Taylormade s research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sldr driver. Lower profile designs for easy to launch performance. Features and benefits of the taylormade sldr mini driver. Taylormades research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sldr driver. 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. Watch as tiger woods, rory mcilroy, jon rahm, dustin johnson, jason day, matt wolff and collin morikawa hit stingers under. 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. Taylormade driver golf clubs the driver is a prominent golf club on the course, and having a highquality driver is essential, as the correct club will help you increase shot distance and accuracy. I went to a demo day its about a 2 12 hour drive from my place. I was fit for a 14 head and the shop had none so i went online and seeing as i was fit for a 14, bought an sldrs 14 bonded driver. It didnt take the crooks long to start copying the originals on the left is a counterfeit of taylormades 2007 burner driver only a.
Taylormade sldr 430 12 degree driver regular flex graphite 0790670 right handed. At 260cc, the sldr mini driver s footprint is larger, and face deeper, than a 160cc 3wood. I was fit for a 14 head and the shop had none so i went online and seeing as i was fit for a 14, bought an sldr s 14 bonded driver. Then they reinvented their own innovation by completely rethinking movable weight technology to make it easier to use and better performing. That gives you more stability and forgiveness on mishits and allows you to tee the ball higher, which makes the it easier to launch off the tee than a 3wood. Taylor made sldr 430 driver taylor made drivers golfbidder. Jul 10, 2015 the taylormade sldr driver has three different loft options 9. Despite taylormade and the rest of the golf industrys efforts, sales of counterfeit and knockoff golf products to unsuspected consumers continues to occur. This is far and away the best looking driver taylormade has released in. May 03, 2017 a customer recently tried to sell us their counterfeit taylormade speedblade irons, but luckily we were able to spot them. Counterfeit golf clubs golfbidder information golfbidder. If a tm club is a tour club the serial starts with a t and has a capital b etched into it.
Sldr 430 is the most subdued driver release in the recent history of taylormade. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on the face. How to spot differences between a fake and genuine sldr driver golfcentraldaily at 4. Features and benefits of the taylormade sldr 430 driver. With respect to golf clubs purchased from an authorized taylormade dealer with a consumer. Head weight on counterfeit drivers is normally heavier than authentic. Mar 22, 20 taylormade does not compensate purchasers of counterfeit product in any way though you can help others avoid the same trap by reporting the seller to taylormade or the appropriate leading brand. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on.
Unfollow taylormade sldr driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Unless the seller himself is lying and is trying to pass it off as something way more than it is. 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. We dive deep into what makes taylormade the best golf drivers of them all. Featuring the latest speed injected twist face technology, our ytrack sliding weight system, and hammerhead slot, taylormade drivers provide industryleading performance. The taylormade sldr driver is a successful blend of art and science, culminating in a driver for everyone with a sleek and clean appearance. Counterfeit taylormade speedblade iron set differences. Smaller tourinspired head with a stunning modernclassic shape and charcoalgray crown. 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 sldrs metalwoods sldrs mini driver. Taylormades sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center of gravity cg, going against the grain of the golf industry.
Features and benefits of the taylormade sldr driver. To give the sldr driver its remarkable distance, taylormade moved the center of gravity lower and forward for high launch and less spin. Maybe there was a limited time when taylormade did offer. After doing so, and patiently waiting for it to arrive, i started reading about fake clubs online and now i am just beside myself with fear that i bought a fake. Dec 18, 20 sldr 430 is the most subdued driver release in the recent history of taylormade. The sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any driver taylormade has ever produced. We have never sold anything that is less than 100% authentic and never will. To place an order or inquire about an existing order, call us toll free within canada at 18006689883. Ive read that the people at taylormade will tell you that even if your serial number matches you can still have a counterfeit because they counterfeiters will go to shops and get real numbers then put them on the counterfeits. Taylormade recently introduced the sldr driver as a midseason release that came as a surprise to many in the golf world. 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. According to taylormade fitter jason werner, the sldr is a more drawbiased driver companys current m1 460, m1 440 and m2 models. May 06, 2014 sldr driver since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole.
I bought the sldr s driver in a 14 degree and the other day at the driving range. A magnet will not stick to a titanium driver, but it will to a counterfeit steel driver. The taylormade sldr rescue hybrids can help players of nearly any skill level hit longer, more consistent shots from any lie on the course. 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. May 26, 2015 my only concern is, on taylormade s website there is no light grey normal sldr. The sldr c drivers low profile design will make for an easy launch performance off the tee. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. Taylor made sldr mini driver taylor made drivers golfbidder. When i discovered it was likely to be a fake i contacted taylormade. Complete guide to identify counterfeit golf clubs golf. Head weight on counterfeit drivers is normally heavier than authentic drivers because they are not made of titanium. Taylormade golf was sold by adidas to kps capital partners in october 2017.
Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. So i test the expensive taylormade m5 driver against the 2014 taylormade sldr and see what kind of numbers we can get. These hybrids have taken taylormades revolutionary speed pocket technology to the next level, while adding adjustable loft and lie angles so you can customize them to your own swing and the needs of each shot. A customer recently tried to sell us their counterfeit taylormade speedblade irons, but luckily we were able to spot them. This page contains information that may assist you in avoiding becoming another victim of a counterfeit seller. Sldr s driver for golfers who want the distanceenhancing benefits of a lowforward cg and the. Complete guide to identify counterfeit golf clubs golf club. 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.
