Mar 28, 2014 i played the club and used it at the range and it went really well, as long, probably longer, than my usual driver. Ultimately, the choice of a driver is a personal one, but no matter what level of adjustment you want in a club, taylormade has it. 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. The club was sent back to them roughly 5 weeks ago and i was finally contacted this past wednesday and was told theyll be sending me a replacement club because mine turned out to be real. Taylormade sldr c driver discount prices for golf equipment. Dec 18, 20 sldr 430 is the most subdued driver release in the recent history of taylormade. Complete guide to identify counterfeit golf clubs golf. Authorized taylormade accounts may sell genuine taylormade, adidas golf and ashworth products on ebay, but must be registered with taylormade to do so.
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. From the complicated, but fully adjustable r1 and r1 black to the simple slideandgo settings of the sldr, taylormade produces consistently excellent drivers with a. For those who want modern adjustability and performance at a very affordable price now at rockbottom prices, this is definitely a club to consider. This week at the john deere classic and scottish open, taylormade quietly introduced a new driver, the sldr, to the pros.
A magnet will not stick to a titanium driver, but it will to a counterfeit steel driver. Taylormade rsi 2 irons tested by handicapped golfer, counterfeit taylormade r7 cgb max clubs, fake taylormade burner 2. Since its debut, the sldr 460 driver has received some positive, if not interesting, attention. Fake or not taylormade sldrs general equipment talk. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. These drivers offer golfers with excellent distance and control with a great feel of the face. If you find a lower price on shop all taylormade drivers somewhere else, well match it with our best price guarantee. One thing that the sldr is missing is taylormades face angle adjuster, a sole plate on taylormades r1, r11s and r11 drivers that allowed golfers to adjust the face angle to.
Jul 10, 2015 the taylormade sldr driver has three different loft options 9. Taylormade s tips reveal the questions you should ask before you buy. 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. Taylor made sldr driver taylor made drivers golfbidder. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on. You can also try the magnet test on your driver to see if it will stick.
Concerned about possible fake sldr driver head clubs. They said that if it was a fake they would destroy it. After spending some time with the driver, its clear that the sldr is a worthy contender for the everyday golfer. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. The claimed my driver must be a fake because they didnt have the serial number in their system, but said to send it in anyway. Since you normally dont have a known authentic club to compare to, lets get started with some detailed. May 03, 2017 counterfeit taylormade speedblade iron set differences the quality of the lettering and paint fill on the counterfeit clubs is not very good when compared to the authentic iron set. The sldr c is the sldr driver minus adjustable loftweight track. The driver quickly morphed into a 430 version, geared toward the advanced golfer. I asked them a few things including what would happen if i sent them the head to examine. The taylormade sldr driver is an excellent driver that would be a valuable addition to the bag of any amateur or skilled golfer.
Mar 22, 20 taylormade s tips reveal the questions you should ask before you buy. The first thing you will notice about a fake club is the quality doesnt compare to the real deal. Taylormades global enforcement efforts are extensive and include a variety of areas such as working directly and collectively with local, federal and international agencies and actively participating in coalitions to rid the marketplace of fakes and help keep it clean for the. Taylormades tips reveal the questions you should ask before you buy. I bought the sldr s driver in a 14 degree and the other day at the driving range. Then unscrew the weight and move it toward draw or fadeaup to twentyone different positions and youll make the longest go even longer. I really dont think the registration will tell you either way unless there are too many numbers or something else obvious. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. Buy the taylormade sldr 460 driver here watch the video. Jan 09, 2017 what happens when you hit taylormades 2017 m1 460 driver against the companys sldr s driver.
It can also be hit off the deck if youve got a nice lie with relative ease. 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. In a little over a month, the sldr has gone from tour prototype to mass production and general availability. 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. 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. Sldr is built to help you hit longerstraighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spinrate and faster ball speed. Lower profile designs for easy to launch performance. 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. Taylormade m2 driver v taylormade sldr driver duration. Sldr is now better because of an alternative paint scheme. My only concern is, on taylormades website there is no light grey normal sldr. The new sldr from taylormade has been touted as their longest driver ever, so we decided to test it in the cluboratory. 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. May 26, 2015 not sure if the guys in an outing would buy a fake sldr, then what forge the signing.
Counterfeit taylormade speedblade iron set golf club. Taylormade recently introduced the sldr driver as a midseason release that came as a surprise to many in the golf world. 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 s in sldr s presumably stands for silver, and so as you might expect, all of the clubs in the lineup feature silver crowns. We put low forward cg in a smaller head to make a driver that tour pros love, said brian bazzel, taylormades senior director of product creation for metalwoods. The rest of the new sldr s family fits nicely into the same mold. A lot of people in this thread are saying the sldr s is the same as the sldr minus the adjustability. If held side by side with an authentic club, it will be easy to identify the counterfeit golf club because of the inferior quality. Easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment.
