Sldr drivers have a 3degree range of adjustability 1. Smaller tourinspired head with a stunning modernclassic shape and charcoalgray crown. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on. The taylormade sldr mini driver comes in a variety of lofts from 1216, sized at 260cc and playing 43. The taylormade sldr driver succeeds the taylormade r1 driver and. Soon after i also added a few of their longer clubs to my bag, including their rocketballz woods. This is good news as the sldr comes with lofts of 9.
Piers and andy find out the science behind loft up on their take charge tour in california. According to the company, three times in the last six weeks, the number. The company claims this is the best driver theyve produced, so we were keen to see what all the fuss was about. 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. We take an in depth look at the full range so that you can fully understand the technology involved and you can also see the difference from previous models. Golfmagic took both taylormade sldr driver and taylormade jetspeed driver 10. On the jetspeed driver we have the new speed pocket in the sole of the driver which creates more flex and rebound to give you more forgiveness on shots that are hit below the centre face. For others, it helped tune a draw or fade for a more optimal ball flight. Taylormade sldr driver discount prices for golf equipment.
I previously owned a mini at 14 degrees but wanted to lower the trajectory of my drives. This year, the company is reporting the lie angle in the standard setting, which is why stock lie angle is listed as 61 degrees. The loftsleeve is a finetuning feature of the golf club, which enhances the launch angle. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench.
Nov 28, 20 golfmagic took both taylormade sldr driver and taylormade jetspeed driver 10. You can choose from 12 positions within a range of plusorminus 1. Taylormade sldr s driver adds distance and style to the bag. These fairways have taken taylormades revolutionary speed pocket technology to the next level, while adding adjustable loft and lie angles so you can customize them to your own swing and the. Ill talk about the new stuff a little bit before i get into the testing. The sldr i went with the whole loft up thing and it didnt really work out.
Face angle on the sldr driver is changed in the same way that its adjusted on the rocketballz stage 2 driver by using the loft sleeve. We put a low forward cg in a smaller head to make a driver. The taylormade sldr s driver has the same high launch, low spin performance as the sldr but with less adjustability and a lower price introduction. Centre in manchester tests the taylormade sldr driver in different lofts 8 9. R driver and what you should look for during hte fit. We hit both the sldr and its predecessor, the r1 black, on our gc2 launch monitor on the range at stoke park golf club. Loft up cleans up as taylormade sldr claims hat trick of golf industry awards 11. But does the new range of r15 drivers live up to the hype. May 30, 2014 hi guys, let me start off by saying how much i really love this site.
The taylormade sldr driver has the innovative sldr sliding weight technology coupled with a modernclassic, charcoalgray crown head design. The sldr driver and loft up campaign have helped golfers better their scores through longer and straighter drives. Sldr also incorporates our loftsleeve technology, which allows you to adjust the loft. I went to a demo day its about a 2 12 hour drive from my place. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. By todays standards it is mini, but i remember playing a driver smaller than that when i first started. Heres a look at an order form from this weeks scottish open where several taylormade players are testing the new sldr driver. Last year, taylormade reported the lie angle of its r11s driver as 59. Weve already spoken about the loftsleeve technology in the tip of the shaft of the sldr in previous test r1 and rbz stage 2 which allows you to adjust the loft in 12 positions, 1.
In addition, the updated speed pocket extends the length of the sole. Nov 26, 2015 5 out of 5 no mini distance november 2015. Tour players are lofting up but on average they have a negative aoa. Both the r15 460 and the sldr 460 have a loft of 9. Our friends at taylormade are at it again fresh off a memorable win at the us open, as well as the launch of their new black r1 driver, taylormade have released images of a new driver, the taylormade sldr 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. Our obsession with helping golfers improve has driven us beyond the traditional. The sldrs adjustability doesnt stop with the weight track.
Join mark on the last askgolfguru golf day at wychwood park on sept th follow this link. This year, the company is reporting the lie angle in the standard setting, which is why stock lie angle is listed as 61 degrees 1. For 2014, taylormade went away from the r name badge and instead opted to name their high end driver sldr. Both clubs were set to the stated loft position in this. We hit both the sldr and its predecessor, the r1 black, on our gc2. Testing the taylormade driver adapter settings there are 12 settings on the taylormade adapter. Jul 29, 20 well had titleist 9 d2 land loved that driver hit this taylormade sldr driver loft at 10. 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. My switch to taylormade clubs happened a few years ago after i attended a demo day and became completely infatuated with the burner 2. Spec check although the taylormade sldr has adjustable weight technology, the tour van staff must still check the clubs weight, loft and lie prior to giving to a player to test. The result was a longer carry and more total distance. Mark hits the sldr taylormade driver and puts to test their loft up. For a limited time, receive 150% on your tradein when purchasing any sim product. Oct 08, 20 weve already spoken about the loftsleeve technology in the tip of the shaft of the sldr in previous test r1 and rbz stage 2 which allows you to adjust the loft in 12 positions, 1.
