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The R9 with the stock Motore 65 shaft is a good combo...for me. Looks good and felt good from the first swing. It gives me a mid-high ball flight with decent roll in the neutral clubhead position with the weight positioned in the middle. I happen to hit it very straight at this setting (as you should). However, I do not get any added distance over my current driver. That seems to be the consensus with this driver from the few reviews I have read. If you are looking to take advantage of the adjustability to compensate for slight fade or slight draw tendencies, then this club should help with that. You can get it to give you a higher or lower flight as well, if desired. Overall: 4 out of 5 stars (5 if I factor in the low price)
Actualy I got this item not for R9 head but for Project X shaft 6.0. Reviews of Project X driver shaft are well above average and all tells it is low to mid kick point. Testing the shaft with R9 and R9 Supertri proved Project X is a marvellous one for golfers with high swing speed. 6.0 flex seems to me is stronger than Stiff flex of other shafts, and a little bit harder than I want. The trajectory is low but penetrating without any sacrifice of distance. I could not see the rolling at the range, but am quite sure it made more rolling distance than other shafts. Compared to Motore 60 and Diamana Kaili, Project X is a more player's shaft. It will not be my choice of shafts because my swing speed is not high enough for 6.0 flex. However, I'll save it for future use. It is more than just enjoyable to test some shafts with R9 and Supertri heads.Read full review
I think the R9 was in verry decent looking condition, the adjustability of the club is what I was looking for because I have a fade swing and i am trying to not fade the ball as much with this new club My swing does not work well with a draw set up, so I only used it about 40 times in December with the 16 gram weight in the HEEL and the shaft in the L position and it worked to my liking,vrry little fade and distance in December was a lttle short but the air and balls were cold. A 15 year old boy has a R9 460 I tried it only a couple of times because I did not want to miss hit it on the club because it was not mine. so I have my own now and feel more comfortable with it. The club was in 85% condition I think just a litle scuffed up on he top edge of the face but I was glad this one came with a brand new beautiful looking HEAD COVER so I hope it workes well for me in the future Al Szczublewski Bowling Green Ohio a 10 HANDICAP at TANGLEWOOD GOLF CLUB PERRYSBURG, OHIORead full review
I just used the r9 this weekend for the first time and I must admit I was thrilled. Before I made the purchase I read that the stiff shaft seemed "stiffer" than a normal stiff shaft and when I got the driver this is true. As I've gotten older and my swing has slowed I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to benefit from the normal shaft "kick". However there is something about the shaft tip that produces the right amount of "push" at impact which belies the stiffness of the shaft. In fact my first drive felt like butter and carried 235 to 240 without any roll (like a lot of places we are 10 inches above average for rainfall and the courses are so wet there is virtually no roll). With any roll at all I would have had a few 250+ drives....with a bit slower than average swing. The shaft performed great and provided a smooth kick. In addition, after a bit of study, I was able to adjust the shaft/head to my swing so the drives were long, straight with just a bit of draw. I can't tell you how pleased I am with this purchase. Did I hit every drive great?...no....a club can only do so much but if your swing is sound you can really mash the ball with this stick. So far, the longest, best driver in my bag...Read full review
Playing with clubs that have been fit for your swing is one of the easiest ways to shoot lower scores. Unfortunately, most golfers do not have access to proper fitting facilities, or cannot afford to have all of their clubs adjusted to their needs. The Taylormade R9 gives regular players the ability to adjust their club to their particular needs, just like the pros get with touring vans. Head Technology The Taylormade R9 combines two technologies: Flight Control Technology (FCT) and Moveable Weight Technology (MWT). MWT allows the player to distribute three weights around the perimeter of the club head to help influence ball flight. This has been around for a while in several of Taylormade's clubs, most notably the iconic R7. New to 2009 is FCT. The R9 allows the player to adjust how open or closed the face is at address by simply rotating the shaft position. Taylormade advertises that the face loft is adjustable by the player, and technically it is, but it's not independent of the face angle. For example, when adjusting the face closed to reduce a push/slice, the face loft automatically increases and promotes a high draw. As the face angle opens, the effective loft decreases and the result is a low fade. Shaft The head has been matched with a new 65 gram Fujikura Motore shaft that feels excellent. The shaft loads very well during the transition at the top and releases a lot of energy at the bottom of the swing. The graphics have been designed to rotate with the shaft so alignment at address always looks the same. The standard R9 comes with 3 shaft options: regular, stiff, x-stiff. These options should be enough for most casual golfers, but if you're looking for a specific feel or shaft weight the TP version can be ordered with one of several custom shafts. Experience Having used the R9 I can say that the combination of FCT and MWT makes a dramatic difference on ball flight. My tendency off the tee is to push the ball, so I took out the included wrench and set the club to a more closed position (FCT). My next hit and all that followed went straight down my target line, but had a slight fade at the end. This is my preferred ball flight, but when I moved the heaviest weight to the heel of the club (MWT), all of my shots straighted out. With the club fully adjusted for my swing and going straight down the middle I was able to easily hit controlled draws and fades. I passed this club on to another player and within a few adjustments they were also able to find a desirable ball flight. With 24 different possible set ups most players should be able to find a setting that works for them. Distance wise this club is comparable to the top drivers today, but it all depends on the club's set up. For most players a low fade will produce a shorter overall shot, but with more control. The R9 is really designed to shape shots and keep players in play more often, you might sacrifice a small amount of distance, but you'll hit more fairways and give yourself more opportunities to score. Looks/Sound Some drivers today sound good no matter how poorly you strike them. The R9 gives a good amount of aural feedback for missed hit shots, but it rewards you with a crisp, solid sound when you flush it pure. Couple that with its classic look at address and you have a club that instills a lot of confidence. Conclusion For me, the R9 is a rare combination of looks, feel, and performance. I've hit a lot of different clubs in my life and this driverRead full review
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