Straightest Driver Ever? TaylorMade Original One Mini Driver Review

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Straightest Driver Ever? TaylorMade Original One Mini Driver Review

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I review the new TaylorMade Original One Mini Driver testing it both off the tee as well as off the ground plus testing different loft and face angles.
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@mpc77769 5 жыл бұрын

Nice review! Once again, you're the ONLY KZfaqr who adjusts the darn clubs... good on you! Why review an adjustable club in one "setting". Hahaha!!!

@jimbeaver27 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know why there's not much choice in driver head size these days but I think it has to do with egos being bigger now. Back in the day we all hit long straight drives with little tiny heads compared to today's drivers. I say this because I am now rocking a small head driver from the 90s, and I am hitting more fairways and hitting longer. And with a 3 wood length shaft. I often hit over 300 yards with this secret weapon and people give me weird looks walking to the tee with it. I have not tried this Mini Driver and might like it but my 'mini driver' cost me 10 bucks with shipping.

@jasonpereira5693 5 жыл бұрын

I have the Aeroburner TP Mini and love it. It's a couple years old. I put in the bag when I am playing very tight courses. The TP model gives you a flatter lie angle and the face is a degree or two open. One thing I notice about my game is that I rarely use my 3 wood. Long par 5's I typically can't get home in two, so I lay up to a preferred yardage, short par 5's I can get home with less that 3 wood. I think it's a good option for players. Great review!

@muzzleblast88 5 жыл бұрын

Really like the idea behind this. I don't play driver because I'm all over the place. I play 3 wood. Average around 250 with it. And I hit 2 hybrid off the tee alot. I do better with a shorter shaft. I want to hit this and the cobra f9 tour length

@BEAN9999 4 жыл бұрын

I bought 1. At 11.5 degree adjusted it to 9.5 degree and put a driver shaft in it and i hit it almost as long as my long driver but my accuracy is above 90% fairways. I love this club.

@sharkhark 5 жыл бұрын

I'll second what somebody else said. You adjusted the club! Great! So many other reviewers will say "it has a slight draw tendency or fade etc" then we never see them use this supposed good tech to change it. Thanks another great review

@billhendry5438 9 ай бұрын

I love this club! I have the 13.5 degree - off the tee I hit it on average within 10 yards of my driver. It is a fairway finder that until you hit it you won't believe it. Yes off the deck I need to aim left (am right handed) since the most common ball flight is a low fade - it is a rocket off the deck however.

@James_Vaughn 4 жыл бұрын

I picked one of these up used. I mostly hit it off the ground, especially when the ball is sitting up a bit in the light rough.

@andyholt7038 5 жыл бұрын

Great review MN, as always. I gamed both the SLDR and the Aeroburner mini driver as I struggled with my driver some but I worked hard to get that fixed and suddenly the mini had no place. The idea is great and for some it may be helpful. But it seems to be a one trick pony due to the difficulty of hitting it off the deck.

@jeffboothman475 5 жыл бұрын

Original one refers to very early models Pittsburgh persimmon Pittsburgh Pennsylvania was were the steel foundries were located and persimmon was what the best previous drivers were made of

@chriswhyatt9679 5 жыл бұрын

So it's a two wood?

@JDSFLA 5 жыл бұрын

Nov. 20, 2017 you did a video comparing 45.5" VS. 44" driver shafts and you were LONGER with the shorter shaft because your "strike pattern was more consistent". Makes one wonder if this Original One is looking to solve a problem that a shorter driver would be better at, and also leave a 3-wood in the bag that one can use off the ground with much better results.

@jaygord 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2016 M1 that I cut about 1.25" off the shaft and gained a good 20 yards. Recently reshafted , leaving new shaft full length and last the 20 yards. New shaft will be getting cut or just sold

@deanviescas1705 5 жыл бұрын

Once again awesome review game this vs the other KZfaq guys this will be your secret weapon

@randytang7 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome review! Tried this over weekend and thank god I could get it off the deck! 🤣

@dmax169 5 жыл бұрын

I think for what it is, this performs really well. I would feel much more comfortable hitting this off the deck than a driver so if someone is using a 9 degree driver than this club at 13.5 degree should fit in the bag without too many dramas if it’s needed. There are some people who don’t like using S 3 wood so this may be for them.

