Which is LONGER!?... Taylormade BRNR Mini Driver VS Custom Fitted Fairway Wood
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- Опубликовано: 15 апр 2024
- How much LONGER is a MINI DRIVER than a Custom Fitted Fairway Wood?...
Testing how far the NEW TAYLORMADE BRNR Mini Driver goes off the Tee!
Are you rubbish with a driver? Have you thought about buying a mini Driver?... Are the Mini Drivers easier to hit?... Let's find out!
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Well done gaz look forward to testing this driver
just a couple of range sessions on mine so far, but loving it!. can't wait to get on the course when it opens next week.
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
I bought the last TM Brnr driver from my local golf shop last week! 11.5 deg stiff flex! Going to play a couple of rounds with the standard shaft in the driver before trying it with the Diamana shaft I had in an earlier mini driver!
I played my first round with the Taylormade BRNR the other day, and all I can Wow this thing is Phenomenal , I hit every required fairway, it feels incredible so easy to hit, I purchased the 11.5 positioned the heavy weight forward and Boom, couldn’t be happier
Has this replaced your driver or do you still have it in your bag for the longer holes?
No it’s not replaced it, to be honest on the setting I have it on, and option to loft it down to 9.5, it’s only a few yards behind my driver, just so easy to hit, and with it being so accurate perfect for tighter par 4 & 5’s, if you thinking about getting one trust me you won’t regret it
@@shaunkelley55 yeah I was thinking of getting one to replace my 3 wood, however if you’re not seeing much difference in yardage I may use it to replace my driver. I was told these things are like cheat sticks. I have a low spin driver in the bag but if I’m not on it it’s wild.
@@shaunkelley55 I’m going to get one. Everyone I’ve spoke to about them say they are fairway finding machines. But they’re constantly out of stock.
@@2sqnbandit379 They really are like cheat sticks, and the feel is incredible, that is the trouble they do sell out really quick, good luck 👍
It's just typical you just get fitted for a full set and you try James mini driver and love it
I’m getting such a bad reputation on RUclips lol 😂😂😃
Typical for golf I imagine
James didnt seem his usyal cheery self in this video. He was either cold or peeved you hit his favourite toy into the ground 😀
He’s just lost a match with me and then roofed his club to top it off 🤣
@@garymartingolf 😂😂
He roofed his own club?@@garymartingolf
@@edanzorehe didn't blame Dave?
I got mine today after ordering in from Taylormade the day after it's release. Hopefully i chose right going for the more driver focused 11.5 as im very happy with my 3,5 and 7 pxg woods. I can't hit driver consistently at all, hitting 2-250 in all directions. It's going going to be a little while before I get out and test it though as iv put my back out. Typical, with new irons, 7 wood and now the Burner in the bag and weather improving......grrrrr
Nice video Gaz and how good does that Taylormade mini driver look 🔥, I did laugh when the ball fell off the tee 😂😂
I really want to try one. It’s true what you say though, my wife is new to golf and I bought her a set of stealth 2 woods and I tried her driver and absolutely bombed it. It’s 12 degree, shorter and only 45g shaft
I put a driver shaft in it, you have to mess with swing weight a little to get the sweet spot , it helps that i play D9 in Driver , you might have to play a lighter shaft and grip to get close to D3 its standard SW, but its a hell of a Beast when you get it. Im hitting it as far as a driver with more loft and more acuracy
I’m thinking of having this my bag along side with my current low spinning driver.
It could be a good option for the tighter holes.
I have both the SLDR mini and the TM 300 mini, the SLDR mini cost about £80, I did a bit of a paint job on it because I wasn't a fan of the grey colour and it's now a nice matt black, the TM 300 mini cost over £300 but I prefer the SLDR, more a beefed up 3 wood rather than a mini driver, great in the summer months when a driver just rolls a bit too far. Looking forward to Sam's review on all the mini's 😁
Just thought I'd chime in here. I bought a single length driver fitted to my wrist/floor which is 41.5inch. My drives are really straight or with a slight fade at times. I don't swing out of my socks due to knee surgeries and I carry the ball anywhere from 250-280yards depending on smash factor
I like the 300 mini, been a fun little club for certain courses and weather conditions. The new one seems to be getting a lot of really good reviews, enough for me to consider trying it out against my 300 mini. I have a 3 wood in the bag that I really like, but don't hit it a lot and a mini driver could make its way into the bag.
