A lot of people in this thread are saying the sldr s is the same as the sldr minus the adjustability. My switch to taylormade clubs happened a few years ago after i attended a demo day and became completely infatuated with the burner 2. 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. Taylormade m2 is a top selling option at the top of the price range. 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. Lowforward cg promotes fast ball speed, high launch and low spin for phenomenal distance. Elite, competitionready long drivers spend hours in the gym every day.
By mike stachura when you first get a look at taylormade s new sldr driver as in slider, you notice right away the adjustable slot mechanism on the sole. I definitely like the new sound and feel of the krank formula 6a vast improvement over the 5. Jan 20, 2014 this is the driver that better players have been waiting for taylormade to release. Getting to know the taylormade sldr driver 3balls blog. Sorry to jump in late, ten days late, ten dollars short, but i own a krank f5 and when properly struck produces some cannonating blasts. 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. Lower profile designs for easy to launch performance. First, let me say that i have heard good things about krank.
Taylormade m2 fairway wood is a very popular option in the middle of the fairway woods price range. I guess tm thought the sldr branding had more clout, although it seems odd on a driver with no sliding weight. Check your used golf clubs trade in values using our system below. To learn more about these taylormade drivers, visit our blog. The distance is said to be accomplished by moving cg center of gravity low 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. What happens when you hit taylormade s 2017 m1 460 driver against the companys sldr s driver. My new custom built krank driver big drives youtube. Taylormade reinvents movable weight with new sldr golf. Address view the crown features a satinsilver finish that is considerably lighter than the dark sldr model. I wanted to do this test because when the sldr came out more than three years ago its radically. Dustin johnsons driver is a reminder that optimal launch conditions. Due to the overwhelming interest in the launch of our new drivers, fairway woods and hybrids, we highly recommend scheduling an uninterrupted call with our.
May 06, 2015 for players looking for a high performance adjustable driver, the taylormade r15 driver is your weapon. By todays standards it is mini, but i remember playing a driver smaller than that when i first started. This is far and away the best looking driver taylormade has released in. Jan, 2015 sorry to jump in late, ten days late, ten dollars short, but i own a krank f5 and when properly struck produces some cannonating blasts. How to spot differences between a fake and genuine sldr driver golfcentraldaily at 4. After spending some time with the driver, its clear that the sldr is a worthy contender for the everyday golfer. Taylormade sldr driver v taylormade jetspeed driver. 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. Sldr drivers have a 3degree range of adjustability 1. Also, there isnt much reason to get a sldr s if you already own a sldr.
Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. The sldr took home not only the distance category but also the overall. 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. The question has come up enough times that i felt obligated to give you a head to head comparison. You will receive a confirmation email with shipping label and packing label for your used golf club tradeins once you have placed your order. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. The driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced golfer.
So, the r15 has some tough shoes to fill that is for sure. A 260cc head the maximum size for a driver being 460cc is coupled to a 43. By sliding the weight toward the heel or toe you were able to make the club more or less biased in any direction. We put the latest 2018 drivers on the market to the test to find out which is longest, straightest and most forgiving.
Since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention. 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 golf works 3 pack universal golf shaft extensions graphite or steel shafts. I have a sldr not s version but there is practically little difference.
The loft setting on sldr can also be adjusted via taylormade s loftsleeve technology that allows the driver to be positioned 12 different ways within a range of plusorminus 1. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. What happens when you hit taylormades 2017 m1 460 driver against the companys sldr s driver. This is kind of like comparing the external sliderweightforward taylormade. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their. After spending some time with the driver, its clear that the sldr. The message with the sldr was to loft up, because taylormade knew the sldr wasnt the most forgiving 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 sldr s 14 bonded driver. 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. When fitted properly, the sldr led to huge distance gains. 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. Ping g15 driver or taylormade sldr c series comparing.
Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as ping g15 driver or taylormade rbz stage 2. Both the 2016 m2 and the 2015 sldr c are capable of excellent performance. The front track system in the r15 driver has been moved closer to the clubface, compared to the sldr, by 12mm, which shifted 75% of the total drivers weight. 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. After doing so, and patiently waiting for it to arrive, i started reading about fake clubs online and now i am just beside myself with fear that i bought a fake. Krank formula x extreme drivers dans custom golf shop.
The sldr has its sliding weight track in the front of the driver, which creates the highlaunchlowspin conditions that taylormade has been touting for years. Shop used krank drivers from 2nd swing golf and hit more fairways. Control is a distance comparison to the unnamed reference club isnt it. Krank has won more remax ld events then any company in history. Taylormade sldr 430 tour preferred black 10 driver head. If youre looking for used golf drivers, youre in the right place. While ive had the longest drives ive hit all season, this driver may not be for everyone. Taylormade s new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. Sell or trade your used golf clubs online with 2nd swing golf, and put that trade credit toward your purchase. The sldr range is pretty solid, the low centre of gravity on the head helps it up in the air with out to much trouble and its always a good fall back from my driver. Krank golf lately, i have been asked how the bombtech grenade golf driver compares to the golf drivers offered by krank golf. It was the first driver to go allout for lowforward weighting to deliver high launch with low spin, and it also showcased a sliding weight, rather than just moveable weights.
