Is The TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver Worth Adding To Your Bag?

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2 ай бұрын

The TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver is proving to be a huge hit on tour, but what type of club golfer would use the Mini Driver and what club would it replace in your bag?
In this review I hit the new TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver Copper to see how it performs against my driver and fairway wood and to see where it would realistically go in my bag and if it is worth putting in play.
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@sth9669 2 ай бұрын

I LOVE my BRNR 2023 model. I got the 13.5 and use it as a 3 wood between a 9 degree driver and an 18 degree 5 wood. I hit it on the tee all the time and off the deck/rough and it just hits solid and pretty straight. It's honestly my most solid club in the bag after my 8 iron.

@NextFairwayNorm 2 ай бұрын

3 woods out 13.5 degree Mini Driver is in. It’s playing abit like a 2 wood. It’s confidence inspiring on tighter fairways. Put it in the bag Hannah and be one of the cool kids

@philrainey805 2 ай бұрын

I was amazed at how far I hit this club (11.5*), like you say about 10 yds short of my current driver. I’m a lot more accurate with the Mini, my last round (Copperhead) I pulled the driver out of the bag and played with the Mini and missed 1 fairway. I hardly ever hit 3 wood off the deck, just used it as a 2nd tee club so this Mini is here to stay. Will drop the driver and 3 wood and probably add a strong 5 wood 16-17*, more of a 4 wood for second shots into par 5’s. Taylormade has done something special here!

@danielthomson9542 2 ай бұрын

I’ve had an “Original One” mini driver since they came out a few years back. Didn’t always get on with it but I tried it with my 5 wood shaft (HZRDUS RDX 6.0 70g) and it hasn’t left my bag since. I’ve since cut down a driver shaft I had laying around (HZRDUS green 6.5 70g) to around 3 wood length or just below and this thing is gun. It’s super handy for long recovery shots which is pretty much my game 😂👍🏽🍻

@hannahholdenNCG 2 ай бұрын

Yes lots of people seem to have success with this club with a fairway wood shaft in it!

@philipsmith3871 2 ай бұрын

I had the SLDR Mini driver 12* from 2015 to 2021, used it on Par 4s that were 300 - 350 m at my home club, many of which driving innacurately to 230+m would leave you in bunkers or water, so a 210 -220 m drive was just right to lay up and have a short iron for my second shot. Sold as I have had back surgery and currently hit driver about 220m. Was an excellent club for that purpose and as I didn't carry a #3 wood but a 17* #4 wood for ~200m. Current Hcp 8.7, was sliding up and down between high 3s and mid/high 4s.

@hannahholdenNCG 2 ай бұрын

Nice! I think this would be good for me for that reason too

@ederwin9189 2 ай бұрын

I played for years with a 2 wood, it was great but the persimmon gave out. Never carried a driver until metal woods came along. That 2 wood and a 5 wood was great.

@richdouglas2311 2 ай бұрын

It's a big 2-wood. Back in the steel shaft and wooden head days, a normal driver length was 43.5". That's with stick is, too. Because of tremendous improvements in shafts and heads, it behaves much more like a 2-wood (despite being a 3-wood length), and really approaches the driver. The bigger (that an 3-wood) head makes it more accurate; the shorter (than a driver) shaft makes it even more accurate. I've played 4 versions of this club, replacing the 3-wood. Generally, it's about 15 yards shorter than my driver, but WAY more accurate. A true "fairway finder." Despite playing a well-fitted driver, I've been tempted lately to drop the driver completely and add yet another wedge. But, no matter what, I'll NEVER go back to a 3-wood.

@pickin4you 24 күн бұрын

They need to make it in lower lofts. Many of us older guys, who grew up hitting those tiny wooden woods, today’s drivers are just way too large. We prefer a smaller head. But I don’t need a 11.5 degree loft. I need a 8.5 or 9 degree driver in that smaller head design. Someone needs to bring back one the same size as the mini, but in lower lofts. I like the look of the Callaway mini better than the TM.

@hannahholdenNCG 21 күн бұрын

Callaway mini vid coming soon!

@neiltaylor1765 2 ай бұрын

Put last years in the bag after The Open having won it in a raffle, 13.5° playing at 15.5° perfect 3 wood replacement

@hannahholdenNCG 2 ай бұрын

oh nice!!

