All 3 of those are better options forgiveness wise imo than the sldr and anser and might suit your needs a little better. The i25 and this is from ping, is supposed to spin about 475 rpms less than the anser i am going to have to test them myself to believe that number, but thats what ping reported and they have gone with a more variable thickness face for added forgiveness. 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 sldr c series. 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. Taylormade sldr c series is a popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. Ping g driver test took place on the range at reunion resort in orlando.
Aldila vs proto 60 stiff flex driver shaft fits ping. The trackman numbers and course performance on well struck shots are virtually identical. The i25 is basically everything youd expect from a ping driver. It had been suddenly spotted on tour, it wasnt white, it didnt have mwt, nor many of the other features we have come to expect from taylormade. At 430ccs, the taylormade sldr 430 driver has the looks that scream bag me now. Taylormade sldr played the sldr most of the fall, so there is some familiarity. The taylormade sldr tp driver has the innovative sldr sliding weight technology coupled with a modernclassic, charcoalgray crown head design. Which driver from the ping g and i range of golf clubs might help your. Titleist pro v1 and v1x, kinda like death and taxes. It is taylormade s first driver with this technology which theyve been using in the recent iron offerings. Feb 19, 2014 dig the matte gray racing stripe combo thing ping did on the crown too. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the latest ping i25 driver on gc2. Aug 15, 20 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.
The i25 has a graphite design tour ad mt6 x and an 8. The m1 460 and m1 430 are incredibly highlaunching and lowspinning, boasting the big forgiveness that has been absent from recent taylormade. Titleist designed a ball just for me wouldnt it be awesome if you could walk into titleist or any golf ball company and have them make the perfect golf ball for your game. Eight percent greater inertia from crown to sole than the i20. My dillema is that im still not that good of a player so i should obviously use the g25. The reality is that depending on a variety of swing characteristics, golfers of all ability levels, and even different swing speed ranges, could benefit from a lower spinning driver like the i25. Taylormade s research and design technicians spent many hours reinventing their industry standard of moveable weight technology with the creation of the sldr driver. Randy managed to get ball speeds with the ping g up to 169mph which is really impressive. They have always been some of the most comfortable shoes. Its very consistent for me from a distance perspective, and while i dont hit an extremely high number of fairways with anything, my sldr misses arent bad, and more importantly, theyre. Taylor made sldr the tm sldr driver has a lot to it. Tungstenweighted to raise the moi, the ti 811 driver offers two industryfirst design attributes.
The taylormade sldr mini driver comes in a variety of lofts from 1216, sized at 260cc and playing 43. Ping g30 vs taylormade sldr 430 how to effectively play golf. Jan 20, 2014 this is the driver that better players have been waiting for taylormade to release. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre test which driver is the longest and the straightest between the ping i25 vs ping g30 driver. While the ping i20 driver was generally regarded as being for better players, or at least higher swing speed players, ping is doing what i think is a better job of defining the i25 player.
Taylormade sldr v ping i25 long drive challenge ali. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the ping i25 vs taylormade jetspeed on gc2 to see which driver is the. 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. I tested the sldr irons on a flightscope launch monitor at the nike golf 360 fitting center in acworth, ga. 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. If you love the performance of the sldr drivers, but really want a much smaller look at address, the sldr mini driver is worth a look. The taylormade sldr s driver has the same high launch, low spin performance as the sldr but with less adjustability and a lower price introduction. Ping s new i25 driver has a center of gravity that is more forward than the companys g25 driver to help golfers reduce spin on their tee shots. The taylormade sldr is mygolfspys 2014 most wanted driver. Buy the taylormade sldr 460 driver here watch the video. This is far and away the best looking driver taylormade has released in. But can a lowspin driver really be a fit for elite and hacker alike. Sldr vs ping i25 on gc2 using real golf balls to determine which golf driver is. The ability to select a head and wide range of loft and stock shaft combinations means that the ping g30 driver could prove an excellent option for many.
In the last year and a half i have had an adams super ls driver hot club, a cleveland custom driver, a ping i25 driver, and the taylormade sldr driver. Like the companys sldr driver, the jetspeed has taylormades 3degree. While it lacks adjustability, there are three different lofts available to fit a variety of golfers. I am finding nice ping i25 drivers and woods for very cheap. Moving the cg forward in a driver is a monumental shift in metalwood thinking. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. Its very consistent for me from a distance perspective, and while i dont hit an extremely high number of fairways. The taylormade sldr 430 is obviously more compact and for some that just isnt going to cut it. It also gives the it slightly faster ball speeds more forgiveness on shots hit low on the face. Taylormade sldr c driver discount prices for golf equipment.
Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre tests the ping g30 vs taylormade sldr 430 on trackman at ping europe hq. The i20, ping s previous offering in this line, was a nice lowerhitting, lower spinning driver. Your story about the taylormade compared to a ping driver is unbelievable. Ping g15 driver is a very popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole. By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. 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.
