subject: Tradition look, Morden Quality, The Great R9 IRONS [print this page] Tradition look, Morden Quality, The Great R9 IRONS
TaylorMade's new R9 series has the classic look and shape of a traditional iron set but uses the distance & control technologies typically found in a more forgiving, oversize model.
Features:
Velocity-Control Chamber in 3 - 6-irons for increased consistency, ball speed and power.
One of the best models tested for distance and playability; high marks for consistency and accuracy, too; very stable through the hitting zone and a strong feel off the clubface; the compact head shape encourages shotmaking; customization definitely works, allowing testers to dial in their best fit; the pleasing, crisp sound is better than the r7's. However,
The TP shaft plays stiffit's not a terrific match for moderate swing speeds; triangular head is off-putting to some.
Innovative shock-absorption system in 3 - 6 irons for satisfying feel and sound. Deep undercut cavity and heel-toe weighting in short-irons for increased forgiveness. Beveled sole in every iron reduces turf resistance and promotes crisp contact. Optimized Inverted Cone Technology increases COR to promote distance. VCC foam, silicone shock absorber and vibration-quieting cavity badge prevent the irons from vibrating on off center shots.
So from reviews that:
"With R9, we try to maximize the fitting possibilities for each golfer. We engineer two independent and complementary adjustability systems into the head to cover a large range of ball-launch conditions. We use movable weight technology in combination with a variety of head angles and seamlessly integrate them into a beautiful shape."
Moreover,
You may recall that the USGA implemented a new rule last year that permits the use of "adjustable" clubs. At that time, Callaway, Nickent and TaylorMade debuted drivers with a locking mechanism (no epoxy) to connect the head and shaft. Now the age of adjustability takes on a new look thanks to TaylorMade's and Nike's latest creations. TaylorMade's R9 driver features "flight control technology" (FCT), which is an adjustable head-and-shaft system that gives you the ability to lock the clubhead into eight different settings.
How is this possible?
The shaft fits into an aluminum sleeve and then into the hosel at a 1-degree angle. You can't see it with the naked eye and it doesn't impair the club's structural integrity. But this subtle change creates the opportunity to tweak face angle (2 closed to 2 open), lie angle (1 upright to 1 flat) or loft (1 stronger or weaker than the stated loft). Company brass says FCT produces up to 40 yards of directional flight variance. That's good news for slicers or hookers. FCT combines with "movable weight" technology (three removable plugs) to generate as much as 75 yards of left-to-right shot bias, 3 difference in launch angle and 1,500 rpm of backspin.
