Experience the next generation of rbz with the taylormade rbz black driver. The taylormade sldr s driver has the innovative sldr sliding weight technology coupled with a modernclassic, satin silver crown head design. The sldr streamlines taylormades driver technologies into an. Its an attempt to simplify movable weight technology, after research. Taylormade golf set and drivers are you ready to take your golf game to the next level. Taylormade offers a wide variety of drivers for all different player types. Check out detailed product specs for each golf club set by year. Its in the top 3 bestselling fairway woods and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade rocketballz 3 or cobra f9 speedback driver. Taylormades sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center of gravity cg, going against the grain of the golf industry. The m1, released in 1980, has the distinction of being the first metalwood to.
Put this aside, though, and you have an impressive driver right up there with the best. When looking at their notable driver releases to makes sense to start at the very beginning. The taylormade m2 was the driver i used for most of 2017 so it was going to be interesting to see if there were clear improvements with the m4 taylormade m4 vs. 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. An ultralite titanium core strategically positions weight to the perimeter to heighten moi and. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. Since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention. There are dozens of newer fairway woods on the market. Titleist 915d2 more info on the taylormade aeroburner driver. In 1979 taylormade golf was the first company to use metal replacing persimmon to build their drivers. But i have to admit being able to adjust the driver head has been really helpful.
Combined with the ultra low spin sldr driver, taylormade is going to have a. Taylormade golf set and taylormade golf drivers monark golf. 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. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. Well be doing lots more testing and comparisons with the taylormade m3 driver so stay tuned over the coming weeks. Going the distance with taylormade driver golf club heads. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Unlike sldr driver both 460 and 430, sldr fairway, and sldr rescue, the sldr mini driver isnt the least bit adjustable.
The driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced golfer. The taylormade r7 460s large head makes it forgiving and easy to launch, two movable weights give the player the power to move the centre of gravity. I was hitting a vulcan driver, pretty cheap but a nice club, but i decided to make the switch and get a little nicer club. The taylormade sldr driver succeeds the taylormade r1 driver and. Theres two companies making a hard push to get your money c allaway, which is reintroducing its big bertha brand and taylor made which has the sldr driver. When you wander away from the sweet spot, the ball speeds and distance dip quickly. The best driver i hit all day was the r15 460 head. Players look for features that allow a clubs head to increase their performance on the course. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very. Replacement shaft mpf code 1996 titanium bubble driver bubble graphite aldila, fujikura, hst r80, s90 88.
The m3 driver offers straight distance and unmatched personalization, while the m4 driver provides maximum forgiveness. Theres a lot of adjustability options with the r15, but dont feel overwhelmed. Now that youve got one of the greatest tools in golf in. The taylormade r9 driver is labeled as the ultimate in adjustability with a claimed 75 yards in left to right movement. Although all golf clubs are incredibly important, the driver definitely holds the most importance. The m3 driver features three new innovations from taylormade designed for straight distance and unmatched personalization. How to adjust the taylormade r15 driver 3balls blog. The sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any driver taylormade has ever produced. When taylormade launched the new sldr s driver, golf fans. Tour van to give their existing sldr driver a customgrey crown. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to longer drivers. Taylormade m2m2 dtype 2017 the second generation of golfs most adjustable driver might look like the.
Taylor made year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Over 30 years have passed since taylormade unveiled their first ever driver into the market, and as you can see, a lot can happen in three decades. Matteson has been the exception, however, as most tour players who have tested the sldr mini have opted for one model. What you dont get with the mini driver is the same level of forgiveness that you get with the sldr 430 or sldr 460.
It does have a fairly big footprint, but its well proportioned and not too large in any given direction. Going back to confidence from the previous paragraph, the r15 460 is even larger and more forgiving than the r15 430, which resulted in my most confident swings of the day with an average club head speed of 115. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on the face. Engineered to provide aggressive styling and powerful performance, the rbz black driver features a large, 460cc titanium head construction for playability and confidence. Twist face technology introduces a new curvature that reduces side spin. That is to say that sldr 430 is basically sldr 460, only smaller. If i adjust the loft sleeve setting, does it change anything else. 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. 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 sldrs 460cubiccentimeter head inspires confidence behind the ball. Featuring the latest speed injected twist face technology, our ytrack sliding weight system, and hammerhead slot, taylormade drivers provide industryleading performance.
The r15 comes in white or black and in 460 cc or 430 cc heads. By jon levy its no secret to golf nerds like me, at least that 2017s revamped taylormade m1 and m2 drivers fell flat to expectations. Golfers use their drivers to hit the ball as far from the tee as possible. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. Used but in excellent condition, comes with head cover. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. A heavy, fixed back weight places the cg extremely low and back for a blend of speed and highlaunching. Taylor made sldr drivers in stock for next working day delivery. Want to attain the perfect swing to hit the ball in the right trajectory.
Taylormades staff member troy matteson made headlines at the valero texas open when he decided to take his sldr driver and 3 wood out of the bag for two sldr minis. Taylormade mens sldr stock golf driver, left hand, graphite, regular, 9. Released in 2017, the m2 maintains the highest customer rating of any taylormade driver available at dicks. Unlike sldr driver, but not unlike the namesake fairway and rescue, sldr mini driver has no actual slider. Are you trying to figure out how to adjust your taylormade r15 driver. The evolution of the taylormade driver infographic 0. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Address view the crown features a satinsilver finish that is considerably lighter than the dark sldr model. With only two weight ports you are more limited than with the taylormade r7 425. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. Sldr 430 is the most subdued driver release in the recent history of taylormade. These golf sets come with gold clubs and drivers which are used by the professional golf player and also by the amateurs.
Make sure this fits by entering your model number for jetspeed or sldr drivers adjust screw in heel with wrench for sldr, use to move the shotshape weight by loosening it with the wrench. Taylormade rocketballz is a very popular option at the top of the price range. 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. Taylormade sldr 460 driver right hand, regular flex, 10. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade sldr driver and taylormade sldr 460 driver. Combined with the ultra low spin sldr driver, taylormade is going to have a lot of golfers singing their praises in 2014. This is my third taylormade driver and probably my favorite. Must apply your coupon code to your shopping cart for special savings. Youve found a great deal online on a taylormade sldr driver online. Those shopping for a variety of driver head design elements on ebay may find a solution with taylormade drivers. In theory this should mean a less forgiving head that is suited towards better players. Taylor made sldr driver taylor made drivers golfbidder. By bob gomavitz on march 23, 2015 drivers, learning center.
Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together some of the most innovative companies in their fields. There are a couple other things worth mentioning about the sldr mini driver. The aeroburner boasts subtle yet significant aerodynamic upgrades to help you. Taylormade golf sldrjetspeed driver torque wrench tool. In stark contrast to the horrific 20 offerings, the sldr 460 is a classy, understated, good looking club. A guide to adjusting the loft sleeve on taylormade sldr driver, how to interpret the lower and higher settings and what youre actually adjusting. The easy and intuitive sldr s sliding weight allows for 21 different weight positions and promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment.