Yea, we know, they have released about 14 new drivers this year but the fact is they are not so much trying to get you to upgrade every 3 months. Golfwrx members gain 7 yards on average with 2017 taylormade m1, m2 drivers. The company said the channel, which it referred to as a speed pocket, let the face flex more at impact, creating more ball speed and more distance, even on mishits. Its that sense of community that drives daytoday interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what. At golfwrx we love golf equipment plain and simple.
Find out if this is the driver to change your golf game and help you. Im convinced that the taylormade jetspeed driver deserves just as much attention as any other driver especially since it is many upgrades from its predecessor, the taylormade rbz stage 2. The s in sldr s presumably stands for silver, and so as you might expect, all of the clubs in the lineup feature silver crowns. Its ultralowandforward center of gravity cg and shallow profile promote a faster ball speed and a lower spinrate for more distance, while the streamlined head. The jetspeed driver is the time taylormade implemented their speed pocket into a wood. The nonwhite drivers look great and this speed slot thing gets the job done. You will only use it a maximum of 18 times during a game, but its what determines how each hole will be played. The taylormade m4 driver introduces the new twist face technology aimed at helping golfers hit the ball longer and straighter. Like the companys sldr driver, the jetspeed has taylormades 3degree adjustable hosel that allows golfers to tweak loft up or down 1.
Taylormades jetspeed fairway woods are the companys. Taylormade s jetspeed fairway woods are the companys replacement for 20 rbz stage 2 line. Golfwrx adjyst the worlds largest and best online golf community. Titleist 915d2 more info on the taylormade aeroburner driver. The sound difference is noticeable, not harsh, just different. Taylormade jetspeed japan version japanese golf clubs. From a shape perspective, the taylormade m4 driver is very similar to its m2 predecessors. The gameimprovement jetspeed is, in many ways, a marked improvement over its predecessor, the rbz stage 2. The main culprit behind all this power is the speed pocket and the jetspeed is the first taylormade driver in history to incorporate this technology. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. Taylormade jetspeed the sole slot design has long been a part of taylormades m. From the launch of the burner line, the infamous bubble shafts and its recent introductions of techfirst drivers like the jetspeed and the rline, taylormade has been known to add unique elements and designs to their products. Taylormade m6 driver paderson kinetixx velocity shaft taylormade jetspeed 4 wood 16.
Taylormade s speed pocket is a groove cut into the sole of the club to allow the face to flex more. 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. Like the jetspeed fairway woods, the jetspeed hybrids arent adjustable. Find the taylormade jetspeed driver at great prices on globalgolf. The new taylormade m3 and m4 family of woods are led by a pair of drivers that seek to change the technology landscape of the category. Nov 28, 20 jetspeed is the first taylormade driver to take up the speed pocket and this promotes less spin, as well as greater ball speeds on shots struck below the centre of the clubface.
The 2014 taylormade jetspeed driver is a monster in the distance and forgiveness categories, outperforming the rocketballz stage 2 driver even as it breaks the mold of how a gameimprovement driver is designed. Taylormades loft up mantra still applies to jetspeed, but arguably less so than sldr because it spins more and launches higher. The face angle will be quite a bit different for the two. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. Although all golf clubs are incredibly important, the driver definitely holds the most importance. The 460cc head has a rounder toe, raised centre crown, a reduced drop from crown to skirt and new hosel fin. Jan 29, 2014 when you add the fact that this is taylormades best sounding driver in ages, you have a driver that is on the must try list. Taylormade jetspeed driver arp all in golfer limited.
I also tested taylormades sldr and jetspeed hybrids from 2014. Jan 17, 2014 rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest taylormade jet speed driver on gc2 launch monitor. Jetspeed is the first taylormade driver to take up the speed pocket and this promotes less spin, as well as greater ball speeds on shots struck below the centre of the clubface. The new and more efficient speed pocket design and ultrahighstrength jet steel face that are found in the taylormade jet speed fairway wood promote fast ball speeds for long distances. Youll learn about the technology used in the taylormade hybrid golf clubs as well as the differences that set each of the hybrids apart. 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.
We are a community of likeminded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment for the game in many ways. Taylormade has another driver on the market, the jetspeed. The rest of the new sldr s family fits nicely into the same mold. But unlike others who have stretched the boundaries of new. Quick shots 18hr ago how many miles do pro golfers travel each year. The next innovation came with adjustable loft that allowed players to change both the loft and the lie angle of their driver. Players that hit down on the ball will benefit from the speed pocket boosting ball speed on shots low on the face. The jetspeed is the first driver in the companys history to feature a speed pocket, which in turn, promotes less spin and greater ball speeds. The jetspeed driver, fairway woods and hybrids will be available dec. Mar 02, 2014 taylormade had record profits, but it did not translate to the course for joe golfer.
