As always, you have to like the look of the driver at address so that you have confidence in your tee shot. For golfers that tend to misshit from heel to toe the most forgiving drivers are the callaway xr, ping g30 all models, titleist 915 d2 and taylormade aeroburner. Jan 14, 2015 the callaway xr driver replaces the very successful x2 hot driver and it has a lot to live up to as the previous model was one of the best selling drivers in the market. Callaway claims that the speed step can deliver up to 5mph faster ball speed. With its 460cc clubhead it is the largest available composite driver in the market today, which means more distance and more forgiveness for golfers of all handicap levels. For some golfers it flatout bombed the ball, but it wasnt the most forgiving driver on the market. Aug 04, 2015 i traded it in for a callaway xr it came with a kuro kage tini shaft flew about the same distance but i knew where the ball was going to land, great driver a stroke saver.
Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway rogue draw or callaway womens xr driver. Those of you looking for a balanced combination of distance and forgiveness will be more likely to find it with one of the big bertha alpha models. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. This driver follows up on last years popular xr model. I stumbled across this listing for a used taylormade xr03 driver. Several improvements were introduced versus its predecessor to help increase your club speed, which in turn increases your ball speed and leads to. New callaway xr 15 driver 2015 head cover hc bag style whitebluered. Those of you looking for a balanced combination of distance and forgiveness will be.
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 m1 is a popular option at the top of the price range. The taylormade r15r15 tp series driver has 75 percent of its mass in the front of the clubhead. Jan 20, 2016 this driver follows up on last years popular xr model. Golf business news taylormade introduces new composite driver. With callaways emphasis on speed with the xr driver, i was expecting nothing but distance with this club. But there was nothing like 2015 xr driver with my trusted shaft, tour ad. Apr 22, 2015 callaways xr driver was voted a 2015 gear trials. I traded it in for a callaway xr it came with a kuro kage tini shaft flew about the same distance but i knew where the ball was going to land, great driver a stroke saver. Callaways xr driver doesnt have all the adjustability of the companys big bertha alpha 815 drivers, but if youre not into adjustability, this could be a better. Callaway xr driver v taylormade aeroburner driver ali. They actually made some limited release xr s in 0506 that where gold. Neither are as adjustable as callaways big bertha alpha 815 drivers.
It took me 5 drivers to find the one in my bag, 2015 xr driver. As well as the obvious return to a white crown and black face combination, the taylormade r15 driver offers a number of improvements from the sldr driver it. The xr driver 460cc does everything well, but it excels at forgiveness. Photography by michael chini finding the perfect driver for you should be your new gears resolution. As a result, each player was hitting longer drives on their best shots, while achieving a straighter ball flight that was less affected by wind. Ive been a taylormade guy for past 5 years, using r9, r11s, r1 as well as ive.
Taylormade fairwaym1 2017mrc 3hl x golf fairway, right hand. Key to the success of taylormade s 2017 m1 and m2 drivers was their ability to remove excess spin from the drives of each golfwrx member 615 rpm on average. Callaway mens xr pro driver is a popular and one of the more expensive options. For some golfers it flatout bombed the ball, but it wasnt the most. That has been the high end asian issue driver for a few years. For the same price the callaway has a far better shaft.
Featuring the latest speed injected twist face technology, our ytrack sliding weight system, and hammerhead slot, taylormade drivers provide industryleading performance. The best way to get the optimum fit for your game is to schedule a driver fitting at your nearest dick s sporting goods store. I loved the look and appearance of the steelhead xr s, and was a little disappointed with the appearance of these xr s at first. Ive been a taylormade guy for past 5 years, using r9, r11s, r1 as well as ive tried titleist 9 d3, nike vaper pro. It featured a center of gravity that was lower and more forward than any driver the company has ever produced. Taylormades sldr driver was the most talkedabout club a year ago. The xr pro 440cc is similar, but it has a smaller, better playerinspired shape and will work well for golfers who need less spin. Unlike the last few drivers callaway has released, the xr has no gravity core, no moveable weights or any other centre of gravity cg moving technology. May 23, 2003 taylormade has never made a bigger or lighter driver, says ryan lauder, product marketing director, taylormade adidas golf europe. Best gameimprovement drivers of 2015 taylormade aeroburner.
It was considered one of the top7 drivers currently available by our 2015 gear trials panel. Used callaway 2015 xr driver headcover blueredwhite. Being their flagship driver for 2015, taylormade has made some nice improvements to make the r15 460 more suitable for a wider range of players. M1 driver m1 fairway m1 rescue m2 driver m2 fairway m2 irons m2 tour irons psi irons psi tour irons kalea ef wedges. The cup 360 is a single piece of thin metal for the face that wraps around at the top and the bottom and then is attached to the rest of the chassis by a thin piece of metal. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. Best gameimprovement drivers of 2015 updated golfstead.
