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 i got my hands on a 10 degree sldr s and put it up against a 10 degree. It is only 10 yards shorter than my best shots with a driver and it is probably 10 times more controllableaccurate than every driver. Oftentimes, my ball stray so far right its a goner. For that reason, taylormade has decided to release a 14degree sldr that will help those golfers boost their launch and spin closer to ideal levels. At 460cc, the new drivers combine a ctvft face, consistent alignment sole and patented callaway golf technologies. May 27, 2014 what you dont get with the mini driver is the same level of forgiveness that you get with the sldr 430 or sldr 460. Read this before you buy your next driver practical golf. The taylormade r15 driver is designed for golfers who want full adjustability and control over the performance of their clubs. Asti t7 super moi titanium component golf driver head loft 9.
The drivers are bigger up to 460 ccsand often have more loft and the modern balls often spin less. Is the 460cc driver too difficult to hit for amatuers. More loft means numerically highera 12degree driver has more loft than a 9degree. The result is the xr 16 driver that has a 30% lower head drag and a 10% lower face drag than the original xr driver. The nike lucky and the sweet 16 then seemed like potential solutions to my inconsistency. When taylormade launched the new sldr s driver, golf fans everywhere began asking whats new. Taylormade 2017 driver m1 is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. The sldrs defining trait is being low spin, and you definitely get that with the mini driver. It feels like im swinging a small pillow at the end of a stick. Mark hits the sldr s driver from taylormade golf and talks about spin, launch and distance with the help of.
He is the founder of innovex golf and the author of the art and science of breaking 90. This alltitanium, 460cc driver is designed for longer and straighter tee shots. Shop a wide selection of toprated ladies golf drivers from top brands. How else does the 430cc m1 differ from the 460cc m1, and is it worth considering adding it to your bag. The xr 16 can be adjusted 1 degree lower or 2 degrees higher.
Benefits big bertha 460 drivers have a deep center of gravity, and a deeper center of gravity leads to greater power without sacrificing exorbitant amounts of accuracy, a key selling point that makes this driver. The callaway big bertha 460 ht driver delivers a degree loft. Make offer nike sq sumo 460 sweet 16 ladies driver rh right handed diamana womens flex king cobra baffler pro. Make offer taylormade sldr 460 s 14 degree driver lh left handed regular graphite 43. But this is not all, as one of the other tenets of driver design is that a bigger. In addition, there is a draw setting to help the player get the club closed at impact. It is only 10 yards shorter than my best shots with a driver and it is probably 10 times more controllableaccurate than every driver i ever owned. Titanium drivers fairway woods iron sets individual irons hybrids and hybrid sets wedges putters womens clubs left handed accessories. More loft means numerically highera 12 degree driver has more loft than a 9 degree. Free shipping site wide excludes new ping clubs the taylormade m2 driver was created with a multimaterial design. The sldr, on the other hand, has a sliding weight that tips the scales at 20 grams.
But although we can say for sure that most golfers need more. Apr 07, 2014 i have one 16 degree in the bag instead of a driver. Jul 09, 2006 i purchased the callaway x 460 with a regular shaft with 10 degree face. Compared with its 460cc brother, the 430cc m1 offers more workability and a little less forgiveness in a smaller and more compact profile. I purchased the callaway x 460 with a regular shaft with 10 degree face. Used maybe for 72 holes and a dunlop tour black number 3 16 degree. What you dont get with the mini driver is the same level of forgiveness that you get with the sldr 430 or sldr 460. 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. We also used my current driver, a callaway razr fit tour authentic 9. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver. I have one 16 degree in the bag instead of a driver.
When you wander away from the sweet spot, the ball speeds and distance dip quickly. That combination of technology makes the x460 the longest alltitanium drivers. New listing nike sq sasquatch 460 sweet 16 driver diamana. My courses wind thru a neighborhood and every fairway has ob right and left. Shop deals on womens golf drivers from dick s sporting goods. Loft up mindset continues as taylormade unveils sldr s.
Is a degree loft too much for a driver yahoo answers. Correct driver loft is determined by several factors. The new taylormade m2 driver achieves the next level of distance and forgiveness. Taylormade m3 driver 460 mca blue, regular flex, left hand, 10. Like me, you may be wondering what the s stands for. Buy the taylormade sldr 460 driver here watch the video. Taylormade mens sldrs bonded golf driver, left hand, 10 degree, regular. Golf drivers used golf clubs callaway golf preowned.
This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. That combination of technology makes the x460 the longest alltitanium drivers callaway golf has ever made. Mark hits the sldr s driver from taylormade golf and talks about spin, launch and distance with the. Find great deals on ebay for 14 degree driver and degree driver.
