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Contents76 OF SHOTS ARE MIS-HITS

Product Overview ................................................. 4-5Introduction Letter ............................................... 6-7 RSi 1 ..................................................................... 8-9 RSi 2 ................................................................. 10-11 RSi Tour Preferred ........................................... 12-13 Custom Fitting Guidelines - Irons Flight Parameters .................................. 14-15 Length .................................................... 16-17 Lie .................................................................18 Shaft Type .....................................................19 Shaft Flex ......................................................20Local Custom Matrix ..............................................21Notes ......................................................................22

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Model

Golfer Target Distance Seekers of All Levels Aspirational Golfers Tour Calibre Performance Seekers

Positioning Ultimate Distance Iron Distance Players Iron Most Technical Tour Iron

Design Target Sporty/Fast/Technical Premium/Technical Serious/Tour/Technical

Tech

Speed Pocket Thru Slot Thru Slot Traditional

Face Slots Standard Thin Thin

Forged - Face: 8/9/PW Body: AW/SW Face/Hosel: #3-7 Body: #8-PW

Tungsten - Toe Weight: #3-5 -

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Nobody’s Perfect Product Overview

Dear Valued Customer,

Two years ago we launched RocketBladez, the first iron with the Speed Pocket. The Speed Pocket was revolutionary for the iron category as it unlocked the rigidity of the face to allow it to flex more eliminating what we call hot spots allowing the iron to perform with increased consistency in launch, spin and most importantly, distance control.

We’ve realised from extensive research through R&D and Performance Labs that 76% of golfer’s miss-hit the ball and with the Speed Pocket we realised this significantly improved strikes low on the face, but golfers also miss it on the heel and toe which got us thinking, what if we added slots to the face?

The ‘R’ Series is synonymous with TaylorMade since the original R500 series of metalwoods. ‘R’ has always been the heart, soul & identity of our obsession with making golfers better. It signifies premium quality and unparalleled performance not only in metalwoods but also within the iron category.

We are very pleased to introduce the all new RSi iron family from TaylorMade Golf, the first iron ever to incorporate Face Slot Technology represented with three new models, RSi 1, RSi 2 & RSi Tour Preferred.

“We’ve taken everything we’ve learnt about Speed Pocket Technology and have been able to apply it into the face. Face Slot Technology provides greater consistency across the face, giving players improved performance on miss-hits. And you can only find Face Slots in RSi irons”- Tomo Bystedt. Director of Product Creation, Irons.

RSi 1 is your ultimate distance iron with unmatched consistency delivered with Face Slots located from 3 through to 8 irons. The two slots located on the heel and toe of the clubface provide uniform flexion across the face protecting ball speed on off-centre hits toward the heel and toe.

The RSi 1 also features Speed Pocket with Thru-Slot Technology which protects ball speed on miss-hits below the centre of the face.

RSi 2 is where distance meets playability. The RSi 2 iron set provides the ideal blend of performance and beauty. Featuring Face Slot Technology from 3 through 8 irons and Speed Pocket with Thru-Slot Technology for unparalleled consistency across the entire face, the RSi 2 irons also include progressive Multi-Material Construction ensuring each iron is individually engineered to deliver performance on each iron where you need it most with souring long irons and great feel and workability in the short irons.

RSi Tour Preferred was designed to take our Tour Professionals to the next level incorporating Face Slot Technology for more uniform flexion across the face which protects ball speed and generates more ball speed on off centre hits towards the heel and toe delivering ultimate consistency and distance control, exactly what better player’s demand in an iron.

In addition to Face Slot Technology, the RSi Tour Preferred irons feature Speed Pocket technology for added consistency on strikes low on the face. This iron is as much about performance as it is about feel being a Tour Preferred product- the RSi TP iron also features advanced two piece welded construction for amazing feel and performance. Forged carbon steel is located on the face and hosel and forms and alliance with a stainless steel back bar which preserves the undercut and forms the Speed Pocket ensuring ideal mass properties.

Please find attached in this document all information relating to the new RSi irons and we also thank you for your continued support of this revolutionary new iron product.

Kind regards, TaylorMade-adidas Golf Pacific

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We’ve taken everything we’ve learned about Speed Pocket Technology and have been able to apply it into the face. Face Slot Technology provides greater consistency across the face, giving players improved performance on mis-hits. And you can only find Face Slots in RSi.

TOMO BYSTEDT DIRECTOR PRODUCT CREATION IRON, PUTTER, WEDGE

FACE SLOT TECHNOLOGY CREATES CONSISTENTLY LONGER SHOTS, EVEN WHEN YOU MISS THE SWEET SPOT*

NEW Face Slot Technology in the 3-8 iron: Two slots located near the heel & toe of the clubface that provide uniform flexion across the face. Protecting ball speed and generating more consistent distance on off-centre hits.

Improved Speed Pocket with ThruSlot Technology in the 3-7 iron: Provides ball speed protection on shots below the centre of the face. Increases launch angle and ball speed on all shots.

Advanced Face Design—our thinnest face, deep undercut and Inverted Cone Technology combined—promote maximum face speed.

Improved sound and feel through advanced construction & multiple dampening systems.

New Reax 90 steel shaft from True Temper helps to optimise ball flight for ultimate distance and performance.

* Distance claim vs. non-slotted TaylorMade iron.

