TAYLORMADE M4 DRIVER FULL REVIEW - RICK SHIELS

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Rick Shiels Golf - 3 years ago

Thanks so much for the awesome comments guys!!

I notice a few of you have mentioned that the audio of the video is sped up in parts and makes me sound like a chipmunk haha! I am looking into it, it's very strange as it's not affecting everyone! I am pretty sure it's only happening on the Youtube app! If you copy and paste the link here https://youtu.be/tDdtC1pH3ec and watch on your browser it should work just fine!

Thanks

Rick

slimjim 2582 - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf -hey Rick, I believe it's called a decibel meter. They're not expensive, but might be able to help make a comparison of the loudness of each different driver when hit. I'd look forward to that video! Good luck!

Sandra Dunn - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf still a chipmunk...no idea what you are saying. Genuinely looking forward to hearing your opinion. Please reupload

robert gallino - 3 years ago

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Christopher Roscoe - 3 years ago

In response to 4:30 use a decibel meter from a consistent location. Also record the audio in the same way with a microphone. Here’s a link to the visual Frequency Analysis of the M4 drive you hit at 4:19 https://youtu.be/d4YeOOZ43Lg (Pause at 22 secs to see Hz analyzer clearly)

2AAmerica - 3 years ago

Decibal reader like the ones used In rifles.

Robbie French - 3 years ago

Overfaded on 15 and shot tracer shows a 3 yard draw ...

matty t - 3 years ago

your point about testing these M Drivers should also include the 2016 M2. because i love my 2016 M2 combined with a Elements Chrome 65 gram reg flex Shaft and my smooth flat swing has turned me into a 250-260 yard driving beast from previous unforgiving SLDR,s 225-240 yard drives.

Michael Benton - 3 years ago

Just get a db meter 40 bucks

Ben Harrington - 3 years ago

Hi Rick, love the videos as always, just a request, can you do a M2 vs M4 video ( if you haven’t already ) please. Can’t decide weather to get the M2 2017 or fork out mega bucks and get a M4 brand new. Cheers.

Chris Richardson - 3 years ago

hey Rick just watching the review, you can use a sound decibel meter to measure how loud the driver is. i think you can get an app for your phone that will measure it.

Sodthong - 3 years ago

Expensive gimmick from TM ...

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alan carlyon - 3 years ago

Am sure I can speak for most golfers out there for their concern of this twisted face on club/s. Our aim is to hit the sweet spot on every club to send the ball to their intended target, that is what we are taught/shown and it does make common sense in our goal/s!
Am sure a lot of money time and research has gone into this product, but am sure longer distance off the tee is every golfer aim as one does not intend to hit the toe or heal of the club! your video showed the danger/s of receiving a ball flight which you did not intend! In saying all this, I will look forward in trying the club out just for my own curiosity! Many thanks for the demo!

DeputyDawg446 - 3 years ago

A sound level meter should work, I doubt they are over 130 db

Matt Deal - 3 years ago

Can’t wait to test this club as well as the M3. My misses are toed hooks. I feel as if the twist face could help. Nice review

Paul Wrigley - 3 years ago

Possibly the worse review I've seen from you Rick and I normally like your reviews. I think you have read to much about twist face before hitting the driver. On Formby Ladies you say you hit a toe shot that over draws and twist face won't save the world... then a shot or two later you say you hit a fade from the toe that over cut. Twist face is only 0.5° more open & loft on the toe section. I think you just hit poor tee shots. Go back to your old review style I much preffered it. Maybe hit 14 drives to collect your data as that's roughly how many times you'd use a driver per round.

Katie Baston - 3 years ago

How does the D version compare?

J. 4NASH - 3 years ago

that 28.7 to the right looks like a push right. really any club open face high toe your ball is going right.

Station 2Station - 3 years ago

wow, ive never disagreed with a reviewer on every single element. Until now. This thing looks cheap

Joseph Garcia - 3 years ago

I'm not sure it even beats the 2016 M2

Phil Brown - 3 years ago

Thanks for the video Rick! You just saved me some serious cash!!!

kanzas anthony - 3 years ago

Hey Rick, I think to measure the acoustics of the drivers and all clubs in general, a possible way would be to get a shotgun mic and a DAW like Reaper or Ableton or even Garageband; then record the sound and frequency separate with parametric EQ. I do it for music, but I'm guessing it wouldn't be that crazy hard to do for a golf shot. You should be able to narrow down the frequency quite easily. I can try for you if you want. I wrote you about making some clothes for you too. Hautchezpere on Instagram. You can write me there to if you want. Great job on these reviews as usual!

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Tiernan Still - 3 years ago

I don’t understand how the physics of the twist face would work for a normal player. I think when people toe it, it’s more so because the face is too open so the twist will just send it in the wrong direction even more. How often do you toe it and hook it honestly?

Shawn Auxier - 3 years ago

test M4 and old M2 with impact tape and flight data...for twist face

Maximiliano Castellanos - 3 years ago

This is so true. I’ve hit this driver and it helps from what I’ve seen. And I love it. May not work for everyone but you should give it a shot.

chris williams - 3 years ago

Mate you need to work on swing plane if your hitting push fades

i Mc - 3 years ago

Twist face seems a backwards step for me

John Norton - 3 years ago

You could use Logic Pro X to measure frequencies. I lecturer in the software. You could mic impact area up and use a plug in to measure it

StevieP - 3 years ago

Tested it today, although it was a 10.5, (my M2 is 9.5), I didn't see any significant difference in distance (sim). I also didn't like the feel of the club. Bottom line, my old M2 stays :)

Derrick - 3 years ago

So Rick M4 is a glorified Aeroburner?

b10rain - 3 years ago

Need a decibel meter for sound testing. Set up about 2 meters from impact to replicate the human ear positioning. Reference CPU fan noise testing. Great vid! Best of luck from Texas.

b10rain - 3 years ago

I think it's a pretty cool idea. You don't see reviewers ever testing this and this information isn't provided by manufacturers... You may have found a whole new measurable statistic in golf clubs. One that might become a standard.

b10rain - 3 years ago

Decibel meters aren't expensive. Make sure its as sensitive as needed. Not to high or low on the scale. I.e. there decibel meters for fan noise... And decibel meters for gun shots... They use different microphones. Get the right kind for the sound frequency range of golf clubs. I'm sure you can look up the general range of most clubs. Then get one that sits in that range. And should be good to go for decibel testing.

Matthew Jennings - 3 years ago

Unable to watch owing to the audio issues. Rick the chipmunk is a difficult listen.

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Ryan Jurgens - 3 years ago

Great videos Rick! Haven’t followed up recently like I used to. I always enjoy your videos compared to anyone else. Keep up the good work.

2ball Tonic - 3 years ago

Love you videos lots of great information. I got fitted for the M2 in which I'm looking more at the shaft than the head. The M2 blew away my 915 d3 driver as far as carry distance and shot dispersion. I can't get the M2 with the shaft I want through tayormade, but t hey will do the M4
What do you think since there is very minimal difference from last year?

Jason Lewandowski - 3 years ago

now that you've had time with the M4, would you prefer the M4 or the G400 SF Tec for someone who tends to consistently leak right

Aryan Bhandari - 3 years ago

Hey rick can you do head to head between M4 and callway rouge

Howard Rennick - 3 years ago

You should be able to measure the sound volume by using an SPL (sound pressure level) meter. There must be a way to actually record the peak level when the club face strikes the ball.

Chester - 3 years ago

I feel the new review style is more thorough, is based on more data, and the comparison to your data averages helps to place how the tested club compares to your norms.

Caleb Davis - 3 years ago

They should have offered the M4 with twist face in both directions.

Andrew Haley - 3 years ago

So they reduced the gear effect of toe strikes and it now creates straight pushes? Maybe when they tested it the machine had a 4 degree left path with a closed face?

Eric Stout - 3 years ago

hey rick, great review. if you want to measure sound you can use a decibel meter app on your phone. just set it next to the ball when you hit and record the data.

HAPPY GOLFER - 3 years ago

Great review and great info. Thanks Rick.

clevited - 3 years ago

I enjoy the new review style, keep up the great work.

Mike Eastridge - 3 years ago

Great review thank you. I cant see adding adjustable weights cost £100 more to produce. Just TaylorMade price fixing.

Jonathan Simmons - 3 years ago

A decibel meter should do just fine for you to measure how loud various drivers are

Kevin Self - 3 years ago

The chipmunk audio is too funny! Nice job getting the rights for Alvin to do a Taylormade driver review. Know that had to cost a pretty penny. Hahaha!!

Malcolm Green - 3 years ago

Chipmonks are us again.....shame as I really wanted to see this one

Max Imilian - 3 years ago

Finally watch the M4 video in my browser and all I can say is wow! The new format quality just between M3 and M4 is better. Would nice to hear some of the on course comments live as you hit the shots. Kind of a gut reaction to what you are feeling and seeing.
Seems like even some tour plays are struggling with twist face. Tiger was playing the new M3 at Torrey Pines and he was really struggling to find fairways I think he hit like 12 out of 58 for the week and it was a double miss. Maybe he should go back to the M1 he played at the Hero. Still great to see Tiger back making cuts.

DavidDiSante - 3 years ago

"I was expecting to look up and see one ball flight, and I saw a completely different ball flight." Sounds like the typical tee shot for me mate.

Dana Patelzick - 3 years ago

This club appears to have some amount of random variation. You hit a draw not intentionally yet were not able to hit a draw when you wanted. Interesting.

MySpankster - 3 years ago

Hi Rick...love your videos and your demos.....i have watched just about every one of them......you've helped me decide whats best for me......i went and tried some clubs and narrowed it down to wilson D300 irons / wilson D300 or Cobra F8 drivers / Cobra F7 3 wood / and the Cobra F7 Hybrid...keep the new videos coming on the new products.....your one of the best i think....cheers

Jim Ignitoski - 3 years ago

Best reviewer in the business!

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Ed Kelly - 3 years ago

This club lost me when Rick said he had an almost perfect path/face angle on one shot and it missed 28 yards to the right...

Jock Mac - 3 years ago

Is this the Chipmumk channel

he5487 - 3 years ago

So, is it better than the m1/m2

Stephen McGillivray - 3 years ago

Nice video but won't make me think of changing my 2016 M2, have you tried using a decibel meter to pick up the different sound from your test equipment. Keep up the good work.

johan erneberg - 3 years ago

Hi Rick, what about the spin on high toe and low heel shots? Are they different from the driver in your bag?

Robert Dobson - 3 years ago

Very good review Rich
Strike is everything

Thom Bendtsen - 3 years ago

I git the chipmunk effect...it’s awesome!

