430 vs 460 r15 driver

Front track system with sliding weights performs like a speed pocket, reducing spin. It is a players driver that will still work well for the mid handicappers. Most amateur players, save for the most accomplished sticks, will play the less demanding 460cc version. Taylormade r15 430 tp is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. Both the 430cc and 460cc versions of the r15 and sldr were tested side by side for comparison. 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. The fadedraw sliders really work, i can hit it far on the fade shape. Taylormade r15 430 vs ping g30 ls tec subscribe to rick shiels. Both the 430cc and 460cc versions of the r15 and sldr were tested side by. Dec 25, 2014 the 460 cc version of the r15 also comes in black, but the aeroburner and r15 430 are white only. See all details for taylormade mens r15 430 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. Watch as mark hits the two taylormade golf drivers talking about how the 460 head.

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. The m1 has a multimaterial construction featuring an ultrathin, ultralight and highstrength carbon composite crown that unlocks breakthroughs in distance, playability, and feel for all golfers. The taylormade r15 430 driver is designed to give better players maximum control over the performance of their club. One of my favorite characteristics of the new r15 drivers is the sound. I hit the 430cc heads first before hitting the 460cc heads, and i. Better players who like to bend the ball to the right or left off the tee will love sldr 430, with its slightly smaller head size of 430cc that makes it easier to impart shotshaping sidespin. It has added length and accuracy to m hits, i am averaging 20 yards per hit more than my previous taylormade rbz stage 2 driver. Taylormade r15 black rtl270733 driver golf club for sale. Dec 22, 2016 taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver the results having tested the new m1 driver out for myself, i was very impressed with the way it kept my spin rates down. The head comes with white color and looks fantastic. Unlike the previous sldr 430 and r15 430 drivers, the 430 isnt designed to perform differently than the 460 head. 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. The r15 430 and 460 both look like traditional taylormade drivers. If you play a relatively decent game you cannot go wrong with the taylormade r15.

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. Sldr 430 makes it easier to shape shots without sacrificing distance. The bidding ended at some ridiculous hour like 2am so i put in a bid for 145. The r15 comes in white or black and in 460 cc or 430 cc heads. The pearshaped head of the taylormade r15 is available in two head sizes, 460cc and 430cc. Theres also tp versions of the same heads if youre feeling saucy. The larger, 460cc version of r15 is for the player seeking maximum. Nov, 2014 now taylormade return to the r brand name that served them so well in the past with the r15 driver and are building on the low forward cg message to hopefully get the best of both worlds. Though im no fan of the white crown, the overall look of the r15 is hard to find fault with as its very middleoftheroad. 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. For me, the r7 425 is the epitome of driver aesthetics, and, at a glance, the sldr 430 could pass as its twin.

Taylormade 2017 m1 driver v taylormade 2016 m1 driver. The taylormade r15 driver is designed for golfers who want full adjustability and control over the performance of their clubs. The best driver i hit all day was the r15 460 head. Also, the r15s are 1 higher than stated loft, while the sldr where 1 less. The driver, being made for low spin, has appeared to allow me to hit the ball straighter and therefore longer than before. Golf club taylor made r15 driver for sale online ebay. The 430 is more neutrally weighted while the 460 is more toe weighted. Well, until i figure out how to embed a video or delete this post, might not be worth much. So what exactly is the difference between the new r15 and the driver its replacing. 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.

Jun 14, 2015 the r15 driver comes in two sizes 460 and 430 cubic centimeters. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. The stock fujikura pro 60 will most likely be a good shaft for you. Yes and no some pros do use the 460 also but most use the 430.

The r15 430 now has an upgraded front track system that houses two moveable weights,12. Youll still need to loft up, but not as much as prior drivers. Like the original, fullsize sldr driver, sldr 430 is engineered with a lowforward cg location. 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. I was heaviliy intent on the aldila nv65r, or the matrix ozik xcon 6.

Although because of all of the active technology on the club a real good fake read counterfeit would be expensive to make and have to include the moving parts. Taylormade has drastically improved the forgiveness of the r15 driver by transitioning from one adjustable weight in the front track system to two movable weights, each weighing 12. The taylormade r15 driver and taylormade r15 tp driver share all the. How else does the 430cc m1 differ from the 460cc m1, and is it worth considering adding it to your bag. Taylormade r15 460 taylormade r15 430 drivers youtube. The great shape makes the head comfortable and correct on the course. They both have a 460cc clubhead that features the new front track system with. So the r15 430 appears to be more forgiving than the sldr 430. The r15 comes in 460 cc and 430 cc sizes and a choice of black or white. Read on to find out what you need to know to make an informed purchase.

The taylormade r15 430 driver has all the aspects of thesldr 430 driver but has been tested and confirmed as a more forgiving design. The 460 will be more forgiving and launch higher compared to the 430. Jan 20, 2014 for me, the r7 425 is the epitome of driver aesthetics, and, at a glance, the sldr 430 could pass as its twin. Gain a few feet with your tee shots and maintain accuracy with the taylormade made r15 driver. 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. We measured the weight of the 460cc versions of all three products without a sleeve. Unlike the previous sldr 430 and r15 430 drivers, the 430 isnt designed to perform differently. 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 r15 430 now has an upgraded front track system that houses two moveable weights, 12. Compared with the sldr, the r15 is considerably more stable and. Oct 08, 2015 the m1 460 will be taylormades bestselling m1 driver and its most popular among tour players, but the company also offers an m1 430 that has a deeper face and is shorter from heel to toe. Theres no replacement for sldr 430 as such though but considering how few people were able to use it tm decided it makes sense. 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. While screwing around on ebay, i found the same club, but in 460. The taylormade r15 driver head only comes with a great head. This for me, made it better than the new m2 where i found the spin rates too high. Taylormade r15 430 driver taylormades most technologically advanced driver ever. The r15 460 is taylormades larger, more forgiving driver, while the r15. A mid to high handicap player will most likely go with the 460, while a lower handicap golfer will most likely go with the 430. Dan being slightly more traditional was disappointed the 430 version doesnt come in a black head like the 460 model does.

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. Compared to the sldr in the same loft setting, the flight was much higher wherever i hit it on the face and the face was more forgiving too. There are no gimmicks with the r15 the technology really works. Sep 10, 20 the taylormade sldr driver succeeds the taylormade r1 driver and there are a lot of significant changes from the previous model we liked the r1 and thought it was one of the better adjustable taylormade drivers, but for most of the golfing population the additional fitting elements made it fractionally too heavy to get going. Taylormade m1 vs taylormade r7 superquad mygolfspy. It is good to see the r name back and the larger profile of the r15 quickly sets it apart from the taller and more compact sldr, even though both are 460cc heads.

Dec 18, 20 the 430 sldr is a limited demand club and i would suspect it has much less demand that what it would take to really go thru the process of making a fake, but the 460 is a different story. 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. Compared with its 460cc brother, the 430cc m1 offers more workability and a little less forgiveness in a smaller and more compact profile. R15 has face thats shallower and overall seems to be a different beast. Cg positioned for the lowest spin of all the r15 drivers. May 01, 2015 with this design the r15 driver produces golf shots that launch higher with very low spin. 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. According to taylormade both drivers will produce a similar ball flight, with the m1 430 being about 50 rpm lower spinning.