RECAPS: The TaylorMade #TwistFaceExperience. 7 GolfWRX members visit The Kingdom for an exclusive M3

[scottaz]

Had a pretty rough work out before playing today and was missing low on the face the entire round. This a a big improvement over previous M heads IMO. Not sure about the 460 heads but the 440 excels with low contact. Actually came in handy with the wind today.

[J13]

Had a pretty rough work out before playing today and was missing low on the face the entire round. This a a big improvement over previous M heads IMO. Not sure about the 460 heads but the 440 excels with low contact. Actually came in handy with the wind today.

 

For me whenever my legs are sore from a workout I might as well not play golf. Complete circus.

[scottaz]

Had a pretty rough work out before playing today and was missing low on the face the entire round. This a a big improvement over previous M heads IMO. Not sure about the 460 heads but the 440 excels with low contact. Actually came in handy with the wind today.

 

For me whenever my legs are sore from a workout I might as well not play golf. Complete circus.

 

The course just opened back up Friday. I’ll play thru it J. :)

[Smitty120]

I highly agree with the lower face contact. I honestly believe Hammerhead is a improvement. No doubt in my mind.

[Brizam]

Took an M4 out today to do a head to head with me Epic SZ. Early results favor the M4. The low on the face strike was really good compared to the Epic, and that’s my miss. My only issue with the M4 was I struggled to get the ball to draw. Not necessarily a bad thing just not what I’m used to.

Still want to test a M3 440.

 

[scottaz]

Took an M4 out today to do a head to head with me Epic SZ. Early results favor the M4. The low on the face strike was really good compared to the Epic, and that's my miss. My only issue with the M4 was I struggled to get the ball to draw. Not necessarily a bad thing just not what I'm used to.

Still want to test a M3 440.

 

I played the SZ for a good part of last season. I found it easier to go left with, which for me was bad thing. But when I needed to hit a draw, it was great.

[BostonWRX]

Just order up m3 440 hzrdus black. Can’t wait.

[QMany]

I got tired of waiting on my club to get their demos in, so I put some Edwin Watts credit towards the M3. I have been testing a 9.5 head-to-head against my Epic 9.0, both with identical Tensei Pro Blue 70X at 45". So far, so really good! It is definitely higher launching/spinning and seems more forgiving across the face. I'm going to get on Trackman ASAP to compare numbers. But eye test so far, the M3 is winning.

[dpb5031]

For anyone keeping up, I was fitted for an 8.5 M4 on the Kingdom trip with a Fuji Pro Tour Spec, but I was swinging horribly during my fitting and did not feel that it was fully representative of my "normal" swing & ball flights. It turned out to be a pretty good fit, very anti-left (which was good) but I had difficulty turning it over reliably for a slight draw without conciously strengthening my left hand grip. I did play some great rounds with it though, and hit some real bombs.

 

So anyway, after some homework I ordered an 8.5 M3 with an AD IZ 6x. I played 2 rounds with it in all stock settings and immediately really liked it. Nice flat ball flight, goes thru the wind nicely, and reasonably workable. It's a slightly crisper sound/feel relative to the M4's more muted feedback. Both feel/sound great, I'm just noting the difference. The Tour IZ feels great, and surprisingly different than the DI and TP. I also can speak to the benefits of Twistface tech in both the M3 & M4; my occasional pull over-draw or double cross left when setting up for a fade really gets some help.

 

Since Scott laughed at me ? for leaving it in all stock settings, I spent some time tweaking the weights and loft sleeve indoors on Trackman, then confirming outdoors. I ended up with one weight all the way forward, and the other back and slightly "heelward." We ticked the loft up 1 notch so I guess it's right around 9 degrees. These settings gave me the best spin numbers. Indoors I was getting close to ideal results for me, low 160 ball speed on my best strikes and spin around 2400.

