Last night we were in new york city to cover the live launch event taylormade had for the media. But how do you adjust the driver to suit your ball flight. When fitted properly, the sldr led to huge distance gains. When the titleist 915 d2 was first being developed, original prototypes of the driver actually exceeded the usgas limit on how springy a face could be, so with this news, titleist done further research and. Compared to the 9 d2, the 915 spins the ball around 115 rpm less for an. The ts project is a peerless pursuit of speed where every micron and milligram matter. For those of you who play at the bottom of the loft range, both the titleist 9s reach down to 7. Instead, we will compare the r15 driver with the taylormade aeroburner, the titleist 915d2 and the callaway big. Two letters that mark the way to the future of titleist speed. Most players, however, will be able to find other drivers that offer more.
Hammerhead technology from taylormade basically, the new hammerhead slot is designed to help create greater ball speed over a larger area of the face. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade r15 duration. Compared to the 915d2, the 915d3 has a lower, more forward cg. Going back to confidence from the previous paragraph, the r15 460 is even larger and more forgiving than the r15 430, which resulted in my most confident swings of the day with an average club head speed of 115. My r15 has been sold on ebay and im ordering the titleist tomorrow. Mark hits the two golf drivers and talks about how they might suit your golf game. The club features an array of adjustable technology. Longest drive comp ping g30 vs titleist 915 d2 youtube. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade r15.
Much more forgiving than the sldr, the r15 is arguably the best driver we havent talked about yet. Jul 11, 2016 youve just bought your titleist 915 d2 driver. Pair that with a increased adjustability with the surefit cg weight, the best and most stock shaft options to date, and a more user friendly headcover, and the 917 is born. It has 7 face angle options vs its predecessor the r11s with 5. As always, remember to get properly fit for you new 917 driver, which truly is the standard for complete performance. And its not short by any means just get the right shaft for it or get one less degree of loft. On the other end of the spectrum, i did hit some long drives with the 12degree r15 460 driver. Our test included more golfers, more drivers, and more data than. The new 915d2, released in 2014, is designed to optimize the launch angle with minimal spin, delivering a higher trajectory for maximum distance. One thing that we noticed straight away was the difference in sound.
The sldr is quite a hard driver to hit, the r15 is supposed to be easier to control. Its packed with technology, and most of it is fixated on maximizing the length of your best drives. 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. The heel and toe weights remain the same and come stock with a 10 gram and a 1 gram. Taylormade has drastically improved the forgiveness of the r15 driver by transitioning from one adjustable weight in the front track system to two movable weights, each weighing 12. I hit some stunners with this club, but it was feast or famine.
There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. May 01, 2015 with this design the r15 driver produces golf shots that launch higher with very low spin. Titleist 915d2 driver hit more fairways with the maximum distance and forgiveness 915 d2. Dec 23, 2014 the 915d2 appears ever so slightly more elongated than the 9d2 in shape but actually measures the same length. Titleist 915 d2 taylormade r15 430 drivers youtube. 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. Taylormade m2 is a top selling option at the top of the price range. 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. Taylormade 2017 driver m2 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range.
Today, we tell you whether or not 2015 is any better than 2014. The strength of the 915d2 driver is its ability to create more ball. Mckenna arrived with two titleist drivers a 915d2 and a 915d4 and wasnt sure which was best for him. Originally debuting in the sldr, this feature drastically reduced spin and increased launch angle. The titleist d2 915 used by many tour pros compared up to the. Made sldr as my gamer and tried the g25, tm r15 and the 915 d2. My misses tend to be slightly toward the toe and those still go straight. What you need to know interchangeable and taylormade compatible shaft adapter fits various taylormade driver models see model table below available in rh 0.
Nov 01, 2016 for the titleist fanboy who needs forgiveness, the 917d2 driver will be a big hit. Both drivers were set to a1 in the surefit hosel and in the 917 driver we had the surefit cg weight in the neutral position. Titleist 915 d2 and d3 drivers use an active recoil channel to deliver. As it turned out, he needed aspects of both driver designs to improve his tee game. Are you thinking about buying the taylormade r15 driver. Taylormade r15 driver v tirleist 915 d3 driver to see which of these 2 top drivers for 2015 is the longest. Alpha 815 double black diamond, taylormades r15 or cobras bio cell pro. We used trackman to measure three shots with the m1 vs. Introduction 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. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as. The 915d2 is the straightest driver ive ever hit as well as the most forgiving. It began with a challenge from the games greatest players. Using the low, forward center of gravity cg introduced in the sldr line.
