TaylorMade 360Ti Series Drivers
TaylorMade 360Ti Series Drivers
[Jun 27, 2002]
Mark
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Taylor Made 360Ti Series Driver
I'm a Left Handed, 15 handicap golfer. My normal tee shot has always been a slight fade, although I hit my irons and fairway woods straight. I recently switched to a Taylor Made 360 TI, factory S-90 stiff flex shaft, and 9.5 degree loft. The results were good. This 360 has corrected my "slight fade" drive into straight, sometimes even drawing a little. Trajectory, for me, is mid-high, with added ball roll. I gained about 10 yards in distance over my old driver, averaging about 275, but the accuracy impressed me the most. This club sets up nice at address and adds confidence. The 360 does seem to have a slight "built-in" draw, so if your natural ball flight is to draw or hook, you might want to test this club before buying. I also tried the 320...distance was about the same, with more carry and a little less roll. However, with my usual fade, it didn't correct like the 360 and I didn't find the fairway quite as often. Over-all I like the 360 better than anything else I've tried. Prices are getting pretty reasonable on ebay. I haven't tried a Titleist 975J...I use Titleist irons and woods. The 975J is a little too expesive for my golf budget, but I have heard & read great things about it. Customer Service Not Needed. Similar Products Used: Titleist 975D, Taylor Made 320. |
[Jun 24, 2002]
deepreddave
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
taylor made 360ti
Tried this after reading the reviews and seeing the price come down!! Had a T zoid and wanted a bigger headed driver and this is certainly it - it gives so much confidence from the size alone, but it's also light and very easy to swing. Cut down my fade a little and is now manageable - but the big plus is off centre hits aren't off centre anymore 'cos the heads so BIG! It's easy to hit 220+ without any great effort. Might have to try the R360 to see what the difference is but can't see it being worth the price diff. Customer Service had email contact only re a "tinkling" sound in the head of a second hand one I was looking at - TM said they'd fix it free under 2 yr guarantee - v good. Similar Products Used: Tested 975D - harder to hit, 365cc deep red - clumpy, TM320 - nicer feel but less cc+distance. Going to try the TISI Tec shortly so I'll write again if better! |
[Jun 15, 2002]
Human Snowball
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
R360Ti 10.5* Reg
I'm not sure about the accuracy of some claimed yardages on here, but I found that this club gives three advantages over other drivers I've had or tested. It hits longer more often, it hits down the middle more often and it doesn't punish bad strikes as much as others. What more do you need from a driver? And unless you're a single figure handcaper don't worry about the stock shafts, they're fine and were designed to be used with this clubhead. BTW regular flex hits further than stiff - ask your pro. Similar Products Used: Ping Tisi 10* Stiff (owned 18 months) and tested loads - Callaway, Titleist, Mizuno Etc. |
[Jun 11, 2002]
gbarquin
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
TM 360 w/ UST Pro 65 Shaft
Awesome! Newly converted Taylor Made guy who thinks TM products rule! 14 of 14 fairways on my first time out with this driver. Gained a modest 3-5 yards over my 975J, but very happy with how comfortable this club is at address. Great launch angle with the 8.5*, Distance and roll perfect. Highly recomend this for any level of play. Would also encourage anyone looking for irons to try out the 320s. Similar Products Used: Titleist 975J, Ping Ti Tec & Callaway C4 (the C4 is horrible!) |
[May 31, 2002]
johnoelliott
Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
360 R80 12 degree
Oh my God! What can I say....For years I've struggled with my driver trying everything but could never consistently hit it more than 220-240 yards....and then I could never be sure that it was going to stay on the fairway....I tried this club in the simulator and even though the sim said I was only hitting and average of 225 they were all dead center of the fairway....I decided to buy the club anyway just for the confidence that I could put the ball in the fairway. Well, I brought it to my favorite driving range and couldn't believe it...not only was I able to hit it in the fairway...I was bouncing the ball off the back fence!....at 310 yards!!!! :)....combine this driver with the 320 irons I just purchased and all my friends are going to hate me....looking forward to seeing my scores drop Customer Service Not needed yet Similar Products Used: CLeveland, Ping, Calloway,Yonex |
[May 27, 2002]
Eric D
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
