The taylormade sldr driver has the innovative sldr sliding weight technology coupled with a modernclassic, charcoalgray crown head design. In fact, outside of the silversatin finish and fixed loft, the sldr s is a solid replica of the original. We know youre worried about rescheduling your exam. When i saw it with my own eyes i was really impressed. If and when i get to the point that i hit the center of the face more often, i would reconsider putting this club in the bag. The sldr s driver has a low forward center of gravity cg, which reduces spin and allows for a higher lofted club to increase the. Sep 22, 20 while we at three guys golf pride ourselves on doing exactly zero scientific testing of equipment, i can say that i am 100% sure that i believe the sldr is 10 yards or so longer than my rbz. The reduction in spin and low cg offer a driverlike launch to provide some genuinely inspiring results. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on. Since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention. Launch the cg center of gravity on the sldr driver is positioned lower and more forward in the head than previous models.
It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on the face. Cdl skill tests are only administered at the following locations. Taylormade sldr s driver adds distance and style to the bag. A lot of people in this thread are saying the sldr s is the same as the sldr minus the adjustability. Call 7178595102 for more information or to schedule an appointment. In the case of the sldr s, i find its key feature, low and forward center of gravity, to be a double edge sword. To give the sldr driver its remarkable distance, taylormade moved the center of gravity lower and forward for high launch and less spin. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. But, and as also pointed out by mr22putt, sldr is an unforgiving beast of a driver, really boring high trajectory on center hits, but not so on off center contacts. During testing, the taylormade sldr rescue was hit 20 times on hurricane golfs vector ball launch monitor and the top 10 results were used for this. Let us help you get to know the taylormade sldr drivers and all their bells and whistles. Due to covid19 scheduling changes, our customer service waittimes are longer than usual right now.
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, its much easier to hit off the deck than a conventional driver. I wanted to do this test because when the sldr came out more than three years ago its radically forward center. Taylormades research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sldr driver. The thirdparty, noncdl testing program allows our driving testing center to test class c. I had the sldr and loved it on perfect strikes but on off center. If you put this club up against others in its category, it should offer longer shots than most, if not all of the competition. Applicants must present a valid arkansas driver s license, a current cdl1 form and one 91 proof of legal presence document, upon each visit to the testing center. Before arriving at an examination station, an individual needs to understand what will be required and the hours of operation for that particular station. I went to my local taylormade performance centre at kingsfield golf centre, linlithgow to test this theory out against my current driver and the. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. The sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any driver taylormade has ever produced. The taylormade sldr driver is almost old hat at this point, having come out earlier this summer. Our testing showed that the sldr is one of the special drivers that comes.
Look no further than the r15 driver if you like to tinker with loft and weight. Perhaps thats because taylormades research and design technicians work with pga tour players to fine tune their products before releasing them to the general public. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey. If you put this club up against others in its category, it should offer longer shots than most. Oct 24, 2015 well, after testing, its clear to see that the sldr rescue can deliver truly impressive distances. The folks over at taylormade recently sent over their new sdlr rescue club for our testing team to try out. Some have been really forgiving, some have been really low spin, some have great feel and some are super adjustable. Nov, 20 we also heard toulon talk about how brian gay, not a long hitter, changed his game with the new gear. Taylormade reinvents movable weight with new sldr golf digest. In the case of the sldr s, i find its key feature, low and forward center. For me, the r7 425 is the epitome of driver aesthetics, and, at a glance, the. I actually put the sldr 460 in the bag in late 20 and even with all the other driver testing, it seemed to keep going back in the bag after i was done testing.
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. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. Oct 09, 20 the taylormade sldr driver has the innovative sldr sliding weight technology coupled with a modernclassic, charcoalgray crown head design. Taylormade offers a wide variety of drivers for all different player types. I actually put the sldr 460 in the bag in late 20 and even with all the other driver testing, it seemed to keep going back in the bag after i was done testing other drivers. By mike stachura when you first get a look at taylormades new sldr driver as in slider, you notice right away the adjustable slot mechanism on the sole. There are a lot of similarities in the sldr and sldr s. The new taylormade sldr c driver is designed with lowforward cg which promotes a faster ball speed resulting in a high launching, low spinning ball flight. Jan 20, 2014 at 430ccs, the taylormade sldr 430 driver has the looks that scream bag me now. Driver license testing center lancaster county career. Taylormades sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center.
