Popular Post Thin2win Posted April 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2023 My first non- hand me down driver was the burner bubble. This thing just screams to me. I already game a 12° driver with a 44" shaft, so this is right in my wheel house. I want one, I need to go hit one. GolfSpy_BEN, SteveGH7, Vegan_Golfer_PNW and 8 others 9 2 Quote WITB: Driver: SIM2 Max 12° - Accra TZ6 M4 FW Wood: Gen5 0311 7w Fujikura Motore X F3 Irons: ZX7 PW-7i, ZX5 6i-5i Wedges: Zipcore 50°, 58° Putter: MySpider X Cart: Onewheel XR+ Ball: Z-Star Diamond/ Z-Star XV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegan_Golfer_PNW Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 looks stunning. Again, it is a niche market. Good for those who use a 3w primarily off the tee as this should be more forgiving but harder off the deck. Could also be good for those who want to play drivers with their own shaping of shots. cksurfdude 1 Quote Follow my journey to enjoying golf and going low Driver: Epic Max LS Ventus Black 6x 44.5" 3wHL: Rogue ST LS 75x Tensei AV Blue w/ xlink 7w: Apex UW 21* MMT 80S DI: Caley 01X 18* with KBS PGH Stiff plus 95g 4-AW: 0211 with KBS Tour Stiff 2.5* up 3/4" long, Soft stepped, MOI matched Wedges Zipcore Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 69*/35" in blue Ball: TBD Shot Tracking: Bag: Vessel VLX 2.0 Grip: Lamkin Sonar + Midsize My Reviews: Caley 01X Driving Iron Review 2023 Max Swing Speed Training and Speed Progress: Current Speed 120 in the MGS Speed Challenge (updated 3/15/23) TAIII #2 Review here: TAIII Impact #2 Putter ) Zipcore Tour Rack 54/full and 58/mid (review here) 0211 2019 Unofficial Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin2win Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 (edited) I wonder is an MGS HQ article on this will get us TMs official reasoning that it doesn't have a carbon face. Edit: https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/taylormade-brnr-mini-driver/ Of course it did, just needed to look before writing. Edited April 18, 2023 by Thin2win cksurfdude and Vegan_Golfer_PNW 1 1 Quote WITB: Driver: SIM2 Max 12° - Accra TZ6 M4 FW Wood: Gen5 0311 7w Fujikura Motore X F3 Irons: ZX7 PW-7i, ZX5 6i-5i Wedges: Zipcore 50°, 58° Putter: MySpider X Cart: Onewheel XR+ Ball: Z-Star Diamond/ Z-Star XV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parshooter36 Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 I have a soft spot for mini drivers. I just sold my Original One Mini this past winter because I just don't use them enough. That is a looker for sure though! Thin2win and cksurfdude 2 Quote Driver: QI10 Max Fairway: Sim2 Max 3HL Fairway: G425 Max 9 Wood Hybrid: 0317 5 & 6 Hybrids Irons: ZX4 7-AW Wedges: CBX Zipcore 50° 54° & 58° Putter: Array F-3 Ball: Q-Star Tour Yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 If I see this I will most definitely be demoing it. Big fan of these and although I have never owned one I have always considered it and really enjoyed hitting them! Swood1994, Nolan220, Wib081 and 4 others 7 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSauer Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 I wish they would have made this their flagship driver, it's beautiful. CFreddie, GolfSpy SAM, Thin2win and 2 others 3 2 Quote Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveGH7 Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Going to be trying this soon! cksurfdude 1 Quote Driver: Ping G425 Max ( Mitsubishi Tensei Orange 55g R) Woods: Callaway Big Bertha B23 3 Wood (RCH 55 Regular), TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD 5 Wood (Fujikura Speeder NX Red Regular) Hybrid: Titleist TSR2 5 Hybrid (Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 65 R) Irons: Callaway Apex 21 DCB (Project X IO Steel R), Wedges: Cleveland CBX Full Face 2 50, Cleveland CBX Zipcore 54, Callaway Jaws Full Face 58 Putter: Cleveland HB Soft #8P (UST All-In) Ball: Srixon Q Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin2win Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, SteveGH7 said: Going to be trying this soon! Please provide some feedback SteveGH7 and cksurfdude 2 Quote WITB: Driver: SIM2 Max 12° - Accra TZ6 M4 FW Wood: Gen5 0311 7w Fujikura Motore X F3 Irons: ZX7 PW-7i, ZX5 6i-5i Wedges: Zipcore 50°, 58° Putter: MySpider X Cart: Onewheel XR+ Ball: Z-Star Diamond/ Z-Star