I tested a 9 degree head, but was able to launch the ball quite quickly like it was a 10 degree driver. The head is rather light, but some strategically placed hotmelt fixed that. Mar 29, 2015 hi guys, with callaway and taylormade releasing new drivers this year i though that i would pit the xr against the aeroburner and see who came out on top. Taylormade m1 430 driver v callaway big bertha alpha 816 driver. Is the bb alpha std listed in the data the alpha 815 or the earlier version. The big bertha alpha 815 model maintains the same low spin, but adds a whole bunch of forgiveness. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. May 26, 2017 this will allow you more significant speed, and forgiveness. Taylormade r15 vs callaway big bertha alpha 815 dbd. But, customers were still asking for big bertha, so callaway brought it back. Callaway has pushed the limits of artificial intelligence to find a driver design that could not have been conceived by any human. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver 2nd swing golf.
After an extended hiatus thats sarcasm, folks, its been a year, taylormade has brought back the r series of metalwoods. Originally debuting in the sldr, this feature drastically reduced spin and increased launch angle. Looks the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver is a great looking driver with enough visual interest that it stands out from the crowd. Adapter sleeve for callaway xr big bertha v series alpha. The xr driver 460cc does everything well, but it excels at forgiveness. Taylormade r15 v callaway alpha 815dbb driver youtube.
Apr 22, 2015 taylormade r15 v callaway alpha 815dbb driver. Photography by michael chini finding the perfect driver for you should be. Arnold palmer invitational matt every callaway big bertha v series. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 is also known for more distance, control and. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade kalea or callaway xr 16. The taylormade r15 460 driver is one of the most forgiving drivers that will help keep your shots in the middle of the fairway. I was able to get this driver in play for my last few mn rounds this fall before the snow fell. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 was released in 2014. The taylormade m1 driver is available now in our stores for you to test for yourself. Cobras unique e9 technology creates a more elliptical sweet spot versus circular.
Golf drivers used ping, taylormade, odyssey, cleveland. Instead, we will compare the r15 driver with the taylormade aeroburner, the titleist 915d2 and the callaway big bertha alpha 815 dbd. In 2014 callaway relaunched the big bertha and introduced the. I think taylormade is great for pros because in the sweet spot it will go further but if youre looking for a bit more. We would normally use our anonymous big hitter for a test of this nature, but he is on the no fly list so we were forced to draft in his american cousin, randy. I was ready to pull the trigger on the big bertha v series but figured i. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the. I havent hit the 16 yet, but the first generation of the xr is that good. Taylormade r15 driver features and benefits with brain bazzell. Callaway mens big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond golf driver, right hand, graphite, regular, 9. The two biggest improvements are in the taylormade r15 versus the sldr and callaway gbb 815 alpha versus last years gbb alpha. Callaways two new big bertha alpha drivers are designed to help both types of players. Taylormade m1 driver test took place on the range at reunion resort in orlando, florida, where conditions on the day were warm but very windy. It launches relatively high with low spin which resulted in it arguably being the longest driver available in 2016.
Fujikura speeder evolution 4 569 regular shaft for taylormade m1 m2 r15 driver see more like this g z p v s i p o n 7 s o r j e y d 7 7 s new aldila golf nvs nxt 65 graphite driver shaft choose adapter. Callaway xr driver v taylormade aeroburner driver ali. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway mens xr pro 16 or taylormade r15 460. Today, we tell you whether or not 2015 is any better than 2014. Jan 04, 2015 taylormade r15 430 callaway 815 dbd driver. Dec 25, 2014 the taylormade r15 driver, their latest sliding weight driver, is very low spin, but its still relatively unforgiving. Taylormade m1 430 driver v callaway big bertha alpha 816 driver head to head duration. As well received as taylormades r15 driver had been, the new m1 is being. Most forgiving driver the 5 best easy to hit driver options 2020. Check out some of the most popular driver collections at dicks, like. It also spins less than the companys vseries driver as well as other previous models.
With callaways emphasis on speed with the xr driver, i was expecting nothing but distance with this club. Taylormade r15 430 callaway 815 dbd driver youtube. If you were impressed with the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver, than you will also want to check out the callaway xr. We got a customer to do a guest test while we explained the process. Taylormade 2017 driver m2 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. For golfers that tend to misshit from heel to toe the most forgiving drivers are the callaway xr, ping g30 all models, titleist 915 d2 and taylormade aeroburner. Taylormade m2 vs callaway xr 16 i played the m2 last year, it is a great club. The most forgiving drivers of 2020 to improve your distance. Its also as forgiving as last years big bertha alpha 815 driver, offering a 45. Taylormade m1 v r15 in this headtohead battle, we put the recently launched taylormade m1 driver up against its predecessor, the r15, to see how the performance compares joel tadman. These weights allow you to make a wider range of adjustments and create a more forgiving driver. May 01, 2015 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.