CLUB 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PW AW SW LW

LOFT 17º 20º 23º 26.5º 30.5º 34.5º 39º 44º 50º 55º 60º

LIE 60.25º 61º 61.75º 62.5º 63º 63.5º 64º 64.5º 64.5º 64.5º 64.5º

OFFSET 6.3mm 5.8mm 5.3mm 4.7mm 4.2mm 3.5mm 3mm 2.6mm 1.8mm 1.5mm 1.5mm

BOUNCE 0.5º 1.3º 3.3º 4.2º 5.0º 6.3º 6.0º 7.1º 8.8º ATV ATV

LENGTH 39.5” 38.88” 38.25” 37.63” 37” 36.5” 36” 35.5” 35.5” 35.25” 35”

SWING WEIGHT D2.5/D1.5 D2.5/D1.5 D2.5/D1.5 D2.5/D1.5 D2.5/D1.5 D2.5/D1.5 D2.5/D1.5 D2.5/D1.5 D3.5/D2.5 D4.5/D3 D5.5/D4

SHAFT REAX 90 STEEL BY TRUE TEMPER - S, R REAX GRAPHITE - S (75), R (65), M (55), L (45)

GRIP TM SPEED BRC TM SPEED WINN BLC (WOMENS)

RED = Graphite CUSTOM OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Advanced Face Design Maximum face speed through a combination of innovations

Face Slot

Speed Pocket with Thruslot Technology

Inverted Cone Technology

Deep Under-Cut with Ultra-Thin Face

S>L ATV Grind

Progressive Slot Technology

3>7 Speed Pocket with Thruslot Technology

3>8 Face Slots

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FORGED AND TUNGSTEN TECHNOLOGY MEETS FACE SLOTS

Revolutionary Face Slot Technology in the 3-8 iron provides more uniform flexion across the face that protects ball speed and generates more distance on off-centre hits toward the heel & toe.

Speed Pocket with ThruSlot Technology in the 3-7 iron: Provides ball speed protection on shots below the centre of the face. Increases launch angle and ball speed.

Progressive Multi-Material Construction: LONG IRONS: Tungsten low in the toe for higher launch and more ballspeed.

MID IRONS: High-strength, thin-face steel construction for high speed and consistency.SHORT IRONS: Forged carbon steel face with milled grooves for soft feel and control. WEDGE: Fully forged 1025 carbon steel wedge for optimum feel and precision.

Exclusive KBS Tour 105 Shaft provides tour-calibre performance at a lighter weight for optimum blend of speed, stability and accuracy.

The RSi 2 iron set delivers the ideal blend of performance and beauty. We have combined a progressive, multi-material construction with our most innovative technologies: Face Slots and Speed Pocket with Thru Slot. This provides the best of all worlds in a slim, beautiful package.

BRET WAHL VICE PRESIDENT R&D IRON, PUTTER, WEDGE

CLUB 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PW AW SW

LOFT 17º 19º 21º 24º 27º 31º 35º 40º 45º 50º 55º

LIE 60º 60.5º 61º 61.5º 62º 62.5º 63º 63.5º 64º 64º 64º

OFFSET 5.2mm 4.8mm 4.4mm 4mm 3.6mm 3.2mm 2.8mm 2.4mm 2mm 1.6mm 1.4mm

BOUNCE -0.5º 0º 1º 2º 3º 4º 6º 8º 10º 11º 12º

LENGTH 39.25” 38.75” 38.25” 37.75” 37.25” 36.75” 36.25” 35.75” 35.5” 35.5” 35.25”

SWING WEIGHT D2/D2 D2/D2 D2/D2 D2/D2 D2/D2 D2/D2 D2/D2 D2/D2 D3/D3 D3/D3 D5/D5

SHAFT KBS TOUR 105 - S, R MATRIX PROGRAM F15 - S, R

GRIP TM LAMKIN PERFORMANCE BRC

RED = Graphite CUSTOM OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Progressive Multi-Material Construction Construction technologies infused where they are needed most:

3>5 Tungsten Weight

8>P Forged Face

A Forged Head

3>7 Speed Pocket

3>8 Face Slots

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THE FORGED TOUR IRON WITH FACE SLOT TECHNOLOGY

Revolutionary Face Slot Technology in the 3-7 iron provides increased distance control by protecting ball speed on off-centre hits toward the heel & toe.

Speed Pocket with Technology in the 3-7 iron provides more consistent launch conditions and ball speed protection on shots below the centre of the face.

Advanced two-piece welded construction for amazing feel and performance: Forged carbon steel face and hosel for precise shaping and soft, solid feel.

Precision shaped back bar forms the Speed Pocket and undercut while ensuring ideal mass properties.

Tour-proven shaping with compact head size, minimal offset and thin topline.

Trusted KBS Tour Steel Shaft provides optimum stability, feel and control.

The RSi TP irons were developed to deliver distance, launch, consistency and feel to take performance to the next level for our Tour Professionals. The shapes of these irons will be instantly pleasing to better players and will have the feel and workability that golfers expect in a forged product. It really is the best combination of performance, look and feel that we have created for the best players in the world.

