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LPGA Tour, TaylorMade Golf

TaylorMade Golf – World Nº2 Nelly Korda signs to play Stealth 2 HD driver and TP5 golf ball

January 17, 2023 – TaylorMade Golf and World No.2 on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings Nelly Korda have agreed to a multi-year partnership beginning at this week’s Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona.

The eight-time winner on the LPGA Tour, major champion and Olympic Gold Medalist will play a full bag of TaylorMade equipment and TP5 golf ball.

“The captivating talent and unparalleled drive to win Nelly possesses makes us proud to have her join our Team TaylorMade family. Nelly sets a standard of excellence that we are motivated to match by putting the highest performing equipment possible in her hands each week she competes. We are looking forward to working with Nelly towards accomplishing her goal of more major championships and victories on the LPGA Tour in the years to come,” says David Abeles, TaylorMade Golf President & CEO.

With testing still ongoing, at Lake Nona this week Korda’s TaylorMade staff bag will feature:

  • Driver: TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD (9.0°)
  • Fairway Woods: TaylorMade Stealth 2 3-wood (15.0°); TaylorMade Stealth 2 7-wood (21.0°)
  • Irons: TaylorMade P·770 (5-6 irons); TaylorMade P·7MC (7-PW)
  • Wedges: TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 (50°, 54°)
  • Golf Ball: TaylorMade TP5

“I signed with TaylorMade because of their proven ability to elevate the game of the best golfers in the world. In testing with the TaylorMade Tour Team, it was clear that not only was I working with high performing equipment, but also a team that shared my passion for working as hard as possible to be in the best position to win. I’m thrilled to be a part of Team TaylorMade,” says Nelly Korda.

Korda’s consistent delivery and desired draw shot shape made the Stealth 2 HD driver a perfect pair as she noted liking the look and feel of the draw bias head. In her irons, the 2023 P·770’s gave Korda added height to be able to hold greens from the 180-yard range, while in shorter irons the 2023 P·7MC’s provide the dispersion and distance control she was looking for.

After testing the TP5x and TP5 golf balls, Korda decided on TP5 as she was able to maintain a desired trajectory with softer feel and more spin around the greens.

Drivers, TaylorMade Golf

TaylorMade Golf – The MyStealth 2 programme allow you to put the Stealth 2 Plus driver in your element

January 11, 2023 – TaylorMade Golf continues its investment in personalization with the MyStealth 2 programme to allow golfers to have advanced personalization in the Stealth 2 Plus driver model.

This are the characteristics that can be personalized:

  • Face Colour: Red, Black, Yellow, Blue, Light Blue, Bright Green, Pink, Orange, Purple
  • Ring Colour: Red, Black, Gold, Silver, White, Charcoal
  • Crown Finish: Gloss or Satin
  • Top Line: Black or White
  • Sightline: Logo or No Logo
  • Weight Colours: Black or Chrome
  • Custom MyStealth 2 Headcover

MyStealth 2 has an RRP of 759€ and is offered in the Stealth 2 Plus model in 9° and 10.5° loft in both RH and LH. Preorder begins the 10th of January 2023 at TaylorMadeGolf.com and available at select retailers starting the 17th of February 2023.

Fairway Woods, Hybrids / Rescues, TaylorMade Golf

TaylorMade Golf – New Stealth 2 fairways and hybrids, featuring versatile designs and breakthrough technologies

January 10, 2023 – TaylorMade Golf continues its technological innovation in the fairway wood and Rescue categories with the announcement of the Stealth 2 fairway and Stealth 2 Rescue family. The latest line of Stealth 2 fairway woods and Rescue clubs continues to feature with breakthrough movable weight technologies and versatile designs.

The flagship model of the line is Stealth 2 Plus fairway, which features a heavy 50g sliding weight on the sole. This weight allows for three main settings, each with its own performance characteristics – creating three different fairway woods in one. The middle setting is the most versatile for optimal playability off the deck or off the tee. This standard setting will fit a wide range of golfers and has mid launch, mid-spin and consistently powerful distance.

Players can manipulate the weight to fit their swing or desired launch conditions. Shifting it to the front reduces spin and creates a piercing trajectory for added distance off the tee. This setting is also ideal for high-spin golfers who want to knock off spin for increased roll out and distance.

“We anticipate the forward setting being popular on Tour, particularly among players like Collin Morikawa who have historically used our 13.5° Rocket 3-wood for increased distance and a low spin/low launch. The versatility of Stealth 2 Plus will allow for this type of “rocket” setting but ultimately its versatility is its greatest appeal.”

“Adjusting the movable weight creates noticeable performance differences in terms of launch, spin and distance, allowing golfers to dial in the preferred flight characteristics that their game, course and conditions require,” says Tomo Bystedt, Senior Director of Product Creation.

Positioning the weight all the way back is the most forgiving setting. It adds spin and increases MOI for enhanced performance on off-centre strikes. This setting also encourages a steeper descent angle with more spin, creating a performance option for players who possess the power and speed to attack par 5s with their second shots – helping them to hold the green more easily.