Callaway big bertha vs big bertha alpha, titleist 910 d3 vs 9 d3, taylormade jetspeed vs sldr, ping i25 vs g30. The ping g was up first but wed like to stress that randy had a good warm up before the test started so he was nice and loose. While ive had the longest drives ive hit all season, this driver may not be for everyone. Longest driver taylormade m1 vs ping g ls tec driver by rick shiels golf. By todays standards it is mini, but i remember playing a driver smaller than that when i first started. The silver face just looks right as it sits behind the ball.
The easy and intuitive sldr sliding weight allows for 21 different weight positions and promotes up to 30 yards of shot shape adjustment. Jul 30, 2014 the ping i25 driver is carrying a similar message. For many golfers six yards carry distance isnt enough to warrant splashing out on a new driver, but its exactly how much our pro gained jumping from a fiveyearold x hot to the rogue. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. For the i25, ping made a few important changes that should reap big benefits for golfers. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade sldr c series or cobra mens fly z xl driver. This new driver is a srprs the new taylormade driver the sldr was a surprise srprs. Dig the matte gray racing stripe combo thing ping did on the crown too. Lower profile designs for easy to launch performance. Lowforward cg promotes fast ball speed, high launch and low spin for phenomenal distance. The taylormade sldr driver is a successful blend of art and science, culminating in a driver for everyone with a sleek and clean appearance. The taylormade sldr driver from last year was a huge success and for several reasons. Taylormade sldr c series vs taylormade sldr driver.
See how the new ping i25 driver stacks up against the taylormade sldr driver. The biggest technology in this driver is the speed slot on the bottom of the club. Taylormade sldr i think theres so much potential in this club, and while. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. It seems like it came out of nowhere with its introduction. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. Based on taylormade s claims about the sldr irons, i was interested to see how ball speeds were affected on mishits, if the launch angle and trajectory was indeed higher and i was also hoping to see a consistent gap in distances between clubs.
Ping g25 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. At times i hit all of these well but not consistently. 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. The i25 is pings lowerlaunching, lowerspinning counter part to its extremely. Taylormade sldr mini 14 ad di 8x titleist 9fd 18 ad di 8x taylormade udi 20 or titleist 9h 21 ad di 105x ping s55 4pw nippon modus s callaway pm custom sole grind 53,60 dg s400. The biggest differences in the i25 from the i20 are the addition of an adjustable hosel, racing stripes on the crown, and a new family of ping shafts that. I also really liked the 910 d2 and think that its a great driver and has very balanced forgiveness and workability. Based on taylormades claims about the sldr irons, i was interested to see how ball speeds were affected on mishits, if the launch angle and trajectory was indeed higher and i was also hoping to see a consistent gap in distances between clubs. Apr 24, 2015 or, take a look at our recent comparison articles. Can anybody really be surprised to see the ping i25 near the top for higher. Emmett brantly he graduated from campbell university with a bachelors degree in professional golf management.
This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. Heres what a few of our most seasoned certified fitters have experienced with these drivers at this point in the season. Taylormade sldr v ping i25 long drive challenge ali taylor golf. Jul 10, 2015 the taylormade sldr driver has three different loft options 9. The sldr was long, forgiving and had the ability to adjust to nearly everyones launch preference. The sldr has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any driver taylormade has ever produced. 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 ping g15 driver. 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. Unfollow taylormade sldr driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. There was no real advantage by going first or second. Dec 10, 2014 the taylormade sldr driver from last year was a huge success and for several reasons. 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. With such a successful release from taylormade it was interesting to see what they would come up with next.
We would normally use our anonymous big hitter for a test of this nature, but seeing as we were in florida we had to draft in his american cousin, randy. But discussion about the i25 s engineering feats will likely take a backseat to a more obvious change to the new club. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to longer drivers. Stylish, comfortable, lightweight and eco friendly you probably already know my love for true shoes. The i20, pings previous offering in this line, was a nice lowerhitting, lower spinning driver. Comparing ping g15 driver and taylormade sldr c series. It could serve as a true driver replacement, a 3wood replacement or a 2wood thriver. The adjustable i25 driver is focused on optimal spin, accurate alignment, and effective shaft fitting for maximizing distance and accuracy. Taylormade rsi 2 irons enter the taylormade golf r15 driver for 2015.
I hit it side by side with my r1 and was blown away at how the sldr was just like my old r5 series drivers. These drivers offer golfers with excellent distance and control with a great feel of the face. For years its been accepted that low and back was the ideal cg location for a driver. Aldila vs proto 60 stiff flex driver shaft fits ping g30 g.
Ping golf g400 is a popular and one of the most expensive options. The rest of the new sldr s family fits nicely into the same mold. The sldr c drivers low profile design will make for an easy launch performance off the tee. The i25 is more forgiving and feels better so it gets more run and is the driver i keep in my bag at my club. The longest, most adjustable taylormade drivers ever. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade sldr 430 by rick shiels golf. Ping i25 vs g25 driver im looking for a new driver and was wondering how different these two are. 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, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. Taylormade 2017 m2 v ping g driver test national club golfer. 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. Mar 06, 2014 see how the new ping i25 driver stacks up against the taylormade sldr driver. If you havent jumped on taylormade s high launch, low spin sldr bandwagon yet, you may have just run out of excuses. Ping i25 driver, fairway woods and hybrids golfwrx.
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