Much more forgiving than the sldr, the r15 is arguably the best driver we havent talked about yet. Cobra did it again with the new flyz driver, a forgiving, great feeling, excellent performing club with improvements over the previous model. Im liking what im seeing in 2015 a little bit more. Above all else, id recommend that you get fit for the proper shaft, then test the shaft on different branded driver heads to see where you find your best results. A new feature introduced into all of the cobra golf metal woods and irons for the 2015 releases, is the speed channel face, which is similar to other compression channels in regards to its ability to allow the face to flex. Today, we tell you whether or not 2015 is any better than 2014. Taylormade is committed to the fight against counterfeit products. The driver truly did produce more distance and forgiveness. After the top 3, no driver received more than 6% of your vote. To help sort it out, we rounded up a group of testers, grabbed. Taylormade 2017 driver m2 is a very popular option at the top of the price range.
Jan 27, 2015 the r15 driver will feature a satin white or gloss black finish, fujikura speeder shaft and lamkin utx grip, with 460cc. I have yet to hit the cobra but im sure i would like it. Lower handicap players will like the feel, looks and forgiveness, while higher handicap golfers will appreciate the distance, forgiveness and ability to improve their game yet not needing to buy new irons. The r11 was my fairway finder and i couldnt find the fairway as good with the sldr and r15. May 06, 2015 for players looking for a high performance adjustable driver, the taylormade r15 driver is your weapon.
The chassis is customizable for adjusting loft and lie. To help sort it out, we rounded up a group of testers, grabbed the foresight gc2, some. Nov 17, 2015 sliding the weight forward will tend to make the driver more fade biased, while sliding it rearward will give the driver more draw bias. Extremely lowspinning, and more consistent than taylormades sldr drivers. Nov, 2014 now taylormade return to the r brand name that served them so well in the past with the r15 driver and are building on the low forward cg message to hopefully get the best of both worlds. Hot new drivers to boost your distance and direction. Callaway big bertha fusion driver vs cobra mens fly z. 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.
By welding a hot, thin face to a softer body, the true metalwood construction means an iron created like a driver. Learn more about the topsellers in our taylormade driver line. Taylormade added a second weight to the slide in the r15 while the sldr only had 1 weight to move. For players looking for a high performance adjustable driver, the taylormade r15 driver is your weapon. Its not going to add 20 yards to your drives, but you should see more consistent drives in terms of distance and direction which really is key to better golf. Which is better cobra flyz or taylormade aeroburner driver. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. Last night we were in new york city to cover the live launch event taylormade had for the media. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as kickx golf blast driveway or cobra golf king f7. How do these irons perform, and are they worthy of being compared with similar offerings in the gameimprovement category. The main change is the addition, at least visually, of the back cg zone where a yellow removable sole weight is positioned low and back to increase the forgiveness and the. Wanted drivers taylormade sldr 2014, cobra flyz 2015.
Cobra golfs flyz plus drivers are a great example of innovation, design and appeal. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. I played a cobra driver much of 2014 and was very happy with the results. Longest drive competition taylormade r15 vs taylormade m1 the format is very simple. I have a decently low swing speed and generally shoot in the mid 80s. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15. Taylormade m2 is a top selling option at the top of the price range. I got a really stable flight even with the weights together, which is the lowest moi setting. The cobra king ltd and taylormade m1 have quickly become two of the. Is the best driver the one that offers the most drastic adjustability. First off, it is hands down the longest driver i have ever hit and it isnt even close. The front track system in the r15 driver has been moved closer to the clubface, compared to the sldr, by 12mm, which shifted 75% of the total drivers weight.
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. Each driver hits 2 rounds of 3 golf shots and which ever sends the golf ball the longest total distance. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. I really liked my r15, but very happy i made the switch. I moved from an r15 to a regular flyz a few months ago.
Jan 11, 2017 see how the taylormade r15 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. The r15 460 is not as impressive on mishits as other leading drivers. The cobra flyz driver features a lot of what has made cobra drivers successful over the last few years, so the two flyz driver models are really building on a solid base. Get the best deals on golf screw supplies when you shop the largest online selection at. Taylormades numerous shaft offerings, new movable weight system, and 12 hosel adjustments give us an amazing ability to custom fit the driver too. Craftsman star golf driver headcover cover for taylormade titleist callaway pingnike wilson staff srixon bridgestone honma yamaha.
Cobra mens fly z driver is a popular option on the lower end of the price range. The shape is still more on the round side than pear shaped, but there seems to be a little more contour, so you arent looking at a perfect half circle at address. The taylormade r15 driver is designed for golfers who want full adjustability and control over the performance of their clubs. Jun 15, 2015 while the cobra flyz driver still has a substantial 460cc club head, the driver doesnt seem anywhere near as robust as its predecessor. I have hit the taylormade at dicks and it put up decent numbers and i really liked how it felt coming off of the face. Aug 21, 2015 ping g30 vs cobra flyz drivers become a free subscriber to rick shiels now become a free subscriber to peter finch now ht.
