With a vast selection of new and used taylormade drivers available in store and online, 2nd swing golf can match you with the perfect club for the needs of your game. Proper shaft length can significantly influence the direction, consistency and distance of a golf shot by forcing the player into an address position that can be maintained throughout the golf swing. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Taylormade dont please everyone by launching so many new drivers so quickly the xd for extra distance is an update on last years old r500 series and will probably be out of date itself in a years time but the club will prove hard to better. Supposedly the shaft is midhigh flex and midlow launch 2. The m4 driver is radically different from your traditional driver. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. New sole slot integrated into taylormades ultimate performance driver further enhances forgiveness across the face. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. Pga pro rick shiels helps your maximise your driver distance in 3 very simple ways. We have reinvented the shape of the driver to deliver a new level of speed and forgiveness.
Discussion in golf equipment talk started by goflyers, dec 3. 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. According to the association, golf drivers must conform to specific dimensions in terms of length, weight and head volume. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. In fact, over the last 34 years, taylormade has received nearly as many orders for drivers longer than standard length as they have for drivers shorter than standard. Intech golf illegal nonconforming extra long distance oversized behemoth 520cc driver. In this video we test the taylormade r510tp against a new m3 driver to assess the differences in ball speed, forgiveness, launch angle and spin rate.
The club is designed to do this, so it is not the ideal club for hitting drives into the wind. I have to say that the striking force that comes from both clubs is awesome. If youre looking to save a few bucks, its best to go for a more traditional driver like taylormade s rbz black. The next innovation came with adjustable loft that allowed players to change both the loft and the lie angle of their driver. Taylormade named this one the longest driver ever, but besides extremely long distance performance think 5 to 10 yards longer than any other driver, m1 also comes with the adjusted.
Driver s clubface is a really forgiving one, the sweet spot is big, and blue manages to find the fairway almost every time. The r580 xd driver has a larger 440cc head and a deeper face than the original r580 driver for a larger sweet spot. The inverted cone technology in the face of this driver provides a higher cor, increasing ball speed off the face for extra distance xd. The taylormade m4 driver combines twist face technology with a new hammerhead slot and geocoustic sole design for straight distance and a large sweet spot. One of the toprated models in terms of accuracy and forgiveness, taylormades m1 allows each golfer out there to create the exact shot they want or need. The united states golf association establishes the rules for golf, including the standards governing equipment. I replaced my cobra same length irons with these and am happy i did. Side spin is reduced and straighter shots are delivered. The most forgiving driver of 2020 is the taylormade m6 driver. Very small sweet spot, not forgiving, what distance, if hit is not perfect bye bye ball. The midlow kick point improves launch conditions for more distance and mid torque improves feel and provides more accuracy. The pros might be bombing the ball with their drivers, but recreational golfers are still lagging far behind. The m4 driver introduces the twist face technology. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order.
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. Mine was a dud on the range r580xd taylormade on the course. Each driver individually optimizes head and shaft performance to deliver exceptional distance and feel. Twist face is engineered to reduce side spin and deliver straighter shots as well as provide more loft in the hightoe and less loft in the lowheel to produce more consistent spin where. The nonconforming model has mizuno bluefire, a line, and the models flame logo displayed on the clubs sole. With a stiff shaft the r580 xd, carried 25 metres further, and having. 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. This basically means the driver doesnt have the spring or pop that other taylormade drivers i have tested have shown. This week gear guy explores the theory that a longer driver shaft equals more distance, the importance of face inserts on putters and more.
I am looking into a new driver, and will stick with the taylormade brand for that. The inverted cone technology in the face of this driver provides a higher cor, increasing ball speed off the face for extra distance. A very tall player will stoop too much with a standard length club, while a very short player will stand too upright. Read on to find out more about the m6 and a few other top forgiving drivers that we have found. This allows you to play a driver with a higher loft, which in turn makes it more forgiving and easier to hit and this is really the key benefit of this driver. I have tried out the taylor made r580 xd driver and the r7draw. Other mizuno illegal drivers include the grand monarch royal cresta, intage x3, jpx e300 and presage navigator. These drivers are packed with the best technologies to increase distance and high rebound speed off the driver face. Oct 12, 2018 in this video we test the taylormade r510tp against a new m3 driver to assess the differences in ball speed, forgiveness, launch angle and spin rate. Mar 17, 2015 driver distance secrets what manufacturers wont tell you duration. I dont mind being a couple generations behind, since the price of newer clubs is so high. I purchased the taylormade r580 xd because i generally like taylormade products although i have had other brands in the past. Our guide to maximizing driver distance goes over every single way you can add distance to your drives. Taylormade is an undisputed industry leader in golf equipment, offering a.
Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti bubble 2 tour. Jul 22, 2018 please provide us the information below to help expedite your quote. The r580xd was once the driver for taylormade but has now taken a backseat to the r7 and r5 drivers. Learn more about the topsellers in our taylormade driver line. Taylormade r580 fairway wood taylormade golf woods. This taylormade r580xd driver features a shaft with a hyperlite design which increases swing speed for more distance. Minidriver taylormade golf aeroburner august 14, 2015 innovating to fill gaps within the woods category, last year taylormade golf launched the mini driver sldr. Rated 4 out of 5 by wen from look for r7 instead of r5 shaft disappointed. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. The r580 driver from taylormade golf debuted as part of the companys r500 series of drivers in late 2002.
