TaylorMade Mini Driver Vs Callaway X2 Hot Deep

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TaylorMade Mini Driver Vs Callaway X2 Hot Deep

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TaylorMade Mini Driver Vs Callaway X2 Hot Deep
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Rick Shiels Senior PGA Golf Coach at Trafford Golf Centre tests the latest TaylorMade Mini Driver against the Callaway X2 Hot Deep in a head to head to see which is the longest on the tee and off the floor using GC2.

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@prosnazzy 10 жыл бұрын

I've still got the original X3 Hot 3 wood in my bag from years ago! That stays when my driver gets left at home! Monstrously long club and the sound is awesome! Its knocked many a ball past well struck drivers! May be tempted to update tho.......

@stuartsandiford 10 жыл бұрын

Don't get it, you hit the X2 further than the sldr mini and the dispersion rate was only 4.8 yards average the sldr mini was 10.5 yards average. so the x2 is longer and more accurate.

@raginrasta9667 10 жыл бұрын

Maybe Im the only golfer here. Great review. Interesting outcome BUT IT PROVED WHAT'S BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR SWING! If you use someone's review to choose your club your probably not going to be that good. I hit the tm mini fell in love and works perfect for me. Find what's perfect for you. No one swings the same. Btw 12* and I Smash it from the deck

@swaginthebanklefty 10 жыл бұрын

I noticed that his shot dispersion was much tighter with the x hot 3 deep than with the mini driver. His biggest miss was only 20 yards vs 50 yards with mini driver.

@mcalette 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick. I watch your videos every month and every video. Keep up the good work!

@JAG1651 10 жыл бұрын

I still think that the numbers and results would be improved with the TM Mini, if you would have the Mini TP version in your bag Rick. That stock shaft in the Mini is trash, and spin rates are 400 rpm more, and ball speed are 2mph less than the Cally, which has the Aldila Tour Green in it. The Mini TP shaft is the Fuji 7.3 TS which I feel would suit you better and should even those results up. It would be really interesting to see you hit the TP version of the Mini up against the standard version though. Just curious.

@davidforde2459 10 жыл бұрын

Tried the SLDR MINI which was accurate but shorter than my Calloway Razar Hawk . Since I need a lower trajectory as I play on an often windy links course it was NO contest!

@clayfleming6286 10 жыл бұрын

For those saying the TP version of the TM would even things out, maybe so. But here in the states the TP is $379 and the 3 Deep is $179. If I were going to purchase one I could not justify the additional cost for equal performance. That said I prefer the size of the Callaway and if price and performance were equal would still choose it.

@JAG1651 10 жыл бұрын

Oh I totally agree that cost may well be a factor between the Mini TP and the 3Deep. The cost difference is not so diverse over here in the UK actually, but the test wasn't about relative costs, it was about performance. Though I appreciate, that for some, cost of the Mini TP version versus the cost of the 3Deep may well be a factor too. I was speaking to my fitter yesterday, and we were talking about the TM Mini, and he was saying how he doesn't really get it. In his fittings he has found the TM Mini to spin too much, and that in his opinion, he would want a Club like that, to spin very similar to a Driver, and for it to launch like a 'rocket launcher', yet all his fittings have resulted in the Mini spinning like a 3 wood. He told me how he thinks the Rocketballz Stage 2 Tour Spoon to be a far better Club for that purpose, and the fact the Mini spins as much if not more than most 3 woods, he didn't really 'get' its value. It's a very interesting debate. For some, it may be worth the place in the bag, for others, it has no value, and appears to have less versatility than a regular 3 wood. Personally, I'm firmly on the fence.

@clayfleming6286 10 жыл бұрын

True this test was entirely on performamce, and the mini was badly outperformed. Would be interested to see the TP version, my pro strongly recommended it as he has the 12* Mini TP for tighter courses. I personally don't see either being good enough to replace my RAZR Fit Xtreme 3 wood with a black tie shaft.

@raventalks2776 6 ай бұрын

HOLY MOLY RICK!! Look at you! A baby!!!!

@kennethlee1818 10 жыл бұрын

Rick - this is an excellent video! I'm a TM fan too and a bit biased but the stats for the Callaway clearly show that Callaway is a better club.

@tomkrigby 9 жыл бұрын

I agree with Rick. I watched this out of curiosity as I have both the TM mini driver (14 degree, stiff, standard (not TP) shaft) and last years Callaway X hot 3deep (14.5 degree, stiff). I'm a member at a shortish course and was missing a lot of fairways and getting into trouble with my driver. I bought the Callaway last year after Mickelson's success in the open, and though I found it to be nearly as long as my driver, I struggled to consistently hit it out of the middle due to its smaller head and heavier swingweight. I recently therefore bought an ex-display TM mini driver and I've found this much easier to control off the tee. I'm only losing a few yards compared to a driver but it much more accurate and is saving me shots. I would say to all mid handicap club golfers to give it a go, especially now we're playing off winter tees, with no roll and cold golf balls which are harder to compress... you will save shots! Leave the big dog in the garage for the winter! ps... I don't work for Taylormade and the other 13 clubs in my bag are Callaway.