Taylormade r15 is also great for more control and forgiveness as well as being. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway mens xr pro 16 or taylormade r15 460 callaway big bertha alpha 815 was released in 2014. When it comes to reducing spin, few drivers can match taylormades r15. I got a really stable flight even with the weights together, which is the lowest moi setting. Waaaay less expensive than callaways 500dollar big bertha. Taylormades numerous shaft offerings, new movable weight system, and 12 hosel adjustments give us an amazing ability to custom fit the driver too. Weve been conditioned as consumerists to think that newer better. Fujikura speeder evolution 4 569 regular shaft for taylormade m1 m2 r15 driver see more like this g z p v s i p o n 7 s o r j e y d 7 7 s new aldila golf nvs nxt 65 graphite driver shaft choose adapter callaway ping. As both heads are very different and do different things, it is impossible for us to pick which one is better, as it depends on what works best for each individual golfer. The new club is a solid addition to the bertha legacy. Photography by michael chini finding the perfect driver for you should be your new gears resolution. The new great big bertha is callaways most forgiving driver. The r15 is taylormades 2nd generation of a driver with a low forward center of gravity. The callaway big bertha 815 driver takes the forgiveness of big bertha and adds spin reduction to provide players with a driver that can increase distance off the tee, even when the ball isnt struck perfectly.
Earlier this week we gave the world the first look at the new 2015 taylormade r15 driver. Oct 01, 2014 some golfers need a driver with a low center of gravity, while others need a driver with a higher center of gravity. Last night we were in new york city to cover the live launch event taylormade had for the media. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond driver. One of the best things about callaway is they dont settle just because one of their products launches with great feedback. Hot new drivers to boost your distance and direction. Jun 14, 2015 the r15 driver is the end result of what taylormade has learned about low and forward cg, sliding weights, adjustability and speed pockets in the form of the front track system. Callaway drivers were the most successful on the european tour with 15 victories from. Whereas the 815 alpha sounded more like a wooden bat, the xr was much more like the sound of a metal bat.
The xr pro 440cc is similar, but it has a smaller, better playerinspired shape and will work well for golfers who need less spin. Apr 29, 2015 callaway golf sought to overcome those industry challenges with the big bertha alpha 815 driver, even after the successful launch of the big bertha alpha driver. The courses were in great shape still, my swing was pretty grooved, and the weather was crisp. Apr 22, 2015 in terms of sound, the xr driver had a much higher pitch at impact in comparison to the big bertha 815 alpha. New taylormade m1 and callaway big bertha alpha 815.
With the recent launch of the new callaway epic driver and taylormade m1. Its packed with technology, and most of it is fixated on maximizing the length of your best drives. Jan 06, 2015 with the new callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver they build on that innovation, add more adjustability, and throw in the forgiveness that recreational golfers need. Callaway gbb epic v taylormade m1 driver test national club. Best drivers of 2015 by tour wins national club golfer. The driver guest test callaway epic vs taylormade m1 driver. The r15 driver takes last years slding weight and splits it into two.
Im thinking callaway and taylormade design new clubs to be an improvement over their previous models. Reviews by mike chwasky, mark dee and brendan mohler. So, lets put them headtohead and see which one comes out the winner. Our top pick for best overall driver is the callaway rogue driver. The driver truly did produce more distance and forgiveness. If you are looking for workability and overall distance the taylormade m2 is your club selection. The callaway big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond was a popular choice but. Mark crossfield askgolfguru tests the two very low spinning golf drivers from callaway and taylormade golf. Whether thats sldr vs r15 or 815 bb vs v series or g25 vs g30. R1 is still better than the r15 and m1 and the big bertha alpha is still better than the big bertha alpha 815 according to the wgt proshop. Our resident gear expert answers your questions on all the new drivers on the market, including models from callaway, taylormade, ping and cobra. See how the taylormade r15 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test.
It has a low and rear center of gravity which makes it a very forgiving driver. Neither are as adjustable as callaways big bertha alpha 815 drivers. Callaway mens big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond. As for taylor made, it feels like it introduces a new driver. Taylormade mens r15 driver, right hand, regular, 12degree. Although the feedback and feel is not as good as the callaway you will get a well performing driver with the m2. The standard callaway xr is the 460cc version that comes with a 46 long project x lz shaftwow, 46 long. The taylormade r15 driver, their latest sliding weight driver, is very low spin, but its still relatively unforgiving. 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. Choose from the games best brands, including taylormade, callaway, ping, cobra and more. Quite honestly a whole series of is it ever really worth buying the latest driver this year or saving 50% and buying last years would be fascinating to me. When fitted properly, the sldr led to huge distance gains.
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