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OF SHOTS ARE MIS-HITS

Product Overview.................................................. 4-5

Contents

Introduction Letter................................................ 6-7 RSi 1...................................................................... 8-9 RSi 2.................................................................. 10-11 RSi Tour Preferred............................................ 12-13 Custom Fitting Guidelines - Irons 

Flight Parameters................................... 14-15

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Length..................................................... 16-17

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Lie..................................................................18

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Shaft Type......................................................19

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Shaft Flex.......................................................20

Local Custom Matrix...............................................21 Notes.......................................................................22

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Nobody’s Perfect

Product Overview

Model

Golfer Target

Distance Seekers of All Levels

Aspirational Golfers

Tour Calibre Performance Seekers

Positioning

Ultimate Distance Iron

Distance Players Iron

Most Technical Tour Iron

Design Target

Sporty/Fast/Technical

Premium/Technical

Serious/Tour/Technical

Speed Pocket

Thru Slot

Thru Slot

Traditional

Face Slots

Standard

Thin

Thin

Forged

-

Face: 8/9/PW Body: AW/SW

Face/Hosel: #3-7 Body: #8-PW

Tungsten

-

Toe Weight: #3-5

-

Tech

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Dear Valued Customer, Two years ago we launched RocketBladez, the first iron with the Speed Pocket. The Speed Pocket was revolutionary for the iron category as it unlocked the rigidity of the face to allow it to flex more eliminating what we call hot spots allowing the iron to perform with increased consistency in launch, spin and most importantly, distance control. We’ve realised from extensive research through R&D and Performance Labs that 76% of golfer’s miss-hit the ball and with the Speed Pocket we realised this significantly improved strikes low on the face, but golfers also miss it on the heel and toe which got us thinking, what if we added slots to the face? The ‘R’ Series is synonymous with TaylorMade since the original R500 series of metalwoods. ‘R’ has always been the heart, soul & identity of our obsession with making

“We’ve taken everything we’ve learnt about Speed Pocket

RSi Tour Preferred was designed to take our Tour

Technology and have been able to apply it into the face.

Professionals to the next level incorporating Face Slot

Face Slot Technology provides greater consistency across

Technology for more uniform flexion across the face which

the face, giving players improved performance on miss-

protects ball speed and generates more ball speed on off

hits. And you can only find Face Slots in RSi irons”- Tomo

centre hits towards the heel and toe delivering ultimate

Bystedt. Director of Product Creation, Irons.

consistency and distance control, exactly what better

RSi 1 is your ultimate distance iron with unmatched consistency delivered with Face Slots located from 3

In addition to Face Slot Technology, the RSi Tour Preferred

through to 8 irons. The two slots located on the heel

irons feature Speed Pocket technology for added

and toe of the clubface provide uniform flexion across

consistency on strikes low on the face. This iron is as much

the face protecting ball speed on off-centre hits toward

about performance as it is about feel being a Tour Preferred

the heel and toe.

product- the RSi TP iron also features advanced two piece

The RSi 1 also features Speed Pocket with Thru-Slot Technology which protects ball speed on miss-hits below the centre of the face.

golfers better. It signifies premium quality and unparalleled

RSi 2 is where distance meets playability. The RSi 2

performance not only in metalwoods but also within the

iron set provides the ideal blend of performance and

iron category.

beauty. Featuring Face Slot Technology from 3 through

We are very pleased to introduce the all new RSi iron family from TaylorMade Golf, the first iron ever to incorporate Face Slot Technology represented with three new models, RSi 1, RSi 2 & RSi Tour Preferred.

player’s demand in an iron.

8 irons and Speed Pocket with Thru-Slot Technology for unparalleled consistency across the entire face,

welded construction for amazing feel and performance. Forged carbon steel is located on the face and hosel and forms and alliance with a stainless steel back bar which preserves the undercut and forms the Speed Pocket ensuring ideal mass properties. Please find attached in this document all information relating to the new RSi irons and we also thank you for your continued support of this revolutionary new iron product.

the RSi 2 irons also include progressive Multi-Material

Kind regards,

Construction ensuring each iron is individually engineered

TaylorMade-adidas Golf Pacific

to deliver performance on each iron where you need it most with souring long irons and great feel and workability in the short irons.

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ff Advanced Face Design Maximum face speed through a combination of innovations

We’ve taken everything we’ve learned about Speed Pocket Technology and have been able to apply it into the face. Face Slot Technology provides greater consistency across the face, giving players improved performance on mis-hits. And you can only find Face Slots in RSi. TOMO BYSTEDT DIRECTOR PRODUCT CREATION IRON, PUTTER, WEDGE

FACE SLOT TECHNOLOGY CREATES CONSISTENTLY LONGER SHOTS, EVEN WHEN YOU MISS THE SWEET SPOT* ff NEW Face Slot Technology in the 3-8 iron:

Face Slot Inverted Cone Technology Deep Under-Cut with Ultra-Thin Face

ff Advanced Face Design—our thinnest face,

Two slots located near the heel & toe of the

deep undercut and Inverted Cone Technology

clubface that provide uniform flexion across the face.

combined—promote maximum face speed.

Protecting ball speed and generating more

Speed Pocket with Thruslot Technology

ff Improved sound and feel through advanced

consistent distance on off-centre hits.

construction & multiple dampening systems.

ff Improved Speed Pocket with ThruSlot

ff Progressive Slot Technology

ff New Reax 90 steel shaft from True Temper

Technology in the 3-7 iron:

helps to optimise ball flight for ultimate

Provides ball speed protection on shots

distance and performance.

below the centre of the face. Increases launch angle and ball speed on all shots.

