights 12. There are no gimmicks with the r15 the technology really works. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together.
One of my favorite characteristics of the new r15 drivers is. Golf club taylor made r15 driver for sale online ebay. Must apply your coupon code to your shopping cart for special savings. I think that both r15 s are great drivers but if you have no problem hitting your current sldr than you can probably stick with it. Theres a lot of adjustability options with the r15, but dont feel overwhelmed. I dont hit the ball of the tee particularly well, so the last thing i need is a club working against me. It is available in a 460 or 430 cc configuration according to your needs. 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. Taylormade r15 460 tp driver taylormades most technologically advanced driver ever. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. Read the latest expert guide to taylormade r15 driver adjustability. Learn more about the topsellers in our taylormade driver line.
One of my favorite characteristics of the new r15 drivers is the sound. I think this driver setup is going to work very well for me, in just one outing i built so much confidence on the club, that i wasnt afraid to put it up agaist the wind. The r15 driver comes in two sizes 460 and 430 cubic centimeters. The driver comes in a larger 460cc and a more compact 430cc model but both have lower and forward cg to promote higher launch and less. The r15 comes in 460 cc and 430 cc sizes and a choice of black or white. The taylormade r15 driver and taylormade r15 tp driver share all the same clubhead attributes. It looks a little more lofted than it is, but distancewise it wont be beaten, offering a high launch with low spin.
The r label for taylormade has been synonymous with elite performance and. The r15 430 now has an upgraded front track system that houses two moveable weights, 12. If i hit this driver as good as from the hossel it still carries the ball 200220 yards. Taylormade makes twin driver debuts with r15 and aeroburner. We used trackman to measure three shots with the m1 vs.
The m1 460 will be taylormade s bestselling m1 driver and its most popular among tour players, but the company also offers an m1 430 that has a deeper face and is shorter from heel to toe. Each driver was set to the same loft and was tested with the same shaft in its neutral setting, and all of the testing was performed at the launch pad at carls golfland in bloomfield hills, mich. Jul 22, 2015 if i hit this driver as good as from the hossel it still carries the ball 200220 yards. The r15 430 and 460 both look like traditional taylormade drivers. How to adjust the taylormade r15 driver settings foregolf. They both have a 460cc clubhead that features the new front track system with two adjustable weights, weighing 12. 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. Sldr 460 driver sldr 430 driver sldr white driver sldr faiway sldr rescue sldrs metalwoods. I got a really stable flight even with the weights together, which is the lowest moi setting.
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. What is the difference in the play of a m1 460 and m1 430. The taylormade r15 driver is designed for golfers who want full adjustability and control over the performance of their clubs. Are you thinking about buying the taylormade r15 driver. The taylormade m1 driver is the product of more than two decades of research and development. Taylormade r15 460 driver taylormades most technologically advanced driver ever.
Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Taylormade r15 460 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. Wrench is not included with purchase r15 also features a lower and more forward center of gravity cg, to promote higher launch and lower spin. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway xr 16 or callaway big bertha alpha 815. I know the 430cc tends to be a smaller club head and less forgiving. Taylormade r15 460 taylormade r15 430 drivers youtube. Lowest prices on taylormade woods at golf discount. Inverted cone technology for an expanded sweet spot, thick thin casting for low and forward centerofgravity cg, and a loft sleeve for maximum adjustability. Most amateur players, save for the most accomplished sticks, will play the less demanding 460cc version. Dan being slightly more traditional was disappointed the 430 version doesnt come in a black head like the 460 model does. Jan 20, 2014 high handicappers should opt for the sldr 460. Adding two degrees of loft closed the club face, which helped eliminate chris slice spin. Compared with the sldr, the r15 is considerably more stable and forgiving in any. Both the 430cc and 460cc versions of the r15 and sldr were tested side by side for.
The larger, 460cc version of r15 is for the player seeking maximum. I personally like the feel of r15 the best but then again thats my driver so thats what im use to. R15 460 driver r15 430 driver r15 fairway r15 rescue rsi irons golf balls. The r15 is a lot more forgiving than the sldr, both the 460 and 430. Taylormade r15 430 driver taylormades most technologically advanced driver ever. Taylormade r15 vs callaway big bertha alpha 815 dbd. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Sldr 460 driver sldr 430 driver sldr white driver sldr faiway sldr rescue sldrs metalwoods sldrs mini driver sldr irons jetspeed driver jetspeed fairway jetspeed rescue tour preferred irons combo tour preferred irons cb tour preferred irons mb tour preferred irons mc. Today, we tell you whether or not 2015 is any better than 2014. Taylormade mens r15 430 driver, right hand, stiff, 12degree. Watch as mark hits the two taylormade golf drivers talking about how the 460 head. 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.
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. 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. You will find some similarities of the new r15 driver to the sldr driver and jet speed drivers of last season. I was hoping some out there was able to hit tge 460 vs. Compared to the sldr in the same loft setting, the flight was much higher wherever i hit it on the.
The 430 head has a slightly deeper face and is more forgiving than the sldr in dans opinion, especially with the weights moved to either end of the rail. You will find some similarities of the new r15 driver to. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. Earlier this week we gave the world the first look at the new 2015 taylormade r15 driver.
Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra king f8 or titleist 915 d3. Weve been conditioned as consumerists to think that newer better. 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. I think that both r15s are great drivers but if you have no problem hitting your current sldr than you can probably stick with it. Taylormade r15 driver taylormade r15 460 driver the taylormade r15 460 driver employs proven taylormade metalwood technologies that have been newly optimized. At 430ccs, the taylormade sldr 430 driver has the looks that scream bag me now. The r15 features a lower and more forward center of gravity to promote higher launch and lower spin. Dec 25, 2014 despite a distinct lack of demand for it, taylormade is returning to a white crown for their 2015 drivers. This is the driver that better players have been waiting for taylormade to release. Unlike the previous sldr 430 and r15 430 drivers, the 430 isnt designed to perform differently than the 460 head. See how the taylormade r15 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. The r15 continues to leverage taylormades 4degree loft sleeve that allows golfers to adjust loft, lie and face angle and comes in two basic variants, the r15 460 and slightly smaller r15 430 for. Last night we were in new york city to cover the live launch event taylormade had for the media. The taylormade drivers in this collection feature lofts from 9 degrees up to.
I was curious what the difference was between the 2 in launch angle and spin. Taylormade m1 v r15 in this headtohead battle, we put the recently launched taylormade m1 driver up against its predecessor, the r15, to. Are you trying to figure out how to adjust your taylormade r15 driver. 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. By tophand576, december 22, 2014 in general equipment talk.