The ultimate guide for the new taylormade r15 driver. Unfollow taylormade sldr driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. While the sldr s loft sleeve looks different, it fits the r1 adapter, so you can still use the premium shafts you have fitted with r1 sleeves. 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. 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. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Loft up mindset continues as taylormade unveils sldr s. 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. So, the r15 has some tough shoes to fill that is for sure.
The talyormade sldr driver was innovative when it came out because of its sliding weight to help players fine tune their ball flight. Taylormade loyalty program allows you to earn points on every dollar you spend and redeem points towards dollars off of your purchase. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre with the help of rob potter handicap tests the new taylormade sldr s 16. Following closely along side its big brother the taylormade sldr s driver also features a low and forward cg promoting high launch, fast ball speed, and reduced spin.
What is the difference between the upright lofts and the. Those high numbers reflect a trend among taylormade players on the pga tour. If you havent jumped on taylormades high launch, low spin sldr bandwagon yet, you may have just run out of excuses. Buy the taylormade sldr 460 driver here watch the video. The r label for taylormade has been synonymous with elite performance and tour presence and has been one of the most iconic names in golf for well over a decade now. May 06, 2014 through independent testing, the sldr is one of, if not, the longest drivers on the 2014 market. Taylormades new sldr s driver will continue to produce gains in the. The sldr fairway woods and hybrids offer a lowspinning trajectory in a clean and refreshingly understated package. The sldr took home not only the distance category but also the overall. Whenever taylormade release a new driver they can certain create some hype. In our robot test, our slicing tee shots curved more than 27 yards right of center. Also, when you increase loft on an adjustable driver, it often will close the face somewhat. Dec 04, 20 in testing, the sldr fairway woods and hybrids launched slightly higher than previous models with lower comparative spin.
Sldr is built to help you hit longerstraighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spinrate and faster ball speed. Taylormade m1 is a popular option at the top 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 callaway womens xr driver or callaway rogue draw. Adjusting a taylormade sldr driver clubs, grips, shafts. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together. How adjustable drivers can fix your swing flaw golf digest. Lowandforward cg promotes high launch, fast speed and low spin for huge distance. This is a nononsense, basic, lighter version of the sldr built for slightly higher handicaps and slower swing speeds, hence the lofts up to 16. Taylormade sldr driver v taylormade jetspeed driver. 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. By sliding the weight toward the heel or toe you were able to make the club more or less biased in any direction. Again, youll need to loft up in order to get proper distance. Fake or not taylormade sldrs general equipment talk. The easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight allows for 21 different weight positions and promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment.
Mark hits the sldr taylormade driver and puts to test their loft up campaign which at the tm wentworth. Easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. The next generation of speed slot technology is marginally better, and the real deal tp shaft options are big selling point for better players. Mar, 2017 after hitting the sldr in 12 did you go down loft in the m2 i find thr sldr im having to have a more positive aoa than i did with my old r11. Hi guys, let me start off by saying how much i really love this site. 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 drivers. First of all the loft does not actually change, its preset when the club is manufactured. Through independent testing, the sldr is one of, if not, the longest drivers on the 2014 market. It could serve as a true driver replacement, a 3wood replacement or a 2wood thriver. Lowforward cg makes this one of our lowest spinning drivers ever.
Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. The sldr driver has an adjustable sliding weight which allows you to really dial in your left or right shape and gives you that extra bit of adjustability. Testing conducted by taylormade shows that players swing the aeroburner 1 mph faster than the jetspeed and sldr drivers. The prototype driver is only available on tour for now, and is being tested and viewed for the first time at this weeks pga tour and european tour events. Taylormade sldr driver loft up test with mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru. The mini is a great club off the fairway and enables me to reach most par fives up to 485 yards in two swings. A guide to adjusting the loft sleeve on taylormade sldr driver, how to interpret the lower and higher settings and understand what youre actually adjusting. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. Well had titleist 9 d2 land loved that driver hit this taylormade sldr driver loft at 10. Im told its going to be a few weeks but as soon as we get a complete set of samples of the sldr driver were going to be putting them to the test. The easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight allows for 21 different weight positions and promotes up to 30 yards of.
Loft up cleans up as taylormade sldr claims hat trick of. Taylormades sldr has had a fast take up on both the main tours. Mar 02, 2014 taylormade sldr driver loft up test with mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru. Distance gains were largely a function of reduced spin, and with a slightly higher initial launch angle, the ball stayed in the air longer. After extensive testing on the course i have eliminated the standard 45.