The combination of the sliding weight along with an FCT Loft Sleeve gives Stealth 2 Plus a massive spin and loft range, checking in at +/- 2° of loft and approximately +/- 550 RPMs of spin. These two functions allow players to customise the club to fit their specific needs and playing style.

The Stealth 2 fairway builds on the success of the original Stealth fairway, which was among the most played fairway woods on the PGA Tour in 2022. It features a slightly lower profile 3D carbon crown that pushes CG down and pulls mass away from the high toe area, allowing more weight to be positioned rearward for optimal forgiveness and maximum playability.

The V Steel sole continues to play a pivotal role with the Stealth 2 fairway. This iconic TaylorMade technology is dual-purpose:

1)  Helping to drive weight low for deeper CG.

2)  Improving turf interaction and providing the versatility to take on a variety of lies.

Another unique addition to the TaylorMade fairway family is the all-new Stealth 2 HD, engineered to maximise forgiveness and deliver easy playability for golfers at every level. A radical departure from traditional TaylorMade designs, it features an ultra-high MOI construction with an oversized 200cc head.

A larger, low-profile sole helps the club hug the ground at address and makes it easier to achieve a high launch, while internal weighting encourages a draw-bias ball flight. Stealth HD has the highest MOI of any TaylorMade fairway wood and expands the limits of forgiveness in terms of off-the-deck playability. For golfers who have historically struggled to produce successful shots with their fairway woods, this ground-breaking design will be an exciting and easy-to-hit alternative.

Every Stealth 2 fairway and Rescue features a new Advanced Inverted Cone Technology, an intelligent design that optimises the face thickness profile of each individual club type to ensure peak performance regardless of face size, shape or material. Engineered to maximise speed and enhance durability, the design is thinnest at true centre and around the edges, with a thicker mantle surrounding centre face.

“Advanced ICT takes a proven TaylorMade concept and pushes it to the next level. We’ve now optimised variable face thickness for each individual club, so that every face on a Stealth 2 fairway or Rescue has been specifically engineered for that club. This design feat is a testament to our team’s relentless drive to improve on every aspect of our products year after year,” add Matt Johnson, Principal Engineer, Advanced Design.

SPECIFICATIONS

Stealth 2 Plus, Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 HD fairways will be available for preorder on January 10 and at retail on February 17, 2023. Stealth 2 Plus has an RRP of 479€ and will be offered in 3/15° and 5/18° lofts. It will be offered in the Mitsubishi Kai’li Red FW (75X, 75S, 65R), with a variety of custom shaft options available. Stealth 2 Plus fairways come stock with the Golf Pride’s Z-Grip (52g).

Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 HD have an RRP of 379€. Stealth 2 will be offered in lofts of 3/15°, 3HL/16.5°, 5/18°, 7/21° and 9/24°. Shaft offerings include Fujikura Ventus TR Red FW (6-S, 5-R, 5-A), with a variety of custom shaft options available. Stealth 2 HD will be offered in lofts of 16°, 19° and 22°. Fujikura Speeder NX Red is the stock shaft offering with a variety of custom shaft options available. Both models come stock with Golf Pride’s Z-Grip (52g).

Stealth 2 HD Women’s Fairway is offered in lofts of 16°, 19° and 22°, and comes stock with the Aldila Ascent Ladies 45 shaft and Lamkin Ladies Sonar grip.

STEALTH 2 PLUS, STEALTH 2 AND STEALTH 2 HD RESCUE CLUBS

For the first time, TaylorMade is releasing a trio of Rescue clubs within the same family: Stealth 2 Plus, Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 HD, each designed with a specific golfer and performance goal in mind.

Stealth 2 Plus Rescue features a compact tour-inspired shape that lends itself to enhanced shot making. It combines the control and workability of a long iron with the added forgiveness of a Rescue.

Compared to the original Stealth Rescue, CG is positioned lower in the Stealth 2 head for a more centered CG projection that leads to optimal launch and spin. A mass pad positioned at the back of the club further increases MOI for forgiveness and playability.

Stealth 2 HD is new to the family and utilises a larger but lower overall profile along with internal draw-bias weighting to deliver high launch and easy-to-hit performance. Higher lofts than traditional Rescue clubs promote better launch and help golfers get the ball airborne faster at moderate swing speeds.

With versatile designs and breakthrough technologies, the Stealth 2 family of fairway woods and Rescue clubs has the potential to change the trajectory of fairway and hybrid design for years to come. Golfers of all abilities will be able to find a club that fits their needs and helps them improve their game.

SPECIFICATIONS

Stealth 2 Plus, Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 HD Rescues clubs will be available for preorder on January 10 and at retail on February 17, 2023. Stealth 2 Plus has an RRP of 329€ and will be offered in lofts of 2/17°, 3/19.5° and 4/22°. It will be offered in the Mitsubishi Kai’li Red HY (95X, 85S, 75R) shaft, with numerous custom shaft options available. It comes stock with the Golf Pride’s Z-Grip (52g).

