November 14, 2014 – TaylorMade Golf has taken another giant step in developing the most innovative and revolutionary metalwood technology, introducing today two new metalwood lines for 2015, the R15 and the AeroBurner.

R15: ‘Made of Greatness’

The R15 metalwood line, under the ‘Made of Greatness’ slogan, harnesses TaylorMade Golf world-class portfolio of technological advancements engineered over the last 15 years. The driver has an even lower and more forward centre of gravity (CG) than SLDR thanks to the Front Track system, which is 12mm closer to the leading edge with 40 more grams of weight forward.

In total, 75% of the mass is in the front of the driver. A low forward CG in combination with the more forward track and redesigned sliding weights in the R15 Driver helps to reduce spin by about 100 to 200rpm and increase launch by 0.5 to 1.0-degrees compared to the SLDR 460.

TaylorMade Golf expects the majority of its Tour players to play R15 with a white crown, although a gloss black version will be offered exclusively in R15 460.

“Everything we have learned on low-forward CG, sliding weight, Speed Pocket, and adjustability have gone into the R15, making this our most technologically advanced driver ever,” says Benoit Vincent, Vice President of Research and Development of the company.

About the R15 fairways and Rescues Brian Bazzel, Senior Director of Metalwood Product Creation, ads: “Bringing the Front Track system to the 3 wood allows us to get the best of all worlds, a system that creates more flexibility and speed while allowing us to effect shot shape.”

“The shape of the Rescues is very striking at address and will speak to the better player, while the performance of the club will speak to anyone who hits it.”

The R15 metalwood line includes: R15 Driver (460cc) White; R15 Driver (460cc) Black; R15 Driver TP (460 cc) White; R15 430 Driver (430cc); R15 430 Driver TP (430cc); R15 Fairway; R15 Fairway TP; R15 Rescue; and R15 Rescue TP; with Fujikura Speeder shaft and custom.

AeroBurner: ‘Made of Speed’

With the AeroBurner metalwood line, under the ‘Made of Speed’ slogan, TaylorMade Golf have drastically improved the performance of the sole’s Speed Pocket and significantly improved the aerodynamics to deliver maximum speed to the golfer.

AeroBurner metalwoods feature an “Aero hosel,” a small fin located at the heel of the club to reduce drag, a raised centre crown and rounded toe section. All three of these variables work as a system to improve aerodynamics and lower drag force.

The AeroBurner family has the largest Speed Pocket ever, which enhances the sweet spot and protects ball speed on mishits. The AeroBurner fairway combines the size of the RocketBallz fairway channel with the technology of the through slot of the JetSpeed fairway to produce an ultimate Speed Pocket. Compared to the original RocketBallz, the AeroBurner has a face size that is 2.5mm shallower for better playability from the turf.

“With the AeroBurner Driver we’ve drastically improved the performance of the sole’s Speed Pocket and significantly improved the aerodynamics to deliver maximum speed to the golfer,” says Brian Bazzel.

“The AeroBurner Fairway with our largest Speed Pocket ever, we are now achieving driver-like launch conditions with a fairway wood. The name Burner has always stood for speed more specifically ball speed. Now we have introduced breakthroughs in aerodynamics to the Burner name that will also help increase club head speed,” ends saying Brian Bazel.

The AeroBuner metalwood line includes: AeroBurner Driver (460cc); AeroBurner TP Driver (460cc); AeroBurner Fairway; AeroBurner TP Fairway; AeroBurner Rescue; AeroBurner TP Rescue, with Matrix Speed or Matrix Ozik shafts, and customizable.

Pricing, options and availability:

• R15 460 Driver (9.5º, 10.5º, 12º, 14º) White RRP: 479 €.
• R15 460 Driver (9.5º, 10.5º, 12º, 14º) Black RRP: 479 €.
• R15 460 TP Driver (9.5º, 10.5º, 12º, 14º) RRP: 529 €.
• R15 430 Driver (9.5º, 10.5º, 12º) RRP: 479 €.
• R15 430 TP Driver (9.5º, 10.5º, 12º) RRP: 529 €.
• R15 Fairway (3, 3HL, 5, 5HL) RRP: 279 €.
• R15 TP Fairway (3, 3HL, 5, 5HL) RRP: 349 €.
• R15 Rescue (2, 3, 4, 5) RRP: 229 €.
• R15 TP Rescue (2, 3, 4) RRP: 279 €.
• AeroBurner Driver (9.5º, 10.5º, 12º, HL) RRP: 329 €.
• AeroBurner TP Driver (9.5º, 10.5º) RRP: 399 €.
• AeroBurner Fairway (3, 3HL, 5, 5HL, 7) RRP: 229 €.
• AeroBurner TP Fairway (3, 3HL, 5) RRP: 299 €.
• AeroBurner Rescue (3, 4, 5, 6) RRP: 199 €.
• AeroBurner TP Rescue (3, 4) RRP: 269 €.

Availability begins at retail January 9, 2015.

Por MIGUEL ANGEL BUIL