Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. Sldr s cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on. Taylormade burner 460 driver golf club for sale online ebay. 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. What happens when you hit taylormade s 2017 m1 460 driver against the companys sldr s driver. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system.
By dmcnab, october 25, 2015 in clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. After five years of advancements it was still capable of getting our pro within three yards of a modern taylormade 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. Distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver. Other than the colour, the sldr s features the same 460cc head with a.
Used taylormade drivers preowned golf clubs on sale. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together. 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 taylormade driver features a bulletshaped clubhead that facilitates maximum level of inertia torque. The driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced golfer. At 430ccs, the taylormade sldr 430 driver has the looks that scream bag me now.
Were told sldr 430 will spin even less than sldr 460, which presumably means golfers will need to more loft still compared to sldr. Taylormade s new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. 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. Now that youve got one of the greatest tools in golf in. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. According to taylormade fitter jason werner, the sldr is a more drawbiased driver companys current m1 460, m1 440 and m2 models. And just before christmas, taylormade introduced a 430cc version of the sldr called, appropriately, the sldr 430. 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.
Earlier this week we gave the world the first look at the new 2015 taylormade r15 driver. Since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention. While the sweet spot is fairly small and it isnt the most forgiving driver, it certainly is playable for decent driver of the golf ball. Thus, you will be working with the maximum should you choose the 460 over the 440 version. In a little over a month, the sldr has gone from tour prototype to mass production and general availability. Taylormade s sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center of gravity cg, going against the grain of the golf industry. Weve been conditioned as consumerists to think that newer better. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to longer drivers.
We took the new taylormade sldr driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. The clubface of the taylormade burner 460 sports an inverted cone design, increasing the impact area and enabling a. So dont be afraid to drop this one in the bag, even if you dont have much time to practice with it, i think many golfers will get good results with this one. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on the face. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. Address view the crown features a satinsilver finish that is considerably lighter than the dark sldr model.
Moving the cg forward in a driver is a monumental shift in metalwood thinking. The presence of ssl means you can rest assured that communications e. 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. Sldr s cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. Read on to find out what you need to know about this quality driver to make an informed purchase. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. The m3 driver is basically the 460 version, while the m3 440 is exactly what it is. Used rh taylormade r15 460 95 driver fujikura speeder 57 graphite stiff s flex. The taylormade r9 460 surprised me right off the shelf, it is really good. Taylormade m3 460 105 driver fujikura atmos 5s stiff flex graphite used rh. 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. The taylormade burner 460 driver is a longdistance golf club catering to both the novice and the professional golfer.
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. This new club has the samealbeit slightly smallercharcoal gray crown and 12position loft sleeve as its big brother. However, both the sldr and sldr s have an identical feel while swinging. 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. With a volume of 430cc, its 30cc smaller than the preexisting 460cc model. Last night we were in new york city to cover the live launch event taylormade had for the media. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade sldr driver and taylormade sldr 460 driver. This driver had immediate success and acceptance on the tour for good reason. After seeing the ball fade too much with those drivers, jason had andrew try the companys m2 dtype driver 9.
And that is the odd thing because the sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any other taylormade driver, which means i should be launching. Taylormade recently introduced the sldr driver as a midseason release that came as a surprise to many in the golf world. Needless to say the next day i bought the 460 as well. Sldr is built to help you hit longerstraighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spinrate and faster ball speed.
Taylormade m2 is a top selling option at the top of the price range. 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. Today, we tell you whether or not 2015 is any better than 2014. Adjusting a taylormade sldr driver clubs, grips, shafts. After spending some time with the driver, its clear that the sldr is a worthy contender for the everyday golfer. Replaced my callaway driver with nike covert driver better but something was always missing. These numbers represent the cc or cubic centimeters of the heads of the clubs. It is worth noting that 460 is the volume limit in the rules of golf. Buy the taylormade sldr 460 driver here watch the video.
Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. Taylormade is claiming the smaller head promotes improved workability. While ive had the longest drives ive hit all season, this driver may not be for everyone. Technology may not change, but you can always improve. The taylormade sldr 430 is obviously more compact and for some that just isnt going to cut it. I have hit the taylormade at dicks and it put up decent numbers and i really liked how it felt coming off of the face. Buy 2 spider tour weights and get a free wrench added to your cart. Taylormade stellt neuen sldrdriver vor golf magazin. The truth is taylormade dont know, or arent sharing exactly what the letter refers to. The sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any driver taylormade has ever produced.
Getting to know the taylormade sldr driver 3balls blog. This is the driver that better players have been waiting for taylormade to release. The difficulty of hitting the sldr hasnt prevented it from flying off the shelves. Taylormade r15 430 tp is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. Whilst taylormade has a reputation for launching a new driver every few months, the truth is they are all good. Low and forward cg promotes high launch, fast speed and low spin for huge distance. Like the original, fullsize sldr driver, sldr 430 is engineered with a lowforward cg location. Youve found a great deal online on a taylormade sldr driver online.
Incredibly, we still reckon its a greatlooking driver, even though its footprint is smaller. Easy to use sldr movable weight promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. 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. Taylormade sldr driver vs four previous taylormade drivers.
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