Address view the crown features a satinsilver finish that is considerably lighter than the dark sldr model. 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. New listing taylormade sldr s driver 12 deg speeder 47 lite ladies flex righthanded 65452a. Oct 01, 20 taylormade recently introduced the sldr driver as a midseason release that came as a surprise to many in the golf world. It has taylormades new sliding weight track, which like all other driver mechanisms adds weight. By keely levins taylormade started the movable weight trend almost a decade ago, and they havent stopped. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade sldr driver and taylormade sldr 460 driver. 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. 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 is committed to exploring new frontiers, pushing the limits of product manufacturing, and constantly pursuing the next great breakthrough in golf. The taylormade r15 driver is designed for golfers who want full adjustability and control over the performance of their clubs. When taylormade launched the new sldr s driver, golf fans everywhere began asking whats new.
Taylormades research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sldr driver. Taylormade sldr 460 driver buy and sell on sidelineswap. Sldr was originally slated for launch in early 2014 as the first complete reimagination of taylormades flagship driver since r7. Taylormade sldr c driver discount prices for golf equipment. Jun 19, 2014 rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest taylormade sldr s driver. Driven to lead the industry in product innovation, taylormade is committed to exploring new frontiers, pushing the limits of product manufacturing, and constantly pursuing the.
Last friday, i came home to find that my friends at taylormade had surprised me by sending me their new sldr driver said to be their longest ever to test out a week before other commoners like myself could buy it. Other than the colour, the sldr s features the same 460cc head with a. Thats why taylormade s company leadership is so excited about its new sldr driver. The sldr s is a solid, attractive driver that will certainly help low to mid handicap golfers that want the new, lowforward cg performance. Since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention. By christian nicolini, equipment writer taylormade has introduced the new sldr s driver for the summer but unlike other models introduced to the market in recent memory, the brand hasnt rewritten the rules for what the club should do. That means longer carry distances and longer overall distance.
Taylormade s research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sldr driver. Taylormades sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center of gravity cg, going against the grain of the golf industry. Adjusting a taylormade sldr driver clubs, grips, shafts. The easy adjusting sldr driver has a 460cc head and can be tuned to fit tour pros and. This is the driver that better players have been waiting for taylormade to release. Sep 10, 20 the taylormade sldr driver succeeds the taylormade r1 driver and there are a lot of significant changes from the previous model we liked the r1 and thought it was one of the better adjustable taylormade drivers, but for most of the golfing population the additional fitting elements made it fractionally too heavy to get going. Easy to use sldr movable weight promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. Taylormade sldr driver golf club for sale online ebay. Incredibly, we still reckon its a greatlooking driver, even though its footprint is smaller. Taylormade recently introduced the sldr driver as a midseason release that came as a surprise to many in the golf world. By dmcnab, october 25, 2015 in clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. May 29, 2014 whilst taylormade has a reputation for launching a new driver every few months, the truth is they are all good.
With a volume of 430cc, its 30cc smaller than the preexisting 460cc model hooray rudimentary arithmetic. The sldr s makes another change in the direction for taylormade 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. The taylormade site has the specs for both shafts listed as the same. Using the low, forward center of gravity cg introduced in the sldr line, along with the sliding weight track that adds speed pocketlike functionality, the r15 is a lowspin driver, with a bigger sweet spot. At 430ccs, the taylormade sldr 430 driver has the looks that scream bag me now. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. The taylormade sldr driver succeeds the taylormade r1 driver and. The taylormade sldr driver succeeds the taylormade r1 driver and there are a lot of significant changes from the previous model we liked the r1 and thought it was one of the better adjustable taylormade drivers, but for most of the golfing population the additional fitting elements made it fractionally too heavy to get going now with the sldr driver, the moveable. Jan 09, 2017 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. 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 changed the. 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. Sldr is built to help you hit longerstraighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spinrate and faster ball speed.
