Taylormade R5 Dual 10.5 Drivers For Mac
DESCRIPTION The r5 dual features widely spaced, dual TaylorMade Launch control (TLC) cartridges that are pre-configured and permanent. This positions the weight ideally so you don't have to. With Launch Control promoting an extremely high MOI (moment of inertia) and proper clubhead rotation, the r5 dual Type N delivers remarkable forgivness and a straight ball flight while the r5 dual Type D provides a draw. Meanwhile, the exceptionally large 450cc titanium clubhead not only looks substantial at address, but it also gives you solid contact, consistently straighter shots and of course, confidence. And with TaylorMade's revolutionary inverted Cone Technology, the expanded COR of the r5 results in higher ball velocity on off center hits for longer, more consistent drives.
I had accepted a controlled, predictable existence off the tee with my 205 yard baby fade I was getting from my Cobra S3. Then I was having a bad round, decided to swing it with everything I had regardless of the danger, and the S3 shaft broke in half on the transition. I panicked, went to a used golf place for an interim club - this R5 Dual Draw played the best, and all the launch monitor stats were right in the sweet spot. An old club, it costs me $45. Now I crush from the tee (for me, anyway), regular, average drives going 230 or more.
Cleared 260 on a couple of occasions already. It has not cured my slice. About 1/6 will still slice out right, but it is not nearly as dramatic (usually still playable) and the vast majority of shots are now straight with perhaps a slight draw. Even miss-hits seem to go pretty good, clearing 200 more or less straight. Tons of increased confidence to swing away from the tee-box and better distance and accuracy.
Sounds good to me. I had accepted a controlled, predictable existence off the tee with my 205 yard baby fade I was getting from my Cobra S3.
Then I was having a bad round, decided to swing it with everything I had regardless of the danger, and the S3 shaft broke in half on the transition. I panicked, went to a used golf place for an interim club - this R5 Dual Draw played the best, and all the launch monitor stats were right in the sweet spot. An old club, it costs me $45. Now I crush from the tee (for me, anyway), regular, average drives going 230 or more. Cleared 260 on a couple of occasions already. It has not cured my slice.
About 1/6 will still slice out right, but it is not nearly as dramatic (usually still playable) and the vast majority of shots are now straight with perhaps a slight draw. Even miss-hits seem to go pretty good, clearing 200 more or less straight. Tons of increased confidence to swing away from the tee-box and better distance and accuracy.
Sounds good to me. I have played them all and I mean ALL. I developed a nasty hook this summer and went out on a mission to find a driver under 100 US dollars that was not closed at address and would still put it out there with some roll just to regain confidence. Found this club used for 79US with r5 stock stiff shaft 10.5 degrees loft. Still had slight draw, not nasty hook but took entire left side of fairway out of play (I am a lefty).
When striped, went 260ish. I was very pleased because I was in fairway and at least had a look at the green. Accidentally snapped the shaft putting clubs back in trunk. Took the Superfast TM/Reax 50 gram stiff out of the overrated Burner i bought last year and put it on this clubhead and WOW! What a combo.
At 46', the shaft/clubhead are like magic. Ball flight is now penetrating with a slight draw but tons of rolls and automatic. I am only 5'9'. The shaft has made all the difference in the world. I guess what I am getting to is if you can find one of these and are having problems with a hook, get the r5 and find the right shaft. Best thing about the r5, it's not obnoxious looking, sounds great when sweet spotted, and costs less than 100 bucks. I would take this over the Sasquatch, the Tour Burner's, the FT-5's, The bang-o-matic, the G10's, The Rapture's, The Hi-Bore's, The 90whatever the overpriced Titleist is called now, and the Cobra's any day of the week.
I have played them all and I mean ALL. I developed a nasty hook this summer and went out on a mission to find a driver under 100 US dollars that was not closed at address and would still put it out there with some roll just to regain confidence.
Found this club used for 79US with r5 stock stiff shaft 10.5 degrees loft. Still had slight draw, not nasty hook but took entire left side of fairway out of play (I am a lefty). When striped, went 260ish. I was very pleased because I was in fairway and at least had a look at the green.
Taylormade R5 Dual 10.5 Drivers For Macbook Pro
Accidentally snapped the shaft putting clubs back in trunk. Took the Superfast TM/Reax 50 gram stiff out of the overrated Burner i bought last year and put it on this clubhead and WOW!