3>7 Speed Pocket with

SHAFT

GRIP

RED = Graphite

REAX 90 STEEL BY TRUE TEMPER - S, R

TM SPEED BRC

CUSTOM OPTIONS

REAX GRAPHITE - S (75), R (65), M (55), L (45)

TM SPEED WINN BLC (WOMENS)

AVAILABLE

S>L

Thruslot Technology

ATV Grind

3>8 Face Slots

CLUB

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

PW

AW

SW

LW

LOFT

17º

20º

23º

26.5º

30.5º

34.5º

39º

44º

50º

55º

60º

LIE

60.25º

61º

61.75º

62.5º

63º

63.5º

64º

64.5º

64.5º

64.5º

64.5º

OFFSET

6.3mm

5.8mm

5.3mm

4.7mm

4.2mm

3.5mm

3mm

2.6mm

1.8mm

1.5mm

1.5mm

BOUNCE

0.5º

1.3º

3.3º

4.2º

5.0º

6.3º

6.0º

7.1º

8.8º

ATV

ATV

LENGTH

39.5”

38.88”

38.25”

37.63”

37”

36.5”

36”

35.5”

35.5”

35.25”

35”

SWING WEIGHT

D2.5/D1.5

D2.5/D1.5

D2.5/D1.5

D2.5/D1.5

D2.5/D1.5

D2.5/D1.5

D2.5/D1.5

D2.5/D1.5

D3.5/D2.5

D4.5/D3

D5.5/D4

* Distance claim vs. non-slotted TaylorMade iron.

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The RSi 2 iron set delivers the ideal blend of performance and beauty. We have combined a progressive, multi-material construction with our most innovative technologies: Face Slots and Speed Pocket with Thru Slot. This provides the best of all worlds in a slim, beautiful package.

FORGED AND TUNGSTEN TECHNOLOGY MEETS FACE SLOTS

BRET WAHL VICE PRESIDENT R&D IRON, PUTTER, WEDGE

ff Speed Pocket with ThruSlot Technology

ff Progressive Multi-Material Construction Construction technologies infused where they are needed most:

ff Revolutionary Face Slot Technology in the 3-8 iron

MID IRONS: High-strength, thin-face steel

provides more uniform flexion across the face that

construction for high speed and consistency.

protects ball speed and generates more distance

SHORT IRONS: Forged carbon steel face with

on off-centre hits toward the heel & toe.

milled grooves for soft feel and control. WEDGE: Fully forged 1025 carbon steel wedge for optimum feel and precision.

in the 3-7 iron: Provides ball speed protection on shots

3>5 Tungsten

ff Exclusive KBS Tour 105 Shaft provides tour-calibre

below the centre of the face.

performance at a lighter weight for optimum

Increases launch angle and ball speed.

blend of speed, stability and accuracy.

8>P Forged

Weight

A Forged

Face

Head

3>7 Speed Pocket 3>8 Face Slots

ff Progressive Multi-Material Construction: LONG IRONS: Tungsten low in the toe for higher launch and more ballspeed.

SHAFT

GRIP

RED = Graphite

KBS TOUR 105 - S, R

TM LAMKIN PERFORMANCE BRC

CUSTOM OPTIONS AVAILABLE

MATRIX PROGRAM F15 - S, R CLUB

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

PW

AW

SW

LOFT

17º

19º

21º

24º

27º

31º

35º

40º

45º

50º

55º

LIE

60º

60.5º

61º

61.5º

62º

62.5º

63º

63.5º

64º

64º

64º

OFFSET

5.2mm

4.8mm

4.4mm

4mm

3.6mm

3.2mm

2.8mm

2.4mm

2mm

1.6mm

1.4mm

BOUNCE

-0.5º

0º

1º

2º

3º

4º

6º

8º

10º

11º

12º

LENGTH

39.25”

38.75”

38.25”

37.75”

37.25”

36.75”

36.25”

35.75”

35.5”

35.5”

35.25”

SWING WEIGHT

D2/D2

D2/D2

D2/D2

D2/D2

D2/D2

D2/D2

D2/D2

D2/D2

D3/D3

D3/D3

D5/D5

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The RSi TP irons were developed to deliver distance, launch, consistency and feel to take performance to the next level for our Tour Professionals. The shapes of these irons will be instantly pleasing to better players and will have the feel and workability that golfers expect in a forged product. It really is the best combination of performance, look and feel that we have created for the best players in the world.

THE FORGED TOUR IRON WITH FACE SLOT TECHNOLOGY ff Revolutionary Face Slot Technology in the 3-7 iron

Precision shaped back bar forms the

Sound Managing

provides increased distance control by protecting

Speed Pocket and undercut while ensuring

ball speed on off-centre hits toward the heel & toe.

ideal mass properties.

ff Speed Pocket with Technology in the 3-7 iron provides more consistent launch conditions and ball speed protection on shots below the centre of the face.

ff Tour-proven shaping with compact head size, minimal offset and thin topline. ff Trusted KBS Tour Steel Shaft provides optimum stability, feel and control.

1025 Forged

Plasma Welded

ff Advanced two-piece welded construction for

TOMO BYSTEDT DIRECTOR PRODUCT CREATION IRON, PUTTER, WEDGE

Face Slots

Badge

Carbon Steel

431 Stainless Steel

Hosel/Face

Back Bar

amazing feel and performance: Forged carbon steel face and hosel for precise shaping and soft, solid feel.

