The driver comes with an aldila reax shaft as standard. I wanted to upgrade the shaft with the tp version, but after testing both, the stock shaft works well for my swing. The good place ending was one of the best ive seen. Garmin approach x10 save 30% wedges buy 3 get 20% off. So dont be afraid to drop this one in the bag, even if you dont have much time to practice with it, i think many golfers will get good results with this one. Those two drivers were created because taylormade didnt yet have the ability to combine both fct and mwt in a 460cc head, said todd beach, taylormades senior director of metalwood development. This driver had immediate success and acceptance on the tour for good reason. Taylormade kicked off a revolution in golf by reintroducing metal drivers in 1979. Also fits the r11 metal woods increasing loftlie adjustability by 1 degree. The m4 is a leader in forgiveness, which means that players will get favorable results when they make a poor stroke when driving off the tee.
Jay sjovall, 2nd swing club specialist, takes a look at the taylormade r9 460 tp driver. According to taylormade fitter jason werner, the sldr is a more drawbiased driver companys current m1 460, m1 440 and m2 models. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade r9 driver and taylormade r9 superdeep driver. Their latest driver, the r9 adds an adjustable hosel to the moveable weight technology that has been so successful. Taylormade has a large presence on the pga tour as well as most competitive international tours. I had some issues watching the show during season three, but got back around and finished it up. Click the orange button on the product page and start customfit. But once he did, he began pounding drives down the left center of the kingdoms range. With taylormades flight control technology fct, the r9 460 driver can be adjusted to 8 different clubhead positions by changing the loft, face and lie angle. I want to know how the loft of a taylormade r9 460 9. Taylormade r9 460 drivers one of the best drivers ive ever played. Features taylormade r9 driver flight control technology allows player to. Taylormade driver shafts and others for sale on ebay come in a few kinds of materials that you can choose from to fit your style or needs. A compact new classic club head with inverted cone, fct, and mwt technology for ultimate driver customization the fct flight control technology and mwy movable weight technology allow for the adjustability of face angle, lie angle, loft and center of gravity to affect side to side ball flight up to 75 yards inverted cone technology is designed to.
The taylormade r7 460 s large head makes it forgiving and easy to launch, two movable weights give the player the power to move the centre of gravity. Taylormade r11 9 driver w r9 aldila reax 60 graphite shaft stiff s flex 60g rh. The sport of golf is an enjoyable one, and it certainly doesnt go without the need for equipment in order to play. I have played the r9, the r9 460, and the supertri, all were the tp version, all with the motore f1 shaft. The st is a good driver, but definitely not worth twice as much. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. 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. Nice ball flight, somewhat penetrating with lots of carry. 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.
What could be better than the number one driver in golf. Rather spend the extra money on the shaft and get the tp version instead of the nontp supertri. Ive had a chance to spend a week with both models and im ready to give some feedback on both drivers. Replacement shaft mpf code 1996 titanium bubble driver bubble graphite aldila, fujikura, hst r80, s90 88. Taylormade drivers are found in the bags of more tour professionals than any other manufacturer. Taylormade offers the m4 driver in four flex shaft types, including senior. 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. This one is touted as the club that can totally optimize me with its flight control technology fct i wanted to know so it gave it a test run. Check out more information about taylormade products at.
Adding two degrees of loft closed the club face, which helped eliminate chris slice spin. Youre checking out both the burner superfast tp black and the r9 superdeep tp driver. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Taylormade became famous for pioneering metal woods, but the company now produces everything from metal woods to wedges to putters. With only two weight ports you are more limited than with the taylormade r7 425. Accuflex assassin ii world champion long drive golf wood shaft 46. After multiple outings to the driving range i was still hitting the ball far shorter than i had been previously with my taylormade r580xd. Turn the bolt counterclockwise until you can lift the head off the shaft and expose the flight control technology sleeve. Taylormade m1 vs taylormade r7 superquad mygolfspy. For me the 460 was a much better driver it was both longer and more forgiving. With taylormade s flight control technology fct, the r9 460 driver can be adjusted to 8 different clubhead positions by changing the loft, face and lie angle.
