Conversely, a forgiving driver doesnt eliminate them. Although both models are 460cc the white head of the r15 does make it appear larger than the sldr. Nov 14, 2014 as you can see, we saw a bit more ball speed with the new model, but despite the lower launch, we saw a bit more spin as well. Taylormade is committed to the fight against counterfeit products. Taylormade recommends starting your club adjustment with the loft sleeve. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist. The sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any driver taylormade has ever produced. Many taylormade drivers feature adjustable weights, but there are no adjustable weights on the taylormade jetspeed driver. The jet speed clubs have proven their value to me, and this was a great help to my game and confidence. Taylormade jetspeed drivers, fairway woods and hybrids golfwrx.
Taylormade compatible driverwoods shaft adapter fits r15. It has a light overall weight to promote faster swing speed. Overview the mechanisms that have become common place on todays drivers are one of modern golf equipments most important breakthroughs. Jan 21, 2014 rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre has a longest drive comp between the taylormade jetspeed vs sldr driver and tests which goes furthest using gc2 technology. Shallow profile allows ultralow cg to deliver more distance. It is taylormades first driver with this technology which theyve been using in the recent iron offerings. For taylormade its a 100% sldr world right now, and that hasnt helped move the really goood, but lesserknown product with the silly name. That doesnt mean that your particular jetspeed is a good fit for. Following the brands successful launch of the r1, rocketballz stage 2 and sldr drivers over the last several months, taylormade has made one thing quite clear. Taylormade golf sldrjetspeed driver torque wrench tool. Taylormade had record profits, but it did not translate to the course for joe golfer. The jetspeed driver is the time taylormade implemented their speed pocket into a wood. May 05, 2014 the sldr s driver is available in four highlofted options 10, 12, 14 and 16, each equipped with the lightweight fujikura speeder 57 graphite shaft and taylormade hightraction grip. Jan 17, 2014 rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest taylormade jet speed driver on gc2 launch monitor.
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. Longest drive comp taylormade jetspeed vs sldr youtube. The jetspeed product line, from driver, to fairway, to rescue, is very. The sldr now has a couple models to choose from with the introduction of the sldr s last year. Find out if this is the driver to change your golf game and help you.
Sldr s fairway woods are equipped with the fujikura speeder 65 graphite 43. Mar 02, 2014 taylormade had record profits, but it did not translate to the course for joe golfer. It also features a matrix velox t golf shaft, weighing 49 grams to help swing the club faster, which leads to faster ball speed and more distance. The contrast between the silver face and black matte crown helps aim. The taylormade jetspeed fairway wood isnt likely to break any sales or hype records, but that doesnt mean it isnt a really good fairway wood. First speed pocket engineered for a driver promotes more distance on hits low on the face. The low and front cg is a very different set up to the low and back cg of the rbz stage 2 driver so you do have a lot of choice at present and if you want a. The first upgrade to the taylormade aeroburner driver is the speed pocket. Made from highquality aircraft grade titanium, pvc, and rubber. Long and light 46inch299 grams promotes faster swing speed for more distance and confidence. Jan 29, 2014 this is the first time that taylormade has put a speed pocket in a driver and they state that it has helped them to drop 200300 rpms of spin.
Taylormade mens jetspeed golf driver, left hand, 10. The taylormade jetspeed driver has all the bang of the top drivers without all of the buck. Nov 11, 20 pictured above from left are the taylormade jetspeed 3 wood, driver and fairway metal just three weeks ago, taylormade announced its sldr fairway woods and hybrids. Taylormades global enforcement efforts are extensive and include a variety of areas such as working directly and. Between the sliding thing on the sole and the relentless hammering of the loft up message sldr has been a huge success and a huge story for taylormade. Ive never owned a taylormade driver and certainly do not want to buy any driver, let alone taylormade, at such crap big prices. 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. In conclusion, the taylormade jetspeed driver will suit more amateur golfers than the sldr, as the higher spinning face will suit those whose driver clubhead speed is under. In short, sldr provides the better combination of performance, simplicity and good looks, while jetspeed offers terrific value for money in this. According to taylormade officials, jetspeed, which is set to replace the existing rbz stage 2 woods in december, is the first driver that features the new speed pocket in the sole taylormade. So i wanted a sldr real bad due to all the press about lofting up etc after trying every possible sldr setting i couldnt get it to beat my ping. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre has a longest drive comp between the taylormade jetspeed vs sldr driver. Taylormade sldr driver v taylormade jetspeed driver golfmagic. Sldr 430 driver sldr white driver sldr faiway sldr rescue sldr s metalwoods sldr s mini driver sldr irons jetspeed driver.
Dec 20, 20 in conclusion, the taylormade jetspeed driver will suit more amateur golfers than the sldr, as the higher spinning face will suit those whose driver clubhead speed is under 95mph. Unfollow taylormade jet speed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The taylormade sldr driver has three different loft options 9. Taylormade drivers m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 r1 r15 sldr rocketballz stage 2 jet speed. It is a lower launching lower spinning shaft that has incredibly tight dispersion. Getting to know the taylormade sldr driver 3balls blog. The 2014 taylormade jetspeed driver is a monster in the distance and forgiveness categories, outperforming the rocketballz stage 2 driver even as it breaks the mold of how a game. Taylormade driver seniors flex righthanded golf clubs for. It actually wasisas solid as most anything else taylormade puts out. Lowandforward cg promotes faster ball speed and lower spinrate for more distance long and light 46inch299 grams promotes faster swing.
