The 460 will result in a higher launch and more forgiveness while the 430. By tophand576, december 22, 2014 in general equipment talk. Today, we tell you whether or not 2015 is any better than 2014. At 430ccs, the taylormade sldr 430 driver has the looks that scream bag me now. We used trackman to measure three shots with the m1 vs. Well, until i figure out how to embed a video or delete this post, might not be worth much. 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. Also, the r15s are 1 higher than stated loft, while the sldr where 1 less. Taylormade r15 460 driver taylormades most technologically advanced driver ever. How else does the 430cc m1 differ from the 460cc m1, and is it worth considering adding it to your bag. It is worth noting that 460 is the volume limit in the rules of golf. Wrench is not included with purchase r15 also features a lower and more forward center of gravity cg, to promote higher launch and lower spin.
I expected to go with the 430 but after a fitting the 460 was just a better fit. May 08, 2015 the taylormade r15 driver and taylormade r15 tp driver share all the same clubhead attributes. Taylormade mens r15 460 tp driver, right hand, xstiff, 9. Taylormade are sure this will be the number one driver on tour at the bmw championship in its first week out there. It is available in a 460 or 430 cc configuration according to your needs. The r15 430 is smaller than the standard r15 driver, with a deeper face and more neutral center of gravity cg for lower spin and more workability. First of all, the taylormade m1 and r15 drivers are two very different products and will do different things based on their own unique design. Before i received the shaft i ended up hitting the 460 during a driver challenge with the new nike 2. Lowest prices on taylormade woods at golf discount. One of my favorite characteristics of the new r15 drivers is the sound. Actually, it created a bit too much draw bias for him, which is why the loft setting was lowered 1click to 9 degrees. Taylormade japan r15 460 430 drivers fw and rescue.
While screwing around on ebay, i found the same club, but in 460. Dan being slightly more traditional was disappointed the 430 version doesnt come in a black head like the 460 model does. There are no gimmicks with the r15 the technology really works. Jan 09, 2017 what happens when you hit taylormades 2017 m1 460 driver against the companys sldr s driver. The r15 comes in white or black and in 460 cc or 430 cc heads. Taylormade m1 vs taylormade r7 superquad mygolfspy.
I think this driver setup is going to work very well for me, in just one outing i built so much confidence on the club, that i wasnt afraid to put it up agaist the wind. Jun 14, 2015 the r15 driver comes in two sizes 460 and 430 cubic centimeters. 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 replaces. Taylormade m1 v r15 in this headtohead battle, we put the recently launched taylormade m1 driver up against its predecessor, the r15, to see how the performance compares joel tadman. Technology may not change, but you can always improve. It is a large head, make no mistake, but the sleek appearance allows it to still fly swiftly through the air. Most amateur players, save for the most accomplished sticks, will play the less demanding 460cc version. What is the difference in the play of a m1 460 and m1 430 asked by rick s. The r15 430 has design characteristics that remind me of the r7 425 tp, and the 460 has hints of the r9 supertri in it in look and feel only, performance is much better. The r15 460 is just like the sldr 460 in the fact that it is the larger more forgiving big brother of the 430 model of either head. Dec 25, 2014 the 460 cc version of the r15 also comes in black, but the aeroburner and r15 430 are white only. While taylormade went away from the series last year with its sldr, the rseries is back for 2015 with the release of the r15 460 and r15 430 drivers. Weve been conditioned as consumerists to think that newer better.
The r15 430 now has an upgraded front track system that houses two moveable weights. The mid december release includes 4 black ip soles with white crowns in the form of a high launch shallower face low spin 460 driver, a mid launch deeper face low spin 430 driver, a fairway wood and a rescue. Distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver. The bidding ended at some ridiculous hour like 2am so i put in a bid for 145. 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. What can the new 2017 taylormade m1 and m2 drivers. I tried both of the r15 s and i did not like the r15 driver at all was. The r15 comes in 460 cc and 430 cc sizes and a choice of black or white. The r15 430 and 460 both look like traditional taylormade drivers.
The shaft i hit in in the r15 460 in the stock fujikura speeder 661 extra stiff flex, and a fujikura motore speeder tour spec 6. Both driver heads had the weights in the neutral position. Its more impressive when you consider that the r15 is nine grams lighter than the sldr. Mar 06, 2015 the 430 head has a slightly deeper face and is more forgiving than the sldr in dans opinion, especially with the weights moved to either end of the rail. I was curious what the difference was between the 2 in launch angle and spin. This is the driver that better players have been waiting for taylormade to release. Going back to confidence from the previous paragraph, the r15 460 is even larger and more forgiving than the r15 430, which resulted in my most confident swings of the day with an average club head speed of 115. The taylormade r15 driver is designed for golfers who want full adjustability and control over the performance of their clubs. Overall spin and launch with the 430 and 460 head should be a little lower in the m1 than the r15. Though im no fan of the white crown, the overall look of the r15 is hard to find fault with as its very middleoftheroad. As we start to use the m1 in more fittings in the coming months we will drop some updates and let you know how it is comparing to other drivers on the market. Taylormade announced their new 2015 r15 lineup today here in tokyo. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. Taylormade r15 430 tp is a popular option on the higher end of the price range.
