| Hot on the heels of the hugely impressive R9 on | | | | lower and deeper-back center of gravity (CG), |
| the market comes the TaylorMade R9 460 | | | | qualities that deliver a higher MOI for greater |
| driver that is not cheap, but fortunately, many | | | | forgiveness and a higher spin-rate, helping low-spin |
| shops offer discount for golf customers. It | | | | players keep the ball in the air longer for increased |
| combines the Flight Control Technology (FCT) of | | | | carry and distance. |
| the R9 driver with the sheer power and | | | | |
| wonderful forgiveness of a 460cc clubhead and a | | | | Larger than the original clubs on the market, the |
| longer, lightweight graphite shaft to promote | | | | 460 doesn't feature moveable weights which cuts |
| greater speed on every shot. Using Flight Control | | | | out some of the variables. The size instills |
| Technology any golfer can easily use the | | | | confidence as you'd expect, but the shape is still |
| TaylorMade wrench to adjust the face angle, loft | | | | ‘New Classic'. So while I like the extra cc's, |
| and lie of the R9 460 simply by loosening a bolt | | | | I'm still not a big fan of the shape. |
| and rotating the shaft into the preferred position. | | | | |
| This allows all golfers to enjoy a driver perfectly | | | | Both the R9 460 and the R9 sound powerful with |
| suited to their swing that promotes straighter and | | | | that pleasing titanium smash that now |
| longer drives. The R9 460 also helps promote | | | | characterizes all TM drivers. The TaylorMade R9 |
| draws and fades with different settings allowing | | | | 460 driver is clearly greatclub. It's sleek, innovative |
| for a side to side trajectory change of up to 40 | | | | and technologically superior to just about |
| yards, with the same settings also helping to | | | | everything else. Its price maybe a problem for |
| reduce hooks and slices. | | | | some golfers, but what if some shops offer |
| | | | | discount for golf purchasers? Don't miss this good |
| Compared to the R9 driver, the TaylorMade R9 | | | | chance. |
| 460 driver has a larger head, deeper clubface and | | | | |