Matrix ozik altus stiff flex driver shaft, taylormade adapter r9, r9 460 68084a. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. Factory adjustable adaptor replacement sleeves for the taylormade r11 s driver. With the recent price drop, i picked up the r9 460 tp yesterday with the motore f1 65 shaft. R9 driver stock shaft specifications shaft flex shaft torque tip size. The r9 supertri sees the first time taylormade has combined adjustable face. Several years ago taylormade introduced their mwt technology in the r7 quad, which at the time we thought it was revolutionary. Over the last few years one company have dominated the driver count on the major tours. According to taylormade, the sldr mini was designed to be hit primarily off the tee, but with its smooth sole im talking barry white smoothyououtofyourknickers smooth, its much easier to hit off the deck than a conventional driver. The aldila reax shaft is pretty good and is a normal length shaft even though it is 1 inch longer than the standard r9 shaft. So if a longer driver will increase swing speed, why write about it. As the head is bigger the sound is a little louder than the r9 but dont mistake this for less feel as we think the taylormade r9 460 driver feels just as good and despite being a bit pricey is one of the bess adjustable. Turn the driver over to expose the bottom of the driver head. Jun 21, 2018 driver shaft length is longer or shorter better.
Jul 26, 20 jay sjovall, 2nd swing club specialist, takes a look at the taylormade r9 460 tp driver. This driver has the mitsubishi rayon re ax tp64 stiff shaft and it really kicks the ball. The taylormade r9 460 driver features an extra large 460cc head with a superhigh moi and a low cg position for any player looking for maximum forgiveness off the tee. The taylormade r7 460s large head makes it forgiving and easy to launch, two movable weights give the player the power to move the centre of gravity. I was playing a ping g5, tfc 100d stiff shaft but it does not compare to the taylormade. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the shorter shaft promises more consistency, but which is best. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. Alpha platinum unbreakable graphite wood 46 golf shaft 45556575 series, ladies, reg, stiff, xstiff flexes. Nov 26, 2015 the driver comes with an aldila reax shaft as standard. 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. All shaft comes fitted with standard tm grips and tm loft sleeves. The taylormade r9 driver is labeled as the ultimate in adjustability with a claimed 75 yards in left to right movement. Does not include any other accessories such as the wrench to attach these to the clubhead. Choosing materials for your taylormade driver shafts.
Get the best deals on taylormade r9 driver golf shaft in golf club shafts when you shop the largest online selection at. Tighten the bolt in the heel of the r9 driver club head until you hear the r9 wrench click, securing the club to the shaft. Taylormade flight control technology change the face angle, lie angle and loft to affect sidetoside flight by up to 40 yards 8 clubhead positions. Use the r9 taylormade white handled torque wrench provided with the driver and loosen the shaft bolt holding the shaft into the heel of the driver. We will customfit your golf clubs, without any extra cost. Taylormade seniors driver golf clubs for sale ebay. Taylormade golf drivers, fairways, irons, wedges, putters. A compact new classic club head with inverted cone, fct, and mwt technology for ultimate driver customization the fct flight control technology and mwy movable weight technology allow for the adjustability of face angle, lie angle, loft and center of gravity to affect side to side ball flight up to 75 yards inverted cone. R9 super deep tp burner superfast tp r9 supertri burner superfast burner superfast fairway burner 2. Taylormade golf clubs have driverface designs that help golfers control fairway shots and reduce side spin.
D8 swingweight taylormade tp5x ball golf pride tour velvet plus 4 grips, one extra. I have the same motore f1 tp shaft on both drivers and the r9 460 is still longer, lower spin and more consistent. The stock shaft is a proprietary fujikura motore 65 gram shaft that comes in ladies 55gm, m flex. Taylormade r9 460 driver clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. If youre first starting out, there are a few things you can skip over for now, but when it comes to your driver, you want a comfortable, personalised fit, as this is one of the most important clubs youll ever own.
