It is the easiest and most adjustable of any current driver. Now rebranded as the sldr 460 driver, it features the same big 460cc clubhead, sliding 20 gram weight, adjustable loft and lowforward center of gravity youve heard so much about. Last night we were in new york city to cover the live launch event taylormade had for the media. Sldr vs ping i25 on gc2 using real golf balls to determine which golf driver is. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra mens fly z xl driver or taylormade rbz stage 2. All golfers were seeing consistent distance increases and rightfully so.
Lowforward cg promotes fast ball speed, high launch and low spin for phenomenal distance. 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. For me, the r7 425 is the epitome of driver aesthetics, and, at a glance, the. The sldr c is the sldr driver minus adjustable loftweight track. Taylormade reinvents movable weight with new sldr this. When i saw it with my own eyes i was really impressed.
Longest drive comp nike covert driver vs taylormade rbz stage. The new nike vrs covert adjustable hosel is the best on the market right now. Soon after i also added a few of their longer clubs to my bag, including their rocketballz woods. A while back i had a chance to visit my local tm performance center and part of it was a driver fitting pitting my current gamer against a sldr and this happened round 1. 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. The sldr driver has plenty of technology in addition to the slider weight that is the main focal point of the clubhead. Taylormades sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center of gravity cg, going against the grain of the golf industry. I went to a driver fitting with launch monitor, and the best driver was the sldr at 9. Literally been in the bag since two days after it came out. Objectively rick, the nike driver is better suited for your swing than the tm sldr.
Taylormades research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sldr driver. Taylormade sldr c series vs taylormade sldr driver. 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. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together. The taylormade sldr is mygolfspys 2014 most wanted driver. The s in sldr s presumably stands for silver, and so as you might expect, all of the clubs in the lineup feature silver crowns. The driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced golfer. A lot of people in this thread are saying the sldr s is the same as the sldr minus the adjustability. Dec 10, 2014 the taylormade sldr driver from last year was a huge success and for several reasons. The silver face just looks right as it sits behind the ball. Driver nike covert first gen 3 wood nike covert tour first gen 3 hybrid nike covert tour first gen irons 4pw taylormade rsi tp. Nike golf delivers forgiving distance with the vrs covert 2. Just because tour guys were hitting it well, they hit everything well, doesnt mean it is that much better.
I demoed about 8 drivers that day, but no launch monitor and shafts not right for all heads. Taylormade m1 is a popular option at the top of the price range. May 01, 2015 the taylormade sldr drivers weights located on the sole will assist you with your desired shot shape. Jan 20, 2014 at 430ccs, the taylormade sldr 430 driver has the looks that scream bag me now. These drivers offer golfers with excellent distance and control with a great feel of the face. Rick shiels compares the nike covert and taylormade sldr. I would like to see what happens when you loftup with the sldr. The taylormade sldr mini driver is a new breed of driver that can be beneficial to golfers of every skill level. The track features 21 positions to lock the weight into for fine tuning your desired shot shape. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway womens xr driver or callaway rogue draw. All shafts are stiff flex, the new driver would obviously replace my nike covert. 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. Good launch with low spin right off the rack with the stock shaft.
Taylormade sldr c series is a popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. Join mark on the last askgolfguru golf day at wychwood park on sept th follow this link. 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. I hit it side by side with my r1 and was blown away at how the sldr was just like my old r5 series drivers. In the video rick uses his launch monitor to show the strengths and weaknesses of the two drivers. May 06, 2014 the sldr s mini drivers clubhead has a larger and deeper face than taylormades 155cc sldr 15 fairway.