SHAFT

GRIP

KBS TOUR - X (130), S (120), R (110)

GOLF PRIDE TM TOUR VELVET RED CAP

CUSTOM OPTIONS AVAILABLE

CLUB

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

PW

LOFT

17º

20º

23º

26º

30º

34º

38º

42º

47º

LIE

60º

60.5º

61º

61.5º

62º

62.5º

63º

63.5º

64º

OFFSET

3.2mm

3mm

2.7mm

2.3mm

2mm

1.8mm

1.7mm

1.6mm

1.5mm

BOUNCE

-1º

0º

0.5º

2º

3.5º

5º

7º

8º

9º

LENGTH

39.25”

38.75”

38.25”

37.75”

37.25”

36.75”

36.25”

35.75”

35.5”

SWING WEIGHT

D2

D2

D2

D2

D2

D2

D2

D2

D3

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Custom Fitting Guidelines - Irons

7 IRON FLIGHT PARAMETERS IRONS QUICK REFERENCE TRAJECTORY 7 IRON BALL SPEED

RANGE OF LAUNCH ANGLES

RANGE OF SPIN RATE (RPM)

EXPECTED HEAD SPEED (MPH)

EXPECTED DISTANCE (YARDS)

70

20º-23º

4000-5500

45

90

80

19º-22º

4200-6000

53

108

90

18º-21º

4900-6500

61

127

100

17º-20º

5100-6700

69

145

110

17º-20º

5300-6900

77

161

120

17º-20º

5900-7100

85

172

130

17º-20º

6200-7600

93

184

140

17º-20º

6900-8000

101

220

7-IRON PERFORMANCE DATA (AVG.) PLAYER TYPE

BALL SPEED

LAUNCH ANGLE

SPIN RATE

PGA Tour

120 mph

16º

45

LPGA Tour

104 mph

19º

53

0 to 10 Handicap

106 mph

20º

61

10 to 20 Handicap

94 mph

20º

69

Lady and Senior

71 mph

21º

77

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Custom Fitting Guidelines - Irons

LIE ANGLE AND LENGTH ARE RELATED Always optimise the player’s lie angle after the length of the shaft has been determined. It’s important to understand that club length affects an iron’s effective lie angle. For every ½” you add or subtract, the lie angle will be affected by 1° In rare cases when the extreme lie angles of 4°

TUNING IRON LENGTH

upright or 4° flat don’t allow the player to achieve level impact, adjusting the shaft length is essential.

APPLYING THE ART & SCIENCE The Art: The golfer must feel comfortable and confident at the setup position. The Science: The correct shaft length is necessary for the player to strike the ball solidly and provide optimised consistent distance and direction.

Short Player

Athletic

Tall Player

Upright

Position

Stooped

*If the player doesn’t know the length of his or her clubs, refer to the chart below.

HEIGHT

WRIST-TO-FLOOR MEASUREMENT

RECOMMENDED CLUB LENGTH

> 6’ 8”

> 42”

+2”

6’ 6”-6’ 8”

41”-42”

+1.5”

6’ 4”-6’ 6”

40”-41”

+1”

6’ 2”-6’ 4”

38.5”-40”

+.5”

6’ 1”-6’ 2”

37”-38.8”

+.25

5’ 7”-6’ 1”

34”-37”

Standard

5’ 4”-5’ 7”

32”-34”

-.25”

5’ 2”-5’ 4”

29”-32”

-.5”

5’-5’ 2”

27”-29”

-1”

4’ 10”-5’

25”-27”

-1.5”

< 4’ 10”

< 25”

-2”

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Custom Fitting Guidelines - Irons

TUNING SHAFT TYPE FINE-TUNE THE SHAFT

SHAFT SELECTION GUIDELINES

The correct shaft helps the golfer find the centre of the clubface more consistently and has a profound affect on the overall feel of the club.

SHAFT TYPE

TUNING LIE ANGLE

Shafts are offered in four main categories: tour

Heavier, stiffer options than indicated by swing speed

Smooth Tempo

Lighter, softer flexes than indicated by swing speed

Reduce Spin

Stiffer tip or stronger flex

Reduce Launch

Stiffer tip, heavier weight or stiffer flex

Increase Spin

Softer tip, softer flex, lighter weight

Increase Launch

Softer tip, softer flex, lighter weight

Reduce Fade Spin

Axis Softer tip, softer flex, lighter weight

Reduce Draw Spin

Axis Stiffer tip, stiffer flex, heavier weight

weight steel, lightweight steel, tour weight graphite and lightweight graphite. A good rule of thumb is to

OPTIMISING LIE ANGLE

recommend the weighted shaft the player finds most comfortable. This shaft will help maintain swing balance consistency and distance. If the player enjoys

Lie angle affects the ball flights start direction and curvature.

TOE-UP IMPACT:

LEVEL IMPACT:

TOE-DOWN IMPACT:

By adjusting the lie angle, the

Ground contact toward heel

Ground contact at centre

Ground contact toward toe

tuner changes where the face

Hard to hit high centre face

Easy to hit high centre face

Hard to hit high centre face

is pointed at impact and how

Tilted (draw) spin axis

Level (straight) spin axis

Tilted (fade) spin axis

the club interacts with the turf,

Need flatter lie

No adjustment needed

Need upright lie

which can have significant impact on consistent direction.