Stealth 2 Rescue has an RRP of 299€ and will be offered in lofts of 3/19°, 4/22°, 5/25°, 6/28° and 7/31°. It will be offered in the Fujikura Ventus Red TR HB (7-S, 6-R, 5-A) shaft, with numerous custom shaft options, as well as Lamkin’s Crossline 360 grip (47g).

Stealth 2 HD Rescue has an RRP of 299€ and will be offered in lofts of 3/20°, 4/23°, 5/27° and 6/31°. It will be offered in the Fujikura Speeder NX Red (60-S, 50-R, 50-A) shaft, with numerous custom shaft options available. Stealth 2 HD Rescue comes stock with the Lamkin Crossline 360 grip (47g).

Stealth 2 HD Women’s Rescue offerings include the Aldila Ascent Ladies shaft and the Lamkin Ladies Sonar grip (38g). Loft offerings include 4/23°, 5/27° and 6/31°.

Irons, TaylorMade Golf

TaylorMade Golf – New Stealth HD Irons, designed to help developing golfers find more success in the game

January 10, 2023 – TaylorMade Golf, the industry leader in innovation and technology, today announces the all-new Stealth HD irons – an unconventional approach to helping developing golfers find success in the game.

The original Stealth iron featuring Cap Back design for more forgiveness excelled at bringing golfers everywhere better shots more often and will continue as the brand’s marquee game improvement iron. With the addition of Stealth HD, the company welcomes a wider breadth of golfers to Team TaylorMade with a more forgiving, easy-to-launch max game improvement option.

Development of this iron started from the ground up, as TaylorMade embarked on a journey to create an iron unlike any other in the brand’s history. Product creationists and engineers surveyed golfers in the max game improvement demographic to understand what they need, how they play golf and gather data on their performance. Research included extensive product testing as well as in-depth interviews with the target golfers for Stealth HD.

Taking design inspiration from the data, Stealth HD was engineered to deliver performance where this player needs it most. An ultra-low-profile head shape in the long irons drives CG lower to help get the ball airborne with ease – a critical component for defining success among this player set. Progressive head sizes, meaning that each club is uniquely shaped and gets incrementally larger from 5-iron through pitching wedge, help independently optimize the performance of each iron.

An increased sole radius and innovative step-down design along the bottom of the club round out the all-new shape. Testing confirmed that increasing the sole arc from heel to toe led to more shots high on the face, which translates to higher launch and further helps this golfer get the ball airborne. The step-down sole is designed to boost playability by reducing the amount of surface area that contacts the turf.

An asymmetric draw-bias face was incorporated in direct response to golfer interviews, as players within this demographic associated “successful shots” with any result that flew straight or had a draw shape. High COR and fast ball speeds are an added benefit of the new face construction.

In addition, TaylorMade increased loft throughout the Stealth HD iron set to correspond with findings from a proprietary simulation tool – which factors in relevant design variables to optimize carry distance, launch angle and spin at slow to moderate swing speeds.

“In working with players in this category, we exhausted all optimization tools to determine the ideal loft for each iron in the set. Incorporating higher lofts was done purposefully and with intent. Our goal was to provide as much launch and spin as possible without sacrificing distance, and what we found was this design strategy often led to increased carry distance for the developing golfer when compared to traditional super game improvement irons with stronger lofts.”

“By combining this totally unique construction with our existing technologies, we created a high launching, easy-to-hit iron with surprisingly exceptional feel,” says Matt Bovee, Director, Product Creation Irons.

While the head was made for slow to moderate swing speeds, performance effects are seen at every level of skill and speed. The Stealth HD iron is a great option for fitters and any player who struggles to launch the ball consistently. The full package of design elements provides forgiveness and distance for developing golfers, all while maintaining a premium aesthetic.

In addition, Stealth HD irons incorporate proven TaylorMade technologies such as Cap Back Design, a Thru Slot Speed Pocket and the ECHO Damping System, a trio that creates a flexible and responsive face with exceptional feel.

SPECIFICATIONS 

Stealth HD irons will be available for preorder on January 10 and at retail on February 17, 2023. The new irons have an RRP per iron of 170€ for steel and 190€ for graphite and will be available from 5-PW with AW, SW and LW (RH Only) available. Stock shaft offerings include KBS Max 85 MT (steel) and Fujikura NX Red/Silver (graphite), with a variety of custom shaft options. Stealth HD irons come stock with the Lamkin Crossline Black/Red grip (47g).

Stealth HD Women’s Irons offering includes the Aldila Ascent Ladies shaft and the Lamkin Ladies Sonar grip (38g).