TOMO BYSTEDT DIRECTOR PRODUCT CREATION IRON, PUTTER, WEDGE

CLUB 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PW

LOFT 17º 20º 23º 26º 30º 34º 38º 42º 47º

LIE 60º 60.5º 61º 61.5º 62º 62.5º 63º 63.5º 64º

OFFSET 3.2mm 3mm 2.7mm 2.3mm 2mm 1.8mm 1.7mm 1.6mm 1.5mm

BOUNCE -1º 0º 0.5º 2º 3.5º 5º 7º 8º 9º

LENGTH 39.25” 38.75” 38.25” 37.75” 37.25” 36.75” 36.25” 35.75” 35.5”

SWING WEIGHT D2 D2 D2 D2 D2 D2 D2 D2 D3

SHAFT KBS TOUR - X (130), S (120), R (110)

GRIP GOLF PRIDE TM TOUR VELVET RED CAP

CUSTOM OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Face Slots

Plasma Welded 431 Stainless Steel Back Bar

1025 Forged Carbon Steel Hosel/Face

Sound Managing Badge

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Custom Fitting Guidelines - Irons IRONS QUICK REFERENCE TRAJECTORY

7 IRON BALL SPEED RANGE OF LAUNCH ANGLES RANGE OF SPIN RATE (RPM) EXPECTED HEAD SPEED (MPH) EXPECTED DISTANCE (YARDS)

70 20º-23º 4000-5500 45 90

80 19º-22º 4200-6000 53 108

90 18º-21º 4900-6500 61 127

100 17º-20º 5100-6700 69 145

110 17º-20º 5300-6900 77 161

120 17º-20º 5900-7100 85 172

130 17º-20º 6200-7600 93 184

140 17º-20º 6900-8000 101 220

7-IRON PERFORMANCE DATA (AVG.)

PLAYER TYPE BALL SPEED LAUNCH ANGLE SPIN RATE

PGA Tour 120 mph 16º 45

LPGA Tour 104 mph 19º 53

0 to 10 Handicap 106 mph 20º 61

10 to 20 Handicap 94 mph 20º 69

Lady and Senior 71 mph 21º 77

7 IRON FLIGHT PARAMETERS

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HEIGHT WRIST-TO-FLOOR MEASUREMENT RECOMMENDED CLUB LENGTH

> 6’ 8” > 42” +2”

6’ 6”-6’ 8” 41”-42” +1.5”

6’ 4”-6’ 6” 40”-41” +1”

6’ 2”-6’ 4” 38.5”-40” +.5”

6’ 1”-6’ 2” 37”-38.8” +.25

5’ 7”-6’ 1” 34”-37” Standard

5’ 4”-5’ 7” 32”-34” -.25”

5’ 2”-5’ 4” 29”-32” -.5”

5’-5’ 2” 27”-29” -1”

4’ 10”-5’ 25”-27” -1.5”

< 4’ 10” < 25” -2”

LIE ANGLE AND LENGTH ARE RELATED Always optimise the player’s lie angle after the length of the shaft has been determined. It’s important to understand that club length affects an iron’s effective lie angle. For every ½” you add or subtract, the lie angle will be affected by 1° In rare cases when the extreme lie angles of 4° upright or 4° flat don’t allow the player to achieve level impact, adjusting the shaft length is essential.

*If the player doesn’t know the length of his or her clubs, refer to the chart below.

Tall Player Stooped

Short Player Upright

Athletic Position

APPLYING THE ART & SCIENCEThe Art: The golfer must feel comfortable and confident at the setup position.

The Science: The correct shaft length is necessary for the player to strike the ball solidly and provide optimised consistent distance and direction.

TUNING IRON LENGTH

Custom Fitting Guidelines - Irons

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OPTIMISING LIE ANGLELie angle affects the ball flights start direction and curvature. By adjusting the lie angle, the tuner changes where the face is pointed at impact and how the club interacts with the turf, which can have significant impact on consistent direction.

TUNING LIE ANGLE

FINE-TUNE THE SHAFTThe correct shaft helps the golfer find the centre of the clubface more consistently and has a profound affect on the overall feel of the club.

SHAFT TYPEShafts are offered in four main categories: tour weight steel, lightweight steel, tour weight graphite and lightweight graphite. A good rule of thumb is to recommend the weighted shaft the player finds most comfortable. This shaft will help maintain swing balance consistency and distance. If the player enjoys the feel of steel but could benefit from a lighter weight shaft, explore lightweight steel. Most lightweight steel shafts feature low kick points, play softer overall and may produce a higher ball flight than heavier steel. Graphite dampens vibration significantly, making it a good choice for players with chronically sore wrists, elbows or shoulders.

SHAFT SELECTION GUIDELINES

Quick Tempo Heavier, stiffer options than indicated by swing speed

Smooth Tempo Lighter, softer flexes than indicated by swing speed

Reduce Spin Stiffer tip or stronger flex

Reduce Launch Stiffer tip, heavier weight or stiffer flex

Increase Spin Softer tip, softer flex, lighter weight

Increase Launch Softer tip, softer flex, lighter weight

Reduce Fade Spin Axis Softer tip, softer flex, lighter weight

Reduce Draw Spin Axis Stiffer tip, stiffer flex, heavier weight

* Consider lighter shafts when going over length (+1”) to maintain acceptable swing

TUNING SHAFT TYPE

TOE-UP IMPACT: Ground contact toward heel Hard to hit high centre face Tilted (draw) spin axis Need flatter lie

LEVEL IMPACT: Ground contact at centre Easy to hit high centre face Level (straight) spin axis No adjustment needed

TOE-DOWN IMPACT: Ground contact toward toe Hard to hit high centre face Tilted (fade) spin axis Need upright lie


Too Upright Square Toe-Down Impact

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FLEXFinding the correct shaft flex is essential in helping the player find optimal consistent distance and direction. The chart below will help you get started.

APPLYING THE ART AND SCIENCEThe Art: Explain that the shafts weight, flex, torque, and bend profile can all drastically change the clubs feel. It is most important the golfer has a shaft that suits the players desired feel and personal preference.

The Science: The correctly tuned shaft will help maximise ball speed, spin rate and launch angle by producing shots the are struck solid.

