I went to a demo day its about a 2 12 hour drive from my place. The easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight allows for 21 different weight positions and promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. They name three of their staff golfers, dustin johnson, when he started using the sldr driver he went from a 9 degree driver to a 10. The taylormade sldr 430 tp is their top of the line driver. Taylormade bucked conventional wisdom by introducing a driver that featured a lowforward center of gravity cg which according to taylormade engineers produces a highlaunch lowspinning drive which is the holy grail for optimal distance. Dustin johnson used a taylormade sldr driver in 2014. The r15 430 has design characteristics that remind me of the r7 425 tp, and the 460 has hints of the r9 supertri in it in look and feel only, performance is much better. Nov 06, 2014 titleist 915 d3 driver workable and forgiving, the 915d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control. The sldr tp 430cc driver is aimed at golfers who prefer a smaller, traditional, compact head and want to maximize workability over. First of all, the original sldr 460 driver was released at the end of 20 and is currently the most popular driver on tour. Mar 01, 2014 ill be honest, taylormade is annoying. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. Unlike sldr driver, but not unlike the namesake fairway and rescue, sldr mini driver has no.
The taylormade sldr driver succeeds the taylormade r1 driver and there. The sldr s makes another change in the direction for taylormade drivers. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. The tp model, which has a more robust fujikuras speeder tour spec 7. The standard fujikura speeder 67 shaft x, s, r and m available. Sldr 430 makes it easier to shape shots without sacrificing distance. Taylormade r15 430 tp is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. It will be available in four different lofts, 8, 9. Sldr 430 japan feedback japanese golf clubs japanese golf. Sldr is built to help you hit longerstraighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spinrate and faster ball speed. Lower profile designs for easy to launch performance. The taylormade sldr 430 driver has the innovative sldr sliding weight technology coupled with a smaller tourinspired, charcoalgray crown head design. The easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight allows for 21 different weight positions and promotes up.
By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. Us drivers have no prestige to them, i think we all know this. If a white driver was never your thing then the taylormade sldr is going to be a real treat. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts items including logo overruns from adams, adidas, ben hogan, callaway, cleveland, club glove, cobra, footjoy, mizuno, never compromise, nike, odyssey, ping, sun.
The newest edition to the sldr tp range is the 430cc headed driver. 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 sldrs 14 bonded driver. It features a tourinspired head that is shorter from front to back, but with the same charcoalgrey colour and details on the crown. The r15 430 has design characteristics that remind me of the r7 425 tp, and the 460 has. Featuring the latest speed injected twist face technology, our ytrack sliding weight system, and hammerhead slot, taylormade. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade sldr 430.
According to early testing results from club fitters, the sldr 430 is even lower spinning than the already. The primary difference between the sldr 430 and the sldr 460 is the length of the club from face to back. One of my favorite characteristics of the new r15 drivers is the sound. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. The charcoal crown again is a throwback to the r510 with the exception of the silver half circle on the back that will only be noticeable to the true club. This is far and away the best looking driver taylormade has released in ages. Fake or not taylormade sldrs general equipment talk. Taylormade sldr c series is a popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. The stock shaft is the reengineered fujikura speeder 57. Since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention. Dec 18, 20 sldr 430 makes it easier to shape shots without sacrificing distance. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra mens fly z xl driver or taylormade rbz stage 2. Taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. Over the past several years we have seen the company go from the traditional black driver, to white, back towards black more of a charcoal with the first sldr, go back to white with a special release of the sldr, and now, with the sldr s, the company has chosen to go.
We put a low forward cg in a smaller head to make a driver. Taylormade s research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sldr driver. Taylormade driver golf club head cover head cover only. The m1 460 and m1 430 are incredibly highlaunching and lowspinning, boasting the big forgiveness that has been absent from recent taylormade models. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade sldr 430 find out. The r15 430 and 460 both look like traditional taylormade drivers. Buy the taylormade sldr 460 driver here watch the video. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. For me, the r7 425 is the epitome of driver aesthetics, and, at a glance, the sldr 430 could pass as its twin. I personally hit the longest drive of my life with it last year. I took advantage of the recent price drops to purchase both the sldr 460 and 430 at 10. We had a diamana b series 7x shaft in this taylormade sldr driver. It is a lower launching lower spinning shaft that has incredibly tight dispersion. 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.