@thomasross1285 5 жыл бұрын

I owned an original Taylormade driver. It was made in McHenry, Ill. The name was McHenry Metals, then changed it name to Taylormade. I have owned all there woods thru the years. I would like to see an all titanium model around 430cc, deep face with 441/2 to 45 inch shaft, like a reissued R-7 quad with new face technology.

@sevesellors2831 5 жыл бұрын

Prefer a shorter shaft use a Callaway Fusion 44.5 ins shaft this is 43.75. Will try it as I would rather be in the Fairway than the woods!

@ted501 5 жыл бұрын

put in my bag ,, awesome looking... feels crazy good !!!

@kbkesq 5 жыл бұрын

Great that you tried the loft down to 11.5! You read my mind about opening the face a bit. I would’ve thought you’d see a bit less spin and more ballspeed.

@malcolmevans2663 5 жыл бұрын

It’s an interesting idea but I’m not convinced . Maybe just shortening the driver shaft would do much the same but with added forgiveness? I really think you have to be a pretty good player to use this off the fairway

@markbrookes6915 4 жыл бұрын

I tried a demo in the 11;5 took it down as low as i could because i hit high ball flights put a 70 g shaft in it & boy did thing fly with so much accuracy 358 metre hole i was inside the 100 I've not seen a ball flight since using my old TP 425 & that flew threw the air incredible .Once the price goes down yep I'm in

@klaymoon1 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome review as usual!! Thanks!

@bfgolf 5 жыл бұрын

Pittsburgh is famously known for steel manufacturing, that is the meaning of the reference for anyone that might not know.

@johnnydev9318 2 жыл бұрын

The “Original One” perhaps references the original 1-wood ? (or a modern version thereof). Maybe that is all TaylorMade we’re going for in seeking a vibe in naming this club.

@stuboy13 2 жыл бұрын

Two years have passed and I STILL can't believe you were 40.

@muzzleblast88 5 жыл бұрын

If you get your hands on a cobra f9 tour legnth would love a quick review it's only 44.5 shaft

@adyc7357 5 жыл бұрын

If they kept and all black top on the driver I would go back to TM looks much nicer. Using a G400 stretch, which is probably allot more versatile than this “one”

@thecallawaykid1763 5 жыл бұрын

The name goes back to TM first metal wood. I had one of those hand down from my dad when taking up the game 30 years ago 😳

@sparkplug6022 5 жыл бұрын

I took a driver shaft and cut it down 1 inch and stuck it in my 3wd. @ 12*. I hit it 230 yrds. a higher ball flight than the original 3 wd shaft and longer. I guess TM did the same but made the head bigger than a 3 wd?

@MichaelNewtonGolf 5 жыл бұрын

Yes bigger head

@guitarsandgolfballs 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, I've thought about using a mini but managed to fix my driver swing so probably not for me, and definitely not off the deck

@carpykeith 5 жыл бұрын

Better looks, for me, than the M5/6 but it’s not something I would bother with!

@SuperYoda7 5 жыл бұрын

So it's like a 2 wood? Great review!

@MichaelNewtonGolf 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty much yeh

@golfish8589 4 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelNewtonGolf do me a favor. Put a 42 inch shaft in a old g400 max. Than watch the smiles on high HD players. I cut 3 inches off a g25 driver to give to my brother that plays twice a year. I loved it so much. I did the same to my driver The mini driver defeats the purpose of a 460 forgiving head

@cameronfordyce7048 4 жыл бұрын

finding this to be the best 2019 release for a strong 3 wood

@donnyone-eye8726 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to your 40's Michael! If you haven't already, let me warn you: Heartburn is coming if you don't already suffer. Vision will get weaker. Possibly need to watch more of your diet, even though you feel like last year! I like the idea of the mini; smaller head, technology, etc, but I just wish it came in a lower degree option. As it is now, I wouldn't replace my 3 wood or driver with this. Looks good though! Thanks again mate!

@MichaelNewtonGolf 5 жыл бұрын

I’m not there yet but already feel all of what you mentioned!! 😂 Happy days!

@sodthong 5 жыл бұрын

Heartburn is simply a calcium deficiency my friend.

@11Morphy 5 жыл бұрын

I think I would put it in play as a "juiced up" 3 wood since it has a low ball flight.

