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Just bought the R9 460! I love it!

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nutsnbolts Well Established Member

nutsnbolts

Well I took the plunge. I demo'd it over and over again against the R9 and over and over, the R9 460 I hit more solid. I was also considering the 09 burner but the 460 felt much much better and was far more consistent. As always, it's probably the indian and not the arrow.

Nevertheless, I noticed that I tend to fade more with the 460 and the question I have is, if I put it on NU setting (Neutral Upper) which according to the directions will create more loft and draw bias, considering my fading swing, will it somewhat shift my swing a bit to go straighter?

Obviously, I rather correct my swing but I'm curious whether changing these settings will actually do what it's supposed to do. I haven't tried it out on course yet so I'm just inquiring about it for those who have changed the settings with more consistent swing.

In my Edge and Atlas bag:
driver: FT-iQ 9R and Taylormade R9 460 10.5 R
wood: 5 Wood FT-iQ Neutral
hybrid(s): 3 Burner
irons: x22 3-PWwedges: Black Nickel Vokey 52/8, 56/11 & Oil Can 60/7 and Callaway x-Forge 56putter: Studio Style Newport 2 33" and Sabretooth 33"GPS RangeFinder: uPRORangeFinder....


mdvaldosta Well Established Member

mdvaldosta

Usually, playing the ball a bit more foward and teed up a tad higher will encourage more of a draw. But... if you play all your other shots as you like them (as far as ball flight) except your driver then yea - use that sucker's built-in adjustability... that's what it's for.
What's In My Stand Bag...
Driver: R9 TP 9.5*
3W: R9 15*
Hybrid: Rescue Dual TP 2H 16*
Irons 3-P: MP-62Wedges: Vokey 52* & 58*Putter: 34" Newport StudioBall: Pro V1x

wannabe Dedicated Member

wannabe

dude, jealous...

congrats!

Ping G2 Driver; Titleist 906F2 5W; TM Rescue Mid 3H; Adams Idea Pro 4H; Titleist DTR 3-SW; Callaway Bobby Jones Putter; Ping Hoofer lite

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deafheaven Well Established Member

deafheaven

Good to know because I should have my 460 on Friday.
Driver :Adams Speedline 9032LS 10.5*
Woods:Wilson Staff FYbrid 3W
Hybrids:Wilson Staff FYbrid (wood/hybrid gap)
Hybrids:Ben Hogan Edge CFT 3H & 4H
Irons:King Cobra S9 5I-PWSand Wedge:Cleveland CG12-58*Putter:Ping Redwood AnserBall:Nike Karma/Topflite GamerFavourite Gizmo:Club Caddy

hawkeye Great Member

hawkeye

I hit a fade generally - the guys who custom fit me figured I should have it set to L. That's what I hit best at the fitting. So far results are decent at the range but only one game on the course under my belt - hitting it left a good bit. But going to stick with the L settup for the time being.

Interestingly, the less L you get (opening the clubface) actually decreases loft. So might be a good settup when playing the wind! Will try that too eventually but I like the L.

WEAPONS:
Taylormade R9 10.5 L Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum stiff 65g
Taylormade R9 15 NU YS+6 stiff 65g
Taylormade R9 19 NU YS+6 stiff 65g
Taylormade Tour Preferred 4-PW KBS Tour X-Stiff Cleveland CG12 RTG+ DSG 51Cleveland CG12 RTG+ DSG 55Cleveland CG12 RTG+ DSG 59Yes! Tracy II putterTitleist...


golfinanuj Member

golfinanuj

can i buy your ft iq lol

In My Ping Hoofer 3 Team Bag:
Driver - R9 460 with Aldila ReAx 60 g
3 Wood - :titleist 909f2 with Aldila Voodoo Stiff
Hybrid - 585H 19 degree with Graphite Design YS 85
Irons - AP1 4-PW with TTDGHL S300 Wedges - Vokey SM Tour Chrome 54.11 & 58.08 Putter - Circa 62 No. 3 Ball - ProV1...


erwintrace08 Well Established Member

erwintrace08

I got the 460 as well, TP X Stiff Shaft. It hits much better than the 420. Distance feels much longer and consistent, feels straighter and the sound is great. I love it!!!

      910 D3 9.5* Aldila RIP S "B2"
R7 CGB 3 Wood Fuji S
'11 Rescue 3 Hybrid Aldila RIP S
      710 AP2: 4-PW DG300 S
      Vokey Spin Milled Black Nickel 50/56/60*

Newport Beach: Ghosted

 

 


nutsnbolts Well Established Member

nutsnbolts

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QUICK UPDATE:

I took it on the range with the NU setting (neutral upper) meaning draw bias a bit. It works. Of course, you can still hit a fade if you want but if your swing is right on, which mine is a fade, it went straight and long.

In my Edge and Atlas bag:
driver: FT-iQ 9R and Taylormade R9 460 10.5 R
wood: 5 Wood FT-iQ Neutral
hybrid(s): 3 Burner
irons: x22 3-PWwedges: Black Nickel Vokey 52/8, 56/11 & Oil Can 60/7 and Callaway x-Forge 56putter: Studio Style Newport 2 33" and Sabretooth 33"GPS RangeFinder: uPRORangeFinder....


nutsnbolts Well Established Member

nutsnbolts

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Then you can wait for again when the R11 comes out so the R10 is cheaper.

