When taylormade launched the new sldr s driver, golf fans everywhere. The primary difference between the sldr 430 and the sldr 460 is the length of the club from face to back. It seems like it came out of nowhere with its introduction. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998. May 06, 2014 sldr driver since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention. Dec 01, 2014 taylormade has chosen to go with a simple look and design with this one. I actually put the sldr 460 in the bag in late 20 and even with all the other driver testing, it seemed to keep going back in the bag after i was done testing other. At 430ccs, the taylormade sldr 430 driver has the looks that scream bag me now. The sldr c is the sldr driver minus adjustable loftweight track. 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. Like the original, fullsize sldr driver, sldr 430 is engineered with a lowforward cg location. What the driver does do is give low spin for people that hit it farther than 250 and have a swing speed of 95 or above.
While ive had the longest drives ive hit all season, this driver may not be for everyone. As a result, the face of the sldr 430 looks taller and it has a round appearance as opposed to the 460 s ovaly look. I was curious what the difference was between the 2 in launch angle and spin. The sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any driver taylormade has ever produced.
It is not easy to hit and not forgiving, thats why the pros used it. We took the new taylormade sldr driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. Other than the colour, the sldr s features the same 460cc head with a. 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. They name three of their staff golfers, dustin johnson, when he started using the sldr. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape.
The s in sldr s presumably stands for silver, and so as you might expect, all of the clubs in the lineup feature silver crowns. Moving the cg forward in a driver is a monumental shift in metalwood thinking. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade sldr 430 find out. Since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention.
What the driver does do is give low spin for people that hit it farther than 250 and have a swing speed of 95. Buy the taylormade sldr 460 driver here watch the video. 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. Familiarizing yourself with some of the main designs or features of taylormade. The taylormade sldr 430 is obviously more compact and for some that just isnt going to cut it. Wedgesirons with excessive sole wear, groove wear, chrome wear, andor dings. Are you thinking about buying the taylormade r15 driver. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together some of the most innovative companies in their fields. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. R15 distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver. Workable and forgiving, the 915d3 driver delivers distance with. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to. These drivers offer golfers with excellent distance. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts.
Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. I was hoping some out there was able to hit tge 460 vs. Taylormade driver golf clubs the driver is a prominent golf club on the course, and having a highquality driver is essential, as the correct club will help you increase shot distance and accuracy. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade sldr 430. Oct 01, 20 taylormade recently introduced the sldr driver as a midseason release that came as a surprise to many in the golf world. Taylormade sldr driver vs four previous taylormade drivers. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade sldr driver and taylormade sldr 460 driver. 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.
Taylormade driver lefthanded golf clubs for sale ebay. The sldr c drivers low profile design will make for an easy launch performance off the tee. In a little over a month, the sldr has gone from tour prototype to mass production and general availability. 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. Rory mcilroy shares tips to improve your drive golfpass. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to longer drivers. After spending some time with the driver, its clear that the sldr is a worthy contender for the everyday golfer. Upon early spy shots of the sldr a lot has been made of the. Its lowspinning clubhead required many players to loft up generally after a fitting while the. Experienced golfers know what they are going to get from a taylormade sldr driver quality performance, good looks, and innovative technology.
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. Taylormade has chosen to go with a simple look and design with this one. Jan 20, 2014 high handicappers should opt for the sldr 460. This new driver is a srprs the new taylormade driver the sldr was a surprise srprs. He put the sldr driver on hurricane golfs frequency analyzer and at 45. My switch to taylormade clubs happened a few years ago after i attended a demo day and became completely infatuated with the burner 2. It had been suddenly spotted on tour, it wasnt white, it. Anyone that says that this driver is the most forgiving thing theyve ever hit is a class a hack.
Taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. Taylormade has done just that and were here to tell you the differences you see in the taylormade r15 driver and the taylormade sldr driver, and what the differences will mean for your game. Taylormade sldr c series vs taylormade sldr driver. The taylormade sldr tp driver offers maximum adjustability. These drivers offer golfers with excellent distance and control with a great feel of the face. Combined with the ultra low spin sldr driver, taylormade is going to have a lot of golfers singing their praises in 2014. What happens when you hit taylormades 2017 m1 460 driver against the companys sldr s driver. Lower profile designs for easy to launch performance. Sep 24, 20 taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. Taylormade r15 430 tp is a popular option on the higher end of the price range.
Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as titleist 915 d3 or taylormade womens r15. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. Because of the lack of branding on the head cover, it does seem more like a taylormade universal head cover as opposed to one that normally comes with the product. Lowforward cg promotes fast ball speed, high launch and low spin for phenomenal distance. In a little over a month, the sldr has gone from tour prototype to. Sldr 430 is the most subdued driver release in the recent history of taylormade. Taylormade r15 460 or taylormade sldr driver comparing. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. This is a on course and dry ball data test to show you the difference between taylormade s latest m1 driver for 2017 vs the old sldr which changed the game in cg placements. Sldr is built to help you hit longerstraighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spinrate and faster ball speed. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on.
It can also be hit off the deck if youve got a nice lie with relative ease. 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. In stark contrast to the horrific 20 offerings, the sldr 460 is a classy, understated, good looking club. Sldr would be taylormades fourth driver model in 20, joining r1, rbz stage 2 and r1. The distance is said to be accomplished by moving cg. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade sldr 430 duration. To purchase the taylormade sldr driver, visit our product page. When compared to the taylormade jetspeed driver, also at 10 degrees. Positioning the cg low and forward dramatically changes the way a taylormade driver behaves at impact by promoting faster ball speed and a lower spinrate two of the three key ingredients that generate more distance. The driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced golfer. The taylormade sldr driver succeeds the taylormade r1 driver and. While the sweet spot is fairly small and it isnt the most forgiving driver, it certainly is playable for decent driver of the golf ball.
Jan 09, 2017 what happens when you hit taylormades 2017 m1 460 driver against the companys sldr s driver. The new taylormade sldr c driver is designed with lowforward cg which promotes a faster ball speed resulting in a high launching, low spinning ball flight. The new sldr from taylormade has been touted as their longest driver ever, so we decided to test it in the cluboratory. Taylormade sldr c series is a popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. Golf clubs with dents, cracks, shaft bag wear, badly scratched heads, andor rattle in head. Which makes the sldr s slightly more forgiving than the sldr. The taylormade sldr driver is a successful blend of art and science, culminating in a driver for everyone with its sleek and clean appearance. The tourinspired head of the taylormade sldr 430 driver comes with a stunning modernclassic shape and a charcoalgray crown, all in a smaller head s.
Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such. Oct 03, 2014 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 story. This is the driver that better players have been waiting for taylormade to release. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as. I wanted to do this test because when the sldr came out more than three years ago its.
The reality is that, as far as taylormade drivers go, sldr 430 doesnt have the same mass market appeal as most of what taylormade releases. Familiarizing yourself with some of the main designs or features of taylormade driver lefthanded golf clubs can help you choose the models or complete sets that you like. A lot of people in this thread are saying the sldr s is the same as the sldr minus the adjustability. Taylormade sldr c driver discount prices for golf equipment. That is to say that sldr 430 is basically sldr 460, only smaller. If youre a lefthanded golfer in need of a decent set of drivers, you can check out the taylormade club sets for sale on ebay. Even though he has had some issues in the past where the shafts came out soft or firm out of tolerance, that wasnt the case with the taylormade sldr driver.
The new 460cc sldr has a moveable weight channel on the sole. So i test the expensive taylormade m5 driver against the 2014 taylormade sldr and see what kind of numbers we can get. Taylormade recently introduced the sldr driver as a midseason release that came as a surprise to many in the golf world. It features a comp cz shaft and it has a taylormade grip. This model is adjustable but, unfortunately, the wrench and headcover are not included or available. It does have a fairly big footprint, but its well proportioned and not too large in any given direction. Taylormade sldr 460 tp driver is in new condition and your satisfaction will be guaranteed. The driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced. 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.
The rest of the new sldr s family fits nicely into the same mold. Taylormade sldr mini driver left handed super reliable club and fairway finder off the tee. Positioning the cg low and forward dramatically changes the way a taylormade driver behaves at impact by. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf. I liked the 460 but hit it with the stock speeder 57, but will be putting an ilima 70s that i have in my 9015d. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre has a longest drive comp between the taylormade jetspeed vs sldr driver. Unfortunately i wont be able to get back to the store before ordering. The sldr tp driver features the new, redesigned sldr moveable weight. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. Soon after i also added a few of their longer clubs to my bag, including their rocketballz woods. Taylormades research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sld. 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.
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