May 19, 2019 finally, the results you see with your new club will also be contingent on how old your previous driver is. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. Im hunting for a driver that will out drive the bridgestone. The i and the m, those set you in motion shape in motion there you have it. Sep 25, 2012 my wife encouraged me to clean out the garage the other day and i happened upon an old driver i used in college. Easier said than done, we know, but if through a bit of research and our help you identify and buy the hottest driver models that combine the ultimate combination of distance with forgiveness, they will stand the test of time. While past models like the taylormade ghost putter remain popular, the company continues to roll out updated versions of old favorites see taylormades spider line as well as innovative new products. If, however, you havent upgraded your driver in the last three years then you are in for a very real distance and forgiveness boost by moving to the taylormade m1 or m2. For some reason, none of them can out drive the my j40. The new taylormade m2 driver achieves the next level of distance and forgiveness. The m5 driver is the driver that was released just a few months ago and until now it has been praised as the fastest driver that taylormade has ever made. Taylormade claiming it was 17 yards longer than its previous fairway. Jason day is ripping it up around the world with his m1 while justin rose doesnt look too shoddy playing the m2. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti.
If budget is not an issue then certainly the m6 offers the latest and greatest technology. We have womens models as well as mens, stocked in regular, stiff, senior, and even extra stiff flexes. A heavy fixed back weight places the cg extremely low and back for a blend of speed and highlaunching playability. Aug, 2019 the m5 driver is the driver that was released just a few months ago and until now it has been praised as the fastest driver that taylormade has ever made. New listing tour issue taylormade m6 9 247 ct head only 195g m5 m4 m2 sim taylormade m3 460cc 9. The old taylormade surplus safts were as notoriously inconsistent as the callaways used to be before chip brewer took over. What separates sim from the other two models in the line is a 10gram sliding weight that creates 20. In this driver comparison test, we pit the old taylormade m1 driver against the new m1 to see how the overall performance compares. Taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver. The irons were simple blade designs, not unlike anything else on the market at the time. What happens when you hit taylormades 2017 m1 460 driver against the companys sldr s driver. Nevertheless, taylormades foray into irons shifted the companys focus away from strictly drivers and woods. The sound is also a little better with the m6 model. In fact, shape is the reason for the s in sim the name of the driver family.
The finished product didnt look the part of a taylormade driver. Dec 22, 2016 taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver the methodology. If you are playing an old taylormade burner driver that is several years old, the m2 is going to improve the feel and weight considerably. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models.
Although all golf clubs are incredibly important, the driver definitely holds the most importance. Taylormade compatible driverwoods shaft adapter fits r15. Grip and rip the best drivers at the best prices on the web. With the release of the r11 driver, white was the new black, and consumers couldnt get enough. Whether youre looking for a driver, putter, fairway wood, irons, or wedges, you can browse through the taylormade models youre most interested in and get a great deal by trading in your used clubs. Taylormade produces some of the most popular and recognizable golf clubs in the world and. As a general rule, if youre a beginner look for a model. Lets start with the name shape in motion aka sim offered in three models sim, sim max, and sim maxd. Taylormade r15 tp driver, matrix radix 6321 stiff flex, right handed, tour issue. It wasnt the silver bullet fix, but i have definitely seen, and felt, a great difference in my drives. The previous season taylormade had stunned the world once again. The next innovation came with adjustable loft that allowed players to change both the loft and the lie angle of their driver. Both driver heads had the weights in the neutral position.
With the help of the worlds best golfer, taylor woods, the company claims that it is the fastest and. Jan 06, 2020 with the help of keeping some familiar tech and introducing some new very noticeable design ideas, the new 2020 taylormade sim driver is fast, forgiving, playable, and it all comes in a tight, sophisticated package. Dec 09, 2016 in this driver comparison test, we pit the old taylormade m1 driver against the new m1 to see how the overall performance compares. However, if its five, 10, 20 years old, you may see serious improvements just thanks to the new technology. This is great for more experience golfers that want additional control over their drives. Along with the m4 driver, was the first taylormade driver to feature twist. Taylormade model makers has a passion for creating high quality architectural models. What i will cap this off with though, the taylormade aeroburner is equal to the others i tested for about the price. I wanted to do this test because when the sldr came out more than three years ago its radically forward center of gravity changed the way drivers were designed, sold and talked about by golfers.
