Com equipment insider taylormades sldr driver, currently the no. Sldr 430 vs sldr 460 stock shaft made for speeder 57 vs. The new sldr from taylormade has been touted as their longest driver ever, so we decided to test it in the cluboratory. Let the chatter continue, because look what just showed up on the taylormade japan website. The taylormade sldr 430 tp driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. For me, the r7 425 is the epitome of driver aesthetics, and, at a glance, the sldr 430 could pass as its twin. I currently play the 460 sldr tp with aldila tour blue and cant get over the tingy sound and poor feel off the face. 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. Since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention. Taylormade golf sldr 430 tour preferred driver, brand new.
May 06, 2014 sldr driver since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention. The only difference is that the tp model comes with a fujikura speeder tour spec 7. Easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade sldr 430 duration. Wondering what all the fuss is over the new taylormade sldr driver. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade sldr 430 find out. 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.
Better players who like to bend the ball to the right or left off the tee will love sldr 430, with its slightly smaller head size of 430cc that makes it easier to impart shotshaping sidespin. I play ping irons and also a ping g20 at the moment, and cant believe i took the bait again. The taylormade m1 driver fitting starts with 2 heads, the 460 or the 430. Oct 03, 2014 the 430 taylormade sldr driver specs include the lofts weve already discussed, along with. Sldr 430 is the most subdued driver release in the recent history of taylormade. The newest edition to the sldr tp range is the 430cc headed driver. I know from trying both shafts in the same head, there seems to be a difference, though. I have hit the taylormade at dicks and it put up decent numbers and i really liked how it felt coming off of the face. Easy to use sldr movable weight promotes up to 30 yards of shot. The r15 430 now has an upgraded front track system that houses two moveable weights, 12. The taylormade sldr 430 tp driver has the innovative sldr sliding weight technology coupled with a smaller tourinspired, charcoalgray crown head design. Ive done two different test for myself with my current sldr 460 tp 11 with sflex cut down to play at 44.
The 440cc deep face pear profile provides confidence to manage your trajectory. Just ordered the jdm 430 tp sldr, with the graphite design admt shaft in it. The 65 does feel a bit heavier, but also more stable, and fairly smooth felt more like amreal deal shaft than a made for. How does the sound, feel off the face and swing weight compare with the 460430. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on. There has been a lot of chatter in our forums over the past couple of days about the addition of a taylormade sldr 430 tp to the usgas list of. Packaged in a stunning 430cc club head with a modernclassic shape and rich charcoalgray crown, the company expects better players to flock to the 430 version, which. Smaller tour inspired head with a stunning modernclassic shape and charcoalgray crown. To purchase the taylormade sldr driver, visit our product page. With the sldr 430, taylormade is letting the golf industry know that the talk of its demise may be just a little premature.
Smaller tourinspired head with a stunning modernclassic shape and charcoalgray crown. Nov 06, 2014 workable and forgiving, the 915d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control. Like the original, fullsize sldr driver, sldr 430 is engineered with a lowforward cg location. According to the taylormade japan website, the head features a 2gramheavier.
Taylormade sldr 430 tour preferred black 10 driver head ebay. This is far and away the best looking driver taylormade has released in ages. The sldr 430 is a more compact version of the sldr 460, currently the no. The easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight allows for 21 different weight positions and promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. For years its been accepted that low and back was the ideal cg location for a driver. Taylormade is an undisputed industry leader in golf equipment, offering a complete product line with innovative design and technologybased product for golfers of all skill levels. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Dec 15, 20 didnt think the day would come me asking about taylormade driver on this forum but here it is. I think this is taylormades best looking and hopefully performing driver yet. Tmag sldr 430 vs sldr 430 tp golfwrx golfwrx forums.
Sldr 430 vs sldr 460 stock shaft made for speeder 57 vs 65. We put a low forward cg in a smaller head to make a driver. Sldr is built to help you hit longerstraighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spinrate and faster ball speed. Sldr 460 driver sldr 430 driver sldr white driver sldr faiway sldr rescue sldr s metalwoods sldr s mini driver sldr irons jetspeed driver jetspeed fairway jetspeed rescue tour preferred irons combo tour preferred irons cb tour preferred irons mb tour preferred irons mc. The sldr tp 430cc driver is aimed at golfers who prefer a smaller, traditional, compact head and want to maximize workability over forgiveness. Taylormade mens sldr 430cc tp golf driver, right hand, 12degree, stiff.
