That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to longer drivers. The latest addition, their fourth new driver this year with movable weight technology is the sldr 430, which features the same sliding weight mechanism as the original sldr, in a betterplayer. I will be testing other drivers since there are a whole bunch of new ones coming out near the end of 2014. With a volume of 430cc, its 30cc smaller than the preexisting 460cc model.
Packaged in a stunning 430cc club head with a modernclassic shape and rich charcoalgray crown, the company expects better players to flock to the 430 version, which features a smaller. Review of the taylormade sldr 430 driver by award winning pga professional matthew conner. Taylormade sldr 430 driver taylormade golf with the upcoming release of the highly anticipated sldr 430 tour preferred driver is all set to deliver to their fastest driver ever with its smaller and lighter 430cubiccentimeter head that features a 2gramheavier sldr weight than that of the standard sldr 460 driver. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. Even with the big success of the sldr, many taylormade fans are excited to the rseries back. The big, pearshaped sldr 460 definitely falls into this category, even though it can perform when its pushed but the taylormade sldr 430 driver is an entirely different. May 06, 2014 the sldr s mini drivers clubhead has a larger and deeper face than taylormades 155cc sldr 15 fairway. The next innovation came with adjustable loft that allowed players to change both the loft and the lie angle of their driver. In a little over a month, the sldr has gone from tour prototype to.
Fake or not taylormade sldrs general equipment talk. Taylormade sldr mini driver is the perfect alternative for those who struggle to gain consistency with a 460cc driver, or 430cc driver for that matter. Taylormade has doubled down on slidingweight technology with one of its newest drivers, the r15. Competitors are relentlessly hammering away on sldrs low moi. The taylormade sldr driver is a successful blend of art and science, culminating in a driver for everyone with its sleek and clean appearance. Were told sldr 430 will spin even less than sldr 460, which presumably means golfers will need to more loft. Taylormade golf company recently announced the release of the sldr 430 a more compact version of the sldr 460, currently the no. Lowforward cg makes this one of our lowest spinning drivers ever. Titleist pro v1 and v1x, kinda like death and taxes. Jan 20, 2014 this is the driver that better players have been waiting for taylormade to release. I went to a demo day its about a 2 12 hour drive from my place. Taylormade have revealed an allnew white version of their popular sldr driver. Taylormade have launched a new 430cc version of their sldr for the 2014.
Instead of one moveable weight, as was available on the companys. Im a taylor gal and just picked up this fancy driver recently. Were told sldr 430 will spin even less than sldr 460, which presumably means golfers will need to more loft still compared to 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.
This is far and away the best looking driver taylormade has released in. We had a diamana b series 7x shaft in this taylormade sldr driver. Your story about the taylormade compared to a ping driver is unbelievable. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. I went to get fitted for a sldr as from what id read it might be exactly what i was looking for.
Ive feel like ive been saying this for all of 2014, but all of the taylormade low, forward cg clubs feel so solid. 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. Taylormades research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sld. Theres been a lot of buzz about the taylormade sldr drivers on the pro tour, but. Instead of one moveable weight, as was available on the companys sldr driver line, there will be two 12. Unfollow taylormade sldr driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jun 03, 2014 the sldr mini, be it driver or fairway, has a compact, yet powerful 260cc steel head in a rather aweinspiring matte silver finish with a black buttonback alignment aid.
Before we reveal our most wanted driver of 2014, i want to take a moment to. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Smaller tourinspired head with a stunning modernclassic shape and charcoalgray crown. Theres been a lot of buzz about the taylormade sldr drivers on the pro tour, but until recently the sldrs available to the public were primarily targeted to high handicap players looking for a gameimprovement club. Golf clubs with dents, cracks, shaft bag wear, badly scratched heads, andor rattle in head. Oct 03, 2014 it may not be conventional wisdom to increase loft when you hammer the ball off the tee, but in the case of the sldr 430s, lofting up helps create a higher, more penetrating shot. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world.
At 430ccs, the taylormade sldr 430 driver has the looks that scream bag me now. The taylormade sldr 430 driver has the innovative sldr sliding weight technology coupled with a smaller tourinspired, charcoalgray crown head design. In this video from our friend mark crossfield, you will see him breaking down the new r15 430cc head driver. Taylormade is claiming the smaller head promotes improved workability. The 430 taylormade sldr driver specs include the lofts weve already discussed, along with.