The sldr has its sliding weight track in the front of the driver, which creates the highlaunchlowspin conditions that taylormade has been touting for years. How to spot differences between a fake and genuine sldr driver golfcentraldaily at 4. My switch to taylormade clubs happened a few years ago after i attended a demo day and became completely infatuated with the burner 2. My only concern is, on taylormade s website there is no light grey normal sldr. The scientists in the carlsbad lab of taylormade obviously have been busy. Complete guide to identify counterfeit golf clubs golf club. Find great deals on ebay for taylormade sldr driver and taylormade sldr 460 driver. Smaller tourinspired head with a stunning modernclassic shape and charcoalgray crown. 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. Counterfeit taylormade speedblade iron set differences the quality of the lettering and paint fill on the counterfeit clubs is not very good when compared to the authentic iron set. Taylormade sldr c series is a popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. May, 2017 the first thing you will notice about a fake club is the quality doesnt compare to the real deal.
The taylormade sldr tp driver offers maximum adjustability. The sldr tp driver features the new, redesigned sldr moveable weight technology, which allows players to adjust their sidetoside. Jun 19, 2014 rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest taylormade sldr s driver. Sldr isnt like when callaway released an ultralightweight, seminiche driver where they can argue theyre not flooding the market. To place an order or inquire about an existing order, call us toll free within the usa at 18778608624. The face of the 7 iron we received actually looked like it was starting to cave in a little, so the quality of the materials is not up to par. Head weight on counterfeit drivers is normally heavier than authentic drivers because they are not made of titanium. Lowforward cg makes this one of our lowest spinning drivers ever. 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 has three different loft options 9. Is the seller authorized to sell your products on ebay. One thing that the sldr is missing is taylormade s face angle adjuster, a sole plate on taylormade s r1, r11s and r11 drivers that allowed golfers to adjust the face angle to various levels of open, closed or square in the soled position. Learn how to determine fake golf clubs from authentic ones at.
By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. Taylormade told me that the serial number was no guarantee of authenticity anyway, and that the only real way to tell would be for me to send them my clubs for inspection. This is far and away the best looking driver taylormade has released in. Soon after i also added a few of their longer clubs to my bag, including their rocketballz woods. When i discovered it was likely to be a fake i contacted taylormade.
Would this be the silver finish making it look like that or would mine or his possibly be fake. Taylormade s research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sldr driver. If the price is low and the source is not an authorized dealer, buyer beware. 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. 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. If the offer is a steal of a price, it is most likely just that. Jan 20, 2014 this is the driver that better players have been waiting for taylormade to release.
It isnt a coincidence or a surprise that taylormade has stayed at or near the top of the golf club business for so long. Try sldr with the weight in the neutral position, and youll experience all the advancements that make this driver the longest taylormade has ever made. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. I wanted to do this test because when the sldr came out more than three years ago its radically forward center of gravity changed the way drivers were designed, sold and talked about by golfers. The taylormade sldr driver is a successful blend of art and science, culminating in a driver for everyone with a sleek and clean appearance. Concerned about possible fake sldr driver head clubs, grips. Looking at the sldr, and there are a ton of heads only on ebay. Taylormades global enforcement efforts are extensive and include a variety of areas such as working directly and collectively with local, federal and international agencies and actively participating in coalitions to rid the marketplace of. Our experts evaluate golf clubs for authenticity every single day. Taylormades sldr engineering is based upon a low and forward center of gravity cg, going against the grain of the golf industry. Counterfeit sellers are marketing to consumers with the unauthorized use of taylormade trademarks on an inferior product, taking advantage of those who are looking for authentic taylormade product.
I played the club and used it at the range and it went really well, as long, probably longer, than my usual driver. At 430ccs, the taylormade sldr 430 driver has the looks that scream bag me now. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Before i talk about what sldr is, i have to tell you what sldr isnt. The sldr driver from taylormade golf is made with all golfers in mind, with the likes of us open champion justin rose using it along with many handicap golfers enjoying the look and feel of. 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. Taylormade sldr c series vs taylormade sldr driver. Experienced golfers know what they are going to get from a taylormade sldr driver quality performance, good looks, and innovative technology. Unless the seller himself is lying and is trying to pass it off as something way more than it is. Sep 24, 20 taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. Low and forward cg create high launch and lower spin for our longest driver ever. 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.
Taylormade is committed to the fight against counterfeit products. Taylormade showing off slider driver the san diego. Which makes the sldr s slightly more forgiving than the sldr. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. The face of the 7 iron we received actually looked like it was starting to cave in. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. The sldr c drivers low profile design will make for an easy launch performance off the tee. Rated 4 out of 5 by rick from solid driver strong adjustable driver with nice forgiveness and feel date published. Not sure if the guys in an outing would buy a fake sldr, then what forge the signing. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together. Lowforward cg promotes fast ball speed, high launch and low spin for phenomenal distance.
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