When doing side by side tests of the 300 mini vs my driver (Ping G430 10k), the mini is about 15 yards shorter (which is what I want it to be) and very very good for tight holes and shorter par 4's where the landing area for a driver is a bit crazy. Great video, Gary!
I’ve just had this conversation with someone earlier who carry’s a driver and a mini driver as he struggles to hit a 3 wood. I never considered that, but it’s not a bad idea for anyone struggling with 3 woods.
@@garymartingolf Yea, its a good replacement for a 3 wood. I had issues with 3 woods off the deck for years, my 300 mini was easier for me to hit and this new one has me wanting to give it a try.
I’d like to see that compared with the original Burner bubble, seems like the same distance I used to get back in the day before going Titleist.
I ordered myself a mini driver this year only played one round with it so far but love it would rather be bit further back for second shot but in play so its a win win for me
Definitely makes you feel a sense of more control before you even hit it.
4:02 - one of my most fav parts. hahaha.
Topped with the best of them.
Your mate Dave would be proud
Haha 🤣😂
Best golf investment I have ever made. I have the 13.5 version, bullet straight of the tee and carry’s 260 - 270 yards. Perfect driver in my eyes and stupid forgiving when you don’t put a good swing on it.
James finally cleaning his clubs 😂
Rory is using one this week at Harbor Town. Tommy Fleetwood has one also.
I managed to get one from clubhouse golf just before they sold out and it's transformed my tee shots. I've not tried it off the fairway yet as my stealth 2 titanium 5 wood is in the bag for that purpose
That’s brilliant! What driver did you have before ?
@garymartingolf ping g430 max. It'll go in and out of my bag throughout the season but for now I'm sticking with the consistency of the mini driver
Love the Mini Driver, play a course that's short and tight in places, mini driver is a great option from the tee, no need at home for a 3 wood from the deck, so the Mini Driver set at 15.5° from the tee is a great option off the tee
This is the coolest driver I have ever seen.
It does look cool doesn’t it 😅
Good video but imo only 75% complete..... It would have been nice to know the difference on BRNR of driver swing vs fw swing. Also, why not test them off the deck for versatility? Anyway, first video of yours I have watched and i WILL be coming back.
Gaz had to play that ball falling off the tee in slow motion to explain 😂 too be fair if want your fault and no sky mark
Last 2 times I ordered direct from TM have been a nightmare. In Jan of 23, ordered a combo set 790’s/770’s. Took 9 months to get here and the specs were wrong. Ordered a 2024 Mini Driver last week, not even 24 hours after I paid got an email saying my order would arrive in Aug. Two days later, a new email saying delayed till Sep. I cancelled the order.
I use a G400 Stretch. Lower ball flight means it goes just as far especially into wind.
Want a mini driver but with a potential Titleist and Callaway versions coming out soon I’ll wait to compare them all before buying
Good luck. Titleist has one they were testing but zero word on if it is coming to market. Callway hasn’t made a proper mini driver in like 12 years and there is zero buzz for one.
4:00 It did, in fact, come off the tee. At first I thought you were making excuses. 😂
Naaaah, just do what i did boys: I found an Orlimar 10.5deg Trimetal driver at a Goodwill in my shaft spec (Yes, I know I got lucky!). Paired this with my PXG 9deg Driver and this old thing does great off the deck, too!
What degree mini did you evaluate ? 11.5 or 13.5.....I ll be using it off the tee only ....what degree would you recommend ? What is the suggested tee height ?
James Mini-Driver is set to 11,5 (?) and your 4 wood 13-14 degrees?