TUNING SHAFT FLEX

LOCAL CUSTOM MATRIX

AVERAGE DRIVER DISTANCE 160 YARDS OR LESS 160-190 190-230 230-275 275+

FLEX L M R S X

Clubhead Speed 70 mph or less 70-80 80-95 95-110 110+

Ball Speed 100 mph or less 100-115 115-135 135-160 160+

* Note the chart above is based on driver swing speeds.

MENS RH - Steel (S, R) & Graphite (S, R, M) Options: #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, PW, AW, SW, LW

4 flat 3 flat 2 flat 1 flat Std 1 up 2 up 3 up 4 up

Std

+.5"

+1"

MENS RH - Steel (S, R) & Graphite (R) Options: #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, PW, AW, SW


Std

+.5"

+1"

MENS RH - Steel (X, S, R) Options: #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, PW


Std

+.5"

+1"

MENS LH - Steel (S, R) & Graphite (S, R, M) Options: #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, PW, SW


Std

+.5"

+1"

MENS LH - Steel (S, R) & Graphite (R) Options: #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, PW, SW


Std

+.5"

+1"

MENS LH - Steel (X, S, R) Options: #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, PW


Std

+.5"

+1"

WOMENS LH - Graphite (L) Options: #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, PW, AW, SW


-.5"

Std

+.5"

LEGEND Local build US Order (2-3 Weeks)ADDITIONAL SHAFT OFFERING (UPCHARGE)

KBS TOUR (R, S) Dynamic Gold (R, S) Dynamic Gold SL (R, S) Nippon 950 (R, S)

ADDITIONAL SHAFT OFFERING (UPCHARGE)

Dynamic Gold (R, S)

ADDITIONAL GRIPS OFFERING (UPCHARGE)

Lamkin - R.E.L. 3GEN Black * Lamkin - Crossline TM Logo Lamkin - Crossline White/Black Midsize/Oversize Lamkin - ACE 3GEN White Golf Pride - Tour Velvet * Golf Pride - Tour Velvet Full Cord Golf Pride - New Decade Scarlet / Platinum Golf Pride - New Decade White / Black Golf Pride - New Decade White / Platinum Golf Pride - New Decade Midnight Blue / Platinum Golf Pride - Decade Red / Black * Golf Pride - Z Grip Black / White Golf Pride - Tour Wrap 2G Black Golf Pride - Tour Wrap 2G White Golf Pride - VDR White Golf Pride - VDR Red IOMIC - Sticky 2.3 White/Black IOMIC - Sticky 2.3 Black/Black * Grip also available in midsize


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2015 METAL WOODS

CONTENTSIntroduction Letter ...............................................................................5

R15 ................................................................................................... 6-7 R15 460 ............................................................................................ 8-9 R15 430 ........................................................................................ 10-11 R15 Fairway .................................................................................. 12-13 R15 Rescue .................................................................................. 14-15

AeroBurner .................................................................................. 16-17 AeroBurner Driver ....................................................................... 18-19 AeroBurner Fairway..................................................................... 20-21 AeroBurner Rescue ..................................................................... 22-23

Custom Fitting Guidelines Tuned Performance ..................................................................25 Optimising Driver Features .......................................................26 The ‘R’ Family ............................................................................27 Launch Parameters ..................................................................27 Tuning Shaft Type ......................................................................28 Tuning Shaft Flex ......................................................................29 Tuning Flight Path .....................................................................30 Notes ..................................................................................................31

MADE OF

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Dear Valued Customer,

2014 delivered a number of memorable moments related to the game of golf. It has also shown each and every one of us the highs, lows and emotion that epitomize what we love about this sport.

At TaylorMade, our golf season isn’t coming to an end. Instead, it’s ramping up to ensure we’re in the best position to begin the 2015 season with positive momentum. So whether your goal is winning an event on the PGA TOUR or breaking 90, we want to help you achieve it.

Innovation is the genesis of everything we do at TaylorMade Golf. Whether it’s our metalwoods, irons, wedges or golf balls, we’re relentlessly striving to design, produce and deliver the most innovative, high-performance products to allow you, the golfer, to achieve your goals.

We are excited to reveal what we think will be yet another pivotal moment in the history of TaylorMade with the launch of our newest metalwood lineup; derived from two franchises with storied history in the game and for our brand: R15 and AeroBurner.

Fifteen years after the first R Series driver was introduced and 15 years of ground breaking metalwoods technologies from the #1 driver in golf have led us to a driver made of greatness: R15. Engineered for and played by the best players in the world including Sergio Garcia, Jason Day and Justin Rose, the R15 is designed to bring out the best in all of us. We’ve put everything we’ve got into R15 - so you can find what you’ve got in you.

Another iconic franchise in our company’s history is revitalized with the introduction of AeroBurner. In golf, the name Burner is synonymous with speed and speed equals distance, so we’ve completely redesigned AeroBurner to be the fastest, most aerodynamic product we’ve ever made.

To ensure we’re releasing the best product we possibly can, we’ve worked closer than ever with our PGA TOUR athletes on both R15 and AeroBurner, and their feedback has everyone here excited about what’s to come in 2015. With our Tour players eager to put them in their bags, we’re confident that once you hit them for yourself, you will feel the same.

Come January 9, 2015, whether you decide on R15 or AeroBurner, you can be confident that you’ll be putting our most innovative technologies into your bag.

On behalf of the entire TaylorMade team, play well.

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MADE OF GREATNESS

Everything we have learned on low-forward CG, sliding weights, Speed Pocket, and adjustability have gone into the R15, making

this our most technologically advanced driver ever.

