I can’t believe not a single person has said a word about the R Sole part, that is comedy gold 😂👏🏻

I have always struggled with my driver so I used an old trusty Callaway 3 wood off the tee which was accurate but a tad short in terms of distance . I just came across this mini driver and was instantly intrigued so I tested the 11.5 deg version and bought it and so far it has not disappointed. The one positive in addition to the pieces you covered that I feel is worth highlighting is the sound. Its really satisfying and definitely more enjoyable than my G410 driver. There are a lot of people out there who should put their ego aside and consider this piece of equipment.

Great review. I tried the 300 mini and found it hard to launch. Just picked up the BRNR and its SO good. I love the looks, sound and performance. I cant wait to play it out on course and see if i can take that confidence into driver off the deck shots on the 5's

I received mine as a gift and it hasn't left my bag since. I turned it up to 15 degrees and it has become my 190 yd off the deck 3 wood replacement. My slower swing speed doesn't get a three wood or 5 wood past 160. The burner goes 190 -200 off a tee and 180-190 off the deck. I even tee it up a little higher on the 180 par 3s and drop it on the green. Vey versatile for sure!

Great to see all that hard work paying off and you getting given access to some of these newer releases from all the major manufacturers. Have been playing a TM black Mini 300 since last season and as expected it doesn’t go as far as my old driver but I have much more control leading to more fairways. Another top review with so real shots on the course. Will we see some New Cleveland 3 Hy wood action this year ?

I recently had the same experience. fitted for a standard driver that just didn't work for me. I came across the new Taylormade mini, hit it at a demo day and put it straight into the bag for all the same reasons. Smaller head, easy to control, it's still long off the tee and looks fantastic....

Picked a used one up from Golfbidder yesterday and I have never hit a golf club so well 11.5* cranked up to 12* regular shaft, pierces through the wind like nothing I've ever used and goes pretty much the same distance as my driver but straight. I play on a course on the South Downs so it is perfect for the wind and the chalk fairways I cannot recommend it enough My Titleist TSR driver is going to be sold and all those who will take the mick will be hitting theirs and then walking up to mine !! Great club, well made and a huge surprise

I bought it. I love it. The added control and shorter shaft allow me to confidently swing full and I'm getting just as much distance on a good shot and hitting more fairways. If you love woods, but struggle with driver, this is the one.

Being a senior golfer I remember the original burner and used it…Will definitely take a look at this the next time I’m at the store…kinda am or not looking for a new driver…still enjoy my Cobra LTD X Max…due like the idea of Driver 3 wood all in one club…great video…thanks

Really one of the BEST TM releases overall in years! With two different standard lost models to choose from, you can use the 11.5 and loft it right down to 9.5 or 10.5 as a regular driver. Or go up to 13.5° and use it as a strong Three-wood. Then the 13.5° model can go down to 11.5 or up to 15.5° which is almost like a 4-wood. Or go 14.5 like a basic 3 wood replacement but bigger head for off the tee confidence. Then add in the moveable weights for either lower or higher trajectory and an absolute beautiful styling… That’s why when they first came out I ordered mine right away. I haven’t even got the plastic off the head I just sit and look at it lol. Our golf season in Canada just began 5 days ago, been out once so far and am waiting to get my swing and tempo stabilized before I try a brand new different club such as this. It’s a jewel! Put it in the bag Andy… I think it’s a real winner here. Enjoy it and have a great season

Nice video again! Tempted to try it myself. 3rd season golfer, I only got my first one hour lesson with a pro in march and he helped with my irons. I struggle with the driver and am not using it at the time. I use my 3 wood off the tee and place it in the fairway efficiently at round 220 yards average. This is intriguing, until I get a driver lesson. Just for everyone saying it's a useless club. Thanks for the review, always enjoy your content. From a 34 years old viewer in Québec Canada.

For any of you younger folk wondering about the "reversibility" of the head cover - when the copper-colored Burner Bubbles came out in 1996, the inside of the head covers was a striped fleece material. And it seemed like no two head covers had the same insides. So, for whatever reason, we turned the head covers inside-out and used them that way. Considering that TaylorMade never even mentioned that the head covers were reversible way back then, it's a really nice Easter Egg, and I'm glad they went out of their way to make it happen.