Apparently it is just built for outrageous speed and the race. Jan 03, 2015 top 10 drivers 2015 become a free subscriber now feel free to comment below. Apr 22, 2015 in terms of sound, the xr driver had a much higher pitch at impact in comparison to the big bertha 815 alpha. Mar 29, 2015 hi guys, with callaway and taylormade releasing new drivers this year i though that i would pit the xr against the aeroburner and see who came out on top. The most intriguing thing about double black diamond is that all of that distance comes without excessively penalty where forgiveness and accuracy are concerned. Callaway 2015 xr driver headcover blueredwhite ebay. Jan 29, 2015 the callaway xr driver adjustments do not have the depth of adjustability as the big bertha models but having the ability to change lie, loft and shaft affects performance. It is an attractive looking driver for callaway, but the shaft length is too long at 46 inches you can order it at 4545. Under the hood of the xr was the stock blue project x lz shaft, with 9 degrees of loft.
In terms of sound, the xr driver had a much higher pitch at impact in comparison to the big bertha 815 alpha. Longest driver taylormade m1 430 vs callaway xr sub zero. 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. When you pay that kind of money for a drive why would taylormade put such a walmart shaft in a great head.
This allows the face to flex at impact and increase the ball speed so you get more distance, just like they do in the excellent callaway xr driver and callaway xr fairway. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade womens r15 or taylormade 2017 driverm1. Callaway xr v taylormade aeroburner driver duration. Our data suggest its the most balanced driver taylormade has produced in years. Learn more about the topsellers in our taylormade driver line. Taylormade launches m3 and m4 drivers that have a twist face.
Golf clubs with dents, cracks, shaft bag wear, badly scratched heads, andor rattle in head. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. The minor changes in looks and increased forgiveness are much welcomed improvements. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade womens r15 or taylormade 2017 driver m1. I was able to get my hands on the xr16 today, and compared it to the xr.
Its speed from an aerodynamic crown, speed from an rmoto face and speed from maximum shaft load. The 440cc clubhead and expansive clubface help to make the xr05 very easy to hit and extremely forgiving. How does the xr driver generate such outrageous speed. The 440cc clubhead and expansive clubface help to make the xr 05 very easy to hit and extremely forgiving. It felt really strange but i hit it a mile without much effort. Lower spin, lower launching players might struggle some. A product of powerframe technology, its made from highstrength sp700 titanium with rolled face plate construction to produce a stiffer frame with a thinner, coldformed face for the highest cor weve ever engineered. While the big bertha drivers are the flagships of the callaway line, the x series has always been the workhorse. Fred couples most famous person that i played with. Shop the latest 2020 arrivals at dick s sporting goods, including. One of the biggest innovations youll see on the callaway xr driver is the new speed step crown, which creates less drag by holding air closer to the club head through the down swing. Hi guys, with callaway and taylormade releasing new drivers this year i though that i would pit the xr against the aeroburner and see who came out on top.
Reviews by mike chwasky, mark dee and brendan mohler. Not just the longest name in golf, our test results suggest big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond is also the longest driver in golf for 2015. It is a really nice club but like i said the feeling was unlike any driver i hit before. Taylormade aeroburner driver taylormade r15 gold without doubt, one of the longest, straightest and easiest to adjust drivers we have tested in 2015. The callaway xr driver replaces the very successful x2 hot driver and it has a lot to live up to as the previous model was one of the best selling drivers in the market unlike the last few drivers callaway has released, the xr has no gravity core, no moveable weights or any other centre of gravity cg moving technology. Callaway, nike, taylormade, titleist bridgestone j715. The callaway xr driver is a forgiving, light weight driver geared towards creating lots of ball speed and promoting a draw introduction. Whereas the 815 alpha sounded more like a wooden bat, the xr was much more like the sound of a metal bat. Top 10 drivers 2015 become a free subscriber now feel free to comment below. Taylormade has never made a bigger or lighter driver, says ryan lauder, product marketing director, taylormade adidas golf europe. I have hit this driver a lot, and was easily my favorite driver of 2015. 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.
Its ideal for mid to high handicap golfers looking for extra distance. Used callaway 2015 xr driver headcover blueredwhite 2nd. The taylormade drivers in this collection feature lofts from 9 degrees up to. Description the xr03 ti driver features a 410cc clubhead. D esigned with a focus on speed, callaways xr driver features a slew of technologies that promote longer distance off the tee. The callaway xr driver adjustments do not have the depth of adjustability as the big bertha models but having the ability to change lie, loft and shaft affects performance.
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