Drivers, TaylorMade Golf

TaylorMade Golf – More Carbon and more ‘Fargiveness’ with the Stealth 2 family of Carbonwood drivers

January 10, 2023 – One year ago, TaylorMade Golf transformed the trajectory of driver technology with the groundbreaking Stealth Carbonwood drivers, featuring the first-of-its-kind lighter and faster 60X Carbon Twist Face. After a strong year in the marketplace and on professional tours across the world, carbon-face driver performance is just getting started as TaylorMade introduces the Stealth 2 Plus, Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 HD drivers.

Stealth 2 Carbonwood drivers combine the speed of Stealth with technological advancements that create a new level of forgiveness.

THIS IS FARGIVENESS

Building on the speed producing success of the original 60X Carbon Twist Face that optimised energy transfer for fast ball speeds, the new face design in Stealth 2 features an advanced version of Inverted Cone Technology (ICT). The new ICT is designed to maintain ball speed on off-centre strikes and increase forgiveness, or as TaylorMade like to call that combination: Fargiveness.

A more pronounced ICT produces a thinner face on the edges and a thicker centre face, engineered to spread speed around the perimeter. Stealth 2’s face weighs just 24g (2g lighter than the original Stealth face) and is designed to have an expanded COR area for a larger sweet spot and boosted performance across the entire face.

“There are two main ways to produce forgiveness in a driver, by optimising the face and by optimising the body. Building off the 60X Carbon Twist Face in the original Stealth that led to ball speed gains for golfers across various skill levels, with Stealth 2 we challenged ourselves to bring more forgiveness in each of the three models.”

“We accomplished that through introducing our modified face construction focused on forgiveness on the outside of the face, and a brand-new carbon-based modular body construction,” says Tomo Bystedt, Senior Director Product Creation, CarbonwoodTM and Metalwoods.

THE MORE CARBON THE BETTER

Stealth 2 is the first driver in TaylorMade’s history that has more carbon (including composites) than any other material by volume. TaylorMade has gradually increased the usage of carbon over the last five years and when compared to first generation Stealth there is a 75 percent increase in carbon in Stealth 2 Plus and nearly double in Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 HD.

What does more Carbon mean? More Carbon creates more discretionary mass that can be re-located for a higher Moment of Inertia (MOI) and optimal CG location. The additional carbon has enabled the engineers to increase total MOI in the Stealth 2 Plus driver by nine percent from Stealth Plus.

Carbon is seen in Stealth 2 drivers with a: Carbon Crown, Carbon Reinforced Composite Ring, Carbon Sole and the 60X Carbon Twist Face. The only parts made of metal in Stealth 2 clubheads are the titanium collar on the front of the club that holds the hosel and frames the face, and front and rear weights that vary by model.

The added Carbon Reinforced Ring provides constructional strength, durability and mass savings that allowed engineers to form a more complex and functional shape.

“The modular carbon body construction of Stealth 2 represents our commitment to carbon as the leading material in every TaylorMade driver we produce. It was clear that the breakthroughs we had with Stealth were just the beginning in terms of the performance we can extract from this technology platform.”

“A primarily carbon-based head construction is revolutionising where we are able to position mass in a driver and this allows us to finely tune the launch, spin and MOI in each of the three Stealth 2 driver models,” add Tomo Bystedt, Senior Director Product Creation, Carbonwood and Metalwoods.

GROUNDBREAKING TECHNOLOGY REMAINS

Stealth 2 maintains various technological innovations that made the original Stealth driver a powerhouse at all levels of golf.

The 60X Carbon Twist Face is encased by a polyurethane nanotexture cover that is used to fine tune launch and spin to optimise total distance regardless of playing conditions.

The Inertia Generator remains the foundational source of refined aerodynamic properties. The result is a slippery-fast head shape that aids in swing speed generation on the downswing while retaining high MOI, for golfers at every level.

TaylorMade’s flexible Thru-Slot Speed Pocket design is engineered to maximise ball speeds and produce additional forgiveness on low-face strikes.

The engineers of the company obsessed over creating the perfect acoustics with Stealth 2 in order to produce a sound and feel that TaylorMade drivers are known for. They used a combination of carbon panel curvature, shape, and thickness to finely tune acoustics, delivering a sound profile that is both bright and powerful.

PERFORMANCE COMPARISON OF STEALTH 2 PLUS,
STEALTH 2 AND STEALTH 2 HD DRIVERS

STEALTH 2 PLUS

Because of weight savings from the usage of carbon materials, engineers were able to incorporate the use of a 15g sliding weight track designed to help golfers dial in shot shape by shifting mass on the sole to create the desired ball flight. Stealth 2 Plus is the lowest spinning driver in the family.

STEALTH 2

The reconstructed Stealth 2 driver delivers high MOI performance with a heavy 25g tungsten weight positioned on the Inertia Generator. The TSS (TaylorMade Swingweight System) weight is strategically located on the sole to encourage optimal launch and spin properties, delivering complete performance while allowing the driver to be tuned for swingweight in custom. The carbon ring on Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 HD stands out, as it is completely red and visible at address unlike Stealth 2 Plus.