Quick Tempo

Too Upright

Square

Toe-Down Impact

the feel of steel but could benefit from a lighter weight shaft, explore lightweight steel. Most lightweight steel shafts feature low kick points, play softer overall and may produce a higher ball flight than heavier steel. Graphite dampens vibration significantly, making it a good choice for players with chronically sore wrists, elbows or shoulders.

* Consider lighter shafts when going over length (+1”) to maintain acceptable swing

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Custom Fitting Guidelines - Irons

LOCAL CUSTOM MATRIX

MENS RH - Steel (S, R) & Graphite (S, R, M) Options: #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, PW, AW, SW, LW 4 flat

TUNING SHAFT FLEX FLEX

APPLYING THE ART AND SCIENCE

Finding the correct shaft flex is essential in helping the player

The Art: Explain that the shafts weight, flex, torque, and bend

find optimal consistent distance and direction. The chart below

profile can all drastically change the clubs feel. It is most

will help you get started.

3 flat

2 flat

1 flat

Std

2 up

3 up

4 up

4 flat

3 flat

2 flat

1 flat

Std

1 up

MENS RH - Steel (X, S, R) Options: #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, PW 2 up

3 up

4 up

4 flat Std +.5"

+1"

+1"

+1"

MENS LH - Steel (S, R) & Graphite (S, R, M) Options: #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, PW, SW

MENS LH - Steel (S, R) & Graphite (R) Options: #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, PW, SW

MENS LH - Steel (X, S, R) Options: #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, PW

4 flat

3 flat

2 flat

1 flat

Std

1 up

2 up

3 up

4 up

4 flat

3 flat

2 flat

1 flat

Std

1 up

2 up

3 up

4 up

4 flat

+.5"

+.5"

+.5"

feel and personal preference.

+1"

+1"

+1"

4 flat

3 flat

2 flat

1 flat

Std

-.5" Std +.5"

230-275

275+

FLEX

L

M

R

S

X

Clubhead Speed

70 mph or less

70-80

80-95

95-110

110+

Ball Speed

100 mph or less

100-115

115-135

135-160

160+

ADDITIONAL SHAFT OFFERING (UPCHARGE) KBS TOUR (R, S) Dynamic Gold (R, S) Dynamic Gold SL (R, S) Nippon 950 (R, S)

3 flat

2 flat

1 flat

Std

1 up

2 up

3 up

4 up

1 up

2 up

3 up

4 up

ADDITIONAL GRIPS OFFERING (UPCHARGE)

WOMENS LH - Graphite (L) Options: #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, PW, AW, SW

spin rate and launch angle by producing shots the are struck solid.

190-230

Std

+.5"

important the golfer has a shaft that suits the players desired

160-190

1 flat

Std

Std

160 YARDS OR LESS

2 flat

+.5"

Std

AVERAGE DRIVER DISTANCE

3 flat

Std

Std

The Science: The correctly tuned shaft will help maximise ball speed,

* Note the chart above is based on driver swing speeds.

1 up

MENS RH - Steel (S, R) & Graphite (R) Options: #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, PW, AW, SW

1 up

2 up

3 up

4 up

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ADDITIONAL SHAFT OFFERING (UPCHARGE) Dynamic Gold (R, S)

LEGEND

Local build

US Order (2-3 Weeks)

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Notes

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2015 METAL WOODS

Introduction Letter................................................................................ 5

CONTENTS

MADE OF

R15.................................................................................................... 6-7 R15 460............................................................................................. 8-9 R15 430......................................................................................... 10-11 R15 Fairway................................................................................... 12-13 R15 Rescue................................................................................... 14-15 AeroBurner................................................................................... 16-17 AeroBurner Driver........................................................................ 18-19 AeroBurner Fairway..................................................................... 20-21 AeroBurner Rescue...................................................................... 22-23 Custom Fitting Guidelines  Tuned Performance................................................................... 25  Optimising Driver Features........................................................ 26  The ‘R’ Family............................................................................. 27  Launch Parameters................................................................... 27  Tuning Shaft Type....................................................................... 28  Tuning Shaft Flex....................................................................... 29  Tuning Flight Path...................................................................... 30 Notes................................................................................................... 31

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2015 METAL WOODS

Dear Valued Customer, 2014 delivered a number of memorable moments related to the game of golf. It has also shown each and every one of us the highs, lows and emotion that epitomize what we love about this sport. At TaylorMade, our golf season isn’t coming to an end. Instead, it’s ramping up to ensure we’re in the best position to begin the 2015 season with positive momentum. So whether your goal is winning an event on the PGA TOUR or breaking 90, we want to help you achieve it. Innovation is the genesis of everything we do at TaylorMade Golf. Whether it’s our metalwoods, irons, wedges or golf balls, we’re relentlessly striving to design, produce and deliver the most innovative, high-performance products to allow you, the golfer, to achieve your goals.

We are excited to reveal what we think will be yet another pivotal moment in the history of TaylorMade with the launch of our newest metalwood lineup; derived from two franchises with storied history in the game and for our brand: R15 and AeroBurner. Fifteen years after the first R Series driver was introduced and 15 years of ground breaking metalwoods technologies from the #1 driver in golf have led us to a driver made of greatness: R15. Engineered for and played by the best players in the world including Sergio Garcia, Jason Day and Justin Rose, the R15 is designed to bring out the best in all of us. We’ve put everything we’ve got into R15 so you can find what you’ve got in you.

