When did the TaylorMade Sldr Mini driver come out?
TaylorMade SLDR S Mini Driver – Product Details
| UK Launch | 14 May 2014 |
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| USA Launch | 14 May 2014 |
| Handicap Range | Low High |
| Golfer | Mens |
| Hand Availability | Left, Right |
How many cc is the TaylorMade Sldr Mini driver?
260cc
At 260cc, the SLDR Mini Driver’s footprint is larger, and face deeper, than a 160cc 3-wood. That gives you more stability and forgiveness on mis-hits and allows you to tee the ball higher, which makes the it easier to launch off the tee than a 3-wood.
What is a Mini driver used for?
Drivers have a loft size between 8-11 degrees. Mini drivers have loft degrees between 11.5-13.5. Some players find it difficult to make solid contact with the driver because of its larger size, they use mini drivers for accuracy and precision in shots and ball flights.
What year did the TaylorMade SLDR come out?
2013
2013 FIRST HIT TEST TaylorMade’s SLDR has had a fast take-up on both the main tours.
WHO should play a mini driver?
Mini drivers are ideal for players that struggle to consistently hit their driver or 3-wood off the tee. Mini drivers offer all the modern technology of larger drivers, but in a more compact size that is easier to hit off the tee than a 3-wood.
Is TaylorMade Sldr driver good for high handicappers?
The SLDR is fitted with the biggest possible driver head that the USGA will allow. The 460cc head promotes straighter shots and is ideal for mid to high handicappers looking for more accuracy off the tee.
How forgiving is the TaylorMade Sldr driver?
Using a 9.5° driver adjusted up a degree to 10.5° slightly closes the face to make it more forgiving than the 9.5° or even the standard 10.5° model for me….TaylorMade SLDR Driver – Product Details.
| UK Launch | 16 August 2013 |
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| Club Length | 45.5 inches |
| Swing Weight | D4 |
| Adjustability | Loft, Weight |
| Shaft Name | Fujikura Speeder 57 |
Who uses TaylorMade Mini driver?
Phil Mickelson’s TaylorMade Original One mini-driver has received plenty of attention recently, as the 50-year-old utilized the club so effectively on his way to winning the 2021 PGA Championship.
Who should use a mini driver?
Who are Golf Mini Drivers For? Mini drivers are ideal for players that struggle to consistently hit their driver or 3-wood off the tee. Mini drivers offer all the modern technology of larger drivers, but in a more compact size that is easier to hit off the tee than a 3-wood.
Is the Sldr forgiving?
Forgiveness. The 460cc model is, without a doubt, more forgiving than the 430cc model. In absolutes, however, it isn’t quite as forgiving as other drivers in a similar price range such as the R1 or Big Bertha.
What is the TaylorMade SLDR Mini driver?
The TaylorMade SLDR Mini Driver is a new breed of driver that can be beneficial to golfers of every skill level. It was designed to give players a choice between Driver and Fairway when on the tee box.
Is the SLDR Mini driver better than a 3-wood?
At 260cc, the SLDR Mini Driver’s footprint is larger, and face deeper, than a 160cc 3-wood. That gives you more stability and forgiveness on mis-hits and allows you to tee the ball higher, which makes the it easier to launch off the tee than a 3-wood.
How does TaylorMade’s new 460cc driver compare to a standard driver?
So how does it compare to a standard driver? Well it is obviously much smaller and more compact than today’s modern 460cc drivers and it is also two inches shorter at just 43.5 inches. At that length, compared to a longer driver, TaylorMade say players have more control over the head and thus can be more accurate.
What is the difference between SLDR 460 and TP shafts?
With a 260cc head it is slightly larger than the typical fairway, and over 40% smaller than SLDR 460. In addition to having a smaller head, the shaft is shorter as well for added club head control. The TP shaft is a heavier weight, closer to an actual fairway wood shaft and the standard shaft is lighter in weight closer to a driver shaft.