Taylormade R11 Fairway Wood Settings

The Technology

In 2004, TaylorMade pioneered adjustability with the R7^® quad, incorporating the then revolutionary Movable Weight Technology^™ (MWT^®), putting CG control in the hands of golfers to promote different types of ball flight. The partially adjustable driver brought straighter flight for multiple swing types and this was the start of numerous offerings with MWT from woods to rescues and even putters. With each subsequent R7 driver we saw a significant boost in performance over the last, including the R7 Limited, which boasted 35 yards of side-to-side change in trajectory. The next revolution warranted its own line, and the R9 was born when TaylorMade introduced for the first time, Flight Control Technology (FCT^®) giving golfers eight different options for face angle, loft and lie angle. FCT’s eight options and MWT’s three options meant twenty-four potential settings on your driver and the first fully adjustable driver.
The TaylorMade R11 Driver adds the latest technology and of course, a cool new acronym. Adjustable Sole Plate Technology (ASP^®) adds a dedicated function for adjusting the face angle, creating what TaylorMade is calling "The 3 Dimensions of Distance" corresponding to the three technologies working together.

• Dimension 1: Loft (FCT) – Increase or decrease launch angle
• Dimension 2: Face Angle (ASP) – Select and open, closed or neutral address
• Dimension 3: Flight Path (MWT) – Promote a fade with heavier weight in the toe, lighter weight in the heel. Promote a draw with lighter weight in toe, heavier weight in heel.
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Description The Taylormade R11 Fairway Wood Settings has the new Adjustable Sole Plate (ASP) to allow players to choose the club's ideal position for their eyes. The Moveable Weight Technology (MWT) gives options for draw-biased or neutral weighting, while the Flight Control Technology (FCT) lets players adjust the face angle, lie angle, and loft into 8 different positions. This provides up to 60 yds. of side to side trajectory change as well as +/- 1000 RPM backspin change. The unique aesthetic has a non-glare white crown and easy-align black clubface. The TP model has the same head as the standard Taylormade R11 Fairway Wood but its shaft options are upgraded.

Taylormade R11 Fairway Wood Specs

The TaylorMade R11 Fairway Wood is the latest and greatest from the makers of the No.1 drivers and woods in golf. It has new technology, like an adjustable sole that can adjust the face angle of the club, as well as the ability to adjust the launch angle, making it a truly adjustable fairway wood. This club promotes up to 60 yards of side-to-side trajectory change and 1,000 RPM backspin change, giving you consistent power and distance. It has a new deeper face and deeper center of gravity, which produces a more penetrating flight. The white non-glare crown and black clubface (which provides easy alignment) will improve your game and that sleek white finish will make you the center of attention on the course and in the clubhouse.
Additional Features:Taylormade R11 Fairway Wood  Specs

• Shaft: Fujikura Blur 70
• Adjust the loft with Flight Control Technology (FCT)
• Adjust the face angle with the new Adjustable Sole Plate (ASP) 

Well, some basics about me. I've been playing for about 4 years now and would probably be in the mid-high handicap range. Never took any lessons (a buddy of mine who played high school and some college golf introduced me to the game and taught me my swing) and learned the intricacies by playing with friends, family, and strangers on the course. My swing speed is on average at or around 105-108 mphs. I have a steep attack angle which is great for irons and wedges, but horrible for woods and drivers. Driving is my weakest part of the game hence why I need to find a good performing 3 wood that I can rely on when I need to get on the fairway.
Specs:
(Non-TP version) 14* 3 wood with standard Fujikura Blur 70g shaft in stiff flex.
***I did not move any of the settings for this review...I want this to be a baseline reading of what the r11 can do right out of the box***

 

Taylormade R11 Fairway Wood For Sale

Now we get to the bread and butter of the Taylormade R11 Fairway Wood For Sale. During the first range session, I was hitting the ball with decent distance and my natural fade that I hit with most of my clubs. Despite the temptation of trying to mess around with the FCT and the ASP, I decided to keep the setting on neutral. After slowing down the downswing, as I have a violent downswing, I was making better contact and the Blur was responding better. After the range, I went to the course to take it out for its first round. First hit was a low screamer that didnt go too far, maybe about 150 yards. Again, more of my fault for having a too aggressive downswing. At the 3rd hole, it was about a 430 yard par 4, I hit a tee shot that normally would have gone about 150 yards, but ended up flying to around 190. I hit the ball on the face a little higher than normal but the ball still went a good distance. I exclusively used the Taylormade R11 Fairway Wood on almost all tee shots and was hitting nice 230 yard fades. Ball flight was a nice piercing mid trajectory and had good roll even though I usually dont get much. On a par 5 in the back 9, its about 500 yards to the green. I make a nice compact, smooth swing with a little extra and absolutely nut one. I check out the gps and see that I was about 245 yards away from the green. A 255 yard drive...not bad! Overall, I'm still getting adjusted to the R11 and to the way the Blur plays and feels. For the small amount of time I've had with it, it is definitely a forgiving head and the ball comes off the face very hot. Shots near the toe and high off the face still get plenty of distance and consider this 3 wood one of the best fairway finders out. At the end of the round, I hit more fairways than I normally do with my V-Steel and if I was in the rough, it wasnt too far offline. I also could tell that side spin was less with the R11 than previous fairway woods which is great for me since slices pop up every once in a while. I'm still in the honeymoon period, but for now, I think I have finally found my 3 wood!











Additional Features:

• Shaft: Fujikura Blur 70
• Adjust the loft with Flight Control Technology (FCT)
• Adjust the face angle with the new Adjustable Sole Plate (ASP)

Taylormade R11 Fairway Wood Review

Looks:
At first, seeing the white head of the Taylormade R11 Fairway Wood Review did take some time to get used to. I generally like more classic shapes and colors such as the TM V-Steel or the Titleist 904f/906f fairway woods. The finish of the head is a nice white matte finish that does reduce glare. If the finish was glossy, I definitely would have gone a different route. The black face contrasting with the white crown is pleasing and does help to align the club better and I think Taylormade did a great job with the color scheme. There are some markings around the edge of the crown that is a little distracting, but once you get used to it, it is a non factor at address. The paint scheme on the stock Blur shaft was nice and matched well with the overall scheme of things. The headcover was also nice, but I would have liked an all white or mostly white headcover to go with the white fairway head.

Standing at address over the club does inspire confidence as the white finish seems to make the head seem a little bit bigger. With all the FCT setting in neutral and the ASP plate being on neutral as well, the club sets up very square in my eye. Again, great looking down and seeing a square club at address. I can definitely see myself playing an R11 driver and even possibly an all white 5 wood or Rescue hybrid.
 
Feel and Sound:
Before playing the R11, I had a Nike Sq 2 and V-Steel 3 wood. Both, and I think most of you would agree, were great performers in the sound, look, feel, and performance categories. I would not hesitate to say that both are probably classics in the fairway woods department.




Right out of the box, I could tell that the R11 was head heavy. This initially was gonna be a problem for me as previous fairways I've played did not feel this heavy regardless of head/shaft combination. After taking a couple of practice swings outside the house, the club felt good and stable. Again, somewhat heavier than I'm used to but I could tell exactly where the head was on my back and down swing. I take the R11 to the range and hit around 30 balls with it. The head feels more muted than the V-steel that I was used to. It has a more silent/muted "thwack" sound when hit. Not necessarily a bad thing, but again, I was used to the sound of the V-Steel which I still think is one of the best, if not the best fairways ever produced. The ball did feel hot off the face but didnt have as much "feel" as the V-Steel or the Sq2. I was a little bit disappointed but after the range session, I got accustomed to the acoustics of the R11.