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New Taylormade R9 Driver
By Michael LaVaglio
TaylorMade Adidas Golf, which introduced adjustability in modern golf clubs with the r7 quad driver in 2004, is launching its newest generation of adjustable technology with the R9 driver. The R9 (suggested retail price $600).The TaylorMade R9 uses Flight Control Technology, Movable Weight Technology, classic clubhead shape, and a high quality graphite shaft.
So just what is the TaylorMade Flight Control Technology? In short, this is what allows the golfer to change the face angle, lie, and loft of the driver. This technology uses a metallic sleeve that is placed over the tip of the shaft which can be rotated into multiple positions. By rotating the sleeve, the golfer is then able to change the loft, lie, and face angle of the club producing a more custom driver.The R9 combines modern and classic lines to create a "New Classic" head shape that should satisfy players of all types. The club has a large address, and is described as a combination of the r7 SuperQuad and r7 Limited (a triangular shape with contoured corners) head shape design.
The R9 driver offers eight positions, and changing from one position to another is easy and takes only a matter of seconds, said Dr. Benoit Vincent, TaylorMade's chief technical officer. When changing, it's important to recognize that as the face angle
closes, the loft increases; and as the face angle opens, the loft decreases. Thus the R9 driver is engineered to promote trajectories that are 1) increasingly higher, long-carrying and which move from right-to-left; 2) increasingly lower, more controllable and which move from left-to-right; or 3) which are neutral, with relatively straight flight and at mid-level height.To get fitted for an R9 or R9 TP driver, TaylorMade suggests you first try hitting an R9 with the loft you normally play, then use the adjustable-face system to find the address position that looks best to you. (Each will be available in 8.5°, 9.5° and 10.5° lofts.)
Finally, using the adjustable-weight system, hit several balls until your desired ball flight is achieved. In order to refine the ball flight further, some players may want to then try an R9 with a different loft in order hit their drives slightly higher or lower.PGA Tour players have already experienced success using the R9. With the state-of-the art driver in his bag for the first time. Yes the r9 is conforming to all regulations. the changes that can be made to the driver CANNOT be made during regulation play. adjusting the lie or face angle during play will result in penalty if playing under USGA rulings. all conditions must be set prior to teeing off to avoid penalty.
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