To ensure we’re releasing the best product we possibly can, we’ve worked closer than ever with our PGA TOUR athletes on both R15 and AeroBurner, and their feedback has everyone here excited about what’s to come in 2015. With our Tour players eager to put them in their bags, we’re confident that once you hit them for yourself, you will feel the same. Come January 9, 2015, whether you decide on R15 or AeroBurner, you can be confident that you’ll be putting our most innovative technologies into your bag. On behalf of the entire TaylorMade team, play well.

Another iconic franchise in our company’s history is revitalized with the introduction of AeroBurner. In golf, the name Burner is synonymous with speed and speed equals distance, so we’ve completely redesigned AeroBurner to be the fastest, most aerodynamic product we’ve ever made.

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MADE OF GREATNESS

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Everything we have learned on low-forward CG, sliding weights, Speed Pocket, and adjustability have gone into the R15, making this our most technologically advanced driver ever. BENOIT VINCENT VICE PRESIDENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

ff Centre of Gravity (CG) lower and more forward

ff New Fujikura Speeder 57 Evolution shaft,

to promote higher launch and lower spin

Lamkin UTx grip

ff New Front Track system performs like a

ff R15 TP available in the Speeder 661 Evolution

Speed Pocket, reduces spin and increases

INVERTED CONE TECHNOLOGY

ULTRA THIN WALL CASTING

Optimised to expand the sweet spot

Thick thin crown (.4/.5mm) wraps around to the toe – saves weight

ADJUSTABLE LOFT SLEEVE 12 positions 4˚ of loft

Tour Spec and new Lamkin UTx grip

size of sweet spot

ff Several aftermarket shafts and grips available

ff New sliding split weights: heel for draw, toe for fade,

to customize your R15

LOW/FORWARD CG High launch/low spin

split for maximum stability (12.5g each / 25g total)

ff Employs proven TaylorMade metalwood

ff 4° loft sleeve for greater loft adjustability and

technologies that have been newly optimised

opportunity to dial in your launch conditions

(ICT, Thick Thin, moveable weight, loft sleeve)

FRONT TRACK

SLIDING SPLIT WEIGHTS

Speed pocket performance expands sweet spot and decreases spin

Two 12.5g weights (25g total)

ff Beautifully sculpted pear shape with larger footprint and new satin white finish (also available in black) SHAFT

GRIP

CUSTOM OPTIONS

FUJI SPEEDER 57 EVOLUTION – S, R, M

LAMKIN UTX

TP SHAFT OPTIONS AVAILABLE

460 DRIVER IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN BLACK

FUJIKURA SPEEDER 661 EVOLUTION TS – X, S, R HEAD

LOFT

LH

LIE

VOLUME

LENGTH M

SW M

LENGTH W

SW W

R15 DRIVER

9.5°*

YES

57°-61°

460cc

45.5”

D4

44.5”

R15 DRIVER

10.5°*

YES*

57°-61°

460cc

45.5”

D4

44.5”

D0

R15 DRIVER

12°*

YES*

57°-61°

460cc

45.5”

D4

44.5”

D0

R15 DRIVER

14°

YES

57°-61°

460cc

45.5”

D4

44.5”

D0

R15 DRIVER TP

9.5°

YES

57°-61°

460cc

45.5”

D4

R15 DRIVER TP

10.5°

YES

57°-61°

460cc

45.5”

D4

R15 DRIVER TP

12°

YES

57°-61°

460cc

45.5”

D4

R15 DRIVER TP

14°

YES

57°-61°

460cc

45.5”

D4

*Available in black

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BENOIT VINCENT VICE PRESIDENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

ff Centre of Gravity positioned to make 430

ff Smaller shape inspired by iconic predecessors

model our lowest-spinning R15

with new satin white finish and black PVD face

ff New Front Track system performs like a

ff New Fujikura Speeder 67 Evolution shaft,

Speed Pocket, reduces spin and increases size of sweet spot

25% TOTAL MASS

Lamkin UTx grip ff R15 TP available in the Fujikura Speeder 757

ff New sliding split weights: heel for draw,

Evolution Tour Spec and new Lamkin UTx grip

toe for fade, split for maximum stability

ff Several aftermarket shafts and grips available

(12.5g each / 25g total)

to customize your R15 430

75% OF I S LO W A NT O TAL M D FO A S S RWA RD

Everything we have learned on low-forward CG, sliding weights, Speed Pocket, and adjustability have gone into the R15, making this our most technologically advanced driver ever.

ff 4° loft sleeve for more loft adjustability and

75% TOTAL MASS

LOW/FORWARD CG Front track system

opportunity to dial in your launch conditions

SHAFT

GRIP

CUSTOM OPTIONS

FUJIKURA SPEEDER 67 EVOLUTION – X, S, R LAMKIN UTX

LAMKIN UTX

TP SHAFT OPTIONS AVAILABLE

FUJIKURA SPEEDER 757 EVOLUTION TS – X, S, R HEAD

LOFT

LH

LIE

VOLUME

LENGTH M

SW M

R15 430 DRIVER

9.5°

NO

57°-61°

430cc

45.5”

D4

R15 430 DRIVER

10.5°

NO

57°-61°

430cc

45.5”

D4

R15 430 DRIVER

12°

NO

57°-61°

430cc

45.5”

D4

R15 430 DRIVER TP

9.5°

NO

57°-61°

430cc

45.5”

D4

R15 430 DRIVER TP

10.5°

NO

57°-61°

430cc

45.5”

D4

R15 430 DRIVER TP

12°

NO

57°-61°

430cc

45.5”

D4

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Bringing the front track system to the 3 wood allows us to get the best of all worlds, a system that creates more flexibility and speed while allowing us to effect shot shape.