The 915d2 is larger at 460cc than its d3 counterpart, with a pearshaped profile. So i played two rounds this weekend with a demo 915d2 and 915fd, had so much confidence in the 915d2, fd and hd this weekend. I was dissatisfied with my current driver but also the whole make up of the top end of the bag, so i decided to go see a proper fitter and get sorted out. Taylormade 2017 driverm2 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. Nov 06, 2014 1998 golf driver vs 2018 golf driver 20. And its not short by any means just get the right shaft for it or get one less degree of loft if spin is really an issue. It looks a little more lofted than it is, but distancewise it wont be beaten, offering a high launch with low spin. The new taylormade r1 driver offers more adjustability than any other driver to date. Lowest prices on titleist drivers at golf discount. The 460cc pear profile provides confidence and stability. The titleist 915 has a sweet, highpitched sound while the titleist 917 has a noticeably more meaty and.
How to adjust the titleist 915 d2 driver 3balls blog. 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 kalea. 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. Learn more from our most popular taylormade driver articles. The titleist d2 915 used by many tour pros compared up to. The matte black sole with red and white racing stripes of the 9 has been replaced with a glossy black finish and half star burst reminiscent of a comet. Weve been conditioned as consumerists to think that newer better. Oct 17, 2014 if youre searching for a high loft, all of the sldrs, as well as the titleist 9 d2 driver reach up to 12 degrees, but low lofts are a different story. When the titleist 915 d2 was first being developed, original prototypes of the driver actually exceeded the usgas limit on how springy a face could be, so with this news, titleist done further research and developed a variable face insert using forged 64 titanium which is thicker in the middle and thinner around the edges. See how the taylormade r15 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. For a lot of weekend golfers, adjustability is a big deal. Those same toe hits usually end up being hooks with the r15. The 915d2 also promotes slightly higher ball flight than the 915d3, but titleist makes it easy to dial in the correct specs for your swing with the surefit tour hosel. They provide increased speed for more distance, even on offcenter hits, along with the.
Longest drive titleist 915 vs taylormade m1 in the chigwell performance. The strength of the 915d2 driver is its ability to create more ball speed on mishits, as seen in tester 1s numbers. 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. Hit 4 new drivers callaway bb alpha 815, titleist 915d2, taylormade r15, and ping g30 on the launch monitor. The money lost on the r15 stings a bit, but im happy with the change. 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.
Some slight thinning of the arc tapering to the back gives the elongated look. I havent hit the m1 but having owned the r15 and 915d2 you can not go wrong with the 915d2. I have typically played a taylormade driver but its time for an upgrade. I got a really stable flight even with the weights together, which is the lowest moi setting. The taylormade r15 driver is designed for golfers who want full adjustability and control over the performance of their clubs. Originally debuting in the sldr, this feature drastically. My only concern was the distance that i was seeing when compared to other drivers that i tried. See how different some drivers can be when they are not built. Really good looking driver, clean lines, no flashy colors, just a nice shiny black finish and a subtle titleist logo on the side. Hammerhead technology from taylormade basically, the new. Titleist 915 d2 taylormade r15 430 drivers, this is a golf driver compare video from mark crossfield askgolfguru and pga professional. The m1 and r15 are really not that different of clubs. Much more forgiving than the sldr, the r15 is arguably the best driver we. The r15 is taylormades 2nd generation of a driver with a low forward center of gravity.
New titleist 917 metals have been designed to deliver the most complete performance in the game today. Great selection of used and preowned golf clubs at callaway golf preowned. While the r15 may be the flagship head for the 2015 season, the aeroburner will offer a. 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. However with distance firmly in their sights, the arc on the 915 driver has really increased ball speed on offcentre hits. Earlier this week we gave the world the first look at the new 2015 taylormade r15 driver. The strength of the 915d2 driver is its ability to create more ball speed on. See which is going to win this longest drive using gc2 and hmt at trafford golf centre in manchester. Ive hit plenty of different types of drivers and will get fitted. Golf drivers used ping, taylormade, odyssey, cleveland. The driver head antenucci chose for mckenna was just as crucial. Youll still need to loft up, but not as much as prior drivers. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade r15 youtube. Combined with one of the best cg placements in the industry then you have a very forgiving, but sufficiently long driver that looks great and should be on everyones list when they are looking for a new driver.
Going back to confidence from the previous paragraph, the r15 460 is even larger and more forgiving than the r15 430, which resulted in my most confident. Aldila vs proto 60 stiff flex driver shaft fits ping g30 g. This allows the 915d2 to be even more forgiving off the tee with a greater moment of inertia moi. The heel portion of the driver face has been twisted closed and delofted to help coax the ball back onto the target from heel strikes. It also has 12 different loft options vs the 8 on the r11s. Thanks to titleists new sure fit cg system, he could have them. Dec 02, 2014 hit 4 new drivers callaway bb alpha 815, titleist 915d2, taylormade r15, and ping g30 on the launch monitor. Taylormade compatible driverwoods shaft adapter fits r15. Longest drive titleist 915 vs taylormade m1 youtube. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade r15 subscribe to rick shiels golf pga for more golf gear. Of course all of the drivers tested were fit the golfers swing rather than just playing stock shafts. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the. The smaller, lowspinning design is the least forgiving of all the r15 drivers. Ive gained about 1520 yds over my old driver when i hit the ball well, on worse shots, the ball still travels far.