Lloyd Young - 3 years ago

I would suggest going to a music store, they should have a digital sound measurement device for what you are looking at doing, I know HSE reps use a similar device to measure sound in factories.

Ethan Baptiste - 3 years ago

Great video Rick..really useful information.
Keep up the great work.

CallMeAnimal69 - 3 years ago

You can find a decibel reader somewhere I’m sure to measure the sound differences

Adams Snapworld - 3 years ago

When it speeds up it for some reasons ruins the video play. Not a fan

KJR - 3 years ago

Excellent review!

Jed Mellott - 3 years ago

I always appreciate your reviews but this new system is great. Perhaps you could test again later and see if you get the same results. Thanks!

Kevin Milligan - 3 years ago

Rick, very much like the new review style. It gives us real, solid information to help us make a good decision or what to look for when considering a new product. Keep it comin!

halloween Dolbeau - 3 years ago

Awesome and thorough comments. Thanks Rick for your professionalism.

B2B Bogey - 3 years ago

I just realized that you passed Crossfield in subs. Not only passed but beyooond...

Lucas Eyster - 3 years ago

Rick I love how you are not bias about your reviews. I see Taylormade reps absolutely praising twist face, but I know it’s not going to affect the outcome of the shot shape every time. Loving your reviews keep it up!!

IngLouisSchreurs - 3 years ago

Hey Rick, Louis here. I love the way you incorporate positive criticism in your videos. I hope it brings quality and many subscribers/watchers to your channel. Love the new format for bringing testing equipment videos. GOOD SHOW!!! I thouroughly appreciate your knowledgable but certainly critical approach and your honest report on pro's en con's. Keep those coming, the pro's en honest con's. Allas missed the livestream, I'll try to be there next time.

Bizairsp - 3 years ago

Place a decibel meter near your Geecee quad and that will give u a good measure or the acoustics. The quad never moves and balls have to be with in a relative distance from each other.

P.s Just in case u wanted one.
https://www.maplin.co.uk/p/digital-sound-level-meter-n05cc?cmpid=ppc%3Apim_products%3Apla%3Agoogle&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-qDTBRD-ARIsAJ_10yL0iSYJB5Pg8770Q6ETHPaFJs2KGknkff3kq5wVuX1HHFD9b7XQK-8aAjCLEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

FF2312674333 - 3 years ago

The sound on this video is all over the place. Only this vid? Is it just me?

Skybo22 - 3 years ago

Rick, I love the new testing format! I was wondering if you’d consider doing this with the Cobra F8? I know it came out at the end of last year, but I’d love to see a more elaborate test done on it. Keep it up man!

Russell Palmer - 3 years ago

What’s with the voice over being sped up? Sounds like Alvin from the chipmunks is doing the review? I’ve just had my version of YouTube updated but M4 Review was fine...

Pyroclastic2000 - 3 years ago

Did anyone else get weird audio???

Scott Kahler - 3 years ago

I like the new style of reviewing. While I like getting to see a wide variety of clubs, I am more interested in seeing how you view the technology that is going into the clubs and how that technology plays out in performance. Having you test these clubs more in-depth provides a greater sample size and makes the review mean more. As an engineer who loves sports, I enjoy watching these videos primarily for the science and how the advances in technology are playing into golf club manufacturing. I also enjoy seeing what "technology" is real and what is more for the sales pitch. Great job and keep up the good work!

Rick Shiels Golf - 3 years ago

Thanks Scott!

Francois Theron - 3 years ago

Callaway Epic

Mark Scott - 3 years ago

Anyone else getting distorted sound? After a while Rick goes all pinky and perky, which kind of makes the vid unwatchable, which is a pity.

marty maness - 3 years ago

Bring back the mini driver.

Chris Cartman - 3 years ago

Awesome review Rick
I'm currently using a TaylorMade burner superfast 2.0 just wondering what your thoughts are on that driver cheers

marty maness - 3 years ago

Chris Cartman you are awesome!

Levi Moore - 3 years ago

Video is fucked. Audio is all messed up.

Ken Rickard - 3 years ago

Good review, thanks

Koop - 3 years ago

Is it just me or does the audio speed up x4 after the 51 second mark???

Jt Dannhaus - 3 years ago

Can we get the audio fixed. It speeds up

Bill Westrick - 3 years ago

After tesing Epic, M1 and M2 last year, I went with the M2 and it is working well for me.

Lance Sedevie - 3 years ago

Voice and playback issues!

dopplerjd - 3 years ago

NEW REVIEWS ARE GREAT!!!!

Lorenzo - 3 years ago

Rick all I can hear is a chipmunk voice sped up

Darren Stenson - 3 years ago

Great really honest review, can't ask for more than that.

TalkyMcTalkFace - 3 years ago

Roll and bulge, hundreds of years old, can’t beat physics no matter how much TM think they can override science.

steve cornibert - 3 years ago

Congratulations on the Driver vs Driver slot

Shawn Deal - 3 years ago

Absolutely love the new style of review. No wonder Golf Channel hired you!

AUSSIE GOLF REVIEWER - 3 years ago

Just get a Db reader

Mike Farrell - 3 years ago

Very good review rick, I enjoyed that

Mr Chris - 3 years ago

Congrats for being selected as one of the judges for Season 2 of Driver Vs Driver! Have fun

yansen lau - 3 years ago

Rogue Irons review

Dave Dundon - 3 years ago

Rick,
I think these in depth reviews are invaluable and a great addition to your channel.
Very well done and please keep it going. Please do the new Vokey wedges soon and please explain the bounce of the club.
Dave D

Charlie Farr-Jones - 3 years ago

Why is the audio time lapsed

wardpr68 - 3 years ago

Outstanding review again Rick. Thank you for the time you put into this!

Jon Stacey - 3 years ago

What a great in depth review! Best review I’ve seen you do! Fair and honest, awesome!

David Simmons - 3 years ago

Reviewing to another level, great work Rick. I still cannot part with my old Ping Anser.

GReeNORB - 3 years ago

Great review Rick, you've really upped your review game! If you'd like to test the loudness of your drivers, have a look at how the firearms guys test suppressors on firearms (Military Arms Channel does some great stuff here). Basically, get a decent decibel meter, ensure consistent setup (driving bay doors open/closed, consistent distance of the meter from the club face, consistent height of the meter off the ground), and then just record multiple shots and average the volume :) The fancier meters will also give you a 'sound profile' - which may or may not be useful when describing the sound to us.

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Kieran Ardaen-Webb - 3 years ago

The video audio keeps speeding up. YouTube must be playing up

Sharon wooster - 3 years ago

Good honest review...all twist face does is cure one problem,but creates another,so no difference what so ever,apart from wasting over £400.In years gone by id buy a new driver every year because all we had was golf magazine reviews(no GC quad or ball data ,distance spin etc)so I fooled myself by believing the latest marketing buzzwords.But now with YouTube and golfers like Rick Shiels now prove that technology has been the same for over five years.Just by watching his reviews over the years you can see this and hear this..Look at his performance with the old G20 driver!!!blew this m3/4 out of the water and so have all the drivers he's reviewed as well from years gone by.Thanks Rick youve saved me a fortune these past few years

Jason Little - 3 years ago

Whats goung on with the sound, its talking like you are on helium and going triple fast. Not sure if its just my end but have tried on two different devices and its the same

Adrian - 3 years ago

be interesting to see if twist face will be around next year...or when they bring out their next model and be interesting to see rob potter hitting them

John S - 3 years ago

something wrong with the sound of this video

Paul Wrigley - 3 years ago

Prefer your old reviews Rick, they weren't broken so why try to fix them?... Although it would have been very interesting to see the toe hits on the same day with the m2 and the m4 to see the differences. So i'd say just do your normal review videos and add an on course head 2 head of old v new afterwards.

Andrew Lang - 3 years ago

The new review system you have in place is great keep it up

Jon Lindberg - 3 years ago

Rik, love your channel: Use a decible meter. There is an app for that.

karncis - 3 years ago

Thanks for the review Rick. Can you please elaborate on the heel hit? How did that go? Did that stop the ball going right at all on average? Seems like twist face does what it says...just depends on the type of golfer.

Ant Walton - 3 years ago

Is it just me or after 30 seconds the sound speeds up and Rick sounds like a chipmunk. All other videos are fine??? Can’t view.

Matthew Byrne - 3 years ago

I don’t know if the video is not working rick. Seems to be jumping and also fast speech. Please let me know if this a fault on the video please.

derekhurst9 - 3 years ago

For someone who plays Ping equipment from 2012 with no desire to upgrade, I find these videos entertaining enough to watch. Nice job, Rick.

Steven Stewart - 3 years ago

For testing the sound level you can get a decibel meter from most electronic store, and most likely online. Then just set it up close to where the ball is and you'll have a reading. Loving the new testing. Would really love to see you do a full test like this on the Cobra F8

Phil Stones - 3 years ago

Hey Rick. For the audio - why don’t you try using a decibel reader? You should be able to see how loud each driver is and add it to the chart.

ESikora12 - 3 years ago

My audio keeps going crazy from about the 55 second mark forward. Like it’s on high speed...

Jake Haid - 3 years ago

So basically buy the Rouge or epic :p

TheGreatDadditelli - 3 years ago

Honest review again Rick. Great explanation of you thoughts

Asteroid828 - 3 years ago

Hi Rick great unbiased revue, thanks. It seems that there are no new drivers out there that are going to gain you major advantages in distance. So the next thing golfers are looking for is accuracy. Hence the twist face. It would be great to see comparisons of 'yards wide of target' over a period of time. Not sure how this would be done but would be a useful tool in establishing some manufactures claims about better accuracy.

yUmaRouS - 3 years ago

Love your channel and your work. Not hating or anything here but just as a suggestion, why don't you get fitted with the proper gamer shaft suited for your swing and use the same shaft for every driver review since the tech of drivers allow you to. I understand that its important for your viewers to go to fitting centres at the end of the day to suit their game and swing but when you use the stock (or recommended) shaft of the manufacturers, things do change as in how the club head performs and how you swing it. Especially for highly skilled players like you, you have the ability to adjust after a single shot to suit that shaft's tempo and how it flexes during the swing. With that Tensei (Ten-say) shaft, even though it is an X flex in the M3, its going to perform a lot different to the M1 2017 that you reviewed with the Aldila Rogue (Silver I believe you were hitting) which makes it difficult to judge the performance of the club head and not the stock specification. Looking at your M3 and M4 numbers, I think that if you put in your Aldila Rogue 70X which you had in the M1 17', the numbers will be a lot better compared to the Tensei you are hitting with the same loft and configuration. If my memory is correct you were using your M1 with the weight back, but the M3 weights in front and with the M4 you cranked the loft down.The difference in these numbers would have been minimal if the stock shaft was the Tensei White PRO, since its a completely different animal to a non-pro Tensei (plus could maybe be a "made-for" model) . Just saying since both your numbers with the M4 and M3 seem to tell that the shaft you were hitting it with was maybe weaker than your usual gamer shaft. Also, i think that since the shaft you tried it with is a tad weak for you which produces more spin and launch angle, you cranked the loft down, but you have to remember the when you lower lofts with the FCT it opens up the face angle too, which may have been the reason why you were missing some shots right. If you had a stiffer, lower torque, lower spin and launch such as the Aldila you had in your M1, you'll won't have to crank the loft down to lower spin and launch. Therefore you can use it on the STD FCT setting which has a neutral face angle, eliminate that right tendency (which the M2, M4 range shouldn't really have) and get mixed results from you trying to adjust to the club and more so the shaft. Would like to see you to try the M3 and M4 with the same shaft to have a true head to head performance comaprison. Tell me what you think Rick. Cheers

ThomasKlarskov - 3 years ago

This new review format is awesome. Love the thorough testing over at period of time to really fully "understand" the equipments capacity.

