First of all, the original sldr 460 driver was released at the end of 20 and is currently the most popular driver on tour. Before i talk about what sldr is, i have to tell you what sldr isnt. It comes in lofts of 10, 12, 14 and 16 and taylormade say. Sep 25, 2014 the differences between a standard sldr and a sldr tour driver may be slight, but they can change your swing in a noticeable way.
Taylormades sldr has had a fast takeup on both the main tours. 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. Weve been conditioned as consumerists to think that newer better. The sldr fairway and rescue, like the driver, are a more. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. Sldr vs sldr tp general equipment talk mygolfspy forum. 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. The primary difference between the sldr 430 and the sldr 460 is the length of the club from face to back. Finally, a 3wood designed for the tee taylormade noticed that tour pros and better amateurs hit their 3wood off the tee a lot more frequently than from the fairway, so we embraced that insight and created a new golf club that incorporates our cutting edge metalwood technology, including the distanceenhancing speed pocket, and sized it between a 3wood and. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to longer drivers. The taylormade sldr driver from last year was a huge success and for several reasons.
Alan unruh, pga professional discusses the features of the taylormade r1 driver and the taylormade sldr driver. Earlier this week we gave the world the first look at the new 2015 taylormade r15 driver. The taylormade sldr tp driver offers maximum adjustability. Maybe well wait to see if the r15 3w will bring us 32 more yards, 17 from rbz technology plus 15 from2015 technology i dont know about you guys but im disappointed with the results. The sldr is certainly a different animal from the past few drivers from.
Sldr isnt like when callaway released an ultralightweight, seminiche driver where they can argue theyre not flooding the market. 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 driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced golfer. Taylormade has actually made the speed pocket in the sldr. The 430 taylormade sldr driver specs include the lofts weve already discussed, along with. 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. Taylormade sldr c series vs taylormade sldr driver. 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. Taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it.
Lowforward cg promotes fast ball speed, high launch and low spin for phenomenal distance. Taylormades sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center of gravity cg, going against the grain of the golf industry. I dont think there is a definitive winner or loser between these two clubs. The difference then for beginner clubs and tp clubs comes in the feel versus the result. And instead of the r1s two cg options, the sldr offers 21 different cg locations that are mapped out on the drivers sole between the drivers heel and toe. Taylormade sldr c driver discount prices for golf equipment. The most noticeable technological difference is the sldr s loft is not adjustable.
Since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention. Taylormade m3 and m4 line led by drivers with new twist on face. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. I think its just that the sldr has the adjustable sleeve.
Today, we tell you whether or not 2015 is any better than 2014. Buy the taylormade sldr 460 driver here watch the video. At last, two sldr models have fallen into our hands, one standard and one tp, with which our prejudices have faded. Perhaps thats because taylormade s research and design technicians work with pga tour players to fine tune their products before releasing them to the general public.
What im really getting at though is to see if anyone has seen any noticeable changes between the clubs. 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 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. Mar 07, 2014 whats the differences between the sldr and sldr tp. 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. The sldr tp driver features the new, redesigned sldr moveable weight technology, which allows players to adjust their sidetoside. The company claims this is the best driver theyve produced, so we were keen to see what all the fuss was about.
The taylormade sldr 430 tp is their top of the line driver. Without favouritism or favour we carried a representative test and talk you through the results. I left the neutral setting and moved the sldr weight two clicks to the toe which gave me the perfect feel and flight. R15 distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver. Lower profile designs for easy to launch performance. To learn more about these taylormade drivers, visit our blog. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range.
When youre comparing the current crop of sldr drivers, keep an eye out for these changes and upgrades that are only part of the package with a taylormade sldr tp driver. The sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any driver taylormade has ever produced. May 06, 2014 the sldr s mini drivers clubhead has a larger and deeper face than taylormades 155cc sldr 15 fairway. By mike stachura when you first get a look at taylormades new sldr driver as in slider, you notice right away the adjustable slot mechanism on the sole. The new sldr from taylormade has been touted as their longest driver ever, so we decided to test it in the cluboratory. Taylormade s sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center of gravity cg, going against the grain of the golf industry. Dec 10, 2014 the taylormade sldr driver from last year was a huge success and for several reasons. The taylormade sldr is mygolfspys 2014 most wanted driver. The tp tour preferred version features a fujikura motore speeder tour. If you find a lower price on shop all taylormade drivers somewhere else, well match it with our best price guarantee. Jan 20, 2014 this is far and away the best looking driver taylormade has released in ages. Sldr is built to help you hit longerstraighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spinrate and faster ball speed. Taylormade mens sldr c class driver, right hand, graphite, regular, 9. These clubs are hotrods, better suited to a drag race than a grand prix circuit.
