Kindly give me the contact dealer where i can order the driver. Moving the cg forward in a driver is a monumental shift in metalwood thinking. 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 clubhead will enhance the golfers ability to shape the ball off the tee. How else does the 430cc m1 differ from the 460cc m1, and is it worth considering adding it to your bag.
This is the driver that better players have been waiting for taylormade to release. For years its been accepted that low and back was the ideal cg location for a driver. When the taylormade sldr 430 driver was released it was the lowest launching, lowest spinning clubhead available. This sliding weight shifts the clubheads cg horizontally toward either the heel, to promote a draw, or toward the toe, to promote a fade. Apr 17, 2014 a friend of mine accured a taylor made sldr 430 driver and he was not hitting the ball far.
The original taylormade sldr 460 driver appeared on the pga tour in mid summer of 20, before the start of the pga tours john deere. A blue 20gram weight slides on a track located on the front of the sole. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. Taylormades sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center of gravity cg, going against the grain of the golf industry. Like the original, fullsize sldr driver, sldr 430 is engineered with a lowforward cg location. Taylormade sldr weights installation instructions first you must remove the metal cover, it is the weight stop, that keeps the sldr weight from coming through. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. 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. 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. 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. Sldr 430 passed rumor stage so long ago that im not even going to make a joke about being surprised.
Like the sldr 460, the sldr 430 s sliding track holds a 20gram weight and is located on the front of the sole. With the 430, missing the center of the face meant losing ball speed and seeing a bit more gear effect curvature. 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. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to longer drivers.
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. This driver does not come with a head cover but will come with a torque wrench. The driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced golfer. Like the sldr 460, the sldr 430s sliding track holds a 20gram weight and is located on the front of. Adjusting a taylormade sldr driver clubs, grips, shafts. Sldr 430 makes it easier to shape shots without sacrificing distance.
Unlike sldr driver both 460 and 430, sldr fairway, and sldr rescue, the sldr mini driver isnt the least bit adjustable. Feb 24, 2014 taylormade adds a 430 version of their sldr line of drivers with all the adjustability of the 460 version to help you loft up. Lift it up with small screw driver it has adhesive strip on the back, it needs to be pried up. 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. The sldr 460 basically keeps everything thats great about the sldr 430, but makes it a little more accessible for the average golfer. Each turn of the dial will change the loft a half degree. The stock shaft is a real deal fujikura motore speeder 7. We put a low forward cg in a smaller head to make a driver. 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.
It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on. Taylormade recommends starting your club adjustment with the loft sleeve. With a volume of 430cc, its 30cc smaller than the preexisting 460cc model. It comes in a rounded shape that is very easy on the eyes. 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. It has a 20gram moveable weight located on the sole that can be adjusted to promote a draw or fade. 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. Features and benefits of the taylormade sldr 430 driver. Page 2 mark the hole with a punch and drill small pilot hole. Taylormade r15 430 tp is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. I asked my friend to try his driver sldr and i sent the ball to close to 300 metres. Oct 01, 2017 its shape is fairly traditional in the 430 configuration and just a larger footprint of the same in the 460. Compared with its 460cc brother, the 430cc m1 offers more workability and a little less forgiveness in a smaller and more compact profile. As expected, taylormade has officially announced the sldr 430 driver.
Taylormade golf club sldr 430 12 driver stiff graphite very. Read on to find out what you need to know about this quality driver to make an informed purchase. Sldr is built to help you hit longerstraighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spinrate and faster ball speed. Add or remove 250 rpm of spin and adjust the face angle one degree in or out. Since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention. 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 weights in the heel and. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together. The sldr 430 tp driver is a great evolution from the sldr driver. Jan 20, 2014 the sldr 460 isnt a bad looking club, but its definitely bigger from front to back than the sldr 430. 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. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Welcome to the 430cc version of the taylormade sldr driver.
There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. From that day i have been wishing to buy a taylor made sldr 460 driver for men with stiff shaft, fujikula. Sldr 460 definitely falls into this category, even though it can perform when its pushed but the taylormade sldr 430 driver is an entirely. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on the face. Lowforward cg makes this one of our lowest spinning drivers ever. 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. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on. The taylormade sldr 430 driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system.
Taylor made sldr 430 driver taylor made drivers golfbidder. Easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. Taylormade sldr 460 installation instructions pdf download. This sliding weight shifts the clubheads cg horizontally toward either the heel, to promote a. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. The ability to split the r15s sliding weights for more consistency is a nice touch. Getting to know the taylormade sldr driver 3balls blog. The easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight allows for 21 different weight positions and promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. 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. 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. Read on to find out what you need to know to make an informed purchase. 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. 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.
In terms of performance, the sldr 460 launches a bit higher 1. Taylormades r15 430 right has a noticeably larger footprint than the companys sldr 430 driver. I also will confirm that while the sldr is now relatively inexpensive, reports over the last 2 years are that it is definitely a driver for the better player. Its an attempt to simplify movable weight technology, after research. It is best to find one that is forgiving on offcenter hits the sldr is not that driver from all reports. This driver is used with normal wear and tear, but nothing that will compromise its performance. If you already know the loft of your old driver, this is an easy step just set it to match your current club. The taylormade sldr 430 tp is their top of the line driver. For looks the 430 driver keeps the same grey finish which is a nice change from the white. We re told sldr 430 will spin even less than sldr 460, which. 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. 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. Taylormade golf club sldr 430 12 driver stiff graphite.
The sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any driver taylormade has ever produced. Extremely lowspinning, and more consistent than taylormades sldr drivers. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. It is a lower launching lower spinning shaft that has incredibly tight dispersion. Smaller tourinspired head with a stunning modernclassic shape and charcoalgray crown. The taylormade sldr 430 driver has the innovative sldr sliding weight technology coupled with a smaller tourinspired, charcoalgray crown head design. Taylormade adds a 430 version of their sldr line of drivers with all the adjustability of the 460 version to help you loft up. The r15 430 will prove too demanding for all but the best amateurs. The r15 460 is not as impressive on mishits as other leading drivers.
For me, the r7 425 is the epitome of driver aesthetics, and, at a glance, the sldr 430 could pass as its twin. After seeing the ball fade too much with those drivers, jason had andrew try the companys m2 dtype driver 9. It features a tourinspired head that is shorter from front to back, but with the same charcoalgrey colour and details on the crown. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a. Unlike like the sldr, however, you cant tinker with the factoryinstalled sole weight. I also tested mine with the newest fujikura pro 73 tour spec shaft. Sldr adds more compact driver to line this is the loop golf digest.
The most noticeable difference for me was the forgiveness. The sldr 430 is a more compact version of the sldr 460, currently the no. Not necessarily from an impact perspective, but more because of its presence. For years its been accepted that low and back was the ideal cg location for a. 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. I debated heavily whether or not i should mention the taylormade sldr drivers feel in the first impressions section. The primary difference between the sldr 430 and the sldr 460 is the length of the club from face to back. Click here to read about the taylormade sldr 460 driver and see an exclusive video. All id ask in return is that none of you make the obligatory reference to the fact that taylormade releases lots of drivers. 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. We put a low forward cg in a smaller head to make a. Unlike sldr driver, but not unlike the namesake fairway and rescue, sldr mini driver has no actual slider. Sldr 430 also incorporates the same innovative sliding weight mechanism taylormade introduced with the sldr 460. According to taylormade fitter jason werner, the sldr is a more drawbiased driver companys current m1 460, m1 440 and m2 models.