Aaron___ - 3 years ago

Rick this video is broke for me cause your voice has gone squeaky

Sean Mullins - 3 years ago

Is my computer faulty or did he edit this in super sonic speeds making him sound like the chipmunks?!?

Mark Pogson - 3 years ago

Still using an Adams XTD driver. It has the "power slots" on the top and bottom. I believe that is the reason TM bought Adams so they could steal the "hammer head" slot technology. I have played with demo M1 and M2 drivers and they don't go any further, and they are not as forgiving as my Adams XTD.

Jamie Purvis - 3 years ago

Is it better than last year's m2 , my opinion ; IS IT FUCK

spinball6363 - 3 years ago

Great reviews, Rick. Really like the on course and multiple day testing. Love the honesty too.

TheNj05mcs - 3 years ago

Best way to get the sound would be to buy a simple decibel meter. Thats exactly what your looking for.

justin broom - 3 years ago

Ricks on golf channel live!!!

Martinboo13 - 3 years ago

Is anyone else having audio issues. It’s playing at dubble speed I can’t understand what’s being said!

Richard Thomas - 3 years ago

Anyone else getting really messed up audio after 30 seconds or so???

Jason Postma - 3 years ago

I just got the cobra fmax

Todd Miller - 3 years ago

Great way of reviewing equipment.

Bandit Baker - 3 years ago

Loving the new in-depth test format Rick! No need to measure the Db levels, just rank the sound in categories; Quiet/dull........Moderate/dull.........Moderate/tiny..........Loud.........&Holy Shit that`s DEAFENING!!!!!!!
I`m thinking of changing my Ping G30 SFT this year, so I`m planning to try out the Ping G400, Callaway Rogue Draw bias & the TM M3/4 (seeing if they work with my old mans low heel strike). But I suspect that none of them will be any better than my current "fairway finder".

Kevin Mcmullan - 3 years ago

Great review. The comparison to your average driver shots is a fantastic addition.

Rick Shiels Golf - 3 years ago

Cheers Kevin

Joe v - 3 years ago

At 3:10 m3 numbers?

Barry Down - 3 years ago

Not so forgiving.TM the experiment didn't work.unfortunately nice try.

Simon Whitehead - 3 years ago

Hi Rick
I know you use Pro v1's for consistency but what are your thoughts on using "own brand" balls for driver testing. Dont know if its just me but i preferred to use callaway balls with my last callaway driver and now use tp5x with my sldr. Do manufacturers "design" the ball to work better with their kit?

Hoppy1973 - 3 years ago

Great review again. Seems like TM have really dropped the ball on this one. In an age where they are governed so much that the only thing they can really improve on is forgiveness across the face. Judging by your results they seem to have come up with the world's most unforgiving driver.

Rob Breeze - 3 years ago

I’m watching on an IPad. The audio is going at 20x normal!! Is it only me?

steven baird - 3 years ago

Brilliant new way of doing your reviews, will be looking forward to more!

martin hastie - 3 years ago

Can u do the cobra f8 ülus driver in the new full review format. Want to see the comparison. I think the f8 will be a popular driver and people will like to see it compared to Taylormade and Callaway

notformebeaky - 3 years ago

The comparison with your average is a very useful feature. Keep it up.

Andrew Brown - 3 years ago

Great work Rick love the on course testing gives us a real feel about the product. I am using the M2 at moment and can’t see much difference between these clubs. I am looking at changing my driver this year and look forward to seeing all your reviews which will help me choice the right one for me. Thanks again keep up the great work.

Daniel Jermyn - 3 years ago

New format is great! I bet twist face will fade out next year. Or more likely, they will offer the same driver in a bulge and roll option, or a twist face option.

Jeff Malinowski - 3 years ago

Am I the only one getting a chipmunk voice in the review?!?!

Jeff Malinowski - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf yes, I was using the app. I watched it on my computer and had no issues! Great review! I watch every video you post on your channel. Thank you so much for doing these!

Rick Shiels Golf - 3 years ago

I have seen this a couple of times! Not sure why it is! Will try and get it fixed!! Are you using the YouTube app?

Sean Walsh - 3 years ago

All about the money

Sean Walsh - 3 years ago

All the same shite

Joel Lara - 3 years ago

What the hell is wrong with this video??

Paul Insana - 3 years ago

Rick if you are looking to test driver sound, which I think is mightily important when choosing a club, there are two factors you have to remember. First is you can measure the decibels that the driver puts out using a decibels meter. This measures how physically loud the driver is. But more importantly is measuring pitch, which is the frequency of the sound. Pitcher helps determine the piercing capabilities of sound through the air and is why higher pitched noises sound louder even when producing lower decibel levels than lower pitched noises. Pitch of a sound can be measured by computer programs by recording with your mic. I wouldn't be surprised if some of your recording software has those capabilities now and if not, there are plenty of programs online.

Christiaan Fourie - 3 years ago

Great review bud!

a b - 3 years ago

So M2 2016 still is the best driver.

Jensen - 3 years ago

Are you using real pro-v1? You didn't say it this time!

Joseph Flaherty - 3 years ago

Entire video was in “chipmunk” voice. Needless to say I didn’t understand a single word as I don’t speak or understand “ chipmonkese”.

Max Imilian - 3 years ago

Is it just me or is the audio playing at the wrong speed?

steven gunn - 3 years ago

Hey dude you could use a decibel reader to get a reading on how loud each shot is. Not sure if anyone has said that but anywho .. Keep up the awesome work.

Robert Singh - 3 years ago

Uhm you sound like a chipmunk from around 20 seconds in...only me having this issue?

Christian Dean - 3 years ago

Robert Singh I had this, had to close app and restart video a couple of times but seemed to not happen after first 40 seconds or so

Robert Salazar - 3 years ago

Loved the review we need you need super rob to test the M3/M4

Daniel Collins - 3 years ago

Hey Rick, as far as measuring the sound, you can purchase a decibal meter. The price varies greatly though, but it all depends on your budget. I've seen them go for $25 upwards of $1000 for the industrial versions. Hope this helps and keep up the great work.

CallMeAnimal69 - 3 years ago

It’s playing full speed in chipmunk voice and I don’t know how to stop it!

Marno De bruin - 3 years ago

Love the new review style!!! So in depth and informative

Ryan Maddox - 3 years ago

Yea me as well with the audio malfunction

Neil Richards Ranga Pirate - 3 years ago

Loving the new format, however, I was wondering if it were possible to be tweaked? IN the optimum chart, I think it would be a bit more informative if each column was sleightly coloured to represent good or bad. E.G. A tinge of green at the top of the carry distance column ranging to red at the bottom. I know this would change for each category where sometimes red might be at the top and bottom with green in the middle etc. Its just that at a glance or without rading up on a few of the categories, somepeople may not fully understand that yes there is an optimum, but sometimes higher is better (carry distance) and sometimes higher is not better (decent angle or launch angle).

I hope this makes sense. i'd be happy to ellaborate more if needed.

hjhayden22 - 3 years ago

Driver looks great. Bummer about the tech. Great review.

Tim Pirtle - 3 years ago

Fantastic new format.....fan freaking tastic!

Noah Bauman - 3 years ago

To measure the loudness you could use a decibel meter app

Joshua Moon - 3 years ago

New style of review is much better and more detailed with actual data. Maybe get Pete Finch who hits a fade to help collect data from a fader’s perspective since you tend to hit primarily draws.

Diggerless - 3 years ago

Can someone explain how rpm is calculated by this tech? Is that forward or reverse spin?

Maruf Mohsin - 3 years ago

Rick for sound test just use any mobile phone app. Keep your phone near the tee. Voila.

pickin4you - 3 years ago

I think Taylor made screwed up big time here. Leave the FACE alone, and fix your swing. Its much cheaper, and better for the golfer in the long run. I would never even touch a M3 or M4 just because they screwed with the face..... AWESOME review by the way. Love the new set up.

Jason Sechrist - 3 years ago

The twist face is doing exactly what they designed it to do, most people hit toe hits left, it's made to alleviate that a tad. You said you tend to hit toe hits right, so now they go farther right, of course they go farther right, that's what the club is designed to do. Anyway I like most of your videos but this one you are harping on something that in my opinion you should not be.

Vince Almario - 3 years ago

The Audio is sped up on the YouTube app, i was able to watch it by goin onto the YouTube site through a browser

Jukka Saastamoinen - 3 years ago

And I was thinking I’m the only one hearing a squirrel talking...

Greg Milam - 3 years ago

I play the Callaway Epic and I don't plan on Switching anytime soon. Looks great feels great sounds great and I hit it straighter and longer than any other driver I never used.

Daniel Smith - 3 years ago

Been using the Cobra LTD that is was fitted for me. I am not planning to switch to a new driver this year. I am very happy with it.

Chiang Chih-I - 3 years ago

Great edit! greeting from Taiwan!
This video contains all information I want to know about M4. Well done Rick!

Jt Dannhaus - 3 years ago

Is the audio messed up on this for anyone else?

gillettecrackers - 3 years ago

I like to watch you at night.

Carlos Fernández - 3 years ago

Muy buen formato Rick!! Me gustaría que hicieras un vídeo comparando el M2 del 2016, con este nuevo M4. Ver los resultados de estos dos palos lado a lado, debe ser interesante. Principalmente porque al M2 (2016) le pegabas muy bien

Deven Cerda - 3 years ago

The leaking to the right you noticed may have been from delofting the driver. In taylormade drivers when you deloft them it then opens the face a few degrees, and vice versa if you add loft it closes the face. Just a thought, love the review!