In my opinion tm has many other drivers that look better at the approach sitting behind the. 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. If youre shopping for taylormade sldr drivers, but cant figure out the difference between the. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their. Buy the taylormade sldr 460 driver here watch the video. Oct 01, 20 taylormade recently introduced the sldr driver as a midseason release that came as a surprise to many in the golf world. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. The sldr white will be exactly the same as the standard sldr driver in terms of specs, size and weight, with the addition of a white crown colour. Taylormade sldr 430 driver taylormade golf with the upcoming release of the highly anticipated sldr 430 tour preferred driver is all set to deliver to their fastest driver ever with its smaller and lighter 430.
The easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight allows for 21 different weight positions and promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. Dec 18, 20 with a volume of 430cc, its 30cc smaller than the preexisting 460cc model. Moving the cg forward in a driver is a monumental shift in metalwood thinking. Its the highest standard loft ever offered in a driver. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. Taylormade sldr 430cc driver discount golf drivers. Sldr is built to help you hit longerstraighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spinrate and faster ball speed. The newest edition to the sldr range is the 430cc headed driver. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. 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. Taylormade launch tourinspired 430cc sldr driver golfalot.
Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998. The taylormade sldr driver is a successful blend of art and science, culminating in a driver for everyone with a sleek and clean appearance. Oct 27, 2014 meet the sldr driver family 3balls golf oct 27, 2014 2318 views 0 comments the taylormade sldr has been one of the most successful drivers over the last several years so much so that taylormade took their original version and spun off several models this year. The taylormade sldr scored a gold award in the tg drivers test 2014 read more here driver lofts are creeping towards 3woods with the launch of the first, stock 14degree clubhead. I have a feeling this driver will be in my bag for awhile. The 430cc head is specifically made for advanced golfers who prefer the play. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on. In a little over a month, the sldr has gone from tour prototype to mass production and general availability. Extremely lowspinning, and more consistent than taylormades sldr drivers. Meet the sldr driver family 3balls golf oct 27, 2014 2318 views 0 comments the taylormade sldr has been one of the most successful drivers over the last several years so much. It may not be conventional wisdom to increase loft when you hammer the ball off the tee, but in the case of the sldr 430s, lofting up helps create a higher, more penetrating shot. The sldr 430cc driver is aimed at golfers who prefer a smaller, traditional, compact head and want to maximize workability over forgiveness.
Taylormade s new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. Apr 17, 2014 having already launched the sldr driver, the sldr 430cc driver and more recently the sldr mini driver, taylormade are now offering their popular, loftup driver in white. The combination of the sldrs faster ball speed, lower spin and foolproof adjustability makes it arguably the best driver that taylormade has. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to. The increased size gives you more stability and forgiveness on misshits, which. Easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. We put a low forward cg in a smaller head to make a driver. Like the original, fullsize sldr driver, sldr 430 is engineered with a lowforward cg location. With a head volume of only 430cc, its easier to shape shots with this driver, but its also much.
The taylormade sldr is mygolfspys 2014 most wanted driver. With a vast selection of new and used taylormade drivers available in store and online, 2nd swing. The sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any driver taylormade has ever produced. After spending some time with the driver, its clear that the sldr is a worthy contender for the everyday golfer. Nov 29, 2014 taylormade then went away from the rseries and added drivers like the jetspeed and sldr. The ability to split the r15s sliding weights for more consistency is a nice touch.
Taylormade s research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sldr driver. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. Taylormade recently introduced the sldr driver as a midseason release that came as a surprise to many in the golf world. Taylormades research and design technicians spent many hours. Wedgesirons with excessive sole wear, groove wear, chrome wear, andor dings. Having already launched the sldr driver, the sldr 430cc driver and more recently the sldr mini driver, taylormade are now offering their popular, loftup driver in white. The reality is that, as far as taylormade drivers go, sldr 430 doesnt have the same mass market appeal as most of what taylormade releases. Better players who like to bend the ball to the right or left off the tee will love sldr 430, with its slightly smaller head size of 430cc that makes it easier to impart shotshaping sidespin. This is the driver that better players have been waiting for taylormade to release. For years its been accepted that low and back was the ideal cg location for a driver. Taylormade then went away from the rseries and added drivers like the jetspeed and sldr. The r15 460 is not as impressive on mishits as other leading drivers. Look no further than the r15 driver if you like to tinker with loft and weight.
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