TaylorMade announces the BRNR Mini Driver, paying homage to the Ti Bubble 2 from the mid-1990s.
This model combines retro aesthetics with modern technology and performance, continuing TaylorMade’s throwback theme among the Mini Driver franchise.
The 304cc BRNR Mini features a modern twist with a reimagined K-sole resembling the Ti Bubble 2. The K-sole helps the club glide smoothly through the turf while reducing resistance and promoting a consistent strike. This enables golfers to have “driver off the deck” distance with the consistency of higher lofted fairway woods.
Two movable weights on the sole – a 13g weight in the back and a 1.5g weight in the front – can be modified to create dynamically different results and ball flights. In the standard setting with the 13g weight in the back, it provides the optimal blend of long distance, forgiveness and versatility. Moving the 13g weight to the front produces a low spin setting for longer distance with a piercing trajectory and increased roll out. This setting reduces spin by approximately 200 RPMs.
TaylorMade is paying homage to the Ti Bubble 2 from the mid-1990s.
The 304 c.c. BRNR Mini combines retro aesthetics with modern technology, continuing TaylorMade’s throwback theme in the Mini Driver franchise.
It features a modern twist with a reimagined K-sole resembling the Ti Bubble 2. The K-sole is used to help the club glide smoothly through the turf while reducing resistance and promoting a consistent strike, enabling some golfers to have “driver off the deck” distance with the consistency of higher lofted fairway woods.
Two movable weights on the sole – a 13 g weight in the back and a 1.5 g weight in the front – can be modified to create dynamically different results and ball flights.
In the standard setting with the 13g weight in the back, it provides an enhanced blend of long distance, forgiveness and versatility. Moving the 13g weight to the front produces a low spin setting for longer distance with a piercing trajectory and increased roll out. This setting reduces spin by approximately 200 RPMs.
While the BRNR Mini Driver can benefit a wide range of golfers, it best fits two use cases.
First, better players seeking a club they can play off the tee with enhanced accuracy while still maximizing distance. Select Tour professionals opt for Mini Driver because it tightens dispersion for powerful players with ultra-fast ball speeds without sacrificing too much distance. Players in this category also like hitting it off the deck, making it a valuable weapon on second shots into long par fives.
The second common use case is for golfers who struggle with the driver, making it an option for players who find 460 c.c. drivers challenging to hit, especially those who hit down on the ball and fail to optimize launch with larger heads. For these players, the BRNR Mini Driver provides an advantage over three wood because of its larger face, which adds forgiveness and more face area for contact.
BRNR has already seen usage on the PGA Tour, both at the Masters and RBC Heritage, including Tommy Fleetwood gaming the BRNR 13.5-degree mini driver.
“BRNR has been very popular in testing with tour players, especially at the first major of the year as a potential fairway finder on demanding tee shots and on approach shots on par fives. Players are always looking for a club that can be versatile and reliable off the tee and BRNR checks both of those boxes. Being able to adjust the weights to match the ball flight the player is looking for allows this club to be something that provides distance and shot-shaping ability that can be crucial at narrower courses,” said Keith Sbarbaro, vice president of tour operations for TaylorMade.
Revitalizing the Mini Driver franchise as a homage to the past began in 2019 with the reinvention of the Original One, celebrating the club’s 40th anniversary and the launch of the first metalwood driver.
The 300 Mini Driver further elevated the franchise in 2021. Following that success, BRNR continues the legacy of bringing back iconic 300 c.c.-sized drivers that have defined the brand over the years.
Drawing inspiration from the Ti Bubble 2 driver, the BRNR Mini features the original design’s copper and black hues. It maintains critical stylistic elements such as the mid-’90s TaylorMade logo, while possessing advanced technology and material usage.Every component was designed to create a nostalgic experience.
The UST ProForce 65 shaft is revitalized and dressed in black and copper to resemble the original Burner Bubble. A SuperStroke S-Tech grip (50 g) adds to the aesthetic, while a retro-inspired barrel headcover completes the package.
“The BRNR Mini Driver is a modern interpretation of a classic driver, showcasing our long-standing heritage in the sport. While it has retro aesthetics, it’s no showpiece to hang in your office. It has the horsepower to attack golf courses and can be a major asset in the hands of the right golfer. We aimed to balance throwback elements with modern looks, technology and performance,” said Tomo Bystedt, senior director of product creation, metalwoods and carbonwood for TaylorMade.
BRNR Mini Driver is available on here as of Monday and at retail on April 21. BRNR has an MSRP of $599.99 Cdn. and will be offered in lofts of 11.5 and 13.5 degrees. The UST Mamiya ProForce 65 – Retro Burner Edition 65 (X,S,R) is the stock shaft offering. BRNR comes stock with SuperStroke S-Tech 50g Grip (Black/Copper).