Jacob Borow - 3 years ago

Why is the audio time lapsed

Steve Black - 3 years ago

Me too

Pyroclastic2000 - 3 years ago

Jacob Borow yeah that happened to me as well!

Logan Byler - 3 years ago

Still using M2 V1 and have no reason to switch

LuisA2380 Menzes - 3 years ago

Loving the format Ricky

Mike Wales - 3 years ago

You mentioned wanting to measure decibel levels for drivers, I know they make smartphone apps, but they have meters at music stores. I would think that if you didn't want to use an app, they should have a meter there. I really like these in-depth reviews!

LM - 3 years ago

Rick, great review format. Although doing these types of reviews will certainly be a time consuming venture. To address your question on sound measurement, there are sound level meter devices ranging from about 15.00 to 150.00 here in the states.
A sound level meter is a measuring instrument used to assess noise or sound levels by measuring sound pressure. Often referred to as a sound pressure level (SPL) meter, decibel (dB) meter, noise meter or noise dosimeter, a sound level meter sound level meter uses a microphone to capture sound. The sound is then evaluated within the sound level meter and acoustic measurement values are shown on the display of the sound level meter. The most common unit of acoustic measurement for sound is the decibel (dB).
You will want one that offers recording so you can check after the shots and not have to have someone holding and looking at it for you.
I don't know brands you have in the U.K. There are apps available for smart phones, however they are not very accurate. I hope this helps, and thanks again for the reviews.

Bryce Werblo - 3 years ago

You could use something that measures decibels

Casey Turnbaugh - 3 years ago

Thanks to this review I will not be getting a driver with twist face!

Stephen DiBari - 3 years ago

Incredible Full review. Love the new review style. You covered everything anyone could possibly look for. Not a TM fan, looking forward to the FULL reviews of the Rouge Standard and Subzero

TheChenza05 - 3 years ago

Rick, I was a big critic of your preview videos...but now that I've seen your in depth review, i think it is absolutely necessary to do it that way and you're doing an awesome job mate! should've never doubted you mate!

Cheemo Mugdoo - 3 years ago

It sounds like if you have a fairly neutral swing path and face then Twist-Face almost negates the gear affect and gives you a what is effectively an open face on toe hits, thus giving you a fade. I would be interested to see what would happen with strikes near the heel with the same neutral path and face. Perhaps this technology is more suited to golfers with more in to out or out to in swings.

french_fry_god 29 - 3 years ago

What’s wrong with sound???

Andy V - 3 years ago

Be good if you hit every new driver up against your current driver 5shots would be good enough

Todd Rozens - 3 years ago

There are free spl meters on the App Store which would measure volume at impact if you’re inside a hitting bay. Cheers.

Brian McCool - 3 years ago

Video acting weird for me. Audio seriously out of sync with video (2x Rick = Alvin The Chipmunk). Watching on iPad. Other videos are fine

Ben Lemoi - 3 years ago

Glad I’m not the only one this is happening to thought I was losing my mind for a moment

Marley_ R6 - 3 years ago

This is also happening to me. It’s so frustrating!!!

Joe Ward - 3 years ago

Same and I’m really upset because I want to watch this video

Clayton Rainey - 3 years ago

Yes! Same here!

Ryan Travis - 3 years ago

Brian McCool I’m having the same problem. Video work fine for 15-30 seconds then the audio speeds up and Rick sounds like Alvin the Chipmunk

Johnny Hicks - 3 years ago

Rick many thanks for a very honest review its much appreciated.

Lee c - 3 years ago

hi rick ive recently brought the 2017 m2 so most likely keep this for a couple of years but i am having much better results with the m2 than my old cobra driver,great review as always.you might be able to use a decibels meter for how loud a driver is at impact.

Arthur Grant - 3 years ago

Love the new review style.

Ken Attaway - 3 years ago

Big plus on this style of review...

Benny Frank the 3rd - 3 years ago

Try any decibel meter App - there are lots of free ones in the App Store...
Loud drivers are a big turn off for me too.

TheLetterSee - 3 years ago

Rick you can get a cheap digital decibel meter and set it next to the GCQuad to capture the sound. Also, can't wait to see your Cobra full review to see how it worked while out on the course.

Patrick Johnson - 3 years ago

Been watching you and Pete since Trafford, and I gotta say, I miss the old reviews. Maybe sprinkle in some of the old long drive videos or fsx challenges?

Hunter Oxendine - 3 years ago

I have watched both of the new taylormade videos on the drivers and really like the new review format

Andrew Gerrard - 3 years ago

Another great review mate. Cheers

Jeff Shawver - 3 years ago

Good job Rick. Love the in depth review.

LB - 3 years ago

But does the paint chip off the top after you sky one?!?!

TJ - 3 years ago

Taylor Made is all about gimmicks now. IMO, it's Ping all day long. No gimmicks, just long, straight and forgiving.

Micah Graves - 3 years ago

Is anyone else having trouble with the sound on this video? Rick, your voice/talking is super fast it sounds like a chipmunk starting at about 0:25 seconds every time I try to watch this. Want to watch so bad but won't work!

TZOID08 - 3 years ago

Good job but over 15 minutes for me personally is too much ....

The Watts Factory - 3 years ago

It’s an absurd concept. For it to work consistently the golfer has to be able to deliver the club face consistently. Other than pros who he he’ll can do that. It’s a gimmick to sell golf clubs. I think your review has perfectly proven that to be the case.

kevinhueb - 3 years ago

Why do you sound like a chipmunk? Not happening with any other videos. Taylormade must have not liked what you had to say.

Jim Rohnstock - 3 years ago

Really like the comparison chart. By far the best way to show test results that ive seen by anyone. Good job

Mark Vickers - 3 years ago

reading between the lines is it true to say the M3 & M4 are gimmicky?

THE WUMBOLOGIST - 3 years ago

You could get a decibel reader that a lot of people have for hearing fans on computers and they are relatively a reasonable price, so if that is something you're interested in it is on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Decibel-Meter-RISEPRO-Digital-Sound/dp/B01EZZ8B5Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1516668466&sr=8-4&keywords=decibel+reader

Steven Mclean - 3 years ago

Great vlog /review keep up the great work rick.

Charles Rohl - 3 years ago

Thank you for candid honesty Rick. Helps my decision !

doodlleus - 3 years ago

The sound is really messed up on this. All sped up

Vu Ho - 3 years ago

Are you going to go back and use this format for the cobra f8 and ping drivers?

Justin Nini - 3 years ago

Something wrong with the audio?

Benjamin Toups - 3 years ago

Anyone else having issues with the video? Voice goes really fast. The M3 video his voice was slowed down. Weird

Big Ed - 3 years ago

Benjamin Toups yeah weird.... The first time I watched this video it happened half way through.... now it does it from the start.

H Wallace - 3 years ago

Really like the new format, Rick. Thanks for the in-depth and honest review. As far as the new TM drivers....I don't know how they could possibly do better than the M1 or M2 other than just changes in aesthetics.

Jesse Ross - 3 years ago

sure do like these new tests

Matty Smith - 3 years ago

Easily best reviews out there! Loving the new format, so detailed and concise.

A.J. Bergstresser - 3 years ago

Love the new review format. One quick callout. You're club performance chart calls out m3, not m4. I love that new presentation graphic though

happygilmore06 - 3 years ago

Get a decibel reader. Should work well in the quiet studio.

Lukestersim :3 - 3 years ago

What the fuck is with the audio? alvin and the chipmunks now doing reviews?!

Big Pete - 3 years ago

Thanks for your honesty Rick

Dave Christensen - 3 years ago

Rick - love the change in your reviews ... I'm learning so much more with this format. Thanks and I look forward to more reviews. I'm a loyal subscriber and really appreciate you!!!

titleist fann - 3 years ago

So overall it's not as consistent as other drivers you've played? That's good enough for me to stick with my 'old' tech 8 yr old driver

Brian Stevens - 3 years ago

You audio sound like Alvin and the Chipmunks

Marcus Y - 3 years ago

Hi Rick! If you wanted to measure the volume from clubs you review. You could use a Decibel level meter to measure the dBs coming from impact! Hope that helps

Spencer James - 3 years ago

As always, great review! Must say that I like the old review style better but really appreciate all of the effort you put in for us! Thanks Rick

Willie - 3 years ago

For a fairly reasonable cost you can pick up a decibel meter or SPL meter online. They also have db meter apps for Android and iPhone that are reasonably accurate and can at least put you in the ball pack on loudness.

Bobby Sale - 3 years ago

Love the new format... Much more detailed less unanswered questions.. good job

Rodney Mounsey - 3 years ago

Bobby Sale i

Andrew Kumataka Do - 3 years ago

There are many decibel apps online or you can find a legit machine online for pretty cheap

allo cromeau - 3 years ago

now your talking rick ;)

Paul Zeller - 3 years ago

Can u review the new TaylorMade and Callaway hybrids?

Diarmaid O Leary - 3 years ago

Superb review Rick, great way to test out the claims of the manufacturer!

Mike McNulty - 3 years ago

Great review again Rick. I'm liking the honesty about the twist face and that it isn't this all magical face that fixes bad shots.

Mike McNulty - 3 years ago

Great review again Rick. I'm liking the honesty about the twist face and that it isn't this all magical face that fixes bad shots.

Kwasnik Matthew - 3 years ago

Decibel apps.. there are some that record data

todd harrison - 3 years ago

What are you talking about. It did exactly what it said. NO DUCK HOOKS!!!

Nick P229 - 3 years ago

You might want to get some more testers to try out the twist face. That way you can dive into the numbers and see what’s really going on! A larger sample size should yield answers

Kris Giebeler - 3 years ago

Loving the new review styles! With respect to your earlier point about measuring volume and frequency of the sound once hit, many apps claim to be able to do this. DecibelX for example is a highly rated sound meter for iPhone users:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/decibel-x-db-dba-noise-meter/id448155923?mt=8

toprightcorner - 3 years ago

Great review Rick! Love your videos and the new format. I've noticed lately though that there is a low hiss coming from your microphone. It's kind of annoying :) . Just letting you know!

Norman Russell - 3 years ago

Solid review, digging the greater depth of detail. The graphic is also a useful addition.

John Hampton - 3 years ago

Love the new review style Rick!!

Nick P229 - 3 years ago

Rick I would recommend getting a Decibel Meter app for the sound of the drivers

satisfying slime ASMR - 3 years ago

Two good reviews (M3/M4). Appreciate you have to walk a fine line with how you feedback on this new technology, good balance and you get your message across well with strong credibility. Will the gimmicks ever stop, will the hype ever stop - probably not with certain brands. Keep up the good work Rick!

Adam Lewin - 3 years ago

You can get a decibel meter on the app store to measure how loud the impacts are - have your phone a set distance from the ball each time for accurate results

B Tausch - 3 years ago

You could use a decibel meter to measure the sound intensity of drivers

John Donnelly - 3 years ago

Best reviews on the net, quality content

Brad S. - 3 years ago

I love the new reviews!! Thanks Rick.

This is the driver that I want. I have it earmarked.

Jacob P - 3 years ago

Great review! There should be an app that measures decibels you can use to gauge the sound off the drivers if that’s what you’re looking for

hollywood1513 - 3 years ago

Nothing personal Rick, but we like seeing you hit the club more than hearing you talk. Older reviews were more entertaining. Keep them coming though!

madlife5 - 3 years ago

How about a "twist face test", but with the new cobra f8. Its said cobra has been using this tech for while now, after all

wharffratt - 3 years ago

Rick, you have hit an absolute bullet with the new video reviews!

robshorter - 3 years ago

Love the new in depth reviews and honest reviews giving joe public a heads up when spending their hard earned money thank you

golfpunk46 - 3 years ago

Love the new review style!

davidfirst317 - 3 years ago

The loud sound would put me off, have just switched from a Rocketballz to an XR16 Pro mainly for that reason and much prefer it, getting a few extra yards as well.

I like the data sets where you show the averages of 5 shots as well as the new overlay.

Michael Pasvantis - 3 years ago

Love the new format, seems like this Twist Face is going to twist itself right out of the TM lineup. Can’t wait for the new Twist Face, I’ll wager they are going to swap the angles lol. You may also be entering Mark Crossfield territory #taylormadehateme

Jacob Sever - 3 years ago

Do you think the PGA Tour Pros that play these clubs are getting special bulge & roll faces? Or do you think they're also using the Twist Face technology?

Rupert Osmond - 3 years ago

Nice one

TDM170 - 3 years ago

Wow rick. Well done! A superb review. I was sceptical about the new video format but u proved me wrong!

callum Boyes - 3 years ago

Rick you can use a decibel reader for measuring the sound of the driver.

AlexNblue - 3 years ago

Brilliant review, really appreciate the extra effort with in round feedback. Interesting to see that twist face isn't great for the better golfer that is looking to shape the ball. Keep up the good work!

danthemanwhocancan - 3 years ago

Oh dear! Has the

ressoy - 3 years ago

2017 M2 D type 9.5 53 ser stiff light shaft love it,keeps me on the center to left side of the course,don’t like the M4

Tigers Baseball#28 - 3 years ago

What are all of the shaft options for the m4

RequiemDead - 3 years ago

You can get a decibel reader. That would be a great way to measure how loud it is.

Bait ed Vs Harvey Price - 3 years ago

It feels like Taylormade are to unoriginal, they copied the bmw logo in the m3 and m4, active channel system from titleist, twistface from cobra and speed foam from pxg

ticleve2 - 3 years ago

So hit the draw version, the M4 D-Type.

VisLife - 3 years ago

Worth to remember that when you crack the loft down the face opens and when lofted up the face closes. Could be the cause for shots going right

Paul Scott - 3 years ago

A couple more views questions needed. Still a great new style

Lilley Golf - 3 years ago

DIFFERENT CLASS!!!

not the club but the review, by far the best out there Rick

Rick Reeve - 3 years ago

Rick - you use a iPhone so try the (Decibel X db, dBA noise meter APP) may be something you could use??

james keenan - 3 years ago

Fair doos Rick brilliant review mate

hvalbefal - 3 years ago

You could use your phone to measure sound pressure.
There are probably many aps, i have tested one called NoiseExposure on my iPhone.
I did an comparison with professional equipment and didnt notice any difference. The app uses the microphone on the phone to measure.
Hope this helps

Steve Smith - 3 years ago

How about a review of the $700 Epic X. Would really like someone to explain the justification of an additional $200 between it and all the other Epic models.

Saul Carrera - 3 years ago

Good review Rick... I'm still a little perplexed, as far as M3 and M4 and the information you are giving out is very good.. I currently play the 2016 M1 and did not switch due to me not liking the results of the 2017 version.. so gonna test 2018 M3 and the new Callaway Rogue.. thanks again great review...

Robbie White - 3 years ago

I’d be willing to bet that the Rogue SZ will beat both the M3 and the M4.

Matt Potts - 3 years ago

Decibel reader ole boy

Pete Conway - 3 years ago

Like the new reviews...

oveberthling - 3 years ago

Still love my g30, not gonna change

Mike Slater - 3 years ago

Another great review Rick.. If you want to check how loud they are you can get a digital decibel Meter easily for around £40-£50 or even cheaper there are some downloads available for I phones/Play store,tablets etc.. Keep up the great work matey..

Ben Dittmer - 3 years ago

I’d suggest using a decibel meter. Can pick them up for ~$20 us. Won’t be able to tell you frequency of sound but definitely how loud the impact is!

Ben Dittmer - 3 years ago

Or an app for you phone!

Stephen Adams - 3 years ago

Another great review Rick. I'm currently using the 2017 M2. My missed shots are the toe shots with a closed face ending up with a bad miss left so this could be a help to someone like myself. However, the $ for now would keep my M2 in the bag for me as it is performing quite well most of the time.

Peter Finch Golf - 3 years ago

Love the performance graphic and testing clubs in that way, great job bud

Mike Hall - 3 years ago

currently using Cobra Fly Z but testing the F8 shortly

Jaden Whetzel - 3 years ago

Love the new way you review

Adam Stubbs - 3 years ago

Another great review, honest true opinion. Seems the the whole twist face tech on this driver has made two similar shots give very different results, which really is worse than always knowing where you miss is gonna be. Keep the reviews coming Rick.

StevieP - 3 years ago

Great review Rick, I'll still go try them out, but I think I'll be keeping my old M2...

Andrew Kibbee - 3 years ago

StevieP Yes! 2016 M2 for life!

Evan Quigley - 3 years ago

Great review Rick.! Genuinely am so impressed how honest you are and thorough. I have been very interested in this new tech and now I know I don’t “need” this as a golfer especially the fact I am terrible with a driver...

Roy Farley - 3 years ago

I knew that club would mess up your draw

DE4DSHOT - 3 years ago

I don’t understand though, if you’re hitting it out the toe and it’s staying straighter/fading, why not just aim straighter? If you’re hitting it left way less often, you should have the confidence to take dead aim if not a bit up the left? I can understand if you like to see a draw, but DJ also used to like seeing a draw until he switched to hitting a fade and thereby became probably the best driver of the ball in the world

Mescalito71 - 3 years ago

All this talk and effort, and you basically hit all drivers w the same performance? Reviewing drivers is useless. Actually, with technology nowadays, all clubs are useless to review. Finding a good driver is an individual deal, someone else's opinion aids nothing.

Tim Tran - 3 years ago

I have last years M2 and love the look of this year’s M3, but like you I do enjoy hitting off the high toe to create a right to left ball flight when I can. I’m concerned the twist face may interfere with my anticipated ball flight. I will try this at my local club and see what flights I get on high toe shots.

whogg0521 - 3 years ago

Another great job, Rick, and simply LOVING this format and top-notch production.

Jens OKonor - 3 years ago

Really like these full in depth reviews

TheGolfdaily - 3 years ago

Taylormade makes me confused!

PHILIP MCKEOWN - 3 years ago

Rick I like the new viewer questions segments but overall the review videos are just too long. 15 minutes is a long time and there is a lot of repetition throughout of your views. I think it should be no more than 10 minutes long. The style is better though and less focused on raw data and I like the comparisons to previous models. P.s. get rid of the preview videos as they do nothing to enhance the review, just more repetition

Malcolm A. - 3 years ago

A great thorough and in-depth review. As with your earlier M3 review, you have really raised the bar for reviewing.
Cheers

Golfnut 612 - 3 years ago

I’ll be interested to see how the draw version performs. How does the twist face work on that version? Great new format

K4rN1v00L - 3 years ago

really digging these new new reviews!

fischputza - 3 years ago

New vids are great, but the sound is so muted

Cinnamon Mon - 3 years ago

Fantastic review. Must take a lot of time to do also. Top notch

grahame turner - 3 years ago

Great in depth test and does cover a couple of my concerns on twist face. Glad you have clearly stated for people to test. Keep up these great new reviews I love the more in depth and tech reviews

Lukasz Szadny - 3 years ago

Rick a decibel meter is all you need. The average driver generates about 82-90 dBA of sound. To put that into terms for you by hitting a basket of balls with your driver you will be subjected to less than 2% of your daily "average". Of course this depends on swing speed and smash factor however until the dBA rise above 116 there is no real threat to long term hearing loss :) An interesting factor is that the dBA we are subject to vary with "near ear" and "far ear" (ear close to the golf ball at impact) hope this helped from a fellow PGA Professional from Poland. Love your work m8.

Mark Godbold - 3 years ago

Another informative & honest review. If Taylormade claim that the M3 & M4 'logo' isn't a BMW 'copy' then they're not being as honest as you ! They've clearly copied the style & colours.

JustSleepin61 - 3 years ago

Check out a decibel sound meter on the App Store.. plenty of free ones, Rick

Adrian Harrison - 3 years ago

Interesting video and opinion, John Rham who won in America last night said on interview his win was down to twist face because he could not find the centre of his driver.

Ben Briggs - 3 years ago

Hi rick. Another great review. Will you be revisiting other drivers like my driver the g400 lst with this style of review. Love the channel and all the vlogs.

Manvir Bhari - 3 years ago

Love the new reviews! Can you do this review for the Cobra F8+

lucas johansen - 3 years ago

Is it normal for pros to use the gear effect to get their ballflights? You would imagine that you should always hit middle

Mark Mcgrath - 3 years ago

Good format now for reviews but main thing for me is the big question at the end. Would you put the club in your bag? Nice to see a reviewer stick their neck and say yes or no

Thetruth1120 - 3 years ago

Get a decibel level reader that give u a number level of sound...higher the number the louder it is

Neil Burley - 3 years ago

Good honest review rick, top man

Joshua Gonet - 3 years ago

What I've seen from what you've shown is that this driver can eliminate the left side of the course for you over 75% of the time. Is that bad? For someone like you who has crushed it left quite a bit, wouldn't this give you that DJ kind of course management where the left side of the course isn't a thought?

Luke Curry - 3 years ago

Well done Rick for a fine review as always, however I feel that the golfing industry in terms of equipment is dying. My M1 2016 (Version 1) I believe will go as far as any driver on the market right now and I'm not sure, within the R&A regulations, where the golfing manufacturers will go next. It's sad because innovation should always be welcomed but I fear it may be the end of the road for it :(

Interested in hearing your thoughts and I can't wait for more #indepth reviews

jls24 - 3 years ago

Would love for you to go back and do this style review for the F8+.