Youve found a great deal online on a taylormade sldr driver online. It features technologies geared to the golfer who wants to fine tune their driver. The taylormade sldr mini driver comes in a variety of lofts from 1216, sized at 260cc and playing 43. I have finally built my new custom krank driver and see what numbers and distance i can hit with it. Taylormades sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center of gravity cg, going against the grain of the golf industry.
However, both the sldr and sldr s have an identical feel while swinging. With taylormade coming out with more clubs than any other manufacturer, the sldr s shouldnt really be a surprise to any sldr owners out there. 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. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape.
Soon after i also added a few of their longer clubs to my bag, including their rocketballz woods. One thing that the sldr is missing is taylormade s face angle adjuster, a sole plate on taylormade. The sldr streamlines taylormades driver technologies into an. At krank golf we understand the importance of being fitted properly and getting all information you need to feel confident in choosing to hit krank golf clubs. Lh taylormade sldr s tp minidriver 16 motore speeder tour spec 7. Sldr is built to help you hit longerstraighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spinrate and faster ball speed. Taylormade mens sldr c class driver, right hand, graphite, stiff, 9. 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. Technology may not change, but you can always improve.
From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Taylormade recently introduced the sldr driver as a midseason release that came as a surprise to many in the golf world. One thing that the sldr is missing is taylormade s face angle adjuster, a sole plate on taylormade s r1, r11s and r11 drivers that allowed golfers to adjust the face angle to. In a little over a month, the sldr has gone from tour prototype to mass production and general availability. The 2015 sldr c driver is certainly a much better comparison to the m2 than the original sldr s from 202014. Golfmagic took both taylormade sldr driver and taylormade jetspeed driver 10. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. Krank formula 6 tested against some of our top drivers d. Your story about the taylormade compared to a ping driver is unbelievable.
Get a deal on that driver youre looking for or on any new or used clubs. Sep 19, 2014 to purchase the taylormade sldr driver, visit our product page. Dec 18, 20 we put low forward cg in a smaller head to make a driver that tour pros love, said brian bazzel, taylormade s senior director of product creation for metalwoods. Taylormade reinvents movable weight with new sldr golf digest. 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. Sep 24, 20 taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. 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. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole.
Sep 19, 2014 alan unruh, pga professional discusses the features of the taylormade r1 driver and the taylormade sldr driver. Taylormade sldr c driver discount prices for golf equipment. The sldr range is pretty solid, the low centre of gravity on the head helps it up in the air with out to much trouble and its always a good fall back from my driver if im having a bad day with it. Originally debuting in the sldr, this feature drastically reduced spin and increased launch angle. Distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver.
Titleist pro v1 and v1x, kinda like death and taxes. One thing that the sldr is missing is taylormades face angle adjuster, a sole plate on taylormades r1, r11s and r11 drivers that allowed golfers to adjust the face angle to. 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. The shape is quite different from the other drivers tested as you can see by the picture at the left. The talyormade sldr driver was innovative when it came out because of its sliding weight to help players fine tune their ball flight. At 430ccs, the taylormade sldr 430 driver has the looks that scream bag me now. The right driver can make a big difference, so check out the selection of used krank. Dont know what it is going to cost other than if i preorder a krank. 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. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. Which makes the sldr s slightly more forgiving than the sldr. Fake or not taylormade sldrs general equipment talk. The new sldr from taylormade has been touted as their longest driver ever, so we decided to test it in the cluboratory. But ive only hit the sldr a handful of times on the driving range, and while the shots feel solid like really solid my ball flight with the sldr is significantly lower.
Taylormade sldr c series is a popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. Taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. The r15 is taylormades 2nd generation of a driver with a low forward center of gravity. This includes taylormade, callaway, titleist, ping, cobra and every other golf company. The drivers we tested were the callaway xr, taylormade aeroburner, krank 6, and ping g30 ls tec.
For a limited time receive 150% on your tradein when purchasing any sim product. This includes taylormade, callaway, titleist, ping, cobra and every other golf company on the planet. Id be lying if i said anything other than the krank formula 5 was at the top of my must try drivers list for 20. If you havent jumped on taylormades high launch, low spin sldr bandwagon yet, you may have just run out of excuses. I think a lot of people get sucked into the price tag put on clubs.
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