At times it is difficult to keep up with all the introductions. Looks in stark contrast to the horrific 20 offerings, the sldr 460 is a classy, understated, good looking club. Save on taylormade golf equipment trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. Combined with the ultra low spin sldr driver, taylormade is going to have a lot of golfers singing their praises in 2014. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. The top of the sldr is a dark grey mattelike finish, which is fine, but i cant stand any kind of aluminumlooking finish. A redesigned adjustable weight system in the taylormade sldr driver delivers less spin and more distance. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. What i look for in my driver is a color combination between the tee box, the club, and the ball to maximize my concentration. Soon after i also added a few of their longer clubs to my bag, including their rocketballz woods. Through independent testing, the sldr is one of, if not, the longest drivers on the 2014 market. 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.
Buy new 2014 taylormade golf sldr s driver 14 stiff f. I really liked the club but i struggled to consistently hit the ball straight. I got my hands on a 10degree sldr s and put it up against a 10degree sldr to find out if there really is a difference between the two. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system.
It was the only club in the entire test that consistently helped me with a lower ball flight and this was the hottest face of any driver i have ever tested. Taylormades product life cycle is annual, and with each release, there is a model that will suit you. If you havent jumped on taylormades high launch, low spin sldr bandwagon yet, you may have just run out of excuses. Jan 18, 2014 the original taylormade sldr 460 driver appeared on the pga tour in midsummer of 20, before the start of the pga tours john deere classic and european tours scottish open. It featured a unique sliding weight system and an adjustable hosel, and the center of gravity was pushed more forward than the cg location of previous taylormade. May 06, 2014 also, the sldrs face is crazy hot, producing tremendous ball speeds. Easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight promotes up to 30 yards of shotshape adjustment black buttonback works with silversatin for easy clubface alignment variety of highloft options allowing you to loft up for more distance. It was the longest, it spun less, and yesit didnt fly as straight as the others. Taylormade s research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sldr driver. Mar 26, 2014 the taylormade sldr driver is a successful blend of art and science, culminating in a driver for everyone with its sleek and clean appearance. Nov 28, 20 golfmagic took both taylormade sldr driver and taylormade jetspeed driver 10. Truthfully, with sldr fairway and sldr rescue, taylormade probably doesnt need the same sort of hook that comes standard with the driver. May 28, 2014 rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the new taylormade sldr mini driver on gc2 with real golf balls and revealing all the data to help you decide if this is the golf. This time last year i bought a taylor made rocketballz ii driver.
That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the. The sldr doesnt have a face angle adjuster like previous drivers from taylormade, which will force some golfers to manipulate the face. Also, the sldrs face is crazy hot, producing tremendous ball speeds. I really liked the club but i struggled to consistently. The sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any driver taylormade has ever produced. 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 new taylormade driver the sldr was a surprise srprs. Taylormade recently introduced the sldr driver as a midseason release that came as a surprise to many in the golf world. This driver has some of the same design features as the sldr metalwoods, while including the distanceenhancing patented speed pocket.
Sep 24, 20 taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. The sldr took home not only the distance category but also the overall. Mar 25, 2014 taylormade loves to bring new drivers to the marketplace. Like me, you may be wondering what the s stands for. Truthfully, with sldr fairway and sldr rescue, taylormade probably doesnt need the same sort of hook that comes standard with. Get the best deals on taylormade golf equipment when you shop the largest online selection at.
Apr 17, 2014 combined with the ultra low spin sldr driver, taylormade is going to have a lot of golfers singing their praises in 2014. Taylormade loves to bring new drivers to the marketplace. The most notable of those gold medals was sldr, which made hotlist history. Oct 23, 2014 from clubtest 2014, tester jon dobberstein talks about one of his favorite drivers in the test, the taylormade sldr. Taylormade sldr makes driver history in 2014 golf digest hotlist issue. Dec 01, 2014 i purchased the taylormade sldr s mid season 2014. It was designed to give players a choice between driver and fairway when on the tee box. The website was easy to navigate and made it easy to determine how much my club was.
In a little over a month, the sldr has gone from tour. Drivers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Featuring the latest speed injected twist face technology, our y. 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. Apr 16, 2019 the original one mini is the next iteration in taylormades mini line that started back in 2014 with the introduction of sldr and continued the following year with the deepfaced aeroburner mini. Sep 10, 20 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. Taylor made sldr driver taylor made drivers golfbidder. They name three of their staff golfers, dustin johnson, when he started. Taylor made sldr drivers in voorraad voor spoedbestellingen. Finally, they discovered that most golfers benefit from increased loft up to 2 or 3 degrees so they made the loft more adjustable than. For years its been accepted that low and back was the ideal cg location for a driver. Yet despite a shape not dissimilar to one of the drivers i first grew up playing with some 18. There is no one size fits all in ball flight, and the author tries really hard to make the case for taylor mades imaginary innovation. It seems like it came out of nowhere with its introduction.