Max Gerber - 3 years ago

with a good quality condenser microphone you can get software that measures the decibel level and even analyze the frequency to see the loudness and "pitch" of the driver high pitched "ting" or lower pitched "thud"

Arno Kamphuis - 3 years ago

Love the way you tested this club!! Keep this up.

Tony Broad head - 3 years ago

A very honest review rick a game 2017 m1 driver after selling sub zero I love it can't see me replacing it soon ⛳️

Travis Sawicky - 3 years ago

Another amazing review! Thanks again, Rick. As for your curiosity to record how loud a driver is, you can always pick up a cheap decibel level reader. They vary in price. I think that could work nicely for you. Cheers!

Anthony Hopkins - 3 years ago

Love the new reviews Rick. I think TM have this wrong as I think that its not just you that uses the gear effect with the drivers. I know I do.

peter aloisio - 3 years ago

Hey Rick, as with the others the new in depth review is great. Heaps of useful info, rather than the typical regurgitated sales pitch.
Do you use the same balls on the course as you do with “GC Quad”. Would certain balls make a difference to some of the data? Cheers mate.

Tour Dreams Golf - 3 years ago

If you were wanting to evaluate the loudness of the club a decibel meter might be a good idea. Only downside decibel doesn’t determine the pitch whether it’s a high sound or low sound only the loudness.

JustGolfSwing - 3 years ago

Nice review mate!!

Phil McIver - 3 years ago

Great review Rick. Be interesting to hear TMs response about your findings. Seems to exaggerate your bad shots sadly

EGG PLAYS - 3 years ago

What is your favourite out off all the M drivers

Chiara Noja - 3 years ago

Thanks for the honest review. You didn’t twist your channel

Martyn Bick - 3 years ago

Another great review looking forward to the Rogue’s

Ivo L-Dee - 3 years ago

3:03 why is there club data of M3 and not M4?

Chase Reyes - 3 years ago

I agree with the consensus. New review format is top notch.

Andy Goodall - 3 years ago

Rick, do you think its possible that the inconsistency is not only due to the twist face, but also to the Tensei White not being a good fit for your swing? Have you tried giving them a pop with your tried and true Rogue?

bombergolf x - 3 years ago

THESE ARE GREAT REVIEWS :):):):):):):

David Bozic - 3 years ago

Rick, I'm surprised the Bombtech driver did not make your top 3 for 2017.

Stephen Poole - 3 years ago

No more free TM clubs for you ha ha

Rosario Fortugno - 3 years ago

Hey Rick, love the new reviews! To measure volume of clubs you can use a decibel meter app on your iPhone or buy a dedicated decibel meter. This one has a good rating on the App Store: Decibel X: dB, dBA Noise Meter by SkyPaw Co. Ltdhttps://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/decibel-x-db-dba-noise-meter/id448155923?mt=8

Christopher S - 3 years ago

There’s computer or phone apps that allow you to check decibel levels.

David Hensel - 3 years ago

You just need a decibel reader!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07558DPKN?psc=1

Donnie Prather - 3 years ago

Get a decible meter to measure the sound

Rhize - 3 years ago

You can get apps that measure decibels, not sure about frequenxcy but I'd imagine it would just be an app and they're pretty accurate.

chris adams - 3 years ago

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/draper-digital-sound-level-meter/?da=1&TC=GS-010914546&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtJbTBRDkARIsAIA0a5MWW3f0LNbygKz8WNpAuvkaiQ066O-Gwrs7ms_qOzuWex15CROcWusaAsaXEALw_wcB

Michael Nally - 3 years ago

I'm sure these reviews are a huge time and effort investment but the content is fantastic. Thank you Rick!

Nikas Gamer - 3 years ago

i prefer old style testing

the1big1matt - 3 years ago

Love the idea of sound measurement. I pretty much buy drivers by sound these days as dont fancy getting tinnitus on the driving range.

Harry Willson - 3 years ago

Could measure the volume of drivers or any clubs using decibels or measure the frequencys through your editor software.
Hope this help

John Haley - 3 years ago

Wasn't expecting such honesty good work

Ed - 3 years ago

I’m probably gonna get flamed for this, but I prefer the old reviews.

These are just too long, it’s like you’re filling unnecessarily to make it 15mins.

Sorry Rick!

Duffy Moon - 3 years ago

I agree Ed. Sorry Rick.

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

Ed I must admit. I only watched to the 11minute mark

Luca Simms - 3 years ago

Hey Rick, great review as always, however, I’ve noticed that in your last 5 or so videos the audio has been rather weak. Are you using a different microphone these days? Might want to look into it. Keep up the good work mate.

Michael Mackenzie - 3 years ago

Love the new review style. I really like how you review over several days, to give a fair review and not a rushed 20 minute test. We all know that some days you will not be swinging at your best. Keep it up.

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

Michael Mackenzie that Is definitely the fairest way to test. It would be great if an actual club fitting included the same service

Brent Hobby - 3 years ago

I’m in my 4th M driver now (2 m2’s and 1 M1) and this Tour Issue 16 M2 head I have now is incredible. Planned on the M3 but after your review I may pass. We’ll see how the demo day goes but hopes are low now

Stephen Turnbull - 3 years ago

Looking forward to the Rogue SZ review!

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

I've hit some amazing slings out of the toe so perhaps not the club for me

Gary Frost - 3 years ago

great review, thanks Rick.

David Ciccoritti - 3 years ago

"In the Bag" testing. You need to trademark that!

Killacamfoo O.G. - 3 years ago

Very good reviews, these feel more honest and that isn't to say you haven't been honest in the past. Looking forward to more of this type of review this year. Have fun at the PGA Show!

Warren Head - 3 years ago

Still rocking the R15, may upgrade to M1 as prices will drop :-)

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

Warren Head I'm still rocking the r15 and still hit as far as someone with an m driver

Ste Smallman - 3 years ago

Love this way of reviewing, good work Rick

john yi - 3 years ago

Rick, thanks for the video! I love the new "infographic." I hope you can start charting a larger comparative infographic as you add other club reviews to show previous number from previous reviews. Keep up the great work! Cheers!

Anthony Jones - 3 years ago

Interesting Rory has switched m2 to m3 and Dustin m1 to m4

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

Anthony Jones Yeah. Its mad isn't it.... Watched a vid the other day with Dustin talking to me and my golf and he doesn't really like talking stats, he seems like he just wants to hit, so perhaps having less adjustment is good for him so he can just rip it

Anthony Jones - 3 years ago

I mean Dustin has gone from adjustable to none adjustable and Rory the other way

Rodney Hickman - 3 years ago

Anthony Jones maybe because they are paid to promote the new clubs ?

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

Anthony Jones good knowledge. That is interesting

Mike Laycock - 3 years ago

Why did you test the M3/M4 with the Tensei shaft instead of your Aldila Rogue shaft that you were fit for?

Mike Laycock - 3 years ago

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs I’m sure the launch and spin numbers would be better with the Rogue over the OEM shaft.

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

Mike Laycock great question? Surely he should use his fitted shaft in every head he tests

David Richard - 3 years ago

Rick love the new way of reviews
I play the callaway fit xtreme. Looking to get a Rouge

fly787 - 3 years ago

Winner! Did you mention you would compare to the M2? Did I miss it?

George Pichl - 3 years ago

Love your new video format for 2018! Very cool. Obviously (as I thought) “Twist Face” is not for everyone. Great review. Can’t wait for your in-depth review of the new Callaway Rogue drivers. Cheers, Rick!

Giovanni Mileti - 3 years ago

George Pichl I am a 15 years old guy, a 12 handicap and you might know that fitting juniors is a lil different! With Same shafts (atmos 5) i was getting better results from M4 and Epic, while Rouge was letting down even with a different shaft (Hzdurs 5.5), so i just think i didn’t suit my game at all just as the G400 did (Alta Cb 55). As you may know everyone is different!

George Pichl - 3 years ago

Giovanni Mileti Seriously, if you’re getting 20 yds more carry over Rogue, you were not fit properly for the Rogue. I’m a club-fitter, and Rick’s numbers confirm how close most drivers are these days. The Rogue with Jailbreak is definitely at the top of the list in terms of ball speed compared to all other drivers. After that, it’s all about choosing the right loft / shaft combination to maximize launch vs. spin rate. On average, I’m 5 yds longer (total distance) with Rogue over all drivers from TaylorMade, Cobra, Titleist & PING. If you’re fit properly, there’s little chance one will be 20 yards longer than another.

Giovanni Mileti - 3 years ago

For me it’s perfect and 20 yards carry more than Callaway Rogue and at the same distance more precise than the Epic, which i’ll game in the woods and Hybrid part

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

George Pichl I've defo hit some amazing bad shots out of the toe... If u end up blocking it right it would be awful.... The new idea may well cone back to bite them

George Pichl - 3 years ago

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs My feelings exactly! I love aiming it right and slinging it back into the fairway. Twist Face obviously limits the ability to do that. Now I’m wondering how successful the M3 & M4 will be for TM in 2018.

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

George Pichl twist face doesn't sound good at all in my opinion. I like a toey draw

Barry smith - 3 years ago

Like the way you show the figures now Ricky boy.......⛳️

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

Barry smith Yeah, it's a nice touch

THE GRIFF - 3 years ago

Rick your reviews are getting better. They seem very impartial at a time when the neutrality of some reviewers is coming in to question in my opinion. Keep up the good work.

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

THE GRIFF couldn't agree more.... Hard to trust people's reviews if they have a club deal!

Nick Adams - 3 years ago

2016 m2 I see no reason to change in fact only went to the m2 after I broke the shaft on my previous driver

Bryant Piper - 3 years ago

Any plans on doing a in depth review of the mizuno st180 driver? I'd love to see that one

Rick Shiels Golf - 3 years ago

Yes! Coming in the next few weeks!

Gabriel Acevedo - 3 years ago

Hi Rick! Love your review videos! I have been using my Nike VRS Covert 2.0 Driver for about 5 yeas now and I love it. I still smash balls down the fairway! I would like to switch to a Taylormade next but I’m gonna hold off this year and maybe wait a couple of years. I need to get me a new set of irons before I think about drivers. I’m really interested in seeing your iron reviews! I will probably get me a new set before the weather gets nicer! But love the videos!

cgasucks - 3 years ago

I'm glad I've unsubbed Crossfield's channel's for yours Rick.

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

cgasucks Oh yeah, sorry. I meant watch my channel cus I'm not a sell out. Lol. Just starting out u see

cgasucks - 3 years ago

I didn't say you sold out. I meant Crossfield.

