Taylormade driver models by year

Jan 06, 2020 the asymmetric sole design on taylormades new sim max driver. The m3 driver and m4 driver match up best to taylormades prior m1 and m2 models, respectively. Dec 19, 2017 there was a new version of the taylormade m2 driver released at the start of 2017 which we saw sergio garcia win the masters with. What you notice first about taylormades new line of sim drivers is the unique look and shape. But while they are known for their drivers, their rocket launching fairway woods, and their iconic rescue. The changes to the taylormade m series drivers are very real, but also not enough of a game changer to make you turn in your 2016 m1 or m2 model just year. There was a new version of the taylormade m2 driver released at the start of 2017 which we saw sergio garcia win the masters with. Photos of taylormade irons from the last 35 years golfwrx.

Oct 01, 20 the traditional driver head with a solid shiny black head and silver face is a nice departure from the signature white head and black face of the recent taylormade models. Sim which stands for shape in motion arrived on tour with more hype than recent models, and i wanted to see what the new uniquelyshaped sole could deliver performancewise. Weight adjustments are available in select taylormade driver models. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench.

As one of the leading taylormade drivers on the market, the black face and white club head make alignment easy. Hammerhead is the name of the new technology that was incorporated into the design of the taylormade m4 driver. Taylormades burner irons, which made their debut in 2009, were designed so each iron in the set was individually modeled to yield maximum distance and playability. The 460cc head has a rounder toe, raised centre crown, a reduced drop from crown to skirt and new hosel fin.

Last year s taylormade dtype m2 was one of our favourite drivers, featuring slicebusting tech in a head that didnt scream im a slicer. It had a few subtle tweaks to the original model and was. Whether youre looking for a driver, putter, fairway wood, irons, or wedges, you can browse through the. With the release of the r11 driver, white was the new black, and consumers. Years of research and development have culminated in the thinnest, strongest and lightest composite panels in the industry that taylormade. Since taylormade unveiled their first ever driver into the market over 30 years ago, you can see a lot has happened during those three decades. Taylormade s initial success came with the innovation of metal drivers, which debuted in 1979 and have subsequently dominated the golf. Team taylormade athlete, jon rahm, wins for the third time in 2019 using an m5 driver, featuring injected twist face technology, a 5layer tp5 golf ball and spider x putter, as he collected the sea. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. Team taylormade athlete, jon rahm, wins for the third time in 2019 using an m5 driver, featuring. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf. Whether youre looking for a driver, putter, fairway wood, irons, or wedges, you can browse through the taylormade models youre most interested in and get a great deal by trading in your used clubs. This is great for more experience golfers that want additional.

Taylormade golf was sold by adidas to kps capital partners in. Taylormade we sell the same drive just in a new package but not at a lower pricenot picking on taylormade all the companys are bounded by the usga rules. Taylormade has consistently delivered driver after driver, at least once a year. Jason day is ripping it up around the world with his m1 while justin rose doesnt look too shoddy playing the m2. Taylormade golf was sold by adidas to kps capital partners in october 2017. The previous season taylormade had stunned the world once again. Taylormade is constantly pushing the limits of innovation, working to give you more speed, more distance and more accuracy every time you tee it up. Nicknamed the pittsburgh persimmon for its steel construction, the driver also helped jim simons win the 1982 bing crosby national proam. Taylormade golf company is an american manufacturer of golf clubs, bags and accessories based in carlsbad, california, united states. I recently tested taylormades newest driver, the sim, with high hopes.

Taylormade driver golf clubs 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. The taylormade m4 drive gives better range and straighter shots compared to other models. Both models here feature a cupface design in which the face extends around the crown and sole. It began the new century roughly half the size of callaway, but by 2012 it was, in fact, twice the size of its rival. Armed with test data, from over onehundredthousand tee shots, involving players of all skill levels, taylormade hopes to break the slow and steady trend with this year s release of the m3 driver and. All our closeout drivers are from top manufacturers and still under manufacturer warranty. The traditional driver head with a solid shiny black head and silver face is a nice departure from the signature white head and black face of the recent taylormade models.

While taylormade has been best known through the years for the iconic drivers it has created, including the burner models, r510 tp, sldr, and most recently the m family, it has in recent years also been incredibly successful with every type of golf club. This is the ultimate test of all the new drivers on the market for 2018. Taylormade has been making irons for more than 35 years, and depending on how long youve been playing golf, theres a decent chance youve used one or more of the iron sets below. Taylormade rode into 2012 on a 10 year winning streak.