STEALTH 2 HD

Engineers utilised weight savings from the full-body carbon construction to shift the Inertia Generator with its heavy 30g weight closer to the heel in Stealth 2 HD, creating high launch and draw-bias with extreme MOI. Stealth 2 HD is the most stable and forgiving driver in the family.

STEALTH 2 HD WOMEN’S

Featuring a lighter head weight than the standard HD model and a unique colourway, Stealth 2 HD Women’s driver is designed to enhance clubhead speed. It maintains the high MOI head design for easy, high launch with a draw bias.

SPECIFICATIONS

Stealth 2 Plus, Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 HD drivers will be available for preorder on January 10 and at retail on February 17.

Stealth 2 Plus has an RRP of 669€ and will be offered in 8°, 9° and 10.5° lofts. Shaft offerings include Mitsubishi Kai’li Red 60 (X, S, R) and Project X HZRDUS Black (Gen 4) 60 (X/6.5, S/6.0). Stealth 2 Plus comes stock with Golf Pride’s Z-Grip Plus 2 Black/Red (52g).

Stealth 2 and Stealth 2 HD have an RRP of 649€ and will be offered in 9°, 10.5° and 12° lofts. Stealth 2 shaft offerings included Fujikura Ventus Red TR 5 (S, R, A) and Mitsubishi Diamana S+ 60 (X, S, R). The Stealth 2 HD shaft offering is Fujikura Speeder NX Red 60 (S) and 50 (R, A). Both models come with Golf Pride’s Z-Grip Plus 2 Black/Red (52g) grip.

Stealth 2 HD Women’s comes in 10.5° and 12° lofts with Adila Ascent Ladies 45 shaft and Lamkin Ladies Sonar (38g) grip.

For all offerings, numerous custom shaft and grip options are available through the Custom department. The custom process allows us to build the ideal club for any golfer – it’s not women’s equipment or men’s equipment, but the right equipment.

Clubfitting, TaylorMade Golf

TaylorMade Golf – All-new SelectFit Kit, a revolutionary Custom Fitting Technology

December 12, 2022 – At TaylorMade Golf, the performance of the golfer is taken personally. Not only are TaylorMade engineers and product visionaries dedicated to bringing the most innovative products to the marketplace, but also are committed to creating the best possible fitting experience to maximise performance for every golfer.

TaylorMade engineers simply asked this question: how can we allow fitters to be capable of having a wide range of loft and lie options in one single right or left handed head? Enter the all- new SelectFit Kit, a revolutionary custom fitting system that is a one-of-a-kind technological breakthrough not before seen in the industry.

The SelectFit Kit has adjustment sleeves that give fitters the ability to fit a golfer from three degrees upright to three degrees flat and two degrees strong to two degrees weak on the same head. The two lie adjustment sleeves and one loft adjustment sleeve create the never-before- seen adjustability in this new system.

So, how will this new system be used in a fitting?

While using the same SelectFit shaft matrix that is currently in fitting centres, fitters will continue to use the red and blue arrow system and can achieve a variety of lofts and lies with the twist of a wrench.

If the fitter starts with a standard lie and wants to try a flatter option, they will rotate the sleeve around, line up the markings and adjust it to as much as three degrees flat. If that adjustment was too much, the fitter can swap the sleeves out and match up the head with the sleeve that has the two degrees flat marking.

Then, the fitter can dial in launch and spin to maximise distance with the adjustment options on the loft sleeve, by matching the desired red loft designation to the red arrow. Previously, it would have taken 12 different heads to create this level of loft and lie adjustability for a fitter.

“The all-new SelectFit Kit is born from the mindset of TaylorMade being global leaders in customisation and personalisation and being fully invested in making every golfer at all levels better today than they were yesterday. We are very excited to be able to provide more iron models with more options to more locations across the world with the SelectFit Kit and are confident this will result in TaylorMade being the go-to for custom fitters and golfers everywhere,” says Tom Fisher, Director, Global Custom.

TaylorMade retail partners across the world can now use the SelectFit Kit in their fittings on all TaylorMade irons, including the all-new P·770, P·7MC and P·7MB irons.

Irons, TaylorMade Golf

TaylorMade Golf – The evolution of the P·700 Series arrives with the All-New P·770, P·7MC and P·7MB Irons

December 6, 2022 – TaylorMade Golf company, an industry leader in technological innovation, announces the latest evolution of its acclaimed P·700 Series with the all-new P·770, P·7MC and P·7MB irons. The three irons join P·790 to form a family built upon three main pillars: feel, craftsmanship and performance.

P·770: BUILT FOR THOSE WHO LOVE THE GRIND

The all-new P·770 features a compact, tour proven shape with a thinner top line, less offset in long irons and a shorter blade length when compared to P·790. With its hollow body construction and forged L-Face, the 2022 P·770 yields elevated distance, forgiveness and excellent feel in a smaller sized head.

