Will the fake golf driver from perform as well as the real taylormade m6 driver. This is the followup to the xr driver which was released a couple of years ago and initial impressions are that it looks very similar. I sure hope the king ltd is as good as the demo because it is hard for me to have mostly callaway in my bag then have a. For the last several years, ive been using a razr xr 10. Find out how he got on with this new 2018 driver from callaway. We put the callaway xr speed head to head with the xr16 driver to see if the performance of the newest model warrants an upgrade. Check out pga golf pro rick shiels hitting the new callaway x16 driver, callaway xr16 pro driver and the callaway xr16 sub zero driver to. Apr 11, 2016 the callaway xr 16 pro driver is a lowspinning beast with great feel and distance made alongside aeronautics expert, boeing, to create one of callaways strongest drivers yet. Hes already had a rick shiels test done not by his own doing but the ability to get one is available. The latest driver in the xr driver line up features a new carbon composite crown to provides a lower cg for greater forgiveness, while a new. Here he is for 5 minutes gushing about this driver, but when he hooks that drive, it turns into the its the indian, not the arrow stuff. Its supposedly the most forgiving tm driver with the twisted face technology allowing toe and heel shots to go straighter and higherlower depending on if you hit it heel or toe.
Rick shiels golf is this driver overrated and overpriced. Rick shiels rick shiels has been a pga golf professional for more than 10 years and started making youtube videos on his channel four years ago. Callaway xr speed driver vs xr16 national club golfer. Rick shiels hits callaways new xr 16, xr 16 pro and xr 16 sub zero drivers on foresights gc2 launch monitor with hmt to compare carry distances, total.
He loves creating golfrelated content on his youtube channel that is factual, informative, fun and entertaining. The xr16 doesnt seem to go any further than the ft5 with the stock stiff shaft i had been using for 8 years. Want to get your driving in shape for the start of the 2018 season. Thats why you get more ball speed at every impact location, even on mishits, and its one of the key. Perfect your backswing, master the followthrough and drive better than ever. The xr16 was the first driver callaway created in conjunction with boeing with a speed step crown to improve aerodynamics weve got similar technologies in the xr. The complete driver golf swing guide rick shiels gif image.
May 05, 2016 xr 16 and xr 16 pro felt very light compared to the other drivers, which may explain the boost in club head speed. I found the callaway preowned site and purchased a set of apex irons last october. Callaways xr 16 sub zero, with the weight in the forward position, was the secondlowest spinning driver in the test just behind cobras king ltd. In fact for any interested, popular golf youtuber, rick sheils, did a callaway driver comparison video which compared the past 5 years of callaway drivers and the xr stood out among the rest, with numbers comparable to even the newer. Gbb is a similar appearance, but bit heavier and xr16 is a little odd shape from the top. If youre in the market for a new driver, or if maybe youre just interested in the latest in golf equipment, then you might want to give this latest video from rick shiels a look. A triaxial carbon composite crown combines with refined speed steps to harmonize weight distribution and aerodynamic efficiency around the head. Rick shiels golf wiki, height, net worth, age, bio, facts. The streamlined, conical shape makes it look like it will slice through the air with ease. Callaway designed this driver to have a big footprint so it could have maximum forgiveness. When it comes to driver design, the goal for every equipment manufacturer is the same.
While its exciting to watch the pga tour and lpga tour get underway, its more exciting for us golf club junkies to try out new products for 2015. A fast, aerodynamic shape and allnew speed step crown combine to deliver more clubhead speed, and the new rmoto face technology allows for a thinner face, over an even larger area of the face, for maximum ball speeds learn more about the callaway xr driver. I guess both parties have fallen out with each other. Its 2015 and its time to get excited about a new golf season. August 6, 2015 comments off on callaway xr pro irons tested by handicapped golfer. Callaway launches xr16, xr16 pro drivers, fairway woods. Rick shiels articles see rick shiels image collectionfrom 2020 you might also be interested in rick shiels pga and rick shiels handicap. Joel tadman tests the new callaway xr speed driver to see if there is extra performance to be had over the previous xr 16 pro model. The sound of the callaway xr 16 driver is a crack thats bit on the loud side whats interesting and very good, in my opinion for a game improvement driver is how much auditory feedback there is.
