R11 driver swing weight for high swing

Oct 30, 2012 shaft weight and torque make a bigger difference than shaft flex. The blur shaft feels stable throughout the swing and through impact. For clubs shorter than 38 34, a bit more weight than 2 grams will be needed for a 1 swingweight increase. The addition of weight is obviously easier than its removal. Here is a demonstration of the versatility of the r11 driver. After adjusting to the different appearance of the club, the driver felt very comfortable in my hands. My swing figures were pretty decent, with my r11s, i had a 96mph head speed with 236240 total distance, with almost all other clubs, i had a 98100mph head speed and 250 265yd total. As mentioned previously, the head volume is 440cc and the lie angle is 57 degrees with a club length of 45. When fitting swing weight, good club fitters really know that they are instead fitting for the head weight. As a drawer of the ball i was delighted with the rescue and the r11 3 wood as i have reduced the loft by a degree which has opened the face slightly which produces a brilliant straight flight.

Equipped with 3 center of gravity settings for maximum distance. The ratio is the bottom 23 weight to the of a golf driver or golf. He gave me several sitff flex shafted drivers with varying weights all about 9 9. Driver swing weight your preference club makingfitting. The general golfing public has been conditioned and educated that shaft flex is the endallbeall when it comes to shafts and that simply is not true.

Shorter clubs require a bit more weight in order to achieve a 1 swingweight change. Every golfer has his or her own unique style and swing. It stands to reason that the higher swing speed guy and often a lower handicap guy might require something different from a lower, or even average swing speed guy when it comes to his driver. It is not the same thing as a clubs overall or total weight, and isnt even expressed as a weight measurement swingweight is expressed through a letterandnumber combination code explained below. Best golf drivers for golfers over 50 and senior golfers. I have lost count how much lead tape is on my irons 39 and the 48 54 to get them to d4. Adjustable weight removed from club to promote light feel. With a positive attack angle club head traveling upward at impact the r9 launched the ball high with a low amount of spin. Movable weight technology the r11 has 2 movable weights at the heel or toe to promote a draw or fade. I choose the r11 3 on most instances when teeing on a par 4 or 5.

The first thing i would do is to take your existing driver and have it weighed for overall weight and swing weight. To be exact, a club that was 38 34 long would require 2 grams for a 1 swingweight change. The best golf drivers for slow swing speed sportsrec. The king f7 driver debuts as cobras first connected golf club, powered by arccos technology. The driver i tested in the miles of golf cluboratory was the 9 degree r11 with the stock 60 gram x flex fujikura blur shaft. With the r11 driver, the player can open the face using asp and put the heavy weight in the heel, resulting in an open face but a drawbias weighting. Three simple steps to fitting an r11 driver metalwoods with taylormades asp, fct and mwt will revolutionize the clubfitting process and promote superior performance. Its a bit complicated in the math, but it would take a pretty good amount of weight. Aug 05, 2014 the head has hot melt in it to bring the total head weight up for swing weight reasons. As a player that tends to set the driver head down before taking my grip, i liked being able to control the way the clubhead sat behind the ball, i. Dechambeaus new driver has b9 swingweight golf digest. Stephen deane, head professional, emirates golf club discusses how the weight of the driver can have a dramatic impact on the swing. As you probably know, swing weight is a measurement of balance point on the club, not static or total weight.

The gear effect with the driver is more pronounced at higher clubhead speeds. If you have a neutral set up on a driver, adding 15 grams to the outside to promote a draw, 115mph club head speed 17. I have got the r11 9 degree driver with the stock blur shaft. Weights in driver head instruction and playing tips. Remember, swing weight is not an actual measurement of weight as are grams, ounces or pounds. R11 driver r11 fairway woods r11 ti fairway r11 irons rescue 11 burner superfast 2. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. Actually swingweight one word it is not a standard measurement parameter but a ratio of weight distribution. Sometimes it can be difficult to wade through taylormades sales message, but if you do, youll find a pretty sweet driver on the other side. It felt real easy to swing but tip was so soft i had to choke down on it to control it and it balloons badly into the wind. With a swing speed average of 115mph, i consistently produced ball speeds of 171mph, which means that this driver is performing at the usga legal maximum. The moveable weight technology is always impressive in taylormades clubs, and the r11 was the same.

