Oct 30, 2012 shaft weight and torque make a bigger difference than shaft flex. Most manufacturers will create clubs with a swing weight in the d0 to d2 range. Taylormade added a second weight to the slide in the r15 while the sldr only had 1 weight to move. There are three major differences from last years r9 series. Shaft weight and torque make a bigger difference than shaft flex. Add weight to your driver golf club for more distance pga. The difference between two swing weights, d0 and d1 for example, is approximately two grams of weight in the club head. Got to try it for the first time today and i must say this driver is perfect if you have a lot of torque and power on your down swing. A swing weight measuring machine image via golfsmith example, a golfer must then exert more force to swing the golf club. Many golfers believe they can add yards to their drive by making their driver golf club longer and lighter. To reduce a slice, heavier weights are placed by the clubheads heel, while the clubs lighter weights are set by the toe.
One of the clubs unique break through features ensure the correct fit for every golfer, which allow you to maximize distance through proper face angle, loft and flight path. Taylormade rseries aftermarket head weights the golfworks. Removable weights are only a part of the new r11 3d tuning system. Available in 2, 5, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 gram options. The taylormade r11 driver hit the shelves early last month and it is the latest and greatest from the makers of the number one driver in golf. Btw, having just the 2 grams puts the swing weight back to d3. Swing weights use a letterandnumber combination that represents the range and the specific reading. But also swingweights at d5 so this brought it down to d3 i was surprised to see the loft at 9 instead of 9. As with the fitting of the shaft weight, the club fitter also has to evaluate the golfers transition force, tempo. It is not a standard measurement parameter but a ratio of weight distribution. As 2 grams is the approximate equivalent of 1 swingweight, this tolerance in heads may yield the potential of a 3 swingweight range through a set. Shaft is 42 78 inches long from butt to tip making a driver of 44. To me its just a lightweight aluminum cap with a screw, its not weight balanced in any particular direction and the club sits up the same whatever position its set, the face is not hinged as such so how in the name of larry holmes can this lightweight shiny little. Installation requires is a taylormade security wrench.
I play a draw and the r11 will draw a little too much if i miss, thats why the weight in the toe only. There are three complete dimensions of tuning on this club. With the r11 s driver, you can adjust 3 different dimensions to maximize your distance loft, face angle and flight path. Justin rose plays taylormades r11 driver, which has movable weight. In theory a lighter club will allow you to swing faster and should make the ball go farther. Taylormade has weight kits available check ebay if you cant find them on here. Increasing driver swing weight, r1 i was also going to suggest heavier weights in the head. Open, close or neutral changing weights on r11 the three different choices that will help you drive the ball straighter. There are six ranges, from a through f, and each has 10 values, numbered 0 through 9. Taylormade 14 gram swing weights r7 r9 r11 used good shape. Weights in driver head instruction and playing tips the. This is a perfect illustration of the importance of swingweighting sets of clubs. The weight of the shaft is going to help keep the players swing on plane.
How adjustable drivers can fix your swing flaw equipment. The measurement of swing weight is expressed in a letter af and number 09 combination. Before even hitting the market, people already had hints via various tv ads that the next generation driver would come from the flagship r series. After adjusting to the different appearance of the club, the driver felt very comfortable in my hands. I just happened to come across this tip right after putting money down on a 16 m1 460 10. I have to admit that the cost of this driver may cause some players to hesitate in adding this driver to their golf bag. It is a club that can change with you, tailored to your swing. So for example switching from a 10gr weight to a 4gr weight would lower the swing weight by 3pts. Shaft and sleeve in very good conditrion for r9 or r11 tp driver head. I have 2 grams in the toe and no weight in the heel at all.
Clubs with movable weights typically have ports into which weights are screwed. This is not an exact science but it can be useful in helping golfers determine how much they can feel the weight in the club head during a swing. As fujikura explains, high balance point shafts can be matched with heavier heads or longer club lengths to facilitate club builds with normal swing weights without having to change mass properties of the head. Jan 03, 2017 so why are there so many counter balanced shafts these days. To prove just how much an adjustable driver can change your game, we collected new drivers from callaway, cobra, nike, ping and taylormade. That is, if the lead tape is placed on the clubhead, or at the middle of the shaft, or on the grip, the clubs actual weight will be the same the original weight of the club plus the weight of the lead tape. Real solutions to all your golf swing and putting problems. Fine tune the swingweight and feel of your taylormade r11, r9, r7 and r5 metal woods. It takes just a bit more than twice as much weight to change the swingweight in the grip than in the head. One example of this is hitting a golf ball with a childs plastic driver wont go very far no matter how fast you swing and hitting one with a weighted training club you cant move it fast enough to hit it very far. Chris ryan pro jon greathead hcp 8 bryan slater hcp 12 darren slater hcp 16 comments. Taylormade r11 driver mwt chart weight positions youtube.