In my Edge and Atlas bag:
driver: FT-iQ 9R and Taylormade R9 460 10.5 R
wood: 5 Wood FT-iQ Neutral
hybrid(s): 3 Burner
irons: x22 3-PWwedges: Black Nickel Vokey 52/8, 56/11 & Oil Can 60/7 and Callaway x-Forge 56putter: Studio Style Newport 2 33" and Sabretooth 33"GPS RangeFinder: uPRORangeFinder....


erwintrace08 Well Established Member

erwintrace08

  nutsnbolts said:
Then you can wait for again when the R11 comes out so the R10 is cheaper.

Funny Taylor Made keeps doing this, but they are still the #1 Driver on Tour (of course by contract the tour players have to play the new ones or at least use the headcovers and wear the caps) and we keep buying them. LOL

I heard they already have the trademark registered on the "R11" I can't wait for it! LOL. In 5 years...maybe they'll put it with NOS similar to the Air Force One club. That thing may blow up in the face

      910 D3 9.5* Aldila RIP S "B2"
R7 CGB 3 Wood Fuji S
'11 Rescue 3 Hybrid Aldila RIP S
      710 AP2: 4-PW DG300 S
      Vokey Spin Milled Black Nickel 50/56/60*

Newport Beach: Ghosted

 

 


deafheaven Well Established Member

deafheaven

Got my R9 460 today. Unfortunately I don't have time to break it in before tomorrow's club scramble.
Driver :Adams Speedline 9032LS 10.5*
Woods:Wilson Staff FYbrid 3W
Hybrids:Wilson Staff FYbrid (wood/hybrid gap)
Hybrids:Ben Hogan Edge CFT 3H & 4H
Irons:King Cobra S9 5I-PWSand Wedge:Cleveland CG12-58*Putter:Ping Redwood AnserBall:Nike Karma/Topflite GamerFavourite Gizmo:Club Caddy

erwintrace08 Well Established Member

erwintrace08

  deafheaven said:
Got my R9 460 today. Unfortunately I don't have time to break it in before tomorrow's club scramble.

I'm sure you'll do fine. It's forgiving. Just don't overswing it ;)

      910 D3 9.5* Aldila RIP S "B2"
R7 CGB 3 Wood Fuji S
'11 Rescue 3 Hybrid Aldila RIP S
      710 AP2: 4-PW DG300 S
      Vokey Spin Milled Black Nickel 50/56/60*

Newport Beach: Ghosted

 

 


svchiefs19 Well Established Member

svchiefs19

  erwintrace08;304991[CODE said:
]I can't wait for it! LOL. In 5 years...maybe they'll put it with NOS similar to the Air Force One club. That thing may blow up in the face

Thats would probably be the sweetest thing ever! except for the fact that you would only get like one swing and then it'd blow up and you'd have to buy a new one... but it would be one awesome swing!

congrats on the R9. and remeber, you still have to hit the ball. the R9 isnt a magic, cure-all club. you're still the one swinging it.

In My Ozone Stand Bag:
Driver: Burner 10.5* Stiff
3 Wood: Burner 15* Stiff
Hybrid: Burner 19* Stiff
Irons: Tour Burner 4-GWWedges: CG14 54.12, 58.12Putter: SabertoothBall: TP Back Rangefinder: GX-IHome Course: http://www.strawberryridgegolfcourse.com/


Dub Great Member

Dub

Sounds like a very sweet stick.

Hope you smoke it!!!!
909D Comp 9.5* (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-6)
Burner Superfast 3 & 5 woods (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-4.8)
G15 Hybrid 23* (AWT shaft)
G5 5 iron-PW-46*, UW-50*, SW-54 & LW-58 (AWT shaft)
Studio Select Newport 2 Mid SlantGrips: PING cords & Golf Pride New Decade Multi-Coumpound Bag: C-130...

nutsnbolts Well Established Member

nutsnbolts

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Definitely a sweet club. I took it out and omg omg omg is all I can say!

In my Edge and Atlas bag:
driver: FT-iQ 9R and Taylormade R9 460 10.5 R
wood: 5 Wood FT-iQ Neutral
hybrid(s): 3 Burner
irons: x22 3-PWwedges: Black Nickel Vokey 52/8, 56/11 & Oil Can 60/7 and Callaway x-Forge 56putter: Studio Style Newport 2 33" and Sabretooth 33"GPS RangeFinder: uPRORangeFinder....


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deafheaven Well Established Member

deafheaven

Well the jury is in on my R9 and I'm afraid it is getting the death penalty. I really wanted this to work but alas, it was not to be. I love the way it looks, love the way it sounds and love the way it feels but unfortunately the lost yardage is just too much to put up with. To make matters worse, because I'm not typically getting anywhere close to my normal yardage with this club I've tried to compensate with swing mechanic changes and overswinging and grip changes that all resulted in some really bad mechanics that seeped over into my other clubs. I'm just coming out of it now after a full month of truly miserable golf.

For now my Hibore XLS goes back in the bag. Thinking of trying the Adams Speedline next.
Driver :Adams Speedline 9032LS 10.5*
Woods:Wilson Staff FYbrid 3W
Hybrids:Wilson Staff FYbrid (wood/hybrid gap)
Hybrids:Ben Hogan Edge CFT 3H & 4H
Irons:King Cobra S9 5I-PWSand Wedge:Cleveland CG12-58*Putter:Ping Redwood AnserBall:Nike Karma/Topflite GamerFavourite Gizmo:Club Caddy

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