Rick shiels pga delivers straight talking, easy to follow, honest, professional, calculated advice to all of his viewers from beginner to tour pro. Callaway worked hard to design a driver that combined speed and forgiveness, and with only a few swings it will be apparent that the company succeeded. I wanted to love the xr 16 pro so i could get a callaway driver. Pga lancs strokeplay champs shaw hill sep 1 shaw hill golf professional indivdual. Rick shiels 5 years driver test concern page 2 golfwrx. No matter what driver anyone chooses, its more of a ymmv situation. The xr series may be a few driver generations old but i could not be happier with the performance for the money. This is the power of rmoto technology it removes weight in the face to increase ball speed and create more efficient energy transfer across the face. This is the home of the rick shiels golf show podcast. Aimed at the callaway xr speed driver is aimed at golfers with slow and moderate swing speeds for whom a. One noticeable difference is the head seems a little larger with the weight stretched out a bit at the back of. Rick shiels golf wiki 2020, height, age, net worth 2020, weight, family career start he started playing golf at the age of 11 at hart common in bolton pga he started to train for pga at 18 and.
The right driver will offer power and precision, complete with a smooth swing and satisfying impact. Callaway xr 16, xr 16 pro and xr 16 sub zero drivers. Callaway say the new xr speed driver takes everything they know about driver aerodynamics and face technology and combines it in our best performing longest and most forgiving xr driver line ever. Sep 11, 2018 if youre in the market for a new driver, or if maybe youre just interested in the latest in golf equipment, then you might want to give this latest video from rick shiels a look. Brand new episodes every monday, talking about everything golf. Lets hit this on gc quad with provo ones and see what the honda xr one can do now heads up. Shop a wide selection of callaway xr 16 driver at dicks sporting goods and order online for the finest quality products from the top brands you trust. Callaway xr 16 v xr speed driver test golf monthly youtube.
Subscribe and listen on apple podcasts, spotify or wherever you listen to your podcast. Rick shiels tests some of the top drivers on a flightscope. Golf coach and youtuber rick shiels shares his guide to the ultimate driving technique. From setting up on the tee, to perfecting the backswing, downswing and followthrough. Rick shiels was introduced on golfwrx about 18 months ago. Its pretty fun to watch him destroy all of their marketing claims. As a medicore at best golfer, whose only consistency is the lack of consistency with my game, i cannot blame my equipment. Golf4fans golfing now latest news for anyone who loves golf.
Rick sheils, did a callaway driver comparison video which compared the past 5 years of callaway drivers and the xr stood out among the rest, with numbers comparable to. The wrong driver can send your ball spinning off wildly and feel bizarre in your hands. Watch pga golf professional rick shiels test some of the top drivers on a flightscope golf launch monitor. For us matching extra speed with forgiveness is the key to the xr 16s strong across the board performance, the attractive price just increases its appeal. I see your point but it would be better taken if in the last 5 years every one of the oems only claims in advertising were more forgiving on off center hits. Fast just got a whole lot faster with the callaway xr speed driver.
Ive only hit it once and i like the solid feel of the club. Or maybe the speed steps did have a positive effect on club speed. In this video rick shiels pga golf professional puts the taylormade golf m6 driver up against a fake one that he bought from. The biggest tech innovation in callaway arsenal was the first to be cut. I live my golf life about 57 years behind new tech usually, but seems in this case the g20 competes well with all the newer drivers. The latest evolution of variable face thickness technology x face vft is the lightest, most flexible and hottest face. I just purchased the xr16 driver with the stock stiff shaft. Callaway is claiming that the new xr is the best driver on the market without jailbreak. Callaway launches european market exclusive xr speed. Check out pga golf pro rick shiels hitting the new callaway x16 driver, callaway xr16 pro driver and the callaway xr16 sub zero driver to see how they compare on carry distances, total distance.
Callaways xr 16 driver was built players of all handicaps, but middle and higher handicaps will see the biggest gains by switching to this driver. I currently have the ping g30 clubs from driver thro to lob wedge in my bag. Youll also notice that the driver has a reversepear shape with more. Complete driver guide from setting up on the tee, to perfecting the backswing, downswing and followthrough. It took me 5 drivers last year to settle to xr 2015 in my bag. We were very impressed with the xr irons, would boeing technology help with the.
All seasons 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011. I know a lot of us have been wondering about the vertical groove driver. Xr 16 is a good driver for sure, but spin just was a little to high for me, even after trying several shafts in it. Callaway golf has been turning a lot of heads over the past five years with their reemergence as one of the leaders in the equipment industry. Aimed at the callaway xr speed driver is aimed at golfers with slow and moderate swing speeds for whom a lighter feel may increase club speed for added distance. I sure hope the king ltd is as good as the demo because it is hard for me to have mostly callaway in my bag then have a cobra driver. The newest steelhead is a great allaround iron for weekend warriors looking to have more fun on the courseand win a buck or two. I liked them feel wise but could not get used to hitting a every club 10 plus yards shorter than what had been my normal distances. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Lets take a look at the launch monitor numbers to see which comes out on top. Basically if you have a 2016 or 2017 m2, dont fall for the. Mark hits the callaway xr driver and talks about how it could help you hit longer driver and more.
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