This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. 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. Taylormade 460 sldr s 10 degree driver stiff flex graphite 0793346 right handed. The taylormade sldr mini driver is a new breed of driver that can be beneficial to golfers of every skill level. 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.
Like me, you may be wondering what the s stands for. Yet despite a shape not dissimilar to one of the drivers i first grew up playing with some 18. Featuring the latest speed injected twist face technology, our y. Golf driver loft distance, degrees, and best club selection. Taylormade 460 sldr s 14 degree driver lite flex speeder 47 graphite 0814788. This driver comes in lofts of 10,12,14 and 16 degrees so very much.
Taylormade sldr 460 s 10 degree driver rh right handed speeder 57 stiff graphite. On top of that, it seems that the best setting for me tends to be standard all the way around or maybe one degree. During testing, the sldr driver was hit 20 times on hurricane golfs vector ball launch monitor using the taylormade lethal golf ball. Mens right handed sldr 460 regular flex loft 10 driver. Jun 03, 2014 on first look, the sldr mini, tested in 12 degree, is sized between an average 3wood and driver. Taylormade mens sldrs bonded golf driver, right hand, 10 degree, regular. Taylor made sldr s driver with regular graphite taylor made. Taylormade sldr 460 driver buy and sell on sidelineswap. The new sldr from taylormade has been touted as their longest driver ever, so we decided to test it in the cluboratory.
First of all the loft does not actually change, it s. The sldr s mini drivers clubhead has a larger and deeper face than taylormades 155cc sldr 15 fairway. In fact, outside of the silversatin finish and fixed loft, the sldr s. Taylormade created the sldr s driver for golfers who want the distanceenhancing benefits of a lowforward cg and the accuracyenhancing advantages of the sldr sliding. When compared to the taylormade jetspeed driver, also at 10 degrees, both sldr models launched slightly lower, produced around 300 rpm less spin and thus had more roll out when they hit the ground. Tom decided to loft me up half a degree on my current spec to 10. The sldr s also comes in 12, 14 and 16degree models, the latter the highestlofted 460 cubiccentimeter driver the company has. This driver has some of the same design features as the sldr. Aug 27, 2014 unlike the original sldr, the sldr s doesnt have the adjustable hosel for changing the loft angle, but instead comes in 10, 12, 14, and 16 degree lofts. But i did hear that lofting up gets much more distance as i got the 10 degree driver. Dustin johnsons driver is a reminder that optimal launch. Taylormade mens sldrs bonded golf driver, right hand, 10degree, regular.
Taylormade 460 sldr s 10 degree driver stiff flex graphite. Taylormade sldr for sale in uk 26 used taylormade sldrs. There are a lot of similarities in the sldr and sldr s. Featuring the latest speed injected twist face technology, our ytrack sliding weight system, and hammerhead slot, taylormade drivers provide industryleading performance. Taylormade s new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the company s range. I just bought a 12 degree m2 online at a great price, but i have played between 9. It doesnt reduce glare as well as the mattewhite finish on the r1 and r11, but it does look smart behind the ball. 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. Yet despite a shape not dissimilar to one of the drivers i first grew up playing.
Taylormade driver 14 loft golf clubs for sale ebay. The taylormade sldr s mini clubhead measures 260cc, smaller than the average 460cc driver. Next day delivery on a taylor made sldr s driver with regular graphite taylor made shaft 10. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. It has the 460cc head and length of the original, in fixed lofts of 10, 12, 14 and 16 degrees. Since unveiling the original sldr driver in july last year, taylormade has already followed it up with three variations, not including the latest sldr s driver. Moving the cg forward in a driver is a monumental shift in metalwood thinking.
Loft up mindset continues as taylormade unveils sldr s driver. You can choose from 12 positions within a range of plusorminus 1. During testing, the sldr driver was hit 20 times on hurricane golf s vector ball launch monitor using the taylormade lethal golf ball. The sales person at the store said that was the best. This driver comes in lofts of 10, 12,14 and 16 degrees so very much suited to taylormade. Used rh taylormade sldr s 460 10 driver speeder 57. Taylormade 460 sldr s 14 degree driver regular flex graphite 0772639 right hand. Sldr s driver for golfers who want the distanceenhancing benefits of a low forward cg and the accuracyenhancing advantages of our sldr sliding weight. Taylor made sldr s driver taylor made drivers golfbidder.
With the 2 degree adjustability of the m2, i figured that i can adjust it down if needed. May 05, 2014 like the sldr driver, the sldr s driver features the sliding sole weight mechanism that most associate with the sldr name. Unlike everything else in the sldr family, and really unlike anything taylormade has produced on a large scale in years, nothing in the sldr s family offers an adjustable hosel. The sldr, on the other hand, has a sliding weight that tips the scales at 20 grams. Taylormade s sldr mini driver 14 degree driver senior m flex graphite 0796014.
