Sep 29, 2018 the r580 driver from taylormade golf debuted as part of the companys r500 series of drivers in late 2002. Tm r580 by viperhockey the contestants, in one corner, the overpriced challenger. For every player there is an r500 series driver because golf swings can differ markedly, the r510, r540 and r580 are engineered to be markedly different clubs. The mizuno bluefire driver delivers lofts of 8, 9, 10 and 11 degrees. Nov 26, 2015 taylormade dont please everyone by launching so many new drivers so quickly the xd for extra distance is an update on last years old r500 series and will probably be out of date itself in a years time but the club will prove hard to better. Page 1 of 2 taylor made r540 xd or taylor made r580 xd posted in golf equipment.
If i could swap my r540xd for my friends r580xd do you think it would be worth it. The 460cc head is designed in an aerodynamic shape with a rounder toe, raised center crown, reduced drop from crown to skirt and a new hosel fin. This year, taylormade applied some of the design principles of the r7 quad to the new r5 dual series. Taylormade mens aeroburner driverdelivering distance through speedtaylormade designed the aeroburner driver to be the ultimate in an aerodynamic golf club. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. The r580xd was once the driver for taylormade but has now taken a backseat to the r7 and. If you cannot find your driver on the list, contact one of the governing bodies to inquire. We had a chance to take one of the r5 dual models for an extended test drive. Discussion in golf equipment talk started by silveruberxeno, aug 5, 2005. The nonconforming model has mizuno bluefire, a line, and the models flame logo displayed on the clubs sole. The r540 xd fairway wood comes with a proprietary lightweight shaft and taylormade s face technology for increased distance and control, even on offcenter shots.
The r580 has the deepest face in the r500 lineup which makes it a perfect choice for players seeking a high launch angle and forgiveness for supreme distance. Utilizing a twopiece face weld, the r500 series clubhead is composed of a highstrength titanium body and a coldrolled titanium clubface. If taylormade goes ahead, and make the nonconforming clubs. My old taylormade r580 is making a weird noise and worn to the point where it is starting to crack across the top of the clubface. Jul 24, 20 the taylormade r540 driver has a 400cc head, which is a bit larger than many drivers on the market. Smashing a drive with a cracked taylor made r580 youtube. Unfollow taylormade r540 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Nov 22, 2018 in this video we chat about the new drivers from 2019 t0 the drivers from 1980. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together some of the most innovative companies in their fields. The only nonconforming heads in taylormade s r500 series were those without scoring lines in the center of the driver face. The xd version of the popular taylormade r580 does exactly what it says on the tin.
The deep face, along with the low cg offer a higher initial launch with increased forgiveness. The taylormade r580 driver features a 400cc head with a low, deep cg for any player looking for forgiveness in their drives. Description 350cc standard face design for players who want mediumtrajectory drives with added spin for longer carry. The three, new r500 drivers from taylormade are sharp looking. And like a poet addicted to iambic pentameter, i am a golfer devoted to his driver. Id say the differences in the r500 series r510, r540 and r580 are more drastic. Aug 10, 2005 taylormade successfully followed those products with the r7 quad driver, which stands as one of the mostplayed and mostimitated drivers on tour and at retail. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. Feel and performance varies from driver to driver, but all seem to do pretty much just what the manufacturer says that they will do. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Taylormade driver golf clubs are composed of a variety of materials but utilize titanium or a composite material for the head of the club. The taylormade r580xd is a club that fits the bill here it combines great performance with exceptional value. Dec 30, 2004 page 1 of 2 taylor made r540 xd or taylor made r580 xd posted in golf equipment.
Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway. At any rate, the research i gathered led me to conclude that the newer r57 were harder to hit than the orginial r540 580. Features and benefits of the taylormade r580 driver. Apr 26, 2010 my old taylormade r580 is making a weird noise and worn to the point where it is starting to crack across the top of the clubface.
If you cannot find your driver on these lists, that probably means the driver is nonconforming and, therefore, cannot be used in tournament rounds or other rounds of golf played by the rules. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. The r580 driver from taylormade golf debuted as part of the companys r500 series of drivers in late 2002. The taylormade r580 driver was huge for its time, and a huge hit with golfers when it arrived in late 2002. All in all, most of our testers, and those we have talked with about the r500s, have been quite pleased with them pleased, but not really thrilled. Head sizes vary in weight, ranging from 420cc to 460cc. Then the xd versions came out a bit later and just increased the head size. This particular club was used but in new condition and the price was muc h less than a new r580 or a newer model. The r540 has a lightweight head without the option for added weights. I tend to have slightly higher spin numbers due to my swing, not terrible but maybe 300400 higher due to swing. The r580xd was once the driver for taylormade but has now taken a backseat to the r7 and r5 drivers. Taylor made r580 driver taylor made drivers golfbidder.
Taylor made r540 xd or taylor made r580 xd golf equipment. The crown lines help to align and square the club face through impact. Other mizuno illegal drivers include the grand monarch royal cresta, intage x3, jpx e300 and presage navigator. I dont know why i didnt like themone was a stiff shaft the other, regular and i just could not get the ball out there. Taylor made r500 series drivers putting the screws to it once again. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Manufacturing the clubface separately allows taylormade to make it ultrathin yet extremely strong.
Jul 18, 2003 page 1 of 3 driver shootout, tm r510 tp vs. I purchased the taylormade r580 xd because i generally like taylormade products although i have had other brands in the past. I like it for its distance, workability, and general control. Instead of scrapping the club, taylormade moved it to a lower price point.
The taylormade r580 is an oversized 400cc head with a deep face offer increased forgiveness while the top crown lines aid in alignment. As if they werent already huge and barely legal enough. I have heard that the early ones did not confrom to usga cor standards, and later ones did. List of conforming drivers and illegal drivers in golf. When a player tests all three models, the results should make it clear which one suits him or her best. Taylor made r540 banned driver replacement required. Mar 23, 2008 some early 540s were declared illegal, the 580s all made are legal. The taylormade r540 xd fairway wood features a low cg and a shallow face to promote a higher launch angle and increased distance.
Found a tm r540 xd tp head on ebay for cheap money, only god knows if its truly legit but it was worth taking the chance. I had a 580 and a 580xdneither one agreed with me so i traded them in on a cleveland 460 launcher. The original r540 and r580 only differ in driver size, 400 vs. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf industry ever since. This gives it a larger sweet spot, making it easier to hit the ball more accurately. In this video we test the taylormade r510tp against a new m3 driver to assess the differences in ball speed, forgiveness, launch angle and.
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