FAIR WAY

BRIAN BAZZEL SENIOR DIRECTOR METALWOOD PRODUCT CREATION

ff First fairway with sliding weight (25g) for shot

ff R15 TP available in the Speeder Evolution 757

shape adjustability – Our most adjustable fairway to date

Tour Spec and new Lamkin UTx grip

CONTOURED BACK TRACK

THICK THIN CASTING Promotes low forward CG

Glides through turf

ff Several aftermarket shafts and grips available

ff New Front Track system performs like a

HIGHEST STRENGTH FACE MATERIAL

to customize your R15 fairway

Speed Pocket, reduces spin and increases size

Ni-Co 300 Superalloy

of sweet spot ff 4° loft sleeve for more loft adjustability and opportunity to dial in your launch conditions ff Built with the new Fujikura Speeder 67 Evolution

25g SLIDING TUNGSTEN WEIGHT

FRONT TRACK

Adjusts for draw or fade

Acts like a speed pocket to expand sweet spot and decrease spin

shaft and new Lamkin UTx grip

ADJUSTABLE LOFT SLEEVE 12 positions 4˚ of loft

SHAFT

GRIP

CUSTOM OPTIONS

FUJIKURA SPEEDER 67 EVOLUTION – S, R, M

LAMKIN UTX

TP SHAFT OPTIONS AVAILABLE

FUJIKURA SPEEDER 757 EVOLUTION TS – X, S, R

HEAD

NUM

LOFT

LH

LIE

VOLUME

LENGTH M

SW M

R15 FAIRWAY

3

15°

YES

56.5°-60.5°

150cc

43.25”

D4

R15 FAIRWAY

3HL

16.5°

NO

56.5°-60.5°

150cc

43.25”

D4

R15 FAIRWAY

5

19°

YES

56.5°-60.5°

120cc

42.25”

D4

R15 FAIRWAY

5HL

20.5°

NO

56.5°-60.5°

120cc

42.25”

D4

R15 FAIRWAY TP

3

15°

YES

56.5°-60.5°

150cc

43.25”

D4

R15 FAIRWAY TP

3HL

16.5°

NO

56.5°-60.5°

150cc

43.25”

D4

R15 FAIRWAY TP

5

19°

YES

56.5°-60.5°

120cc

42.25”

D4

R15 FAIRWAY TP

5HL

20.5°

NO

56.5°-60.5°

120cc

42.25”

D4

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The shape of the rescue is very striking at address and will speak to the better player, while the performance of the club will speak to anyone who hits it.

ff New, Tour-inspired shape

ff R15 TP available in the Speeder Evolution 869

from more lies

Promotes neutral ball flight

ff Several aftermarket shafts and grips available

3˚ LOFT SLEEVE +/- 1.5˚

to customize your R15 Rescue

ff Standard setting promotes neutral ball flight

BENOIT VINCENT VICE PRESIDENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

CENTRAL CG POSITION

Tour Spec and new Lamkin UTx grip

ff Smaller footprint enables better playability

S LD R

ff 3° loft sleeve for dialing in distance

SL

DR

ff Built with the new Fujikura Speeder 77 Evolution shaft and new Lamkin UTx grip

MORE COMPACT SHAPE Extreme versatility

SHAFT

GRIP

CUSTOM OPTIONS

FUJIKURA SPEEDER 77 EVOLUTION – S, R

LAMKIN UTX

TP SHAFT OPTIONS AVAILABLE

OPEN CHANNEL SPEED POCKET For improved launch conditions

FUJIKURA SPEEDER 869 EVOLUTION TS – X, S, R

HEAD

NUM

LOFT

LH

LIE

VOLUME

LENGTH M

SW M

R15 RESCUE

2

17°

NO

57.5°-60.5°

98cc

41.25”

D4

R15 RESCUE

3

19°

YES

58°-61°

99cc

40.75”

D4

R15 RESCUE

4

21°

YES

58.5°-61.5°

101cc

40.25”

D4

R15 RESCUE

5

24°

NO

59°-62°

103cc

39.75”

D4

R15 RESCUE TP

2

17°

NO

57.5°-60.5°

98cc

41.25”

D4

R15 RESCUE TP

3

19°

YES

58°-61°

99cc

40.75”

D4

R15 RESCUE TP

4

21°

YES

58.5°-61.5°

101cc

40.25”

D4

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MADE FOR SPEED

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We’ve drastically improved the performance of the sole’s Speed Pocket and significantly improved the aerodynamics to deliver maximum speed to the golfer.

DRIVER

BRIAN BAZZEL SENIOR DIRECTOR METALWOOD PRODUCT CREATION

ff Advanced 460cc aerodynamic shape designed with

ff TP model designed with a longer hosel,

rounder toe, raised centre crown, reduced drop

flatter lie, and more open face angle

from crown to skirt, and new hosel fin

AERO HOSEL

RAISED CENTRE CROWN

Reduces drag caused by hosel

Keeps airflow attached longer and reduces drag

ff TP model built with new Matrix Ozik White

ff New Speed Pocket increases size of the sweet

Tie 60X4 and new Lamkin UTx grip

spot and reduces spin

ff Several aftermarket shafts and grips

ff New matte white finish, black PVD face, and linear

available to customize your AeroBurner

AeroBurner crown graphic make alignment easy ff Built with the new, lightweight Matrix Speed RUL-Z 50 shaft and TM Speed grip

