Archive for February, 2015
TaylorMade R15 Driver
- February 28, 2015, 12:12 am
- Matt
- In Drivers, TaylorMade Golf Clubs
The latest in the legendary ‘R’ lineup, the R15 brings all of the high-tech features and great looks that you would expect from a TaylorMade driver. The company that has been at the front of so many developments in the golf club industry over the years continues in that tradition with the R15. The changes in golf club technology in recent years are nothing short of incredible, and the R15 represents many of the best features that have been developed during that revolution.
Everything You Would Expect
While the R15 does bring one new, notable piece of technology to the table, there are also all of the features that modern golfers have come to take for granted. That includes the ability to swap shafts out with just a simple tool and a few clicks, a loft sleeve providing up to a four degree range, and a low center of gravity that will help you launch it high with low spin. If you are looking for a driver with all of the latest bells and whistles, look no farther.
The Split-Weight Option
TaylorMade is the company that made moveable weights popular within drivers when they first introduced the ability to swap weights around from heel to toe to chance the feel and performance of your clubs. Now, in the R15, they have a split-weight system on the bottom of the club which allows you to slide the two weights into different positions to find just the right combination for you. For example, a player who struggles with a hook could slide both weights out onto the toe in order to slow it down and hopefully prevent that hook. A player looking for more stability through impact could simply split the weights – one on the toe and one on the heel – to help steady the club through the hitting zone. This kind of customization is what TaylorMade has become known for, and it helps you to get the best possible performance from your driver.
Picking a new TaylorMade driver such as the R15 is among the safest bets you can make in golf. You will be going with one of the most-trusted names in the business, and with a company that has a specific reputation for turning out high-quality drivers that are trusted by some of the best players in the world. If you think the R15 might be the right choice for your bag, try one out at your local golf shop and see for yourself how it performs.
Find Your Rhythm with the Orange Whip
- February 23, 2015, 12:12 am
- Matt
- In Accessories
Finding good rhythm and tempo in your golf swing is a challenge that every golfer faces – and most never manage to conquer. Golf is a difficult game in part because it requires you to maintain a consistent tempo in your swing throughout a round that can last four hours or more. Additionally, you only get to hit a shot once every few minutes, so you have to maintain that tempo without swinging very often. Getting into a good rhythm on the driving range where you can hit ball after ball after ball is one thing, but doing it on the course is quite another.
Getting Some Help
There are a number of swing trainers on the market designed to help you find that perfect tempo, but the Orange Whip just might be the best of all. The device itself is actually quite simple – it is a long shaft that is heavier than a standard club with an orange ball on one end. The shaft itself is softer than you would use with your regular clubs, so it ‘whips’ back and forth as you swing it. With the combination of extra weight on the end of the shaft and a softer shaft flex, the only way to make a good swing with this training aid is to use a smooth and even tempo. If you try to change directions too quickly while making your swing, you will notice right away.
Add Flexibility
The Orange Whip makes it easy to make a long swing, helping your body to feel what it is like to make a full turn in both directions. In fact, if you use this training aid regularly as part of your practice sessions, you might find that you are quickly able to make a longer swing than before when you go back to your normal club. There are countless golf-specific muscles in your body that don’t get used very often in day to day life – using the Orange Whip regularly requires those muscles to jump into action so they are better prepared when you call on them on the course.
The Orange Whip is offered in a variety of sizes so you can pick the one that will best suit you personally. If you are serious about your game and want to see results on the course in the near future, try making a schedule for yourself to train with the Orange Whip just a few minutes at a time on a regular basis. It shouldn’t take long for the lessons that you learn from this training aid to make their way into your game.