Taylor Made XR-05 CTI

Reviewed by: 5underpar ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
TaylorMade 8.5* XR-05 CTi Driver

Summary:
I have tried many different Non-Conforming and many of the newest conforming drivers on the market.
This TaylorMade 8.5* XR-05 CTi head combined with a 2009 Oban Devotion7 shaft is the longest and straightest combination I have ever played.
It was well worth the $900 I spent on the head and shaft combo.
I searched for a very long time.
These CTi versions are very rare.
If you find one of these for sale at any price, BUY IT!
You will not be disappointed.
The stock shaft does not even compare with the upgraded Oban shaft.
I hit the ball so long with this driver & shaft combo, my golf buddy's did some research and found out I was using a Non-Conforming driver head.
They called me out on it and refused to let me play for money again until I used a conforming driver.

Customer Service:
TaylorMade is second to none in their equipment quality and their Customer Service.

Similar Products Used:
TaylorMade Titanium XR-05, TM Tour Burner, TM R9, TM R9 460, SMT DB+, Bobby Jones Workshop Edition, Mizuno MP-600, Mizuno MX-700 Etc, Etc....

Reviewed by: sammmy saget ,  Scratch Golfer

Model Reviewed:
Callaway x22

Summary:
i like big butts and i can not lie you uddabrother can;t deny and when a gurl walks in with an itty bitty face and rubs her tittys in your face you get a boner. Money saddam is me....... Candystand.com/minigolf

Customer Service:
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Similar Products Used:
poopy pants

Reviewed by: chevyyick ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Taylor Made XR-05 CTi 10.5* Reg

Summary:
Like the previous reviewer, I'm not usually a review writer kinda guy, but this club's performance is worth sharing. In the east (ie Japan), the XR-05 line appears to be quite popular - they have a range of drivers, irons - even XR-05 putters but what we're reviewing today is the CTi driver.

For my game, the 10.5 degree, reg flex was perfect. Long, penetrating flight with accurate results - workability is minimal but this is a game improvement club. I think the face is also slightly closed 1-2deg for all those natural slicers out there.

Some might also be concerned with the sound but I've found it to be quite dull like most composite drivers and quite a nice change from my usual Callaway GBB ERC II which packs a punch on the ears. Sound of this club really is down to personal preference though.

Looks wise, is a little different especially on the crown. Most clubs I've seen keep it traditional up top, but this one has a very distinctive, indented ring where carbon meets titanium. Also while on the carbon, I would have liked to have seen more weave - instead it's like my Mizuno MP-001 and just fades towards the edges (quickly)

To close, great club living in the shadows of it's brothers, the R5 and R7. Personally at my level, workability and fancy weights on the heel and toe have no priority over simple, straight distance.

For those out there willing to change their 'soundtrack' from a nice 'ting' to more of a thumping 'thud' - this could be for you.

Customer Service:
Never tried them out.

Similar Products Used:
Mizuno MP-001 460cc 10.5* reg
Callaway GBB ERCII 11* reg