P·770 features FLTD CG, a strategic design that positions the centre of gravity (CG) lowest in long irons and progressively shifts it higher throughout the set to the shorter, weaker lofted irons. The tungsten weighting scheme in the long and middle irons has been redesigned, shifting more weight to the longer irons’ low tungsten mass, and a reduction in the middle irons’ tungsten, resulting in an ascending CG through the set.

This encourages easier launch and playability in the long irons, while optimising trajectory and spin in the scoring clubs. The intuitive concept promotes consistency and control from top to bottom.

The sound and feel of P·770 are pristine with the addition of SpeedFoam Air, the technology introduced in 2021 with the launch of P·790. SpeedFoam Air dampens sound and strategically supports the face with a material 69 percent less dense than SpeedFoam, which was seen in the prior generation of P·770.

In addition to the added speed made possible by the thinnest P·770 face TaylorMade has produced, the Thru-Slot Speed Pocket and Inverted Cone Technology help unlock increased ball speed across the face and forgiveness low in the face, where mis-hits happen most commonly.


“P·Series irons need to be technical, elegant and timeless and the new P·770 design has all of that in spades. We wanted to take as much performance and hide it on the inside of the iron to where you look at it and it looks like a clean and classic iron with the pearl satin chrome finish and a hint of mirror on the toe.”

“On the inside, the technology we have poured into this iron creates a product that we believe is truly one of one in this space,” says Matt Bovee, Director, Irons Product Creation.

P·770 – Specifications, Pricing & Availability

P·770 irons are available for preorder on 6th of December and at retail beginning the 20th of January, 2023 for an RRP of 220 Euros per iron. P·770 is offered in 3-PW/AW and comes equipped with KBS Tour Steel shafts (X 130g, S 120g) as well as Golf Pride Z-Grip 360 in Grey/Black.

P·7MC: PLAY AS GOOD AS THEY LOOK

With precision playability and a hint of forgiveness, every angle of the all-new P·7MC is meticulously scrutinised to meet the performance demands of the game’s best ball strikers.

The tour-inspired P·7MC fits the eye of discerning players. With minimal offset and perimeter weighting, this classically shaped iron delivers ultimate control and precision. A narrow sole and tight leading edge ensure consistency through the turf.

TaylorMade’s Compact Grain Forging process uses 2,000 tons of pressure, more than double the industry standard. Used in both P·7MC and P·7MB, the additional force gave TaylorMade engineers precision control at a micro level, producing a tighter grain structure for the best possible feel and strength properties.

Compact Grain Forging delivers a refined composition inside and out. The sophisticated craftsmanship comes to life with a satin finish and forged “Metal-T” within the cavity back, creating the unmistakable aesthetic of a premium TaylorMade iron.

Precision in P·7MC is paramount, which is why the face of this iron is continued to be machined. Machining the face ensures precision and quality with TaylorMade’s most aggressive score line geometry for exacting shot making.

“There’s no better feeling than a solidly hit forged iron. For pure ball strikers, the consistency of P·7MC rivals anything in the marketplace today and has been a favorite among skilled golfers. For players who chose to combo, our cohesive design language allows you to seamlessly pair it with either P·770 or P·7MB.”

“No two golfers play the game exactly alike, and one of the things I love about our P·Series family is the ability for golfers to personalise a set to match their needs and maintain aesthetic unity”, says Matt Bovee.

P·7MB: THE ULTIMATE IN SHOT MAKING

The all-new P·7MB was designed for the best ball strikers in the world who demand surgical control and precision shot making. Each strike with P·7MB is sensory overload, delivering unfiltered feedback and best-in-class feel.

As a result of detailed feedback from testing with Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa, P·7MB features a shorter blade length, brand new sole geometry, and progressive offset to create a minimalist profile that’s designed to control shot shape and trajectory.

The sole of P·7MB is one millimeter narrower than previous, meaning TaylorMade engineers had to add slightly more bounce to the leading edge which creates a completely different sensation through the turf.

Total effective bounce is a combination of sole width and bounce angle, which engineers were able to perfect by increasing the bounce angle to keep the sole from getting caught in the turf.

“The narrower sole width of P·7MB is a direct result of testing and feedback from Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa and our TaylorMade Tour pros. Rory and Collin worked with us to identify the right sole geometry and bounce to match what they were looking for and we perfected that with P·7MB.”

“Having two of the best players in the world being a driving force behind the design of this iron have us extremely excited to bring it to the marketplace,” concludes Matt Bovee.

P·7MB is a seamless blend of traditional muscle back iron performance with a contemporary look and design. The shorter blade length of P·7MB allowed TaylorMade engineers to create an updated backbar using symmetrical geometry.

This allows for more mass to be positioned directly behind the face to support the point of impact and elevate feel. This design creates a timeless look both in the playing position and in the bag.

P·7MB also features the Compact Grain Forging and machined face and grooves that are also seen in P·7MC.