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. In my opinion, the sldr is the best driver ive swung since picking the game back up four years ago and i have no plans on removing it from my bag. The easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight allows for 21 different weight positions and promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. Jul 07, 2014 seller purports this is a masters edition sldr tour issue. Our expertise at positioning the cg low and forward in a driver sets us apart from our competitors. Getting to know the taylormade sldr driver 3balls blog. As a companion piece taylormade has released five sldr fairway woods and four sldr rescue clubs. Seller trying to pass retail heads as tour issue the 19th. The written test for commercial driver licenses is administered at troop testing sites. Process duplicate licenses and license renewals only. Taylormade loves to introduce new products at several points in the year, making it seem like there is a. While we at three guys golf pride ourselves on doing exactly zero scientific testing of equipment, i can say that i am 100% sure that i believe the sldr is 10 yards or so longer than my rbz. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to.
By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. Taylormades research and design technicians spent many hours. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to longer drivers. I had the sldr and loved it on perfect strikes but on off center hits it would not get any distance. The third party, noncdl testing program allows our driving testing center to test class c. Seller purports this is a masters edition sldr tour issue. I know that a lot of people dont like taylormade but this driver is crazy good. 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. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their.
The sldr tp driver features the new, redesigned sldr moveable weight technology, which allows players to adjust their sidetoside trajectory and finetune the perfect shot shape. It is a great club to use if you consistently make solid contact. The taylormade sldr driver is a successful blend of art and science, culminating in a driver for everyone with a sleek and clean appearance. Driver license stations montana department of justice. Driver examination division missouri state highway patrol. We also heard toulon talk about how brian gay, not a long hitter, changed his game with the new gear. The company claims this is the best driver theyve produced, so we were keen to see what all the fuss.
The titleist pro v1 was the golf ball used for all results. Hope you r still awake after all this jibber jabber, lol cheers. Gays ball speed is 155 mph, not a big number on tour, but he went to an 11degree. The idea is that this location produces lower spin. This act requires the completion of a human trafficking prevention course for the issuance or renewal of a class a cdl. 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. Well, after testing, its clear to see that the sldr rescue can deliver truly impressive distances. The sldr tp driver features the new, redesigned sldr moveable weight. Driver fujikura speeder 47 lite senior shaft used rh taylormade sldr s 460 12 driver fujikura speeder graph regular r flex preowned righthanded regular 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. The driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced golfer.
First of all the loft does not actually change, its preset when the club is manufactured. These drivers offer golfers with excellent distance. Arm yourself with these taylormade sldr driver specs and. Taylormades sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center of gravity cg, going against the grain of the golf industry. The company claims this is the best driver theyve produced, so we were keen to see what all the fuss was about.
The head design, weighting technology and shaft remain the same. Dec 01, 2014 if and when i get to the point that i hit the center of the face more often, i would reconsider putting this club in the bag. Our expertise at positioning the cg low and forward in a driver sets us apart from our competitors, and is vital to making sldr the spectacular distance machine that it is. Compared to the graphics on the r1 and the rbz stage 2 drivers, the sldr s small patch of light grey is barely noticeable. Unfollow taylormade sldr driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Gays ball speed is 155 mph, not a big number on tour, but he went to an 11degree driver. This weight placement has created the lowest and most forward center of gravity ever designed in a driver. The sldr took home not only the distance category but also the overall.
Buy the taylormade sldr 460 driver here watch the video. Also have an sldr head in 14 and will try that, when i get out next. Sldr is built to help you hit longerstraighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spinrate and faster ball speed. Jan 09, 2017 what happens when you hit taylormades 2017 m1 460 driver against the companys sldr s driver. 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, its much easier to hit. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson.
So, the r15 has some tough shoes to fill that is for sure. What happens when you hit taylormades 2017 m1 460 driver against the companys sldr s driver. The taylormade sldr tp driver offers maximum adjustability. Just because tour guys were hitting it well, they hit everything well, doesnt mean it is that much better. Has the green chinese weight cover and retail serial. We hit both the sldr and its predecessor, the r1 black, on our gc2 launch monitor on the range at stoke park golf club. The key platform behind the sldr driver is a center of gravity position that is low and forward. What is the perfect loft for my golf driver video by peter.
That gives it more than double the influence on a drivers center of. Now as you move the center of gravity towards the club face away from the back edge of the club, the loft needs to increase to get the ball up in the air. Im a little steep on the ball and wanted to keep a mid launch low spin and thats exactly what i got in this combo. The variable thickthin crown design has also been improved on the sldr driver, further improving cg positioning to deliver easy launch conditions and that means more distance for you. The folks over at taylormade recently sent over their new sdlr rescue club for our testing. Good launch with low spin right off the rack with the stock shaft. This is far and away the best looking driver taylormade has released in ages.
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