@bobcastelline8960 9 жыл бұрын

tomkrigby I just bought the Callaway a few days ago, and I'm finding the same thing. I'm just not making solid contact with it. I have the X2 Hot hybrids, and I absolutely can't miss those, but this isn't working as well for me. Oh well. Got it from Callaway Certified Preowned, so not out that much. And maybe I just need to give it more time.

@stesmith1407 10 жыл бұрын

Great review rick still thinking mini driver as you say I just like the look of it can you do a review between the sldr mini driver and sldr 3 wood keep the videos coming great work cheers ste

@jeremyyoder33 10 жыл бұрын

Nice review Rick. I'm hoping a review of the 14° TP model is coming soon.

@Lee_yourboylee 10 жыл бұрын

Good test. The thing is, the TM didn't even seem more accurate here. Guess it's a mental thing - the bigger head makes you think, despite today's data, that it's going to be the most accurate off the tee. Next up - Ping Rapture! What's taking so long with this thing lol?

@JAG1651 10 жыл бұрын

James Shuford Absolutely correct, and supports my theory that the shaft was closer to be optimal for Rick in the Callaway, and a heavier, lower spinning shaft in the TM would probably help, which would even the test up somewhat.

@patricknewkirk3585 9 жыл бұрын

Forgetting the name brand of ball, does the physical make of the golf ball come into play when making long drives, ie, one piece vs two piece vs three piece?

@tpc2000-v6p 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick, great review, unfortunately I didn't see the same type of results when I tested both in the 12 degree loft. The mini averaged 220 for me and the x2 deep only averaged 209, which is typical for my 3 wood. These were both hit off a tee since I don't think I could hit either from the ground very well. Since I probably have a considerably slower swing speed than you, do you think that may have had a part to the results I got?

@rongeronimo808 10 жыл бұрын

Nice review rick. You just saved me $300

@metamurph 10 жыл бұрын

Other question is do you end up with two 3 woods because the SLDR Mini won't work out of the rough? Or go even more lofted say 5w or 2H - ie driver replace great but how does it change my set makeup?

@davidmiller2732 10 жыл бұрын

Great video I was wondering if you could do a jetspeed 3wd vs the x2 hot 3deep 3wd

@victorrodriguezsr6081 7 жыл бұрын

Which one was easier to hit off of the deck?

@tigerbalm666 8 жыл бұрын

My X2 pro flys 245 yds with range balls. SHould I try the mini 1.5? My longest 3 wood was 290 yds w/roll on a course. Seems like with real balls, I carry 260+? I know that range balls really feels like crap even when I pure it...seems to lose distance no matter how hard I hit @ 245yds and just falls like a rock like it hit a barrier.

@thomasmckechnie3907 8 жыл бұрын

rick i play the hot 3 deep great club of floor and tee 16 handicaper

@andrewschultz607 10 жыл бұрын

Please finish the 3 wood video comparisons.

@RickShielsPGA 10 жыл бұрын

Yes coming soon!

@HillCeltic1985 10 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the head-to-head mate. I'll still be gaming the mini driver over the 3deep even though it doesn't seem as long. It's off the tee i'm getting it for, and the bigger head and looks does it for me. This will shutup all those little bitches that said you took ££ off TM for the mini driver review. So many TaylorMade haters lol.

@2011cubs 10 жыл бұрын

So ihave a xhot 14.5 deep that I carry 280 and if i nut up 300. I cant hit a driver for shit.(military golf) but nut the 3 wood every time. Any ideas what yardage i might pick up if i replaced the driver with 12 deg?

@miniclan270 6 жыл бұрын

The sldr is the same loft as my real driver

@benanderson998 10 жыл бұрын

Can you do the X2 vs the Titleist 913 f D

@RickShielsPGA 10 жыл бұрын

That would be a good match up!

@9MattDuchene 10 жыл бұрын

Why isn't the callaway in your bag it's further and more accurate

@RickShielsPGA 10 жыл бұрын

I'm asking myself the same question! ha

@drerniekv 10 жыл бұрын

TM sponsorship?

@michaeldickinson6411 10 жыл бұрын

I find it interesting the Callaway hit further was more accurate but you still where pushing the TaylorMade at the end of the Video. It kind of lets you know where the sponsorship money is coming from?? I like your videos but you are clearly biased.

@RickShielsPGA 10 жыл бұрын

I don't get paid my any manufacture. I just preferred the TM

@cwugrad396 9 жыл бұрын

I had been struggling with the driver and tried both these clubs to replace my driver ... I could not hit either off the deck by the way but I only planned to use it off the tee so it did not matter. Anyhow, I really am not a fan of Taylor Made and have not played with any of their gear for over 10 years but it was so much better than the Callaway for me (even though I wanted the X2 to win). So I ended up buying the TM. I have now played it since July and I love it. Its the only TM club in my bag but credit where credit is due. Drivers today ... the shafts are too long. This is just right for me

@titleistfan1998 10 жыл бұрын

whats the point in smashing 3 wood off the tee when your hitting 20 yard hooks or 20 yard blocks? stupid test in my opinion, you should be using balls that are actually going to hit target

@RickShielsPGA 10 жыл бұрын

I'm yet to find golf balls that travel straight to target