@neiltaylor1765 2 ай бұрын

@hannahholdenNCG I think if most amateur golfers were honest 3 wood is useless, not good enough with it consistently from the tee as a driver replacement and not quick enough clubhead speed to hit it from the deck. The guys that are quick enough don't need it (hit it to far to need on par 4's into greens) and those that are quick still aren't accurate enough for the most part from 220+ to hit the green. 5 wood helps with slower swing speeds, bigger mini driver head is better as a second option from the tee

@Cutbait 2 ай бұрын

I took the driver and 3 wood out ...added the mini and added a 4 hybrid..I can't see any real difference in distance lost etc..however accuracy and keeping the ball in play has improved a great deal for me..ive got the 13.5 with the heavy weight in front..lower driving shot that rolls out well..the few times I've hit it off the deck it did it's job..Overall I'm happy with it and the results ..

@andyturbulent2190 26 күн бұрын

You made a very good point about this being more suited to iron players. Been using ping g400 driver for past couple of years and bought this when it came out. I'm losing about 10 metres but dispersion is much tighter and the feel and sound is 100x better. Off the tee I'm getting 250 metres out of it, which is fine for me. Would definitely recommend to players who like to tee it lower and play it more like a 3 wood

@Flyingcybersec 2 ай бұрын

I just put the 13.5 degree version into play. I just love hitting this thing

@shaunkelley55 2 ай бұрын

Played a few rounds with it now and it’s a great club such a fairway finder, and for me I haven’t lost distance averaging around 275 yrs, I have the 11.5 dg heavyweight forward, and boom it feels incredible and so easy to hit, it’s a weapon

@janoelfke1004 2 ай бұрын

I just bought one (13.5 degrees) here in Switzerland. It is a lot of fun to hit this club. A fairway finder at its best.

@hannahholdenNCG 2 ай бұрын

Super fun club to play with for sure!

@GOLFADDICT65 2 ай бұрын

i ended up getting the new 2024 copper version and i LOVE it went with the 13.5 degree and the MCC +4 midsize grip I am 59 years old and a 8 handicap off the fairway is awesome and off the tee glad i went with it to go inbetween my 9 degree driver and my 17 degree Hywood then my Qi10 Max 7 wood 22 degrees Knock on wood off the deck i have been blasting it it works great for me cheers from Canada

@kenmorbey676 2 ай бұрын

My 2024 11.5 version arrived last night little difference in distance to standard driver much better strike. Also compared to 3 wood was much straighter. Smash factor on my Prgr was way closer to 1.5 but I didn’t need that to tell me I was middling it more! Probably cos I started as an 80’s golfer with smaller heads!

@richardskinner5050 2 ай бұрын

I purchased this club. Absolute weapon off the tee. Game changer.

@rayb1330 2 ай бұрын

Such a great looking swing. Impressive.

@hannahholdenNCG 2 ай бұрын

thanks!

@tonykelly6699 2 ай бұрын

Agreed!!

@Sea0tter 2 ай бұрын

Interesting to hear your comments about attack angle and types of golfer this would suit. I consider myself an ok iron player who has struggled with driver. I have been playing last years model and it was a revelation. Struggling this year as i think i am teeing it too high added to a positive attack angle. Would you normally have a negative attack angle with driver?

@Adrian-yv8sy 2 ай бұрын

Good review - I have a tsr2+ which is a great club but don't use it a whole lot - like it for a fairway finder and low shot but would never use it off the deck - think these two clubs are great if you struggle with driver or as you say have a steeper attack angle

@burnseythebrokerUK 2 ай бұрын

Good review! I use mine as a second driver, on dog legs especially, when my driver would carry too long. No good off the deck with a 3 wood, so maybe have a go at that too.

@hannahholdenNCG 2 ай бұрын

I like this idea for my home course too, definitely some holes where I want a bigger driver style head for confidence but my driver would go too far

@brettmutschler7029 2 ай бұрын

I love my mini driver. I personally don’t like looking down on a huge oversized driver. I have the 11.5, playing it with the standard settings, and get just as much distance as I do from my driver. Per my CT10 sensors from my last round here are some of my better drives 255, 255, 257, 277, 289, and 292. I don’t plan on hitting it off the deck so it will replace my driver. With the strong lofts of today’s irons I plan to add another wedge to help with the gapping.

