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. Good launch with low spin right off the rack with the stock shaft. Taylormades research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sldr driver. As a companion piece taylormade has released five sldr fairway woods and four sldr rescue clubs. Well, after testing, its clear to see that the sldr rescue can deliver truly impressive distances. Sldr is built to help you hit longerstraighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spinrate and faster ball speed. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to longer drivers.
I had the sldr and loved it on perfect strikes but on off center hits it would not get any distance. What is the perfect loft for my golf driver video by peter. Taylormades sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center of gravity cg, going against the grain of the golf industry. The company claims this is the best driver theyve produced, so we were keen to see what all the fuss. The key platform behind the sldr driver is a center of gravity position that is low and forward. Now as you move the center of gravity towards the club face away from the back edge of the club, the loft needs to increase to get the ball up in the air. Our testing showed that the sldr is one of the special drivers that comes. The taylormade sldr driver is almost old hat at this point, having come out earlier this summer. During testing, the taylormade sldr rescue was hit 20 times on hurricane golfs vector ball launch monitor and the top 10 results were used for this. Process duplicate licenses and license renewals only. When i saw it with my own eyes i was really impressed. Sep 22, 20 while we at three guys golf pride ourselves on doing exactly zero scientific testing of equipment, i can say that i am 100% sure that i believe the sldr is 10 yards or so longer than my rbz. If you put this club up against others in its category, it should offer longer shots than most. Dec 01, 2014 if and when i get to the point that i hit the center of the face more often, i would reconsider putting this club in the bag.
Seller purports this is a masters edition sldr tour issue. The taylormade sldr tp driver offers maximum adjustability. Oct 09, 20 the taylormade sldr driver has the innovative sldr sliding weight technology coupled with a modernclassic, charcoalgray crown head design. So, the r15 has some tough shoes to fill that is for sure. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. Im a little steep on the ball and wanted to keep a mid launch low spin and thats exactly what i got in this combo. The taylormade sldr driver is a successful blend of art and science, culminating in a driver for everyone with a sleek and clean appearance.
These drivers offer golfers with excellent distance. This is far and away the best looking driver taylormade has released in ages. 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. Some have been really forgiving, some have been really low spin, some have great feel and some are super adjustable. The taylormade sldr driver has the innovative sldr sliding weight technology coupled with a modernclassic, charcoalgray crown head design. 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. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to.
Seller trying to pass retail heads as tour issue the 19th. The driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced golfer. Gays ball speed is 155 mph, not a big number on tour, but he went to an 11degree driver. Look no further than the r15 driver if you like to tinker with loft and weight. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on the face. Taylormade loves to introduce new products at several points in the year, making it seem like there is a. The sldr took home not only the distance category but also the overall. Taylormade reinvents movable weight with new sldr golf digest. Since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention.
Getting to know the taylormade sldr driver 3balls blog. While we at three guys golf pride ourselves on doing exactly zero scientific testing of equipment, i can say that i am 100% sure that i believe the sldr is 10 yards or so longer than my rbz. The sldr tp driver features the new, redesigned sldr moveable weight. Apr 07, 2014 according to taylormade, the sldr mini driver was designed to be hit off the tee, but with its smooth sole im talking barry white talkyououtofyourknickers smooth, its much easier to hit off the deck than a conventional driver. 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. Driver fujikura speeder 47 lite senior shaft used rh taylormade sldr s 460 12 driver fujikura speeder graph regular r flex preowned righthanded regular driver. What happens when you hit taylormades 2017 m1 460 driver against the companys sldr s driver.
The new taylormade sldr c driver is designed with lowforward cg which promotes a faster ball speed resulting in a high launching, low spinning ball flight. Taylormades sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center. Taylormade sldr s driver adds distance and style to the bag. To give the sldr driver its remarkable distance, taylormade moved the center of gravity lower and forward for high launch and less spin. 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 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. Gays ball speed is 155 mph, not a big number on tour, but he went to an 11degree. But, and as also pointed out by mr22putt, sldr is an unforgiving beast of a driver, really boring high trajectory on center hits, but not so on off center contacts.
Taylormade offers a wide variety of drivers for all different player types. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their. We know youre worried about rescheduling your exam. The sldr tp driver features the new, redesigned sldr moveable weight technology, which allows players to adjust their sidetoside trajectory and finetune the perfect shot shape.
Jul 07, 2014 seller purports this is a masters edition sldr tour issue. The written test for commercial driver licenses is administered at troop testing sites. The easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight allows for 21 different weight positions and promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. Applicants must present a valid arkansas driver s license, a current cdl1 form and one 91 proof of legal presence document, upon each visit to the testing center. The titleist pro v1 was the golf ball used for all results.