Still love my original 300 mini! I did change the shaft link to be the same as the Ping driver it replaced. I get better control and greater distance on most drives!

bought it, love it. had to change my thinking about how to hit it because it doesn't feel like a driver when address the ball. the shorter shaft changed my setup and my swing... i lost 25-30 yards off my driver distance, but suddenly there's this iron-esque control...

Hi Ande, great video. Would be good to see a mini driver between this one and the last. I brought the last one in 11.5° and could not launch it felt like an old driver and no forgiving. I crunch my Mavrik max 13° 3 wood normally and use it rather than driver so expected the Taylor made mini driver would suit me but didn't.

Nice vid Andy. I bagged the Bubble Burner years ago and I agree barrel head covers are the best. It seems this Burner mini driver is a 3 wood on steroids, and yet you like it so much. Can't count the times you've vowed to dump your 3 wood for a 5 or 7 wood or a hybrid, when all along you needed to dump the driver and carry a maxi 3 wood!

Great video Andy. A couple of questions. 1) would it be worth having this and a standard driver in your bag? Using one for long par 3’s and the other for say par 5’s. (2) What’s the difference between this and say a 3 or 5 wood? Chers.

great review ....i am wanting one of these but am having a hard time deciding which one...13.5 or the 11.5 degree regular or stiff flex....wanna be able to hit off of fairway and use as a driver also from time to time....am 58 and swing the driver 90-95 mph..... which degrees would you think would most suit me for my needs ?.....thx....cheers from Vulcan Canada

I have the 300 love it ,also play a stz mizuno keep both on tight fairways I go mini it's a great option

Thing of beauty that mate. Reminds me of my old burner driver Any difference between this and the mini driver they released not so long ago or just coloured it different?

I am huge fan of the mini driver and have been waiting for this exact review. if you're someone who hits a long straight ball then obviously you won't need one of these. if you're not however, then I'd say give one of these a go. Great review Andy.

So what is your verdict; Is it going in your bag as a driver replacement? Do you feel that most average golfers would hit the fairway a lot more with this club than their normal driver? How much shorter on average do you hit the burner mini than your driver? Thanks so much! I Love your channel!

I bought the TM Ti-Bubble 2 in the late 90s and it's still my favorite driver. I've tried to play with the super jumbo heads, but it's always been a fight. I will check out this mini driver, and I like the shorter shaft, but 11.5 degrees might be too much loft. Thanks for the review.

If your a once a week or less player this is the best driver. I use a 340 small head driver. I never could get use to the 360 `heads. My 13.5 3 metal I use on tight holes and it is only 10 yards shorter than my driver. Good review AG,

At my Peak, used the deuce never got on with driver, never bothered about distance just accuracy & in play. Great off the deck too. This could be a game changer. On my shopping list already

I have been using the taylor made mini 300 for a couple of years and I really like it - I hit a lot of fairways with a good distance, but I am wondering if it make sense to upgrade to this new version? does the sole or two weight mean that I will get a much better club? Thanks. Great review - I love this channel - it is super relevant to my game. Thanks and keep it up

The Bubble Burner was my first Meatal driver in 1997, before that I was using the Ping Zing with wooden head and a steel shaft. Ive been Taylormade ever since currently swapping between a R15 and a SIM Max. I only got my hands on a C300 mini about 3 months sgo😭😭

I am a beginner golfer and really struggle with the driver. I got a second hand 12* aeroburner mini. I couldn't care less what people think. It gets me off the tee and onto the fairway. Im still working on the driver and hopefully It will come good. Still fancy the aeroburner as a back up.

Do you think this would replace a Driver or a 3wood in your bag, what would be the make up at the top end?

First off love the R Sole comment cracked me up lol. I used to use a Taylormade aero burner mini driver but was 16 degrees bit much but brilliant club. I'm liking the idea of shorter shaft deffinatly

Loving the look of this driver and I don’t mind the multicoloured head cover when it’s inside out. Still too expensive so will have to wait for a while.