I got my hands on a 10 degree sldr s and put it up against a 10 degree sldr to find out if there really is a difference between the two. On first look, the sldr mini, tested in 12 degree, is sized between an average 3wood and driver. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a. The sldr s also comes in 12, 14 and 16degree models, the latter the. That gives it more than double the influence on a drivers center of gravity than the r1s moveable weights. This is a very good club for guys struggling with a full size driver. Mark hits the sldr s driver from taylormade golf and. With this in mind, the head is available in lofts of 10, 12 and 14 degrees, as well as a new 16degree option. Address view the crown features a satinsilver finish that is considerably lighter than the dark sldr model. Taylormade sldr 430 tp driver 10 degree used golf club at. It was designed to give players a choice between driver and fairway when on the tee box. 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, it s much easier to hit off the deck than a conventional driver. May 05, 2014 there is no 9degree option in the driver.
The sldr s also comes in 12, 14 and 16 degree models, the latter the highestlofted 460 cubiccentimeter driver. Taylormade 460 sldr s 10 degree driver stiff flex fujikura graphite 0799509. If you havent jumped on taylormades high launch, low spin sldr bandwagon yet, you may have just run out of excuses. 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.
Taylormade created the sldr s driver for golfers who want the distanceenhancing benefits of a lowforward cg and the accuracyenhancing advantages of the sldr sliding weight, but dont want to adjust the loft. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest taylormade sldr s driver. Sldr drivers have a 3degree range of adjustability 1. If you havent jumped on taylormade s high launch, low spin sldr bandwagon yet, you may have just run out of excuses. This driver comes in lofts of 10,12,14 and 16 degrees. Taylormade s sldr mini driver 14 degree driver stiff flex fujikura graph 0806291.
The shaft on the sldr s driver is the fujikura speeder shaft with a length of 44. The original and the best taylormade sldr s mini driver. This is a used club which is in excellent condition. That being said, the club still sounds very solid at impact. The sldr mini looks great at address, is easy to swing accurately due to it s 3 wood length shaft and if results are what you are after this delivers. In december they launched a 430cc sldr whilst also expanding the original offering in the form of a 14 degree. The move is unprecedented, but necessary according to taylormade officials. My problem is that i deloft clubs due to my set up and this is disastrous for a 10 degree driver.
The head design, weighting technology and shaft remain the same. 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. Taylormade sldr s 10 degree driver for sale online ebay. 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 company has announced that it will launch a 14degree version of the sldr driver, a loft that is usually reserved for 3 woods. Taylormade sldr 460 s driver 10 degree loft fujikura speeder 57 stiff graphite shaft this club has been used and has scratches on from normal use, including sky marks as. Loft up mindset continues as taylormade unveils sldr s. Find the taylormade sldr s driver at great prices on. Sldr also incorporates our loftsleeve technology, which allows you to adjust the loft.
Taylormade to release 14degree sldr driver golfwrx. Nov 26, 2015 the sldr mini looks great at address, is easy to swing accurately due to its 3 wood length shaft and if results are what you are after this delivers. Taylor made sldr 3 wood hl 17 degree, a few marks on the top line but does not affect the clubs performance. This driver has some of the same design features as the sldr metalwoods, while including the distanceenhancing patented speed pocket. 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. Sep 24, 20 taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. Dec 01, 2014 its been a while since ive played a driver without and adjustable hosel, and the first thing i noticed about the sldr s is its quite sound.
The marketing spin is that the absence of the hosel decreases the center of gravity, so ya, okay. In fact, outside of the silversatin finish and fixed loft, the sldr s is a solid replica of the original. Jun 19, 2014 rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest taylormade sldr s driver. Taylormade sldr 460 s driver 10 degree loft sr flex.
Taylormades r1 driver, which has a 7degree adjustable sole plate and two adjustable weights. Dec 08, 20 taylormade urged golfers to dial up the loft on its augustreleased sldr drivers, but no one could see them taking it this far. Taylormade sldr 430 tp driver 10 degree used golf club at globalgolf. I am a low 20s handicap, recently retired and intend to play more so would expect handicap to get to mid to high teens at some point appreciate your thoughts many thanksjerry.
The sliding weight is still in place, but the adjustable hosel is gone for the sldr s. The newest version of the sldr s lacks some of the adjustability. Dicks carries a full selection of taylormade drivers for men and women, available for right and lefthanded players. I also find woods difficult off the tee due to the small head size. Just in case you want less slide to your sldr, taylormade developed the sldr s driver, a nofrills version of this driver. Used rh taylormade sldr s 460 10 driver speeder 57 graphite. The taylormade drivers in this collection feature lofts from 9 degrees up.
But the range of lofts offered by the four different heads 8, 9. Sldr s driver for golfers who want the distanceenhancing benefits of a lowforward cg and the accuracyenhancing advantages of our sldr sliding weight. Moved the bar all the way to the toe after some experimenting and wow. The sldr s driver is available in 10, 12, 14, and 16 degrees of loft. Ive gotten so use to the louder clubs that it took me for a bit of a surprise. Dustin johnson s driver is a reminder that optimal launch conditions boost yards. For years its been accepted that low and back was the ideal cg location for a driver. Apr 17, 2014 i intend to purchase the sldr s driver but not sure if i shud get a loft of 12 deg or 14 deg. Feb 25, 2014 tom decided to loft me up half a degree on my current spec to 10. My opinion is that the sldr s will be slightly easier to swing for those who dont produce tour level swing speeds of over 100mph, although the difference will be minimal.