Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning where exactly the. This is a replacement shaft designed to fit perfectly in your taylormade driver sldr, m1, m2, m3, m4 or r15 models. Neither has allowed me to be as accurate and as long as this driver. The primary difference between the sldr 430 and the sldr 460 is the length of the club from face to back. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. These factory authentic taylormade shaft adaptors allow for multiple shaft and length options to be used in the sldr drivers for less than the cost of reshafting. 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.
The driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced golfer. 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 heel and. 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 you found flight wise,forgiveness etclook forward to your views. Jul 29, 20 i have had all the taylormade drivers including this years r1 white and r1 black. Find great deals on ebay for sldr shaft and taylormade sldr driver shaft. I picked up an sldr with the stock 57s shaft in it and i have been pleasantly surprised. Im guessing with a tiny shaft tweak i could maximize potential even. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. The stock shaft is a very light fujikura speeder 57 that is much better than previous standard taylormade shafts and suited me better than the. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf.
The specs were not exactly what i wanted this club has a regular flex shaft, i usually play with stiff but i liked my other driver so much i thought i would try it. Here at miles of golf we independently tested sldr compared to the r1 driver on the trackman launch monitor. The different length of stock shafts in drivers across. The sldr driver from taylormade is designed to help hit the ball straighter and longer. A steelshafted club imparts more vibrations up the shaft to your hands. There are a total of 12 positions with a range of plusorminus 1.
Best shaft for the sldr taylormade driver, mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru talks golf shafts and which one might suit the. Sldr 430 vs sldr 460 stock shaft made for speeder 57 vs 65. 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. Soon after i also added a few of their longer clubs to my bag, including their rocketballz woods. With the big head, heavy weight and short shaft, its almost like hitting your. Short 1 mid 12 long 45 not specified 2,007 material see all material. The look, sound, and feel are all very pleasing, and the performance is outstanding. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on. You can find a large variety of these golf club shafts at affordable prices when you shop on ebay. Lowforward cg promotes fast ball speed, high launch and low spin for phenomenal distance. The results favored sldr for its lower spin characteristics. Sldr 460 driver sldr 430 driver sldr white driver sldr faiway sldr rescue sldrs metalwoods sldrs mini driver sldr irons. 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. Whether upgrading your current drivers, repairing a damaged one, or building your own custom driver, a taylormade driver shaft can comes in handy.
I gained 8 percent accuracy and 23 yards longer on average. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on the face. The sldr utilizes a 20gram sliding weight on the shaft of the taylormade clubs. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. But the range of lofts offered by the four different heads 8, 9. Rossa mezza monza center shaft rossa mezza monza comparison womens rescue mid. Apr 07, 2014 the sldr mini, be it driver or fairway, has a 260cc steel head, comes in lofts of 12, 14, and 16, and the stock shaft length is 43.
Like everything else with sldr stamped or glued to the sole, the mini features a lowforward center of gravity placement for low spin and with a properly fit head high launch. Oban kiyoshi black 65 05 xflex extra stiff flex driver shaft with a taylormade sldr tp sleeve offering up to 3 of adjusatability in your r1, 2014 adams, jet speed, rbz stage 2, or sldr driver head. In addition, the sldr allows golfers to adjust how fast the club releases coming through impact and in what position the club face will be in at impact. Rated 5 out of 5 by from one of the better drivers i ever played i have the m1 and m2. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to longer drivers. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43.
Sldr drivers have a 3degree range of adjustability 1. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. The taylormade sldr driver has the innovative sldr sliding weight technology coupled with a modernclassic, charcoalgray crown head design. This is the second sldr driver i purchased from you. The sldr mini, be it driver or fairway, has a 260cc steel head, comes in lofts of 12, 14, and 16, and the stock shaft length is 43. The sldr s driver is available in 10, 12, 14, and 16 degrees of loft. The shaft on the sldr s driver is the fujikura speeder shaft with a length of 44.
Taylormades sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center of gravity cg, going against the grain of the golf industry. The center of gravity is located low and forward due to the 20 gram sliding weight on the sole. By sliding the weight toward the heel or toe you were able to make the club more or less biased in any direction. The stock steel shaft is kbss new tour ctaper 90, which is designed to promote a higher launch and better spin control, and is available in r and s flexes. The sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any driver taylormade has ever produced. It works in both the 2016 and 2017 adjustable drivers from taylormade.