The taylormade r9 460 driver won a silver award in the todays golfer 2010 drivers test in issue 269. To do so, taylormade fitter jason werner gave chris a 8. In concept, going to a longer shaft is a great idea since in most cases the longer the shaft the faster the head will travel. Taylormade driver golf clubs for sale shop with afterpay. I had the r9 and the r9 460 at the same time, and i was able to compare the two. Other than replacing a defective adaptor, the adaptor sleeves can also be used to create multiple shaft options for the taylormade r11 s driver for less than the cost of simply. Next came the r9 460 driver with fct alone, only in a larger and more forgiving 460cc head. Mar 01, 2010 enter, taylor mades latest flagship driver, the r9 460. In theory this should mean a less forgiving head that is suited towards better players. Taylormades r9 driver available at your higherend golf retailers and club pro shops. Unfollow taylormade r9 460 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Fujkura speeder evolution 565 sflex like a diesel engine, george needed some time to warm up during his fitting.
Within the next decade, ely callaways company made irons easier to hit by changing the clubhead weight distribution, and in 1991 changed thinking about clubhead size with the big bertha driver, one of the most popular clubs in the history of the game. Hot on the heels of the hugely impressive r9 driver comes the taylormade r9 460 driver which combines the flight control technology fct of the r9 driver with the sheer power and wonderful forgiveness of a 460cc clubhead and a longer, lightweight graphite shaft to promote greater speed on every shot. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Even when cost is not an issue, the r9 460 is still the better driver. Use the taylormade r9 wrench to tighten the weights. So you are a big taylormade fan and want to choose a new driver. Used taylormade r9 460 driver in very good condition. Here are a few of the main kinds of components used in taylormade golf shafts. Taylormade r9 supertri driver robert garrigus test. Taylormade flight control technology, change the face angle, lie angle and loft to affect sidetoside flight by up to 40 yards 8 clubhead. Insert the 16gram weight in the toe cavity on the r9 driver and place the two singlegram weights in the center and heel cavities to correct a hook.
Other than replacing a defective adaptor, the adaptor sleeves can also be used to create multiple shaft options for the taylormade r11 s driver for less than the cost of simply reshafting your current shaft sleeve. Taylormade r9 460 it took me a very long time to adjust the club to my liking, but once i found the setting that fit my game the club worked just as advertised. If cost is a factor, then the r9 460 would be hands down the no brainer option. The m4 reduces the side spin caused by poor contact and swing errors. In 2011, the average driver length of the brands that we stock is 45. Put this aside, though, and you have an impressive driver right up there with the best. Get the best deals on taylormade r9 460 driver when you shop the largest online selection at. The longer shaft promises more speed but possibly less control while the shorter shaft promises more consi. Using the 8 different position what amount of loft can be manipulated. After seeing the ball fade too much with those drivers, jason had andrew try the companys m2 dtype driver 9. Taylor made year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt.
Taylormade r9 driver golf shaft in golf club shafts ebay. Well taylormade has outdone themselves again by enabling golfers the ability to use their new fct technology on top of mwt technology in their r9 drivers. Nov 26, 2015 with only two weight ports you are more limited than with the taylormade r7 425. Adjust the head, adjust the weights, totally optimize you r9 tp driver stock shaft specifications shaft flex shaft torque tip size butt diameter shaft weight grip grip weight fujikura motore f1 65 x 3. Shaft fujikura pro 60 fujikura pro 50 project x hzd yellow 65 fujikura speeder evolution 757 ts mitsubishi bassara e 42 flex regular regular stiff. I purchased 2 of these drivers off of ebay for less than 200 dollars. Senior woods and irons have shafts that bend more than most other shaft flex types. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world.
The stock shaft is a proprietary fujikura motore 65 gram shaft that comes in ladies 55gm, m flex senior, regular, stiff, and extra stiff flexes. Taylormade clubs offer driver options for fast, medium, and slow golf swings. The stock shaft was decent but i ended up putting an aldila moi and love it even more. These two features combined into a single golf club gives golfers the ability to customize their drivers to. The first hole jitters combined with a new driver led to a perfectly striped drive landing at my normal distance. The golf works 3 pack universal golf shaft extensions graphite or steel shafts. I replaced my cobra same length irons with these and am happy i did.
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