I put a 3wood shaft in my driver and didn't do anything to the swing weight and it is a long fairway finder
That 4w sounds 🔥 though
Can’t wait to get playing some good golf ⛳️
I picked up the new one to give it a try but it only makes sense for two type of players, those who can’t hit a proper driver and those who hit like 300 yards with their current driver. If you hit 250 less with your driver, you are using your fairway woods from the deck more than 50% of the time for long Par 5s. You can hit the mini from the deck but I think a proper fairway is much easier.
If you can’t hit a driver, IMO, I think lessons and practice to figure out your driver swing are a more sound investment as the drivers today are soo long and forgiving.
Do you still tilt for the mini as much as you do for a regular driver?
I bought LH version ..only avail at 11.5 for LH….thinking of adjusting loft to 13.5…..use to replace 3W
You were lucky to get one of those, like rocking horse… I certainly think I’d of been better lofting it up slightly.
Mini driver is back in stock at the factory
Want one now
Bit surprised other brands haven’t brought out their own version 🤔
Sam said PXG are launching one this year. Callaway did a 2 wood x got a few years back, and they were rapid!
@@garymartingolf Callaway have shown a TI 340 Mini driver and Titleist has shown a 2W that's looks like a mini version of TSr4.
I've put my xstiff 75gram 3 wood shaft in mine and it's so good and its taken the place of my 3 wood in my bag
Until I posted this, I didn’t realise how many people were using them. Sounds rapid!
I've been trying to get hold of one to test for a long time and got the 13.5 one on release day and it's had a few rounds out now and love it
I would like to see a comparison of this mini driver vs a high loft 460cc head (12 degree) and shaft length that matches the mini driver. A high loft regular size driver with a shorter shaft seems like a better option. But that is why I'd like to see someone make that video.
I can certainly try to organise that as I’m seeing sam smith next week.
This! Give us a homemade mini driver recipe ✌️
Picked up a used minty mint previous version 11.5 deg BRNR at Christmas. Played at my friend’s tight course the other week and never took my new Ai smoke out of the bag all round. If you can find one, get out your wallet. They’re a game changer.
My mate had a mini driver it really helped him
I’m going to compare the new one in detail with sam to see if theres any improvement from TM’s past 2 generations
@@garymartingolf it would be interesting to see
I play a 16.5 degree 3 wood, and its about 85% 0f my driver distance, straight and easy off tee and deck, as a junior i drove with a 2 wood, suspect that’s what the mini driver is
Yeah, it’s almost just a modern day 2 wood.Callaway did a XHOT 2 wood a few years back, and they were great!
Not sure if it’s just sold out to people out of the US but I’ve just ordered one this morning straight from TaylorMade and it’s already being build custom. Kinda odd you guys can’t get ahold of one out there
Custom fitted from taylormade?
Gaz have you tried the TaylorMade Noodle long and soft golf balls? Can get them for about 50p a ball at the minute, not sure how good or bad they are for the price
Really!? Where abouts are you buying them from?
@@garymartingolf i bought a 24 pack from amazon for £12 a couple days ago although it looks like they've gone up to £22 now, can still get a 15 pack for just over a tenner though, theres a few different listings if you have a look so make sure you click on the right one
Good video
Thanks
I just ordered one from Taylor Made.
Do both you guys do lessons?
Cut 3 inches off of your driver. Then add 25 grams of lead tape and make your old driver a 10k driver.
Is that a fact or a good calculated guess 😅
im not a long driver, and i rely on my 3 wood in the fairway for distance. this club sounds amazing for par 5's to help me maybe have more greens gettable. or if you need 230 off the tee rather than just 200.
I replaced my Driver with the Brnr. I get nearly the same distance, and hit so many fairways. I don’t see the reason to ever go back to a driver.
I think the PXG mini driver 2 wood will blow this away with the full weight system on the bottom, looking forward to that coming out!
🤣🤣🤮
I’m surprised he didn’t make you use the old one! You can now be blamed for any marks on it. A Ping 2014 Rapture 13 degree 3 wood is a good option, rare but occasionally come on eBay £100-150. Not the green flash rapture range.
Wow! Cant believe they still fetch that kind of money! Last year before I had my driver fit with Sam, I were trying to find a callaway X2 Hot 2 wood! They were beasts and you can pick them up for £90-£130
@@garymartingolfI think they were £395 new which is more than the mini driver goes for new.