Most mens clubs fall in the range of c9 to d8, with d2 being the standard, and ladies clubs are usually. The r11 was comfortably the mosteagerly awaited driver in recent times and with taylormades army of tour professionals all over the world spreading the white message, its presence in the game seems already wellestablished, despite only being launched in recent. How to use a taylormade trajectory wheel golf tips and tricks. Everybody has an optimum weight that they can feel and swing, but to the best of my knowledge nobody fits for that. And if you decide to remove the weights, thats perfectly acceptable to obtain a lighter driver, to help you obtain maximum speeds. Get the best deals on r11 weights when you shop the largest online selection at. Sep 07, 2018 open, close or neutral changing weights on r11 the three different choices that will help you drive the ball straighter. Nov 25, 2018 how to adjust a taylormade r11 driver download my profile my country club. Get the best deals on r11 weights when you shop the. Before using the r11, my drives would slice so much ruining my game because i would have some difficult time recovering. The r11 was comfortably the mosteagerly awaited driver in recent times and with taylormades army of tour professionals all over the world spreading the white message, its presence in the game seems already wellestablished. Golfers with very fast speeds and tempo should play heavier shafts. The general golfing public has been conditioned and educated that shaft flex is the endallbeall when it comes to shafts and that simply is not true. How to adjust a taylormade r11 driver download my profile my country club.
So why are there so many counter balanced shafts these days. The easiest way would be to put a grip on that is about 5g heavier then the one currently on. The big news about the taylormade r11 driver is the amount of adjustability that is. Most golfers dont know what their drivers weigh, but the average driver out on tour probably weighs about 330 grams and the average driver on the market probably weighs 310315.
Simple diy weight change you can make to your golf clubs. So, i removed the 10g weight and now have two 1g weights, essentially taking 9g off the total weight. Actually swingweight one word it is not a standard measurement parameter but a ratio of weight distribution. Driver shafts typically weigh 5560 grams for men and 4550 grams for ladies. Besides completely reengineering the driver, the most noticeable change is to the slide adjustability on the sole of the club. Weights in driver head instruction and playing tips.
It really comes down to what you swing the best though. Increasing driver swing weight, r1 toronto golf nuts. Feb 11, 2011 taylormade golf r11 driver now available at nz. Adjust the head, adjust the weights, totally optimize you. Apr 25, 2016 swing weights range from a0 at the lightest to g10 at the heaviest, with most mens clubs coming in around d0d2 and womens clubs weighing c5c7. Just wanted to find out what the average length and swing weight for each of these club category. The blur shaft feels stable throughout the swing and through impact. The taylormade r11 driver features ultimate optimization with 3 different adjustable dimensions. Bought a set of these weights to offset shortening my r11s driver. The ratio is the bottom 23 weight to the of a golf driver or golf. As mentioned previously, the head volume is 440cc and the lie angle is 57 degrees with a club length of 45.
Fine tune the swingweight and feel of your taylormade r11, r9, r7 and r5 metal woods with these aftermarket weights at an affordable price. Iron shafts can be as light as 55 grams in graphite, and grams in steel. Computer programs have been designed to analyze you golf swing with the aid of video equipment. A club with a heavier swing weight will feel heavier to a golfer than one with a lighter swing weight, because its balance point is closer to the club head. The gear effect with the driver is more pronounced at higher clubhead speeds. In general, golfers with slower swing speed and tempo can and should play a lighter shaft.
This driver will help you mask the mistakes in your swing whether you are a mid to high handicapper or a pro. Here is a demonstration of the versatility of the r11 driver. The driver i tested in the miles of golf cluboratory was the 9 degree r11 with the stock 60 gram x flex fujikura blur shaft. With the r11 driver, players can adjust the loft, face angle, and flight path for up to 100 yards of sidetoside trajectory change and 500 rpm back spin change. The taylormade r11 s driver features taylormades flight control technology and adjustable sole plate in a large 460cc head for any player looking to maximize their trajectory and distance off the tee. Average swing weight and length on tour clubs, grips. Also the weights only really help people out if they have high swing speeds. Adjust the head, adjust the weights, totally optimize you r9 tp driver stock shaft specifications shaft flex shaft torque tip size butt diameter shaft weight grip grip weight fujikura motore f1 65 x 3. The taylormade r11 golf club driver is truly a remarkable driver. Father in law gave me his old r11 last week on 4th of july. If you have a neutral set up on a driver, adding 15 grams to the outside to promote a draw.
Can be used on any taylormade driver that use mwt movable weight technology such as r9, r11, r11s and r1 series driver and woods. The ratio is the bottom 23 weight to the of a golf driver or golf club. The tp model shaft options from taylormade are heavier out of the gate so that is also something to also look at. No matter where you put the lead tape, the actual weight of the club will be identical. These clubs may not literally add weight, but the principle is the same as adding tape. Jul 22, 20 2gr of head weight amounts to 1 swing weight point. Movable weight technology, adjustable sole plate, and flight control technology. Chances are that shaft may not be the right one for you.