After five years of advancements it was still capable of getting our pro within three yards of a modern taylormade driver. Lowforward cg promotes fast ball speed, high launch and low spin for phenomenal distance. Address view the crown features a satinsilver finish that is considerably lighter than the. Another possibility is that the sldr doesnt spin enough to optimize your distance. Taylormade sldr 460 12 degree driver club head only. With a new look, the sldr s promised distance for all, but how exactly does it differ from the successful and much talkedabout taylormade sldr driver i got my hands on a 10degree sldr s and put it up against a 10degree sldr to find out if there really is a. The 65 does feel a bit heavier, but also more stable, and fairly smooth felt more like. Dec 01, 2014 the sldr s makes another change in the direction for taylormade drivers. It has taylormade s new sliding weight track, which like all other driver mechanisms adds weight. Adjusting a taylormade sldr driver sign in to follow this. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Low and forward cg promotes high launch, fast speed and low spin for huge distance. After spending some time with the driver, its clear that the sldr is a worthy contender for the everyday golfer.
I also will confirm that while the sldr is now relatively inexpensive, reports over the last 2 years are that it is definitely a driver for the better player. The new sldr from taylormade has been touted as their longest driver ever, so we decided to test it in the cluboratory. But the sliding weight track is located in the exact location taylormade prefers to add weight in their driver in the low, forward region of the head. Look at the roll recently put this driver in my bag with a new shaft. So like the sane person i am, i took it for a spin the very next day. For years its been accepted that low and back was the ideal cg location for a driver. In a little over a month, the sldr has gone from tour prototype to mass production and general availability. It is best to find one that is forgiving on offcenter hits the sldr is not that driver from all reports. Oct 01, 2017 keep in mind, taylormade was the first major player in the market to introduce the sliding weight concept.
Thats why taylormades company leadership is so excited about its new 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. Taylormade sldr 460 s driver 57 gram s right hand 10. Jan 20, 2014 high handicappers should opt for the sldr 460. 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.
Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. 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. My ball flight has always been very high and ive never gotten any roll 1 ft. Instead, taylormade worked to improve a key attribute to the club. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest taylormade sldr s driver. 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. It should have been the latest and greatest competing on equal footing with callaways big bertha series. Sidelineswap is where golfers buy and sell their gear. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. Buy the taylormade sldr 460 driver here watch the video. I know from trying both shafts in the same head, there seems to be a difference, though. Taylormade engineers say that this creates higher launch angles and less ballspin rates off the face at impact. The latest addition, their fourth new driver this year with movable weight. The driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced golfer.
This increases the moi across the face to deliver more forgiveness on. What happens when you hit taylormades 2017 m1 460 driver against the companys sldr s driver. 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. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. Sldr 430 vs sldr 460 stock shaft made for speeder 57 vs. If a defect in a genuine taylormade golf club appears during the warranty period of the product, and you comply with the requirements above, taylormade, in its sole discretion, will 1 replace the defective golf club with the same or a comparable product, or 2 refund your actual purchase price less reasonable depreciation based on actual use. Dec 18, 20 heres what you need to know about the new driver. 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. It was to be the celebration of a decade of adjustability. Forgiveness the sweetspot on the new sldr driver has been expanded over previous taylormade models.
Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. No returns, but backed by ebay money back guarantee. 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. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. Apr 17, 2014 sldr was originally slated for launch in early 2014 as the first complete reimagination of taylormades flagship driver since r7. Lower profile designs for easy to launch performance. Moving the cg forward in a driver is a monumental shift in metalwood thinking. Find great deals on new and used taylormade sldr 460 drivers, or list for free in seconds. Best to work with a fitter when buying a new driver. Sldrs lower cg has lowered my ball flight, reduced my spin rate, increased carry and roll distance for me. 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. When taylormade launched the new sldr s driver, golf fans. Since then, taylormade has made some of the best drivers of modern golf in the m1, but the sldr was where it all began. The taylormade sldr driver is a successful blend of art and science, culminating in a driver for everyone with a sleek and clean appearance.
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