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TaylorMade launches its first black driver, the new TaylorMade R1 Black driver. For most golfers, the phrase one-size-fits-all has only been a facet to consider when purchasing a cap. That was before TaylorMade unleashed its unique R1 driver to the world in 2013, a club that features - yes you guessed it - one loft. Hats off, indeed.
From a recent survey conducted by TaylorMade, results showed 80% of golfers are currently playing the wrong loft to match their game. With the R1, there are no such problems. Take out the wrench and trial out different lofts from 8- to 12-degree including two upright positions before dialling into your desired launch angle. An easy-to-use, small dial on the hosel allows you to change the loft in half-degree increments, which was also quite good fun to play around with.
In comparison to testing the discount R11S driver last year, the R1 offered me slightly more ball speed and less spin thanks to the lower, more forward centre of gravity. I also liked the fact the sound at impact was much more appealing than its predecessor. The new loft sleeve was designed in conjunction with the R1’s revamped adjustable sole plate with seven different settings that can change the face angle as much as 3-degree open or closed in 1-degree increments.
Similar in its technology to the white version, launched earlier this year to wide acclaim, the R1 Black driver, claims TaylorMade, features the greatest range of adjustability of any driver it has produced. The win marks the 20th worldwide victory for the TaylorMade’s R1 - the most adjustable driver TaylorMade has ever created. It also coincides nicely with the launch of the brand's limited edition R1 Black.
The discount R1 driver offers golfers 12 loft settings and seven face-angle positions. It also has two moveable weights to assist shot shaping. All this allows it to be tuned upto 168 different ways to specifically fit a player’s swing and optimise distance and accuracy. Thick-thin crown technology saves weight in the crown that was redistributed elsewhere to lower the centre of gravity and move it closer to the face. The former promotes a higher launcher angle while the latter increases ball speed.
In terms of looks, the crown features a white matte finish to eliminate glare, while a black, orange and grey graphic helps frame the remaining white area, producing a V-shape to aid alignment. The crown is just beautiful with its racing-style lines and the new linear marks that have been scientifically designed to help golfers with alignment and hit the ball straighter. The white space on the left of the head also allows you to focus entirely on the ball.
As its name suggests, the R1 is one of discount golf clubs for everyone – an idea borne out of the company’s research with 800 everyday golfers. Source from: http://www.golfdiscountaus.com/article-647.html
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