May 26, 2017 this will allow you more significant speed, and forgiveness. Jordan spieth led the way for the titleist 915 driver using is 915 d2 version for his two major wins and. Oct 01, 20 taylormade recently introduced the sldr driver as a midseason release that came as a surprise to many in the golf world. Its in the top 3 bestselling fairway woods and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as adams golf tight lies or taylormade aero burner fairway. The speed pocket, on several taylormade fairway woods. Titleist 9 fairway v 915 fairway, how do they compare. The acushnet company started making titleist golf balls in the 1930s, and after they skyrocketed to popularity, titleist drivers were the weapon of choice to whack them off the tee. It came with my old game improvement irons and its ok but i think its time to move on as my game has made some. Pro taylor fit nano made pga tour 65 gram graphite golf wood shafts a, r or s flex. If youre using some other fairway wood, these are still a must test. Apr 26, 2014 i recently took my sldr driver into golf galaxy and was shocked at how much distance i increased my drives with a simple adjustment to the loft. Getting to know the taylormade sldr driver 3balls blog. Graphite design gave their newest shaft a bold name. I found it to be more forgiving that the 9 d3 driver, essentially it.
Decision time titleist 917 d2 vs callaway epic vs taylormade m2 if anyone wants a brand new in plastic 917 driver i have one rh d2 9. Distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver. If youre currently using an older titleist fairway wood, these are an easy way to add a bit more distance to your game. One thing that we noticed straight away was the difference in sound. Nov 14, 2014 i tried really hard to convince myself to pick up a sldr but after hitting the g30 i backed off. Get the best deals on titleist driver wooden shaft golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. Nov 04, 2015 the m1 driver is noticeably larger than the m1 430. It came with my old game improvement irons and its ok but i think its time to move on as my game has made some improvements. I had to take the sldr down to 8deg to get same shot specs otherwise it ballooned and only went 245. 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 titleist 915h offers significant upgrades from its predecessor, the 9h, while maintaining the classic look synonymous with titleist woods. The wide, deep and long channel running across the sole enhances the flexing of the face. The subtle blues on the sole contribute to the tronlike feel of this driver. To help sort it out, we rounded up a group of testers, grabbed the foresight gc2, some. Titleist 9 drivers and taylormade sldrs are fighting to be the best driver in professional golf this year. Our website offers deep discounts on all the most popular drivers in golf, go. This is taylormades most movable driver, and now if things werent amazing enough. Soon youll be back on the course hitting longer, straighter balls before you know it. 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, titleist and some others are excluded. Titleist driver wooden shaft golf clubs for sale ebay.
Our new speed chassis is the result of a twoyear mission to deconstruct the fairway and then design greater speed into every. While the sweet spot is fairly small and it isnt the most forgiving driver, it certainly is playable for decent driver of the golf ball. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver. Our new speed chassis is the result of a twoyear mission to deconstruct the fairway and then design greater speed into every detail. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Ive purchased new irons titleist 735 cm, scotty cameron, and vokey wedges. Nov 01, 2016 the titleist 917d2 driver is more forgiving than any titleist driver in memory. Taylormade m1 v callaway epic v ping g400 v titleist 917 how we did the test. The golf works 3 pack universal golf shaft extensions graphite or steel shafts. Taylormade sldr m1 fairway wood shaft adapter adjustable tip. Buy new and used taylormade sldr s fairway wood from the best golf shop.
Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. It was the first driver to go allout for lowforward weighting to deliver high launch with low spin, and it also showcased a sliding weight, rather than just moveable weights. I think the titleist face is alot hotter but that weight forward as they have in the fd and hd is the way to go. Decision time titleist 917 d2 vs callaway epic vs taylormade m2. 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. Technology may not change, but you can always improve. Its in the top 3 bestselling fairway woods and has dozens of popular alternatives in the. Titleist 915 d2 and d3 drivers use an active recoil channel to deliver. With the sldr fairway wood, lofting the club up really changed how the ball reacted much more than i had expected when comparing the similar adjustments i made with the sldr driver. At the time id had a taylor made sldr as my gamer and tried the g25. Nov 06, 2014 titleist 915 d3 driver workable and forgiving, the 915d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control. It isnt going to suddenly turn the face into some crazy trampoline and rocket drives 400 yards down the fairway, but it does create more consistency and a bigger. Golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as. Slot even though on the 915f fairway and 915h hybrid the thinner version.
The new taylormade sldr c driver is designed with lowforward cg which promotes a faster ball speed resulting in a high launching, low spinning ball flight. The taylormade m4 is my second favourite driver on the market at the moment. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver, setting up a battle. Congratulations, titleist, your drivers now have adjustable weight. May 01, 2015 technology may not change, but you can always improve. The activerecoil channel is the real buzz point of this driver. Sep 05, 2014 dont deal with that kind of frustration. Taylormade m2 fairway wood is a very popular option in the middle of the fairway woods price range. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade r15 subscribe to rick shiels golf pga. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade sldr 430 find out. Northern trust open james hahn taylormade sldr 460. The titleist ts3 driver comes with a really great selection of new real deal shafts. Recently got off the sldr band wagon and in the market for some new woods.
You might not be hitting the longest ball but your chances of finding the fairway will be greater. I quickly found this means to get this shaft in your driver before your friends do. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. Taylormade r15, titleist 915 d3 and callaway gbb 815 alpha had the lowest spin in our testing followed closely by taylormade aeroburner, tour edge exotic.