BENOIT VINCENT VICE PRESIDENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Centre of Gravity (CG) lower and more forward to promote higher launch and lower spin

New Front Track system performs like a Speed Pocket, reduces spin and increases size of sweet spot

New sliding split weights: heel for draw, toe for fade, split for maximum stability (12.5g each / 25g total)

4° loft sleeve for greater loft adjustability and opportunity to dial in your launch conditions

Beautifully sculpted pear shape with larger footprint and new satin white finish (also available in black)

New Fujikura Speeder 57 Evolution shaft, Lamkin UTx grip

R15 TP available in the Speeder 661 Evolution Tour Spec and new Lamkin UTx grip

Several aftermarket shafts and grips available to customize your R15

Employs proven TaylorMade metalwood technologies that have been newly optimised (ICT, Thick Thin, moveable weight, loft sleeve)

HEAD LOFT LH LIE VOLUME LENGTH M SW M LENGTH W SW W

R15 DRIVER 9.5°* YES 57°-61° 460cc 45.5” D4 44.5”

R15 DRIVER 10.5°* YES* 57°-61° 460cc 45.5” D4 44.5” D0

R15 DRIVER 12°* YES* 57°-61° 460cc 45.5” D4 44.5” D0

R15 DRIVER 14° YES 57°-61° 460cc 45.5” D4 44.5” D0

R15 DRIVER TP 9.5° YES 57°-61° 460cc 45.5” D4

R15 DRIVER TP 10.5° YES 57°-61° 460cc 45.5” D4

R15 DRIVER TP 12° YES 57°-61° 460cc 45.5” D4

R15 DRIVER TP 14° YES 57°-61° 460cc 45.5” D4

SHAFT FUJI SPEEDER 57 EVOLUTION – S, R, M FUJIKURA SPEEDER 661 EVOLUTION TS – X, S, R

GRIP LAMKIN UTX

CUSTOM OPTIONS TP SHAFT OPTIONS AVAILABLE

2015 METAL WOODS 9*Available in black

460 DRIVER IS ALSO AVAILABLE

IN BLACK

INVERTED CONE TECHNOLOGYOptimised to expand the sweet spot

ADJUSTABLE LOFT SLEEVE12 positions 4˚ of loft

LOW/FORWARD CGHigh launch/low spin

SLIDING SPLIT WEIGHTSTwo 12.5g weights (25g total)

ULTRA THIN WALL CASTINGThick thin crown (.4/.5mm) wraps around to the toe –saves weight

FRONT TRACKSpeed pocket performance expands sweet spot and decreases spin

Centre of Gravity positioned to make 430 model our lowest-spinning R15


New sliding split weights: heel for draw, toe for fade, split for maximum stability (12.5g each / 25g total)

4° loft sleeve for more loft adjustability and opportunity to dial in your launch conditions

Smaller shape inspired by iconic predecessors with new satin white finish and black PVD face

New Fujikura Speeder 67 Evolution shaft, Lamkin UTx grip

R15 TP available in the Fujikura Speeder 757 Evolution Tour Spec and new Lamkin UTx grip

Several aftermarket shafts and grips available to customize your R15 430

HEAD LOFT LH LIE VOLUME LENGTH M SW M

R15 430 DRIVER 9.5° NO 57°-61° 430cc 45.5” D4

R15 430 DRIVER 10.5° NO 57°-61° 430cc 45.5” D4

R15 430 DRIVER 12° NO 57°-61° 430cc 45.5” D4

R15 430 DRIVER TP 9.5° NO 57°-61° 430cc 45.5” D4

R15 430 DRIVER TP 10.5° NO 57°-61° 430cc 45.5” D4

R15 430 DRIVER TP 12° NO 57°-61° 430cc 45.5” D4

SHAFT FUJIKURA SPEEDER 67 EVOLUTION – X, S, R LAMKIN UTX FUJIKURA SPEEDER 757 EVOLUTION TS – X, S, R

GRIP LAMKIN UTX


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Everything we have learned on low-forward CG, sliding weights, Speed Pocket, and adjustability have gone into the R15, making

this our most technologically advanced driver ever.

BENOIT VINCENT VICE PRESIDENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 7

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Front track system

Bringing the front track system to the 3 wood allows us to get the best of all worlds, a system that creates more

flexibility and speed while allowing us to effect shot shape.

BRIAN BAZZEL SENIOR DIRECTOR METALWOOD PRODUCT CREATION

First fairway with sliding weight (25g) for shot shape adjustability – Our most adjustable fairway to date


4° loft sleeve for more loft adjustability and opportunity to dial in your launch conditions

Built with the new Fujikura Speeder 67 Evolution shaft and new Lamkin UTx grip

R15 TP available in the Speeder Evolution 757 Tour Spec and new Lamkin UTx grip

Several aftermarket shafts and grips available to customize your R15 fairway

HEAD NUM LOFT LH LIE VOLUME LENGTH M SW M

R15 FAIRWAY 3 15° YES 56.5°-60.5° 150cc 43.25” D4

R15 FAIRWAY 3HL 16.5° NO 56.5°-60.5° 150cc 43.25” D4

R15 FAIRWAY 5 19° YES 56.5°-60.5° 120cc 42.25” D4

R15 FAIRWAY 5HL 20.5° NO 56.5°-60.5° 120cc 42.25” D4

R15 FAIRWAY TP 3 15° YES 56.5°-60.5° 150cc 43.25” D4

R15 FAIRWAY TP 3HL 16.5° NO 56.5°-60.5° 150cc 43.25” D4

R15 FAIRWAY TP 5 19° YES 56.5°-60.5° 120cc 42.25” D4

R15 FAIRWAY TP 5HL 20.5° NO 56.5°-60.5° 120cc 42.25” D4

SHAFT FUJIKURA SPEEDER 67 EVOLUTION – S, R, M FUJIKURA SPEEDER 757 EVOLUTION TS – X, S, R

GRIP LAMKIN UTX


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HIGHEST STRENGTH FACE MATERIAL