While ive had the longest drives ive hit all season, this driver may not be for everyone. Taylormade launch tourinspired 430cc sldr driver golfalot. Taylormade sldr tp 430 tour preferred 10 driver fujikura blur xflex rh. 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. To purchase the taylormade sldr tp driver, visit our product page. 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. Shafts, probably the best selection of shafts taylormade has put in a driver. The standard fujikura speeder 67 shaft x, s, r and m available. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the. The taylormade sldr 430 is obviously more compact and for some that just isnt going to cut it. Was wondering if the 430 had a better feel, sound and lower swing weight when compared to the 460. R15 460 driver r15 430 driver r15 fairway r15 rescue rsi irons golf balls. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade sldr driver and taylormade sldr 460 driver. Taylormade sldr 430 tp japan 10 driver stiff graphite.
Dec 04, 20 there has been a lot of chatter in our forums over the past couple of days about the addition of a taylormade sldr 430 tp to the usgas list of conforming clubs. Taylormade sldr 430 tour preferred driver japanese golf. Could it possibly live up to all the hype and promotion from those in the. Workable and forgiving, the 915d3 driver delivers distance with. Burner tp driver burner womens driver tour burner driver tour burner tp driver tour burner iron burner fairways burner rescue r7 cgb max limited driver. Low and forward cg promotes high launch, fast speed and low spin for huge distance.
The reality is that, as far as taylormade drivers go, sldr 430 doesnt have the same mass market appeal as most of what taylormade releases. Theres been a lot of buzz about the taylormade sldr drivers on the pro tour, but. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. Taylor made sldr 430 tp driver taylor made drivers golfbidder. There has been a lot of chatter in our forums over the past couple of days about the addition of a taylormade sldr 430 tp to the usgas list of conforming.
The taylormade sldr 430 tp is their top of the line driver. 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 have years of taylormade history i have an r7 tp, r7 superquad tp, r1 and now the sldr 430 is in the bag. Theres been lots of buzz about the sldr 430 driver on tour this yearwhat. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade sldr 430. Taylormade sldr 430 tp driver for sale online ebay. Jan 20, 2014 i dont think the sldr 430 is an unforgiving head, but i would suggest that higher handicap players favor the 460. The 460 is going to be aimed at the largest segment of golfers, while the 430 will fit the lower handicap or those that preferneed some spin reduction and prefer a smaller head. The taylormade site has the specs for both shafts listed as the same. New listing taylormade sldr 430 11 degree driver ladies flex speeder57 graphite 0796049.
The stock shaft is a real deal fujikura motore speeder 7. Review of the taylormade sldr 430 driver by award winning pga professional matthew conner, uk golf tuition breaks. Packaged in a stunning 430cc club head with a modernclassic shape and rich charcoalgray crown, the company expects better players to flock to the 430 version, which features a smaller tourinspired head to promote improved workability. At 430ccs, the taylormade sldr 430 driver has the looks that scream bag me now. Taylormade sldr 430 tour preferred driver 10 head golf club whc. Shot shapers will love the sldr 430 tp, with its slightly smaller head size of 430cc that makes it easier to impart sidespin and curve your ball like a pro. Lowforward cg makes this one of our lowest spinning drivers ever. The 430 taylormade sldr driver specs include the lofts weve already discussed, along with. The taylormade sldr 430 tp driver was designed for better players who like to bend the ball to the right or left off the tee. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys.
I went the tp version, and that fujikura shaft is legit overall for my game this driver is a 910 for me. Taylormades sldr engineering is based upon a low and. While the sweet spot is fairly small and it isnt the most forgiving driver, it certainly is playable for decent driver of the golf ball. This is a driver that every good player is going to want to try this demo season, and a lot. The taylormade r15 430 driver has all the aspects of the sldr 430 driver but has been tested and confirmed as a more forgiving design. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. Dec 18, 20 sldr 430 is the most subdued driver release in the recent history of taylormade. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. Positioning the cg low and forward dramatically changes the way a taylormade driver behaves at impact by promoting faster ball speed and a lower spinrate two of the three key ingredients that generate more distance. It is a lower launching lower spinning shaft that has incredibly tight dispersion. Easy to use sldr movable weight promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade sldr tp driver and taylormade sldr 430 tp driver.
How does the sound, feel off the face and swing weight compare with the 460 430. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as titleist 915 d3 or callaway mens xr pro driver. Sldr 430 driver sldr white driver sldr faiway sldr rescue sldrs metalwoods sldrs mini driver sldr irons. Taylor made sldr 430 tp driver taylor made drivers. Taylormade sldr tp 430 driver discount prices for golf. 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. Sep 19, 2014 to purchase the taylormade sldr tp driver, visit our product page. The driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced golfer.