Low spin with added forgiveness in a driver is a difficult task to master, as traditionally, you can have one but not both. Callaway mens big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond golf driver. Taylormade r15 430 callaway 815 dbd driver youtube. Taylormade r15 is also great for more control and forgiveness as well as.
Mar 01, 2015 the r15 is taylormades most adjustable driver ever, with an incredible 1,836 possible settings while the aeroburner is the companys lightest and fastest driver to date. Dec 02, 2014 after the top 3, no driver received more than 6% of your vote. Whether thats sldr vs r15 or 815 bb vs v series or g25 vs g30. May 01, 2015 technology may not change, but you can always improve. The taylormade r15 driver is designed for golfers who want full adjustability and control over the performance of their clubs. Mark crossfield askgolfguru tests the two very low spinning golf drivers from callaway and taylormade golf. Taylormade has done just that and were here to tell you the differences you see in the taylormade r15 driver and the taylormade sldr driver, and what the differences will mean for your game. Taylormade r15 vs callaway big bertha alpha 815 dbd.
Dec 25, 2014 the taylormade r15 driver, their latest sliding weight driver, is very low spin, but its still relatively unforgiving. We take an in depth look at the full range so that you can fully understand the technology involved and you can also see the difference from previous models. See how the taylormade r15 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. Premium new mitsubishi fubuki tour shaft big bertha alpha has a new tour shaft offering from mitsubishi, who makes some of the most trusted shafts on tour. Adjusting the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver 3balls golf nov 18, 2015 89915 views 1 comments with all the new golf technology in todays market, it isnt easy to decipher all the components that now go into the assembly of the golf club, especially the maneuverability of. Premium new mitsubishi fubuki tour shaft big bertha alpha has a new tour shaft offering from mitsubishi, who makes some of. Available in early january, the black or white r15 features a playable. Neither are as adjustable as callaways big bertha alpha 815 drivers. Jan 06, 2015 with the new callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver they build on that innovation, add more adjustability, and throw in the forgiveness that recreational golfers need. Quite honestly a whole series of is it ever really worth buying the latest driver this year or saving 50% and buying last years would be fascinating to me. Check out the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver.
Im thinking callaway and taylormade design new clubs to be an improvement over their previous models. The alpha model had the gravity core and offered really low spin. Like the sldr that came before it, the companys latest marquee driver is best suited for players who need to reduce spin on their drives to max out their distance. Last year, callaway broke new ground with the introduction of the gravity core. Opinion from those with taylormade r15 driver golf monthly. The callaway big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond was a. The smaller, lowspinning design is the least forgiving of all the r15 drivers. The ultimate guide for the new taylormade r15 driver.
Jun 14, 2015 with the r15 driver, taylormade rolls out a new and improved driver that benefits from a low and forward center of gravity design. That doesnt sound like much, but it was by far the worst of the three models. I switched to the driver from the r15 for one reason only and thats for the shape and of the club. The two biggest improvements are in the taylormade r15 versus the sldr and callaway gbb 815 alpha versus last years gbb alpha. Taylormade sldr vs taylormade r15 driver how to effectively. We enlist the help of uae pga champ callum nicoll to. Find great deals on ebay for r15 driver and m1 driver. We used trackman to measure three shots with the m1 vs. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. The new big bertha alpha 815 driver gives golfers the benefit of. Going back to confidence from the previous paragraph, the r15 460 is even larger and more forgiving than the r15 430, which resulted in my most confident swings of the day with an average club head speed of 115. The alpha 815 driver will be available in lofts of 9, 10. R1 is still better than the r15 and m1 and the big bertha alpha is still better than the big bertha alpha 815 according to the wgt proshop. New taylormade m1 and callaway big bertha alpha 815 world.
If you need to drop spin to gain distance, the r15 is a driver you should try, but do make sure youre getting consistently low spin. Apr 22, 2015 in terms of sound, the xr driver had a much higher pitch at impact in comparison to the big bertha 815 alpha. I have been using a fujikura blur 05 stiff shaft on my drivers. I then tried an alpha 815 dbd driver and it worked much better, higher crown and more upright face. Much more forgiving than the sldr, the r15 is arguably the best driver we. The 3 callaway big bertha series drivers on our list combined for only 8. Whereas the 815 alpha sounded more like a wooden bat, the xr was much more like the sound of a metal bat. The big bertha alpha 815 model maintains the same low spin, but adds a whole bunch of forgiveness.
Adjusting the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver 3balls blog. Im currently trying a callaway big bertha alpha 815 as a possible replacement. I got a really stable flight even with the weights together, which is the lowest moi setting. In terms of sound, the xr driver had a much higher pitch at impact in comparison to the big bertha 815 alpha.
With this design the r15 driver produces golf shots that launch higher with very low spin. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 is also known for more distance, control and. Big bertha alpha 815 driver is the latest from this popular series of clubs from callaway. With the r15 driver, taylormade rolls out a new and improved driver that benefits from a low and forward center of gravity design. Are you trying to figure out how to adjust your taylormade r15 driver.
Callaway xr vs callaway 815 alpha 815 dd is by far the best feeling and longest driver ive ever hit,ive hit newest of ever brand. Youll still need to loft up, but not as much as prior drivers. You have another driver to add to your list if you factor in all the premium shaft offerings to the mix. There was a mix though between the r15 driver, the aeroburner, last. How to adjust the taylormade r15 driver 3balls blog. The biggest difference i have seen is that i can launch the 9 alpha 815 about the same as the 10. Once you know what youre doing, it only takes seconds to modify the club to. Technology may not change, but you can always improve. Please allow an additional 23 business days of processing time before shipping.
