R11S Driver – Looks/Sound/Feel

Looks

TaylorMade is sticking with a winning formula – the white head is back (the crown now has an R11 logo as the alignment aid rather than the TaylorMade icon featured on the R11 head). The distinctive matte white finish reduces glare, works together with the black face to provide contrast and aids with alignment. The white paint seems to be a topic of debate among golfers, but judging by how many drivers TaylorMade has sold, the vast majority of golfers are on board with the white paint.

Feel

The R11S head has been redesigned with a larger sweet spot and more aerodynamic and forgiving head. It feels smooth and electric when struck properly and is not jarring when hit off center. The ball seems to fly hot off the face of the R11S driver and the sound is not tingy or muted. I experimented with different weights in the head and found a weight combination that increased the swing weight.