R9 supertri or supertri TP

[r9made]

I just inherited a TaylorMade R9 Supertri driver and I was wondering if it could be a Supertri TP. If anyone knows the physical differences between the two I would greatly appreciate the help. I couldn't see any difference in looks when I went on Google images.

Thanks

[golf4fun12]

I believe there would be a tm "tp" logo on the toe part of the head if it was a supertri tp.

[LBlack14]

  golf4fun12 said:

I believe there would be a tm "tp" logo on the toe part of the head if it was a supertri tp.

Not so. The only difference in the 2 in the R9 series are the shafts. The TP version of the shaft comes in the "TP", the heads are actually identical. There is, however, a SuperDeep BBLB TP that has the TP logo on the head. It's a low, low spin head designed for higher swing speeds and better ball striking. The TP shafts are .335 tip diameter and the non are .350. They all work in all the R9 heads and even the R11.

[golf4fun12]

  LBlack14 said:

Originally Posted by LBlack14

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Originally Posted by golf4fun12

I believe there would be a tm "tp" logo on the toe part of the head if it was a supertri tp.

Not so. The only difference in the 2 in the R9 series are the shafts. The TP version of the shaft comes in the "TP", the heads are actually identical. There is, however, a SuperDeep BBLB TP that has the TP logo on the head. It's a low, low spin head designed for higher swing speeds and better ball striking.

The TP shafts are .335 tip diameter and the non are .350. They all work in all the R9 heads and even the R11.

yes, the shafts are different also. good call. I just thought I would point out the one tp logo since it is the most obvious one.

[bg1]

I believe the Super Tri came with the Motore 60 & the Super Tri TP came with the Motore 65

[LBlack14]

  golf4fun12 said:

yes, the shafts are different also. good call. I just thought I would point out the one tp logo since it is the most obvious one.

There are NO "TP" logos on the R9 or SuperTri heads, only the shafts.

[golf4fun12]

  LBlack14 said:

Originally Posted by LBlack14

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Originally Posted by golf4fun12

yes, the shafts are different also. good call. I just thought I would point out the one tp logo since it is the most obvious one.

There are NO "TP" logos on the R9 or SuperTri heads, only the shafts.

oic, i always thought there was a tp logo on the head. does that mean the supertri and supertri tp have the same head, but different shafts?

[LBlack14]

  golf4fun12 said:

oic, i always thought there was a tp logo on the head. does that mean the supertri and supertri tp have the same head, but different shafts?

Exactly.

[jayh3]

Not all TP shafts are .335.  Miyasaki comes in both sizes and I'm sure others do too.

[LBlack14]

  jayh3 said:

Not all TP shafts are .335.  Miyasaki comes in both sizes and I'm sure others do too.

Taylormade TP heads are .335 and the TP adapters are .335. You can fit a .350 adapter into a "TP" head. If it's a made for TMAG TP shaft it's a .335 tip.

[jayh3]

The outside diameter of the adapter of the 3.35 and 3.50 are the same.  The hole in the heads are both the same because there is only one head.  The TP designates a more expensive shaft and some are 3.35 and some are 3.50.  High end shafts like Miyazaki come in both tip sizes.

[KrazyTrain18]

Lblack is correct, I had the R9 SuperTRI TP before my 910 and it only was marked on the shaft.

[LBlack14]

  jayh3 said:

The outside diameter of the adapter of the 3.35 and 3.50 are the same.  The hole in the heads are both the same because there is only one head.  The TP designates a more expensive shaft and some are 3.35 and some are 3.50.  High end shafts like Miyazaki come in both tip sizes.

If it is a "Taylormade TP" shaft it is .335, end of story. You may me talking aftermarket shafts which is a whole different animal. Only the C.Kua SE comes in .350 per their website. PS- it's 335 & 350 thousandths of an inch. (.335 & .350)

[jayh3]

They are all after market shafts as Taylormade doesn't make shafts. So they really aren't aftermarket shafts, just high end shafts.

[LBlack14]

  jayh3 said:

They are all after market shafts as Taylormade doesn't make shafts. So they really aren't aftermarket shafts, just high end shafts.

I've got a bridge to sell ya. They aren't ALL aftermarket shafts. It's nice to keep the consumer in the dark.

[bobbyt]

LBlack14, your comments have been very helpful as i've learned a few things from you.. thanks.  2 questions i have for you.. i am an OK player (more of a good beginner.. nothing special).. in saying so, should i stay away from the R9 SuperTri TP?  i believe somewhere here you said that the heads are exactly the same between TP and regular? Will i be ok if i have a TP head and put a shaft that suits my skill set?

And secondly, does that go for all brands regarding the TP and regular clubs? ..where u say the heads are exactly the same..

Thanks for your help!

[jayh3]

Taylormade does not make their own shafts for their drivers.  check their web site.

[jayh3]

I would go with the R9 Supertri with the stock regular shaft if your swing speed is average (85-90 SS).  Best yet would be to go have a fitting.  The head would be the R11, but you could concentrate on the shaft.