The big bertha name returned in 2014 with 2 models, the regular and the alpha. Leading the callaway pack was the big bertha 815 alpha no black diamonds at 4. Look no further than the r15 driver if you like to tinker with loft and weight. Compared to the current big bertha, the alpha 815 delivers similar. Jan 04, 2015 taylormade r15 430 callaway 815 dbd driver. From a forgiveness perspective, i think theyre comparable. Compared to the last years model, the shaft is upgraded, the face is thinner, and the. They believe there are three different segments of golfers to consider when it comes to designing a driver.
After the top 3, no driver received more than 6% of your vote. Apr 29, 2015 check out the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver. By the time we get to the 8th ranked club cobra flyz we begin to see how tightly a group drivers in the middle are. Weve had a few tweets asking how the new taylor made m1 driver stacks up against the r15, heres the results from our independent testing. The best driver i hit all day was the r15 460 head. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond driver. What you need to know interchangeable and taylormade compatible shaft adapter fits various taylormade driver models see model table below available in rh 0. The most forgiving drivers of 2020 to improve your distance. Thats why when you add four independent forms of adjustability to a driver for the first time ever, youve got to have forged composite. With callaways emphasis on speed with the xr driver, i was expecting nothing but distance with this club.
Improve your golf game with the best virtual golf drivers online. We enlist the help of uae pga champ callum nicoll to put the clubs through their paces on trackman. The callaway big bertha alpha 815 dbd was the longest driver we tested in 2015. It was a great driver for cutting spin and hitting really long drives, but it wasnt very forgiving. For golfers that tend to misshit from heel to toe the most forgiving drivers are the callaway xr, ping g30 all models, titleist 915 d2 and taylormade aeroburner. If youre a beginner, mid handicapper, senior or simply want.
The callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver is a great looking driver with enough visual interest that it stands out from the crowd. Taylormade golf r15 driver august 5, 2015 since its launch late last year, we havent stopped talking about it and how good it is. Taylormade r15 v callaway alpha 815dbb driver youtube. On the other end of the spectrum, i did hit some long drives with the 12degree r15 460 driver. Nov 18, 2015 adjusting the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver 3balls golf nov 18, 2015 89915 views 1 comments with all the new golf technology in todays market, it isnt easy to decipher all the components that now go into the assembly of the golf club, especially the maneuverability of weight and loft.
Jan 11, 2017 see how the taylormade r15 driver got on in tgs 2015 drivers test. Distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver. Callaway was calling upon its lineage for its 2016 driver release, following suit with cobra and the king. Using the low, forward center of gravity cg introduced in the sldr line, along with the sliding weight track that adds speed pocketlike functionality, the r15 is a lowspin driver, with a bigger sweet spot. It looks a little more lofted than it is, but distancewise it wont be beaten, offering a high launch with low spin. The xr pro 440cc is similar, but it has a smaller, better playerinspired shape and will work well for golfers who need less spin. A simple switch of the core chamber adds to the experience of this excellent launching head that can produce different spin numbers. Callaway big bertha alpha 815 was released in 2014. The r15 is taylormades most adjustable driver ever, with an incredible 1,836 possible settings while the aeroburner is the companys lightest and fastest driver to date. Whenever taylormade release a new driver they can certain create some hype. The xr driver 460cc does everything well, but it excels at forgiveness.
Like the sldr that came before it, the companys latest marquee driver is best suited for players who need to reduce spin on. Theres a lot of adjustability options with the r15, but dont feel overwhelmed. This is likely to be one of the lowestspinning drivers of 2015 along with the ping g30 and the callaway big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond. Most forgiving driver the 5 best easy to hit driver options 2020. Top 9 best drivers for beginners high handicappers in 2019. Taylormade has drastically improved the forgiveness of the r15 driver by transitioning from one adjustable weight in the front track system to two movable weights, each weighing 12. The taylormade golf r15 driver has received the highest ratings in 2015 golf digest hot list, and has become a best seller, in addition to being no. Which shaft would you recommend i use on a new alpha. Callaway golf sought to overcome those industry challenges with the big bertha alpha 815 driver, even after the successful launch of the big bertha alpha driver. After an extended hiatus thats sarcasm, folks, its been a year, taylormade has brought back the r series of metalwoods. Hot new drivers to boost your distance and direction. The r15 driver takes last years slding weight and splits it into two.
Once you know what youre doing, it only takes seconds to modify the club to meet your specifications. Cobras unique e9 technology creates a more elliptical sweet spot versus. Taylormade compatible driverwoods shaft adapter fits r15. The big bertha alpha 815 driver has been engineered to jive with callaways newly adopted driver design philosophy.
The callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver adds aboveaverage forgiveness to a massive array of adjustability. Apr 22, 2015 taylormade r15 v callaway alpha 815dbb driver. Callaways new version, the 2016 model, of the great big bertha may be the driver of choice among the new equipment which hit the markets. Best drivers of 2015 by tour wins national club golfer. Callaways reborn big bertha topped its class in our clubtest earlier this year. Would love to see the r15 vs alpha 815, along with the 430.