@nathanriggle3261 2 ай бұрын

I agree! A big headed, longer shafted driver never gave me confidence. The 2 wood is mucho more confidence feeling to game!

@brettmutschler7029 2 ай бұрын

@@nathanriggle3261 bring back the 260cc Titleist 975D driver with new technology and I would be very happy.

@josephwirtz8352 2 ай бұрын

Great review. I love mine, which is last year’s model.

@mickcrill 2 ай бұрын

Hi Hannah, I currently have a brnr 12 and 14 in my bag and much prefer it to my driver and would upgrade to the new model, but not at £379😎 I find the 12 tends to fade and the 14 draws, so currently swapping between the two dependent on the hole shape, but definitely recommend 👍

@johnparker2957 2 ай бұрын

I’ve gone to a Cobra Darkspeed 3 wood cranked down to 13.5* instead of a driver. Result averaging 10/14 fairways as opposed to 5/6 out of 14 with my driver. I’ve given up about 15 yards but it’s worth it to be playing off the short stuff.

@francoisdesmoulins-lebeaul4273 2 ай бұрын

I would be tempted, based on what you say... I usually don't even carry (or play) a driver, limiting myself to a 4 wood, which I control quite well (and manage to get to 260-270 yards total) as I tend to hit down on the ball too much, making the shots a bit uncontrollable and unpredictable particularly in the wind (I play a often very windy course). So maybe getting that and a 5 wood instead of the 4 to increase a bit more the gap, would be good when I go to long courses... But that's not cheap for a sort of gamble.

@davehurley26 2 ай бұрын

I think if you struggle with driver go with mini driver then in fitting work out best gapping for woods/hybrids then in to irons

@gregbarthjr9621 2 ай бұрын

Another very informative video Hannah. Thank you. I would say, look again at your smash factor! Wow! I'd recommend taking your most lofted club out and putting this in the bag for a few rounds. Just to see how often you'd be in the situation to use it. Personally I'd play it over my driver, as my driver just because of the consistency of hitting fairways. But I'm not a great driver of the ball. Anyways So that's just me. Keep up the great work. Cheers.

@Pud56 2 ай бұрын

It’s clearly a horses for courses situation. I was playing a TSR 3 driver, having lessons, but still spinning at 3500, so got refitted into a 9 AiSmoke turned down to 8, with low spin stiff shaft. As you say in Your video, i hit down 5 on my irons, really squeeze them away. My pro has given up on trying to get me hit up on driver, as age 67 been hitting down since the late 60’s. I spin the AiSmoke at 2300, which really suits, have a AiSmoke 16.5 degree 3 wood, and it’s my favourite club in the bag. All of that said, where does a mini driver sit in my bag? You say it’s a low spin option and suits someone who hits down, i am neutral with the AiSmoke. Don’t think i am going to ruin a working bag, but will keep it in mind.

@craigtalbot9316 2 ай бұрын

I'm really struggling with driver, I might have to try one of these but expensive mistake if not right, I hit down on it so that sounds promising

@lkae4 2 ай бұрын

Have you tried a shortened and hot melted driver? Standard driver is about 45 1/2 or 3/4" with swing weight is about D3 or D5. If you have an old driver, take it in, have it cut down to 44 3/4 and hot melted to E2 with a medium or jumbo grip. Bam, a max mini driver.

@GaryCahuenga 2 ай бұрын

@@lkae4right, the majority of people saying "I got a mini driver and it helped me so much" could have saved a few hundred bucks by just getting their shaft shortened and cranking up their loft.

@lkae4 2 ай бұрын

@@GaryCahuenga Heavier swing weight is critical. I can't emphasize that enough. I have a Ping 10K at E5 which is the straightest and longest avg of all my friends. When I tried the standard D5 at the store, I straight whiffed 5 of 10 shots and topped the other 5. The store guy agreed right there that we should stop. If you're struggling with a driver at D5, get it to at least E2.

@FF04RDF 2 ай бұрын

Definitely interested in this as more often than not, I’m hitting 3 wood off a tee so this is appealing but only if it’s more forgiving than a 3w ? What would you rather hit if you needed to find the fairway but ‘well up there’, MD or 3w ?

@josephwirtz8352 2 ай бұрын

I play last year’s model and find it more accurate than my 3W.