According to golf digests hot list 2011, the octanes 46inch lightweight shaft is designed to increase swing speed, and a chemically milled cupface helps improve ball speed. Then, swing a few demo drivers, pick one that feels good and have it weighed, not only for overall weight, but also for swing weight. If, for example, we were to add 2 grams of weight to the handle end of a d9 club, this would reduce the swing weight to d8. Add weight to your driver golf club for more distance pga. If the swing weight is too high, should i get 12 cut off the shaft. Real solutions to all your golf swing and putting problems. One other common method of adding weight should be mentioned. Taylormade r11 fairway woods taylormade golf woods. Jan 03, 2017 so why are there so many counter balanced shafts these days.

Also the weights only really help people out if they have high swing speeds. Place the heavier weight at the toe to promote a fade, and at the heel to promote a draw. Its easier to think of it like this, if i hit a 30 yard draw, i am only now going to hit a 24. So now you can either correct a flaw, accenuate a strength, or. Top 5 drivers for high swing speed players mygolfspy. I am going to the golf galaxy friday to find out the swing weight. One of the clubs unique break through features ensure the correct fit for every golfer, which allow you to maximize distance through proper face angle, loft and flight path. My xls with the oem fuji fit on gold stiff was swingweight d. The callaway diablo is an example of a high tech driver. Lights right for many pros, but heavy shafts still work. Jun 12, 2014 we know that not everybody, not even a majority of golfers, can generate over 100 mph of clubhead speed, but there are plenty of you who can. I am looking at purchasing one of these setup below, but would like to know what the swing weight results are before ordering it. Tune the three adjustable dimensions to find your optimum specs and achieve maximum distance. The difference between two swing weights, d0 and d1 for example, is approximately two grams of weight in the club head.

I have two tungsten swing weight squares on my 2h to bring it up 2 points from d2 to d4. Swing weight is an arbitrary measurement of the relationship of weight in a golf club about the 14inch fulcrum point on a swing weight scale. Fitting message one of the most important clubs in any golfers bag is the driver. Lights right for many pros, but heavy shafts still work for some. This all white crown with a black clubface makes for easy alignment and squaring of the clubface. My opinion would be somewhat different, more along the order of swing weight not related to swing speed. This is not an exact science but it can be useful in helping golfers determine how much they can feel the weight in the club head during a swing. Driver technology can help increase your swing speed without any other changes in your game. Jun 01, 2017 stephen deane, head professional, emirates golf club discusses how the weight of the driver can have a dramatic impact on the swing. It can also be one of the most difficult to hit with consistency, so when youre looking for a new taylormade driver you want to be sure you find one that fits your swing and your style. This driver will help you mask the mistakes in your swing whether you are a mid to high handicapper or a pro. The taylormade r11 s driver features taylormades flight control technology and adjustable sole plate in a large 460cc head for any player looking to maximize their trajectory and distance off the tee. Chances are that shaft may not be the right one for you. The ratio is the bottom 23 weight to the of a golf driver or golf club.

Swing weights range from a0 at the lightest to g10 at the heaviest, with most mens clubs coming in around d0d2 and womens clubs weighing c5c7. With the r11 s driver, you can adjust 3 different dimensions to maximize your distance loft, face angle and flight path. The reliability of placement over my driver is the main reason. Taylormade 360 55g fujikura blur 60 x, s, r, m fujikura blur tp 65 x, s, r shaft. Apr 25, 2016 in the case of swing weight, however, there is a clearer relationship between weight and speed. Aug 25, 2014 2nd swing golf blog writer and pga pro matt keller rates the 2011 taylormade r11 driver as aboveaverage, yet solid overall and innovative. May 19, 2018 in nontechnical terms, swingweight is a measure of how the weight of the club feels when you swing it. If you looked at my set you would laugh, its not pretty at all. The easiest way would be to put a grip on that is about 5g heavier then the one currently on. Use the driver weight correctly to improve your swing youtube.

Lets say the problem is with your hook, then open the club face and adjust the weight accordingly to fix your hook. If you have a neutral set up on a driver, adding 15 grams to the outside to promote a draw. Buy the taylormade r11 driver at 2nd swing today and get a great deal when you trade in your current clubs. Many golfers believe they can add yards to their drive by making their driver golf club longer and lighter. Sorry to thread jack, but i just had my r11 driver hot melted with 4g of hot melt. Is there a chart that will give you the swing weight results with custom specs. The tech on the taylormade r11 driver is exceptional while the performance alone is just okay for the typical golfer, keller says. And if we instead added 2 grams to the clubhead, this would increase the swing weight to e0. What should the swing weight be for a typical 4445 driver. The weight of the shaft is going to help keep the players swing on plane.