@johnmagnell8902 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should have used a little higher teepeg in order to get a slightly higher launch, hit it more like a driver and not like a 3wood.

@milanboskovic9618 5 жыл бұрын

I really wish you had 11.5 degree head and tested 9.5 degree loft. That would probably be the best test. Thank for this video.

@MichaelNewtonGolf 5 жыл бұрын

Only days 13.5 loft available on UK website, the 11.5 might be US only.

@milanboskovic9618 5 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelNewtonGolf that's fastest reply I have ever seen :) Thanks

@lucaimwinkelried2276 5 жыл бұрын

11.5 ist US only. You should be able to get one through the internet, though.

@saijinkai 5 жыл бұрын

Michael, a few questions: 1. What do you think of that Mitsubishi shaft at 4.5 torque? I'd think it needs something like a 3.7 for a hard hitter? 2. Looking at your ball speeds, I'm guessing your swing speed is around 102-104mph correct? I'm torn about this club because it's only about 10 yds difference to my T3 and I'm looking for a consistent W1 and this is not a 1, it's more of a W2.

@MichaelNewtonGolf 5 жыл бұрын

shaft felt ok tbh. through custom fit you can different shafts fitted

@station2station544 5 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Feels like a higher performing 3w I can't hit off the deck reliably. Unsure if that notions a place in my bag. Unsure if they'll sell more than 6 of these.

@mofojohnson1 4 жыл бұрын

You can't get hold of them so I'm sure they sold plenty

@SvingitGolf 3 жыл бұрын

How can you have that much spin with it? Did you tee it to low? With my Aeroburner mini driver I spun 2300-2500 on good hits. Which is to high for me. But I had an carry at 276 yds and total at 296 yds in GC Quad. Now I have the original One 13.5* version on the way.

@openminded1923 5 жыл бұрын

Im a really low launcher of the ball with driver. And I feel I struggle a little with long shafts like 45.5.-45.75. So I think I need more spin, do you actually think a club like this can give me some extra launch and spin and maybe even some extra distance. Im like 250-260 now.

@johnnypenso9574 5 жыл бұрын

Try a shorter driver. Mike as tested a shorter shaft and you might be surprised at the results. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m6d8iNqW2Ke8qac.html

@e99783 5 жыл бұрын

If Taylormade made a full sized driver like this I would buy it. I don’t like the m3,4,5 or 6

@jdaunt8 5 жыл бұрын

awesome club

@thechaa3176 5 жыл бұрын

Average PGA tour PRO drives 295yds. How is it that ur best shot with a smooth relaxed swing on a 13.5° loft and 44" shaft goes 290yds?? Is there something fishy or am I missing something?

@mofojohnson1 4 жыл бұрын

He's a big guy

@ianashton1226 5 жыл бұрын

Go see a PROPER club fitter. He can provide a 460cc head in 13-14 degree loft on a 41-42 inch shaft. The result: 20 yards lost vs a good tee shot on your std driver but fairway found %age doubled. The sort of golfer who needs help off tee shd be hitting hybrids or mid irons off deck - not a mini driver

@SvingitGolf 3 жыл бұрын

But if one like the smaller heads like me for example. I focus more on ball striking with a smaller head and it's way easier to square up the face with a smaller head.

@kymstock1852 5 жыл бұрын

what does it cost compared to the GX7 that is widely advertised?

@josephvoll3842 5 жыл бұрын

I don't understand what this club is for??? I want a mini-Driver! Not a 3 wood. Why doesn't anyone make a mini-Driver in 8.5° to 9.5°???

@maness2112 5 жыл бұрын

The mini can be lowered to 9.5.

@josephvoll3842 5 жыл бұрын

@@maness2112 I thought lowering the loft, closed the face, but it's the opposite. Lowering loft, opens the face, which is actually a good thing for me. Thanks for the info. I will definitely try it out now!

@mofojohnson1 4 жыл бұрын

It's a 2 wood mate in between driver and 3 wood on both length and loft. Not that hard to understand

@nickhumphreys921 3 жыл бұрын

Mini driver 300

@mkmkm0000 5 жыл бұрын

I can’t see a purpose for this club? Add half an inch to a 3W if you like a small head or half an inch off a driver if you like a big head and get similar results!?!?!

@jporter504 5 жыл бұрын

It's a 2 wood.