For years its been accepted that low and back was the ideal cg location for a driver. The taylormade sldr driver succeeds the taylormade r1 driver and there are a lot of significant changes from the previous model we liked the r1 and thought it was one of the better adjustable taylormade drivers, but for most of the golfing population the additional fitting elements made it fractionally too heavy to get going now with the sldr driver, the moveable. With a clubhead thats larger and more forgiving than the 430cc model, the 460 sldr driver packs a serious punch for highspinners and other golfers alike. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. For looks the 430 driver keeps the same grey finish which is a nice change from the white. Read on to find out what you need to know about this quality driver to make an informed purchase. 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.
The biggest difference between the sldr 430 and the sldr 460 is that the sldr 430 has a smaller head 430 cubic centimeters and slightly. The 430 gives you a more precise feel of where you hit the ball on the face, but that also comes with a little more punishment in the form of lost ball speed. Theres been a lot of buzz about the taylormade sldr drivers on the pro tour, but until recently the sldrs available to the public were primarily targeted to high handicap players looking for a gameimprovement club. Taylormade r15 430 tp is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. Ive got a sldr minidriver 260cc i believe which ive been hitting more reliably than my 460cc driver and only giving up 2025 yards. It has a 20gram moveable weight located on the sole that can be adjusted to promote a draw or fade. A guide to adjusting the loft sleeve on taylormade sldr driver, how to interpret the lower and higher settings and understand what youre actually adjusting. The bidding ended at some ridiculous hour like 2am so i put in a bid for 145. Now rebranded as the sldr 460 driver, it features the same big 460cc clubhead, sliding. When the taylormade sldr 430 driver was released it was the lowest launching, lowest spinning clubhead available.
Like the original, fullsize sldr driver, sldr 430 is engineered with a lowforward cg location. I got my hands on a 10degree sldr s and put it up against a 10degree sldr to find out if there really is a difference between the two. Like me, you may be wondering what the s stands for. According to taylormade fitter jason werner, the sldr is a more drawbiased driver companys current m1 460, m1 440 and m2 models. This adjustment can provide you with up to 30 yards of shot dispersion, meaning you can adjust your ball flight to either correct or enhance a particular shot shape. As a result, the face of the sldr 430 looks taller and it has a round appearance as opposed to the 460 s ovaly look. 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.
The taylormade sldr 430 driver features a lowforward cg like its fullsized partner, but with a smaller 430cc head size that makes it easier to work in any direction. This is a on course and dry ball data test to show you the difference between taylormades latest m1 driver for 2017 vs the old sldr which changed the game in cg placements. 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. In terms of performance, the sldr 460 launches a bit higher 1. After seeing the ball fade too much with those drivers, jason had andrew try the companys m2 dtype driver 9. May 01, 2015 the taylormade sldr drivers weights located on the sole will assist you with your desired shot shape. The smaller clubhead will enhance the golfers ability to shape the ball off the tee. Unlike the previous sldr 430 and r15 430 drivers, the 430 isnt designed to perform differently. 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. Moving the cg forward in a driver is a monumental shift in metalwood thinking.
The r15 430 will prove too demanding for all but the best amateurs. First of all the loft does not actually change, its preset when the club is manufactured. Taylormade launch tourinspired 430cc sldr driver golfalot. 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. These numbers represent the cc or cubic centimeters of the heads of the clubs. The big, pearshaped sldr 460 definitely falls into this category, even though it can perform when its pushed but the taylormade sldr 430 driver is. 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. Sep 10, 20 the taylormade sldr driver succeeds the taylormade r1 driver and there are a lot of significant changes from the previous model we liked the r1 and thought it was one of the better adjustable taylormade drivers, but for most of the golfing population the additional fitting elements made it fractionally too heavy to get going. 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. Taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. Hey guys, i recently received a request to do a comparison test regarding the sound the taylormade sldr 430 and the taylormade sldr 460. Taylormades r15 430 right has a noticeably larger footprint than the companys sldr 430 driver.
Ive done two different test for myself with my current sldr 460 tp 11 with sflex cut down to play at 44. The stock shaft is a real deal fujikura motore speeder 7. Sldr 430 is the most subdued driver release in the recent history of taylormade. Kindly give me the contact dealer where i can order the driver. Yes and no some pros do use the 460 also but most use the 430. The r15 460 is not as impressive on mishits as other leading drivers. Unlike the previous sldr 430 and r15 430 drivers, the 430 isnt designed to perform differently than the 460 head. 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 taylormade womens r15 taylormade r15 430 tp was released in 2015. Compared with its 460cc brother, the 430cc m1 offers more workability and a little less forgiveness in a smaller and more compact profile. 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. It comes in a rounded shape that is very easy on the eyes. 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 sldr 430 driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system.