SHAFT

GRIP

CUSTOM OPTIONS

MATRIX SPEED RUL-Z 50 – X, S, R, M

TM SPEED GRIP .620 – 43.5g

TP SHAFT OPTIONS AVAILABLE

TP MATRIX OZIK WHITE TIE 60X4 – X, S, R

LAMKIN UTX TP .600 – 52g

MATRIX SPEED RUL-Z 45 – L

WINN SPEED LADIES – 37g

HEAD

LOFT

LH

LIE

VOLUME

LENGTH M

SW M

LENGTH W

SW W

AEROBURNER DRIVER

9.5°

YES

61°

460cc

45.75”

D3

AEROBURNER DRIVER

10.5°

YES

61°

460cc

45.75”

D3

44.75”

D0

AEROBURNER DRIVER

12°

YES

61°

460cc

45.75”

D3

44.75”

D0

AEROBURNER DRIVER

HL

NO

61°

460cc

45.75”

D3

44.75”

D0

AEROBURNER DRIVER TP

9.5°

NO

59°

460cc

45.75”

D4

AEROBURNER DRIVER TP

10.5°

NO

59°

460cc

45.75”

D4

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With our largest Speed Pocket ever, we are now achieving driver-like launch conditions with a fairway wood.

FAIR WAY

BRIAN BAZZEL SENIOR DIRECTOR METALWOOD PRODUCT CREATION

ff New aerodynamic shape with a shallow face,

ff Built with the new lightweight Matrix Speed

raised centre crown and new hosel fin

RUL-Z 60 shaft and TM Speed grip

ff New Speed Pocket increases the size of the sweet spot and reduces spin

ff TP model designed with a longer hosel, flatter lie, and more open face angle

ff 3 wood uses the highest strength face material— Ni-Co 300 Superalloy

ff TP model built with new Matrix Ozik White Tie 70X4 and new Lamkin UTx grip

ff New matte white finish, black PVD face, and linear AeroBurner crown graphic make alignment easy

ff Several aftermarket shafts and grips available to customize your AeroBurner BIGGEST OPEN CHANNEL SPEED POCKET For more face flex, increased sweet spot and reduced spin

SHAFT

GRIP

CUSTOM OPTIONS

MATRIX SPEED RUL-Z 60 – X, S, R, M, L

SPEED RUBBER GRIP (M) .600 – 47g

TP SHAFT OPTIONS AVAILABLE

MATRIX OZIK WHITE TIE 70X4 – X, S, M

LAMKIN UTX TP .600 – 52g

HEAD

NUM

LOFT

LH

LIE

VOLUME

LENGTH M

SW M

AEROBURNER FAIRWAY

3

15°

YES

60°

165cc

43.25”

D3

AEROBURNER FAIRWAY

3HL

16.5°

NO

60°

170cc

43.25”

D3

AEROBURNER FAIRWAY

5

18°

YES

60.5°

150cc

42.25”

D3

AEROBURNER FAIRWAY

5HL

21°

NO

60.5°

150cc

42.25”

D3

AEROBURNER FAIRWAY

7

23°

NO

61°

143cc

41.75”

D3

AEROBURNER TP FAIRWAY

3

15°

NO

58°

159cc

43.25”

D4

AEROBURNER TP FAIRWAY

3HL

16.5°

NO

58°

161cc

43.25”

D4

AEROBURNER TP FAIRWAY

5

18°

NO

58.5°

135cc

42.25”

D4

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RESCUE

The name Burner has always stood for speed, more specifically ball speed. Now we have introduced breakthroughs in aerodynamics to the Burner name that will also help increase club head speed. BRIAN BAZZEL SENIOR DIRECTOR METALWOOD PRODUCT CREATION

ff New aerodynamic shape with a shallow face,

ff TP model designed with a longer hosel, flatter

raised centre crown and new hosel fin

lie, and more open face angle

ff New Speed Pocket increases the size of the

ff TP model built with new Matrix Ozik White Tie

sweet spot and reduces spin

HX4 and new Lamkin UTx grip

ff New matte white finish, black PVD face,

ff Several aftermarket shafts and grips available

and linear AeroBurner crown graphic make

to customize your AeroBurner

alignment easy ff Built with the new Matrix Speed RUL-Z 70 shaft and TM Speed grip AERO HOSEL Reduced drag caused by hosel

SHAFT

GRIP

CUSTOM OPTIONS

MATRIX SPEED RUL-Z 70 – X, S, R, M

SPEED RUBBER GRIP (M) .600 – 47g

TP SHAFT OPTIONS AVAILABLE

TP MATRIX OZIK WHITE TIE HX4 – X, S, R

LAMKIN UTX TP .600 – 52g

MATRIX SPEED RUL-Z 55 – L HEAD

NUM

LOFT

LH

LIE

VOLUME

LENGTH M

SW M

AEROBURNER RESCUE

3

19°

YES

60°

112cc

40.75”

D3

AEROBURNER RESCUE

4

22°

YES

60.5°

114cc

40.25”

D3

AEROBURNER RESCUE

5

25°

NO

61°

115cc

39.75”

D3

AEROBURNER RESCUE

6

28°

NO

61.5°

117cc

39.25”

D3

AEROBURNER TP RESCUE

3

19°

YES

58°

112cc

40.75”

D4

AEROBURNER TP RESCUE

4

22°

YES

58.5°

114cc

40.25”