Arm yourself with these taylormade sldr driver specs and your current driver. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts items including logo overruns from adams, adidas, ben hogan. Well overlook the fact that taylormade has been doing this for almost a decade. In a little over a month, the sldr has gone from tour prototype to mass production and general availability. I currently game the taylormade sldr fairway woods as. Some use a fairway wood strictly as an alternative to their driver off the. Let us help you get to know the taylormade sldr drivers and all their bells and whistles. In this video we have a look at how the new titleist 915 fairway.
But i think i will wait until i can get my hands on comparing a g30 vs r15 vs 915 vs cobra. Although the feedback and feel is not as good as the callaway you will get a well performing driver with the m2. The companys top of the line titleist 910 d3 driver comes with an innovative system that allows the golfer to adjust the lie and loft to fit any size golfer and. Oct 17, 2014 the subtle blues on the sole contribute to the tronlike feel of this driver. Get a great deal on your new or used titleist driver when you trade in your used clubs with one of the best online golf club tradein programs available, right here at. It isnt going to suddenly turn the face into some crazy trampoline and rocket drives 400 yards down the fairway, but it does create more consistency and a bigger sweetspot, especially for low on the face hits. Taylormade compatible driverwoods shaft adapter fits r15. If you are looking for workability and overall distance the taylormade m2 is your club selection. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver, setting up a battle of new versus old at the companys worldrenowned facility in southern california.
Buy new and used taylormade sldr fairway wood from the best golf shop. Taylormade has done just that and were here to tell you the differences you see in the taylormade r15 driver and the. As the title says, i am thinking about switching from the r15 to a 915. Taylormade sldr driver or titleist 917 d2 comparing. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade sldr 430. This, bobcat has an in depth discussion on the sldr, i have the sldr tp with a rogue silver 125 msi 60 tour x flex and it is a cannon, that said it is not the most. This driver is going to offer plenty of distance but with also added forgiveness. It is a slightly easier hitting version of the black which has been one of my favorite shafts. Would titleists newest drivers help our members hit longer. 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.
Taylor made allfit universal golf shaft adapter sleeve. I think the titleist face is alot hotter but that weight forward as they have in the fd and hd. Arnold palmer invitational matt every callaway big bertha v series. It isnt going to suddenly turn the face into some crazy trampoline and rocket drives 400 yards down the fairway, but it does create. That slot in the titliest fairway wood might look just like the one in the driver, but it isnt.
According to titleist, the crown is 20% thinner than 917 drivers, positioning weight lower and deeper for higher launch and more carry distance. Whether you decide to go with one of the titleist 9 drivers or a taylormade sldr, youll be even. The titleist 915d2 driver features the new active recoil channel arc which is a side sole channel the delivers more distance by actively flexing at impact to launch the ball off the face with higher speed and lower spin. The titleist ts2 is the new kid on the block promising faster ball speed and more distance.
Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade r15. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade r15 youtube. The titleist 915d2 driver features the new active recoil channel arc which is a side sole channel the delivers more distance by actively flexing at impact to launch the ball off the face. Now available in two designs, each born to bring the future of titleist speed to your game. Longest drive titleist 915 vs taylormade m1 youtube. Keep turning it up until your balls are starting to pop straight up without getting adequate length down the. The 440cc deep face pear profile provides confidence to manage your trajectory. What you need to know interchangeable and taylormade compatible shaft adapter fits various taylormade driver models see model table below available in rh 0. Like all titleist clubs, exceptional feel is complemented by performance and classic styling in these drivers. I recently took my sldr driver into golf galaxy and was shocked at how much distance i increased my drives with a simple adjustment to the loft. The titleist 915 has a sweet, highpitched sound while the titleist 917 has a noticeably more meaty and. March 8th, 2015 ok, you have poured over the golf digest 2015 equipment hot list, looked at the manufacturers websites, checked out the golfwrx forum, and gone to ask some questions at a big box store. The larger front to back dimension makes the head more oval than round, and it makes the crown and face appear a bit taller. Sound is always a concern with a composite driver, but the taylormade m1 driver sounds decent.
Titleist replacement golf clubs dci, 975, vokey, driver. The 915s classic shape masks sophisticated technology. The wide, deep and long channel running across the sole enhances the flexing of the. Workable and forgiving, the 915d3 driver delivers distance with. Golfwrx sent six members to the titleist s oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. Titleist replacement golf clubs dci, 975, vokey, driver, fairway, hybrid wood, wedge, individual clubs. Whether you decide to go with one of the titleist 9 drivers or a taylormade sldr, youll be even happier with your decision if you choose a gently used or open box model from. Taylor made allfit universal golf shaft adapter sleeve for taylormade callaway titleist cobra nike golf driver fairway woods 0. Best drivers of 2015 by tour wins national club golfer. Ive recently been making strides in my golf game and working on bag upgrades as a result. Finding the perfect driver for you should be your new gears resolution.
What we found during our 20 most wanted driver test was that the average ball speeds produced by the 9 series were slightly slower. I think i hit clubs better that have higher spin and cg away from the face. This price is comparable to any major brand of a driver in the market. Decision time titleist 917 d2 vs callaway epic vs taylormade m2 the regular epic did nothing that would take either the xr 16 pro or g30ls out of my bag, so in response to the. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar.