The g30 plays beautifully and my miss hits were flying farther than. A beginner is quite happy to get the ball in the air and get a little more out of shots which are on the poorer end of the scale. Buy the taylormade sldr 460 driver here watch the video. The sldr s driver is available in 10, 12, 14, and 16 degrees of loft. The taylormade sldr tp driver offers maximum adjustability. S sorting out the sldr driver selections from taylormade.
Moving the cg forward in a driver is a monumental shift in metalwood thinking. Which makes the sldr s slightly more forgiving than the sldr. 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. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. Last days of taylormade r1 driver golf business monitor. Longest drive comp taylormade jetspeed vs sldr youtube. Oct 27, 2014 true to its name, the sldr mini is a tiny, 260cc version of the sldr, but without all the sliding weights and adjustable lofts. And that is the odd thing because the sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any other taylormade driver, which means i should be launching this thing into the sky. Also, there isnt much reason to get a sldr s if you already own a sldr. Taylormade s sldr fairway wood has been on the pga tour for less than a month, but the new line has already received high marks from a number of. The launch and spin are higher on both models as well so you can go back to your normal loft or somewhere in between. I had the sldr 430 and currently play the m1 430 and find the m1 to be a. Taylormade mens sldr stock golf driver, right hand.
The taylormade sldr driver is a successful blend of art and science, culminating in a driver for everyone with a sleek and clean appearance. The sldr c drivers low profile design will make for an easy launch performance off the tee. Jan 09, 2017 what happens when you hit taylormades 2017 m1 460 driver against the companys sldr s driver. With the release of the sldr driver taylormade has taken ball flight to. For me, the r7 425 is the epitome of driver aesthetics, and, at a glance, the sldr 430 could pass as its twin. Jan 20, 2014 this is far and away the best looking driver taylormade has released in ages. Other than the new silver satin crown and black face look, this is. The difference then for beginner clubs and tp clubs comes in the feel versus the result.
Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway womens xr driver or taylormade m2. Upgrades to the taylormade sldr tour driver 3balls blog. Since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on the face. 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. With lofts up to 16 degrees, the taylormade sldr s driver is designed to.
Theyre also shorter than a standard driver, at only 43. For those seeking the tp version, the shaft is a fujikura motore speeder shaft. What if in addition to the reinvention of moveable weights, the sldr was the first black driver taylormade released since the r9 series. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. I dont think there is a definitive winner or loser between these two clubs. With the recent announcement of the new taylormade sldr s line of woods. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on. May 01, 2015 technology may not change, but you can always improve. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very. Im sure i would get used to it and taylormade likely changed it up because theyve used white 2 years in a row, but i still prefer the white. Several testers commented that the ball seemed to compress and then jump off the face. The sldr mini driver captivated golfers on all skill levels by delivering better 3wood performance from the tee, said brian bazzel, taylormade s senior director of metalwood creation. Taylormade is constantly pushing the limits of innovation, working to give you more speed, more distance and more accuracy every time you tee it up. The message with the sldr was to loft up, because taylormade knew the sldr wasnt the most forgiving driver theyd ever made.
These factory authentic taylormade shaft adaptors allow for multiple shaft and length options to be used in the sldr drivers for less than the cost of reshafting. Dec 01, 2014 i purchased the taylormade sldr s mid season 2014. Jan 21, 2014 rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre has a longest drive comp between the taylormade jetspeed vs sldr driver and tests which goes furthest using gc2 technology. The sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any driver taylormade has ever produced. Sldr vs sldr tp general equipment talk mygolfspy forum. 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. This allows you to play a driver with a higher loft, which in turn makes it more forgiving and easier to hit and this is really the key benefit of this driver. Difference between breaking 80 and breaking 90 where can we slash strokes.
The golf equipment titan has dominated the market since the debut of the r7 and hasnt looked back. Jul 23, 2018 it was the first driver to go allout for lowforward weighting to deliver high launch with low spin, and it also showcased a sliding weight, rather than just moveable weights. The adjustability itself is one way golfers can negate their bad shots, but strikes away from the sweetspot also made little difference to the flight or carry. In my opinion tm has many other drivers that look better at the approach sitting behind the ball. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. With allowances for the fact that different drivers occupy different. These drivers offer golfers with excellent distance and control with a great feel of the face. Sep 25, 2014 to tour or not to tour is a common question of midhandicappers, whether they prefer titleist 9s or the taylormade sldr drivers.
What i look for in my driver is a color combination between the tee box, the club, and the ball to maximize my concentration. The sldr feels the worst spins the least in my opinion. 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. A lot of people in this thread are saying the sldr s is the same as the sldr minus the adjustability. Apr 07, 2014 the sldr mini driver almost certainly wont be longer than your driver, and it may not prove to be more forgiving or more accurate than your driver either, but as a hybrid of sorts between a driver and a 3wood, it fills the space nicelyeven if were only hearing about that space for the first time today. Its meant to bridge the gap between the 460cc head of the sldr and the 160cc head of a sldr 3 wood. Ive done two different test for myself with my current sldr 460 tp 11. S sorting out the sldr driver selections from taylormade great golf deals blog with the recent announcement of the new taylormade sldr s line of woods and irons along with the just released sldr white driver and sldr mini driver it has many golfers wondering just what the heck is the difference between all these sldr clubs. In 2004, with the release of the r7 quad driver, taylormade brought movable. The sldr weight slides on the track and never comes loose from the clubhead. Taylormade are promoting the sldr driver with the line of more distance.
