TaylorMade r5 Dual Type N Driver

Equipment Details

Golfer

Mens

Handicap

Any

Right Hand

Yes

Left Hand

Yes

Material

Titanium

Shaft Type

Graphite

Shaft Flex

Extra Stiff, Stiff, Regular

Lofts - Right Hand (degrees)

7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 12

Lofts - Left Hand (degrees)

9.5,10.5

UK Launch

30 September 2004

Miscellaneous

Conforms to USGA & R&A rules now and thru 1 Jan 2008. Non-conforming version is also available branded as 'Max'.

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TaylorMade r5 Dual Type N Driver

TaylorMade is proud to introduce the r5 dual Type N, which is the most forgiving driver that TaylorMade has ever produced. Whilst the r7 quad was designed for the better golfer with performance in mind, the r5 dual Type N driver was created for all handicap levels with forgiveness in mind. It boasts an extraordinarily high moment of inertia (MOI) that delivers exceptional stability for better results on mis-hits. The r5 dual Type N is engineered to promote a neutral, or straight ball flight and is extremely large, measuring 450 cubic centimeters which was made possible by TaylorMade's Super-Thin Wall (STW) casting technology, which allows TaylorMade engineers to make the walls 20% thinner than a normal titanium wood. Players seeking a large, forgiving, confidence-inducing driver that's easy to hit and which promotes a straight, long ball flight will love the r5 dual Type N. Two TaylorMade Launch Control (TLC) cartridges are permanently installed at the rear of the classically shaped clubhead. These cartridges, which are pre-configured by TaylorMade engineers, are strategically positioned low and at the clubhead's perimeter, to pull the CG deeper into the clubhead, away from the face and closer to heel. This dramatic change in CG location makes it far easier for the player to square the clubface to the ball at impact. Likewise, the r5 dual Type N's deeper CG location makes it easier to launch the ball on a high, long-carrying trajectory. At the same time, the weight of the dual TLC cartridges and the manner in which they are spaced significantly increases MOI, resulting in added forgiveness. It also features TaylorMade's renowned Inverted Cone Technology (ICT), which dramatically expands the club's COR zone for higher average ball speed and consistently longer, straighter drives and is equipped with TaylorMade's TGT grip which is formulated from a special high-traction compound for all-weather traction. Emblazoned onto the surface is an intelligent finger-placement guide to help the player achieve a better grip, resulting in a more efficient clubhead release and clubface alignment at impact, promoting increased distance and accuracy.

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What Golfalot Says


If you prefer your driver heads to be large then the R5 Dual driver is for you. This Type N version is set up with a neutral setting for all types of players. In testing the club sounded great and went even better. The feel, ball flight and distance performance was excellent. For the better player then the R7 is probably a better club, but if your are on a budget then this is a great alternative for any level of golfer. There as an excellent range of good quality shafts so you should find the right one to suit your needs.

What The Media Says - Quick 9s

Golf World

"Most accurate...excellent launch angle...ideal spin rate." Aug 05

What You Say

Mars Hopley

Scotland
Handicap: 1

User Rating:
(33 votes)

I was pleasantly suprised by the TaylorMade R5 Dual driver. Having used TaylorMade's all my life I thought this was another high handicapper driver, but I think everyone can use the new R5 Dual driver. It looked great and sent the ball off on a great trajectory and you could hit it high and low. It's got the maximum allowable head size so it gives you lots of confidence and at much less than the TaylorMade R7 Quad driver, I think this is a better buy.

Drew Tuck

Scotland
Handicap: 0

User Rating:
(57 votes)

Decent club that gets the ball out there. Flight was a bit high for my liking and seemed to make the ball hang at the end of its flight. Sits well behind the ball and does give you a lot of confidence but just not for me.

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