The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. Oct 27, 2015 driver nike covert first gen 3 wood nike covert tour first gen 3 hybrid nike covert tour first gen irons 4pw taylormade rsi tp. Even if it is an older model, it works just as good a the newer more expensive models. Buy the taylormade sldr 460 driver here watch the video. The cavity back driver with its red crown was something new and unique. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on the face. Dec 03, 20 watch rick shiels compare the nike covert and taylormade sldr drivers on a flightscope golf launch monitor. 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 marketing spin is that the absence of the hosel decreases the center of gravity, so ya, okay. Longest drive comp nike covert driver vs taylormade rbz. Bigger, faster and longer than last years industry gamechanging vrs covert drivers, the worlds first to feature conforming high speed cavity. Golf monthlys neil tappin takes the new taylormade sldr driver out for a test to see if it really does deliver on the promise of extra distance. Nike covert driver vs taylormade sldr driver youtube.
While it was a great driver and i played it numerous rounds in 20, there was some room for improvement. Today, we tell you whether or not 2015 is any better than 2014. 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. Since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention.
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. I have nothing against the covert, it, too, is a fine driver. First, the center of gravity cghas been moved lower and closer to the clubface. The taylormade sldr drivers weights located on the sole will assist you with your desired shot shape. Earlier this week we gave the world the first look at the new 2015 taylormade r15 driver.
If youve been following our launch coverage over the past six months. I didnt, but after a tweet to the local rep i do now. I went to a driver fitting with launch monitor, and the best driver was the sldr. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Nike covert driver vs taylormade sldr driver subscribe to my channel here facebook. Its lowspinning clubhead required many players to loft up generally after a fitting while the. 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.
Longest drive comp nike covert driver vs taylormade rbz stage 2 duration. The taylormade sldr driver from last year was a huge success and for several reasons. Longest drive challenge taylormade m1 2017 vs taylormade m1 2016. Lower profile designs for easy to launch performance. You are hitting the nike driver a lot purer than the sldr due the smash differential, high vlaunch and less sidespin. My ss is 110112 with a driver, and a high launch and spin guy. Which makes the sldr s slightly more forgiving than the sldr. Control is a distance comparison to the unnamed reference club isnt it. Last year nike made a splash with the covert series drivers. The sldr c drivers low profile design will make for an easy launch performance off the tee. This driver has some of the same design features as the sldr metalwoods, while including the distanceenhancing patented speed pocket. Rick shiels compares the nike covert and taylormade sldr drivers on his flightscope 3 december 20. The sldr was long, forgiving and had the ability to adjust to nearly everyones launch preference. Weve been conditioned as consumerists to think that newer better.
This means that to hit the ball farther traditionally the golfer would try to achieve this by lowering the loft of the clubhead. The rest of the new sldr s family fits nicely into the same mold. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on. It was designed to give players a choice between driver and fairway when on the tee box. Taylormade sldr c driver discount prices for golf equipment. The taylormade sldr driver is a successful blend of art and science, culminating in a driver for everyone with a sleek and clean appearance. Now, the company has unveiled its everyman range of sldr s woods. 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.
Covert performance driver covert tour fairway here is my take. The taylormade sldr driver was rated as one of the longest drivers. The sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any driver taylormade has ever produced. 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. Sep 24, 20 taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. One of the best prices ive seen for a taylor made driver. What happens when you hit taylormades 2017 m1 460 driver against the companys sldr s driver.
The sldr took home not only the distance category but also the overall. This is far and away the best looking driver taylormade has released in ages. This weight slides along a track thats located on the sole. Taylormade sldr irons vs callaway x2 hot irons duration. Way more forgiving then most other drivers i have owned. 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. Sldr could be the best driver youve ever bought, but it risks being.
So, the r15 has some tough shoes to fill that is for sure. Longest drive comp nike covert driver vs taylormade rbz stage 2. The first change is moving the center of gravity of the clubhead lower and more forward in the club. There are two significant features in the sldr driver thats creating unrivaled distance. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to longer drivers. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. With strong showings for both distance and accuracy, nikes vrs covert 2. With such a successful release from taylormade it was interesting to see what they would come up with next. As weve mentioned countless times, the nike vrs covert 2. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. The taylormade r1 driver was a revolutionary driver packed with cutting edge.
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