Driven to lead the industry in product innovation, taylormade is committed to exploring new frontiers, pushing the limits of. In my opinion tm has many other drivers that look better at the approach sitting behind the ball. Dec 01, 2014 i purchased the taylormade sldr s mid season 2014. With such a successful release from taylormade it was interesting to see what they would come up with next. Taylormade s research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sldr driver. What i look for in my driver is a color combination between the tee box, the club, and the ball to maximize my concentration. By lofting up, you can generate serious distance gains regardless of swing speed with sldr s, which has low and forward cg properties, along with a.
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. May 01, 2015 technology may not change, but you can always improve. The new sldr from taylormade has been touted as their longest driver ever, so we. Taylormade reinvents movable weight with new sldr golf. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. Yes, he is the best on the green in regulation stats, but this time he won with the taylormade sldr driver 10. The stock shaft is a real deal fujikura motore speeder 7. Upgrades to the taylormade sldr tour driver 3balls blog. M3 and m4 drivers fueled by new research that leads to face with multiple. What happens when you hit taylormades 2017 m1 460 driver against the companys sldr s driver. 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. In this video i test the taylormade sldr driver against its four immediate predecessors, the r1, r11s, r11 and r9. The differences between a standard sldr and a sldr tour driver may be slight, but they can change your swing in a noticeable way.
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. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Oct 08, 20 october 8, 20 the first time i saw pictures of it on the internet i thought it looked somewhat unrefined. It doesnt seem like theres that much of a difference between the sldr and the sldr s. He put the sldr driver on hurricane golfs frequency analyzer and at 45. To purchase the taylormade sldr driver, visit our product page. The sldr was long, forgiving and had the ability to adjust to nearly everyones launch preference.
Sep 19, 2014 alan unruh, pga professional discusses the features of the taylormade r1 driver and the taylormade sldr driver. The ability to convince you that you need to trade in the driver you bought last year for this newer model is an art in itself. Sep 24, 20 taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. Distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver. Taylormades new sldr mini driver is the companys answer to the. I was hoping r15 driver would be at least 15 yards longer since the rbz 3w was 17 yards longer then. Whats the differences between the sldr and sldr tp. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on.
It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on the face. Taylormade offers a wide variety of drivers for all different player types. Taylormades research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sldr driver. Taylormade golf innovators since the beginning since the creation of the first metalwood in 1979, the taylormade golf company has established a legacy of breaking from tradition to reach new thresholds of performance. 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 taylormade m3 and m4 family of woods are led by a pair of drivers. Taylormade sldr c series is a popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. The folks at tmag sent me the alpha version the tp model in 10. Normally im pretty up on my tech and its probably something small im missing but im stumped and know no better place to ask so here goes. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. 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.
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. The standard fujikura speeder 67 shaft x, s, r and m available. Our tester was a little surprised that the new taylormade sldr rescue did not have any kind of sldr technology that the matching drivers utilize. Last night we were in new york city to cover the live launch event taylormade had for the media. Many golf gearheads are quick to point out that taylormades sliding weight track is nothing new very similar technology first appeared on mizunos mp600 drivers in 2007. Comparing taylormade m2 and taylormade sldr driver. 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. As far as the differences between sldr 460 and sldr 430, the more compact head, which comes in a modernclassic shape, is supposed to spin less and offer.
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. Taylormade bucked conventional wisdom by introducing a driver that featured a lowforward center of gravity cg which according to taylormade engineers produces a highlaunch lowspinning drive which is the holy grail for optimal distance. Taylormade sldr mini tp driver discount prices for golf. Now, the company has unveiled its everyman range of sldr s woods. Sep 19, 2014 to purchase the taylormade sldr driver, visit our product page. 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. We hit both the sldr and its predecessor, the r1 black, on our gc2 launch monitor on the range at stoke park golf club. 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.
Ian poulter races in f1 virtual spanish grand prix, has tough weekend at the digital track. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Although the sldr is not nearly as adjustable as the race stripe crowned r1. To tour or not to tour is a common question of midhandicappers, whether they prefer titleist 9s or the taylormade sldr drivers.
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