TaylorMade 360Ti Series Drivers
TaylorMade 360Ti Series Drivers
[Oct 09, 2002]
fxbanta
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
Taylor Made 360Ti
I bought this club on ebay six months ago with a Fujikura Six stiff shaft(my personal reference shaft)with a 9.5 loft. Longest, most consistent driver have ever used. Slight fade bias and stays in the air forever, but not much roll. I also bought this club with an 8.5 loft and stock Taylor Made shaft, but was disappointed in the results, even after installing the Fuji shaft from my 9.5 degree driver. Who knows why? At any rate, avoid the O.E.M shaft that Taylor Made ships with these clubs! Customer Service No experience. Similar Products Used: Ping TiSi Tec, Titleist 975J, 975L-FE, Taylor Made 300 Ti, Orlimar hip Ti |
[Oct 07, 2002]
gv7405
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
Taylor Made 360 Ti
I've been a big fan of the Wilson Fat Shaft. I have been hitting one with a stiff grafalloy. I bought one of these with the stiff graphalloy also. The bottom line is that the 360 shaft is stiffer. I agree with the writer that commented that it is taking a little bit of getting used to. Unlike the Deep Red Fat Shaft (which I like), hooks are now gone. I now either hit them straight, fade or slice. I also agree that you have to get your tempo/speed at the right level - but it is a little better knowing that going left is no longer a serious threat. I am beginning to crush the ball; however, do get some serious slices when I really try to kill it. The best approach is to take a medium swing and live with the 270-280 yards it gives you. This is a very good club - I rate it a little higher than the Fat Shaft and it is now in my bag. Customer Service None yet Similar Products Used: You name it |
[Oct 03, 2002]
Manish Dhianchand
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
360 Ti (9.5 degrees)
Definitely not a club for Folks with high swing speeds, and definitely a no no if you dislike big heads. Very forgiving club even off center but needs getting used to. I switched from Taylor Made Firesole so definetly an improvement in distance, but the big head is a little intimidating and the funny thing is that you need to hit this club a little, slower. Definitely an ace for slow swing speeds and all the senior golfers, this will definitely get your yardage back. Customer Service Great Similar Products Used: TM 300 series 3 wood (*****), TM 320 series irons. |
[Aug 20, 2002]
pajero
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
R360 Ti 8,5
I've been looking around for a bigger driver than my Mizuno for some time, then I found this beauty new for $300. It even had the stiff Grafalloy 3.5 on it! I've had some problems adjusting to it, but I'm getting there. I changed the grip right away, from the crappy taylormade to a midsize Ping Fullcord. BIG difference! Yesterday I hit a 339 yard drive on a 490 yard par 5. Right smack in the fairway too. Perhaps it was an "once in a lifetime shot", but I got it with the R360, not with my old steelshafted Mizuno... Customer Service Yet to find out. Similar Products Used: deep red 365 (very similar), Mizuno T-zoid forged (not similar- but OK) Cobra SS 370 (too "hard" and loud) Ping Tisi (strange but good.) |
[Aug 19, 2002]
Todd
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
taylor made 360
Got this driver after breaking my second hippo giant of the year. I got the 8.5 degree in the stock taylor and was hitting it great down wind and when there was no wind but I was having a problem hitting it into the wind. I reshafted it with an Innovative TD410 with a high kick and wow it is a totally different club. It has a lower trajectory and It now cuts right threw the wind and you get alot of roll to.great club,great shaft. Customer Service none Similar Products Used: alot |
[Aug 18, 2002]
bigben
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
Taylormade 360