The center portion of the slot increases ball speed low on the face and drops unwanted spin for more distance. In our test the club was very easy to hit and the ball certainly stayed hit great distance. Click here to learn more about the amazing technology these clubs bring to the table and be sure to order your taylormade sim gear today. I hit consistent drives with the r580xd and it is a great club i recommend it for those th. Taylormade claims to have found the secret to all three requirements with their two latest drivers in a string of new launches in the past two years the r540xd and big brother r580xd. Aeroburner driver aeroburner fairway aeroburner rescue aeroburner hl irons r15 460 driver r15 430 driver r15 fairway r15 rescue rsi irons golf balls. Everything was custom made with x100 shafts in the irons, but they didnt custom the driver.
I want to upgrade my taylor made r580xd driver to an r7 driver with weight adjustments. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts items including logo overruns from adams, adidas, ben hogan, callaway, cleveland, club glove, cobra, footjoy, mizuno, never compromise, nike, odyssey, ping, sun mountain, taylormade. Driver length has to do with with your angle of attack, and your desired shaft weighthead weight combination. Boosts initial ball velocity for extra distance xd.
The taylormade r580xd xdextra distance is an improvement on the original r580 and features a 440cc titanium head, which is a whopping 40 cubic centimeters larger than the original r580. Club materials are also restricted to avoid any undue advantage. The taylormade r580 xd combines forgivenss and fantastic flight and accuracy. I currently own a mizuno mp001 and it goes vey nicely. The taylormade r580 xd driver features taylormades inverted cone technology and a larger head than its predecessor for any player looking for increased distance and forgiveness. Mar 23, 2008 some early 540s were declared illegal, the 580s all made are legal. This driver checks all the boxes when it comes to length, forgiveness and even feel. The reinforced outer portions of the slot allow for a lighter, more flexible face, resulting in a larger sweet spot.
I have heard some good things about the new taylormade burner superfast and just wanted to get some opinions from everyoneanyone who is willing to give them. What is the ideal driver shaft length according to height. Upgrade to taylormade burner superfast from r580xd. I hit mizuno mp32 irons and taylormade rac wedges with a scotty cam putter. Hi cor drivers gives golfers the maximum distance, but they are illegal for golf professionals to play on the pga tour. It takes all sorts, they say and the taylormade r580xd driver certainly. The hammerhead slot increases the sweet spot which increases speed and distance. 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. This doesnt mean its not the longest driver taylormade has made as it did have the farthest average carry distance compared to the r1 and even r11s drivers but overall it didnt blow them out of the wateror driving range. Instead of scrapping the club, taylormade moved it to a lower price point. Take a closer look at the detailed driver specs for the pga tours driving distance leaders from 2015 to 2019. If you want longer drives, you need to try one of these nonconforming drivers. Taylormade are promoting the sldr driver with the line of more distance through more loft as the head creates much less backspin than other models. Every club longirons, middleirons and shortirons have earned high marks for distance, accuracy and forgiveness during taylormade testing.
I am currently rocking a taylormade r580xd yeah i know. Taylormade also gave this driver a deeper and lower center of gravity to help you produce longer, more penetrating drives. This particular club was used but in new condition and the price was muc h less than a new r580 or a newer model. Taylormade sim max d ladies driver our obsession with helping golfers improve has driven us beyond the traditional. Im having a nightmare trying to find a driver setup that suits me. My xls with the oem fuji fit on gold stiff was swingweight d. I found most of the time that adding weight increased stability but lowered swing speed and distance remained the same along with accuracy. In our experience over the last twenty years, we have seen offtheshelf driver lengths go from 43 inches to 48 inches, the maximum allowable by the usga, and back to somewhere around 45 inches.
Jul 09, 2011 i want to upgrade my taylor made r580xd driver to an r7 driver with weight adjustments. 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. Distance on average is less than current cobra 3 wood. Xd extra distance driver is a process and a formula wherein the performance elements of a metalwood are tweaked and tunedup. Sep 29, 2018 the r580 driver from taylormade golf debuted as part of the companys r500 series of drivers in late 2002.
It felt real easy to swing but tip was so soft i had to choke down on it to control it and it balloons badly into the wind. By analyzing your swing characteristics in taykor stateoftheart facilities, taylor made r580 xd fitters can help you identify which driver is right for you and customize the length, loft, and face angle to give you longer, straighter, more consistent drives. The taylormade drivers in this collection feature lofts from 9 degrees up to. And while their most popular nonstandard order is for drivers cut 1. I hit this driver 300 average, and it is 7 years old. The mizuno bluefire driver delivers lofts of 8, 9, 10 and 11 degrees. Unique features like twist face is engineered to take you farther and straighter. Not every golf club model can be given a market value and these items are typically. The holy grail for most golfers is increased distance off the tee. Taylormade r580 xd very small sweet spot, not forgiving, what distance, if hit is not perfect bye bye ball. Used taylormade r580 xd driver in bargain condition. This engineering procedure is a curvature of the face that assist with offcenter hits. The taylormade r580xd is a club that fits the bill here it combines great performance with exceptional value.
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