Some of those old callay rch shafts could have an entire 1215 cpm variation with the same model, and the same stated flex, sitting right next to each other on the same rack. Taylormade is one of the biggest golf club manufacturers in the world and has been making golf clubs for decades now. Needed a stop gap replacement for my old driver that broke. You will only use it a maximum of 18 times during a game, but its what determines how each hole will be played. Each of the three models was designed with a unique head size, shape, weight distribution, lie angle and shaft length to optimize a particular players unique launch condition. The big concern i have is that it isnt a big improvement on previous callaway models. Below you will find a colorcoded list of the key performance technologies to show the upgrades within our 2019 drivers. Jan 09, 2017 what happens when you hit taylormades 2017 m1 460 driver against the companys sldr s driver. Geocoustic advanced sole shaping with a recessed toe panel enables face expansion for added forgiveness. Best driver for seniors in 2020 top rated models compared. 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. Easier said than done, we know, but if through a bit of research and our help you identify and buy the hottest driver models that combine the ultimate combination of distance with forgiveness, they will stand the test of.
With the help of the worlds best golfer, taylor woods, the company claims that it is the fastest and the straightest driver that they have ever made. The new taylormade m4 driver uses the brands new innovative face design technology twist face, which in its simplest form has been created to achieve longer, straighter shots for the golfer. I have tried the new epic, the new twist face and the new g400. Sep 08, 2016 taylormade rode into 2012 on a 10year winning streak. We also have tour models on sale to go along with our already extensive catalog of long and forgiving models, ensuring no matter your skill level, youll find the closeout driver that fits your game at. Low and forward center of gravity is a great option to look for. I still remember how cool this driver was it was the latest and greatest and even had a titanium shaft. Weight adjustments are available in select taylormade driver models. For the record the smaller club was a taylormade burner plus 9. With the help of keeping some familiar tech and introducing some new very noticeable design ideas, the new 2020 taylormade sim driver is fast, forgiving, playable, and it all comes in a tight, sophisticated package. Taylormade sldr makes driver history in 2014 golf digest. It began the new century roughly half the size of callaway, but by 2012 it was, in fact, twice the size of its rival.
Such a timely blog post since this is masters week. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. Taylormade are the number one driver on the pga and european tour every week. Below are the results for the taylormade sim driver.
Im tired of watching baseball games that are 14 years old trump wants sport back. The changes to the taylormade m series drivers are very real, but also not enough of a game changer to make you turn in your 2016 m1 or m2 model just year. 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. At the urging of tour professionals who carried taylormades tour preferred driver, the company expanded into irons in 1987. Taylormade sldr makes driver history in 2014 golf digest hotlist issue. Architectural model makers london taylormade model makers. If thats a little bit more complex than your vocabulary is comfortable with, we can go with shape instead. Taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver the methodology. I wanted to do this test because when the sldr came out more than three years ago its radically forward center of gravity changed the way drivers were. Combined with the ultra low spin sldr driver, taylormade is going to have a lot of golfers singing their praises in 2014. Taylormades product life cycle is annual, and with each release, there is a model that will suit you.
The story of taylormades new sim lineup of drivers boils down to a single word. Sep 18, 2017 5 years of taylormade golf drivers tested. Taylormade rode into 2012 on a 10year winning streak. I looked at all the expensive models and the price is what got my attention. Such a great time of year, always signals the beginning of spring and warm weather. Additionally, you may be wondering what the main differences are between old driver models and the new driver models.
To help visualise the difference between each of these driver models, refer to the chart below. This is the most expensive commercially available driver that taylormade has released to date, making it best suited for very serious players. If your club is just a season old, chances are this new driver will deliver very similar results. Taylormade rocketballz stage 2 driver golf club, 9. What you need to know interchangeable and taylormade compatible shaft adapter fits various taylormade driver models see model table below available in rh 0. Youll find a wide range of both new and used taylormade putters here at globalgolf. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Jan 17, 2019 to help visualize the difference between each of these driver models, refer to the chart below. Oct 19, 2017 5 years of titleist golf drivers tested. But while they are known for their drivers, their rocket launching fairway woods, and their iconic rescue clubs, taylormade make a mean set of irons. With these unique weights, you can shape your shot by up to 30 yards.