Apr 07, 2014 unlike sldr driver both 460 and 430, sldr fairway, and sldr rescue, the sldr mini driver isnt the least bit adjustable. Smaller tourinspired head with a stunning modernclassic shape and charcoalgray crown. Jan 21, 2014 rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre has a longest drive comp between the taylormade jetspeed vs sldr driver and tests which goes furthest using gc2 technology. Taylormade sldr c driver discount prices for golf equipment. Dec 01, 2014 the sldr s makes another change in the direction for taylormade drivers.
Lowforward cg promotes fast ball speed, high launch and low spin for phenomenal distance. The new taylormade sldr driver is built to help you hit longerstraighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spinrate and faster ball speed. Workable and forgiving, the 915d3 driver delivers distance with. The sldr tp 430cc driver is aimed at golfers who prefer a smaller, traditional, compact head and want to maximize workability over forgiveness. The taylormade sldr tp driver offers maximum adjustability. Unlike sldr driver, but not unlike the namesake fairway and rescue, sldr mini driver has no actual slider.
Taylormades sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center of gravity cg, going against the grain of the golf industry. 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. Moving the cg forward in a driver is a monumental shift in metalwood thinking. Taylormade sldr 430 tour preferred driver japanese golf. Unfollow taylormade sldr driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Jan 20, 2014 for me, the r7 425 is the epitome of driver aesthetics, and, at a glance, the sldr 430 could pass as its twin.
Taylormade sldr driver discount golf drivers hurricane golf. Taylor made sldr 430 driver taylor made drivers golfbidder. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. Sure it isnt the most forgiving driver, but if im swinging well, there isnt a driver ive hit that goes further. 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. Ping g30 vs taylormade sldr 430 how to effectively play golf. Taylormades research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sldr driver. With that being said, the taylormade sldr 430 is fking phenomenal. Titleist 915 d3 driver workable and forgiving, the 915d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control. The stock shaft is a real deal fujikura motore speeder 7. Nov 26, 2015 welcome to the 430cc version of the taylormade sldr driver. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre has a longest drive comp between the taylormade jetspeed vs sldr driver and tests which goes furthest using gc2 technology.
Your authorized taylormade dealer should also be able to provide you with multiple shaft options. Dec 15, 20 didnt think the day would come me asking about taylormade driver on this forum but here it is. It seems like it came out of nowhere with its introduction. Taylormade sldr c series vs taylormade sldr driver. Experienced golfers know what they are going to get from a taylormade sldr driver quality performance, good looks, and innovative technology. It has produced some of my longest drives all season. Dec 18, 20 sldr 430 is the most subdued driver release in the recent history of taylormade. In my opinion the blue, charcoal, and white color combo look extremely clean and really stand out. Welcome to the 430cc version of the taylormade sldr driver. Longest drive comp taylormade jetspeed vs sldr youtube. It had been suddenly spotted on tour, it wasnt white, it didnt have mwt, nor many of the other features we have come to expect from taylormade. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very. Features and benefits of the taylormade sldr 430 driver.
The taylormade sldr driver is a successful blend of art and science, culminating in a driver for everyone with a sleek and clean appearance. Ive done two different test for myself with my current sldr 460 tp 11. Taylormade launches m3 and m4 drivers that have a twist face. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. 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. The 430 taylormade sldr driver specs include the lofts weve already discussed, along with.
The driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced golfer. It and the maxima are the best two drivers ive ever hit. Unlike sldr driver both 460 and 430, sldr fairway, and sldr rescue, the sldr mini driver isnt the least bit adjustable. The smaller clubhead will enhance the golfers ability to shape the ball off the tee. The longest, most adjustable taylormade drivers ever. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. The sldr tp version will carry the speeder tour spec 6. It isnt a coincidence or a surprise that taylormade has stayed at or near the top of the golf club business for so long. Oct 03, 2014 the 430 taylormade sldr driver specs include the lofts weve already discussed, along with. Both the 430cc and 460cc versions of the r15 and sldr were tested side by side for comparison. A new back track allows golfers to make tweaks to their launch and spin independent of loft adjustments. For years its been accepted that low and back was the ideal cg location for a driver. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range.
At 430ccs, the taylormade sldr 430 driver has the looks that scream bag me now. If you already own an r1 driver and use one of their premium shafts, you can pair it with the sldr head. 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. To purchase the taylormade sldr driver, visit our product page. The new taylormade driver the sldr was a surprise srprs. Sldr 430 is the most subdued driver release in the recent history of taylormade.
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