Thanks Shaun I’m sold on it mate. If I can get one. Always a good sign though when they sell out like hot cakes.
James really turns down his micky taking for your channel i see 😅
12* driver and use it off the deck for 2nd shots into par 5’s
Absolutely dropped off the tee, the face oh the face (James)
Flip that taylor made headcover inside out, looks way cooler.
I’ll have a look at that 😅
If you slice a driver you'll still slice this remember 😂....lovely thing though
I’ve just sold last years model as couldn’t get on it with, got £440!!
Jesus!!! That’s insane!
@@garymartingolf I know. Stuck it on eBay for £300 and just kept going up💪
Any chance we can get a video with a golfer who is struggling mightily with their driver? Would love to see if this just mirrors the performance of their driver, or it is truly transformative, and that person then instantly starts hitting it down the center of the fairway.
I wish I had a high handicap tester. I’ve either got mates who play 4 times a year or mates less than 12 hcp. Could do with a 18-28 regular playing golfer 👌🏼
Goes further than my paradym driver and with a straight to slight draw ball flight. Couldn’t be happier
That’s great!
I would have taken out the complete mishit. It would have been 12 yards difference. It all depends on what distance gap you need to fill.
What I don’t understand is if these mini drivers are so popular then why don’t Taylor made bang them out like they do all their other kit? I dont get it.
It is confusing why they don’t mass produce them, I’ve been waiting months for it to come back in stock since the first one was sold out
Supply and demand
I agree…it’s hard to find any pro shop selling it here ….
i just use my
TaylorMade R5 would be the same
3 wood shaft on a driver with a 460 cc head is a MUCH better option? James was DIALED on you hitting his baby. 😂😂😂 i dont blame him. Im the same way i dont want anyone touching my stuff.
We need Dave Harrison on the channel to answer the allegations that have been thrown around and his excuses 😂
Just got my clubs out of the loft after a 40 year break. Trust me, that's not a mini driver.😀
Gaz, these are two different clubs designed for 2 different purposes 5:30
Do you mean, it’s designed to be hit like a driver ? Hit up, not down?
@@garymartingolfa four wood is about 17 degrees of loft, more designed from the fairway. A mini driver turned down to 11 degrees is just that, a driver. Distances should be different , no?
It's a 2 Wood
I still haven't got off my fat arse and tried of them yet
I am the same 😂 🤦♂️
Hit it off the fairway if you are comparing it to a fairway wood
The question I was most bothered about answering is, is it longer and easier to hit than a fairway wood for teeing off.
Ahahaha aha aha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha tommy the topper 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Taylormade piss me off tbh, they sell out everytime they bring one out. Just make more FFS
I don’t get that either. There must be some method behind their madness.
@@garymartingolf yea money
Wouldn't a better comparison be to plot it against a 3 wood? I always thought that the Mini Driver was basically a 2 wood, but I could be wrong on that
I personally hit a 4 wood further than a 3 wood due to struggling with low lofted fairways. I would recommend that anybody who strikes a good 3 wood, should like you said, definitely make sure this goes further before buying.
This comparison made no sense to me. I think most golfers will drop the 3 wood & not the driver if they put the BRNR in the bag.
@@jameslynch4042 You’ve inspired me to make another video. Taylormade Mini Driver vs 3 wood off the deck.
@@garymartingolf - Good, I think the last thing an average golfer wants to do is lose distance so taking the driver out of the bag is a no go even if they have more consistency with the BRNR. I can see putting the BNRN in my bag if I hit it better then a 3 wood off the turf & then it would still be in my bag for tight holes off the tee. I've heard the BRNR is really not designed for hitting off the turf.
@@jameslynch4042 I don’t think it is, I think it’s designed to replace driver, and be like a giant 3 wood for the person who hits it great off the tee with fairway woods and struggles with driver, hence the first video.
I do think people would be interested to see if it does play off the fairway though, like you said, if they’re going to consider replacing a 3 wood, and not carrying this mini driver as an additional club, it will need to be good off the fairway.