XV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wib081 Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 23 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said: If I see this I will most definitely be demoing it. Big fan of these and although I have never owned one I have always considered it and really enjoyed hitting them! Can’t wait for that feedback! Interested in this gem and would welcome any info from any that get to demo it! cksurfdude 1 Quote I’ve got a bad reeling about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin2win Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 I might actually hit this further than my current driver. Since I'm using a 12° Sim 2 Max to give me the launch and spin I need, I think the 11.5° head on this would work really well, and the smaller club head has to have better aero than a 460cc head. So same launch with a faster club head is what I'm thinking cksurfdude, Swood1994 and Wib081 3 Quote WITB: Driver: SIM2 Max 12° - Accra TZ6 M4 FW Wood: Gen5 0311 7w Fujikura Motore X F3 Irons: ZX7 PW-7i, ZX5 6i-5i Wedges: Zipcore 50°, 58° Putter: MySpider X Cart: Onewheel XR+ Ball: Z-Star Diamond/ Z-Star XV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavygolffeels Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Looks so good. cksurfdude and GolfSpy SAM 2 Quote GARSEN GRIP TESTER Driver: PING G400 MAX, Ventus Blue 6x Woods: COBRA F6 Baffler AD DI 8S Hybrid: CALLAWAY Apex Pro, Ventus Blue 8s Irons: SRIXON ZX5 mk2 5-6, ZX7 mk2 7-PW, Modus 120x Wedges: EDEL 50 C grind, 54 V grind, CLEVELAND 60 RTX6 Low Putter: YES Abbie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swood1994 Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Never tried a mini driver but would be so cool to get good at driver off the deck with this thing. I believe Tommy fleetwood had this I. The bag for Harbor Town The nostalgia is crazy high. Especially with the retro style head cover cksurfdude and Wib081 2 Quote Current WITB: Driver: Paradym 10.5 Ventus Black 6S Fairway: ST-Z 230 3-Wood (15°) HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.0 60 Official Test Hybrid: ST-Z 230 Hybrid (19°) Ventus Blue HB-8 Official Test Irons: MP-18 MMC (4-9) Wedges: Vokey SM8 (46.10F, 50.12F, 54.14F, 58.12D) Putter: Select Squareback 2 34.5 Ping Corded 88G PP58 grip double taped Ball: Pro-V1 (currently testing the Callaway Chrome Soft X LS Triple Track) Reviews: 2023 Red Rooster Sussex Glove Official Forum Test 2023 Mizuno Long Game Official Forum Test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
202 Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 I’m seriously considering one of these to replace my current driver. I don’t mind losing a few yards for a bit more control off the tee. cksurfdude, SteveGH7 and Wib081 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quigleyd Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 I think it looks fantastic. I have no need for one, but I want one. I played the OG mini for a season with pretty good success. I do wish it was a smidge smaller. Say 290cc instead of 304.. cksurfdude 1 Quote Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple diamond 10.5 Ventus black TR 6x 3 wood ; Callaway Paradym triple diamond 15 degree, Ventus black TR 7x Apex UW 19 degree, Ventus black TR 8x Utility Iron: Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility, Ventus blue HB 90X Irons: Callaway Apex MB 5-PW, KBS $ taper 130x Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw 50, 54, 58, KBS $ taper 130x Putter: Wilson Staff TM22, hand torched, KBS cutter putter shaft, Super stroke Pistol GT 1.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 On 4/18/2023 at 2:46 PM, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said: looks stunning. Again, it is a niche market. Good for those who use a 3w primarily off the tee as this should be more forgiving but harder off the deck. Could also be good for those who want to play drivers with their own shaping of shots. Anyone that can effectively hit a 3w off the deck can hit this off the deck. Imo it’s not as niche as some think. They typically sell out so there’s plenty of market demand for it GolfSpy SAM, cksurfdude and Vegan_Golfer_PNW 3 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegan_Golfer_PNW Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 44 minutes ago, RickyBobby_PR said: Anyone that