 

Outdoor testing confirmed. Ball flight looks great, nice flat flight. I can turn it over easily enough without fear of hooking, and the shaft is stable enough for me to rip through it and produce a nice little fade that at first looks like it wants to draw. I could also grip down on the shaft and intentionally flight it down.

 

Aside from the ball flight results, the thing I like most is the look at address. This thing sits so square and just inspires confidence. I've mentioned that my M4 likes to sit a little open, which some may prefer, but I prefer the dead square look of my M3. Comparatively, I've got two Epics, a SZ and a regular, and both look closed.

 

The new M3 appears to be a keeper and I can't wait to get some time with it in nice weather conditions.

[QMany]

Aside from the ball flight results, the thing I like most is the look at address. This thing sits so square and just inspires confidence. I've mentioned that my M4 likes to sit a little open, which some may prefer, but I prefer the dead square look of my M3. Comparatively, I've got two Epics, a SZ and a regular, and both look closed.

 

Funny you say that. I also think the M3 looks incredible at address, much easier to frame the ball. But I always thought my Epic looked open, while I see the M3 as dead-nuts square. Funny how eyes can see things differently.

[SwooshLT]

For anyone keeping up, I was fitted for an 8.5 M4 on the Kingdom trip with a Fuji Pro Tour Spec, but I was swinging horribly during my fitting and did not feel that it was fully representative of my "normal" swing & ball flights. It turned out to be a pretty good fit, very anti-left (which was good) but I had difficulty turning it over reliably for a slight draw without conciously strengthening my left hand grip. I did play some great rounds with it though, and hit some real bombs.

 

So anyway, after some homework I ordered an 8.5 M3 with an AD IZ 6x. I played 2 rounds with it in all stock settings and immediately really liked it. Nice flat ball flight, goes thru the wind nicely, and reasonably workable. It's a slightly crisper sound/feel relative to the M4's more muted feedback. Both feel/sound great, I'm just noting the difference. The Tour IZ feels great, and surprisingly different than the DI and TP. I also can speak to the benefits of Twistface tech in both the M3 & M4; my occasional pull over-draw or double cross left when setting up for a fade really gets some help.

 

Since Scott laughed at me ? for leaving it in all stock settings, I spent some time tweaking the weights and loft sleeve indoors on Trackman, then confirming outdoors. I ended up with one weight all the way forward, and the other back and slightly "heelward." We ticked the loft up 1 notch so I guess it's right around 9 degrees. These settings gave me the best spin numbers. Indoors I was getting close to ideal results for me, low 160 ball speed on my best strikes and spin around 2400.

 

Outdoor testing confirmed. Ball flight looks great, nice flat flight. I can turn it over easily enough without fear of hooking, and the shaft is stable enough for me to rip through it and produce a nice little fade that at first looks like it wants to draw. I could also grip down on the shaft and intentionally flight it down.

 

Aside from the ball flight results, the thing I like most is the look at address. This thing sits so square and just inspires confidence. I've mentioned that my M4 likes to sit a little open, which some may prefer, but I prefer the dead square look of my M3. Comparatively, I've got two Epics, a SZ and a regular, and both look closed.

 

The new M3 appears to be a keeper and I can't wait to get some time with it in nice weather conditions.

 

 

Great thoughts Dewey.....here's to good weather and a clear course for side by side action..... can't remember but did you hit/play 17 M1?

[Damenace613]

The Tour IZ feels great, and surprisingly different than the DI and TP.

 

Are you able to provide some more insights into the differences? I've recently picked up a TP and was trying to decide between the TP and IZ.

[dpb5031]

For anyone keeping up, I was fitted for an 8.5 M4 on the Kingdom trip with a Fuji Pro Tour Spec, but I was swinging horribly during my fitting and did not feel that it was fully representative of my "normal" swing & ball flights. It turned out to be a pretty good fit, very anti-left (which was good) but I had difficulty turning it over reliably for a slight draw without conciously strengthening my left hand grip. I did play some great rounds with it though, and hit some real bombs.

