Jetspeed driver head weight and distance

The driver shaft length will be 46 inches and weigh 49 grams. In addition to added ball speed and distance, the shaved face driver produced shots with lower launch and less spin, while maintaining similar accuracy to the conforming version. The 46 inch matrix velox t49 shaft is longer than standard for some extra ball speed and is very light at just 49 grams. Excelled from all lies, especially the range mat, launching higher than most with good distance. Cg and taylormades speed pocket, the jetspeed delivers great distance and the best solution to one of the most common driver mishits. Taylormade mens jetspeed golf driver for sale online ebay. Once the screw is removed, rotate the shaft to the appropriate setting by reading the numbers on the bottom of the shaft. How to attach lead tape to a golf club driver golfweek. A lightweight head coupled with the shaft mean you can generate more club head speed which translates into longer carry. Swing speed head speed ball speed jetspeed i g h h l a u n c h h ig h s p i n l o w n traditional rbz stage 2 low and forward cg promotes high launch with lower spin more weight forward new speed pocket. Taylormade achieves those dtype claims by offering more heel weight and a closed face at impact, along with increased offset and more upright position. He shows you what happens when he takes a normal swing with his driver golf club as is, then demonstrates the effect of a little bit. With the lightness and the deeper face of the driver, which is a cleveland hallmark, most golfers notice a higher ball flight, needing less rollout to actually obtain any distance.

The aeroburner has arrived on the market representing a replacement and upgrade for the previous taylormade model, the jetspeed driver. I got great clubhead speed and ball speed numbers with this head, which translated into on course bombs. The shaft is about and 1 12 longer my previous driver. The drivers head measures 460 cubic centimeters, and it is available in lofts of 8, 9. This may be attributable to a weight difference of nearly 20grams. In creating the name for the jetspeed driver taylormade considered the main strength of the club.

The company said the channel, which it referred to as a speed pocket, let the face flex more at impact, creating more ball speed and more distance, even on mishits. It is a high launching driver characterized by a consistent performance with forgiveness to spare as well. The first driver with speed pocket technology, its sure to improve with future models. Taylormade sldr driver v taylormade jetspeed driver golfmagic. 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. Lowandforward cg promotes faster ball speed and lower spinrate for more distance. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. Dec 20, 2018 its very common for the designers to gradually make the face angle more closed as the head loft increases due to the traditional targeting of less skilled and more likely to slice players for the higher lofted heads. Although there are now other newer contenders for the distance crown, the jetspeed still holds up fantastically well. I took both drivers out to the range yesterday to see which one hit longer.

This shaft, while long and very light, is built for increasing speed and maximizing overall distance. While not readily apparent in the data, we found club head speed increased with the shaved face. This video says how to use a wrench on a driver to change the clubface ultimately turning it. The sldr needs a lot of clubhead speed to make up for the low spin, so that is why the jetspeed is better. Its taken a bit of time to get used to how long and light it is, but when you connect it makes this amazing sound and the ball just flies. The speed pocket on those clubs was done to increase the distance and. In addition, if you are a golfer over 50, you need to look at more than the brand to get a driver that will maximize your distance. Though lacking the hype of the rbzs that preceded it, the jetspeed is a better, more versatile fairway wood. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Jul 10, 2015 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. Very nice straight ball flight, distance was approx 15 yards farther than my previous driver. Unlike everything else in the sldr family, and really unlike anything taylormade has produced on a large scale in years, nothing in the sldr s family offers an adjustable hosel. Adding some lead tape around the drivers grip can balance the clubs weight and make it more comfortable.

Director product creation swing speed head speed ball. Six golfers with handicaps ranging from 015 and driver swing speeds. Jetspeed is the first taylormade driver to take up the speed pocket and this promotes less spin, as well as greater ball speeds on shots struck below the. He shows you what happens when he takes a normal swing with his driver golf club as is, then demonstrates the effect of a little bit of lead tape in. Jetspeed is the first driver to incorporate our speed pocket, specifically to increase ball speed and distance on lowface impacts. Make offer golf white plate weight for taylormade sldr driver head 1pc. The rocketballz line was a very popular line of drivers and fairway woods. Mar 07, 2016 this is a gamble that really pays off and one can quickly and easily understand why a player of dustin johnsons caliber would add this powerful driver to his bag. The best driver specifications for golfers over 50. Weight is another key factor these days and at just under 300 grams, the jetspeed driver felt very light. The taylormade sldr driver has been touted as taylormades longest driver ever. For example, a driver with a lighter shaft has more weight concentrated in the clubhead.