P·7MC & P·7MB – Specifications, Pricing & Availability

P·7MC & P·7MB are available for preorder on the 6th of December 6 and at retail beginning the 20 of January, 2023 for an RRP of 220 Euros per iron. P·7MC & P·7MB are offered in 3-PW and come equipped with KBS Tour Steel shafts (X130g, S 120g) as well as Golf Pride Z-Grip 360 in Grey/Black.

Ladies, TaylorMade Golf

TaylorMade Golf – Launch of Kalea Premier: Premium technology meets elegant design for female golfers

August 15, 2022 – TaylorMade Golf Company’s foundation is built upon the ability to bring the highest performing equipment to golfers of all skill levels. Today, TaylorMade introduces Kalea Premier, the company’s newest women’s range specifically engineered for lightweight speed, easy launch, and max forgiveness.

Every club in the Kalea Premier range is backed by proven technologies and fully fashioned to deliver more longdrives, more precise iron shots and more clutch putts.

“Kalea Premier is a combination of proven TaylorMade technologies, which are tuned specifically to give women in these segments the best performance, and the most visually stunning designs on the market. Our research has shown that women will no longer accept a half-hearted approach to product design in any industry.”

“We’ve been continuously mindful of this and have created a design language that utilises a combination of rich colours and refined textures with premium materials to create a sophisticated and elegant product line for women,” said Tomo Bystedt, Senior Director, Carbonwoods & Metalwoods.

PREMIUM DESIGN & PERFORMANCE

Speed, forgiveness, and allure in a single driver. With a weight saving carbon crown and carbon sole plus a 22g steel rear back weight, Kalea Premier is engineered for advanced forgiveness by combining a low and back CG with an ultra-lightweight head construction that promotes faster swing speeds. Repositioning the Inertia Generator towards the heel encourages optimal launch and spin to fuel distance at moderate and slower swing speeds.

FINDING FAIRWAYS

Fairway woods play a critical role for many women golfers. Kalea Premier offers easy-to-launch designs with added versatility and a 37% larger face than its predecessor. Designed to optimise forgiveness, each loft is the same size and features V Steel technology with refined weight distribution for forgiveness, versatility, and silky turf interaction.

EXTREME PLAYABILITY & EASY LAUNCH

A versatile V Steel sole design helps the Kalea Premier Rescue produce high launching shots from any lie. The head features a unique design with a larger face than prior generation Kalea but with very low CG to promote forgiveness while maintaining a high, easy launch. The lightweight construction also promotes faster swing speeds and gives golfers the confidence to stare down any shot.

FEEL & FORGIVENESS

Kalea Premier irons are powered by Cap Back Design, which provides stability within the topline and upper perimeter of the face, working in conjunction with the Speed Pocket to optimise face flexibility, ball speed and distance. The Cap Back Design also helps minimise unwanted vibrations in the head to deliver a soft and solid feel. Head shaping has been designed uniquely for Kalea Premier to create Super Game Improvement iron forgiveness in a sleeker and more elegant overall profile.

TOUR-PROVEN SPIDER TECHNOLOGY

This modern mallet brings the renowned Spider stability and forgiveness to a head shape that is 15% more compact compared to Spider Tour. Pure Roll technology encourages optimal forward roll, as well as better sound and feel, while a long single sightline delivers a simple but powerful alignment tool. The putter also features a specially designed 70g graphite shaft, which reduces overall club weight without impacting MOI and stability.

STYLE & FUNCTION

Kalea Premier has its own lightweight cart bag that embodies function and style. It features a premium heathered nylon material with 7 pockets, a 14-way top and structured base, delivering a combination of functionality and clean aesthetics.

THE IMPORTANCE OF CUSTOM FIT

The all-new Kalea Premier emphases TaylorMade’s commitment to providing women golfers of all abilities and swing speeds with the best performing golf clubs for them. Alongside the Stealth Women’s range, Kalea Premier will be available via custom allowing the golfer to choose the exact setup which suits them, including a variety of shaft and grip options available. Combined with the ability to tweak loft and lie it allows the golfer to achieve their desired performance for every club in their bag.

PRICING & SPECIFICATIONS

Kalea Premier is available for preorder starting August 15th and at retail on September 2nd. Individual clubs have the following RRP: Driver, 479€; Fairway, 279€; Rescue, 229€; Irons, 150€ per iron; Putter, 289€.

The Kalea Premier Driver is offered in a 12.5º loft (RH & LH) with a stock 44.25’’ Kalea Premier 40 shaft and Lamkin Sonar 38g 0.580 Round grip. Fairways offered are: 3-wood (17.0°), 5-wood (20.5°) and 7-wood (23.0° – RH only). Fairways are equipped with the stock Kalea Premier 40 shaft and Lamkin Sonar 38g 0.580 Round grips.

Kalea Premier Rescue clubs are offered in 23°, 27°, 31° and 35° (RH only) with the stock Kalea Premier 40 shaft and Lamkin Sonar 38g 0.580 Round grips. Iron offerings are 6-PW, AW and SW with the same shafts and grips. The Spider Mini Putter (RH & LH) features an L-neck hosel, 33’’ graphite shaft and a SuperStroke GTR 1.0 grip.