Dec 18, 20 the latest addition, their fourth new driver this year with movable weight technology is the sldr 430, which features the same sliding weight mechanism as the original sldr, in a betterplayer. There would be a s below the 460 on the bottom of the club. Features and benefits of the taylormade sldr s driver. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on. Concerned about possible fake sldr driver head clubs, grips.
Since the sldr drivers performance is fundamentally determined by its centre of gravity. With this in mind, lets get started with some general tips on spotting the differences between a counterfeit and authentic club. My only concern is, on taylormades website there is no light grey normal sldr. May 30, 2014 with that in mind, let me set the scene.
The new sldr from taylormade has been touted as their longest driver ever, so we decided to test it in the cluboratory. Weve spotted two photos of a taylormade m4 driver making the. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to longer drivers. Com, equipment insider three weeks after taylormade debuted a prototype driver called sldr on the pga tour and european tour and had players. Lowforward cg promotes fast ball speed, high launch and low spin for phenomenal distance. Ironfinder provides individual, single, replacement golf irons available for immediate delivery, in 3 easy steps. Taylormade does not compensate purchasers of counterfeit product in any way though you can help others avoid the same trap by reporting the seller to taylormade or the appropriate leading brand.
New graphite taylormade sldr 67g regular flex iron shaft. Here are a few examples of the discrepancies between a counterfeit taylormade rbz stage 2 fairway wood and a genuine brand new one. May, 2017 we hope to contribute to the decline in counterfeit club sales by giving you all the information you need to identify counterfeit golf clubs. These are not the fake ones either, they are the actual, realdeal premium shafts. We have posted pictures below to show the differences between an authentic set and the counterfeit set we received. Buyers must be very careful when purchasing golf equipment from ebay due to the increasing number of counterfeit. The taylormade jetspeed driver is the first driver to feature a speedpocket. I asked them a few things including what would happen if i sent them the head to examine. May 06, 2014 taylormade sldr s driver and sldr irons up close pics and specs. The claimed my driver must be a fake because they didnt have the serial number in their system, but said to. My only concern is, on taylormade s website there is no light grey normal sldr. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. The guy next to me had a sldr and when we compared them the head of my driver seemed smaller than the original sldr he had. After spending some time with the driver, its clear that the sldr is a worthy contender for the everyday golfer.
Taylormades initial success came with the innovation of metal drivers, which. A movable 16gram tungsten weight slides around the skirt of the clubhead to three different positions. Check out this fake taylormade driver clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. You can also try the magnet test on your driver to see if it will stick. The speedpocket technology assists you in achieving faster ball speeds across the face, especially on shots struck low on the face. Buy new and used taylormade sldr driver headcover from the best golf shop. At 430ccs, the taylormade sldr 430 driver has the looks that scream bag me now.
With the launch of the new 2020 taylormade sim drivers, the. Ping g410 plus illegal non conforming driver worlds. 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. Fake or not taylormade sldrs general equipment talk. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. The ping g410 driver is the first sliding weight driver from ping, built for speed, distance, and customizable performance. I dont think taylormade does no serial numbers even for their tour equipment like titleist but titleist isnt counterfeited as much as tm. Not sure if the guys in an outing would buy a fake sldr, then what forge the signing. Taylormade does not compensate purchasers of counterfeit product in any way though you can help others avoid the same trap by reporting the seller to. Taylormade sldr fujikura precision engineered flex r 67 graphite regular shaft 1 available new. Taylormade sldr c driver discount prices for golf equipment. 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.
Looking at the sldr, and there are a ton of heads only on ebay. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. The one thing i do see from the images on taylormade s website is the sldr s has more of the pain. Taylormade golf company is an american manufacturer of golf clubs, bags and accessories based in carlsbad, california, united states. This latest chinese fake taylormade sldr driver we found on is incredibly accurate and spotting the difference on first glance can be tough. They said that if it was a fake they would destroy it. I played the club and used it at the range and it went really well, as long, probably longer, than my usual driver. Taylor made sldr s driver taylor made drivers golfbidder. Since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention. R11 s driver r11 s fairway wood rescue 11 rocketballz bonded driver rocketballz driver. Jan 20, 2014 this is the driver that better players have been waiting for taylormade to release. How to spot differences between a fake and genuine sldr driver.
Go into an unnamed golf store to hit it to try it out, and im informed rather condescendingly by a sales associated that taylormade doesnt sell just the head, no one will sell just the head, and to beware of counterfeit heads especially around the holidays. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together. Concerned about possible fake sldr driver head clubs.
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. Go into an unnamed golf store to hit it to try it out, and im informed rather condescendingly by a sales associated that taylormade doesnt sell just the head, no one will sell just the head, and to beware of. Would this be the silver finish making it look like that or would mine or his possibly be fake. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. In a little over a month, the sldr has gone from tour prototype to mass production and general availability. These drivers offer golfers with excellent distance and control with a great feel of the face. Taylor made sldr driver taylor made drivers golfbidder. This counterfeit grip was a design used on taylormade irons from. Counterfeit taylormade speedblade iron set golf club. The differences are a little more obvious if you are aware of what you are looking out for. 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.