Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together some of the most innovative companies in their fields. Taylormades first driver with a speed pocket, making the sweetspot 25 per cent lower on the face. The taylormade jetspeed has a shallow profile, matte black crown head design and is the first driver to feature the speed pocket technology which promotes more distance on hits low on the clubface. And that is why i welcome the jetspeed for the average joe, but only after you cut an inch off the butt of the shaft. According to taylormade officials, jetspeed, which is set to replace the existing rbz stage 2 woods in december, is the first driver that features the new speed pocket in the sole taylormade. First driver with a speed pocket the jetspeed driver isnt called jetspeed for nothing. Las vegas my private jet was waiting just outside the hangar. Rated 5 out of 5 by slushpump from jim i already own the jet speed driver, 3wood and 5wood,so this was strictly an extension of my golfing needs.
Taylormade mens jetspeed golf driver, left hand, 10. Taylormade jetspeed driver discount prices for golf. Taylormade has gone from the most complex adjustable driver on the market in the r1 to the simplest in the jetspeed. Taylormade golf sldrjetspeed driver torque wrench tool.
Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together. Mark hits the jetspeed driver with the help of matthew lockey and talks about its design and launch. When you add the fact that this is taylormade s best sounding driver in ages, you have a driver that is on the must try list. Taylormades decision to include its speed pocket technology in the jetspeed driver is further proof of that. Specs as previously noted, the speed pocket technology is what makes the jetspeed unique. Sue from straight and long last year i purchased a newused driver and had amazing success.
Lowandforward cg promotes faster ball speed and lower spinrate for more distance. Sldr s fairway woods are equipped with the fujikura speeder 65 graphite 43. Adjust the loft by loosening the screw in the heel with the wrench, rotating the head, then tightening the screw. Taylormade was going to unveil its new jetspeed metal woods at jet speed to a. Mar 02, 2014 taylormade had record profits, but it did not translate to the course for joe golfer. The jetspeed hybrid features a redesigned speed pocket thats smaller and accounts for less weight, while remaining just as efficient at boosting the speed of the clubface. Why put the speed pocket in a driver, which is already at the cor limit of. The taylormade jetspeed rescue hybrids are built to do just what the name implies. The polymer is designed to be flexible to allow for the driver to flex freely and perform as intended but also prevent vibration as well. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Still confused as to why there is no tool and wondering if i go to a course whether theyll have a tool to use.
While some might see it as step backwards, i actually think it is a step in the right direction. How did the taylormade jetspeed hybrid perform in the tg hybrids test 2014. Originally installed in the speedblade irons, the speed pocket works in the jetspeed driver to promote less spin. Taylormade was going to unveil its new jetspeed metal woods at jet speed to a group of. Two taylormade jetspeed drivers were tested one with a shaved facethe other stock. Taylormade jetspeed vs callaway x2 hot pro duration. Yea, we know, they have released about 14 new drivers this year but the fact is they are not so much trying to get you to upgrade every 3 months.
Taylormade had record profits, but it did not translate to the course for joe golfer. Jetspeeds speed pocket also offers a huge performance advantage when impact is made low on the face, where most driver mishits occur, to minimize that added spin dramatically, to give you. The clubheads low profile and low center of gravity make it easier to get under the balls equator and launch it into the air, resulting in more. Golfmagic took both taylormade sldr driver and taylormade jetspeed driver 10. The same shaft was used for both heads, swapping the heads out every three shots. The addition of taylormade s speed pocket technology to its jetspeed driver promotes lowerspinning, higherlaunching shots than its predecessor, the rbz stage 2 driver. It also features a matrix velox t golf shaft, weighing 49 grams to help swing the club faster, which leads to faster ball speed and more distance. When a jet puts the pedal all the way to the metal its known as full military power. With so much attention given to the sldr driver, the jetspeed has been more of a stealth jet than a fighter jet in the amount of buzz created. Taylormade jetspeed driver hl degrees matrix velox m senior flex 65828a. Apr 03, 2014 taylormade has improved the speed pocket by filling it with polymer in order to prevent debris from getting into the pocket and hurting the performance of the driver. Taylormade s speed pocket is a groove cut into the sole of the club to allow the face to flex more.
In conclusion, the taylormade jetspeed driver will suit more amateur golfers than the sldr, as the higher spinning face will suit those whose driver clubhead speed is under 95mph. Nov 16, 20 taylormade jetspeed vs callaway x2 hot pro duration. Jan 29, 2014 when you add the fact that this is taylormades best sounding driver in ages, you have a driver that is on the must try list. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest taylormade jet speed driver on gc2 launch monitor. I spent some time hitting the jetspeed and last years rocketballz stage 2 and recorded an increase in ball speed of 5 mph. The speed pocket also dramatically improves performance on shots struck lower in the face, where, according to taylormade, most driver mishits occur. According to the company, the new speed pocket saves weight from the design and allows the shallower clubface to flex more than it did in previous slotted models, the rbz and rbz stage 2. The contrast between the silver face and black matte crown helps aim. Jetspeed s speed pocket also offers a huge performance advantage when impact is made low on the face, where most driver mishits occur, to minimize that added spin dramatically, to give you. Between the sldr and the jetspeed, this is the best year for taylormade drivers in a long time. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Taylormade has improved the speed pocket by filling it with polymer in order to prevent debris from getting into the pocket and hurting the performance of the driver. The main culprit behind all this power is the speed pocket and the jetspeed is the first taylormade driver in history to incorporate this technology. The first taylormade driver to fully utilize speed pocket soleslot technology, jetspeed has enlarged the faces sweet spot by 25.