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

cgasucks I'm not a sell out. Lol. Might be one day tho

cgasucks - 3 years ago

Not anymore...he sold himself out to Titleist..

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

cgasucks Haha.... Try mine for some fun amateur crap. Lol

ShaamoneHeeHee - 3 years ago

cgasucks that's a bit silly. Some good info on Marks channel.

Bryant Piper - 3 years ago

Hey Rick. I currently use M1.. my backspin seems to be way to low. 800-1200... so definitely think I need to try some higher spin drivers. Any suggestion?

Bryant Piper - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf no I haven't messed with any of that. Just left it all standard. I'll try that and see what happens. Thanks

Rick Shiels Golf - 3 years ago

Have you moved the weights further back and tried more loft?

Henry Hilger - 3 years ago

I’m thinking of switching to the Xr now I have the taylormade burner draw

Gordon Vance - 3 years ago

A great review Rick. Very comprehensive and a very fair conclusion.

Rick Shiels Golf - 3 years ago

Thanks Gordon!

Joel Bird - 3 years ago

love the new reviews mate keep it up!

Rick Shiels Golf - 3 years ago

Glad to here it mate

The Football Bible - 3 years ago

Not sure about this tech. Nothing better than a standard 2016 m2.

a b - 3 years ago

The Football Bible
I agree.2016 M2 still is the best.

nicholas tugwell - 3 years ago

The new format is class rick. Great work. Shame about the products. Can't wait to see the full callaway review.

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

nicholas tugwell Haha. Shame about the products

leeh2503 - 3 years ago

I love graphics
I'm using ping g30
Looking at new driver this spring

Matthew Gallagher - 3 years ago

Is the anti left due to the fact you’ve lowered the loft thus opening the face?

Colby G - 3 years ago

Great video, Rick. The filming is getting so much better and the graphics and transitions make your videos look so professional. Keep it up!

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

Videos are looking great aren't they... Some great graphics

Rick Shiels Golf - 3 years ago

Thanks so much!

Jason Postma - 3 years ago

I love the new club reviews

Rick Shiels Golf - 3 years ago

Cheers Jason!

Frank Arena - 3 years ago

Rick, try using a sound level meter, or a noise dosimeter. Both used for industrial hygiene purposes to measure sound. Should be what you need, but not sure about the price range you are looking for. Cheers

Callum Imrie - 3 years ago

I've got a fitting on thursday but wanting something second hand thinking about the Ping G seems to get great reviews and still a pretty good driver.

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

Callum Imrie don't think u can go wrong with any big names these days. Just go with what you hit best and feels and looks nice

David Fletcher - 3 years ago

Still use the ancient 2016 M2 , waiting for the kryptonite faced super driver before I change. #extra20yards

J. 4NASH - 3 years ago

got a 2016 M2 also, hit both M3 ans M4. cant wait to bag M3. already preordered mine

David Fletcher - 3 years ago

YourGirlfriend'sBoyfriend move along twat , your obviously a troll.

Scratch Golfer - 3 years ago

No you're not. You just can't afford a new driver.

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

David Fletcher

William Bryngnas - 3 years ago

I’m using Ping G. Will not be switching driver this year. BTW smash factor don’t measure in degrees, Rick.

Rob McGuinness - 3 years ago

Rick, for the sound test, use a decibel tester, less than £20.00 on Amazon.

Rick Shiels Golf - 3 years ago

Thanks Rob!

Cornwall1888 - 3 years ago

Think I’ll pick up the 2017 M2 driver AND 3 wood for the same price

Love the looks and feel of m2 and on the fence about twist face

Peter Donkin - 3 years ago

Loving the 2018 videos so far Rick!

Rick Shiels Golf - 3 years ago

Thanks for watching guys!

So tell me... What driver are you using now? Which are you thinking of switching to next?

Spencer Ramquist - 3 years ago

The new review format is so good rick. The gold standard for club reviews.

Jordan Manion - 3 years ago

hybrid M4 & hopefully in driver with my BB7 shaft :-)

Shawn Owens - 3 years ago

F7 and it’ll prob stay in the bag

georg g - 3 years ago

Ping G5, but it must be hightime to change! That's why I'm watching all your reviews. Good job!

Ben Harrington - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf currently an R1 set neutral with stiff shaft, looking M2 or M4

Steven Tyler - 3 years ago

Been playing the Nike Vapor Speed....just purchased the M4 with Tensi white stiff 60g. Should get here in 2 weeks

spidey.bh1 - 3 years ago

I tried the m3 440, 460, and ping g400 lst. Found I was smashing them all, I will go back and see which one comes out on top.

Conner Kindred - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf I just got fitted for a driver today, and I ended up with this m4 switching for the xr16 pro version and I think you did a great job on this review! I saw a rise in ball speed and my dispersion was awesome so it really is up to the player!

David Bailey - 3 years ago

M2 2016- Great club.

Mike Eastridge - 3 years ago

Titleist 915 Matrix red tie stiff not changing.

Kevin Dodd - 3 years ago

Areoburner 10.5 reg

Cooper Avins - 3 years ago

The Original m1 driver but want to switch to titliest 917

Don Edwards - 3 years ago

Like my 2016 M2 but keep going back to my R9s (9.5 and 10.5 with four different shafts - so much fun to experiment with)

genotone - 3 years ago

2016 M2. I have hit 917, G400 and ST180 demo drivers and whilst they all have their charm, I feel another year with the old M2 won't hurt.

cccoke - 3 years ago

I am using the Cobra Fly-Z and was thinking of getting the M4 but not anymore after seeing your review. I will stick to my Cobra or try the Ping G400 instead.

Bernie Martin - 3 years ago

XXIO 9 with a stiff shaft, very forgiving

Kevin Maher - 3 years ago

Ping Anser. Picked it up for $99 brand spanking new on eBay a few months ago. Fits my swing well. Replaces the Epic.

Cooper Longbottom - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf hey why don’t you do a head to head between the callaway epic and callaway rogue

ztrack157 - 3 years ago

Krank Formula 7

k may - 3 years ago

Rick really like the new stuff you're doing, the optimum perf chart is a great idea as a direct comparison to the other clubs on the market. I've just bought myself a new Triton 2 days ago after playing for an honest decade (on and off) with my r580, I've always played a fade and fought a slice so when the Triton came up at Golf Town for a great price I referenced your review on it and felt it would suit my game just fine as a high handicapper. Cheers love the videos! And having not seen the first DvD, I'm looking forward to the second!

Roman Santos - 3 years ago

Ping G30 LS tec the last 2 seasons. Not really looking to change. Interested in testing the rogue SZ...but just for fun honestly. Happy with the Ping

karncis - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf Thanks for the review Rick. Can you please elaborate on the heel hit? How did that go? Did that stop the ball going right at all on average? Seems like twist face does what it says...just depends on the type of golfer.

Josh Swipas - 3 years ago

Using the Titliest 915D2 and thinking of switching to the Mizuno ST 180. Would love to see a review on the new Mizuno driver!

Peter Vincent - 3 years ago

G30, tried G400 and Titleist 917 on GC2 last weekend with my Pro. We concluded the gains with either new driver were so minimal (if any) that it wasn't worth upgrading. So am sticking with G30 but with different shaft since my swing has changed somewhat since original fitting.

Reagan Enger - 3 years ago

R15 w/ HZRDUS 63g 6.5
Watching your videos to figure out what to switch to next! Maybe Rogue!? Waiting for the full review!

Yankurph - 3 years ago

Currently using Cobra Fly-Z. Looking to try out the Cobra F8 or F8+

Julien Crombé - 3 years ago

Hi Rick, love the new verison of your in depth reviews !
Considering ditching my old Ping G25 if G400 Max happens to be as satifying as it appears

Alan Nield - 3 years ago

Titleist 917 D2, It's staying for a long time

Paul Jobling - 3 years ago

I'm using a wilson staff c300 driver since November 2017 very happy with it. Don't know how good it is but you can get a decibel meter app on iPhone for how loud the drivers are.

Guenter Girkinger - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf Callaway XR16, i‘d like to test the Rogue Sub zero

tommy1434 - 3 years ago

Rick thx 4 ur review! I have r11s and I’m thinking orig. m2 or 2nd gen m2. Thoughts?

srschisa - 3 years ago

How about the new Mizuno drivers coming out?

Tim Greeson - 3 years ago

Currently gaming an Epic. Not looking to change, but so tempted to try the Cobra F8 in my specs... Awesome looking driver

The Rookie Mistake - Mid Capper Struggles - 3 years ago

Excellent in-depth review! Like the honesty and transparency!
Very useful

Nick Cormier - 3 years ago

Got my hands on a GBB Alpha 815 DBD 9° that's hit about 10 balls... Gorgeousness! Swapped in a GD AD-DI7X for the stock rogue and it's gonna be a bomber. The new review style is fantastic. Really like to see you dig into the real world playability of the clubs. Keep killing it mate!

David Adams - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf Hi Rick just changed from Callaway XR to Titleist 917D3. Was fitted at a Titleist fitting day at a local club. Very pleased with the results so far. Thanks Griz 06.

steven baird - 3 years ago

2017 M2, see no reason to change!

Justin CEM English - 3 years ago

Cobra F7 stiff flex
Not looking for changing the driver at current stage , it served me well
Good to know that manufacturers are looking into invention of new technologies

Jo Blo - 3 years ago

2017 M1 currently. My typical mis-hit is a heel shot that results in a fade/slice. I never hook my drive it's either a piped shot or a slight fade. Really interested in giving the new M3/M4 family of drivers a swing.

notformebeaky - 3 years ago

Had an SLDR for the last few years, thinking of Mizuno JPX-900 due to a few reviews and the adjustability.

Bjørn Helge Kjærnes - 3 years ago

Using the Cobra F7 now. Great Club. Next driver would be the one that gives me the best result at the club fitting. Love to test different brands, and see how they perform.

Danielsan - 3 years ago

M2 2016. Aldila shaft. Best combo ever. 70gram. Stiff and cut down a bit

Len Wilson - 3 years ago

A dB meter will measure the loudness

Simon Hague - 3 years ago

Recently changed from Titleist 915 D2 to Callaway Epic SZ - big reduction in spin and subsequent on course distance - like the fade bias too

Duffy Moon - 3 years ago

Thanks for yet another great review Rick. Lovely to hear a brutally honest opinion.

