So why would johnson use a nonadjustable driver when he could use taylormades top of the line r15 model. Still, the aero burner did enough to convince me to put one in my bag for the upcoming season. With more speed and a larger, more forgiving face, the aeroburner shouldnt be overlooked during testing especially considering the aeroburner tp option, which will better suit the needs of lowerhandicap golfers. To help dial in the loft, taylormade offers 4 different loft options. Taylormade r15 driver v aeroburner driver comparison. I tested the two side by side to see which performed best.
I hit it straighter than i ever have and further than i ever have with no adjustments. Ask any golfer for their favorite driver, and we are sure that you. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. 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. A thin face and speed pocket increases the size of the sweet spot and flex for maximum distance. Spin less spin is sought with the driver because the objective off the tee is to promote distance and roll. While i was expecting the r15 to be my clear favorite in this comparison, the opposite is the conclusion i came to after trying a driver, 3, and 5 wood in each model. These technologies have debuted in game changing drivers, like the r9, r11, and. Mar 01, 2015 the r15 is taylormades most adjustable driver ever, with an incredible 1,836 possible settings. The smaller head 253cc suggests it was designed for better players who have no trouble finding the sweetspot and like to work the ball.
Its new and improved speed pocket increases the size of the sweet spot and reduces spin. The r15 continues to leverage taylormades 4degree loft sleeve that allows golfers to adjust loft, lie and face angle and comes in two basic variants, the r15 460 and slightly smaller r15 430 for. Today, we tell you whether or not 2015 is any better than 2014. Taylormade makes twin driver debuts with r15 and aeroburner lines.
While most taylormade players are using the r15 dustin is using the aeroburner. I would definitely rate this product a 5 star if i was rating it on the value for the dollar. So i sent it in and they sent me the aero burner driver in return and i absolutely love it. Taylormades sim max d is a slice busting draw biased driver with weight moved towards the heel and a larger face profile see how the taylormade sim max d.
Taylormades new r15 and aeroburner drivers are built for maximum adjustability, speed, and performance for the 2015 season. Taylormade first introduced the burner name with their original metal drivers and. Above, we take a look at the difference between the taylormade r15 driver and the aeroburner driver in our video comparison according to taylormade, the aeroburner is the brands fastest. For players looking for a high performance adjustable driver, the taylormade r15 driver is your weapon. Like the r15, the taylormade aeroburner sports a white crown. We enlist the help of uae pga champ callum nicoll to. The 460cc head has a rounder toe, raised centre crown, a reduced drop from crown to skirt and new hosel fin. This driver is ready to fire as soon as you put it in the bag, no adjusting necessary. Yes, i would like to receive email updates from taylormade about r15 and aeroburner. Well worth a look if you are not too fussed about tinkering with your driver every other weekend. Weve been conditioned as consumerists to think that newer better. The taylormade aeroburner driver is built for speed to increase distance off the tee.
The aeroburner boasts subtle yet significant aerodynamic upgrades to help you. Longest driver contest even though dustin johnson didnt win the us open at. The idea, which hearkens back to previous twindriver introductions like the r9 and the burner superfast, is that there are two kinds of golfers. Im currently trying to decide between the aero and the r15, i hit both today on flight tracker with the aeroburner going 280290 average and the r15 going 275 average. Taylor made aeroburner driver taylor made drivers golfbidder. Leave a comment telling us if there is any brand or club that you would absolutely never play.
Youll love this club if youre looking for more distance and forgiveness without the confusion of having to make any adjustments to the driver. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. Now, i know the driver comes in two different sizes. Nov 14, 2014 the r15 fairway woods have the same 4degree loft sleeve as the r15 driver and come in standard lofts of 15, 16. Are you thinking about buying the taylormade r15 driver. I could hit well with it after some adjustments to my swing. A heavy, fixed back weight places the cg extremely low and back for a blend of speed and highlaunching. Ditto, i came from an r15 i was actually hitting well to an m2 that i was still getting adjusted to.
Above, we take a look at the difference between the taylormade r15 driver and the aeroburner driver in our video comparison according to taylormade, the. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade m2 dtype or cobra golf king f9. This new design features a raised crown and, most noticeably, a fin on the hosel. Need advice on tm aeroburner vs tm r15 a little background, im a strong golfer with a swing speed from 105110, average distance 275290. Nov 28, 2014 with the r15 driver, taylormade combined all of their technology into one golf club. Pro golfers want to use equipment that gives them the best chance of winning. The r15 is taylormades most adjustable driver ever, with an incredible 1,836 possible settings while the aeroburner is the companys lightest and fastest driver to date. Even my perceived mishits were going farther than the r15. Featuring our fastest and most aerodynamic driver, and fairway woods with the fastest tech we. With the r15 driver, taylormade combined all of their technology into one golf club. The aeroburner offers freakishly fast ball speeds and more forgiveness.
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 to the front of the club head. The aeroburner boasts subtle yet significant aerodynamic upgrades to help you generate. Earlier this week we gave the world the first look at the new 2015 taylormade r15 driver. Unlike last years jetspeed, this driver is not adjustable. Taylormade 2017 driver m2 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. I recently had the opportunity to hit both the new taylormade r15 and the taylormade aero burner prior to their release.