can effectively hit a 3w off the deck can hit this off the deck. Imo it’s not as niche as some think. They typically sell out so there’s plenty of market demand for it Fair enough. To be a head that big sounds very challenging to hit of the deck cksurfdude 1 Quote Follow my journey to enjoying golf and going low Driver: Epic Max LS Ventus Black 6x 44.5" 3wHL: Rogue ST LS 75x Tensei AV Blue w/ xlink 7w: Apex UW 21* MMT 80S DI: Caley 01X 18* with KBS PGH Stiff plus 95g 4-AW: 0211 with KBS Tour Stiff 2.5* up 3/4" long, Soft stepped, MOI matched Wedges Zipcore Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 69*/35" in blue Ball: TBD Shot Tracking: Bag: Vessel VLX 2.0 Grip: Lamkin Sonar + Midsize My Reviews: Caley 01X Driving Iron Review 2023 Max Swing Speed Training and Speed Progress: Current Speed 120 in the MGS Speed Challenge (updated 3/15/23) TAIII #2 Review here: TAIII Impact #2 Putter ) Zipcore Tour Rack 54/full and 58/mid (review here) 0211 2019 Unofficial Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 49 minutes ago, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said: Fair enough. To be a head that big sounds very challenging to hit of the deck Is it harder to hit off the deck? Yes but so it a driver. It’s why I stated that anyone who can effectively hit a 3w off the deck can hit the mini driver off the deck. It’s the same technique. The number of amateurs that can effectively hit a 3w off the deck is small. Vegan_Golfer_PNW and cksurfdude 2 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
202 Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 I ordered the 13.5 degrees one yesterday.I wasn’t sure at first between the two lofts (11.5 vs 13.5) but decided to go with 13.5. I will test it at 11.5 degrees for sure to see how it performs. Thin2win and cksurfdude 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTKMAN Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 (edited) Hi all… I’m a club builder in Boise, ID. Thought I would share a tidbit on the new BRNR mini Driver. Being a club builder/restoration guy I’m always tinkering on clubs. The New BRNR sole weights labeled 1.5g & 13.5g are actually 3g & 14g given the weight of the screw. The Stealth Driver Sole weight will fit the BRNR min Driver, both the screw threads & weight diameter fit the BRNR perfectly, although the screw head is a Torx 20 not the standard Torx 25. I will no doubt be adding some draw bias to the head via hot melt which will require lowering the 13.5g rear weight to keep the SW on my spec. Stealth Driver weights can be bought on eBay in 2g to 14g so as I add hot melt weight, I can reduce the weight of the rear sole weight. Taylormade or the aftermarket may eventually sell replacement or additional weights, but thought this info was worth sharing. I love the mini drivers, I’ve played them for years! Edited April 22, 2023 by GTKMAN Mefffnocerous, Vegan_Golfer_PNW, GolfSpy SAM and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wib081 Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 19 hours ago, 202 said: I ordered the 13.5 degrees one yesterday. I wasn’t sure at first between the two lofts (11.5 vs 13.5) but decided to go with 13.5. I will test it at 11.5 degrees for sure to see how it performs. I’m thinking about ordering one myself was poking around the website and noticed they can be customized with a variety of shafts and grips! cksurfdude 1 Quote I’ve got a bad reeling about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin2win Posted April 23, 2023 Author Share Posted April 23, 2023 I went to the local golf shop today, no dice. They didn't have one and weren't sure when they would. cksurfdude 1 Quote WITB: Driver: SIM2 Max 12° - Accra TZ6 M4 FW Wood: Gen5 0311 7w Fujikura Motore X F3 Irons: ZX7 PW-7i, ZX5 6i-5i Wedges: Zipcore 50°, 58° Putter: MySpider X Cart: Onewheel XR+ Ball: Z-Star Diamond/ Z-Star XV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wib081 Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 That’s a bummer! I have to go to a golf galaxy about 40 minutes away that shows some to try and demo it. Gotta find an excuse cksurfdude 1 Quote I’ve got a bad reeling about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
