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I hit a R9 demo driver at my local pro shop a week ago. It was set for a draw (seeing how I tend to have a fade often), and I really liked it. I would need to hit this some more before I ever made a choice on buying one, but I noticed that there are 4 versions of the R9. R9, R9 TP, R9 - 460, and the R9 460 TP. I see some of the differences in these (different weighting options, shaft options, head size and price), and it looks like the options for setting up one of these is vast.
What are your experiences with this driver (s)? Has anyone hit all of them? Any other differences between these other than what I mentioned?

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The R9 has a 420cc head with the weight system and upgraded shaft. You get 75 yards of adjustment with the combination of the weights and shaft adjustment

The R9 460 has the 460cc head without the weight system. So you only get 40 yds of adjustment.

The TP versions had different shafting, hope that helps.


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Thats about right, I just upgraded to an R9 tp by putting a tp shaft in it.
As the man said, the 460 doesn't have the weights in it so therefore its a bit cheaper, however, changing the shaft position does make a big difference.
The tp shafts do have a specific "tp" position that the other shafts don't hvae but thats it!

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I tried the TP shafted version of my driver. It lowered the ball flight for a more penetrating flight with more roll out at the end. My carry % is higher with the normal shaft that I went with. My swing speed isn't that high, either, around 102mph or so.

Good luck. It's been a fun stick. I currently have mine set to get more of a lower fade flight.
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I love my r9, it really performs. When im bored at the range, i mess with the settings to see how the shots really differ. I definately recommend getting the 420cc. If you have a higher traj and fast swing speed get TP.
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I have an r9 460. Changing the shaft position really ONLY INCREASES OR DECREASES THE LOFT ON THE FACE. Shaping the shot for a draw or fade bias is VERY MINIMAL. If you really want to promote more yardage for hitting draws or fades, you have to go with the regular r9 420 head with the movable weights. I hope this makes sense. Also, given a normal swing plane and neutral face at impact, YOU WILL NOT HIT THE BALL UP TO 75 YARDS LEFT OR RIGHT. I don't care what they say. You might get 40 at the most...Again, if you want to minimize your slice or hook, don't get the 460 head with no weights. You will want the interchangeable weights. Hope this helps! (I've had numerous conversations with professionals about the r9 drivers, and anyone who knows what they are talking about will say the same)

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