Taylormade has taken their two best customization technologies and combined them to create their own. R9 and R9 superTri drivers The FCT MWTThere are many options now that can be customized for your R9 driver. It’s not difficult, but it can become confusing. Here’s the place we can help. We’ll give you instructions on how to take your R9 driver, and make it an awesome weapon that will transform your golf game.
FCT is Flight Control Technology. It’s when the shaft can be unscrewed, twisted to your preference, and finally screwed back into the clubhead. You have 4 options: L, R., N., and NU. There are also 4 additional options. Below we will discuss the effect of FCT settings on face angle, lie and loft at impact.
Taylormade’s Moving Weight Technology is the MWT feature. It has existed since the R7 Quad. You could adjust 4 weights on the R7 Quad, but the R9 drivers can only use 3 weights. FCT technology is also available to alter the trajectory. R9 drivers are standard equipped with 2 1 g and 1 16 g weights. You will find further information about the impact these weights can have on your trajectory.
FCT Instructions
Below are the charts that show how FCT positions impact face angle and lie angles, lofts, and trajectory bias.
Notice: Note that the lofts on the following chart indicate the moment when the clubhead is at impact. A bias towards the left or draw is indicated by negative trajectory bias numbers.
FCT PositionLie, Loft and Trajectory Bias
8.5 Loft Drivers
Pos. Pos., 2 Open, 59, 7.5, 16
Pos. Pos., 1 Open, 58.5, 8.0, 10
Pos. Pos., 1 Open, 59.5, 8.0, 8
Pos. 4. N, Square, 58, 8.5, -2
Pos. 5. NU, Square, 60, 8.5, -6
Pos. Pos.?, 1 Closed. 59.5, 9.0. -16
Pos. Pos.1 Closed. 58.5. 9.0.
Pos. 8 L, 2 Closed. 59.0.
9.5 Loft Drivers
Pos. Pos., 2 Open, 59, 8.5, 16
Pos. Pos., 1 Open, 58.5, 9.0, 10
Pos. Pos., 1 Open, 59.5, 9.0, 8
Pos. 4. N, Square, 58, 9.5, -2
Pos. 5. NU, Square, 60, 9.5, -6
Pos. Pos.. 1 Closed.
Pos. Pos.0 Closed. 58.5., 10.0.
Pos. 8 L?, 2 Closed. 59.0. 10.5, -24
10.5 Loft Drivers
Pos. 1 R, 2 Open, 59, 9.5, 16
Pos. Pos., 1 Open, 58.5, 10.0, 10
Pos. Pos., 1 Open, 59.5, 10.0, 8
Pos. 4. N, Square, 58, 10.5, -2
Pos. 5. NU, Square, 60, 10.5, -6
Pos. Pos.?, 1 Closed. 59.5, 11.0. -16
Pos. Pos.?, 1 Closed. 58.5. 11.0. -18
Pos. 8 L, 2 Closed., 59.0., 11.5, 24
Instructions for MWT
Taylormade’s MWT technology is easy to learn if you stick with simple logic and physics. You can also add FCT to get the additional draw or fade bias that you desire.
It is simple to see how the bias in trajectory can be moved from left-to-right and vice versa. You can increase the weight of the club’s heel by adding more weight. The club’s toe will be lighter, and so it will close more quickly through impact. This creates a draw bias. The club’s toe will be less responsive to impact, resulting in either a fade or left-to-right shot. You can find out how more weights affect your drives’ height by reading this article. Because you move the center of gravity (CG) further towards your face, the more weight you put towards the front will cause the ball to fly lower. However, the CG will move further back if you add more weight to the back-center. This can lead to a higher trajectory. You’d also see an increase in spin rate.
Below is an overview of the weights and dimensions that are included in the R9.
Trajectory Bias – Toe Center, Heel
16g, 1g, 1g – Fade Bias
1g, 16g and 1g – Straight
1g, 1g, 16g – Draw Bias