I wanted to do this test because when the sldr came out more than three years ago its radically forward center of gravity changed the way drivers were designed, sold and talked about by golfers. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. The big, pearshaped sldr 460 definitely falls into this category, even though it can perform when its pushed but the taylormade sldr 430 driver is an entirely different. The taylormade sldr driver from last year was a huge success and for several reasons. The sldr was long, forgiving and had the ability to adjust to nearly everyones launch preference. However, both the sldr and sldr s have an identical feel while swinging. Over the past several years we have seen the company go from the traditional black driver, to white, back towards black more of a charcoal with the first sldr, go back to white with a special release of the sldr, and now, with the sldr s, the company has chosen to go. I went to a demo day its about a 2 12 hour drive from my place.
Last night we were in new york city to cover the live launch event taylormade had for the media. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. Taylormades sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center of gravity cg, going against the grain of the golf industry. Its lowspinning clubhead required many players to loft up generally after a fitting while the. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. This sliding weight shifts the clubheads cg horizontally toward either the heel, to promote a.
Distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver. Taylormade sldr c driver discount prices for golf equipment. The sldrs 460cubiccentimeter head inspires confidence behind the ball, with no painted racing stripe like the r1 or bizarre triangle like the. Taylormade recently introduced the sldr driver as a midseason release that came as a surprise to many in the golf world. When the taylormade sldr 430 driver was released it was the lowest launching, lowest spinning clubhead available. It had been suddenly spotted on tour, it wasnt white, it didnt have mwt, nor many of the other features we have come to expect from taylormade. It isnt a coincidence or a surprise that taylormade has stayed at or near the top of the golf club business for so long. Taylormade reinvents movable weight with new sldr this is. Taylormade sldr 460 tp driver is in new condition and your satisfaction will be guaranteed. The r15 430 now has an upgraded front track system that houses two moveable weights, 12.
Theres been a lot of buzz about the taylormade sldr drivers on the pro tour, but until recently the sldrs available to the public were primarily targeted to high handicap players looking for a gameimprovement club. When taylormade launched the new sldr s driver, golf fans. The latest addition, their fourth new driver this year with movable weight. Taylormade sldr mini driver lefthanded 001800571888 this item is being sold by cash converters parkdale, shop 5 383 nepean highway, victoria, 3195, and is supplied with a 90day warranty. Experienced golfers know what they are going to get from a taylormade sldr driver quality performance, good looks, and innovative technology. Since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention. Earlier this week we gave the world the first look at the new 2015 taylormade r15 driver. When taylormade launched the new sldr s driver, golf fans everywhere. The taylormade sldr driver is the newest taylormade driver and utilizes a sliding adjustable weight on the sole plate of the driver with an adjustable 12position hosel.
Read on to find out what you need to know about this quality driver to make an informed purchase. Taylormade r15 430 tp is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. At 430ccs, the taylormade sldr 430 driver has the looks that scream bag me now. It features a comp cz shaft and it has a taylormade grip. Which makes the sldr s slightly more forgiving than the sldr. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on the face. Combined with the ultra low spin sldr driver, taylormade is going to have a lot of golfers singing their praises in 2014. Jan 20, 2014 high handicappers should opt for the sldr 460. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts items including logo overruns from adams, adidas, ben hogan, callaway, cleveland, club glove, cobra, footjoy, mizuno, never compromise, nike, odyssey, ping, sun mountain, taylormade.
Dec 01, 2014 the sldr s makes another change in the direction for taylormade drivers. With a volume of 430cc, its 30cc smaller than the preexisting 460cc model. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together. Technology may not change, but you can always improve. Buy the taylormade sldr 460 driver here watch the video. Sldr adds more compact driver to line this is the loop golf digest. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market.
Now, the company has unveiled its everyman range of sldr s woods. They name three of their staff golfers, dustin johnson, when he started using the sldr driver he went from a 9 degree driver to a 10. I was fit for a 14 head and the shop had none so i went online and seeing as i was fit for a 14, bought an sldr s 14 bonded driver. The sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any driver taylormade has ever produced. When compared to the taylormade jetspeed driver, also at 10 degrees.
I was fit for a 14 head and the shop had none so i went online and seeing as i. Taylormade mens sldr c class driver, right hand, graphite, stiff, 9. Lowforward cg promotes fast ball speed, high launch and low spin for phenomenal distance. October 8, 20 the first time i saw pictures of it on the internet i thought it looked somewhat unrefined. This is a on course and dry ball data test to show you the difference between taylormades latest m1 driver for 2017 vs the old sldr which. Lower profile designs for easy to launch performance. The taylormade sldr tp driver offers maximum adjustability. The truth is taylormade dont know, or arent sharing exactly what the letter refers to. Sep 24, 20 taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. This new driver is a srprs the new taylormade driver the sldr was a surprise srprs. Sldr is built to help you hit longerstraighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spinrate and faster ball speed.
Taylormade reinvents movable weight with new sldr this. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. The taylormade sldr c series driver offers maximum distance, maximum control, and maximum value. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. Other than the colour, the sldr s features the same 460cc head with a. Taylormade is claiming the smaller head promotes improved workability. Soon after i also added a few of their longer clubs to my bag, including their rocketballz woods.