Even at the smaller head size, however, the r15 simply did not feel as good as the aero burner. To contact me at herons reach call 01253 832505 or email. Aerodynamic claim based on drag force for 460cc drivers. Features and benefits of the taylormade 2015 aeroburner driver. Mar 01, 2015 the r15 is taylormades most adjustable driver ever, with an incredible 1,836 possible settings while the aeroburner is the companys lightest and fastest driver to date. Titleist 915d2 more info on the taylormade aeroburner driver.
Over most of the last decade, taylormade has dominated the driver market with industry leading technology, like moveable weights, adjustable hosels, and low forward cg. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Longest driver contest even though dustin johnson didnt win the us open at chambers bay his driving was a huge part of his success. Taylormade r15 and aeroburner fairway woods golfwrx. 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 r15 driver now features dual sliding weights two 12. The r15 is taylormades most adjustable driver ever, with an incredible 1,836 possible settings.
A rounder toe and raised center crown keeps airflow attached longer to reduce drag. Feb 11, 2015 the r15 might be taylormades flagship line for 2015, but the aeroburner is a beast of a fairway wood. Taylormade r15 and aeroburner drivers, fairway woods and. Whenever taylormade releases a new driver the entire golf world takes notice. The taylormade 2016 aeroburner driver features advanced aerodynamics to driver distance through speed. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. This repositioned weight design has produced a driver with the lowest and most forward center of gravity cg ever. Taylormade 2017 driverm2 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range.
Taylormade aeroburner hl driver get even more distance with the 2016 aeroburner hl driver by taylormade. The aeroburner driver features an advanced aerodynamic shape designed with a rounder toe, raised center crown and new hosel fin to deliver maximum distance. Taylormade mens 2016 aeroburner driver speed means more distance. The aeroburner driver has a redesigned, aerodynamic shape that reduces drag to help anyone get more clubhead speed. Jan 27, 2015 above, we take a look at the difference between the taylormade r15 driver and the aeroburner driver in our video comparison according to taylormade, the aeroburner is the brands fastest. Mar, 2015 the r15, therefore, proved more accurate than the aeroburner by 28 yards. The m3 driver offers straight distance and unmatched personalization, while the m4 driver provides maximum forgiveness. Because i think you really need to try one of these mini drivers for yourself instead of dismissing it like i originally did, were giving one away. I now have an aero burner 3 wood and am confident it will be a great club for me this year. The r15 is a lowspinning, highly adjustable fairway wood that offers faster ball speeds and more forgiveness than taylormades sldr fairway woods.
Even though my last driver taylormade burner superfast 2. Mark hits the new aero burner from taylormade and talks spin rates, launch and distance from the driver. Aeroburner family metalwoods, mini drivers, irons, golf balls. Lowest prices on taylormade drivers at golf discount. Does taylormades aeroburner take the guesswork out of club selection. The taylormade aeroburner driver is really light and easy to hit. Released in 2017, the m2 maintains the highest customer rating of any taylormade driver available at dicks. The aeroburner rescue from taylormade is designed to increase distance by reducing drag and maximizing ball speeds. Unlike the jetspeed driver, the aeroburner driver is a nonadjustable clubhead. The new aerodynamic shape increases clubhead speeds while the redesigned speedpocket enlarges the sweet spot for faster ball speeds across a greater portion of the face. Taylormade aeroburner mini driver vs r15 fairway wood.
The r15 fairway woods have the same 4degree loft sleeve as the r15 driver and come in standard lofts of 15, 16. In my testing, neither the aero burner nor the r15 driver could compete with the results i had from a titleist 915 d3 driver. The r15 is taylormades most adjustable driver ever, with an incredible 1836 possible settings. The aeroburner driver features an advanced aerodynamic shape designed with a rounder toe, raised center crown and new hosel fin to deliver maximum distance, and its new and improved speed pocket increases the size of the sweet spot and reduces spin. We take a look at the difference between the taylormade r15 driver and aeroburner driver in our video comparison.
Splitting weights between the heel and toe increases the clubs forgiveness. Taylormade makes twin driver debuts with r15 and aeroburner. The r15 fairway woods are not as forgiving as other models on the market. The dual sliding weights allow golfers to have max distance, a draw bias, a fade bias or max stability. May 06, 2015 youll love this club if youre looking for more distance and forgiveness without the confusion of having to make any adjustments to the driver. This new driver is made to increase ball speeds by improving aerodynamics which results in even more distance. Taylormade aeroburner black driver discount golf drivers.
Sep 11, 2015 unlike the jetspeed driver, the aeroburner driver is a nonadjustable clubhead. Mar 11, 2015 win a taylormade aeroburner mini driver. Dec 31, 2014 2015 is all about nostalgia for taylormade as they bring back not only the rseries but the burner name as well. Last night we were in new york city to cover the live launch event taylormade had for the media. The two weights are also heavier they each weigh 12. We enlist the help of uae pga champ callum nicoll to put the clubs through their paces on trackman. Though our testing showed that the r15 is not destined to be a classic, the aeroburner lives up to the burner legacy of being easy to hit and long.