Taylormade launches the new R9 driver for 2009 in Japan with two models. The standard 420cc R9 and the Japan market only, USGA conforming 460cc R9 Max.

The new R9 Max Driver from Taylormade Japan features Flight Control Technology (FCT) which lets the player adjust, face angle, loft and lie. The R9 also has one back weight port with a 4g weight  (MWT) to promote a deeper CG and increase MOI for forgiveness and optimal trajectory. Classic club head shape with high MOI for easy launch and maximum performance. The R9 Max also features TM's Inverted Cone Technology milled directly to the inner side of the face which creates an expanded COR zone. The R9 Max also uses Ultra Thin Wall technology allowing for thinner club head walls for weight savings.

The stock shaft is the new Fujikura Motore (Japan version) available in Regular (53g mid kick), Stiff/Regular (55g mid kick), Stiff (64g mid-high kick) and X-Stiff (65g mid-high kick) flexes.

The R9 Max is also available with the Fujikura Motore F1 TP 65J (Japan version) in Stiff (68.5g low-mid kick) or X-Stiff (70g low-mid kick) at an additional charge.

 The R9 Max is also  available from Taylormade Japan with top of the line Japanese Market shafts including the Fujikura Japan Motore Speeder VC6.0, Graphite Design Tour AD EV-6 and Diamana Kai'li 60 at an additional charge.