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. It may not be conventional wisdom to increase loft when you hammer the ball off the tee, but in the case of the sldr 430s. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. At 430ccs, the taylormade sldr 430 driver has the looks that scream bag me now. Dec 25, 2014 can that make the r15 accessible to players who found the sldr too demanding. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as. 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. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. While taylormade went away from the series last year with its sldr, the rseries is back for 2015 with the release of the r15 460 and r15 430 drivers.
R15 has face thats shallower and overall seems to be a different beast. The r15 460 is just like the sldr 460 in the fact that it is the larger more forgiving big brother of the 430 model of either head. Taylormade m1 v r15 in this headtohead battle, we put the recently launched taylormade m1 driver up against its predecessor, the r15, to see how the performance. Nov, 2014 now taylormade return to the r brand name that served them so well in the past with the r15 driver and are building on the low forward cg message to hopefully get the best of both worlds.
If you play a relatively decent game you cannot go wrong with the taylormade r15. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. Unlike the previous sldr 430 and r15 430 drivers, the 430 isnt designed to perform differently than the 460 head. They name three of their staff golfers, dustin johnson, when he started using the sldr. Now taylormade return to the r brand name that served them so well in the past with the r15 driver and are building on the low forward cg message to hopefully get the best of both worlds. 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. After seeing the ball fade too much with those drivers, jason had. As well as the obvious return to a white crown and black face combination, the taylormade r15 driver offers a number of improvements from the sldr driver it. After seeing the ball fade too much with those drivers, jason had andrew try the companys m2 dtype driver 9.
The r label for taylormade has been synonymous with elite performance and. Dec 18, 20 with a volume of 430cc, its 30cc smaller than the preexisting 460cc model. The r15 driver comes in two sizes 460 and 430 cubic centimeters. 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. Well, until i figure out how to embed a video or delete this post, might not be worth much. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. The r15 is a lot more forgiving than the sldr, both the 460 and 430. Taylormade r15 460 taylormade r15 430 drivers youtube. 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. Taylormade has done just that and were here to tell you the differences you see in the taylormade r15 driver and the taylormade. Theres no replacement for sldr 430 as such though but considering how few people were able to use it tm decided it makes sense.
Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. Earlier this week we gave the world the first look at the new 2015 taylormade r15 driver. Technology may not change, but you can always improve. Like the original, fullsize sldr driver, sldr 430 is engineered with a lowforward cg location. The 430 m1 has been received extremely well overall perhaps even a bit better than than the 460 m1, with average customer ratings of 55 100% recommended on the taylormade website, 55 on amazon, 4. Hi rick, ive a sldr 460, would you change to an r15. Jan 20, 2014 high handicappers should opt for the sldr 460. The shaft i hit in in the r15 460 in the stock fujikura speeder 661 extra stiff flex. Sep 24, 20 taylormade says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. Last night we were in new york city to cover the live launch event taylormade had for the media. The r15 430 now has an upgraded front track system that houses two moveable weights, 12. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. Both the 430cc and 460cc versions of the r15 and sldr were tested side by side for.
Taylormade were pioneers in drivers introducing the first steel 12degree loft metal wood as far back as 1979. How to watch tiger woods vs phil mickelson match ii on sunday. 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. Jan 09, 2017 this is a on course and dry ball data test to show you the difference between taylormade s latest m1 driver for 2017 vs the old sldr which changed the game in cg placements. The r15 460 is taylormades larger, more forgiving driver, while the r15. For years its been accepted that low and back was the ideal cg location for a driver. It is a players driver that will still work well for the mid handicappers. 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. Im making solid contact on more consistent basis but feel like im getting robbed of a lot of distance when i miss center by only a little. Taylormade sldr vs taylormade r15 driver how to effectively. R15 distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver. 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.
Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. The r15 driver comes in two sizes 460 and 430 cubic. Are you thinking about buying the taylormade r15 driver. R15 460 driver r15 430 driver r15 fairway r15 rescue rsi irons golf balls. Theres also tp versions of the same heads if youre feeling saucy. Compared with the sldr, the r15 is considerably more stable and. Im not sure how the 430 m1 head leads to 5 mph more club head speed in that test, theres no explanation given either. Taylormade r15 430 tp is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. 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.