 

So anyway, after some homework I ordered an 8.5 M3 with an AD IZ 6x. I played 2 rounds with it in all stock settings and immediately really liked it. Nice flat ball flight, goes thru the wind nicely, and reasonably workable. It's a slightly crisper sound/feel relative to the M4's more muted feedback. Both feel/sound great, I'm just noting the difference. The Tour IZ feels great, and surprisingly different than the DI and TP. I also can speak to the benefits of Twistface tech in both the M3 & M4; my occasional pull over-draw or double cross left when setting up for a fade really gets some help.

 

Since Scott laughed at me ? for leaving it in all stock settings, I spent some time tweaking the weights and loft sleeve indoors on Trackman, then confirming outdoors. I ended up with one weight all the way forward, and the other back and slightly "heelward." We ticked the loft up 1 notch so I guess it's right around 9 degrees. These settings gave me the best spin numbers. Indoors I was getting close to ideal results for me, low 160 ball speed on my best strikes and spin around 2400.

 

Outdoor testing confirmed. Ball flight looks great, nice flat flight. I can turn it over easily enough without fear of hooking, and the shaft is stable enough for me to rip through it and produce a nice little fade that at first looks like it wants to draw. I could also grip down on the shaft and intentionally flight it down.

 

Aside from the ball flight results, the thing I like most is the look at address. This thing sits so square and just inspires confidence. I've mentioned that my M4 likes to sit a little open, which some may prefer, but I prefer the dead square look of my M3. Comparatively, I've got two Epics, a SZ and a regular, and both look closed.

 

The new M3 appears to be a keeper and I can't wait to get some time with it in nice weather conditions.

 

 

Great thoughts Dewey.....here's to good weather and a clear course for side by side action..... can't remember but did you hit/play 17 M1?

 

I've hit the '17 M2, but not the M1. I preferred the '16 M2 over the '17, but I like the M3 more than both.

[dpb5031]

The Tour IZ feels great, and surprisingly different than the DI and TP.

 

Are you able to provide some more insights into the differences? I've recently picked up a TP and was trying to decide between the TP and IZ.

 

The TP felt like a stouter/more tip stiff DI, but very similar. Both the DI and TP have what I would characterize as a smooth but very pronounced kick. They both seem to load really dramatically and then release just as dramatically. That feeling worked really great for me when I'd time it all up perfectly. I hit some of my longest drives ever with 'em, but occasionally I'd get out of whack with that load & release timing and hit the unexpected snap pull/hook. The one immediately after that would invariably be a big hang-on block to the right.

 

I know it's supposed to be a similar bend profile, but the IZ feels very different to me. The loading and unloading feels steadier and more linear. It doesn't have that dramatic load & kick of the DI & TP, yet I don't feel like I'm losing any stored energy either. Feels like it's just a gradual build-up that stays with me thru the release and I don't need to try so hard to time it. It's giving me a lot of confidence so far.

 

I should add that I've not tried these all side-by-side in the same driver head, so that certainly could be impacting my perceptions.

[swizbeatz]

Ill chime in whenever it warms up, I’ve played DI for years, TP last year, and have an IZ ready to go.

[Eddie]

The above is accurate the TP has a lot of play in it on the downswing while the iz6 feels right in your hands. Each will suit an individual differently. The funny thing is when I waggle my iz6 and iz7 they feel like noodles but it is the exact opposite when actually coming down on the downswing.

[GDTBATH]

I'm now in the M3 at 44.5. Loving it. Really solid club. I do feel like it helps slightly on my misses, which is all you can ask.

[Gamble Gamble]

So tomorrow is my first real round (READ: usual weekend betting groups) on the course with an entirely different bag than last year...

 

Oddly enough I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve... sleeping seems so difficult

 

[Cwing]

So tomorrow is my first real round (READ: usual weekend betting groups) on the course with an entirely different bag than last year...