The r15 driver takes last years slding weight and splits it into two. The taylormade m1 driver is available now in our stores for you to test for yourself. Extremely lowspinning, and more consistent than taylormade s sldr drivers. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. I have owned the 915d2, r15, g30 and g30lsthe flyz is as forgiving as the g30 and much longer. 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. 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. The front track system in the r15 driver has been moved closer to the clubface, compared to the sldr, by 12mm, which shifted 75% of the total driver s weight.
The current obsession with adjustability in driver design is a puzzle for equipment engineers. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as kickx golf blast driveway or cobra golf king f7 cobra mens fly z driver was released in 2015. Weve been conditioned as consumerists to think that newer better. After an extended hiatus thats sarcasm, folks, its been a year, taylormade has brought back the r series of metalwoods. Were gearheads like you, so its only natural that we were every bit as curious as you are to see how these two drivers stack up. The cobra e9 face tech is smart because it makes the spots where you mishit the ball more forgiving. 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. Cobra also offers a slew of premium shafts available for an upcharge, including. Unfollow taylormade r15 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Thats why testing clubs with launch monitors is the way to go before buying any new club. It looks a little more lofted than it is, but distancewise it wont be beaten, offering a high launch with low spin.
The front track system is located on the sole of the driver. 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. See what mark thinks of the two drivers from taylormade golf and cobra golf. Mar 12, 2015 the cobra flyz driver features a lot of what has made cobra drivers successful over the last few years, so the two flyz driver models are really building on a solid base. The taylormade r15 driver has a couple of key technologies that give this driver impeccable distance and forgiveness. Longest drive competition taylormade r15 vs taylormade m1. Its packed with technology, and most of it is fixated on maximizing the length of your best drives. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway xr 16 or taylormade r15 460. The key piece of technology for the r15 driver is the front track system. For cobra this meant creating three unique driver heads, and by them doing so, i feel theyre more in touch with the modern golfer than the majority of club makers out there today.
The flyz line serves as the successor to the previous bio cell. Dec 25, 2014 the taylormade r15 driver, their latest sliding weight driver, is very low spin, but its still relatively unforgiving. The flyz driver also has weight from the crown redistributed to the back of the head and into the cg zone, which allows a lower cg, reducing spin and delivering a higher moi. Our top pick for best driver for beginners is the cobra flyz. By adding a second weight, they increased the adjustability of the driver, and by adding 5 more grams of weight in the slide they also increased its effectiveness. The taylormade drivers in this collection feature lofts from 9 degrees up to. Be sure to look for higher lofts on the newer drivers as most have lower launching faces paired with low spin low launch shafts. How do they lower center of gravity to make the ball. Earlier this week we gave the world the first look at the new 2015 taylormade r15 driver.
Each driver hits 2 rounds of 3 golf shots and which ever sends the golf ball the longest total distance to hit. It is good to see the r name back and the larger profile of the r15 quickly sets it apart from the taller and more compact sldr, even though both are 460cc heads. Now taylormade return to the r brand name that served them so well in the past with the r15 driver and are building on the low forward cg message to hopefully get the best of both worlds. Our data suggest its the most balanced driver taylormade has produced in years. When you go outside and put your clubs into your golf bag, youll need a solid and practical headcover for your every clubs to prevent them from impacts and scrapes, eliminate their clanking. I myself side with taylormade products and have owned a handful of r15 s and currently own one now.
Im 17, about to buy my first set of mens irons and have narrowed it down to the cobra fly zs and the taylormade aeroburners. A new feature introduced into all of the cobra golf metal woods and irons or the 2015 releases, is the speed channel face, which is similar to other compression channels. 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. Golf driver cover headcover usa for taylormade m2 m1 sldr. Taylormade r15 driver head and cover, 12 degree randalstown, county antrim in decent condition, few sky marks but wont affect proformance. Hey all, my current driver is an r11 which has to be 5 or 6 years old at this point. Taylormade m1, m2, r15, sldr, r1, jetspeed, rbz replacement screw. While our sub100 mph crowd produced the best comparative results, the r15 is a driver that was seldom out of the top 10 in any category. I have previously been using ladies callaway razrx irons. It features technologies geared to the golfer who wants to fine tune their driver. 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. Taylormade r15 is also great for more control and forgiveness as well as. 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 cobra max os.
I am not sure what made me think it was a good idea to bid on two driver heads at the same time, but both are used, and cheap. Thats equivalent to the number that selected the ping g30 16. My driver for about 4 years now has been an older taylormade burner superfast 2. The ability to split the r15s sliding weights for more consistency is a nice touch.
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