202 Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Hi all… I’m a club builder in Boise, ID. Thought I would share a tidbit on the new BRNR mini Driver. Being a club builder/restoration guy I’m always tinkering on clubs. The New BRNR sole weights labeled 1.5g & 13.5g are actually 3g & 14g given the weight of the screw. The Stealth Driver Sole weight will fit the BRNR min Driver, both the screw threads & weight diameter fit the BRNR perfectly, although the screw head is a Torx 20 not the standard Torx 25. I will no doubt be adding some draw bias to the head via hot melt which will require lowering the 13.5g rear weight to keep the SW on my spec. Stealth Driver weights can be bought on eBay in 2g to 14g so as I add hot melt weight, I can reduce the weight of the rear sole weight. Taylormade or the aftermarket may eventually sell replacement or additional weights, but thought this info was worth sharing. I love the mini drivers, I’ve played them for years! Thank you for sharing that information. cksurfdude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
202 Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 I’m thinking about ordering one myself was poking around the website and noticed they can be customized with a variety of shafts and grips!Go for it. cksurfdude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
202 Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 That’s a bummer! I have to go to a golf galaxy about 40 minutes away that shows some to try and demo it. Gotta find an excuseTesting it before ordering is the best way to go about it. I couldn’t do that, but I have a good relationship with the local golf store and they will work with me, if needed, on finding the best shaft for it. cksurfdude and Wib081 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wib081 Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 So I got a chance to demo this lil guy today and whoa did I like it. Best shot on the trackman at golf galaxy below. Talking with the guy there he said order from TM with the swing speed I was getting and go X-Stiff. Consistently in the high 270’s for total distance with it cksurfdude, 202, Headhammer and 2 others 5 Quote I’ve got a bad reeling about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US_Navy_Retired Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Mine gets here tomorrow, will take it straight to the range. I am a firm believer in mini drivers, will let you guys know how it feels. GolfSpy SAM, cksurfdude, Wib081 and 3 others 6 Quote Driver: Callaway Paradyme Smoke Max, 9* stiff flex 5 wood: Sub 70 7 wood: Sub 70 Driving 2 iron: PXG 0311 X, reg flex steel 5-PW: Callaway Paradyme, 1/2" over, neutral lie, reg flex. 50/54/58 deg wedges: Sub 70 Putter: PXG GEN 1 Brandon, 35" shaft. Ball: Vice Pro Zero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wib081 Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, US_Navy_Retired said: Mine gets here tomorrow, will take it straight to the range. I am a firm believer in mini drivers, will let you guys know how it feels. I’m excited for you!!! Did you go stock or custom? I sure am now a believer just trying to convince my Better half it’s needed. She’s getting a new van so I like my odds Edited April 24, 2023 by Wib081 cksurfdude 1 Quote I’ve got a bad reeling about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US_Navy_Retired Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Wib081 said: I’m excited for you!!! Did you go stock or custom? I sure am now a believer just trying to convince my Better half it’s needed. She’s getting a new van so I like my odds I went 1/2" over on the shaft and a golf pride grip. I ordered the 11.5 deg model, my current mini is 13.5 cksurfdude 1 Quote Driver: Callaway Paradyme Smoke Max, 9* stiff flex 5 wood: Sub 70 7 wood: Sub 70 Driving 2 iron: PXG 0311 X, reg flex steel 5-PW: Callaway Paradyme, 1/2" over, neutral lie, reg flex. 50/54/58 deg wedges: Sub 70 Putter: PXG GEN 1 Brandon, 35" shaft. Ball: Vice Pro Zero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wib081 Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, US_Navy_Retired said: I went 1/2" over on the shaft and a golf pride grip. I ordered the 11.5 deg model, my current mini is 13.5 The 11.5 is what I hit and am planning to go with. Also different grip thinking lambkin crossline and the Kai’Li white shaft. US_Navy_Retired and cksurfdude 2 Quote I’ve got a bad reeling about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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