 

Oddly enough I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve... sleeping seems so difficult

 

Hit em well!!!

[drbonesvt]

Had a pretty rough work out before playing today and was missing low on the face the entire round. This a a big improvement over previous M heads IMO. Not sure about the 460 heads but the 440 excels with low contact. Actually came in handy with the wind today.

 

For me whenever my legs are sore from a workout I might as well not play golf. Complete circus.

 

After deadlifts , I’m humpin the goat

[scottaz]

I played four rounds since Thursday. Course is drying up finally. 40+ drives over the four rounds and I had a good look in on almost every one. Perry hooked this hack up big time. The Atmos/M3 combo has been so good to me. I can't remember feeling this confident with driver.

 

So I was checking out the weather to figure out when I can play next week and it reads like a horror story. Masters week should NEVER have snow in the forecast twice and rain the other 8 days. Getting old.

[Cwing]

I played four rounds since Thursday. Course is drying up finally. 40+ drives over the four rounds and I had a good look in on almost every one. Perry hooked this hack up big time. The Atmos/M3 combo has been so good to me. I can't remember feeling this confident with driver.

 

So I was checking out the weather to figure out when I can play next week and it reads like a horror story. Masters week should NEVER have snow in the forecast twice and rain the other 8 days. Getting old.

 

Still nothing but range for me.

[dpb5031]

For anyone keeping up, I was fitted for an 8.5 M4 on the Kingdom trip with a Fuji Pro Tour Spec, but I was swinging horribly during my fitting and did not feel that it was fully representative of my "normal" swing & ball flights. It turned out to be a pretty good fit, very anti-left (which was good) but I had difficulty turning it over reliably for a slight draw without conciously strengthening my left hand grip. I did play some great rounds with it though, and hit some real bombs.

 

So anyway, after some homework I ordered an 8.5 M3 with an AD IZ 6x. I played 2 rounds with it in all stock settings and immediately really liked it. Nice flat ball flight, goes thru the wind nicely, and reasonably workable. It's a slightly crisper sound/feel relative to the M4's more muted feedback. Both feel/sound great, I'm just noting the difference. The Tour IZ feels great, and surprisingly different than the DI and TP. I also can speak to the benefits of Twistface tech in both the M3 & M4; my occasional pull over-draw or double cross left when setting up for a fade really gets some help.

 

Since Scott laughed at me for leaving it in all stock settings, I spent some time tweaking the weights and loft sleeve indoors on Trackman, then confirming outdoors. I ended up with one weight all the way forward, and the other back and slightly "heelward." We ticked the loft up 1 notch so I guess it's right around 9 degrees. These settings gave me the best spin numbers. Indoors I was getting close to ideal results for me, low 160 ball speed on my best strikes and spin around 2400.

 

Outdoor testing confirmed. Ball flight looks great, nice flat flight. I can turn it over easily enough without fear of hooking, and the shaft is stable enough for me to rip through it and produce a nice little fade that at first looks like it wants to draw. I could also grip down on the shaft and intentionally flight it down.

 

Aside from the ball flight results, the thing I like most is the look at address. This thing sits so square and just inspires confidence. I've mentioned that my M4 likes to sit a little open, which some may prefer, but I prefer the dead square look of my M3. Comparatively, I've got two Epics, a SZ and a regular, and both look closed.

 

The new M3 appears to be a keeper and I can't wait to get some time with it in nice weather conditions.

 

 

Great thoughts Dewey.....here's to good weather and a clear course for side by side action..... can't remember but did you hit/play 17 M1?

 

No, I played the Epic SZ all of last season and had a very good year with it. I truly like the M3 a lot better. I love the way it frames the ball and looks at address...very clean and easy to see your alignment. Results on course and on Trackman have been excellent so far and the feel/sound at impact is great. This driver will be in my bag for the entire season and hopefully longer if I can avoid the "I'm bored, it's winter and I've gotta try something new" annual impulse purchase(s)!