Been playing the original one mini for the past 2 years as my driver. its a bit of a frankenstein club since im playing a 1k orange pro 50tx driver shaft with a lower launch since i can only crank it down to 9.5. I've tried to go back to standard drivers since thats the norm(5 in total), but the mini driver goes nearly as far with the full length shaft(if i could get a lower loft it would be the same), and the misses on compared to normal driver heads are just way more manageable. It feels quite a bit heavier compared to a standard driver with the full length shaft, but i am actually a fan of it. I don' t think i can go back to a normal driver now, i just wish i they made them in lower lofts so i could play them at 7.5 or 8.

I found that the Burner is so forgiving and maneuverable, draws and fades are easily achievable with little to no effort. Distance is shorter by 30-50 yards only. Honestly it sounds and feels just like my Callaway Big Bertha B21, but it swings like a hybrid.

Great review Andy. I was fitted for a stealth, but when I saw this I had to give it a go. Distance and accuracy better than the stealth, looks are amazing. Have to sell the stealth as got a 11.5 mini driver. Couldn't be happier.

Some how I bought the mini driver 11.5 and some how I add a ventus tr red 5 shaft stiff and I love the ball flight one ball I hit was a 290 to 295 carry and stops in the mud, would think about taking my 3 wood out and put a extra wedge.

How about doing a test with interchanging the shafts of the driver and mini driver ie 4 comparisons Thx

I bought the 13.5 degree version of this club last week. It’s great for a mid to high handicapper like me. The dispersion you get from it is way less than a standard driver and it gives you confidence when hitting to narrow fairways or where there are hazards to avoid. Really easy to launch and it sounds fantastic. Very happy with the purchase.

Like alot of amateurs I watch alot of golf channels, club reviews. And I love the game enough to go straight on ebay and try and find a "bargain". I bought this of Facebook marketplace yesterday for £250 and had 10 mins on the range this morning before my tee off time. I have never EVER been this pleased with a club and believe me ... I have a serious problem with buying clubs. One round later ...this is hands down the best club I have ever hit in my life. Always struggled with a driver. This has solved everything.

Enjoyed the vid Andy, was wondering though whether you had a bet with someone to get the "sole" variation into the commentary!!😂

The BRNR is a unicorn. Great off the tee and the ground. Unbelievably forgiving for a small head driver. I play a short tight course so it might replace the big stick.

I bought it last week and it’s amazing I play off 1 and have an 8 degree Driver and 15 degree 5w I went for 11.5 and cranked it up to 12. Fits gap great

Can you compare this with the stealth2+ 3wood off the tee and deck?

@George: Much difference with the shaft on the BRNR compared with the Midr Proto 65s ??

Andy - like the iron analogy. I often hit my 7 iron further and more consistent than my 5 iron. Do you feel like you can go at it more work the shorter shaft as you have more control? Just thinking if get more club/ball speed that would offset any driver distance gapping.

Subscribed for R Sole alone haha....great review too!

Very interesting Andy, I have been interested in driver shaft length for better control for some time, and have seen a number of videos on KZfaq where people have tested both shorter shaft lengths for conventional drivers and have also tested the various Taylormade and Callaway mini-drivers, all with favourable reviews. I think it was Tom Wishon who said that unless you have a swing speed of around 100 mph, an in to out swing path, and are able to control the club face, you have no business playing a 46 inch driver shaft. So why do manufacturrs have stock 46 inch drivers? I think it's for 2 reasons: Distance sells, and so we're encouraged to have a longer shaft than we average golfers (15 Handicap for me) can use effectively, and also, shelf appeal - if you're looking along a row of drivers in the shop, you're not going to grab the one that's shorter than the rest with a smaller head. And, third, perhaps, our own ego. I think that many Tour pros use shafts of between 44 and 45 inches, so the whole 46 inch thing is actually a disservice to us casual golfers, especially given the price of new drivers. Oh, and just cutting down a stock shaft isn't a good idea as it affects the swing weight and you have to add weight to the club head to compensate - but try finding a proper shorter shaft to buy, as I have, and it's hard. Anyway, longtime fan and keep up the good work.