CONTOURED BACK TRACK

FRONT TRACK

25g SLIDING TUNGSTEN WEIGHT

ADJUSTABLE LOFT SLEEVE

THICK THIN CASTINGPromotes low forward CG

Ni-Co 300 Superalloy

Glides through turf

Acts like a speed pocket to expand sweet spot and decrease spin

Adjusts for draw or fade

12 positions 4˚ of loft

FAIR WAY

The shape of the rescue is very striking at address and will speak to the better player, while the performance of the club will speak

to anyone who hits it.

BENOIT VINCENT VICE PRESIDENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

New, Tour-inspired shape

Smaller footprint enables better playability from more lies

Standard setting promotes neutral ball flight

3° loft sleeve for dialing in distance

Built with the new Fujikura Speeder 77 Evolution shaft and new Lamkin UTx grip

R15 TP available in the Speeder Evolution 869 Tour Spec and new Lamkin UTx grip

Several aftermarket shafts and grips available to customize your R15 Rescue


R15 RESCUE 2 17° NO 57.5°-60.5° 98cc 41.25” D4

R15 RESCUE 3 19° YES 58°-61° 99cc 40.75” D4

R15 RESCUE 4 21° YES 58.5°-61.5° 101cc 40.25” D4

R15 RESCUE 5 24° NO 59°-62° 103cc 39.75” D4

R15 RESCUE TP 2 17° NO 57.5°-60.5° 98cc 41.25” D4

R15 RESCUE TP 3 19° YES 58°-61° 99cc 40.75” D4

R15 RESCUE TP 4 21° YES 58.5°-61.5° 101cc 40.25” D4

SHAFT FUJIKURA SPEEDER 77 EVOLUTION – S, R FUJIKURA SPEEDER 869 EVOLUTION TS – X, S, R

GRIP LAMKIN UTX


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SLDR

SLDR

MORE COMPACT SHAPEExtreme versatility

OPEN CHANNEL SPEED POCKETFor improved launch conditions

CENTRAL CG POSITIONPromotes neutral ball flight

3˚ LOFT SLEEVE+/- 1.5˚

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MADE FOR SPEED

Advanced 460cc aerodynamic shape designed with rounder toe, raised centre crown, reduced drop from crown to skirt, and new hosel fin

New Speed Pocket increases size of the sweet spot and reduces spin

New matte white finish, black PVD face, and linear AeroBurner crown graphic make alignment easy

Built with the new, lightweight Matrix Speed RUL-Z 50 shaft and TM Speed grip

TP model designed with a longer hosel, flatter lie, and more open face angle

TP model built with new Matrix Ozik White Tie 60X4 and new Lamkin UTx grip

Several aftermarket shafts and grips available to customize your AeroBurner

HEAD LOFT LH LIE VOLUME LENGTH M SW M LENGTH W SW W

AEROBURNER DRIVER 9.5° YES 61° 460cc 45.75” D3

AEROBURNER DRIVER 10.5° YES 61° 460cc 45.75” D3 44.75” D0

AEROBURNER DRIVER 12° YES 61° 460cc 45.75” D3 44.75” D0

AEROBURNER DRIVER HL NO 61° 460cc 45.75” D3 44.75” D0

AEROBURNER DRIVER TP 9.5° NO 59° 460cc 45.75” D4

AEROBURNER DRIVER TP 10.5° NO 59° 460cc 45.75” D4

SHAFT MATRIX SPEED RUL-Z 50 – X, S, R, M TP MATRIX OZIK WHITE TIE 60X4 – X, S, R MATRIX SPEED RUL-Z 45 – L

GRIP TM SPEED GRIP .620 – 43.5g LAMKIN UTX TP .600 – 52g WINN SPEED LADIES – 37g


We’ve drastically improved the performance of the sole’s Speed Pocket and significantly improved the

aerodynamics to deliver maximum speed to the golfer.


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DRIVER

RAISED CENTRE CROWNKeeps airflow attached longer and reduces drag

AERO HOSELReduces drag caused by hosel

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New aerodynamic shape with a shallow face, raised centre crown and new hosel fin

New Speed Pocket increases the size of the sweet spot and reduces spin

3 wood uses the highest strength face material—Ni-Co 300 Superalloy


Built with the new lightweight Matrix Speed RUL-Z 60 shaft and TM Speed grip


TP model built with new Matrix Ozik White Tie 70X4 and new Lamkin UTx grip



AEROBURNER FAIRWAY 3 15° YES 60° 165cc 43.25” D3

AEROBURNER FAIRWAY 3HL 16.5° NO 60° 170cc 43.25” D3

AEROBURNER FAIRWAY 5 18° YES 60.5° 150cc 42.25” D3

AEROBURNER FAIRWAY 5HL 21° NO 60.5° 150cc 42.25” D3

AEROBURNER FAIRWAY 7 23° NO 61° 143cc 41.75” D3

AEROBURNER TP FAIRWAY 3 15° NO 58° 159cc 43.25” D4

AEROBURNER TP FAIRWAY 3HL 16.5° NO 58° 161cc 43.25” D4

AEROBURNER TP FAIRWAY 5 18° NO 58.5° 135cc 42.25” D4

SHAFT MATRIX SPEED RUL-Z 60 – X, S, R, M, L MATRIX OZIK WHITE TIE 70X4 – X, S, M

GRIP SPEED RUBBER GRIP (M) .600 – 47g LAMKIN UTX TP .600 – 52g


With our largest Speed Pocket ever, we are now achieving driver-like launch conditions

with a fairway wood.