Doug sanders, 20time winner on the pga tour, passes away at the age of 86. Still confused as to why there is no tool and wondering if i go to a course whether theyll have a tool to use. Jetspeed driver jetspeed fairway jetspeed rescue tour preferred irons combo tour preferred irons cb. The biggest knock on the taylormade jetspeed is that it s not the taylormade sldr. With so much attention given to the sldr driver, the jetspeed has been more of a stealth jet than a fighter jet in the amount of buzz created. The speed pocket creates a larger sweet spot and reduced spin, which both lead to more forgiveness and distance. Taylormade driver seniors flex righthanded golf clubs ebay. Taylor made year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Like last years rbz stage 2, these are the goto fairway woods for taylormade players who need more forgiveness or spin. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf industry ever since. Get the best deals on taylormade driver seniors flex righthanded golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. The m4 is the replacement for the previous generations m2 woods.
I did hit the stage 2 well, but this driver is more consistent and has a better feel on well struck shots. What is the paint finish on the crown of taylormade jetspeed driver japan version. Taylormade had record profits, but it did not translate to the course for joe golfer. I was fortunate enough to play it on the 3rd day i s. Taylormade jetspeed drivers, fairway woods and hybrids. Jan 02, 2018 the new taylormade m3 and m4 family of woods are led by a pair of drivers that seek to change the technology landscape of the category. As we said about the jetspeed driver, if youre considering going the taylormade route and are looking for a more forgiving, lowerspinning. R11 s driver r11 s fairway wood rescue 11 rocketballz bonded driver rocketballz driver. Forgiveness is similar but again i would give the edge to the jetspeed driver.
Replacement shaft mpf code 1996 titanium bubble driver bubble graphite aldila, fujikura, hst r80, s90 88. Like the driver and fairway woods, the aeroburner offers no adjustability. Sep 11, 2015 jetspeed the taylormade jetspeed driver has all the bang of the top drivers without all of the buck. The aeroburner boasts subtle yet significant aerodynamic upgrades to help you generate. Mar 05, 2018 ill discuss the twist face in more detail, but in short, the taylormade m4 driver is a bit more forgiving because of this new technology and could be quite useful to amateur golfers. The first taylormade driver to fully utilize speed pocket soleslot technology, jetspeed has enlarged the faces sweet spot by 25.
Equipment is accurate as of the northern trust open 714. Jul 11, 2014 with so much attention given to the sldr driver, the jetspeed has been more of a stealth jet than a fighter jet in the amount of buzz created. When you add the fact that this is taylormade s best sounding driver in ages, you have a driver that is on the must try list. Following a great couple of seasons with many massive wins, it was hard to imagine taylormade could do much more to improve their.
And that is why i welcome the jetspeed for the average joe, but only after you cut an inch off the butt of the shaft. What golfwrxers are saying about taylormades sim driver. Can something new finally beat out ians taylormade jetspeed 3wood. Taylormade has long been among the less conservative driver manufacturers. Every golfwrx member gained yardage with a new taylormade driver. Other great gear to go with your taylormade golf lh jetspeed fairway wood left handed preowned taylormade golf sim titanium fairway wood. Find out as we go through a full fitting testing several 2019 models. The jetspeed performed out of the packet, with only minor tweaks needed. Jan 07, 2014 every golfwrx member gained yardage with a new taylormade driver. Apr 07, 2014 according to taylormade, the sldr mini driver was designed to be hit off the tee, but with its smooth sole im talking barry white talkyououtofyourknickers smooth, its much easier to hit off the deck than a conventional driver. Taylormade golf lh jetspeed fairway wood left handed their price. Nov 26, 2015 players that hit down on the ball will benefit from the speed pocket boosting ball speed on shots low on the face.
A lowandforward center of gravity cg creates low spin for optimal launch conditions, while the lowprofile head design with shallow face promotes easy. Higher spinning than the sldr fairway woods, which will help jetspeeds target audience golfers who. Taylormade packed more forgiveness into a smaller, cleaner package with the jetspeed. Taylormade tries to step up their game with the release of their latest driver, named jetspeed, i take it for a spin to see how it performs. According to taylormade, the sldr mini driver was designed to be hit off the tee, but with its smooth sole im talking barry white talkyououtofyourknickers smooth, its much easier to hit off the deck than a conventional driver.
Taylormade jetspeed tp vs taylormade sldr c series. From the launch of the burner line, the infamous bubble shafts and its recent introductions of techfirst drivers like the jetspeed and the rline, taylormade has been known to. Between the sldr and the jetspeed, this is the best year for taylormade drivers in a long time. Mar 31, 2014 what is the paint finish on the crown of taylormade jetspeed driver japan version. Equipment is accurate as of the wm phoenix open 14. Taylormade sldr driver v taylormade jetspeed driver. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. The jetspeed is a forgiving, easy to hit, long driver. The driver comes stock with a 46inch matrix velox t 49 shaft in lofts of 9. The taylormade jetspeed driver features the first speed pocket engineered for a driver in order to promote more distance on hits low on the face.
Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest taylormade jet speed driver on gc2 launch monitor. If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call 18778608624 for assistance. Wilson staffs new fg tour m3 driver, fairway woods, hybrids and irons. The taylormade jetspeed driver has all the bang of the top drivers without all of the buck. Some use a fairway wood strictly as an alternative to their driver off the tee.
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