Taylormade r15 430 driver taylormades most technologically advanced driver ever. As was the case with the sldr, youll need to consider adding more loft to help offset the lowspin characteristics of the head design. Gain a few feet with your tee shots and maintain accuracy with the taylormade made r15 driver. They both have a 460cc clubhead that features the new front track. 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 says with the sldr driver many golfers are increasing the loft rather than decreasing it. 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. I think that both r15 s are great drivers but if you have no problem hitting your current sldr than you can probably stick with it. Watch as mark hits the two taylormade golf drivers talking about how the 460 head. The launch and spin are higher on both models as well so you can go back to your normal loft or somewhere in between. Sldr 430 makes it easier to shape shots without sacrificing distance. Were told sldr 430 will spin even less than sldr 460, which presumably means golfers will need to more loft still compared to sldr. Its actually easier to list the similarities between the sldr and the r15. The taylormade r15 driver and taylormade r15 tp driver share all the.
From irons to drivers, learn the history and evolution of taylormade models over the years. Oct 08, 2015 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. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. Taylormade m1 v r15 in this headtohead battle, we put the recently launched taylormade m1 driver up against its predecessor, the r15, to see how the performance compares joel tadman. Were told sldr 430 will spin even less than sldr 460, which presumably means golfers will need to more loft. Played the sldr 460 12 with a ad di 6x last year and just bought a r15 430 10. Watch as mark hits the two taylormade golf drivers talking about how the 460 head compares to the 430. While they make a range of quality golf clubs they have always been known for. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf.
Jun 14, 2015 as was the case with the sldr, youll need to consider adding more loft to help offset the lowspin characteristics of the head design. The taylormade r15 430 driver is designed to give better players maximum control over the performance of their club. Weve been conditioned as consumerists to think that newer better. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. The larger, 460cc version of r15 is for the player seeking maximum. Dec 20, 2014 taylormade r15 460 taylormade r15 430 drivers.
Theyre both adjustable and both are offered in 430cc and 460cc sizes. It is good to see the r name back and the larger profile of the r15 quickly sets it apart from the taller and more compact sldr, even though both are 460cc heads. Comparing the taylor made m1 driver to the r15 driver. The 430 m1 has been received extremely well overall perhaps even a bit better than than the 460 m1, with average customer ratings of 55 100% recommended on the taylormade website, 55 on. May 01, 2015 taylormade has done just that and were here to tell you the differences you see in the taylormade r15 driver and the taylormade sldr driver, and what the differences will mean for your game. With a volume of 430cc, its 30cc smaller than the preexisting 460cc model. Just got back from my first range session and the r15 will definitely be kicking out the. 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. I know the r15 is less forgiving and has a fade bias so it seems like the m2 would fit my needs. 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 mark hits the two taylormade golf drivers talking about how the 460 head compares. The shaft i hit in in the r15 460 in the stock fujikura speeder 661 extra stiff flex, and a fujikura motore speeder tour spec 6. The r15 430 is smaller than the standard r15 driver, with a deeper face and more neutral. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their.
As well as the obvious return to a white crown and black face combination, the taylormade r15 driver offers a number of improvements from the sldr driver it replaces. Today, we tell you whether or not 2015 is any better than 2014. Better players who like to bend the ball to the right or left off the tee will love sldr 430, with its slightly. The 460 cc version of the r15 also comes in black, but the aeroburner and r15 430 are white only. Compared to the sldr in the same loft setting, the flight was much higher wherever i hit it on the. The pearshaped head of the taylormade r15 is available in two head sizes, 460cc and 430cc. Moving the cg forward in a driver is a monumental shift in metalwood thinking. Despite a distinct lack of demand for it, taylormade is returning to a white crown for their 2015 drivers. According to taylormade fitter jason werner, the sldr is a more drawbiased driver companys current m1 460, m1 440 and m2 models. Taylormade r15 460 driver taylormades most technologically advanced driver ever.
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