BIGGEST OPEN CHANNEL SPEED POCKET

For more face flex, increased sweet spot and reduced spin

FAIRWAY

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New aerodynamic shape with a shallow face, raised centre crown and new hosel fin

New Speed Pocket increases the size of the sweet spot and reduces spin


Built with the new Matrix Speed RUL-Z 70 shaft and TM Speed grip


TP model built with new Matrix Ozik White Tie HX4 and new Lamkin UTx grip



AEROBURNER RESCUE 3 19° YES 60° 112cc 40.75” D3

AEROBURNER RESCUE 4 22° YES 60.5° 114cc 40.25” D3

AEROBURNER RESCUE 5 25° NO 61° 115cc 39.75” D3

AEROBURNER RESCUE 6 28° NO 61.5° 117cc 39.25” D3

AEROBURNER TP RESCUE 3 19° YES 58° 112cc 40.75” D4

AEROBURNER TP RESCUE 4 22° YES 58.5° 114cc 40.25” D4

SHAFT MATRIX SPEED RUL-Z 70 – X, S, R, M TP MATRIX OZIK WHITE TIE HX4 – X, S, R MATRIX SPEED RUL-Z 55 – L

GRIP SPEED RUBBER GRIP (M) .600 – 47g LAMKIN UTX TP .600 – 52g


The name Burner has always stood for speed, more specifically ball speed. Now we have introduced

breakthroughs in aerodynamics to the Burner name that will also help increase club head speed.


RESCUE

AERO HOSELReduced drag caused by hosel

CUSTOM FIT TING GUIDELINESTUNED PERFORMANCE

AN INTRODUCTION TO TUNED PERFORMANCE TaylorMade makes high-performance golf equipment engineered to help every level of player play better. Since our founding in 1979 we’ve focused on developing innovative technologies that make it easier to launch the ball faster, longer, more easily and with greater control. In addition, we offer an assortment of club models and options to suit every performance level, and swing style.

We’ve gained a wealth of knowledge from our Tour Team, which has for years travelled to nearly every PGA Tour event to tune Tour pros for our equipment and build it for them on the spot. Several members have spent a lifetime circling the globe to adjust and service products for the best players in the world. Our Tour Team’s knowledge and experience was invaluable to the creation of our Tuned Performance philosophy and values.

OUR TUNED PERFORMANCE PHILOSOPHY The golfer comes first in every Tuned Performance session at any level. We asked TaylorMade’s longest standing Tour Rep what “Tuned Performance” meant to him. His answer: “A qualified Tuner/Fitter understands that optimising golf equipment is part art, part science”.

The art of tuning focuses on look, feel, sound, trajectory and workability, and relies heavily on the Tuner’s communication skills. The science lies in data-driven performance parameters, such as how the golfer presents the clubhead to the ball at impact (club data), and how that affects ball flight (ball data).

When the art and science of Tuned Performance are executed at the highest level, the player is the recipient of equipment that inspires confidence and optimises performance.

TUNED PERFORMANCE VS. CUSTOM FITTING Traditionally, selecting custom clubs for a player has been called Custom fitting. Fitting, however, emphasizes only size and shape. A suit is fitted, as it must be the right size and shape to be comfortable and look good. However, when it comes to TaylorMade Golf equipment, selecting the best equipment for a player is much more about optimising performance than it is about making things the right size and shape.

Tuning is a term that started in 2004 with the creation of the R7 driver, the first adjustable driver ever launched to the golfing public. This was a breakthrough and changed the traditional custom fitting process; a golfer would be measured and fit for a driver and the custom fitting session would end at the point of purchase. With adjustability products are now able to be tuned perpetually; adjustments can be made on an ongoing basis.

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OPTIMIZING DRIVER FEATURES THE R' FAMILY LAUNCH PARAMETERS

FEATURE THE ART THE SCIENCE TUNING SUGGESTIONS

Model Look, feel (sound), trajectory, workability

Centre of Gravity, Launch Angle, Backspin Rate,

Ball Speed

Confirm the player is comfortable with the model’s look from address before tuning further. Changing models will significantly change the performance of a driver and may alter distance and consistent direction.

Face Angle Look at address - Confidence

Ball Start Direction, Trajectory, Shot Curvature

Utilize TaylorMade’s loft sleeve to achieve the player’s desired face angle. Remember, changing loft 1° also changes face angle 1°. Increasing loft closes the face, while lowering loft opens the face.

Loft Look at address - Confidence

Launch Angle, Backspin Rate, Trajectory,

Forgiveness, Workability

Once the appropriate driver loft is selected, utilize TaylorMade’s loft sleeve to tune the exact loft to that particular player. Should the player be more conscious of look at address you may require the sliding weight to tune consistent direction.

Centre of Gravity Confidence

Launch Angle, Backspin Rate, Trajectory,

Forgiveness, Workability

Utilize TaylorMade’s sliding weight track to tune the player’s desired centre of gravity. Move the weight towards the heel to increase draw bias and towards the toe to increase fade bias.