We also heard toulon talk about how brian gay, not a long hitter, changed his game with the new gear. Due to covid19 scheduling changes, our customer service waittimes are longer than usual right now. Also have an sldr head in 14 and will try that, when i get out next. First of all the loft does not actually change, its preset when the club is manufactured. In fact, outside of the silversatin finish and fixed loft, the sldr s is a solid replica of the original. Jan 20, 2014 at 430ccs, the taylormade sldr 430 driver has the looks that scream bag me now.
By mike stachura when you first get a look at taylormades new sldr driver as in slider, you notice right away the adjustable slot mechanism on the sole. Let us help you get to know the taylormade sldr drivers and all their bells and whistles. Jan 09, 2017 what happens when you hit taylormades 2017 m1 460 driver against the companys sldr s driver. Cdl skill tests are only administered at the following locations. I wanted to do this test because when the sldr came out more than three years ago its radically forward center. Launch the cg center of gravity on the sldr driver is positioned lower and more forward in the head than previous models. Our expertise at positioning the cg low and forward in a driver sets us apart from our competitors, and is vital to making sldr the spectacular distance machine that it is. If and when i get to the point that i hit the center of the face more often, i would reconsider putting this club in the bag. Driver license testing center lancaster county career. In the case of the sldr s, i find its key feature, low and forward center. In the case of the sldr s, i find its key feature, low and forward center of gravity, to be a double edge sword. I know that a lot of people dont like taylormade but this driver is crazy good. The thirdparty, noncdl testing program allows our driving testing center to test class c.
Driver license stations montana department of justice. I went to my local taylormade performance centre at kingsfield golf centre, linlithgow to test this theory out against my current driver and the. Compared to the graphics on the r1 and the rbz stage 2 drivers, the sldr s small patch of light grey is barely noticeable. Perhaps thats because taylormades research and design technicians work with pga tour players to fine tune their products before releasing them to the general public. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on. We hit both the sldr and its predecessor, the r1 black, on our gc2 launch monitor on the range at stoke park golf club. I had the sldr and loved it on perfect strikes but on off center. 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. The folks over at taylormade recently sent over their new sdlr rescue club for our testing. Hope you r still awake after all this jibber jabber, lol cheers. There are a lot of similarities in the sldr and sldr s. Before arriving at an examination station, an individual needs to understand what will be required and the hours of operation for that particular station. The idea is that this location produces lower spin.
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. Unfollow taylormade sldr driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. In my opinion, the sldr is the best driver ive swung since picking the game back up four years ago and i have no plans on removing it from my bag. Taylormades research and design technicians spent many hours. The third party, noncdl testing program allows our driving testing center to test class c. The variable thickthin crown design has also been improved on the sldr driver, further improving cg positioning to deliver easy launch conditions and that means more distance for you. Our expertise at positioning the cg low and forward in a driver sets us apart from our competitors. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. According to taylormade, the sldr mini driver was designed to be hit off the tee, but with its smooth sole im talking barry white talkyououtofyourknickers smooth, its much easier to hit. A lot of people in this thread are saying the sldr s is the same as the sldr minus the adjustability. This weight placement has created the lowest and most forward center of gravity ever designed in a driver. If you put this club up against others in its category, it should offer longer shots than most, if not all of the competition.
Nov, 20 we also heard toulon talk about how brian gay, not a long hitter, changed his game with the new gear. 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. Arm yourself with these taylormade sldr driver specs and. The head design, weighting technology and shaft remain the same. Buy the taylormade sldr 460 driver here watch the video.
That gives it more than double the influence on a drivers center of. Call 7178595102 for more information or to schedule an appointment. For me, the r7 425 is the epitome of driver aesthetics, and, at a glance, the. It is a great club to use if you consistently make solid contact. The sldr s driver has a low forward center of gravity cg, which reduces spin and allows for a higher lofted club to increase the. Driver examination division missouri state highway patrol. The sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any driver taylormade has ever produced.
Just because tour guys were hitting it well, they hit everything well, doesnt mean it is that much better. This act requires the completion of a human trafficking prevention course for the issuance or renewal of a class a cdl. The folks over at taylormade recently sent over their new sdlr rescue club for our testing team to try out. The reduction in spin and low cg offer a driverlike launch to provide some genuinely inspiring results. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. The company claims this is the best driver theyve produced, so we were keen to see what all the fuss was about. Has the green chinese weight cover and retail serial. Oct 24, 2015 well, after testing, its clear to see that the sldr rescue can deliver truly impressive distances.
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