Jan 20, 2014 the sldr 460 isnt a bad looking club, but its definitely bigger from front to back than the sldr 430. Needless to say the next day i bought the 460 as well. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. Although because of all of the active technology on the club a real good fake read counterfeit would be expensive to make and have to include the moving parts. From that day i have been wishing to buy a taylor made sldr 460 driver for men with stiff shaft, fujikula. The taylormade m1 driver fitting starts with 2 heads, the 460 or the 430. This weight slides along a track thats located on the sole. Its actually easier to list the similarities between the sldr and the r15. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. Welcome to the 430cc version of the taylormade sldr driver.
The taylormade sldr drivers weights located on the sole will assist you with your desired shot shape. The ability to split the r15s sliding weights for more consistency is a nice touch. The major difference between the sldr 460 and the sldr 430 is the amount of feedback you get on mishits. Extremely lowspinning, and more consistent than taylormades sldr drivers.
The taylormade sldr 430 tp is their top of the line driver. Before i received the shaft i ended up hitting the 460 during a driver challenge with the new nike 2. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. Ping g30 vs taylormade sldr 430 how to effectively play golf. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a. Apr 17, 2014 a friend of mine accured a taylor made sldr 430 driver and he was not hitting the ball far. The r15 460 is taylormades larger, more forgiving driver, while the r15 430 is a smaller, lowerspinning driver aimed at better players or anyone in need of an extremely lowspinning driver. Dec 19, 20 unlike like the sldr, however, you cant tinker with the factoryinstalled sole weight. Sldr 430 makes it easier to shape shots without sacrificing distance.
With a head volume of only 430cc, its easier to shape shots with this driver, but its. Taylormades m1 driver line might be the best fitting driver line available right now. 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. This adjustment can provide you with up to 30 yards of shot dispersion, meaning you can adjust your ball flight to either correct or. Oct 03, 2014 the big, pearshaped sldr 460 definitely falls into this category, even though it can perform when its pushed but the taylormade sldr 430 driver is an entirely different story. The 430 sldr is a limited demand club and i would suspect it has much less demand that what it would take to really go thru the process of making a fake, but the 460 is a different story. The smaller sldr 430 is one of the options now available geared towards the pro and. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. The track features 21 positions to lock the weight into for fine tuning your desired shot shape. I also tested mine with the newest fujikura pro 73 tour spec shaft.
Like the sldr 460, the sldr 430s sliding track holds a 20gram weight and is located on the front of the sole. Nov 26, 2015 welcome to the 430cc version of the taylormade sldr driver. 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. The m1 460 will be taylormades bestselling m1 driver and its most popular among tour players, but the company also offers an m1 430 that has a deeper face and is shorter from heel to toe. Sep 24, 20 taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. The m3 driver is basically the 460 version, while the m3 440 is exactly what it is. 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 taylormade womens r15. It is a lower launching lower spinning shaft that has incredibly tight dispersion. 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. The primary difference between the sldr 430 and the sldr 460 is the length of the club from face to back. It is worth noting that 460 is the volume limit in the rules of golf.
Thus, you will be working with the maximum should you choose the 460 over the 440 version. While screwing around on ebay, i found the same club, but in 460. How else does the 430cc m1 differ from the 460cc m1, and is it worth considering adding it to your bag. The smaller sldr 430 is one of the options now available geared towards the pro and semiprofessional players. The sldr 430 tp driver is a great evolution from the sldr driver. Designed with their tour players in mind, the smaller head size is more workable than the original 460cc model. Jan 09, 2017 this is a on course and dry ball data test to show you the difference between taylormades latest m1 driver for 2017 vs the old sldr which changed the game in cg placements. Read on to find out what you need to know to make an. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the ping g30 vs taylormade sldr 430 on trackman at ping europe hq. Taylormade sldr 430 or taylormade sldr driver comparing. Unlike like the sldr, however, you cant tinker with the factoryinstalled sole weight. Dec 18, 20 the 430 sldr is a limited demand club and i would suspect it has much less demand that what it would take to really go thru the process of making a fake, but the 460 is a different story. It features a tourinspired head that is shorter from front to back, but with the same charcoalgrey colour and details on the crown. Read on to find out what you need to know to make an informed purchase.
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