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. As i continue to save money ill go out and hit both the aeroburner and 915. Decision time titleist 917 d2 vs callaway epic vs taylormade m2 i went in for a driver and 3 wood fitting today at ted and daves here in calgary they do the fittings outdoors so you can see the flight. Longest drive competition taylormade m1 vs titleist 915 d3. The 440cc deep face pear profile provides confidence to manage your trajectory. The wide, deep and long channel running across the sole enhances the flexing of the face. Decision time titleist 917 d2 vs callaway epic vs taylormade m2. Taylormade added a second weight to the slide in the r15 while the sldr only had 1 weight to move. After the top 3, no driver received more than 6% of your vote. Two of the exciting releases this year in the driver market are the 2017 taylormade m1 and the titleist 917d2. Longest drive titleist 915 vs taylormade m1 youtube. The best part is that the 917 drivers fulfill this without meddling with the great look, sound and feel of a titleist driver.
Taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade r15. It is tough to really give a carte blanche recommendation to any particular drivers as every golfer needs to be fit to get the optimum spin for their swing but i will say the ping g30 ls tec, taylormade r15, titleist 915 d3 and callaway gbb 815 alpha had the lowest spin in our testing followed closely by taylormade aeroburner, tour edge exotic. The 915 model made huge gains in both ball speed and spin reduction over its 9 predecessor. The 915 drivers have implementedtwo new technologies to aid in this. I found the 915 to be a little longer on not in center hits.
I tried out the ping g, epic, epic sub zero, m2, 917 and the pxg just for fun as it was never a contender. Titleist 915 d2 to be honest i was hoping the 915 would be the one i purchased because its looks are stunning. My test consisted of hitting seven pro v1x balls with markings per club in random order for a series of four test runs. The driver truly did produce more distance and forgiveness. Taylormade r15, titleist 915 d3 and callaway gbb 815 alpha had the lowest spin in our testing followed closely by taylormade aeroburner, tour edge exotic 8 beta. Longest drive competition taylormade m1 vs titleist 915 d3 the format is very simple. The 915 d3 utilizes a 440cc head for flight control and a deeper face which creates lower spin rates and great workability. Now we need to see the 915 d3 against the new taylormade r15 430.
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. Loft is the biggest club adjustment so youll want to mess with this first. Both clubs promise distance, forgiveness, and adjustability, making deciding which. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as. Titleist 9 d2 and d3 drivers titleist 9 launch todays golfer. Titleist 915 d2 taylormade r15 430 drivers, this is a golf driver compare video from mark crossfield askgolfguru and pga professional. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade r15 video.
The 915 f test our 915 f tester was a former collegiate player that currently carries a one handicap. The 915 metalwoods are all longer, straighter and more forgiving than their predecessors, making them a viable option for a wide range of handicaps. 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. Taylormades model last season was to introduce a flagship driver with lots of adjustability r15 and a less expensive model without any aeroburner. In the last two metal wood lines, the d2 driver has been the more forgiving club that is going to be more suitable to the average golfer for their tee shots. Titleist 915 drivers are still available in d3 and d2 models. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998. Titleist drivers have always been widely recognized as a forgiving, good looking, solid feeling, overall high performing driver by many.
The r15 430 is smaller than the standard r15 driver, with a deeper face and more neutral. Apr 17, 2017 two of the exciting releases this year in the driver market are the 2017 taylormade m1 and the titleist 917d2. Become a free subscriber to peter finch now subscribepfgolf. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra f9 speedback or cobra golf king f9. Both clubs promise distance, forgiveness, and adjustability, making deciding which is right for you difficult. Are you thinking about buying the taylormade r15 driver. Titleist 915 d3 driver workable and forgiving, the 915d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control. Thats equivalent to the number that selected the ping g30 16. As the title says, i am thinking about switching from the r15 to a 915. Are you trying to figure out how to adjust your taylormade r15 driver. Taylormade 2017 driverm2 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range.
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. Feb 24, 2015 heres titleists yettobereleased 915d4 driver, which we photographed on the range at the honda classic where it was being tested by titleist player john peterson. Titleist 915 f fairway blows away its predecessor golf. Each of the fairways were tested with 15 degrees of loft and mitsubishi, midball flight, stiff flex shafts. 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 taylormade r15 430 tp.
May 26, 2017 this will allow you more significant speed, and forgiveness. The r15 430 and 460 both look like traditional taylormade drivers. With a driver club speed around 105, our tester is average length for a better player. 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. How to adjust the taylormade r15 driver 3balls blog. They created a driver that looks good, feels good, and works as good if not better than anything else on the market. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade r15 duration.
