Pin-seeker
Well-known member
Can't really disagree with any of that.
I keep contemplating purchasing a G25 Driver,will I hit it any better than my G10? Probably not.
Taylormade M1 - WOW
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Can't really disagree with any of that.
I keep contemplating purchasing a G25 Driver,will I hit it any better than my G10? Probably not.
A few rhetorical questions;
I genuinely find it hard to believe that a piece of metal hitting the ball at pretty much the same speed as your previous bit of metal will knock the ball out a significant distance further. Admittedly, improving launch angle and spin rate will make a difference but will it make 20yds difference.
Worryingly, we were in the pro shop today and HID said get one. She's planted the seed, and its itching.
- If your swing speed stays the same, how will the ball go further?
- Better launch angle?
- Lower spin rate?
- Better dispersion?
I genuinely find it hard to believe that a piece of metal hitting the ball at pretty much the same speed as your previous bit of metal will knock the ball out a significant distance further. Admittedly, improving launch angle and spin rate will make a difference but will it make 20yds difference.
Worryingly, we were in the pro shop today and HID said get one. She's planted the seed, and its itching.
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MendieGK
Tour Winner
My old driver was good to me, and I'd be lying if the fascination of having a new club didn't play a large part in the buying decision - of course it did!
My spin prior was around 2500, with a 17 degree launch angle. High, but a great flight still.
The M1 was down to about 15 launch and around 2000 spin. Hence the increased length.
Absolutely agree about the consistency of strike between higher and Lower handicappers, but my point was that a pro/lower handicapper is more likely to be able to replicate the gains they saw when being fitted on the course - largely because when being fitted, a fitter will often ignore, that horrendous slice or one off hook you hit. Scewing the results.
With regards to a longer hitter seeing more benefit, I suppose it's all relative - a 5% gain for me would be more than a 5% gain for a shorter hitter.
It's also worth noting that in previous TM drivers I would have had to have paid in excess of £450 for an appropriate club as the standard shafts were no good at all for my swing speed. So if anything I'm one of the few who actually would have benefitted from their new pricing stucture.
My spin prior was around 2500, with a 17 degree launch angle. High, but a great flight still.
The M1 was down to about 15 launch and around 2000 spin. Hence the increased length.
Absolutely agree about the consistency of strike between higher and Lower handicappers, but my point was that a pro/lower handicapper is more likely to be able to replicate the gains they saw when being fitted on the course - largely because when being fitted, a fitter will often ignore, that horrendous slice or one off hook you hit. Scewing the results.
With regards to a longer hitter seeing more benefit, I suppose it's all relative - a 5% gain for me would be more than a 5% gain for a shorter hitter.
It's also worth noting that in previous TM drivers I would have had to have paid in excess of £450 for an appropriate club as the standard shafts were no good at all for my swing speed. So if anything I'm one of the few who actually would have benefitted from their new pricing stucture.
Off to the Downshire this afternoon to give this a bash. Getting excited to see if it lives up to the hype or is another TM that disappoints me
hovis
Tour Winner
My thoughts are the same. My carry distance with my ping anser was 230 yet 261 with my sldr. Why??? My anser spun at 4100 and my sldr 430 spun at 1900. The spin was the key for me not the metal hitting the ball
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
But a lesson improving technique and impact position could have made just as much of a change without the £300 club
I'm not saying clubs tech does not move on, but I'd be leaning towards a big gap between changes. R11-r11s, g25-g30, 910-913, there isn't much between them. Now if for example you stepped from g20-g30, 910-915, r1-m1, the gap between models could be more noticeable
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hovis
Tour Winner
I tried the lesson before the purchase. I hit my driver 1 degree on the up. it was scratching head time when they saw my spin rate. Blimey the g30 goes up my nose
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
Lol ok I won't try one of them
apj0524
Head Pro
I totally agree with this I'm a hi handicapper and I think its too easy for us to seduced by the latest and greatest, coupled with a range session of just hitting drives, I know I would be so much better if I could hit three drives off the Tee before I put a ball in play!
