TaylorMade Drivers by Year: A Complete Guide to Golf’s Game-Changers

Since its inception, TaylorMade has been at the forefront of golf technology, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with a driver. From the Pittsburgh Persimmon to the latest Stealth series, TaylorMade has revolutionized the golfing world with its innovative designs and technology. This guide takes you through the decades, showcasing the evolution of TaylorMade drivers and how they’ve influenced the game of golf.

The Foundation of Innovation (1979-1990)

  • 1979 Pittsburgh Persimmon – The driver that started it all, marking the shift to metal woods.
  • 1983 Burner Driver – Introduced “Burner” speed with advanced aerodynamics.
  • 1988 Burner Plus Driver – Enhanced the Burner design for even greater distance.

Expanding the Boundaries (1991-2000)

  • 1991 System 2 MidSize Driver – Focused on improving player control and precision.
  • 1995 Titanium Bubble Shaft Driver – A revolutionary design that combined titanium construction with a unique bubble shaft for improved performance.
  • 1999 Firesole Driver – Integrated tungsten weighting for better launch conditions.

Breaking New Ground (2001-2010)

  • 2001 300 Series Driver – Offered custom fitting options, a new concept at the time.
  • 2004 r7 425 Driver – Introduced Movable Weight Technology, allowing golfers to adjust the weight setup to customize ball flight.
  • 2007 R9 460 – Featured Flight Control Technology, letting players adjust loft, lie, and face angle.

Precision and Personalization (2011-2020)

  • 2011 R11 – The white crown and adjustable sole plate caught everyone’s attention.
  • 2012 RocketBallz – Delivered unprecedented distance gains with Speed Pocket technology.
  • 2016 M2 – Combined multi-material construction with Geocoustic engineering for performance and feel.

The Stealth Revolution (2021-Present)

  • 2021 SIM – Shape in Motion technology optimized aerodynamics for faster clubhead speed.
  • 2022 Stealth – Introduced the Carbonwood age with a 60X Carbon Twist Face for explosive distance and forgiveness.
  • 2023 Stealth 2 – Enhanced the carbon face design with an optimized sweet spot for greater consistency.
  • 2024 Qi10 Max Driver -The higher the inertia the more forgiving the driver. Introducing the Qi10 Max driver, experience TaylorMade speed with the forgiveness of 10K inertia.

Here is the full list of Every TaylorMade Driver by Year:

2023

2022

2021

2020

  • SIM Drivers
  • SIM MAX Drivers
  • SIM MAX-D Drivers

2019

  • M5 Drivers
  • M5 Tour Drivers
  • M6 Drivers
  • M6-D Drivers
  • Original One Mini Drivers

2018

2017

  • M1 Driver
  • M2 Driver
  • M2 D-Type Driver

2016

  • M1 Driver
  • M2 Driver

2015

  • Aeroburner Driver
  • R15 460 Driver
  • R15 430 Driver

2014

  • SLDR 460 Driver
  • SLDR 430 Driver
  • SLDR White Driver

2013

  • R1 Driver
  • RBZ Stage 2 Drivers

2012

  • R11 S Driver
  • RocketBallz Bonded Driver
  • RocketBallz Driver

2011

  • R11 Driver
  • Burner Superfast 2.0 Driver

2010

  • R9 Super Deep TP
  • Burner SuperFast TP
  • R9 SuperTri

2009

  • R9 Driver
  • R9 460 Driver

2008

  • r7 Limited Driver
  • Burner Driver
  • Tour Burner Driver

2007

  • r7 CGB MAX Driver
  • Burner ’07 Driver
  • r7 SuperQuad

2006

  • r7 Draw Driver
  • r7 460 TP Driver

2005

  • r7 quad TP Driver
  • r7 Driver

2004

  • r5 dual Type W Driver
  • r5 dual Type N Driver

2003

  • R510 TP Driver
  • R360 XD Driver

2002

  • R500 Series Drivers
  • Burner 420 Driver

2001

  • 300 Series Driver

1999

  • Firesole Driver

1997

  • Titanium Bubble Shaft 2 Driver

1995

  • Titanium Bubble Shaft Driver

1991

  • System 2 MidSize Driver

1988

  • Burner Plus Driver

1983

  • Burner Driver

1979

  • Pittsburgh Persimmon

Final Thoughts

The journey through TaylorMade’s driver technology showcases a relentless pursuit of innovation. Each model reflects a step forward in enhancing golfer performance, from the groundbreaking metalwood construction of the Pittsburgh Persimmon to the precision and personalization offered by the latest Stealth series. As TaylorMade continues to innovate, golfers can look forward to even more advanced tools to help them enjoy and excel in the game they love.

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