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. It began with a challenge from the games greatest players. For me, the r7 425 is the epitome of driver aesthetics, and, at a glance, the. Taylormade m1 v callaway epic v ping g400 v titleist 917 how we did the test each driver was set into a 9. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. With such a successful release from taylormade it was interesting to see what they would come up with next. Are you thinking about buying the taylormade r15 driver. 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. Taylormade sldr c series is a popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. May 06, 2014 the sldr s mini drivers clubhead has a larger and deeper face than taylormades 155cc sldr 15 fairway. 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. These drivers offer golfers with excellent distance.
Titleist 915d4 drivers, released in 2015, features a forward surefit weight directly behind the channel for lower spin than 915d2 and 915d3. In a little over a month, the sldr has gone from tour prototype to. The track features 21 positions to lock the weight into for fine tuning your desired shot shape. The idea is that this location produces lower spin and a more efficient energy transfer. Titleist 9 drivers and taylormade sldrs are fighting to be the best driver in professional golf this year. I went and hit the 917 f2 vs the ts2ts3 fairways same shafts. 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. 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.
The sldr is quite a hard driver to hit, the r15 is supposed to be easier to control. Two letters that mark the way to the future of titleist speed. 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. The taylormade sldr 430 driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. Our website offers deep discounts on all the most popular drivers in golf, go. Taylormade sldr c driver discount prices for golf equipment.
Golf drivers used ping, taylormade, odyssey, cleveland. The new sldr from taylormade has been touted as their longest driver ever, so we decided to test it in the cluboratory. According to taylormade fitter jason werner, the sldr is a more drawbiased driver companys current m1 460, m1 440 and m2 models. So, the r15 has some tough shoes to fill that is for sure. The distance is said to be accomplished by moving cg center of gravity low and. 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 sldr c is the sldr driver minus adjustable loftweight track. The sldr c drivers low profile design will make for an easy launch performance off the tee. The club features an array of adjustable technology. 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. Titleist are promoting the 915 range with the distance without compromise strapline, which is the first time they have come out with a specific distance claim. Mckenna arrived with two titleist drivers a 915d2 and a 915d4 and wasnt sure which was best for him. Taylormade sldr c series vs taylormade sldr driver. Long drive challenge taylormade sldr v titleist 915 youtube.
Oct 17, 2014 the subtle blues on the sole contribute to the tronlike feel of this driver. 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. Jan 20, 2014 at 430ccs, the taylormade sldr 430 driver has the looks that scream bag me now. Andrews sldr driver was set to a neutral loft and lie setting, but to combat his tendency to hit shots that slid to the right his sldrs front weight track was shifted to the max draw setting. But how do you adjust the driver to suit your ball flight. The 440cc deep face pear profile provides confidence to manage your trajectory.
Its about what the masses will buy and how golfers view and respond to a given companys marketing efforts even if some of us think were immune to them. Whether you decide to go with one of the titleist 9 drivers or a taylormade sldr, youll be even happier with your decision if you choose a gently used or open box model from. The key platform behind the sldr driver is a center of gravity position that is low and forward. The strength of the 915d2 driver is its ability to create more ball speed on mishits. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. Instead, we will compare the r15 driver with the taylormade aeroburner, the titleist 915d2 and the callaway big. Anyone else sticking with their 91715any previous titleist. These drivers offer golfers with excellent distance and control with a great feel of the face. 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.
Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998. Taylormade sldr driver golf club for sale online ebay. Which makes the sldr s slightly more forgiving than the sldr. Sep 24, 20 taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. This allows the 915d2 to be even more forgiving off the tee with a greater moment of inertia moi. The driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their. Thinner perimeter face to promote better ball speeds for superior distance. Shows virtually no traces of wear, may have been hit one or more times in controlled conditions. The 915d2 is larger at 460cc than its d3 counterpart, with a pearshaped profile. This is far and away the best looking driver taylormade has released in ages.
Nov 06, 2014 titleist 915 d3 driver workable and forgiving, the 915d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control. The ts project is a peerless pursuit of speed where every micron and milligram matter. The sldr was long, forgiving and had the ability to adjust to nearly everyones launch preference. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. Titleist 915 d3 driver workable and forgiving, the 915d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control. Lowforward cg promotes fast ball speed, high launch and low spin for phenomenal distance. Dec 10, 2014 the taylormade sldr driver from last year was a huge success and for several reasons.
Taylormades sldr brings white back this is the loop. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade sldr 430. So i played two rounds this weekend with a demo 915d2 and 915fd, had so much confidence in the 915d2, fd and hd this weekend. Decision time titleist 917 d2 vs callaway epic vs taylormade m2 if anyone wants a brand new in plastic 917 driver i have one rh d2 9. Introduction in the last two metal wood lines, the d2 driver has been the more forgiving club that is going to be more suitable to the average golfer for their tee shots.
This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti bubble 2 tour. It can be difficult to choose between the 2017 taylormade m1 driver and titleist. Taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world.
Lower profile designs for easy to launch performance. Jul 11, 2016 youve just bought your titleist 915 d2 driver. Couple arc with a new radial speed face and the 915 d2 and d3 drivers present you with a much more forgiving titleist driver than before. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade sldr 430 find out. Much more forgiving than the sldr, the r15 is arguably the best driver we havent talked about yet. Titleist 915 d2 and d3 drivers use an active recoil channel to.
The 460cc pear profile provides confidence and stability. The driver head antenucci chose for mckenna was just as crucial. How to adjust the titleist 915 d2 driver 3balls blog. At the time id had a taylor made sldr as my gamer and tried the g25, tm. The titleist 915 driver brings with it a couple of firsts. They name three of their staff golfers, dustin johnson, when he started using the sldr. The taylormade sldr drivers weights located on the sole will assist you with your desired shot shape. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. The 915d2 also promotes slightly higher ball flight than the 915d3, but titleist makes it easy to dial in the correct specs for your swing with the surefit tour hosel. A lot of people in this thread are saying the sldr s is the same as the sldr minus the adjustability. May 01, 2015 the taylormade sldr drivers weights located on the sole will assist you with your desired shot shape. Best selling the reality is, the business of golf isnt all about performance, its about perceptions. Its about what the masses will buy and how golfers view and respond to a given.
As it turned out, he needed aspects of both driver designs to improve his tee game. Oct 08, 2014 couple arc with a new radial speed face and the 915 d2 and d3 drivers present you with a much more forgiving titleist driver than before. Workable and forgiving, the 915d3 driver delivers distance with. 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. Dec 10, 2014 the titleist 915d2 driver is the most forgiving titleist driver to date, but it still maintains the classic characteristics that have created the brands loyal following. The radial speed face is a high speed face insert that.
128 259 492 526 1092 342 25 1296 605 265 700 1399 487 752 748 547 1107 1458 1120 1030 224 937 103 1336 1385 111 467 1153 1040 1104 104 1489 1410 630 59 941 360 650