In my case I bought a G30 because I liked the feel and looks of it best, and and I hit it as good as any of the other drivers I tried at the time
In my case I bought a G30 because I liked the feel and looks of it best, and and I hit it as good as any of the other drivers I tried at the time
OK I'm back and yes it's a a real doozy. Got 7 more yards on average on the Ping G25 and the dispersion is pretty similar. Spin rates a little better although not getting the full numbers until tomorrow. Much higher flight than my Ping so ideal for the winter. However, I still prefer the feeling the Titleist gave me earlier in the year and that gave me 11 more yards on the day.
If I'm going to change and with my FIR at 42% (down from 44%) last season I'm afraid the D2 still starts as my favourite choice. However this is the best TM driver for a long time and worth a look although try not to look at the price tag if you don't already know the price and are easily shocked
If I'm going to change and with my FIR at 42% (down from 44%) last season I'm afraid the D2 still starts as my favourite choice. However this is the best TM driver for a long time and worth a look although try not to look at the price tag if you don't already know the price and are easily shocked
Pin-seeker
Well-known member
Which TM driver was better?
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
£399 for A golf club? - bloody nora - you can buy a set of irons for that money - each to is own I suppose.
pokerjoke
Money List Winner
So your saying its outstanding?or unique?
How many shots for your "average 7 yards extra?
Does that mean you hit some a lot further than your driver.
Hit shots with the http://www.americangolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/drivers/taylormade-m1-fujikulonger
No idea how many I hit in total as the monitor was playing up intermittantly and not recording all the shots. Several were 15 or so yards longer with not feeling of really going after it. 10.5 degrees of loft. Definitely one to think about but the price tag is the biggest hurdle. Didn't find the looks off putting at all
Crow
Crow Person
I'll stick with my Titleist 909 D2, at £30 courtesy of Alex, that's less than 10% of the M1 price.
Nothing beats the sound of a Titleist driver and let's be honest, that's all we're really interested in yes?
Nothing beats the sound of a Titleist driver and let's be honest, that's all we're really interested in yes?
MendieGK
Tour Winner
Never liked Titleist drivers all the way back to the 975D. Just don't suit my eye.
Pin-seeker
Well-known member
I wonder how many shots a M1 would knock off your rounds?
Alex1975
Tour Winner
Was it warmer when you hit the 915?
Foxholer
Blackballed
If an existing /driver has been properly fitted, then I can't see the point of buying a new one for more than about every 3-4 years - unless something spectacular comes out! Even 10 yards (and it would have to be carry!) wouldn't persuade me!
While I agree that the SLDR Loft Up marketing ploy was a bit of a gimmick/cop-out, I don't see it as something that would put me off TM kit - and, in fact, their short product cycle doesn't either. But I certainly wouldn't want to stay at the 'bleeding' edge of their range, nor would I want to be a TM retailer without some sort of returns/discounting deal!
However, by all means, continue to try the latest models just tpo see if that magic one happens to have arrived!
I believe I've found my optimum setup for the next 3-4 years (costing £55 from memory!), but will still dabble with different shafts/heads in the meantime!
While I agree that the SLDR Loft Up marketing ploy was a bit of a gimmick/cop-out, I don't see it as something that would put me off TM kit - and, in fact, their short product cycle doesn't either. But I certainly wouldn't want to stay at the 'bleeding' edge of their range, nor would I want to be a TM retailer without some sort of returns/discounting deal!
However, by all means, continue to try the latest models just tpo see if that magic one happens to have arrived!
I believe I've found my optimum setup for the next 3-4 years (costing £55 from memory!), but will still dabble with different shafts/heads in the meantime!
Tiger man
Challenge Tour Pro
Over any fitted driver of the last 5 years I would say none. But nothing beats shiny new clubs and if you can afford it why not? Part of the enjoyment of the game