I currently use SLDR 430. I’m really struggling to find a replacement though. I really don’t like the look of fuller 460 heads for some reason. So that’s most current drivers, especially Callaway Rogue, out of the running.
Hate turbulators, horrible word for something that doesn’t work. Unless of course the dictionary definition of turbulators is: ‘Name given to useless or ineffective invention which inventor publicly denies doesn’t work whilst working on his next invention’. In which case it’s a brilliant word! So Ping out.
I’m frightened of snakes, so Cobra out for much the same reason as I don’t use Taylormade mallet putters.
Love the look of PXG Drivers, I really do. But I’m not going spend six thousand pounds, or whatever, on something I’m likely to put a sky mark on about a week after remortgaging.
Titleist 917 D3? Possibly. But my pro told me the numbers don’t lie and everyone’s getting better results with Epics and M2s.
I’m kinda ‘meh’ about white headed drivers which is why I never really considered M1/M2.
I absolutely almost quite like the look of the new Taylormade M3/M4 but then I saw a review YouTube.....
Damn you Rick Shiels you picky bugger!

Curtis Polysou - 3 years ago

Currently have a 2017 M1 440 in the bag and haven't seen anything yet that makes me want to switch. 2016 M2 is always ready to rock as well.

Grim Journey - 3 years ago

2016 M2 Driver with no plans to change until it breaks.

Steve Page - 3 years ago

Cobra F6+

Oumar Niane - 3 years ago

Marco Jorge f8? Lol

Marco Jorge - 3 years ago

2017 M1 for me; thinking about investing in a 2018 M4.

I see a lot of comments for F8, worth testing?

Oumar Niane - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf so Rich I’m currently using a Titleist 915 D3 driver and the only cub I would switch to, pending money, is the Titleist 917 D3 driver.

Richard Argent - 3 years ago

Vapor fly pro....Nike pulling out of golf made it fall into my budget....most top end new gear as good as it claims usually can't justify cost....

Dennis Mast - 3 years ago

Like the new vids, Rick. In 2016, I bought a Ping G30 SF to help compensate for a fade swingpath. It worked VERY well. But, as I worked on my swing, those straight drives turned into draws, then morphed into huge hooks. Now I've got a $450 driver I can't use without reverting to the bad swingpath I worked to get rid of. So, when I replaced that driver, I went with the 2017 M1. This driver lets me use a little draw bias in the spring when my swing is not so good, and back off that bias as my swingpath improves. I have no plans on replacing it anytime soon, because I really like what it does for me. I added the fairway woods and a hybrid from the M1 line as well.

Hack to Scratch golf - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf what ever I can afford

Dave Christensen - 3 years ago

Callaway Epic ... no plans to change this year. Was having some problems but I moved the weight to the "fade" setting and I'm finding fairways again :)

Dalton Wright - 3 years ago

2017 M2 love it to death.

If I were to switch... most likely M3. Love the y-track concept

Blake Kestner - 3 years ago

Currently using a cobra f6. Not looking to change. But I'm looking at the new m3 hybrid.

Chester - 3 years ago

I hope that you enjoyed your round at TPC Sawgrass, and that you hit the island green at 17th hole. I use the Ping G20 (9 1/2 degree, stiff flex) since your 5-year Ping test, and feel that it remains a great driver. I don't miss not having adjustability, so plan on staying with it.

Bobby Sale - 3 years ago

Still using my ampcell pro model from Cobra's vault... Still hit it 275-285. And at my age 48 I feel that's pretty good

jpentico - 3 years ago

I am rockin' the 2005 Callaway Great Big Bertha Titanium 454 with the Aldila NV 65 shaft! I am getting a full fitting on new woods (driver, fairway, utility) in March and can't wait to see how the new technology can assist my game. Been working hard on my swing the past twelve months so its time to get the clubs up to date.

roberto olvera - 3 years ago

Hey Rick just want to say thank you for all of your information and videos. Can you do a similar test with the cobra drivers? Thank you in advance if you can

Adrian Adams - 3 years ago

Great review!! Bought the 2017 M2 in October at full price and love it. Fitted with Hzrdus yellow 6.5. Now having watched your review I don't feel that I invested in old technology as I know how i hit the ball and that the twist face wouldn't suit me. Cheers Rick and like the new format!!!

Matthew Rice - 3 years ago

It's been a Callaway Razr Fit since it launched. Great driver but I'm finally ready to try out some new ones. Mizuno ST180, Rogue, Cobra F8/+, and if I can wait long enough, Titleist 919. Also considering a 2016 TM M2. Still one of my favorite looking clubs.

ben cuff - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf cobra biocell

Michael West - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf 07' Taylormade Burner. Looking at the Taylormade M's, Epic, Cobra. Got fitted, and my distance was actually best with my 07 burner. Best fitted with the Epic. Was able to be much more consistent, and the feel felt great. Not used to the look at address. Was hoping to be better fit. My launch angle wasn't high enough. For one, I tee the ball up a little higher in general. Looking to try out the M3 and M4. Totally open to getting the 2016 M1 to save a few Penny's and have the ability to adjust if my shot changes in years to come

Rob Robinson - 3 years ago

hi rick the most accurate way to measure the volume is with a decibel meter these are not expensive.

Michael Pasvantis - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf G400 Max

AlexNblue - 3 years ago

Just got a 2017 M1 at a bargain price and seem to have gained some yardage. Can't wait till the summer when the ball actually runs

Les Blair - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf most honest review I've ever seen.

Anthony Elliott - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf titliest 910 driver cos it was cheap and adjustable. Not looking for driver yet. Getting fitted for first set of proper clubs this weekend

Luke Jones - 3 years ago

M2 2017 love it!

Steve Watkinson - 3 years ago

Joshua Tally - 3 years ago

2016 M2. not thinking of switching

Evan Quigley - 3 years ago

M1 Taylormade and can never hit the middle or anywhere consistently on that particular club so not going to change anytime soon..

Supra_X_Gixxer - 3 years ago

NOISE TESTING SUGGESTION: Rick you need a decibel meter. Can buy mediocre apps for your phone...but can get professional ones online from £20-50.

40Rouge - 3 years ago

A blue Cobra Fly Z from a few years back, actually based on your review video. Thing was and still is a cannon, so thanks for that.

grahame turner - 3 years ago

Taylor made R15 tweaked loft and weights in most friendly setting and hitting it really well.

Mark Godbold - 3 years ago

I'm using Titleist 915d2 & have been for a couple of years. No plans to change yet but if I did I would get fitted, no matter which brand I chose. Must say, I do like the look of the new Callaway Rogue though.

Darren Knight - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf Original Callaway XR. Not in any hurry to replace. Might check the Rogue out to see if there are any gains to be had.

Jeremy Reeves - 3 years ago

I'm using the Epic Sub Zero, setup to bring down backspin. 8 Degree, weight to the front, 75gram X shaft. Similar carry and total distance numbers to yours. The 2017 M1 and M2 didn't perform as well for me as the Epic. The M1 felt way too light and I hated the ear-shattering sound of the M2. I'd like to hit the M3 and M4, but I imagine the TWIST FACE would be a dealbreaker as I use roll and bulge in much the same manner as you. I know how to hit a fade and draw by controlling the face. That altered face angle would take some getting used to. Love the new format.

Travis Sawicky - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf, I'm currently using the 2016 M2 and still loving it! Thinking of switching to Callaway, Ping, or M3/4 after testing and fitting. If I see no grand results, I'll stick with the M2. Maybe forever.. Haha

Jimi Partanen - 3 years ago

Alberto Fernandez-Sanguino same i have been using it for a yer now and i love it!

hawkey100 - 3 years ago

Using the M2 2016 model and looking to change to the F8 or F8+

Jason 5 - 3 years ago

Play the PING G. Not planning on switching anytime soon. The only driver that has a chance to over take it is the Srixon 765

chris adams - 3 years ago

Using the Taylormade M2 2016 HL driver no plans of changing as nothing compares atm

Kevin Clark - 3 years ago

Currently using nike vapor pro tried all the big names couple of weeks back with a mind of going callaway epic. But I'm sticking with the Nike.

Philip Bennett - 3 years ago

Ping G400 SFT, not looking to change.

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

Ashish Sondhi so expensive these new drivers... I bet you can still keep up with other even rich the r7

S G - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf Didnt change in 2017 from 2016 M1 460 which i have loved. Tempted to try the new M3 or M4?? Going to Callaway for new irons so will hit the Rogue when im there!! Are you going to do a review of the new x forged ut iron?? ⛳️

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf I'm using the good old r15. Classic... I'm investing in my swing this season rather than a new club

Kevin Arnold - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf F8 is going in my bag. Best driver of 2018. Every review I've seen its better than rogue and m3 and m4. I'm going to test it before I buy it but it looks great and I love Fowler. And also I think Cobra is underrated. And I'm using Nike vapor pro.

George Pichl - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf Gaming the PING G400 with the HZRDUS Yellow 75g, but want to try the new Callaway Rogue as well. Waiting for your review on the Rogue!

Andy Goodall - 3 years ago

Callaway Epic SZ w/ Rogue 60X has been great. May be tempted pick up 2017 M1 to rotate in and out for fun.

Daniel Catanzaro - 3 years ago

Taylormade R15 at the moment

Alberto Fernandez-Sanguino - 3 years ago

TM R9 Superdeep, it's a bomber!! And not looking to change it any time soon

NP-75 - 3 years ago

Rick Shiels Golf just get a audio software and you'll be able to see the frequency and just use the mic that you have on your chest and that should do it

Willy Snakes - 3 years ago

still on the Callaway X2...SO FORGIVING

Richard Sharples - 3 years ago

Wouldn’t a change of shaft affect launch angle, spin, swing speed?

Cornwall1888 - 3 years ago

Richard Sharples yeah it does open it a tiny bit, that may explain it starting right but without twist face those tend to come back instead of being a block right

It’s all very hard to actually measure and may just be in his head I doubt he would’ve noticed that if he didn’t know about twist face

Think I’ll pick up last years m2 for £250, similar performance and I prefer the white and black

Richard Sharples - 3 years ago

Cornwall1888 but I think taylormade drivers have their face angle affected by de-lofting - I think that opens the face which would explain the shots staying right

Cornwall1888 - 3 years ago

Richard Sharples I think he was quite happy with those once he brought the loft down a little

It’s the twist face and sound he doesn’t like which a shaft won’t help

Richard Sharples - 3 years ago

Cornwall1888 Rick is making out like those are unchangeable, so if he is finding them a touch high, why not try a shaft that can help those?

Cornwall1888 - 3 years ago

Richard Sharples yeah, what’s your point?

Don’t mean that in a rude way just wondering what you’re getting at

chance vlogs - 3 years ago

hey rick love the vids keep up the good work

Blooperz - 3 years ago

Thanks for the review. Keep it up you will to a million soon

AndersonLong - 3 years ago

It’s a awesome club hay

Henry Hilger - 3 years ago

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