Great sense of humor lol. Love the BRNR myself. I subbed

I’ve just purchased mine can’t wait to take it out 🎉

I’ve had my BRNR since 21st April and after struggling for ages with my Cobra Radspeed, I can honestly say I couldn’t be happier. It’s so confidence inspiring that I don’t think I can miss when I’m stood over the ball on the tee. I can’t launch it as high from the fairway, but it’s a bullet straight stinger type flight that runs forever. My new favourite club - thanks @taylormade

I remember the days of the smaller driver and to be honest…I miss them. I might just have to consider taking a swing with this club. You seem to have a lot of control, where as with the larger clubs of today, it seems in the complete swing, I always seem to have to wait for the club, if that makes sense to you.

Would love to try one.

It's not "almost like" a strong 3W, it IS a strong 3W. I played a Adams fairway for along time that was called a 3+ and it had, you might guess, 13.5 degrees. That said, it had a fairway wood sized head, which was much smaller than the Burner Mini, and it had shaft that was likely a bit shorter than the Burner Mini. I loved that club as a driver alternative, but as I got better with my fairway woods, it no longer really fit in the bag and I went back to a standard 3W and Driver. Though I like the idea of a shorter shaft for control and more loft and slightly bigger head for forgiveness, I'd worry that it still just wouldn't fill a need in my bag.

I need this driver! Can anyone tell me where to put the ball in my stance and how high to tee up the ball please (new golfer)

Been playing last years 300mini and the amount of fairways I hit per round has probably doubled, also it doesn't have much of a yardage dropoff as I hit the center of the club alot more than my regular driver. Pairs great with a 5 wood as your next longest club.

Got mine last week, been to the range with it and the course. I bought the 11.5 degree with a stiff shaft only problem im finding is fitting it into my bag, due to the fact my ping g425 max 5 wood( known as the beast) goes further than it. Might just use it as a fairway finder on tight course and stick with my epic flash for the longer courses as im finding a massive difference in distance compared to the burner. Or keep it mint and sell it for double the price in yrs to come coz it is stunning

The best looking headcover indeed!! And I agree that it can be a wrestling match to get some of today's headcovers on and off!! And too many manufacturers are getting away from the shaft protection socks on the covers.⛳⛳⛳⛳

Why not just buy a driver with a shorter shaft, after all that’s what Rory did. But I totally agree with you about the head cover.

Simple answer do what i do play a 44in shaft in a normal driver. Mini driver not sure it makes sense to me i had a burner when i played more irons.

Looks a beauty, does it come with a senior shaft?

The aesthetics and price point of the Brnr are more attractive than Taylor Made's premium Stealth 2 model. However, I still have my original Burner driver and am tempted to go fully retro rather than repro.

Got 11.5 played one round with it love it

Be interested to know if this replaces your Stealth 2 HD Andy. I’m considering both of those.

Great video.

An alternative that could be worth considering is the Taylormade M1 from 2016 and 2017. It was also offered in a 440cc size (vs 460), is fully adjustable, and is plenty long (I have the 2017 version). Resale clubs are still available, can save $$$ vs new.

Great review, Andy. I'm wondering if you tested the regular flex. You and I are close to the same age (and probably swing speed? I'm 96 mph), and I felt good with the regular flex when I tested it yesterday, but the salesperson persuaded me to order stiff flex. I'm wondering if I should cancel the special order and stick with regular flex since it felt great and I hit it well. Either way, I'm getting the 11.5° loft as this will replace my driver.

Would like to know the difference in distance between this club and your driver.

I’m a 3 handicap and have struggled for quite awhile with driver off the tee. It’s really the only part of my game that gives me concern about shooting good scores. In line with what I should be. One Of my buddies off 15 has one of these, and is pretty much in the fairway with every shot. I’m not bothered about hitting it 350 yards being a bit older. I don’t have the strength to do that anymore. I just want something that will find the fairway at around 275 and I’m a happy chap. I found 13.5° version online with a stiff shaft so immediately ordered it as was the only one I could find in the UK in that spec. It should be arriving tomorrow or Tuesday, so fingers crossed it does what it says on the tin. I’ll put a follow-up comment to this once I’ve had it rounded with it with a smiling or a 😢

Got the 300 series its for me with a slow swing speed better than the old m4

bought it today online then drove 2 hours to pick it up. then decided to hit it. ehh. never been a fan of twist face for my swing. never. i had the 300 version. loved it. decided to get the ai smoke max instead and the extra 25 yards.