@hannahholdenNCG 2 ай бұрын

I would definitely say it is more forgiving than 3-wood. More confidence inspiring having more club head to look at too!

@recjpn6180 Ай бұрын

I love my Mini Driver. I recently replaced my regular driver with the mini driver, fairway finder and I am more consistent

@malcolmparker2243 2 ай бұрын

Hi Hannah, great video as always, i think i will go try the 13.5 deg model as i don't have great success with my 3 wood off the ground, i would like to see you do a review on the deWiz for distance wedges and swing plane, as I'm thinking of getting one and would like to know your thoughts ,cheers

@throwingdartsandbreakinghearts 2 ай бұрын

I hit my best drive ever with my mini burner the other day. 292 yrds. With the 13.5 version

@Golfadddict 2 ай бұрын

Great review if only to show that tank tops have never been out of fashion. 😀 That reversible head cover is a duster...... !!!

@hannahholdenNCG 2 ай бұрын

🤣

@skyemac8 2 ай бұрын

Makes me want to use my old Big Bertha 11 degree. A retro mini driver.

@stevensmale5097 2 ай бұрын

Great club but overpriced. Wouldn't use it to replace the driver. Great to use on a par 5 as second shot into a green when hitting into the wind

@noonster55 2 ай бұрын

It's almost twice the size of the first driver I bought, a Callaway Warbird. I also had, and still do, Callaway's The Deuse, a 2 wood or mini driver. i

@danielh4032 2 ай бұрын

Great from the semi-rough

@hannahholdenNCG 2 ай бұрын

oooh i need to try that

@sfjeanfrancois 2 ай бұрын

I have challenges with my driver lately so the BNR rescues me off the tee as i can hit down on it like a 3 wood but it goes further

@MikeBriggs24 2 ай бұрын

I game this club in the 13.5 loft. Who is this club for? Well, if you're anything like me, the driver sometimes has to go in timeout and this club gives me 90% of my driver distance but seems easier to find fairways which improves my score. I also occasionally play this off the deck on long par 5's, and also have a more penetrating ball flight that I would not be able to carry over a bunker and land soft. For that scenario, I have a G430 7 wood which is like a secret weapon still even though they have recently gained popularity in many tour players bags. And I found this Mini Driver v2 in a Ventus blue/black shaft and walked straight to the register!

@hannahholdenNCG 2 ай бұрын

my driver also goes to time out often!! worth thinking about putting it in play

@FLueNT360 2 ай бұрын

I have the OG burner. Something is telling me to grab this burner also.

@hannahholdenNCG 2 ай бұрын

It is a good one for sure!!!

@nathanriggle3261 2 ай бұрын

I love my “mini” TM driver! I have the previous model (11.5 degree) which is the same as this but darker colors. Kinda wish TM wouldn’t call it a Mini cause it makes it sound goofy. I only lost about 15 yards or so vs my normal driver but I actually sold my normal driver, because my “mini” or as I call it- Mr. 2 wiggle has me in more fairways than I’ve ever been in! I’d say my fairways off the T went from about 60% to 85%! It’s the real deal for me! I’ve even had a handful of 300-310 total distance drives with it. So 310 & in the Fairway, how could I go wrong? :) So the top end of my bag is 2 wood, (Mr. 2 Wiggle) which averages 280, QI10 4 wood- 250, QI 10 7 wood 220 then hybrid/irons blah blah etc. I actually played today with some friends and there’s nothing quite cooler than them getting frustrated when Mr. 2 Wiggle out drives their $5-700 Big Boy driver! 😂😂 & IN The Fairway! Fair warning Hannah, if ya put in the bag for a few rounds, you’ll get addicted to the increase in Fairways off the T 😉

@lawrencebronson8407 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Hannah! I'm wondering what you would change with this club if you were fit for it? Would you stick the stiff flex and 11.5°? I also have trouble with lift, i was thinking the 13.5° may be better for me...

@hannahholdenNCG 2 ай бұрын

I think I would go for 13.5, loft it down 1 degree which would open the face slightly and use it as an anti left club 😅

@lawrencebronson8407 2 ай бұрын

@@hannahholdenNCG Lol. Makes sense. My snap hook has no chance! Thanks Hannah

@home4ya 2 ай бұрын

great review! if they added a 16.5* theyd sell a million! agree its "too long" so no spot in bag for me BUT, I do need a deep face 16-17* fairway wood for off the tee only, any recommendations?

