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Leaked: TaylorMade R15 driver photos
Photos of TaylorMade’s new R15 drivers have leaked, setting our forums on fire.
See what GolfWRX members are saying about the TaylorMade R15 leaked photos in the forums.
It appears the R15 drivers will have two 12.5-gram sliding weights, compared to one 20-gram weight from the SLDR, and will be available in both glossy black and matte white.
Thanks to some graphics from TaylorMade Japan that were released, we can see the company will be sticking with the concept of low-and-forward CG (center of gravity) and will continue encouraging golfers to loft-up for maximum distance.
It also appears that the dual-weight, “front track” system will allow golfers to control CG with 12.5-gram weights to either increase MOI, or change launch characteristics based on the setting they choose.
More information will be available on our front page tonight when the media embargo is lifted for the new products.
See what GolfWRX members are saying about the leaked TaylorMade R15 driver photos in the forums.
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Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from a piece our Andrew Tursky originally wrote for PGATour.com’s Equipment Report. Head over there for the full article.
…The Jailbird craze hasn’t really slowed down in 2024, either. According to Odyssey rep Joe Toulon, there are about 18-20 Jailbird putter users on the PGA TOUR.
Most recently, Akshay Bhatia won the 2024 Valero Texas Open using a broomstick-style Odyssey Jailbird 380 putter and Webb Simpson is switching into a replica of that putter at the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship.
Now, Fowler, who essentially started the whole Jailbird craze, is making a significant change to his putter setup.
Fowler, who has had a couple weeks off since the 2024 RBC Heritage, started experimenting with a new, custom-orange Jailbird 380 head that’s equipped with a standard 35-inch putter build, rather than his previous 38-inch counter-balanced setup.
According to Fowler, while he still likes the look and forgiveness of his Jailbird putter head, he’s looking to re-incorporate more feel into his hands during the putting stroke.
He told GolfWRX.com on Tuesday at the Wells Fargo Championship that the 38-inch counterbalanced setup “served its purpose” by helping him to neutralize his hands during the stroke, but now it’s time to try the standard-length putter with a standard-size SuperStroke Pistol Tour grip to help with his feel and speed control.
Although Fowler was also spotted testing standard-length mallets from L.A.B. Golf and Axis1 on Tuesday, he confirmed that the custom Odyssey Jailbird 380 is the putter he’ll use this week at the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship.
Head over to PGATour.com for the full article.
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- Akshay Bhatia what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wells Fargo Championship. Bhatia is deciding between drivers. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Callaway Rogue ST Max LS (9 degrees @7.2, 2 grams lead tape heel, 4 grams toe)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X (44 7/8 inches, tipped 1 inch)
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max D (9 degrees @7)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (15 degrees @13.9)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X (43 inches, tipped 1.5)
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW Prototype (19 degrees @17.8)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 10 X
Irons: Callaway X Forged UT (21 degrees) Buy here, Callaway Apex TCB Raw (5-PW)
Shafts: KBS $-Taper 125 S+
Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw (50-10S @49, 54-10S, 60-08C @61)
Shafts: KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 135 X
Putter: Odyssey Versa Jailbird 380
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Split
Grips: Iomic
Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour
More photos of Akshay Bhatia’s WITB in the forums.
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- Emiliano Grillo what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wells Fargo Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (9 degrees @10)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (15 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 70 TX
5-wood: Cobra LTDx Prototype (18.5 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 70 TX
Irons: Callaway Apex TCB (4-9)
Shafts: Project X 6.5
Wedges: Callaway MD3 Milled (46-08S), Callaway Jaws Raw (50-10S, 54-10S, 60-08T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG #5
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Flatso 1.0
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Check out more in-hand photos of Emiliano Grillo’s clubs here.
