Well, I’ll tell ya, this whole thing about whether your old R15 2015 Taylormade shaft can fit a new driver, it’s a bit of a mess, ain’t it? Like tryin’ to fit a square peg in a round hole, sometimes it works, sometimes it don’t.
Now, from what I gather, them fellas at Taylormade, they like to keep things kinda similar, you know? They say the R15 and the M5, they use the same adapter thingy. That’s good news, I guess. Means you might be able to swap them shafts around without too much fuss.
And them other ones, the R1 and the SIM, they’re the same too, they say. Even that JetSpeed thing, it uses the same adapter as the M6. So, it’s like they got a few different families, and the clubs in each family, they play nice together. But try mixin’ families, and that’s where the trouble starts.
But here’s the thing, a driver head, it ain’t just a hunk of metal. It’s got all sorts of fancy designs and whatnots. And the shaft, well, that’s important too. You gotta have a shaft that works with the head, like a good marriage, you know? They gotta complement each other. Can’t just slap any old shaft on any old head and expect it to work like magic.
- So, first thing you gotta do is figure out what new driver you’re lookin’ at.
- Then, see if it’s in the same “family” as your old R15.
- If it is, you might be in luck. But even then, it ain’t a guarantee.
Them fellas at Taylormade, they been makin’ these here clubs for a long time, 15 years they say. They call it innovation, I call it just plain fiddlin’ around. But hey, they know what they’re doin’, I guess. So, this R15 shaft, it’s probably a pretty good one, but is it good for your new driver? That’s the million-dollar question.
Now, if your old shaft, it broke or somethin’, well, then you gotta get a new one, that’s just common sense. But if it ain’t broke, and you just wanna use it ’cause you like it, well, that’s fine too. Just make sure it fits, that’s all. And by fits, I don’t just mean it screws in. I mean it works right, you know? Like your shoes, they gotta fit right or you’ll be stumblin’ around like a drunk cow.
I heard some folks talkin’ ’bout the older R9, R11, and R11s. Sounds like they got the same adapter too. So, if you got one of them lyin’ around, you could try that too, I guess. But honestly, it’s all a bit confusin’. Too many letters and numbers for this old gal.
Now, if you’re gonna put a new shaft on yourself, you gotta be careful. You’ll need some of that epoxy stuff, that glue that sticks things together real good. And some solvent, to clean things up. It’s like fixin’ a leaky pipe, you gotta have the right tools and you gotta know what you’re doin’. Otherwise, you’ll just make a bigger mess.
The best thing to do, if you ain’t sure, is to take it to a pro, someone who knows these here golf clubs inside and out. They can tell you if your old R15 shaft will fit, and if it’s a good idea. Might cost you a few bucks, but it’s better than wreckin’ a perfectly good driver, ain’t it?
So, can it fit? Maybe. Should you do it? Maybe. It all depends. That’s the trouble with these things, nothin’s ever simple. But that’s life, I guess. Just gotta take it one step at a time, and hope for the best. And remember, a good swing is more important than any fancy shaft, that’s what my old pappy used to say.
Tags: [Taylormade Driver, R15 Shaft, Driver Shaft Compatibility, Golf Club Adapter, Golf Club Repair, M5 Driver, SIM Driver, JetSpeed Driver, M6 Driver, R1 Driver, R9 Driver, R11 Driver]
