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Killer_B

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Posted: Jun. 8, 2014 - 9:24 PM ET #1

I'm looking at picking up a new driver. I currently use an R9 with a stiff shaft. Anyone have the SLDR driver? If so, please disclose shaft make and model and if they've tried several and any info that may be of assistance. My swing speed is in the low 90s. Thanks.

vegasslim

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Posted: Jun. 9, 2014 - 12:25 PM ET #2

wait a few more months and they will release the next model and the sldr will go on sale

vegasslim

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Posted: Jun. 9, 2014 - 12:26 PM ET #3

like the r1 i am getting today on sale for 135 plus tax at golf galaxy no chance i will ever pay 400 bucks for a driver

AJLightning

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Posted: Jun. 9, 2014 - 1:14 PM ET #4

Life cycle of clubs is now one year...used to be 3 - 5 years.

Next year you can get this at a discount...

other than that, I haven't hit one yet. From what I'm hearing, it's the BOMB!!

Omerta

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Posted: Jun. 11, 2014 - 2:09 PM ET #5

It came down to the SLDR and the G25 for me...

I went with the G25 but don't think I would have went wrong with the TM..

vegasslim

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Posted: Jun. 11, 2014 - 2:19 PM ET #6

nice! hit em straight!!

vegasslim

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Posted: Jun. 15, 2014 - 11:10 AM ET #7

Quote Originally Posted by QMICH:

THROW ENOUGH SHAT AGAINST THE WALL SOMETHING IS BOUND TO STICK = TAYLORMADE DRIVERS

R1 & SLDR FEEL & SOUND LIKE A TRASH CAN ON A STICK.
CALLAWAY BIG BERTHA ALPHA & TITLEIST 913Ds ARE THE BEST OUT THERE

maybe for you but for others taylormade is the best or a cleveland or cobara etc

NoWorries21

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Posted: Jun. 16, 2014 - 8:25 AM ET #8

Quote Originally Posted by Killer_B:

I'm looking at picking up a new driver. I currently use an R9 with a stiff shaft. Anyone have the SLDR driver? If so, please disclose shaft make and model and if they've tried several and any info that may be of assistance. My swing speed is in the low 90s. Thanks.

Heres my take. I play the sldr 430 with the elements fire 6x. By far the best driver I have ever played. The key is I play it 11 degrees. Every driver I ever played previously was a 7.5 or 8 degree. It spins the ball so little its unreal. BUt just like all drivers a good shaft is most important. There are a lot out there and I suggest getting fit for one. If you want technical side here you go: Old driver launched at 9 and spun at 3100 rpm carried about 255 or 260. Sldr launches at 14.5 and spins 1700 and I can now fly it 275ish Pretty incredible difference. I mean I am swinging at a little better but the driver is awesome.

NoWorries21

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Posted: Jun. 16, 2014 - 6:48 PM ET #9

I tried everything. It just worked. It's funny cuz I can give it to other really good players and they hit it low left every time

CMJohnson1

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Posted: Jun. 16, 2014 - 11:18 PM ET #10

I hit the SLDR with the Aldila XVS6 shaft because of the higher weight which I prefer and the launch was around the 13 range consistently, but it wasn't enough to make me switch from my R1 with the Diamana B-60. A little lighter and a little less torque..but the control is a little better from what I've found....launch was in the 13.1 range

CMJohnson1

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Posted: Jun. 16, 2014 - 11:21 PM ET #11

Oh yeah...carry with the R1 for me is 235-240 (I'm only 5'5" tall) and with the SLDR Aldila shaft it was about the same but I had a lot more trouble controlling it. I generally play a lower draw and am in the process of working towards a driving fade

NoWorries21

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Posted: Jun. 18, 2014 - 7:51 AM ET #12

Quote Originally Posted by CMJohnson1:

Oh yeah...carry with the R1 for me is 235-240 (I'm only 5'5" tall) and with the SLDR Aldila shaft it was about the same but I had a lot more trouble controlling it. I generally play a lower draw and am in the process of working towards a driving fade

Honesty

Just by what you said the SLDR would not be right as it doesnt stay in the air if you dont spin it enough. I struggled with spinning it way too much and therefore it helped me a ton

PureHoppiness

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Posted: Jun. 18, 2014 - 8:04 PM ET #13

What does the degree actually do?
I hit my old driver super high. TM Burner HT. Bought a Rocketballz, adjusted the degree to 7.5 and I have a great drive. Long draw but I'm very handsy n my draws not consistent, my natural fade comes back here n there, slight left pulls sometimes bc a closed club face I believe, occasional hook.

Is my 7.5 degree setting maximizing my spin aka my accuracy

vegasslim

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Posted: Jun. 25, 2014 - 2:38 PM ET #14

Quote Originally Posted by PureHoppiness:

What does the degree actually do?
I hit my old driver super high. TM Burner HT. Bought a Rocketballz, adjusted the degree to 7.5 and I have a great drive. Long draw but I'm very handsy n my draws not consistent, my natural fade comes back here n there, slight left pulls sometimes bc a closed club face I believe, occasional hook.

Is my 7.5 degree setting maximizing my spin aka my accuracy

7.5? wow bubba hits a 8.5 the higher the loft the easier it will be to hit but there comes a point where the loft will lose you distance off the tee

PureHoppiness

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Posted: Jun. 25, 2014 - 8:36 PM ET #15

Ya I've been messin with it a bunch lately. I was 8.5 actually I don't think 7.5 but my swings funky. Been teaching myself for 3 years n just always switching things up. Have a consistent draw lately but I have to aim far right n hook it back. Think it's just more confortable for me to close my clubfacebat impact than keep it straight. Finally gona give in to a lesson soon

NoWorries21

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Posted: Jun. 26, 2014 - 8:03 AM ET #16

To answer your question technically Loft as well as the shaft you put in your driver are to optimize your launch angle and your spin rate therefore getting the most out of your equipment. Generally the shaft that comes in your driver is garbage.

By the way QMich I went back to my 6.2x Motore Speeder tour Spec in my SLDR

Killer_B

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Posted: Jun. 28, 2014 - 11:53 PM ET #17

Quote Originally Posted by NoWorries21:

Heres my take. I play the sldr 430 with the elements fire 6x. By far the best driver I have ever played. The key is I play it 11 degrees. Every driver I ever played previously was a 7.5 or 8 degree. It spins the ball so little its unreal. BUt just like all drivers a good shaft is most important. There are a lot out there and I suggest getting fit for one. If you want technical side here you go: Old driver launched at 9 and spun at 3100 rpm carried about 255 or 260. Sldr launches at 14.5 and spins 1700 and I can now fly it 275ish Pretty incredible difference. I mean I am swinging at a little better but the driver is awesome.

Thanks NW21 and everyone else that commented. That's the kind of info I was hoping for. I have too much spin and my natural shot is too low. I'm currently using an 9.5 degree R9 and wish to get it higher and less spin. There's too many shaft options, I needed somewhere to start. I appreciate the data.

CMJohnson1

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Posted: Jun. 29, 2014 - 12:46 AM ET #18

NoWorries those are some incredible number changes there! TaylorMade is so incredibly far ahead in the driver game

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