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jim
Nov 14, 2014 at 7:27 pm
where is the third sliding weight it would offer so many more settings if they had it
Glenn kirk
Nov 14, 2014 at 3:47 am
Taylor made drivers are junk sldr is unforgiving and zero feel traded mine on a ping i25 happy as long straight & forgiving
Mad-Mex
Nov 14, 2014 at 12:04 am
Poll:
when will they hit $299 ?
a) January
b) March
c) April
d) May
e) After Christmas sale
Ty Webb
Nov 13, 2014 at 5:45 pm
I’m so uninterested in this it’s not even funny. It’s become a joke. Same driver different color and an extra weight. WOW!
Mark Combs
Nov 13, 2014 at 9:55 pm
Thank You Ty – I could not agree with you more. Have I lost my mind or is the new product cycle like every 6 months now. I would argue that one of the reasons for the increase in people quitting the game is this silly product cycle with all the doctored “19 more yard” claims. The club makers have become carnival hucksters – looking for rubes…
nikkyd
Nov 13, 2014 at 5:43 pm
Find me one in a 7.5° version and i might give it a go! 24 grams. Nice . Throw a 120 gram shaft in that baby and get down to business! Kind of got away from tmag for a while (face durability issues) but this might bring me back
Kyle
Nov 13, 2014 at 6:08 pm
Lol. Only on wrx
JB
Nov 22, 2014 at 8:48 am
My thoughts exactly..
Oh if we were only as cool as we were online…
As for the R15, I’m pumped about it and I’m not a TMag fan. I liked the SLDR but unlike most guys on WRX, I don’t hit the center of the face EVERY time. More forgiving SLDR? I’ll game it. “Throw a Tour Spec 8.2 X tipped 2″ and it might handle my 140mph swing speed….”
golfiend
Nov 13, 2014 at 5:38 pm
Come and get it!
Alex
Nov 13, 2014 at 5:27 pm
Anyone else think its kind of funny that you can slide weights simultaneously under the words “draw” and “fade”?
Better sell a manual with each driver with detailed explanations for the average consumer.
Martin
Nov 13, 2014 at 4:59 pm
Those are pretty ugly looking, I was in Golftown today looking at Mizuno 850 Forged irons and the Manager said the new TMAG RS1 irons are in.
I said no thanks, does anyone ever pay full price for anything they bring out, what do you have 5 generations of TMAG product on the floor.
He looked at me for a second and said actually 6.
Marc Dodd
Nov 13, 2014 at 4:58 pm
I use the sldr as it’s great for me, but can’t see many people purchasing this club,
I’m a Taylor made stockist and sold 2 sldr drivers all year due to the average golfer hitting down on it. 17grams of weight on the sldr and now r15 25grams of weight at the front.
No matter what the average golfer will hit this driver low and right every time even if you set the maximum loft and give them maximum heel weight.
DatSliceDoe
Nov 13, 2014 at 4:49 pm
TMaG, you’re drunk, go home.
viper
Nov 13, 2014 at 3:59 pm
Wow. I have a tee time at planet Mars next week. I need one of this driver.
chad ryan
Nov 13, 2014 at 3:37 pm
It’s better looking i”ll give them that. Mostly cuz they have a black one. If the CG is still low and forward it’ll still be unforgiving with that Hard sldr feel unfortunately.
sgniwder99
Nov 13, 2014 at 3:31 pm
The sole looks like it was designed by George Lucas, but I like the black from above.
TavaWood$
Nov 13, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Yeah R15 does look like it could have been forged at Jaba the huts lounge
west
Nov 13, 2014 at 3:26 pm
Needs a 3rd slideable weight.
Golfraven
Nov 13, 2014 at 3:25 pm
SLDR was just a stupid name. Now this was obviously planned to get the R15 for the 2015 season. Still this loft up nonesense. tried it with my 913 and this really sucked – back to 9.5 loft
TR1PTIK
Nov 13, 2014 at 3:51 pm
It didn’t work with your 913 because the center of gravity in a 913 isn’t low and forward the way it is in an SLDR. That being said, it might not help you anyway since low and forward CG reduces MOI/forgiveness.