Discussion taylormade r15 vs ping g30 vs titleist 915. Golfwrx sent six members to the titleist s oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. 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. Learn more from our most popular taylormade driver. In conclusion taylormade went back to what made them the most successful metal wood company in the world. The taylormade r15 430 driver is designed to give better players maximum control over the performance of their club. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson.
Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade sldr 430. The titleist 915d2 driver features the new active recoil channel arc which is a side sole channel the delivers more distance by actively flexing at impact to launch the ball off the face with higher speed and lower spin. Taylormades numerous shaft offerings, new movable weight system, and 12 hosel adjustments give us an amazing ability to custom fit the driver. The 915s classic shape masks sophisticated technology. Straight up with the same shaft has anybody compared them head to head. Apr 21, 2015 titleist 915 d3 driver vs ping g30 driver. According to a titleist representative, the 915d4 has a slightly more forward center of gravity than the companys 915d3 driver and more crown curvature for a slightly rounder appearance at address. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra king.
In my testing, neither the aero burner nor the r15 driver could compete with the results i had from a titleist 915 d3 driver. The taylormade r1 driver is for best suited for golfers looking for the ultimate in adjustability with a unique sound, feel and look. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver, setting up a battle of new versus old at the companys worldrenowned facility in southern california. The titleist 915d2 driver features the new active recoil channel arc which is a side sole channel the delivers more distance by actively flexing at. Decision time titleist 917 d2 vs callaway epic vs taylormade m2 i went in for a driver and 3 wood fitting today at ted and daves here in calgary they do the fittings outdoors so you can see the flight and confirm via the radar. Titleist 915 d2 taylormade r15 430 drivers youtube. 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. Theyre repeating that trend this year with m1 and m2, albeit at higher prices. Taylormade 2017 driver m2 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. Titleist was able to increase distance by adding the active recoil channel, a channel placed in the sole. 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.
If you are looking for workability and overall distance the taylormade m2 is your club selection. Heres titleists yettobereleased 915d4 driver, which we photographed on the range at the honda classic where it was being tested by titleist player john peterson. Titleist drivers have always been widely recognized as a forgiving, good looking, solid feeling, overall high performing driver by. That is why we have created this list of the best new drivers to hit the market in 2015 including the ping g30, taylormade r15, nike vapor speed, titleist 915 and srixon z 545. I hope to try the r15 soon, but i have played a lot with trackman and pga simulator with g30 and 915, they are boot nice drivers. 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. The r15 430 has design characteristics that remind me of. Use it to unscrew the 2degree hosel sleeve where the shaft goes. Ironically, last year, many players found aeroburner more impressive than r15. Titleist 915 f fairway blows away its predecessor golf exchange. Each driver hits 2 rounds of 3 golf shots and which ever sends the golf ball the longest total distance to hit. We tested the driver recently to see how it compared to last years r15.
Longest drive comp nike covert driver vs taylormade rbz stage 2. Learn more from our most popular taylormade driver articles. Buy new and used titleist 915 f fairway wood from the best golf shop. Its packed with technology, and most of it is fixated on maximizing the length of your best drives. It doesnt help that it has a senior flex shaft on it as well. Ive purchased new irons titleist 735 cm, scotty cameron, and vokey wedges. I have not been able to test 915 but would be getting a really good deal. The golf works 3 pack universal golf shaft extensions graphite or steel shafts. Taylormade mens r15 460 tp driver, right hand, xstiff, 9. Jordan spieth led the way for the titleist 915 driver using is 915 d2 version for his two. Additionally it features a new face called the radial speed face, high moi head design and the surefit tour hosel. Ive recently been making strides in my golf game and working on bag upgrades as a result. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. It came with my old game improvement irons and its ok but i think its time to move on as my game has made some improvements.
Comparing the taylor made m1 driver to the r15 driver. Ping g30 since its release towards the end of the 2014 summer season, the g30 was the biggest selling driver on both sides of the atlantic. Best drivers of 2015 by tour wins national club golfer. Titleist 915 d3 driver vs ping g30 driver video dailymotion. 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. Although the feedback and feel is not as good as the callaway you will get a well performing driver with the m2. Instead, we will compare the r15 driver with the taylormade aeroburner, the titleist 915d2 and the callaway big. Dec 10, 2014 the titleist 915d2 driver is the most forgiving titleist driver to date, but it still maintains the classic characteristics that have created the brands loyal following. We used 3 players and had them hit 10 shots with each driver. Titleist 915 d3 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. Once you know what youre doing, it only takes seconds to modify the club to meet your specifications. Theres a lot of adjustability options with the r15, but dont feel overwhelmed. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade r15 youtube. The titleist 915f fairway wood gives golfers distance without compromise from the turf or the tee box.
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