I gained 8 percent accuracy and 23 yards longer on average. 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 weights in the heel and. May 06, 2014 the sldr s mini drivers clubhead has a larger and deeper face than taylormades 155cc sldr 15 fairway. Apr 17, 2014 additionally, you may find that you want to play a different type of shaft in the sldr because it is so low spin. The sldr mini, be it driver or fairway, has a 260cc steel head, comes in lofts of 12, 14, and 16, and the stock shaft length is 43. Driver with 3wood shaft experiment clubs, grips, shafts. The 10 shots with the 45 shaft im a decent player so my misses arent horrible were in different areas of the face, mostly high toe. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. Neither has allowed me to be as accurate and as long as this driver. The shaft in the sldr driver is the fujikura speeder shaft.
Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning where exactly the. This is a replacement shaft designed to fit perfectly in your taylormade driver sldr, m1, m2, m3, m4 or r15 models. It is the same shaft used in the sldr driver, but at 43. When we realized that we had never tested the concept of shorter driver shafts being more accurate. But the range of lofts offered by the four different heads 8, 9.
By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. Sldr 430 vs sldr 460 stock shaft made for speeder 57 vs 65. 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 you found flight wise,forgiveness etclook forward to your views. The two best drivers in the world go headtohead for a spot in the bag. With the big head, heavy weight and short shaft, its almost like hitting your.
Taylormade custom blue, sim, m1, m2, m3, m4, m5, m6, r15, sldr, rbz2. Here at miles of golf we independently tested sldr compared to the r1 driver on the trackman launch monitor. The different length of stock shafts in drivers across. Aeroburner driver aeroburner fairway aeroburner rescue aeroburner hl irons r15 460 driver r15 430 driver r15 fairway r15 rescue rsi irons golf balls. Find great deals on ebay for sldr shaft and taylormade sldr driver shaft. The sldr s driver is available in 10, 12, 14, and 16 degrees of loft. For those seeking the tp version, the shaft is a fujikura motore speeder shaft. Best shaft for the sldr taylormade driver, mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru talks golf shafts and which one might suit the taylormade sldr driver the most. The sldr utilizes a 20gram sliding weight on the shaft of the taylormade clubs. Apr 01, 2014 best shaft for the sldr taylormade driver, mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru talks golf shafts and which one might suit the taylormade sldr driver the most. The sldr driver from taylormade is designed to help hit the ball straighter and longer. The stock shaft is a very light fujikura speeder 57 that is much better than previous standard taylormade shafts and suited me better than the. For others, it helped tune a draw or fade for a more optimal ball flight.
The driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced golfer. 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. Better players who like to bend the ball to the right or left off the tee will love the taylormade sldr 430 driver, with its slightly smaller head size of 430cc that makes it easier to impart shotshaping sidespin. I just knew as a made for shaft it was going to be garbage, but i was wrong. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Sldr 460 driver sldr 430 driver sldr white driver sldr faiway sldr rescue sldrs metalwoods sldrs mini driver sldr irons. Custom assembled graphite shaft, with grip, installed with the taylormade sldr m1 m2 r15 shaft adapter. The taylormade sldr driver has the innovative sldr sliding weight technology coupled with a modernclassic, charcoalgray crown head design. The higher the swing speed, the stiffer the shaft flex should be. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. You can find a large variety of these golf club shafts at affordable prices when you shop on ebay. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches.
At last, two sldr models have fallen into our hands, one standard and one tp, with which our prejudices have faded. Lowforward cg promotes fast ball speed, high launch and low spin for phenomenal distance. In addition, the sldr allows golfers to adjust how fast the club releases coming through impact and in what position the club face will be in at impact. Nov 26, 2015 it is the same shaft used in the sldr driver, but at 43. There is a ladies flex available that weighs 47 grams. Rossa mezza monza center shaft rossa mezza monza comparison womens rescue mid. The talyormade sldr driver was innovative when it came out because of its sliding weight to help players fine tune their ball flight. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Loosen the screw move the shaft to the desired loft and lock the screw in place. 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.
I found the stock sldr to be really good right off the rack, it has a good launch with low spin. The center of gravity is located low and forward due to the 20 gram sliding weight on the sole. By sliding the weight toward the heel or toe you were able to make the club more or less biased in any direction. The sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any driver taylormade has ever produced. It comes available in lofts of 12, 14, and 16degree with a stock shaft length of 43.