We took the new taylormade sldr driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. Sep 19, 2014 to purchase the taylormade sldr tp driver. Taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. The major difference between the sldr 460 and the sldr 430 is the. R15 distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver.
I think that both r15s are great drivers but if you have no problem hitting your current sldr than you can probably stick with it. Taylormade s research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sldr driver. The taylormade m2 was the driver i used for most of 2017 so it was going to be interesting to see if there were clear improvements with the m4. Taylormade sldr driver vs four previous taylormade drivers. 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. Nov 21, 20 taylormades sldr fairway wood has been on the pga tour for less than a month, but the new line has already received high marks from a number of players, including justin rose and d. While the sldrs loft sleeve looks different, it fits the r1. In preparation for augusta, taylormade unveiled the sldr mini driver and then, just last. Unfollow taylormade sldr driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. With taylormade coming out with more clubs than any other manufacturer, the sldr s shouldnt really be a surprise to any sldr owners out there. The differences are subtle and arent worth the loss in money. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre has a longest drive comp between the taylormade jetspeed vs sldr driver and tests which goes furthest using gc2 technology. Oct 08, 20 yes, he is the best on the green in regulation stats, but this time he won with the taylormade sldr driver 10.
Taylormade sldr driver v taylormade jetspeed driver. Learn more about the topsellers in our taylormade driver line. Distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver. The sldr c is the sldr driver minus adjustable loftweight track. The driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced golfer. The new m3m4 has a silver finish that reminds me of the sldr.
Sldrs sliding weight allows you to shift the cg far enough to promote a sidetoside trajectory change of up to 30 yards. Sldr is built to help you hit longerstraighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spinrate and faster ball speed. Weve been conditioned as consumerists to think that newer better. To slide the weight to any of the 21 positions on the track, simply loosen the screw, slide the weight, then tighten the screw. Here are some of the new features of taylormade sldr driver. Since then, the r series continued to be the flagship series of taylormade, until.
At last, two sldr models have fallen into our hands, one standard and one tp, with which our prejudices have faded. Taylormade m2 driver test took place on the range and the course at saadiyat beach gc in abu dhabi. The increased size gives you more stability and forgiveness on misshits, which makes it easy to launch off the ground as well as a breeze off the tee. First day offered it white and then this may in black. The taylormade drivers in this collection feature lofts from 9 degrees up to.
The differences between a standard sldr and a sldr tour driver may be slight, but they can change your swing in a noticeable way. I personally like the feel of r15 the best but then again thats my driver so thats what im use to. Combined with the ultra low spin sldr driver, taylormade is going to have a lot of. Golfmagic took both taylormade sldr driver and taylormade jetspeed driver 10.
Sldr is a whole lot more interesting if r1 black doesnt exist. Sep 10, 20 taylormade are promoting the sldr driver with the line of more distance through more loft as the head creates much less backspin than other models. If anything, in their zeal to make the best drivers. The easy, and intuitive, sldr sliding weight offers 21 different weight configurations, allowing you to dial in the exact shot shape that. The primary difference between the sldr 430 and the sldr 460 is the length of the club from face to back. I believe they had made improvements in each generation to the sound and feel of the driver while maintaining most of the low spin characteristics they had in the sldr. Mar, 2017 i currently have an sldr 12 driver that ive not really hit that well 230 max carry in winter conditions uk my old r11 used to rocket all seasons same shaft etc,im thinking of picking up an m1m2 head 2016 model but would like peoples thoughtshave you guys tried or own either and what have. The r15 is a lot more forgiving than the sldr, both the 460 and 430. As a comparison, the sldr has only one 20g weight, while the r15 driver has.
Earlier this week we gave the world the first look at the new 2015 taylormade r15 driver last night we were in new york city to cover the live launch event taylormade had for the media. I did a brief read thru on the spec sheets and really didnt find any glaring difference to offset the cost if i was gonna but one and reshaft anyway. Jul 29, 20 what if in addition to the reinvention of moveable weights, the sldr was the first black driver taylormade released since the r9 series. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to longer drivers. May 06, 2014 the sldr s mini drivers clubhead has a larger and deeper face than taylormades 155cc sldr 15 fairway. The shaft on the sldr s driver is the fujikura speeder shaft with a length of 44. Taylormade s sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center of gravity cg, going against the grain of the golf industry. It might even look like the gamechanger i think taylormade thinks it is. Mar 07, 2014 whats the differences between the sldr and sldr tp. Taylormade m1 vs taylormade r7 superquad mygolfspy. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape.
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