Since i havent had my flightscope launch monitor for all my previous clubs i not 100% sure how much speed or distance, if any, i picked up but i can say this, the jetspeed simply. Jul 09, 2014 the shaft on the jetspeed driver is the matrix velox t. 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. Apr 03, 2014 the audience for the jetspeed is average golfers for whom the excitement of the movable weight technology in the sldr line does not tickle their fancy. Dec 20, 20 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. Adjust the loft of your taylormade driver to maximize your driving distance and spin by using the driver wrench to loosen the screw directly beneath the clubs shaft. The jetspeed is long and light 46 inches with a 299gram total weight, and the stock matrix velox t 49 shaft weighs just 50 grams. Jan 17, 2014 rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest taylormade jet speed driver on gc2 launch monitor. The overall lightweight club design allows you to produce faster swing speeds, generating higher ball speeds. The distance gained with this driver can be attributed to the previously mentioned aspects along with the clubs overall weight and length 46 and 299 gram total weight. Why drivers vary in length and swingweight do you ever wonder why drivers are a particular length or swingweight.

Loft one of the most important aspects of selecting the correct driver is picking the best loft. I was curious to see how the added weight effected my distance. Golfers playing the m2 driver can also choose to play the m2 dtype driver, which helps eliminate rightside misses and promotes added distance with a drawing ball flight. The stage 2 line was not nearly as popular as the original, and so once again taylormade decided to change it up with the jetspeed line of woods. And why they arent necessarily uniform throughout the industry. Using the same head, grip and length, you can see nearly a 5 swingweight point differential just by the balance point change. The price of this golf driver is pretty moderate, catering to customers of just about every budget. To a golfer switching to a lightershafted club, the relatively heavier clubhead may feel uncomfortable. Nov 28, 20 golfmagic took both taylormade sldr driver and taylormade jetspeed driver 10.

It was close, but the added weight increased my distance by about 1020 yards. The answers to these questions might be more complicated than what they appear. Head weight versus distance clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. The taylormade jetspeed driver is an innovative piece of golf equipment you may want to check out. The jetspeed is the first driver in the companys history to feature a speed. It is available in senior, regular, stiff and extra stiff. Taylormade sldr driver v taylormade jetspeed driver. The jetspeed fairway will fly higher than the sldr, but for the majority of golfers who may struggle with their driver then this could be a great alternative. Turning clubheads over, sldr owns a 20g sliding weight towards the front of. The tour velvet grip offers a sense of security when you swing this premium golf club on humid or wet days. Best golf drivers for distance and accuracy in 2020. The most popular weight range of shafts today for drivers is in the upper 60g range.

Weight is another key factor these days and at just under grams, the jetspeed driver felt very adjut. The right weight can mean an extra club in distance. New and cheap drivers from top brands like callaway, taylormade, and wilson, to name a few. The jetspeed is built well with all features functioning to improve speed, forgiveness and distance. Have your swing speed changed, is the trajectory too high or too low, not enough accuracy or simply want the same shaft as dustin johnson and jason day. Head weights, shaft weights and balance points oh my. Players seeking greater distance through light weight overall are certainly going to find this best golf club driver very useful to own and.

So, naturally this shaft is a perfect fit for the jetspeed driver. Best driver for 90 mph swing speed in 2020 golf sidekick. Nov 26, 2015 larger head that sits a touch closed will please mid to high handicappers. Impressive distance for a driver with this level of forgiveness. Find out if this is the driver to change your golf game and help you. May 05, 2014 like the sldr driver, the sldr s driver features the sliding sole weight mechanism that most associate with the sldr name. Shaft is the right weight in the driver its too light. The obvious fix was to add a little weight to the head, which i did. The jetspeed didnt suffer too much in the dispersion stakes, thanks to the head design. The taylormade mens jetspeed righthanded golf driver also comes with its own custom head cover, so you can protect your club immediately.

The stock shaft is the matrix velox t 49 in m, r, s, and x flex. Unfollow jetspeed driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It came with the head cover but not the torque wrench, i bought it separately though for not much money. I cant argue with the marketing, but for me it didnt work. Add weight to your driver golf club for more distance pga. Now you dont need to buy a new driver, just order a new shaft with an adapter that matches your swing.

Hoping to continue on the excitement taylormade released rocketballzier line called rbz stage 2. The gameimprovement jetspeed is, in many ways, a marked improvement over its predecessor, the rbz stage 2. Pga professional eric hogge explains why adding even the tiniest amount of weight to your driver golf club can have a big impact on the distance you get off the tee. Best golf drivers for golfers over 50 and senior golfers. But our first glance of the jetspeed driver is a positive one.

The superior distance this driver generates is accomplished by moving the center of gravity low and forward. Whats the difference between the sldr and jetspeed driver. What driver is dustin johnson using for 2015 golf tribune. In my last email to you, i told you a little about a great instructional cd i discovered on the golf swing called hit down dammit. You can adjust the loft to varying degrees between 8 and 12.