Soon after i also added a few of their longer clubs to my bag, including their rocketballz woods. Aug 23, 2014 with the sldr irons, taylormade hopes to follow the success that they have seen with the drivers and woods of the same name. Buy the taylormade sldr 460 driver here watch the video. While the average driver loft on the pga tour has increased over the last 10 years, going. Nov 26, 2015 the new taylormade sldr irons come hot on the heels of the tour preferred mc and cb irons, and the speedblades, in featuring a 2mm slot behind the thin face, known as a speed pocket. The sldr name has been synonymous with taylormades loft up metalwoods message since they launched the sldr driver in july 20. I went to a demo day its about a 2 12 hour drive from my place. R15 distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver. Distance wise mishits were very close in yardage to well struck shots.
Few cosmetic scratches from rubbing against other clubs but medallions and overall condition is great. The distance is said to be accomplished by moving cg. Both sldr and rsi 2 irons are very similar in appearance with the exception of the new face slots on the rsi 2 and the shinier looks of the sldr. 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. When i saw it with my own eyes i was really impressed. Less than a year after taylormade launched the sldr driver at the john deere classic, the company announced the arrival of an sldr iron line on monday. It incorporates our new speedpocket with thruslot technology, which produces fast ball speed and high launch across the face for distance and.
With the sldr irons, taylormade hopes to follow the success that they have seen with the drivers and woods of the same name. The sldr 6iron has a loft of 28 degrees and the pw. Based on taylormades claims about the sldr irons, i was interested to see how ball speeds were affected on mishits, if the launch angle and trajectory was indeed higher and i was also hoping to see a consistent gap in distances between clubs. It can be altered into a variety of twelve different positions to effectively change the loft of the driver 1. Fake or not taylormade sldrs general equipment talk. Jun 19, 2014 the sldr s driver is largely the same club as the sdlr but with reduced adjustability and a price tag thats a little easier on your wallet.
The taylormade sldr driver is an excellent driver that would be a valuable addition to the bag of any amateur or skilled golfer. 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. This is accomplished by promoting a low spin rate, and high launch angle. Check out my jan 2015 top videos taylormade sldr driver with real flightscope distances subscribe to my channel here. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on. I just bought new irons and ended up choosing between the speedblades and these sldr s. Adjusting a taylormade sldr driver clubs, grips, shafts. Before i talk about what sldr is, i have to tell you what sldr isnt. The sldr iron is a classic example of this thanks to the new speed pocket that uses thruslot technology to create a gap that goes right through the clubhead and is filled with a soft polymer in the 4 to 7 irons.
John senden raised a few eyebrows when he won the valspar championship using a 12degree taylormade sldr. See which iron might come out on top from these two taylormade golf irons. However, both the sldr and sldr s have an identical feel while swinging. 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. Rated 5 out of 5 by birdman from one of the better drivers i ever played i have the m1 and m2.
Just because tour guys were hitting it well, they hit everything well, doesnt mean it is that much better. It had been suddenly spotted on tour, it wasnt white, it. Taylormades research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sldr driver. May 06, 2014 sldr irons are replacing the r11 irons. Taylormade golf sldr driver october 8, 20 the first time i saw pictures of it on the internet i thought it looked somewhat unrefined. Taylormade mens sldr c class driver, right hand, graphite, stiff, 9. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade sldr driver and taylormade sldr 460 driver. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre gets hold of the new taylormade sldr irons and hits some shots on gc2 with real. The taylormade sldr irons are inspired from the tour preferred, cb and speedblades and the proof sort of is the 2 millimeters slot which hides behind the clubs slim face, namely the wellknown speed.
Sldr 460 driver sldr 430 driver sldr white driver sldr faiway sldr rescue sldr s metalwoods sldr s mini driver sldr irons jetspeed driver jetspeed fairway jetspeed rescue tour preferred irons combo tour preferred irons cb tour preferred irons mb tour preferred irons mc tour preferred wedges rocketbladez hl white smoke putters ghost tour series. The taylormade sldr 430 driver has the innovative sldr sliding weight technology coupled with a smaller tourinspired, charcoalgray crown head design. The sldr iron was built to be a classic looking iron that is infused with the latest performance technologies from taylormade. Caracteristiques et avantages du driver driver taylormade sldr. Whilst the driver is the only club in the sldr range that has any. Lowandforward cg location promotes a higher launch, low spin rate, and high. Cobra bio cell irons i am about a 1416 handicap and was looking at new irons to get and cannot decide between the cobra bio cells or the taylormade sldr and was wondering if you guys have any opinions. Many golfers found longer drives by lofting up with a club with low and forward cg, and with the sldr irons, the company hopes to add more distance throughout your bag. Speed pocket design for greater face flexion and explosive distance. Low and forward cg create high launch and lower spin for our longest driver ever. By doing this, we are able to reach a wider audience of golfers. Compared to taylormades rocketbladez irons, sldr and speed blade feature a longer 2mmwide cutthru slot behind the clubface the cutthru slot is found in the soles of the sldr 37 irons.
The shaft in the sldr driver is the fujikura speeder shaft. Taylormade sldr driver flightscope distances youtube. The sldr s looks identical to the sldr in terms of size and shape. The speed pocket has been revamped and now features thruslot technology. Neither has allowed me to be as accurate and as long as this driver. Shop for taylormade sldr clubs at great prices on globalgolf. Taylormade mens sldr stock golf driver, left hand, graphite, regular, 9. Jun 12, 2014 the sldr irons feature the new thru slot which helps add more forgiveness across the clubface, not a gimmick. The new thruslot helps product higher ballflight, longer carry, and arguably most importantly, more consistent distances better gapping throughout the set. How to adjust the taylormade m1 driver with m1, taylormade set out to build a driver that. Jun 10, 2014 rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre gets hold of the new taylormade sldr irons and hits some shots on gc2 with real golf balls and lets you know what type of golfer the. This new driver is a srprs the new taylormade driver the sldr was a surprise srprs. The sldr irons sit between the tour preferred cb and the speedblade irons in taylormades product line, and the sldr lofts sit right in the middle as well. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade rbz stage 2 or ping g15 driver.
