Taylormade Japan introduces their all new R9 Max Irons for 2009! Those who want R9 Technology in an ultra forgiving and distance performing package should opt for the super forgiving club.
The R9 features a dual head design made for both performance and control. the 3-5 irons feature a high repulsion face with hollow cavity structure for increased distance. The 6-Wedge feature a more compact undercut pocket cavity with a focus on feel, control and accuracy. It also features variable face thickness. Starting with 2.0mm thick face in the long irons to 2.3mm in the mid irons and 2.5mm in the short irons for enhanced feel.
Taylormade utilizes its inverted cone technology to expand the sweet area reducing overall loss on off center hits. The multifunctional sole is versatile and made to excel in any lie. The new R9 Max has strong lofts with a 25* 5 iron and a wider sole and more offset than the standard Japan R9 iron. Following picture is R9 Max iron.
The R9 gives that player looking for a classic shape and size a clean, workable head design. With its inverted cone design that promotes fast and consistent ball speed, the R9 TP iron is a low handicaps dream.
The TaylorMade R9 TP Irons provide serious performance technologies in a classic players shape and size. Classic head shape with new hosel-blend provides a clean, beautiful, and workable head design that for appeal to the skilled players eye.
Progressive changes in head construction and face thickness from short-irons to long-irons increases control in short-irons & ball-speed in long-irons. KBS Tour Series steel shafts engineered to promote increased stability and energy transfer.
The R9 Forged TP is the model we have all been waiting for, it's a limited edition release that is set to launch in March. TourSpecGolf has a couple of demo irons on the way and will be posting images and video live from the 2010 Tokyo Golf Show only a few weeks away. The R9 TP was designed with the help of Nick Faldo and other top Japanese golf pro's. It is supposed to become Taylormades flagship professional use iron on the JPGA tour.
No word if it will ever see the U.S shores but for those interestedTourSpecGolf will have them available for Pre Order very soon! The official release of the R9 TP Forged is early March 2010, while the R9 Forged is slated for May of 2010.
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I purchased these to have something more forgiving since I was playing Ping I3 blades. Since I don't play as often I decided to buy something that would dampen mishit. I have a personal driving range and I found that my swing fault followed me, go figure :) Anyway, my 1st round was a disaster, but it wasn't the clubs. After the disaster I practiced all week with them, along with a major revision in my setup and shot 73 in my second round with them. So, they were redeemed. One thing I've noticed is that the offset is hidden well in the design of the club. I have never cared for offset, but it's almost invisible in this club. They feel really good in my hands and the thicker sole from the Ping's now seem normal.