What a combo. At 46', the shaft/clubhead are like magic. Ball flight is now penetrating with a slight draw but tons of rolls and automatic. I am only 5'9'. The shaft has made all the difference in the world. I guess what I am getting to is if you can find one of these and are having problems with a hook, get the r5 and find the right shaft.
Best thing about the r5, it's not obnoxious looking, sounds great when sweet spotted, and costs less than 100 bucks. I would take this over the Sasquatch, the Tour Burner's, the FT-5's, The bang-o-matic, the G10's, The Rapture's, The Hi-Bore's, The 90whatever the overpriced Titleist is called now, and the Cobra's any day of the week.
This is my review for a 9.5 degree R5 Dual Neutral with the green Aldila NV Stiff shaft in 46' length. I have had a chance to try out this club for at least 7 rounds before I made a decision to keep it or not. I don't think this driver works well with someone who likes to hit tight fades off the tee. I am a 7 handicap and can easily work the ball both ways. But my most consistent swing for my driver is a tiny fade. Whenever I put a fade swing on the ball, it tends to balloon and land soft without any roll.
Taylormade R5 Dual 10.5 Drivers For Mac Pro
I lost some distance and a LOT of accuracy and consistency compared to my old driver (8.5 Great Big Bertha with Grafalloy Prolite 45' stiff shaft) hitting the same cut. My normal average driver distance with the GBB driver was about 240 yards. The R5 would only go about 230-240 yards with a cut swing. The only way I could prevent the R5 from ballooning on me was to put a tight draw on the ball.
My average driver distance with a draw type of swing with the R5 was about 255 yard. My average distance with the GBB driver with a draw type of swing on it was only 240 or so.
So, it's definitely a longer club if hit correctly. But I lost WAY too much accuracy going with this club. It could be the shaft, but I definitely do not like the feel of the club face. Plus, I am partial to smaller club heads.
I have since gotten rid of this club and found my new love. Taylormade R580 with Grafalloy Blue shaft. I am able to hit LONG drives with my favorite power fade type swing.
My average distance with the fade is 250-255 with the occasional 260+ drive! I could never ever do that with the Great Big Bertha, even with going after it with a tight draw swing. Accuracy with the R580 is roughly about the same as the GBB (very good), but boy does it go a long ways! In summary: If you like to hit fades with your driver, do not get the R5 Dual N with the Aldila NV shaft. It may be better suited for someone with a person with a natural draw swing or higher clubhead speed.
I highly recommend the R580. I honestly think it's better suited for all types of swings. The feel is great! This is my review for a 9.5 degree R5 Dual Neutral with the green Aldila NV Stiff shaft in 46' length. I have had a chance to try out this club for at least 7 rounds before I made a decision to keep it or not.
I don't think this driver works well with someone who likes to hit tight fades off the tee. I am a 7 handicap and can easily work the ball both ways. But my most consistent swing for my driver is a tiny fade. Whenever I put a fade swing on the ball, it tends to balloon and land soft without any roll. I lost some distance and a LOT of accuracy and consistency compared to my old driver (8.5 Great Big Bertha with Grafalloy Prolite 45' stiff shaft) hitting the same cut. My normal average driver distance with the GBB driver was about 240 yards.
The R5 would only go about 230-240 yards with a cut swing. The only way I could prevent the R5 from ballooning on me was to put a tight draw on the ball. My average driver distance with a draw type of swing with the R5 was about 255 yard. My average distance with the GBB driver with a draw type of swing on it was only 240 or so. So, it's definitely a longer club if hit correctly.
But I lost WAY too much accuracy going with this club. It could be the shaft, but I definitely do not like the feel of the club face. Plus, I am partial to smaller club heads. I have since gotten rid of this club and found my new love. Taylormade R580 with Grafalloy Blue shaft. I am able to hit LONG drives with my favorite power fade type swing.
My average distance with the fade is 250-255 with the occasional 260+ drive! I could never ever do that with the Great Big Bertha, even with going after it with a tight draw swing.
Accuracy with the R580 is roughly about the same as the GBB (very good), but boy does it go a long ways! In summary: If you like to hit fades with your driver, do not get the R5 Dual N with the Aldila NV shaft.
It may be better suited for someone with a person with a natural draw swing or higher clubhead speed. I highly recommend the R580. I honestly think it's better suited for all types of swings. The feel is great!