Taylormade m2 is a top selling option at the top of the price range. An unforgiving driver does not cause a hook or a slice. The stock shaft is a real deal fujikura motore speeder 7. Ive been using a jetspeed lately and its been pretty good to me, hitting. Now the sldr is very low spin which is why they are telling everyone to loft up, but the jetspeed performed more like a normal driver for ball. The taylormade jetspeed rescue hybrids are built to do just what the name implies. Soon youll be back on the course hitting longer, straighter balls before you know it. Youve found a great deal online on a taylormade sldr driver online. Sep 05, 2014 arm yourself with these taylormade sldr driver specs and your current driver. The shaft is done in the same color scheme as the rest of. So i wanted a sldr real bad due to all the press about lofting up etc after trying every possible sldr setting i couldnt get it to. Taylormade sldr vs jetspeed driver comparison 20 swing. Lowandforward cg promotes faster ball speed and lower spinrate for more distance. The biggest technology in this driver is the speed slot on the bottom of the club.
Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological. That doesnt mean that your particular jetspeed is a good fit for loft, swing weight, shaft length etc and you may very well find greater success with a change in some or all of that or with a different driver all together. Theyre not just replacements for rocketballz, toulon said of the new clubs. To place an order or inquire about an existing order, call us toll free within the usa at 18778608624. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. According to taylormade officials, jetspeed, which is set to replace the existing rbz stage 2 woods in december, is the first driver that features the new speed pocket in the sole. The combination of the sldrs faster ball speed, lower spin and foolproof adjustability makes it arguably the best driver that taylormade has ever produced. Nov 28, 20 golfmagic took both taylormade sldr driver and taylormade jetspeed driver 10. 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. High launch fujikura pro 60 mid launch mitsubishi kurakage tini silver 60 low launch aldila.
Nov 26, 2015 taylormades first driver with a speed pocket, making the sweetspot 25 per cent lower on the face. The sweetspot is quite low in the face which is great for the fairway woods and rescue but not ideal in the driver. It is taylormades first driver with this technology which theyve been using in the recent iron. This helps keep spin to a minimum, while also offering better performance on shots. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. Taylormade compatible shaft adapter for driverwoods. For the record, taylormade hasnt designed the jetspeed driver to be. Between the sldr and the jetspeed, this is the best year for taylormade drivers in a long time. What you need to know interchangeable and taylormade compatible shaft adapter fits various taylormade driver models see model table below available in rh 0. Taylormade compatible shaft adapter for driverwoods r1. Taylormade driver m2 2017 12 degree right hand golf driver a flex. The jetspeed driver is the time taylormade implemented their speed. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range.
Like the sldr fairway woods and hybrids, jetspeed models have the companys new speed pocket, a handlebar shaped slot that cuts all the way through the soles of the. The taylormade sldr 430 tp is their top of the line driver. Regarding distance, the tm is a tad longer, but the trajectory is much more penetrating, which means better role out. Here is a mini test using flightscope launch monitor comparing taylormade s sldr and the jetspeed. Taylormades first driver with a speed pocket, making the sweetspot 25 per cent lower on the face. While the sweet spot is fairly small and it isnt the most forgiving driver, it certainly is playable for decent driver of the golf ball. The clubheads low profile and low center of gravity make it easier to get under the balls equator and launch it into the air, resulting in more. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre has a longest drive comp between the taylormade jetspeed vs. The speed pocket in the jetspeed helps create a much larger sweetspot 25% larger in fact that is lower on the face. Golfmagic took both taylormade sldr driver and taylormade jetspeed driver 10. Rated 5 out of 5 by slushpump from jim i already own the jet speed driver, 3wood and 5wood,so this was strictly an extension of my golfing needs.
Jul 10, 2015 the taylormade sldr driver has three different loft options 9. Noteworthy is that that ball speed was slightly more consistent based on standard deviation with r15 than with sldr. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. Taylormade jetspeed drivers, fairway woods and hybrids. Unfortunately for jetspeed, sldr was the only story. Taylormades decision to include its speed pocket technology in the jetspeed driver is further proof of that.
In conclusion, the taylormade jetspeed driver will suit more amateur golfers than the sldr, as the higher spinning face will suit those whose driver clubhead speed is under 95mph. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the. The shaft is done in the same color scheme as the rest of the club with different amounts of grey, black, and blue with white lettering. Today, golfers are getting their first look at taylormades newest line of metalwoods, jetspeed, which includes a new driver, fairway woods and hybrids. And that is why i welcome the jetspeed for the average joe, but only after you cut an inch off the butt of the shaft. The speed pocket creates a larger sweet spot and reduced spin, which both lead to more forgiveness and distance. Pretty simple test with relatively small sample size of 10 balls hit with each. Paired with the speed slot, is low forward cg placement which lowers the spin rates allowing for higher loft which in turn should translate into longer. Taylormade sldr driver v taylormade jetspeed driver. For jetspeed or sldr drivers adjust screw in heel with wrench for sldr, use to move the shotshape weight by loosening it with the wrench. Jetspeed ascends hard on the heels of the sldr driver line and as night falls on taylormade s rocketballz line.
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