@justindonohoe2876 2 ай бұрын

If you loft it to the same as your driver then would it not go the same distance???? Just more consistent. Great review.

@hannahholdenNCG 2 ай бұрын

good question, I think i might struggle to get enough height, could probably get away with lofting it down 1 degree but not much more than that

@justindonohoe2876 2 ай бұрын

@@hannahholdenNCG with the ball flight you get i def think it would spoil that. Wish i could get that flight. 😲😲

@billmalec 2 ай бұрын

Same place as that Ping Chipper from last year... On the store shelf.

@richardlamb7791 9 күн бұрын

Great club; I tried one recently and couldn’t believe how accurate it is. Just have to re mortgage my house and il get one ordered 😂

@andrewferguson1013 2 ай бұрын

Mine arrived literally an hour ago lol! What size tee suits this best do you think, eg Castle blue or yellow, maybe even white? Cheers..

@josephwirtz8352 2 ай бұрын

Mine performs better when tied low.

@andrewferguson1013 2 ай бұрын

@@josephwirtz8352 Cheers! Based on Castle tees, do you know which colour plse?

@hannahholdenNCG 2 ай бұрын

@@andrewferguson1013 I would say purple or white, depending on how high you want to hit it. White for lower ball flight purple for higher

@rickcudmore8156 Ай бұрын

Great honest review. How about reviewing the Srixon ZX5 Mark II driver.

@josephdubiel7129 Ай бұрын

Nice review Hannah. I am using a Ping 5 Wood that I adjusted to the loft of a 4 Wood. Works well for this senior golfer. :) Still this review was well done and interesting. Thanks. Joe

@jimorr3252 2 ай бұрын

I was looking on TaylorMade’s website and I looked very hard at this, however I wanted a 13.5 degree, not available until August😡

@jackwest5295 2 ай бұрын

Also there is little or No shaft options...not adjustable ?

@richardjerome9338 2 ай бұрын

H good work again and love your outfit x

@hannahholdenNCG 2 ай бұрын

Thanks it’s J Lindeberg :)

@richardjerome9338 2 ай бұрын

@@hannahholdenNCG unfortunately it doesn’t suit we as much as it suits you 😂😂😂😂

@hannahholdenNCG 2 ай бұрын

@@richardjerome9338 😂

@richardjerome9338 2 ай бұрын

@@hannahholdenNCG I haven’t really got the legs for that outfit 🙈

@ajaytuk7416 2 ай бұрын

Would love to have one :-).

@cliffordmiller5814 2 ай бұрын

Really wish you would have turned the loft up & hit some too😢

@carlosgravy7966 2 ай бұрын

BRNR! OMG! I'm having flashbacks.

@yngling5442 Ай бұрын

Want one with the old bubble-shaft.....

@tonyosborn5068 Ай бұрын

Please do a back to back test with your 3 wood .

@jnie370 2 ай бұрын

What the price ?

@selmaogpeter9295 2 ай бұрын

Hi Hannah, great videos. You should not use the 75% have not… the Human mind works in mysterious ways snd this in fact reinforces people that it is ok not to subscribe. It has to do with nudging and the fact that we act as sheep and do what the rest of the group does👍

@hannahholdenNCG 2 ай бұрын

I have actually seen a big spike in subscribers since adding that screen in!

@GONADSable Ай бұрын

Gotta love mini drivers

@Mdrnsamurai 2 ай бұрын

Taylor Made is just playing to all the older folks who started playing in the 90's with the 300ti and now the Burner...

@crazygolf 2 ай бұрын

Last years mini brnr (which is the same as this years) had movable weights, just sayin 😅

@hannahholdenNCG 2 ай бұрын

oops, my factsheet was clearly wrong!

@crazygolf 2 ай бұрын

lol, not a biggie but important nonetheless. I have last years model and love it.

@stu7803 2 ай бұрын

I bought one and regretted it, it’s neither easier than a driver, nor any better than a three wood, save your money, and have a driver fitting if you need one, or take some lessons, it would be money better spent. Incidentally, I am otherwise a tailor-made fan. It is a triumph of marketing admittedly. Love your videos Hannah, thank you.