Fake or not taylormade sldrs general equipment talk. Before i received the shaft i ended up hitting the 460 during a driver challenge with the new nike 2. Having got used to the discretion of the speed pocket in the fairway woods and hybrids, which gets to be minim alist in the new speedblade irons, the rail of the sole of the new star of taylormade golf, the sldr driver, looks rather disproportionate. The sldrs 460cubiccentimeter head inspires confidence behind the.
My switch to taylormade clubs happened a few years ago after i attended a demo day and became completely infatuated with the burner 2. With such a successful release from taylormade it was interesting to see what they would come up with next. May 30, 2014 with that in mind, let me set the scene. Today, we tell you whether or not 2015 is any better than 2014. The new taylormade driver the sldr was a surprise srprs. Find taylormade sldr driver and taylormade sldr 460 driver from a vast selection of golf clubs. A blue 20gram weight slides on a track located on the front of the sole. The sldr tp driver features the new, redesigned sldr moveable weight technology, which allows players to adjust their sidetoside.
The sldr has its sliding weight track in the front of the driver, which creates the highlaunchlowspin conditions that taylormade has been touting for years. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Dec 18, 20 with a volume of 430cc, its 30cc smaller than the preexisting 460cc model. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. Adjusting a taylormade sldr driver clubs, grips, shafts. This adjustment can provide you with up to 30 yards of shot dispersion, meaning you can adjust your ball flight to either correct or enhance a particular shot shape. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure its still relevant. In a little over a month, the sldr has gone from tour prototype to mass production and general availability. Nov 04, 2015 the taylormade r15 430 driver has all the aspects of the sldr 430 driver but has been tested and confirmed as a more forgiving design. Taylormade sldr c series vs taylormade sldr driver. Were told sldr 430 will spin even less than sldr 460, which presumably means golfers will need to more loft still compared to sldr.
The sldr also comes with the sldr weight which is a movable weight that shifts the clubheads cg horizontally toward either the heel, to promote a draw, or. Titleist ap1 irons 4 gw cleveland 588 rtx 54 deg wedge cleveland 588 rtx 58 deg wedge taylormade sldr driver sldr tag came off last year wilson staff spine 3 wood wilson staff spine 5 wood titleist stand bag with 14 individual club slots clubs and bag are. Needless to say the next day i bought the 460 as well. What happens when you hit taylormades 2017 m1 460 driver against the companys sldr s driver.
This model is adjustable but, unfortunately, the wrench and headcover are not included or available. This is the driver that better players have been waiting for taylormade to release. By dmcnab, october 25, 2015 in clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. The sldr s makes another change in the direction for taylormade drivers. It has a 20g weight on the sole, which slides inside a rail that goes from the heel area to the toe giving golfers the ability to create 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. The sldr s also comes in 12, 14 and 16degree models, the latter the highestlofted 460 cubiccentimeter driver the company has ever introduced. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. With a clubhead thats larger and more forgiving than the 430cc model, the 460 sldr driver packs a serious punch for highspinners and other golfers alike. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. This sliding weight shifts the clubheads cg horizontally toward either the heel, to promote a draw, or toward the toe, to promote a fade.
Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf industry ever since. The new sldr from taylormade has been touted as their longest driver ever, so we decided to test it in the cluboratory. The sldr c is the sldr driver minus adjustable loftweight track. Oct 08, 20 october 8, 20 the first time i saw pictures of it on the internet i thought it looked somewhat unrefined. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra mens fly z xl driver or taylormade rbz stage 2. After spending some time with the driver, its clear that the sldr is a worthy contender for the everyday golfer. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to longer drivers. The distance is said to be accomplished by moving cg center of gravity low and forward to promote a higher launch with much lower spin and faster ball speeds across the face. Sldr 460 driver, it features the same big 460cc clubhead, sliding 20. Com equipment insider taylormades sldr driver, currently the no.
The sldr streamlines taylormades driver technologies into an. Sldr 430 also incorporates the same innovative sliding weight mechanism taylormade introduced with the sldr 460. Taylormades loftsleeve allows for 12 positions and a range of loft adjustment plus or minus 1. Taylormade started the movable weight trend almost a decade ago, and they havent stopped. If youre shopping for taylormade sldr drivers, but cant figure out the. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. It has a 20gram moveable weight located on the sole that can be adjusted to promote a draw or fade. Taylormade sldr c series is a popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. A lot of people in this thread are saying the sldr s is the same as the sldr minus the adjustability. Here at miles of golf we independently tested sldr compared to the r1 driver on the trackman launch monitor. Loft up mindset continues as taylormade unveils sldr s. It seems like it came out of nowhere with its introduction. The driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced golfer.
Its low and forward center of gravity cg promotes fast ball speed, high launch, and low spin for phenomenal distance, and the lower profile design provides for easytolaunch performance. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade sldr driver and taylormade sldr 460 driver. Collection is available 7 daysaweek during our trading hours. The sldr tp driver features the new, redesigned sldr moveable weight technology, which allows players to adjust their sidetoside trajectory and finetune the perfect shot shape. One thing that the sldr is missing is taylormades face angle adjuster, a sole plate on taylormades r1, r11s and r11 drivers that allowed golfers to adjust the face angle to.
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