The sldr s also comes in 12, 14 and 16 degree models, the latter the highestlofted 460 cubiccentimeter driver the company has. But although we can say for sure that most golfers need more loft than they now use, the exact amount depends on several different aspects of their swings. The key to driving farther with the modern drivers and golf balls is a high launch combined with a low spin rate. With a specially designed 460cc head, this driver claims to reduce spin and offer golfers with a. That gives it more than double the influence on a drivers center of gravity than the r1s moveable weights. The legal maximum volume displacement of any clubhead by the rules of golf is 460 cm 3 28. Jan 30, 2020 kevin downey is a golf equipment professional. I currently use a 460cc driver with a 12 degree loft.
The taylormade sldr s driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. 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. A heavy fixed back weight places the cg extremely low and back for a blend of speed and highlaunching playability. The key to hitting the ball farther with the modern, 460cc driver and modern golf ball which spins much less off of a flat face than balls of the past is high launch angle combined with a low spin rate. Get the best deals on callaway driver loft golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. With my old 454, i was averaging 260280 yards off the tee. The way to distinguish the illegal club from the conforming version is to inspect the big bertha 460 logo on the clubs sole. I am currently looking at last years nike sasquatch sumo2 driver, cobra lm with a 12 degree loft and also a cleveland hibore xls driver. Its not like a traditional slice, but a fade that just keeps going right until it is gone. From one of the premier brands in the golf equipment business, the r15 460 is a serious driver designed for seniors as well as amateurs struggling to find their feet on the golf course. At 65 miles per hour, the best driver loft for the average lady golfer is 16 degrees. Current driver launches at on todays jumbo drivers, ball height on tee can be critical. New listingtaylormade r15 black 460 driver 12 speeder 57 rflex graphite rh taylormade r15 black 460 driver is in very good condition with minor scratches on the face and crown.
First there was the adjustable sldr 460 driver, accompanied by fairway woods. Hit big drives with higher lofted drivers simple golf. Using the low, forward center of gravity cg introduced in the sldr line, along with the sliding weight track that adds speed pocketlike functionality, the r15 is a lowspin driver, with a bigger sweet spot. The illegal version has a dash within the body of the b in big bertha and a dash and a dot in the 4 in 460. Taylormades r1 driver, which has a 7degree adjustable sole plate and two adjustable weights. Used but in excellent condition, comes with head cover. Before discussing the 14degree sldr, though, here is a rundown of the entire sldr family. I have never been able to hit these 460cc drivers with any consistency. But this is not all, as one of the other tenets of driver design is that a bigger head is more forgiving, but slower through the air due to the extra mass. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway mens xr pro driver or taylormade womens r15. Women golf tip best driver loft for average ladies golfer. Geocoustic advanced sole shaping with a recessed toe panel enables face expansion for added forgiveness.
There are a couple other things worth mentioning about the sldr mini driver. 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. Thomas devine, fitting specialist at the pga academy at devere oulton hall, demonstrates how adjusting your driver can help you hit the ball straighter. Find great deals on ebay for nike sq driver 460 and nike sq 460 driver 10. At 60 miles per hour, an 11 degree driver produces 106 yards of distance, a 15 degree driver produces 117 yards of distance and a 19 degree driver produces 122 yards of distance. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre with the help of rob potter handicap tests the new taylormade sldr s 16 degree driver. Taylormade sldr s 460 16 degree driver graphite senior. The mouse input response time were 46 and 117 milliseconds, respectively. Pga tour superstore has a wide selection of golf drivers for sale, with several brands such as callaway, cobra, ping, and taylormade, we offer the best drivers for everyone. All in all, ive been driving the ball well over 290 yards. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf industry ever since.
It features a fujikura speeder 57g evolution shaft with a taylormade lamkin grip. Yes, i know i need a lot more work on the driving range and a ton more lessons. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. Ever since a 2003 golf digest study said that most golfers needed more loft on their drivers, the quest for the correct loft has heated up. Mar 25, 2014 the introduction of the 14degree sldr driver has presented one of taylormades biggest challenges, because most golfers identify 14 degrees with a strong 3wood, not a driver. Launching the ball higher with less spin is almost always the recipe to give golfers more distance, but a driver designed with 14degrees. For a quality driver with great customer service, it would be hard to find a better deal for the price. The callaway strata 460cc driver is an ideal first club for a new golfer, it is inexpensive and offers you the performance and quality that you need to hit more fairways. Read on to find out what you need to know to make an informed purchase.
The response time may vary based on use of latest drivers. Womens golf drivers curbside pickup available at dicks. How much of a difference would a 12 degree driver make. The company has announced that it will launch a 14 degree version of the sldr driver, a loft that is usually reserved for 3 woods. Keep in mind that when adjusting lower, you will open the clubface somewhat, and when adjusting higher, the clubface will close a bit. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre with the help of rob potter handicap tests the new taylormade sldr s 16 degree driver with gc2 so that we can see how it works for rob and. Special savings custom clubs on sale certified preowned. Using the low, forward center of gravity cg introduced in the sldr line, along with the sliding weight track that adds speed pocketlike functionality, the r15 is a lowspin driver. We were very impressed with the at 460 driver model of 4 different lofts of 9,10. The key to driving farther with the modern drivers.
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