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OT golfers- R1 driver
Posted on 6/8/14 at 7:31 pm
Posted on 6/8/14 at 7:31 pm
I saw that golf galaxy was having a sale on the black r 1 driver. I was wondering if any of you have that club and what your thoughts are on it?? If I pull the plug, I would be a huge upgrade from my taylormade 580. Thanks
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Posted on 6/8/14 at 8:02 pm to Mercy Percy
get it! you will be glad you did. longest driver I hae ever hit. 
Posted on 6/8/14 at 8:07 pm to ranger350
Did u get yours fitted?? Do u change the settings on it frequently.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 8:09 pm to Mercy Percy
I see a lot more RBZ and RBZ stage 2 drivers in bags
I'm a big fan of the original RBZ woods if you are looking for discounted models.
I'm a big fan of the original RBZ woods if you are looking for discounted models.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 8:11 pm to Mercy Percy
Two scratch golfers I play with, who both change drivers like most of us do clothes, have each gotten one and absolutely hated it. Other than that I have no info for you.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 8:14 pm to Mercy Percy
Taylormade makes solid drivers but you better hit some balls with it before you buy one. Buy one that fits your game, if you aren't a guy who hits it well every time, find one that protects your common miss hits. My tendency is to hit low and on the heel misses and Taylormade drivers have a sharp V bottom that my misses are really bad.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 8:20 pm to Mercy Percy
I bought one recently and have struggled with it. I'm sure I just need more swings to get used to it.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 8:22 pm to PrestigiousTigers
I had about 4 taylormade drivers in a row but now I'm hitting a Nike Covert Tour 2.0
I love it, but most people pass on it immediately bc it's a nike
I've been hearing plenty of good things about the Big Bertha Alpha also but I haven't hit one
I love it, but most people pass on it immediately bc it's a nike
I've been hearing plenty of good things about the Big Bertha Alpha also but I haven't hit one
Posted on 6/8/14 at 8:33 pm to Mercy Percy
Percy....I have one in my bag I bought last year when it first came out.
I've had the r7 draw for years. I had swung many of drivers for the last three years, but nothing I swung could match my r7, so I never made a switch.....until last year.
I love my R1. I made the purchase and went straight to the range to try and find my setting. The first 3 months I had it, I continued to try and find that "spot" with the settings. I continued to use my r7 in rounds and only hit the 1 on the range.
I don't get the distance, but it am much more accurate with my R1 now. I have not messed with my settings since last year and do not plan on it. One thing that helped me with the R1, was I went and got the shaft shortened slightly at our local golf USA because I am more comfortable addressing the ball closer off the tee box. Once I did this, I immediately found my setting and haven't changed since.
It's like everything else in the world. Some people hate it, some people love it.
I've had the r7 draw for years. I had swung many of drivers for the last three years, but nothing I swung could match my r7, so I never made a switch.....until last year.
I love my R1. I made the purchase and went straight to the range to try and find my setting. The first 3 months I had it, I continued to try and find that "spot" with the settings. I continued to use my r7 in rounds and only hit the 1 on the range.
I don't get the distance, but it am much more accurate with my R1 now. I have not messed with my settings since last year and do not plan on it. One thing that helped me with the R1, was I went and got the shaft shortened slightly at our local golf USA because I am more comfortable addressing the ball closer off the tee box. Once I did this, I immediately found my setting and haven't changed since.
It's like everything else in the world. Some people hate it, some people love it.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 8:39 pm to Hawgeye
I just got one about 3 weeks ago and I love it so far. I had been hitting the titleist 913 D2 for about a year prior. I like the titleist but it had a little to much sidespin, so if you were off a little bit that thing was slicing or hooking into oblivion. The R1 shot dispersion I find is a lot tighter, and I like the adjustability. I set it to one click towards draw, and higher loft. Ball flight is nice. It's also very long.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 8:41 pm to Croacka
quote:
I see a lot more RBZ and RBZ stage 2 drivers in bags
I'm a big fan of the original RBZ woods if you are looking for discounted models.
Couldn't agree with this more. I just sold my rbz driver but still have the first gen 3 wood and three hybrids. I tired like hell to convince myself to buy an r1 black when it came out but could not hit it any better.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:01 pm to lsu mike
It's ok, but there are better drivers out there for the price.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:03 pm to JJ27
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Posted by JJ27 It's ok, but there are better drivers out there for the price.
Isn't it like $199 brand new now?
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:42 pm to Mercy Percy
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If I pull the plug, I would be a huge upgrade from my taylormade 580.
I disagree. The 580 is a really good driver. If it's still in good condition, I'd take that over the R1, assuming the proper shaft is installed. I do not like the R1.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:45 pm to Hawgeye
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The first 3 months I had it, I continued to try and find that "spot" with the settings. I continued to use my r7 in rounds and only hit the 1 on the range.
You bought a new driver, but didn't use it on the course for 3 months because you couldn't figure out the correct settings? Doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement to me.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 10:05 pm to Mercy Percy
I tend to slice my drives...like really bad. If you have a fast inconsistent drive, I'd go hit an R1 or get fitted before pulling the trigger. I played with an R7 and played a round with my dad's RBZ and couldn't hit either of them for the life of me. Picked up a Cobra Amp Cell with a stiff flex shaft for $160 from Dicks and have been loving it; it's the easiest driver to hit that I've ever swung.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 10:22 pm to medtiger
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You bought a new driver, but didn't use it on the course for 3 months because you couldn't figure out the correct settings? Doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement to me.
Not at all.
I loved it when I bought it. Loved the look, feel, sound, everything. I do it with all new clubs.
I'm not taking something to the course or to a small tourney without 100% confidence in that club. For me to gain confidence, I need to hit it a lot, break it in, etc.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 11:09 pm to Mercy Percy
Hit it once and hated it. Only TM clubs I've ever really liked are the RBZ stage 2 fairway woods. Those are hot off the face.
I just bought a Cobra Bio Cell Pro for $194 discounted from $399. Waiting for it to ship.
I just bought a Cobra Bio Cell Pro for $194 discounted from $399. Waiting for it to ship.
This post was edited on 6/8/14 at 11:12 pm
Posted on 6/8/14 at 11:11 pm to Mercy Percy
Get the nike covert at dicks for $149. If you can look over it being red it's a very solid driver
Posted on 6/8/14 at 11:12 pm to Mercy Percy
I only hit the R1 5 times maybe. didnt like the look or feel. But my R11 lost its pop and kinda put me off on TM drivers. Got a titleist 913 and love it. next driver will probably be a titleist as well. I know 3 people that got the R1 and didnt keep it long
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