TaylorMade R11 Driver review
Bought the White driver end of August '11...have been playing the 09' Burner which is a great stick as well..But with the R-11 it seems easier to dial in what u r looking for...not only is the adjustable face great..love that u can change the loft..my burner was a 10.5...I actually like the flight of a 9.5..probably picked up 15..to 20 yards...I did have an initial fitting at golfsfmith on the launch monitor.But I like to see the ball fly so i would suggest getting to the range and see it for yourself I did play with my settings a little..do some research on the adjustments u are making..it made it more fun that i was able to change different things and try different set ups..With my Burner I was a typical Slicer from time to time...seems like with a closed face on the R-11 my drives typically now have a nice little fade..I do get the occasional slice but it seems far n fewer between drives..i'm finally confident swinging at 90% on the T Box..it's a great get.
Love the R11
I have a 28 handicap and was worried that this was too much driver for a player at my level. But, I loved the look and bought it in June anyway. Happy to say it has been a great Summer of driving with it! I love it! I have the 9 degree, adjusted to 9.5, with a R flex shaft. I do think the Adjustable Sole Plate is a do-nothing gimmick though!
If you don't get this club set up properly, it can really hinder your game. I had a long review written about my trials working with Golfsmith to get my R11 squared away,Callaway Legacy Forged Irons but the bottom line is this. Get it set up correctly and you will love it.
There are some drawbacks. 1. The club really lacks feel. It is hard to explain, but it doesn't have the same metal snappiness as the R9-however it goes a mile so who cares?wholesale golf clubs2. The white head can get really scratched up. 3. Setting it up properly can be frustrating at times.
That being said, this is still the best driver in the world.