First Adjustable Driver, TaylorMade R9 Driver Review

TaylorMade R9 driver truly is a new revolution in the golf driver category and is also the one of the hottest clubs in every golf shop. The R9 utilizes Taylor Made's legendary "Movable Weight Technology (MWT)" that was 1st introduced with the r7 metalwood product line. That technology allows players to change the clubs center of gravity by moving weight in different places, therefore promoting different launch conditions. Along with MWT, the R9 introduces a brand new feature, named Flight Control Technology (FCT). FCT gives the player the ability to adjust the loft, lie, and face angle of the club. This added technology with MWT makes the R9 driver virtually 24 drivers in 1. Being able to change and utilize these features truly makes the R9 driver suitable for all types of players, from touring professionals to high-handicappers.

 

Using a simple bolt positioned in the clubhead the TaylorMade R9 driver can be used in eight different positions and golfers can change position in seconds. This adaptability allows the R9 to promote shots which are higher, carry further and move right to left, which are lower, controlled and move left to right or which are neutral, mid height and straight. This makes the R9 one of the most workable and adaptable clubs on the market.

 

With its headshape the TaylorMade R9 driver has been described as a combination of the classical shape of the R7 Superquad and the triangular R7 Limited in what TaylorMade are calling ‘new classic'. It is certainly a handsome club that looks well at all angles, particularly at set up, and easily stand out from various clubs in any golf shop. At only 420cc or thereabouts, the head is neat and compact and with its deep face has a smaller footprint at address even at the end of a 45 inch shaft that is shorter than the typical modern standard of 46 inches.