Gapping issues have plagued taylormades speed pocket family of irons, so there is some hope that the new design can mitigate, or eliminate the need to have lofts adjusted. The sldr irons feature the new thru slot which helps add more forgiveness across the clubface, not a gimmick. Unlike the original sldr, the sldr s doesnt have the adjustable hosel for changing the loft angle, but instead comes in 10, 12, 14, and 16 degree lofts. Its an attempt to simplify movable weight technology, after research.
The sldr 430 has the same 20gram sliding weight as the sldr. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. But unlike its predecessors, the new thruslot is cut all the way through the sole so that its open from the bottom to the top of the cavity its filled. My bad shots were within a very acceptable, for me, 710 yards offline. I tested the irons outside at a driving range during calm conditions and on the golf course during a normal round. It is best to find one that is forgiving on offcenter hits the sldr is not that driver. May 05, 2014 because its our nature to put things into neat little rows, im sure youre wondering where the sldr irons fit in the current taylormade lineup.
I was fit for a 14 head and the shop had none so i went online and seeing as i was fit for a 14, bought an sldr s 14 bonded driver. It seems like it came out of nowhere with its introduction. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to longer drivers. Thin is still in, says taylormade, as it unveils its new. Low and forward cg promotes high launch, fast speed and low spin for huge distance.
Taylormade sldr c series is a popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. Sldr is built to help you hit longerstraighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spinrate and faster ball speed. Mark hits the sldr taylormade golf irons and talks. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr. Taylormade sldr driver october 1, 20 may 17, 2014 3 minute read by ben carey. The new taylormade sldr irons come hot on the heels of the tour preferred mc and cb irons, and the speedblades, in featuring a 2mm slot behind the thin face, known as a speed pocket. Gapping issues have plagued taylormades speed pocket family of irons. Buy new and used taylormade sldr iron set from the best golf shop. Sldr irons also feature the evolution of taylormade s speed pocket technology. The sldr driver from taylormade is designed to help hit the ball straighter and longer. Sldr 460 driver sldr 430 driver sldr white driver sldr faiway sldr rescue sldr s metalwoods sldr s mini driver sldr irons jetspeed driver jetspeed fairway jetspeed rescue tour preferred irons combo tour preferred irons cb tour preferred irons mb tour preferred irons.
Does forward cg mean the weight or feel of the club is more forward. In a little over a month, the sldr has gone from tour prototype to mass production and general availability. May 30, 2014 with that in mind, let me set the scene. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their. Less than a year after taylormade launched the sldr driver at the john deere classic, the company announced the arrival of an sldr iron. I hit 50 or so balls with each set and at least half of the clubs in each set like 579pw or similar i found hitting the shorter irons.
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. The easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight allows for 21 different weight positions and promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. I tested the sldr irons on a flightscope launch monitor at the nike golf 360 fitting center in acworth, ga. Many golfers found longer drives by lofting up with a club with low and forward cg, and with the sldr irons. If you consider all the design aspects that make up an iron, its reasonable to say that on average the sldr iron is slotted directly between the speedblade sldr is not a speedblade replacement and the tour preferred cb. The taylormade sldr driver is a successful blend of art and science, culminating in a driver for everyone with a sleek and clean appearance. They say the sldr iron is for the players who want the best of both worlds. Sldr drivers have a 3degree range of adjustability 1. Mark hits the sldr taylormade golf irons and talks about their looks, feel and launch dynamics. Whilst the driver is the only club in the sldr range that has any actual sliding technology, the sldr. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world.
Taylor made sldr driver taylor made drivers golfbidder. Taylor made sldr drivers in voorraad voor spoedbestellingen. Having got used to the discretion of the speed pocket in the fairway woods and hybrids, which gets to be minim alist in the new speedblade irons, the rail of the sole of the new star of taylormade. I hit 50 or so balls with each set and at least half of the clubs in each set like 579pw or similar i found hitting the shorter irons 6 or 7aw of both were pretty similar. Its also not a one size fits all driver, which is good and bad. After spending some time with the driver, its clear that the sldr is a worthy contender for the everyday golfer. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. Oct 01, 20 taylormade recently introduced the sldr driver as a midseason release that came as a surprise to many in the golf world. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. This iron is packed with major technology advancement. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. Sldr irons are available in 8piece sets 4aw being the most popular in a choice of kbss new tour ctaper 90 steel shaft regular or stiff flex, which is engineered to promote high launch and spin control, and fujikura graphite in three weights and flexes. 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. 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.
Good launch with low spin right off the rack with the stock shaft. Taylormade recently introduced the sldr driver as a midseason release that came as a surprise to many in the golf world. Taylormade has announced the release of a 30cubiccentimeter smaller version of its popular sldr driver, the sldr 430. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. Like the original, fullsize sldr driver, sldr 430 is engineered with a lowforward cg location. Basically a progression set, wider soles in the long irons, more player look in the short irons. For those who want modern adjustability and performance at a very affordable price now at rockbottom prices, this is definitely a club to consider. By doing this, we are able to reach a wider audience of golfers, especially those who prefer a slim, compact shape but are also looking for maximum performance in their iron set.
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