R9 Irons – Serious performance technology in a classic player’s shape and size
There’s already a lot of excitement around TaylorMade’s new R9 irons, which have been designed to deliver modern performance and tremendous distance in a more classic package. Here we take a look at the latest TaylorMde irons.
“Whereas Burner irons deliver extraordinary distance in a modern design, the R9 irons are aimed at the technician, and so are rendered in a player’s shape with a clean and conventional look,” said Harry Arnett, TaylorMade’s senior category director of metalwoods, irons and balls. “However, a ridiculous degree of performance-enhancing technology is packaged within each oversized clubhead. The result is an iron that’s phenomenally easy to play despite its classic appearance, and extremely controllable and accurate as well.”
The new R9 long-irons and middle-irons were designed separately from the short-irons to optimise performance in each club. The result is that the 3-iron through 6-iron are extremely long and easy to hit, and the short-irons are engineered to promote great feel, control and accuracy.
Each R9 long-iron and middle-iron (3- through 6-) houses a large and fully enclosed compartment positioned behind the clubface, underneath the cavity badge, called the Velocity-Control Chamber (VCC) that makes it easier to launch the ball.
R9 short-irons are engineered to deliver increased playability, control and feel in the scoring zone, as each compact clubhead incorporates a deep undercut cavity and broad, low-CG sole that makes it easy to make solid, spin-inducing contact to get the ball in the air and stop it quickly upon landing.
The sole of every R9 iron is specially bevelled to reduce turf resistance, helping the bottom of the club glide through impact and apply maximum force to the ball.
The R9 TP irons incorporate a new groove design that conforms to the USGA and R&A ruling that comes into effect in 2010 for high-level competition.
R9 irons come equipped with KBS 90-gram steel shafts, available in S and R flexes. The R9 iron is also available in one graphite shaft model, the Fujikura Motore, in 75-grams in S flex, 65-grams in R flex and 55-grams in M flex.
The R9 Irons: Technology-Fueled Distance and Control in a Classic Shape
Each R9 iron combines high COR and high MOI, making them longer and more forgiving than their classic-looking clubhead shape implies. Thus they’re ideal for the technician who wants a powerful, easy-to-hit iron that suits his preference for a more classic-looking shape. Adding to their beauty is their nickel chrome-plated stainless steel and pearl finish, which helps make them stand out on the shelf. There’s no doubt that these irons are worthy of the name R9 and that they’ll serve as a terrific complement to the Burner irons in the marketplace.
Faldo supports the design of R9 TP Irons
The R9 TP irons have been designed with significant input from six-time Major winner Nick Faldo – a connoisseur of classic iron design. When Nick joined our Tour Staff he made it clear he wanted to be involved in our efforts to merge technology and tradition in our TP equipment. He spoke of the importance of how the clubface blends with the hosel and that “it’s love at first sight” for the player if you get that correct; he worked closely with the designers on that, as well as the overall shape and size.
Given the combination of size, shape, blade-like features and performance technology, TaylorMade are expecting tour pros to take to the R9 TP irons very quickly so hurry and get these great irons while stocks last.
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