Description The r5 dual features widely spaced, dual TaylorMade Launch control (TLC) cartridges that are pre-configured and permanent. This positions the weight ideally so you don't have to. With Launch Control p...
Summary: I borrowed this club from a friend for a game. The results were even better than I expected. We traded clubs permanently.
My old driver was a TM r580 with a regular shaft, and this r5 Dual has a stiff shaft, medium tip. This club has reduced my tendency to slice to almost zero, and the ball travels much further as a result.
This club (N weighted) is ideal for the mid handicapper who struggles with a slice.
Customer Service: None required
Similar Products Used: r7 Quad (borrowed), r580 (previous club)
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Model Reviewed: Taylormade R5 Type D, 9.5 degree, Aldila NVS Stiff
Summary: When my first few times on the course with this club were a dream. Unfortunately, none of my other clubs are draw bias, or even offset. My irons are blades, which take a pretty smooth swing to hit. With all this in mind, I have to take a different approach to hitting the R5 because of the difference. If I swing as I do with my other woods, I have a hard tendency to hook. If you struggle with a slice, a draw bias driver is for you. If you do not, I would avoid them. In a final note, Taylormade crafts a fine driver, the best in my oppinon, I would highly reccomend an R7 superquad if you have the dough.
Customer Service: not needed
Similar Products Used: Cleveland Hibore, Taylormade R7 Superquad, Callaway 454, Titleist 983k, Nike Ignite, Adams GT, the list goes on.
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Summary: Purchased at local Sports Authority for $150. Right to the range and loved it. As I practiced and played more (swing adjustments) I could regularly launch the ball 240-260 in the air. Great drives on the sweet spot would clear 320. Finally after 5 months with the club I had the swing down. Last round on the 18th tee, I told my partners that I was going to swing so hard....I may actually miss the ball....The winds and fairway were all open game for a 350 yarder. I swung away........At top of the downswing.....CRACK! Shaft split in half!
Customer Service: Took the club back to retailer. Taylormade said they do not cover "mis-use" I had purchased additional "coverage" from 3rd party at purchase time.....They said it was Taylormades' problem...Got lucky with the manager at Sports Authority and he offered cash back or store credit....Last time I buy Taylormade equipment...You can get the same result for less prices. Even though I did not mis-use the club...I loved it...They flat out refuse the shaft could break like it did....F taylormade.....
Similar Products Used: Cleveland hibore....callaway 460/big bertha....
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Review Date September 6, 2007
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Reviewed by: Murph79(Unregistered User)
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Model Reviewed: Taylormade R5 Dual Type D
Summary: At first I thought this club was great. I've always tended to have a fade with my driver, and miss-hits have usually end up slicing into the next fairway. The R5 Dual D seemed to straighted out that fade or at least tone it down, but miss-hits still ended up slicing like any other driver. The problem I found with this club was that I could never tell whether or not the ball was going to draw. Sometimes it draws, sometimes it's straight, and sometimes it fades. With a narrow fairway, that doesn't leave much room for error. I think this club is best suited for golfers who tend to slice the ball all the time. For those who just tend to hit a true fade, the risk of drawing the ball - or even hooking it O.B. is just too risky. But for the price you can get these for used, I reccomend anyone who slices the ball to give this club a serious consideration.
Customer Service: I've had to use Taylormade before for other clubs, and they are kind of slow.
Similar Products Used: Taylormade Buner, Taylormade R580, Nike Sasquach Sumo, Taylormade R7 Superquad - and lots of others
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