Taylormade driver seniors flex righthanded golf clubs for. Find out how the speed pocket increases forgiveness and what happend to white crowns as the taylormade jetspeed driver gets all dark and. When you add the fact that this is taylormades best sounding driver in ages, you have a driver that is on the must try list. The taylormade jetspeed fairway wood isnt likely to break any sales or hype records, but that doesnt mean it isnt a really good fairway wood. Dec 20, 20 that is because the speed pocket that you know and love from the previous taylormade rocketballz and rbz stage 2 fairway woods has now found its way into the jetspeed driver. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. Jetspeed driver jetspeed fairway jetspeed rescue tour preferred irons combo.
Shop for taylormade jetspeed driver clubs at great prices on globalgolf. The 2014 taylormade jetspeed driver is a monster in the distance and forgiveness categories, outperforming the rocketballz stage 2 driver even as it breaks the mold of how a gameimprovement driver is designed. The low and front cg is a very different set up to the low and back cg of the rbz stage 2 driver so you do have a lot of choice at present and if you want a. The taylormade jetspeed rescue is a hybrid club that features the same polymerfilled cavity as the other jetspeed woods. That is because the speed pocket that you know and love from the previous taylormade rocketballz and rbz stage 2 fairway woods has now found its way into the jetspeed driver. The jet speed clubs have proven their value to me, and this was a great help to my game and confidence. Features and benefits of the taylormade jetspeed driver. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. The speed pocket is engineered to lower the spin on the driver.
If youre in the market for a forgiving driver this year, jetspeed is a good place to start. Nov 26, 2015 how did the taylormade jetspeed hybrid perform in the tg hybrids test 2014. Lowandforward cg promotes faster ball speed and lower spinrate for more distance long and light 46inch299 grams promotes faster swing speed for more distance and confidence. The biggest technology in this driver is the speed slot on the bottom of the. Taylormade driver m2 2017 12 degree right hand golf driver a flex. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Taylormade m1 is a popular option at the top of the price range. Taylormade claims its new jetspeed fairway wood is the longest and most playable fairway wood its ever created shock, horror so we headed onto. This helps keep spin to a minimum, while also offering better performance on shots. Dec 04, 20 taylormade claims its new jetspeed fairway wood is the longest and most playable fairway wood its ever created shock, horror so we headed onto the range with a flightscope monitor to find. Nov, 20 las vegas my private jet was waiting just outside the hangar. Jul 11, 2014 with so much attention given to the sldr driver, the jetspeed has been more of a stealth jet than a fighter jet in the amount of buzz created. All elements of this club converge to promote extreme velocity. Many taylormade drivers feature adjustable weights, but there are no adjustable weights on the taylormade jetspeed driver.
Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway rogue draw or callaway womens xr driver. It has a light overall weight to promote faster swing speed. Im convinced that the taylormade jetspeed driver deserves just as much attention as any other driver especially since it is many upgrades from its predecessor, the taylormade rbz stage 2. Taylormade m2 is a top selling option at the top of the price range. Rated 5 out of 5 by theunartist from undervalued and under appreicated this is a sweet 4 hybrid, gets the ball up quickly and for me travels up to 200210 yards total distance. Taylormades speed pocket is a groove cut into the sole of the club to allow the face to flex more. The strategically placed ultralow and forward cg position in the jetspeed head promotes a faster ball speed and low spin for extraordinary distance. Nov 26, 2015 taylormades first driver with a speed pocket, making the sweetspot 25 per cent lower on the face.
Taylor made jetspeed driver taylor made driver golfbidder. According to the company, the new speed pocket saves weight from the design and allows the shallower clubface to flex more than it did. The low and forward center of gravity, backed by the speed pocket, helps promote a faster ball speed, lower spin rate and improved distance. Jetspeed is the firstever driver to incorporate taylormade s renowned speed pocket technology. Taylormade sldr driver v taylormade jetspeed driver. Taylormade has another driver on the market, the jetspeed. Simply speedy taylormade has gone from the most complex adjustable driver on the market in the r1 to the simplest in the jetspeed. Used taylormade jetspeed driver in very good condition. Nov 28, 20 golfmagic took both taylormade sldr driver and taylormade jetspeed driver 10. May 05, 2014 the sldr s driver is available in four highlofted options 10, 12, 14 and 16, each equipped with the lightweight fujikura speeder 57 graphite shaft and taylormade hightraction grip. Taylor made jetspeed driver taylor made drivers golfbidder. In creating the name for the jetspeed driver taylormade considered the main strength of the club. Taylormade s first driver with a speed pocket, making the sweetspot 25 per cent lower on the face.