I enjoyed the whiteblack combination for a while, but it lost its luster for me over the past years. Our slideshows cover each decade of taylormade irons, and weve captioned certain photos to help put the companys iron launches in historical context. At the top of our list is the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver. With these unique weights, you can shape your shot by up to 30 yards. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their. With the help of the worlds best golfer, taylor woods, the company claims that it is the fastest and the straightest driver that they have ever made. Further down the page, you will also see how our 2019 products improve upon last year s models with new technologies and enhanced features. Taylormade continued to develop the r7 by introducing draw models, 460cc models and introduced the burner series with a bullet shaped head for increased swing speeds. Did taylormade have better cor numbers then last year model and the year before that model and the year before model and the year before that driver model.

Taylormade continued to develop the r7 by introducing draw models, 460cc models and introduced. Ron streck won the 1981 houston open using the first taylormade driver. Released in 1996, the titleist 975d driver might be one of the bestselling drivers of all time in addition to being one of the most influential. Taylormades origins date to 1978, when gary adams began showing pga tour pros the metalheaded drivers he was building. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Hammerhead technology no, we are not talking about the shark hear. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. Taylormades product life cycle is annual, and with each release, there is a model that will suit you. Callaway rogue, taylormade m4 and m3, ping g400 and many more have been tested and. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system.

Aug, 2019 the m5 driver is the driver that was released just a few months ago and until now it has been praised as the fastest driver that taylormade has ever made. Sep 18, 2017 5 years of taylormade golf drivers tested. At address, it is clear that m5 driver and m6 driver belong in the same family. The taylormade drivers in this collection feature lofts from 9 degrees up to. The following year the r5 was is introduced and became the secondmost used driver on tour, behind the r7. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. With the release of the r11 driver, white was the new black, and consumers couldnt get enough. This driver is impressive to say the least, with its 4,100 square millimeter clubface, which gives you more face area. Fairly straight but less than 150 yards, i hit a regular calaway driver 200 yards. Other pros noticed, and by 1985 more pga and lpga pros used taylormade than any other kind of driver.

If youre looking for a great driver, youll love the taylormade rocketballz stage 2 bonded driver. Learn more about the topsellers in our taylormade driver line. Jason day is ripping it up around the world with his m1 while justin rose. While the names suggest similar lineage, both of these clubs add enough new technology to be considered much more than the typical refresh. Here is our list of the best golf drivers by taylormade.

If, however, you havent upgraded your driver in the last three years then you are in for a very real distance and forgiveness boost by moving to the taylormade m1 or m2. Along with the m4 driver, was the first taylormade driver to feature. The m5 driver is the driver that was released just a few months ago and until now it has been praised as the fastest driver that taylormade has ever made. Best golf drivers 2018 16 new models tested golf equipment. As a general rule, if youre a beginner look for a model. Dec 31, 2014 with the exception of last year s midseason sldr s driver, i cant recall a recent taylormade driver with a glued hosel. Fred couples most famous person that i played with. The m1, released in 1980, has the distinction of being the first metalwood to feature a traditional headshape, inspired by the persimmon drivers.

The best drivers of 2019this is the year of the driver. But some still favoured the original taylormade m2 notably brooks koepka who used it for his 2017 us open win. The taylormade aeroburner hl driver i bought and thought was the same was a big disappointment. We have womens models as well as mens, stocked in regular, stiff, senior, and even. With all the attention to m5 and m6, it feels that all the other taylormade drivers were released a very long time ago, however, it was just last year that the m3 and m4 drivers were launched on the market. The new m4 taylormade driver like the taylormade m3 driver features a new matte silver front section and a raised, aerodynamic fivelayer carbon composite crown. The m1, released in 1980, has the distinction of being the first metalwood to feature a traditional headshape, inspired by the persimmon drivers that had come before. Jon rahm wins dp world tour championship for the second time with fourteen taylormade clubs and ball. Each of the three models was designed with a unique head size, shape, weight distribution, lie angle and shaft length to optimize a particular players unique launch condition. Taylormade is one of the biggest golf club manufacturers in the world and has been making golf clubs for decades now.

Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. Generator which are the key technologies that characterize these two models. Over 30 years have passed since taylormade unveiled their first ever driver into the market, and as you can see, a lot can happen in three decades. Like the release of nextgen iphones and newandimproved car models, the 2019 m family of drivers takes many of the successes of last year. Latest the top 10 taylormade irons ever taylormade are the number one driver on the pga and european tour every week. The last thing that needs to be mentioned about the aeroburner is that it is as drawbiased as any driver ive tested recently. I got poor distance despite hitting it on the sweet spot. Hammerhead technology no, we are not talking about the. Nicknamed the pittsburgh persimmon for its steel construction, the driver also helped jim simons win the 1982 bing crosby. In august of that year, taylormade did something that could have made its. If youre looking to upgrade your driver, but still want to save some cash for a few extra rounds of golf, weve got what you need with our best priced closeout drivers. Both feature the new matte black carbon composite crown. Sep 08, 2016 taylormade rode into 2012 on a 10 year winning streak.