I continued to play my smaller cc driver from the 90s until 2015 because I didn't have enough disposable income to buy the larger CC drivers at the time. I still think 460cc drivers are comically too large. I wished the R&A and USGA rolled back the driver volume rather than the golf ball.

Great shots. Maybe I should just go back to my old Big Bertha driver from 1993. Small head and back then when I was young and dumb and I hit it off the deck.

Great Video, how does this compare to a good 3 wood?

Funny enough I went from the original Burner into a 460cc driver back in the day, I named it the full pint 😁

Hi Andy, do you think there are huge improvements over the 300 Mini Driver Performance wise? I just managed to get my hamds on a 300 Mini Driver and can‘t buy this thinf right away😃Thx & Cheers from Hamburg - Frank

Worth a like for the R Sole alone! 😂

I've got a serious question about the mini driver also! WHAT HAPPENED TO THE NUMBER 2? Can I be the only person who remembers (fondly) the 2 wood? Lets review, size between a driver and 3 wood, loft between driver and 3 wood, shaft length between driver and 3 wood. What do you have?

I do love these many drivers from TaylorMade. However, the question on everyone's minds is what is my distance drop off? Please go out and buy a GPS unit so you can measure off your drives with a driver versus the mini driver. Or when you are reviewing irons and you are not in a simulator, it would be nice to know how far your 7-iron goes. I think the statistics and some distances are the one thing holding back your reviews.

I think if we played with our brains rather than our egos, most average golfers would play a mini-driver. I have the Taylor Made Mini 300 that came out last year and love it. Just wish I'd waited though the new Mini Burner appeals to a 90's kid like me.

I have been playing a Sim 2 Max driver with a 3 wood shaft for two years now. It would be interesting to put that head to head against this new offering...

Since this is the length of a FW, are they recommending a driver weight shaft or a FW weight shaft, which is typically 10 grams heavier?

"with a loft of 13.5 degrees it is almost a strong 3 wood" No it is not. It is nothing more than a rebranded (and made with modern materials) old style 2 wood. It is a nice club and probably a really good idea for many people but it is nothing new. I also completely agree with Andy's comment on the head cover.

As someone who can’t hit a driver, would this suit me or do you still treat it like a driver with swing technique and set up?

Hard to get at the moment

Andy, I take it you're going to do dry ball testing on your new Stealth2 v Burner Mini driver?

How did the distance off the tee compare to the distance you get from your Stealth 2 driver?

Enjoy the content but normally don't comment. However, 'R Sole' deserves a shout out for being the funniest thing I've ever heard on one of your videos!!

"R-sole" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm sure that for some golfers who struggle with their driving the mini driver will be a useful option. However, I can't help seeing the irony that TM (who have been pushing "Bigger heads" for more forgiveness and longer shaft length for more driver distance, not to mention their carbon face) should suddenly launch a shorter, smaller driver than is ALL titanium. Surely, someone must be asking the question, "If Stealth2 is that good, why do we now need the BRNR"????? Or is it just me????

Just sorry it didn't come with a R sole 😂😂😂😂. Have the 13.5 in the bag and loving it ❤

I have the original One mini and I hook it off the earth. I cannot figure out what's so different about it.

good club but at 11.5 ° it's 10 metres longer in the air than my Cobra f8 3 wood at 13°🤷‍♂️ total distance is exactly the same as the BRNR lands softer

I have been bagging the TeeLess driver for years. Although it is an "infomercial" club, it is the real deal. Everyone I let hit it ends up ordering one.

Probably an unpopular one but I hate the look of the head cover😂😂 I have the callaway Berta 1.5 at 12 degrees which is essentially a mini driver but I’m longer and straighter with my standard driver so it doesn’t really find a way into my bag

I used to have the Callaway Mini Driver - I used to call it The Actress

Driver off the deck! Peter Finch is calling his lawyer as we speak 😄

Nice Birdie.

R Sole - Haha! That was an unexpected classic.

Godamn that R sole was funny😂😂😂

“R Sole”… Brilliant! Lol!

“R-Sole” 😂😂😂😂😂 Congrats. You win the Internet today.

As a senior golfer would a regular shaft be better no fitting centers near me