Waqar
Nov 18, 2014 at 4:04 pm
There is no point in lofting up with a driver head that has CG towards the back. Lofting up will only work if the CG of the club head is low and near the face like in the taylormade Jetspeed, SLDR. Agree SLDR is a bad choice for the name, but it was the number one choice of players who can use drivers that are not made by their sponsors. Luke Donald is an example.
jim
Nov 13, 2014 at 3:00 pm
gross
Jon
Nov 13, 2014 at 2:56 pm
Uber ridiculousness, do they transform into little robots?
I’m telling you, TM needs to start putting flashing lights and sound effects too and start selling their drivers at Toy r Us.
Carl Truitt
Nov 13, 2014 at 2:52 pm
First off: These are not leaked photos. These were obviously prepared for distribution.
Second: Bravo to TMAG….more screws and do-dads than the competition….that has to count for something in the race for your wallet…
In all seriousness though…I really hope this is 20 yards longer than my r9 superdeep….I never picked up all the extra yards over the last 4.5 years.
other paul
Nov 13, 2014 at 2:31 pm
Next year there will be 3 sliders on it. And the next year 4…
Archie Bunker
Nov 13, 2014 at 2:20 pm
OMG – Besides the Bass and Treble, is there a slider for “Balance”?
Jon
Nov 13, 2014 at 2:56 pm
LOL! I think I see a slot for the 8 track.
MHendon
Nov 14, 2014 at 2:10 am
8 track now that’s funny. Kind of showing your age there jon.
arnold
Nov 13, 2014 at 1:55 pm
funny thing is why golfwrx was the last one who publish this article MygolfSpy had it since Monday
Scott
Nov 13, 2014 at 1:55 pm
Welcome to the $1,000.00 Driver.
Alan
Nov 13, 2014 at 1:38 pm
Judging by the stick man graphics this driver is super terrific long!
Ben
Nov 13, 2014 at 1:21 pm
I can’t imagine this will be much more forgiving than the SLDR but the dual sliding weights seem pretty cool.
Pat
Nov 13, 2014 at 2:13 pm
The SLDR is not forgiving. The sweet spot is located more towards the bottom and it’s the size of a nickel if even that.
Pat
Nov 13, 2014 at 1:05 pm
I like the matte black. May have to pick up a tour issue version of it when it hits fleabay.
JJ
Nov 13, 2014 at 1:32 pm
It’s not matte bud, it’s gloss.
Pat
Nov 13, 2014 at 2:12 pm
LOL, I must’ve read it backwards. Either way, the black looks better than the white heads.
Ponjo
Nov 13, 2014 at 12:49 pm
It must be at least 3 days since they released there last driver
Jeff
Nov 13, 2014 at 1:06 pm
Actually TM released the SLDR in this space of its line, in August of 2013….so more like 18 months….Jet speed and SLDR S are from the other “line” serving as a compliment, not replacement for
Alastair
Nov 13, 2014 at 1:58 pm
JetSpeed – December 2013
SLDR S – May 2014
Ponjo
Nov 13, 2014 at 5:23 pm
Thanks for showing 3rd driver in 11 months.
J Pak
Nov 13, 2014 at 12:46 pm
Didn’t Mizuno already use this design years ago?
AZ Golfman
Nov 13, 2014 at 12:40 pm
I think we may have have hit a wall in innovation.
carraway
Nov 13, 2014 at 6:10 pm
you guys have to consider a thing about all those weights, gravity core etc..is this pure marketing or is this a new technology helping average players game? 8-36 handicap players are the 90% of us all.. think about it
😉
Steve Mallin
Nov 13, 2014 at 6:53 pm
Yes we have, it’s called the laws of physics!
Steve Mallin
Nov 13, 2014 at 6:55 pm
That was meant for AZ above lol
MHendon
Nov 14, 2014 at 2:13 am
actually its more the laws of the USGA and R&A