Lie Angle Look at address - Confidence Shot Shape (Slights Effect)

Utilize TaylorMade’s loft sleeve to fine tune lie angle. Players seeking a more toe up appearance from address will prefer the upright loft sleeve settings and for toe down they will prefer the flatter settings. The sleeve features nine standard lie angle settings and three upright settings.

Shaft (flex, weight, length)

Feel, Sound, Workability

Launch Angle, Backspin Rate,

Trajectory, Workability

Players seeking a stiffer, more boardy feel may prefer lower torque shafts, while players seeking a softer, more responsive feel may prefer a higher torque shaft. Some players see variations in launch conditions with different shafts, which is very dependant.

Grip (Size, Type) Feel N/A

The club must feel comfortable in the player’s hands. If available, allow the player to test different size and texture grips. The grip’s size and texture can effect the player’s overall feel.

The R15 franchise of drivers incorporates a low and forward centre of gravity producing an unparalleled reduction in spin rates. To unlock distance gains and optimise performance the fitter only needs to increase the loft of the driver and the back spin will remain low. Because of the CG Placement spin does not chase loft as fast as we are accustomed to. Normally as you increase loft, spin also increases at a rapid rate, but now low forward CG slows this process down. How much should you loft up? As high as you can until you see diminishing returns; where spin becomes too high.

It is essential to know that to optimise performance the vast majority of players will require more loft. Because spin is already very low the Tuner should seek to increase loft until reaching optimum launch and spin. Currently the average loft for TaylorMade drivers on the PGA Tour is 10.5. Many amateurs may require 11 or more degrees of loft.

R15 460 creates a new adjustable weight construction for drivers, providing much more ease of use than previous MWT systems. R15 460 features a very low and forward centre of gravity with 75% of the overall head weight located in the very front section of the clubhead and underneath the leading edge.

A high launch angle and low spin-rate maximises distance for all players. When we talk about launch parameters we’re referring to ranges, not specific numbers. The chart to the right lists ideal ranges according to ball speed.(The reason the range of ideal backspin bottoms out at 1700 RPM backspin is that’s where the ball begins to lose stability in the air).

There is a wider range of acceptable launch conditions at extremely fast swing speeds. As swing speed decreases, the ranges become smaller. However, when driver ball speed falls below 115 MPH, the player needs to combine the highest possible launch angle with the highest possible spin-rate to keep the ball in the air as long as possible to promote maximum carry.

LOFT UP+

MAX DISTANCE

17/170018

14

12

10

8

6

4000 3500 3000

BACKSPIN

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2500 2000 1500

Below are the range of optimum launch conditions to maximise distance at varying ball speeds

BALL SPEED (MPH)

LAUNCH ANGLE (DEGREES)

SPIN -RATE (RPM)

185 -175 17° - 10.5° 1700 - 2600

170-160 17° - 11° 1700 - 2650

155-145 17° - 14° 1700 - 2700

140-130 17° - 15° 1700 - 2750

125-115 17° - 15° 1700 - 2850

<115 Highest Launch possible

Highest Spin possible

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FINE-TUNE THE SHAFTThe correct shaft helps the golfer find the centre of the clubface more consistently and has a profound effect on the overall feel of the club.

SHAFT TYPEShafts are offered in four main categories: tour weight steel, lightweight steel, tour weight graphite and lightweight graphite. A good rule of thumb is to recommend the weighted shaft the player finds most comfortable. This shaft will help maintain swing balance consistency and distance. If the player enjoys the feel of steel but could benefit from a lighter weight shaft, explore lightweight steel. Most lightweight steel shafts feature low kick points, play softer overall and may produce a higher ball flight than heavier steel. Graphite dampens vibration significantly, making it a good choice for players with chronically sore wrists, elbows or shoulders.

SHAFT SELECTION GUIDELINES

Quick TempoHeavier, stiffer options than indicated by swing speed

Smooth TempoLighter, softer flexes than indicated by swing speed

Reduce Spin Stiffer tip or stronger flex

Reduce LaunchStiffer tip, heavier weight or stiffer flex

Increase SpinSofter tip, softer flex, lighter weight

Increase LaunchSofter tip, softer flex, lighter weight

Reduce Fade SpinAxis Softer tip, softer flex, lighter weight

Reduce Draw SpinAxis Stiffer tip, stiffer flex, heavier weight

* Consider lighter shafts when going over length (+1”) to maintain acceptable swing

TUNING SHAFT TYPE

FLEXFinding the correct shaft flex is essential in helping the player find optimal consistent distance and direction. The chart below will help you get started.

APPLYING THE ART AND SCIENCEThe Art: Explain that the shafts weight, flex, torque, and bend profile can all drastically change the clubs feel. It is most important the golfer has a shaft that suits the players desired feel and personal preference.

The Science: The correctly tuned shaft will help maximise ball speed, spin rate and launch angle by producing shots that are struck solid.

TUNING SHAFT FLEX

AVERAGE DRIVER DISTANCE 160 YARDS OR LESS 160-190 190-230 230-275 275+

FLEX L M R S X

Clubhead Speed 70 mph or less 70-80 80-95 95-110 110+

Ball Speed 100 mph or less 100-115 115-135 135-160 160+

* Note the chart above is based on driver swing speeds.

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TUNING FLIGHT PATH NOTES

MAX DRAWBoth Right

MAX FADEBoth Left

MAX STABILITYOne Left, One Right

MAX DISTANCEBoth Centred

12.5g WEIGHT x2Totaling 25g

TaylorMade adidas Golf Company Pacific Level 1, 37 Dunlop Road Mulgrave

Victoria 3170 Australia

Customer Enquires 1800 700 011 www.taylormadegolf.com.au

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