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. Taylormade r15 v m1 head to head today cool clubs master fitters put the r15 head to head with the m1 to see what taylormades latest drivers could do. Today, we tell you whether or not 2015 is any better than 2014. It wasnt record breaking as far as distance went but it was good enough to put in your bag. Sep 09, 2015 the m1 drivers will be available on oct. So like the sane person i am, i took it for a spin the very next day. They both have a really solid feel to them, and they are both incredibly long each is longer than my taylormade rbz was. It looks a little more lofted than it is, but distancewise it wont be beaten, offering a high launch with low spin. The r15 driver takes last years slding weight and splits it into two. I played in college and average probably 280 yards off the tee. 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. The new taylormade r1 driver offers more adjustability than any other driver to date. May 01, 2015 taylormade has done just that and were here to tell you the differences you see in the taylormade r15 driver and the taylormade sldr driver, and what the differences will mean for your game. They created a driver that looks good, feels good, and works as good if not better than anything else on the market.
We used 3 players and had them hit 10 shots with each driver. After an extended hiatus thats sarcasm, folks, its been a year, taylormade has brought back the r series of metalwoods. Taylormade m1 vs taylormade r7 superquad mygolfspy. Distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver. What you need to know interchangeable and taylormade compatible shaft adapter fits various taylormade driver models see model table below available in rh 0.
The taylormade r1 driver is for best suited for golfers looking for the ultimate in adjustability with a unique sound, feel and look. The r15 430 and 460 both look like traditional taylormade drivers. Last night we were in new york city to cover the live launch event taylormade had for the media. See how the taylormade r15 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. Dec 22, 2016 taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver conclusionncg verdict.
So whether it is the improved shaft, optimized setting or the driver itself, the taylormade m1 has found a place in my bag for the 2016 season. Designed to take multimaterial construction to the next level, the new m1 features a 6layer carbon crown, a carbon toe panel and skeletal ti body for weight savings and lowered cg placement. Comparing the taylor made m1 driver to the r15 driver taylor made just launched their new m1 driver in the last couple of weeks. Taylormade 2017 driverm1 is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. The taylormade m1 driver was created with a multimaterial design of titanium and carbon composite, and allows golfers to personalize performance to fit their swing.
As taylormades longest driver to date, the m1 feature an extremely low cg that allows for an efficient power transfer for increased ball speed. In the end, if youre looking for a new driver this year, youve got two awesome options in. In this headtohead battle, we put the recently launched taylormade m1 driver up against its predecessor, the r15, to see how the performance compares. At the heart of the m1s customization capabilities is the ttrack that is new and more aerodynamic than last years model. The taylormade m1 driver is the companys most adjustable driver to date, featuring an adjustable loft sleeve and a t. Taylormade r15 vs taylormade m1 the format is very simple. I guess all the jokes left a little sting because you wont find any such claims for the new m1 and m2 drivers, yet this may be the first driver that i actually think goes farther than most. The other major difference between the m1 and m2 driver is the price. Each driver hits 2 rounds of 3 golf shots and which ever sends the golf. My current driver is an r11 which has to be 5 or 6 years old at this point.
We hit both on the skytrak launch monitor to see how. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. Weve been conditioned as consumerists to think that newer better. Taylormades new m1 fairway woods have a sliding track that houses two 15gram sliding weights that allow golfers to adjust the directional bias between draw, neutral and fade.
Whether its the new m1 or the aeroburner, r1, r15, r11, r7, or r9, this has been taylormades recipe for hype videos. In this headtohead battle, we put the recently launched taylormade m1 driver up against its predecessor, the r15, to see how the. The r15 460 is not as impressive on mishits as other leading drivers. Since taylormade launched its m1 driver, the question on golfers lips has been how does it compare to taylormades previous model the r15. 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. I got a really stable flight even with the weights together, which is the lowest moi setting.
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. I made 2 bad swings but they were still both in play. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. Jan 11, 2017 see how the taylormade r15 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. Taylormade made the best even better with the new m1 driver. Earlier this week we gave the world the first look at the new 2015 taylormade r15 driver. 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. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway mens xr pro driver or taylormade womens r15. The r15 had 11 pga tour wins in 2015, not too shabby. A headtohead driver test between taylormade m1 driver and the r15 driver it replaces. Comparing the taylor made m1 driver to the r15 driver 0to300golf. Taylormade s global enforcement efforts are extensive and include a variety of areas such as working directly and collectively with local, federal and international agencies and actively participating in coalitions to rid the marketplace of fakes and help keep it clean for the. Im starting to think im missing out on distance andor forgiveness with what taylormade now has available.
Taylormade m2m2 dtype 2017 the second generation of golfs most adjustable driver might look like the. Taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylor made 2016 m1 driver the methodology we took a 9. But theres no doubt the m2 was more forgiving in terms of offcentre hits which is. The taylormade drivers in this collection feature lofts from 9 degrees up to. The r15 driver was a huge hit and the m1 has had great support on. Taylormade compatible driverwoods shaft adapter fits r15. Dec 25, 2014 the taylormade r15 driver, their latest sliding weight driver, is very low spin, but its still relatively unforgiving. In conclusion taylormade went back to what made them the most successful metal wood company in the world. It has 7 face angle options vs its predecessor the r11s with 5.
As i said in another thread, it really felt and sounded to me like the old ft3 tour that so many of us loved. R15 distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver. Taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver. The heel and toe weights remain the same and come stock with a 10 gram and a 1 gram. Taylormades global enforcement efforts are extensive and include a variety of areas such as working directly and collectively with local, federal and international agencies and actively participating in coalitions to rid the marketplace of fakes and help keep it clean for the. Both driver heads had the weights in the neutral position. 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. 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.
Taylormade 2017 driver m2 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. Apr 16, 2016 taylormade has caught its fair share of heat over the years for promises such as 17 yards longer. Learn more about the topsellers in our taylormade driver line. The taylormade r15 driver is designed for golfers who want full adjustability and control over the performance of their clubs. The taylormade m1 driver is the companys most adjustable driver to date, featuring an adjustable loft sleeve and a ttrack system whereby two sliding weights. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. Our taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver took. Learn more from our most popular taylormade driver articles. Last friday, i came home to find that my friends at taylormade had surprised me by sending me their new sldr driver said to be their longest ever to test out a week before other commoners like myself could buy it.
We tested the driver recently to see how it compared to last years r15. All we can do is publish the trackman numbers like we have here and comment on them. The r15 430 will prove too demanding for all but the best amateurs. Technology may not change, but you can always improve. I know the r15 is less forgiving and has a fade bias so it seems like the m2 would fit my needs. Im wondering how my driver compares to current drivers on the market such as m1 or m2. 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. We hit both on the skytrak launch monitor to see how the performance compares. How do the taylormade m1 and r15 drivers stack up against eachother. Extremely lowspinning, and more consistent than taylormades sldr drivers. Using the low, forward center of gravity cg introduced in the sldr line, along with the sliding weight track that adds speed pocketlike functionality, the r15 is a lowspin driver, with a bigger sweet spot. We used trackman to measure three shots with the m1 vs. It also has 12 different loft options vs the 8 on the r11s. My gut is that over time i would like the m2 as much as the m1, but because i played so well with the m1, the m2 kinda never had a chance.
Most of those wins came from jason day who averaged 3. Taylormade is committed to the fight against counterfeit products. The r15 430 has design characteristics that remind me of. Look no further than the r15 driver if you like to tinker with loft and weight. Taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver conclusionncg verdict.
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