R11S driver

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Golf Monthly Senior Staff Writer Paul O'Hagan tests the TaylorMade R11S driver

TaylorMade R11S
Golf Monthly Verdict

GM verdict: The original R11 made such a big impact it is no surprise the latest version utilises similar technology. You won’t find a driver more adjustable than the R11S and with the right shaft and set-up it is a head that can be set to suit anyone. To get the most from the R11S a custom-fit is key. The white head and black face undoubtedly works to reduce glare and aids alignment. But... adjusting without a fitting could be detrimental to your game. Those with an R11 will find it hard to justify an upgrade. PGA Pro verdict: The most adjustable driver on the market, with an amazing amount of different set-up combinations. I am a great fan of TaylorMade products, and this is one not to miss. The design offers great consistency and performance. Choosing your adjusted specification provides real excitement; there are so many options in one club. It’s amazing how different the set-up configuration has become, and I could create all different types of flight. A must-try product for those after a new driver. Test Team rating: Performance: 4/5 Visual appeal: 4/5 Innovation: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Overall: 4/5

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Key technology

The R11S allows the face to be set in five positions and the loft can be moved up or down by 1.5°. Movable weight technology remains and all of this combined means there are 80 different head settings. The head size has increased from 440cc to 460cc, but is again white with a black face. That combination is designed to make it easy to align the club as well as reducing glare.

Will suit: golfers wanting a state-of-the-art driver which can be tweaked to individual needs.

Nick Bonfield
Features Editor

Nick Bonfield joined Golf Monthly in 2012 after graduating from Exeter University and earning an NCTJ-accredited journalism diploma from News Associates in Wimbledon. He is responsible for managing production of the magazine, sub-editing, writing, commissioning and coordinating all features across print and online. Most of his online work is opinion-based and typically centres around the Majors and significant events in the global golfing calendar. Nick has been an avid golf fan since the age of ten and became obsessed with the professional game after watching Mike Weir and Shaun Micheel win The Masters and PGA Championship respectively in 2003. In his time with Golf Monthly, he's interviewed the likes of Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Jose Maria Olazabal, Henrik Stenson, Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood and Billy Horschel and has ghost-written columns for Westwood, Wayne Riley, Matthew Southgate, Chris Wood and Eddie Pepperell. Nick is a 12-handicap golfer and his favourite courses include Old Head, Sunningdale New, Penha Longha, Valderrama and Bearwood Lakes. If you have a feature pitch for Nick, please email nick.bonfield@futurenet.com with 'Pitch' in the subject line. Nick is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade M1 Fairway wood: TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2 Hybrid: Ping Crossover Irons (4-9): Nike Vapor Speed Wedges: Cleveland CBX Full Face, 56˚, Titleist Vokey SM4, 60˚ Putter: testing in progress! Ball: TaylorMade TP5x