TaylorMade Golf, Wedges

TaylorMade Golf – With MyHi-Toe 3, customizes your short game with the innovative wedge to your taste

August 10, 2022 – The launch of the new Hi-Toe 3 wedge is a big revolution for the short game of all types of players. But TaylorMade Golf goes one step further and has taken your short game more personally, through the MyHi-Toe 3 program.

With MyHi-Toe 3 a number of additional elements of personalisation are available, allowing golfers to create the new wedge entirely as they wish. They can choose from four different finishes, including classic brushed copper, chrome, black and raw, before selecting text, logos, and paint fills to create a purely unique design.

A complete list of customisable options includes: Finish, Grip, Shaft, Length, Personalised, Text, Loft & Bounce, and Custom Paints Fills (Logos, Icons, Carbon Steel, Hosel Rings, and Text).

Price & Availability: MyHi-Toe 3 is available for order now at taylormadegolf.co.uk and taylormadegolf.eu with an RRP of 219 Euros.

Custom shaft options include Project X T 6.0 (s), KBS S Taper Black (s), KBS C-Taper T (s), KBS C-Taper Lite (s), KBS Tour T (s), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue (s), True Temper DG105 (s), True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 Black (s), KBS Hi Rev 2.0 115g (w), and True Temper Dynamic Gold S200.  

Custom grip options include Golf Pride New Decade White/Black, Golf Pride MCC Plus 4, Golf Pride Tour Wrap 2G Mid Black, Golf Pride Tour Wrap 2G Black, Golf Pride Tour Velvet Burgundy, Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grey/Red Cap, Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Grey/Black, and Lamkin Crossline Genesis.

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TaylorMade Golf – The new Hi-Toe 3 expands wedge versatility to give golfers a single design for every short game shot

August 9, 2022 – TaylorMade Golf, the industry leader in innovation and technology, today announces the all-new Hi-Toe 3 – the company’s latest evolution of the Tour-proven Hi-Toe wedge. With an intense focus on versatility and added performance on shots closest to the green, engineers have designed a club capable of producing the entire catalogue of short game shots. From low-launching, high-spinning checkers to full-on open-faced flops, Hi-Toe 3 has been meticulously crafted to help golfers unlock creativity and save strokes around the green.

PERFORMANCE WHEN IT MATTERS THE MOST

Par-saving up and downs can have a more significant impact than birdies. That is why so many of the world’s best players have the world’s best short games. What are the keys to delivering in those pivotal moments around the green?

It starts with versatility and imagination—the originality to envision a variety of shots along with the tools and confidence to pull them off.

The history of Hi-Toe began on Tour, as the product and engineering teams worked directly with Team TaylorMade athletes to develop the original design in 2018. The main request was versatility.

“Our athletes all offered great input individually, but collectively everyone wanted something versatile. They wanted a single wedge that could perform around the greens from deep rough, thick fescue, bunkers with different sands, in wet conditions and from tight lies. That is a lot to fit into a single design but with Hi-Toe 3 we have done it,” says Bill Price, Product Creation, Wedges and Putters of the company.

The Hi-Toe 3 design produces a higher centre of gravity that is engineered for a lower launch and more spin, delivering even better control and spin properties on full swings.

WHAT’S NEW WITH HI-TOE 3

Advanced versatility in the Hi-Toe 3 begins with the four-way cambered sole, which remains a staple of the original design. The unique geometry allows for a wide sole and the forgiveness associated with high bounce while maintaining a low leading edge, making it playable from tight lies and visually appealing to better players. Trailing edge relief adds to the versatility by allowing golfers to easily and comfortably open the face to manipulate loft, trajectory, and spin on short shots. The large ZTP RAW Grooves feature radii further engineered for optimal spin in various conditions.

New elements that enhance Hi-Toe 3’s versatility include expanding full length scoring lines to all lofts above 54° and the addition of raised micro-ribs.

  • Full Length Scoring Lines:Full length scoring lines on wedges of 54° and higher help generate spin around the green when the face is rotated open on shorter shots. This is the first time TaylorMade has offered full length scoring lines that stretch across the entire length of the face in a 54° wedge.
  • Raised Micro-Ribs:Milled ribs positioned between the full grooves add texture to the face and are designed for increased spin and performance on partial shots around the green. This technology was first introduced in TaylorMade’s Milled Grind 3 wedge and has now been added to the Hi-Toe family.

An aged copper finish adds a premium aesthetic and will blend seamlessly with the RAW face as it rusts over time.

Price & Availability: Hi-Toe 3 is available for order now at retail locations with an RRP of 189 Euros. Hi-Toe 3 comes stock with the KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 shaft (115g) and Lamkin Crossline 360 Round 52g grips (Gray/Blue/Black End Cap). Hi-Toe 3 is available in standard bounce (50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58° and 60°), low bounce (58° and 60°), and high bounce (58° and 60°).