[Gamble Gamble]

So tomorrow is my first real round (READ: usual weekend betting groups) on the course with an entirely different bag than last year...

 

Oddly enough I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve... sleeping seems so difficult

 

Hit em well!!!

 

I think I may have done something bad to my left shoulder... it doesn’t hurt but it feels like it is grinding now.

 

On a good note I won some money playing golf this weekend.

 

I played four rounds since Thursday. Course is drying up finally. 40+ drives over the four rounds and I had a good look in on almost every one. Perry hooked this hack up big time. The Atmos/M3 combo has been so good to me. I can't remember feeling this confident with driver.

 

So I was checking out the weather to figure out when I can play next week and it reads like a horror story. Masters week should NEVER have snow in the forecast twice and rain the other 8 days. Getting old.

 

Still nothing but range for me.

 

That’s insane... I can’t believe the weather we’re getting...

[Cwing]

So tomorrow is my first real round (READ: usual weekend betting groups) on the course with an entirely different bag than last year...

 

Oddly enough I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve... sleeping seems so difficult

 

Hit em well!!!

 

I think I may have done something bad to my left shoulder... it doesn’t hurt but it feels like it is grinding now.

 

On a good note I won some money playing golf this weekend.

 

I played four rounds since Thursday. Course is drying up finally. 40+ drives over the four rounds and I had a good look in on almost every one. Perry hooked this hack up big time. The Atmos/M3 combo has been so good to me. I can't remember feeling this confident with driver.

 

So I was checking out the weather to figure out when I can play next week and it reads like a horror story. Masters week should NEVER have snow in the forecast twice and rain the other 8 days. Getting old.

 

Still nothing but range for me.

 

That’s insane... I can’t believe the weather we’re getting...

 

Not good. I hope the shoulder is ok.

[dpb5031]

So tomorrow is my first real round (READ: usual weekend betting groups) on the course with an entirely different bag than last year...

 

Oddly enough I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve... sleeping seems so difficult

 

Hit em well!!!

 

I think I may have done something bad to my left shoulder... it doesn’t hurt but it feels like it is grinding now.

 

On a good note I won some money playing golf this weekend.

 

I played four rounds since Thursday. Course is drying up finally. 40+ drives over the four rounds and I had a good look in on almost every one. Perry hooked this hack up big time. The Atmos/M3 combo has been so good to me. I can't remember feeling this confident with driver.

 

So I was checking out the weather to figure out when I can play next week and it reads like a horror story. Masters week should NEVER have snow in the forecast twice and rain the other 8 days. Getting old.

 

Still nothing but range for me.

 

That’s insane... I can’t believe the weather we’re getting...

 

Winning = good!

 

Shoulder pain = bad! (Hopefully goes away on its own)

[Cwing]

28* and snow overnight. Rain when it’s wsrm enough. Will it ever end????

[Gamble Gamble]

I played our pro-am masters tourney today and it the M3/TP5 combo was excellent on this horrendously cold and windy day. I got one shot on #11 ta makefield highlands that should have been wide right off the heel but it stayed just on the right side of the fairway.

 

I also hit the best pitch shot I’ve ever hit from the rough behind the green with my HT. I’m still struggling with the HT from the fairway but that may be early season issues...

 

Thankfully the shoulder feels much better.

[scottaz]

I have another Atmos Black on the way for my M3 fw. The results I'm getting with it in the 440 driver have been so solid. Hoping to get it out for 2-3 rounds this weekend. We may hit 80* a few times, which will be a nice change.

[Gamble Gamble]

Confession time.

 

I was professionally fit for my driver but i cannot stop buying shafts to try.

 

Tour ADDI 7x coming for my driver. Tour ADDI 8s (black) coming for my 3hl.

 

Pulling my Tour AD UT from my old hybrid to put in my M3 3h