Jan 22, 2014 taylormade sldr makes driver history in 2014 golf digest hotlist issue. Moving the cg forward in a driver is a monumental shift in metalwood thinking. With a new look, the sldr s promised distance for all, but how exactly does it differ from the successful and much talkedabout taylormade sldr driver. Buy taylormade sldr buy taylormade sldr 430 we rely on the data, and more specifically our total driving averages to determine mygolfspys most wanted driver of 2014, and based on the ping g25 finishes a very close 2nd. The fellows at taylormade keepcoming back for more. Featuring the latest speed injected twist face technology, our ytrack sliding weight system, and hammerhead slot, taylormade drivers provide industryleading performance. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. 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. Golfmagic took both taylormade sldr driver and taylormade jetspeed driver 10. Yet despite a shape not dissimilar to one of the drivers i first grew up playing.
So, the r15 has some tough shoes to fill that is for sure. The taylormade sldr mini driver is a new breed of driver that can be beneficial to golfers of every skill level. The taylormade sldr driver is a successful blend of art and science, culminating in a driver for everyone with a sleek and clean appearance. Taylormade sldr driver v taylormade jetspeed driver. Apr 07, 2014 the sldr 430 is a beast, and it basically did it exactly what we expected it to off the heels of our 2014 most wanted driver test. Rated 4 out of 5 by rick from solid driver strong adjustable driver with nice forgiveness and feel date published. Jun 03, 2014 on first look, the sldr mini, tested in 12degree, is sized between an average 3wood and driver. Sldr was a driver success, they made sure to come out with a new iron to bounce off the sldr name.
According to taylormade, the sldr mini was designed to be hit primarily off the tee, but with its smooth sole im talking barry white. From clubtest 2014, tester jon dobberstein talks about one of his favorite drivers in the test, the taylormade sldr. The taylormade sldr s driver has the same high launch, low spin performance as the sldr but with less adjustability and a lower price introduction. May 29, 2014 with a new look, the sldr s promised distance for all, but how exactly does it differ from the successful and much talkedabout taylormade sldr driver. The introduction of the 14degree sldr driver has presented one of taylormade s biggest challenges, because most golfers identify 14 degrees with a strong 3wood, not a driver. Taylormade s sldr mini driver has generated some considerable buzz since its arrival on tour last month at the world golf championshipscadillac championship. The top of the sldr is a dark grey mattelike finish, which is fine, but i cant stand any kind of aluminumlooking finish on a driver, and the face and bottom are just that.
The sldr isnt ugly, but it doesnt grab me by the face and say buy me. Taylormade sldr makes driver history in 2014 golf digest. In my opinion tm has many other drivers that look better at the approach sitting behind the ball. Watch as mark hits the new taylormade golf driver with. The original one mini is the next iteration in taylormades mini line that started back in 2014 with the introduction of sldr and continued the following year with the deep. The introduction of the 14degree sldr driver has presented. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological. Taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. The most notable of those gold medals was sldr, which made hotlist history by becoming the first driver to. In my opinion tm has many other drivers that look better at the approach. Taylormades research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sldr driver.
Face angle on the sldr driver is changed in the same way that its adjusted on the rocketballz stage 2 driver by using the loft sleeve. Address view the crown features a satinsilver finish that is considerably lighter than the dark sldr model. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the new taylormade sldr mini driver on gc2 with real golf balls and revealing all the data to help you. On first look, the sldr mini, tested in 12degree, is sized between an average 3wood and driver. The taylormade sldr is mygolfspys 2014 most wanted driver. As a general rule, if youre a beginner look for a model without adjustable weight like the. Taylormades sldr mini driver has generated some considerable buzz since its arrival on tour last month at the world golf championshipscadillac championship. Brian s most wanted drivers of 2014 taylor made sldr 430 this club was by far my best. The taylormade sldr driver is a successful blend of art and science, culminating in a driver for everyone with its sleek and clean appearance. As some dude named jon gailmore once sang, you gotta have a hook, and so while the real story of the taylormade sldr driver was the low and forward placement of the center of gravity, the hook the thing that makes it stand out on the shelves is the forwardlyplaced, shiny blue capped, 20 gram weight. It was designed to give players a choice between driver and fairway when on.
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