The specs were not exactly what i wanted this club has a regular flex shaft, i usually play with stiff but i liked my other driver so much i thought i would try it. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Silver buttonback works with subtle crown markings for easy clubface alignment. Jan 20, 2014 this is far and away the best looking driver taylormade has released in ages. I have had all the taylormade drivers including this years r1 white and r1 black. Short 1 mid 12 long 45 not specified 2,007 material see all material. For me, the r7 425 is the epitome of driver aesthetics, and, at a glance, the sldr 430 could pass as its twin. These factory authentic taylormade shaft adaptors allow for multiple shaft and length options to be used in the all sim, sim max, sim max d, m6, m5, m4, m3, m1, m2, r15 and sldr drivers and fairways for less than the cost of reshafting. M2 driver m2 fairway m2 irons m2 tour irons psi irons psi tour irons kalea ef wedges phenom os putters spider limited red spider limited m1 special edition 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. This is the second sldr driver i purchased from you. This stock sldr driver shaft is in excellent condition. 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. Used taylormade golf fujikura speeder 57 sldr driver shaft regular flex graphite shaft grip.
It is available in medium, regular, and stiff flexes. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on the face. Ive been playing an addi 6x or oban devotion 6 for the last year or more with great results, but the speeder 57 sflex in the sldr is going to stick around a while. A steelshafted club imparts more vibrations up the shaft to your hands. Taylormade sldr drivers also incorporate a loft sleeve that is easy to adjust. There are a total of 12 positions with a range of plusorminus 1. Im guessing with a tiny shaft tweak i could maximize potential even.
Best shaft for the sldr taylormade driver, mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru talks golf shafts and which one might suit the. This is accomplished by promoting a low spin rate, and high launch angle. We immediately set out to fix that and discover whether golfers are helped or harmed by longer driver shafts. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to longer drivers. The taylormade sldr driver is designed to hold a center of gravity that is low and forward. Lower profile designs for easy to launch performance. The primary difference between the sldr 430 and the sldr 460 is the length of the club from face to back.
Like everything else with sldr stamped or glued to the sole, the mini features a lowforward center of gravity placement for low spin and with a properly fit head high launch. Oban kiyoshi black 65 05 xflex extra stiff flex driver shaft with a taylormade sldr tp sleeve offering up to 3 of adjusatability in your r1, 2014 adams, jet speed, rbz stage 2, or sldr driver head. Sldr 430 vs sldr 460 stock shaft made for speeder 57 vs. The shaft is in fair condition with normal bag wear in the form of nicks, scuffs, scrape marks, some longer scrapesscratches, chipping on the. Taylormade sldr c driver discount prices for golf equipment. I picked up an sldr with the stock 57s shaft in it and i have been pleasantly surprised.
Sldr drivers have a 3degree range of adjustability 1. I took demo sldr to the driving range and hit both sldr and r1 with my diamana blue shaft. Sldr 460 driver sldr 430 driver sldr white driver sldr faiway sldr rescue sldr s metalwoods sldr s mini driver sldr irons. Since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention. I was lucky enough to get to take this driver for a spin and here are a few of. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. Soon after i also added a few of their longer clubs to my bag, including their rocketballz woods. 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. Select from regular, firm, stiff, ladies or seniors flex constructed from graphite or steel. Graphite golf shafts are lighter than steel shafts, resulting in an increase in swing speed and distance.
Taylormades sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center of gravity cg, going against the grain of the golf industry. Fujikura speeder 57 shaft blends light weight with great feel and playability. Taylormade has kept with fujikuras speeder 57 shaft. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on. 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 taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. Jul 29, 20 i have had all the taylormade drivers including this years r1 white and r1 black. Steve buzza explains why he has changed to a heavier shaft follow the. Dec 01, 2019 there is an optimum driver shaft length with which golfers will achieve maximum clubhead speed and it will vary from player to player. Rated 5 out of 5 by from one of the better drivers i ever played i have the m1 and m2. The look, sound, and feel are all very pleasing, and the performance is outstanding. The sldr driver from taylor made is designed to help hit the ball straighter and longer. The easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight allows for 21 different weight positions and promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. 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.
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