D4

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TUNED PERFORMANCE

CUSTOM FIT TING GUIDELINES

AN INTRODUCTION TO TUNED PERFORMANCE

OUR TUNED PERFORMANCE PHILOSOPHY

TUNED PERFORMANCE VS. CUSTOM FITTING

TaylorMade makes high-performance golf equipment

The golfer comes first in every Tuned Performance session

Traditionally, selecting custom clubs for a player has been

engineered to help every level of player play better. Since

at any level. We asked TaylorMade’s longest standing Tour

called Custom fitting. Fitting, however, emphasizes only size

our founding in 1979 we’ve focused on developing innovative

Rep what “Tuned Performance” meant to him. His answer:

and shape. A suit is fitted, as it must be the right size and

technologies that make it easier to launch the ball faster,

“A qualified Tuner/Fitter understands that optimising golf

shape to be comfortable and look good. However, when it

longer, more easily and with greater control. In addition,

equipment is part art, part science”.

comes to TaylorMade Golf equipment, selecting the best

we offer an assortment of club models and options to suit every performance level, and swing style.

The art of tuning focuses on look, feel, sound, trajectory and workability, and relies heavily on the Tuner’s communication

equipment for a player is much more about optimising performance than it is about making things the right size and shape.

We’ve gained a wealth of knowledge from our Tour Team,

skills. The science lies in data-driven performance

which has for years travelled to nearly every PGA Tour event to

parameters, such as how the golfer presents the clubhead

Tuning is a term that started in 2004 with the creation of

tune Tour pros for our equipment and build it for them on the

to the ball at impact (club data), and how that affects ball

the R7 driver, the first adjustable driver ever launched to

spot. Several members have spent a lifetime circling the globe

flight (ball data).

the golfing public. This was a breakthrough and changed the

to adjust and service products for the best players in the world. Our Tour Team’s knowledge and experience was invaluable to the creation of our Tuned Performance philosophy and values.

When the art and science of Tuned Performance are executed at the highest level, the player is the recipient of equipment that inspires confidence and optimises performance.

traditional custom fitting process; a golfer would be measured and fit for a driver and the custom fitting session would end at the point of purchase. With adjustability products are now able to be tuned perpetually; adjustments can be made on an ongoing basis.

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LOFT UP+ FEATURE

THE ART

THE SCIENCE

Model

Look, feel (sound), trajectory, workability

Centre of Gravity, Launch Angle, Backspin Rate, Ball Speed

Face Angle

Loft

Centre of Gravity

Lie Angle

Shaft (flex, weight, length)

Grip (Size, Type)

Look at address Confidence

Look at address Confidence

Confidence

Look at address Confidence

Feel, Sound, Workability

Feel

Ball Start Direction, Trajectory, Shot Curvature

TUNING SUGGESTIONS Confirm the player is comfortable with the model’s look from address before tuning further. Changing models will significantly change the performance of a driver and may alter distance and consistent direction. Utilize TaylorMade’s loft sleeve to achieve the player’s desired face angle. Remember, changing loft 1° also changes face angle 1°. Increasing loft closes the face, while lowering loft opens the face.

Launch Angle, Backspin Rate, Trajectory, Forgiveness, Workability

Once the appropriate driver loft is selected, utilize TaylorMade’s loft sleeve to tune the exact loft to that particular player. Should the player be more conscious of look at address you may require the sliding weight to tune consistent direction.

Launch Angle, Backspin Rate, Trajectory, Forgiveness, Workability

Utilize TaylorMade’s sliding weight track to tune the player’s desired centre of gravity. Move the weight towards the heel to increase draw bias and towards the toe to increase fade bias.

Shot Shape (Slights Effect)

Launch Angle, Backspin Rate, Trajectory, Workability

N/A

Utilize TaylorMade’s loft sleeve to fine tune lie angle. Players seeking a more toe up appearance from address will prefer the upright loft sleeve settings and for toe down they will prefer the flatter settings. The sleeve features nine standard lie angle settings and three upright settings. Players seeking a stiffer, more boardy feel may prefer lower torque shafts, while players seeking a softer, more responsive feel may prefer a higher torque shaft. Some players see variations in launch conditions with different shafts, which is very dependant.

THE R' FAMILY

LAUNCH PARAMETERS

The R15 franchise of drivers incorporates a low and

A high launch angle and low spin-rate maximises distance

forward centre of gravity producing an unparalleled

for all players. When we talk about launch parameters

reduction in spin rates. To unlock distance gains and

we’re referring to ranges, not specific numbers. The chart

optimise performance the fitter only needs to increase

to the right lists ideal ranges according to ball speed.

the loft of the driver and the back spin will remain low.

(The reason the range of ideal backspin bottoms out at

Because of the CG Placement spin does not chase loft as

1700 RPM backspin is that’s where the ball begins to lose

fast as we are accustomed to. Normally as you increase loft, spin also increases at a rapid rate, but now low forward CG slows this process down. How much should you loft up? As high as you can until you see diminishing returns; where spin becomes too high.

Below are the range of optimum launch conditions to maximise distance at varying ball speeds BALL SPEED (MPH)

LAUNCH ANGLE (DEGREES)

SPIN -RATE (RPM)

185 -175

17° - 10.5°

1700 - 2600

170-160

17° - 11°

1700 - 2650

stability in the air).

155-145

17° - 14°

1700 - 2700

There is a wider range of acceptable launch conditions at

140-130

17° - 15°

1700 - 2750

125-115

17° - 15°

1700 - 2850