First kudos to this site and to 2nd Swing. Both have helped me find a driver I can consistantly control with good length. Like many I have a hitch in my driver swing but I successful compensate by solid short game and putting. Problem was a solid steady tee ball. I can hit it a ton - just not reliably straight. Tried Ping for 2 years with control problems. Tried Titlest - a solid stick with lots of length but less forgiving than TM. . Tried the Cobra 427 - REALLY high tee shot. Almost gave up - and was on my way back to my 2 iron. After reading everything I could find on this site and with the help of the staff at 2nd Swing, I tried the TM360 - solid length, but better still - solid control. I hit the ball about 260 carry and keep it between the white stacks. Recommendation: get smart, spend the time necessary to understand how shafts make the large new heads work, what is working well for other golfers with your ability and attributes, then find a store with a staff that will help you find what works for you. For me it is definitely the TM360 - solid all around. Not the 300+ yard drives that some of these other reviews talk about from 15+ handicapers but definitely long and forgiving. A MUST try. Drivers are like putters, very individual. Customer Service NA Similar Products Used: Ping ISI, Cobra 427, Titlest 975J, Callaway GBB |
[Aug 14, 2002]
Brad
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
360 8.5*
Read all the great reviews/ ratings by Rankmark etc. Waited till closeout pricing & was able to find demo club w/ Aldila HM-40 Tour Gold stiff shaft in excellent condition at a great price. At 95 grams the heavier shaft seems to work extremely well for my swing speed of 100-105 mph. Just take a smooth swing & get a consistently long 275-300 yds.+ but even more importantly straight shots that find the short grass. Without a doubt the longest straightest driver /shaft combo that I have ever hit & have hit my fair share especially in the last few years. Did put a Lamkin Crossline grip on to put the finishing touch on this club & couldn't be more pleased! Tee it high & let it fly!! Customer Service Don't know haven't used yet. Similar Products Used: TM 320, Cleveland Launcher, Ping I3(sneaky long & hot also), Titleist 975J, etc. |
[Aug 14, 2002]
Kraeri
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Taylor Made R580
Got pulled in by all of the hype and ordered the 10,5 degree regular flex version by postal order from Sweden. Tried it immediately upon arrival and was very excited about the length it generated on the range. When taking it out on the course, however, I found the the height of the ball to be too great. I did not receive any extra yardage and I was very vulnerable of the wind. The shaft also felt too soft. I therefore exchanged the club for a 9.5 degree stiff flex version and I am singing. Played it yesterday on the course for the first time and I got consistent drives over 270 yards. This is far longer than with my old driver. Even mis hits went a far distance. Looking forward to winning the next longest drive competition! Customer Service OK Similar Products Used: Callaway Hawkeye Titanium 10 degree, regular flex driver |
[Aug 10, 2002]
Chris Stone
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
tm 360ti
one word......AMAZING!!!! Similar Products Used: vft hawkeye, 975j, cleveland launcher, callaway steelhead III |
[Aug 02, 2002]
Dave
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
360ti pro force 75 stiff
Have been looking for a new driver for some time, and have tried the VFT, 320ti, 360ti with taylor shaft, 320ti tour, ping tiSi. I have to say if you are a fairly good ball striker any of these clubs would work fine and you should see gains in all areas. I finally went with the 360ti when I found one with a proForce 75 stiff shaft. Would have gone for a 320ti or Ping in a second with the same shaft but all of these being cleared out you have little selection. Well my first round after picking up the club(with no range time) was a 69 second best round ever, and by 6 shots best of the yr. First hole dog leg left around water and if you cut the corner 230 carry into the wind over another creek. Ripped perfect over everything and split the fairway. It was like that all day, way way longer then my old CALLAWAY GBB ti ( although proforce shaft helps ). Drives of 270-290. It feels like you cant miss, and just watch the ball carry. Was leaning towards the PING tiSi and 320ti becuase the weighting was much better for what I was used to. 360 was way to light, but with the proforce 75 which has a little more weight to it then the stock taylor shaft this club feels alot better. This shaft with this club is great. So far it is perfect, but I have only played one round, and as the round went on the club was getting better and better. I am sure it will continue to get even better as I get more used to it. And you should take into acount that many tour pros use this not 300 or 320. Forgiveness is it there when you need even if you dont miss often. Similar Products Used: Callaway GGBti, VFT, Ping TiSi, 320ti, 320ti tour, and others at various demos. |