What year did the TaylorMade R1 black come out?

February 2013
TaylorMade R1 Driver – Product Details

Is the R1 driver forgiving?

Extremely forgiving, hot off the face and the most adjustable driver on the market. Tweaking the settings is very easy to implement. The design on the crown is daring to say the least and the sound at impact is loud and high-pitched.

Is the TaylorMade R1 driver good for beginners?

TaylorMade R1 It is very lightweight, which makes it a good choice for beginners. But despite being lightweight, it would make you feel satisfied when you swing it.

What does 9.5 u mean on the R1 driver?

Posted March 30, 2013. In case it wasn’t clear from the other posts, “U” stands for “upright” lie angle.

When was the TaylorMade R1 driver released?

2013
The TaylorMade R1 driver is the longest, most adjustable driver TaylorMade has brought to market for the 2013 season, an excellent option for golfers from a wide range of skill levels.

Does upright lie promote a draw?

The upright lie also promotes a left tilting spin axis, which leads to what’s generally described as draw spin. An upright lie angle basically gives you a head start, but depending on the severity of the slice conditions the golfer generates, it certainly won’t guarantee a draw.

What lie angle should my driver be?

Most standard golf drivers are going to have between 56 and 60 degrees for their lie angle. The lie angle is the number of degrees between the center of the hosel and the ground line. This angle needs to be measured while the club is on the ground.

What does upright setting on driver do?

The more upright setting tilts the face left of the target slightly. Also, when you increase loft on an adjustable driver, it often will close the face somewhat.

How does the TaylorMade R1 driver change loft?

For the R1 Driver the first piece of noticeable technology is the capability of the driver to change loft. Prior to the R1 the golfer had the flexibility to change the loft around a degree. With the R1, the golfer can now go from eight degrees to twelve with a single club. The technology that allows this is in the TaylorMade hosel design.

What kind of Golf Club is TaylorMade R1?

TaylorMade R1 Driver Golf Club, Adjustable Lofts From 8 To 12 Degrees. Stiff. Only 1 left!

Which is the most adjustable TaylorMade Golf driver?

The release of the R1 driver from TaylorMade is exciting because of how much customization the driver provides to both the golfer and the club fitter. TaylorMade launched the R1 by telling golfers that this was their most adjustable driver they had ever made.

What should the face angle be on a TaylorMade R1?

Turn down the loft to the minimum 8 degrees. Suddenly your face angle is 4 degrees open. With the loft set at the maximum of 12 degrees, the face angle is 4 degrees closed. What this means is that you’re going to have to assess your needs before you even begin to tweak your driver.