Thus, you will be working with the maximum should you choose the 460. There are a number of technologies that have gone into making the popular r15 the driver it is and we will explore these in more detail. Earlier this week we gave the world the first look at the new 2015 taylormade r15 driver. The taylormade r15 430 driver has all the aspects of the sldr 430 driver but has been tested and confirmed as a more forgiving design. I know the r15 is less forgiving and has a fade bias so it seems like the m2 would fit my needs. I was heaviliy intent on the aldila nv65r, or the matrix ozik xcon 6. I own a 430 and 460 sldr i tried both of the r15 s and i did not like the r15 driver at all was kinda bummed about itfelt hollow to me no pop in it. Taylormade r15 driver taylormade r15 460 driver the taylormade r15 460 driver employs proven taylormade metalwood technologies that have been newly optimized. Does anybody ever tried r15 460 vs r15 430 tp or non tp version against older sldr 430. The r15 driver comes in two sizes 460 and 430 cubic centimeters. The r15 430 now has an upgraded front track system that houses two moveable weights, 12. There was a lot of excitement in the office when this product first arrived on the scene. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra king f8 or titleist 915 d3. Taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver.
Of course all of the drivers tested were fit the golfers swing rather than just playing stock shafts. R15 430 driver r15 fairway r15 rescue rsi irons golf balls. Last night we were in new york city to cover the live launch event taylormade had for the media. The r15 460 comes in both black and white, while the r15 430 will only be available in white. Unlike the previous sldr 430 and r15 430 drivers, the 430 isnt designed to perform differently than the 460 head. Sldr 460 driver sldr 430 driver sldr white driver sldr faiway sldr rescue sldrs metalwoods sldrs mini driver sldr irons jetspeed driver jetspeed fairway jetspeed rescue. The r15 features a lower and more forward center of gravity to promote higher launch and lower spin. Dec 22, 2016 taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver the methodology. When we first started seeing white drivers on tour you immediately knew it was a taylormade product.
They both have a 460cc clubhead that features the new front track system with two adjustable weights, weighing 12. Read on to find out what you need to know to make an informed purchase. Jan 22, 2010 what is the impact of having a 440 cc head versus 460cc aside from slight decrease in swing speed possibly i have been looking at getting a new shaft for my r7 cbg max driver. Overall for most people the m1 driver spins around rpm less than the r15 driver thanks to the lower weight design and the new structure does give a better. We got to hit the 430, and the 460 heads, and they are both belters. The m2 dtype gave andrew the confidence to play his preferred cut shot off the tee without fear that it would drift into the right rough.
The taylormade r15 430 driver is designed to give better players maximum control over the performance of their club. If you ever have trouble hitting the driver and dont have high launch and club speed then go 460. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. As with all of taylormades offerings a tp model is available that adds the option of upgraded shafts. What shaft were you testing with so who better to poll to get an initial indication of the best performing drivers so far in. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. The 460 cc version of the r15 also comes in black, but the aeroburner and r15 430 are white only. R9 460 driver r9 fairway raylor rescue rescue tp r9 irons r9 tp irons burner iron rossa monza spider core classics rossa balero r7xd driver r7xd fairway. Using the low, forward center of gravity cg introduced in the sldr line, along with the sliding weight track that adds speed pocketlike functionality, the r15 is a lowspin driver, with a bigger sweet spot. The best driver i hit all day was the r15 460 head. New taylormade r15 black 460 driver see drop down menu in stock. Honestly i cant see the difference between my 460 and my 430. I was hoping some out there was able to hit tge 460 vs. In this series of videos rick and mid handicapper rob potter test the latest drivers to see what technology can offer the average golfer.
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. Theres also tp versions of the same heads if youre feeling saucy. These numbers represent the cc or cubic centimeters of the heads of the clubs. Taylormade r15 460 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. Last year was about lofting up and from what ive seen with r15 460 so far youre able to achieve the same low spin numbers with the. I wanted to do this test because when the sldr came out more than three years ago its radically forward center of gravity changed the way drivers were designed, sold and talked about by golfers. The r15 460 is taylormades larger, more forgiving driver, while the r15 430 is a smaller, lowerspinning driver aimed at better players or anyone in need of an extremely lowspinning driver. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway mens xr pro 16 or callaway big bertha alpha 815. The m3 driver is basically the 460 version, while the m3 440 is exactly what it is.
Weve had a few tweets asking how the new taylor made m1 driver stacks up against the r15, heres the results from our independent testing. Is the 460cc driver too difficult to hit for amatuers. Inverted cone technology for an expanded sweet spot, thick thin casting for low and forward centerofgravity cg, and a loft sleeve for maximum adjustability. The 430 is more neutrally weighted while the 460 is more toe weighted. Jan 11, 2020 what taylormade has done with the r15 is build on their extensive experience and success with earlier models and tweaked a few areas to make the r15 faster, longer and more effective than earlier models. According to taylormade both drivers will produce a similar ball flight, with the m1 430 being about 50 rpm lower spinning.