The stock steel shaft is kbss new tour ctaper 90, which is designed to promote a higher launch and better spin control, and is. Best shaft for the sldr taylormade driver, mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru talks golf shafts and which one might suit the taylormade sldr driver the most. Loosen the screw move the shaft to the desired loft and lock the screw in place. For those seeking the tp version, the shaft is a fujikura motore speeder shaft. Jan 20, 2014 this is far and away the best looking driver taylormade has released in ages. Lower profile designs for easy to launch performance. Dec 01, 2019 there is an optimum driver shaft length with which golfers will achieve maximum clubhead speed and it will vary from player to player. Taylormade sldr drivers also incorporate a loft sleeve that is easy to adjust. It is the same shaft used in the sldr driver, but at 43. This is accomplished by promoting a low spin rate, and high launch angle. There is a ladies flex available that weighs 47 grams.
Silver buttonback works with subtle crown markings for easy clubface alignment. Sldr 430 vs sldr 460 stock shaft made for speeder 57 vs. The talyormade sldr driver was innovative when it came out because of its sliding weight to help players fine tune their ball flight. The easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight allows for 21 different weight positions and promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. We immediately set out to fix that and discover whether golfers are helped or harmed by longer driver shafts. I hit 10 shots with a normal standard 45 shaft on a taylormade m3 driver with a 9 head and 10 shots with 3wood length shaft 43 on the same head. The shaft in the sldr driver is the fujikura speeder shaft.
May 06, 2014 the sldr s mini drivers clubhead has a larger and deeper face than taylormades 155cc sldr 15 fairway. The shaft is in fair condition with normal bag wear in the form of nicks, scuffs, scrape marks, some longer scrapesscratches, chipping on the. Used taylormade golf fujikura speeder 57 sldr driver shaft regular flex graphite shaft grip. 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 two best drivers in the world go headtohead for a spot in the bag. Since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention. The 10 shots with the 45 shaft im a decent player so my misses arent horrible were in different areas of the face, mostly high toe. Taylormade custom blue, sim, m1, m2, m3, m4, m5, m6, r15, sldr, rbz2. M2 driver m2 fairway m2 irons m2 tour irons psi irons psi tour irons kalea ef wedges phenom os putters spider limited red spider limited m1 special edition driver. Oct 08, 20 yes, he is the best on the green in regulation stats, but this time he won with the taylormade sldr driver 10. Fujikura speeder 57 shaft blends light weight with great feel and playability. Taylormade sldr c driver discount prices for golf equipment. This stock sldr driver shaft is in excellent condition. Graphite golf shafts are lighter than steel shafts, resulting in an increase in swing speed and distance. It is available in medium, regular, and stiff flexes. The sldr driver from taylor made is designed to help hit the ball straighter and longer. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Apr 17, 2014 additionally, you may find that you want to play a different type of shaft in the sldr because it is so low spin.
When we realized that we had never tested the concept of shorter driver shafts being more accurate. Sldr 460 driver sldr 430 driver sldr white driver sldr faiway sldr rescue sldr s metalwoods sldr s mini driver sldr irons. For me, the r7 425 is the epitome of driver aesthetics, and, at a glance, the sldr 430 could pass as its twin. At last, two sldr models have fallen into our hands, one standard and one tp, with which our prejudices have faded. Ive been playing an addi 6x or oban devotion 6 for the last year or more with great results, but the speeder 57 sflex in the sldr is going to stick around a while. Steve buzza explains why he has changed to a heavier shaft follow the. The higher the swing speed, the stiffer the shaft flex should be.
Nov 26, 2015 it is the same shaft used in the sldr driver, but at 43. Aeroburner driver aeroburner fairway aeroburner rescue aeroburner hl irons r15 460 driver r15 430 driver r15 fairway r15 rescue rsi irons golf balls. Select from regular, firm, stiff, ladies or seniors flex constructed from graphite or steel. I found the stock sldr to be really good right off the rack, it has a good launch with low spin. I just knew as a made for shaft it was going to be garbage, but i was wrong. I took demo sldr to the driving range and hit both sldr and r1 with my diamana blue shaft. Apr 01, 2014 best shaft for the sldr taylormade driver, mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru talks golf shafts and which one might suit the taylormade sldr driver the most.
I have had all the taylormade drivers including this years r1 white and r1 black. It comes available in lofts of 12, 14, and 16degree with a stock shaft length of 43. 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. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. I was lucky enough to get to take this driver for a spin and here are a few of. These factory authentic taylormade shaft adaptors allow for multiple shaft and length options to be used in the all sim, sim max, sim max d, m6, m5, m4, m3, m1, m2, r15 and sldr drivers and fairways for less than the cost of reshafting. 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. Yes, he is the best on the green in regulation stats, but this time he won with the taylormade sldr driver 10.
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