TM 360 9.5 degree, Pro Force 65 stiff shaft
Great club once I toned down my swing speed [102mph], I sliced if I really tried to rip it but if I backed off just a hair and I was hitting nice straight drives of 290-300. This is a club that is very easy to adapt to. Very easy to swing, it medium ball flight with a soft laning. Would I buy it again after having played a few rounds? you bet I would. I am really starting to enjoy hitting 525 yrd par 5's in two shots [driver & 16 Degree wood]. Customer Service Haven't needed any Similar Products Used: Calloway, TM Firesole |
[May 24, 2002]
Cory
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
360 Ti 9.5, S90
This driver is probably the best driver I have purchased period. I won't tell you that I am pounding 300yd+ drives like the rest of the forum, but I do know that I increased my swing speed to find out what the control was like, and the harder I swung, balls just stayed within the fairway and really went far. Can I see this driver being hit 300+ yards, oh yeah. So when people mention that it has increased their distance and the driver has a very forgiving club face, believe them. I now take my driver with me all the time, I hit balls at lunch, and after work, it's really fun to see that ball fly off the clubface and land at the end of the range.... Similar Products Used: Taylor Made Super Steel 3 wood, rifle shaft, Burner Irons. |
[May 23, 2002]
David Tremblay
Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
360 TI 10.5, R80 shaft
Purchased after trying many different drivers. I liked the feel and sound of the 360ti, but unfortunately demo'd it indoors and not out on the range. Salesperson recommended the R80 shaft which produced a HUGE SLICE for me and my 105mph swing. It really didn't matter how I gripped the club or closed the clubface etc. It would slice nearly every time on a full swing. I could hit it straight and long on the course but really had to hold back which is tough to do when there is a 180 yard canyon looming. Unsatisfied with the shaft combination, I fitted the 360ti clubhead with a stiff fujikura shaft which produced dramatically increased results of accuracy and distance. I've since purchased the 300 series faiway wood, with the S90 shaft and am very satisfied. A word to the wise, if you have a faster than average swing, DON'T get this club with the R80. It is way too flexible and causes the head to lag behind the shaft producing an open clubface |
[May 22, 2002]
telco
Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
TM-360
Presently I am usind the TM-300 9.5 degree Driver.Previously I had owned the TM-360 which gave me the distance that I was looking for but,left me inconsistant with accuracy, therefore I made a swap for the TM-300 with a freind who wanted the TM-360. My friend is now very satisfied with the deal but I am not.I heard very good reviews about the TM-320 tour.From the reviews Ifeel that this driver would be a perfect fit for me. Your assistance towards me owning the 320 would be greatly appreciated as I am unable to afford a purchase at this time. Customer Service Please assist in furnishing me with the TM-320 tour, the driver that will help me attain a 0 handicap. Similar Products Used: Callaway Biggest Big Bertha |
[May 12, 2002]
asuscott
Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
360Ti 8.5 degrees/Proforce 65 gold shaft stiff
Unlike most reviews on here, I don''t know my swing speed and I have not owned tons of drivers. I had a Calloway Steelhead plus 10degree and it worked well but was lacking in forgivness for me. The TM 360ti won out after spending time researching all the latest and greatest. Do not buy a driver without hitting a ton of balls at demo days (on grass!). The 360ti worked for me as the demo day let me compare the Calloway C4, Ping TiSi Tec, Cobra and TM at the same time. The TM rep was great and showed me how the 360 did get the ball in the air (too high for me) but with the proforce 65 gold shaft (designed to keep the launch angle down) it was a perfect fit. Actually had less spin for me than the 320 drivers or other products. Do yourself a favor, read these reviews as a guide, but hit tons of balls before you buy, there are no miracle clubs, just certain fits for you and your swing...good luck FYI the Ping TiSi and TM 360ti seemed about equal to me. The pricing alone at this time (May 2002) made it an easy decision for TM. $299 vs $450 (with a discount from my course)for the ping. Plus the more CC''s (360 in TM vs 323) in TM but yet w/the same ball flight was an extra confidence bonus for me since I love to mis-hit the ball all the time! Customer Service Only owned for 2 weeks now, not sure yet! Similar Products Used: Calloway Steelhead Plus 10 degree, Calloway C4, Ping TiSi Tec, Cobra 350 |