TaylorMade’s BRNR Mini Driver Copper

TaylorMade’s newest BRNR Mini Driver Copper could possibly be a well-liked addition subsequent week at Augusta Nationwide. If you happen to want proof, simply ask Adam Scott. The previous Masters winner was lately requested in a GOLF Magazine profile about golf equipment wanted to deal with the course setup — and it didn’t take him lengthy to carry up the Mini.

“It’s unbelievable (the TaylorMade BRNR mini driver), as a result of so many holes pinch, flip, finish at 310 [yards] and 320 now, as a result of they’ve geared the programs for us,” Scott mentioned. “And that’s proper the place the motive force [dispersion] is. It’s tight. If you happen to return to 3-wood, you’re at 270 yards, you’re aways again. However the mini goes 300 and nonetheless within the extensive half on plenty of the programs we play. That’s what I search for.”

Scott is without doubt one of the founding members of “Staff Mini,” alongside with Tommy Fleetwood, who used the membership to conquer the People in Rome in the course of the Ryder Cup. Certainly, the Mini Driver has change into greater than a one-trick pony for a few of the greatest names in skilled golf.

Initially released last year in a late-90s black-and-copper colorway, TaylorMade is releasing an up to date model with contemporary cosmetics and a particular shock beneath the headcover. (No, it’s not the identical rainbow coloration scheme.)

At 304cc, the membership is sort of the identical head measurement as the enduring TaylorMade Ti Bubble 2 however boasts a deeper face that makes it simpler to seek out the green on low misses. The shorter shaft (43.75 inches) additionally affords golfers who wrestle with driver management a greater alternative to sq. the face up with the beneficiant profile.

The membership stays a powerful secondary possibility off the tee, however the addition of TaylorMade’s Ok-Sole — initially trotted out on the Ti Bubble 2 — helps the top glide by means of the turf, making it simpler to make use of the Mini off the deck in comparison with earlier variations of the membership.

Spin and launch will be adjusted by way of two moveable sole-weight ports located in the back and front. When the 13-gram weight is positioned within the rear of the top, launch and spin improve. The reverse happens (decrease launch and spin) when the bigger 13-gram weight is positioned far ahead, and the 1.5-gram is secured within the again. (In keeping with TaylorMade, putting the 13-gram weight within the ahead place lowered spin by roughly 200 RPMs throughout testing.)

TaylorMade’s patented Twist Face know-how is added to the springy Zatech titanium face materials to provide it a powerful mixture of pace, forgiveness and kit impact, particularly on high-toe and low-heel mishits. A four-degree loft sleeve can be obtainable to additional fine-tune launch and spin traits.

Conserving with the retro vibe, TaylorMade up to date the barrel headcover with a brand new brand and internal lining (be sure to flip it inside-out at the very least as soon as), in addition to a black-and-copper UST Mamiya ProForce Retro Burner Version shaft (X, S and R flexes) and Golf Pleasure TaylorMade Victory Copper grip.

TaylorMade’s BRNR Mini Driver Copper retails for $449.99 and will probably be supplied in two lofts (11.5 and 13.5 levels). It’s additionally obtainable for customized ordering by means of Fairway Jockey.

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Jonathan Wall

Golf.com Editor

Jonathan Wall is GOLF Journal and GOLF.com’s Managing Editor for Gear. Previous to becoming a member of the employees on the finish of 2018, he spent 6 years protecting tools for the PGA Tour. He will be reached at jonathan.wall@golf.com.