This combination was once considered rare for a forged iron. Lower center of gravity and increased forgiveness on these mens big bertha v series golf drivers. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their shot shape. Neither are as adjustable as callaways big bertha alpha 815 drivers. Taylormade m3 driver 2018 v callaway big bertha 1991. The best driver specifications for golfers over 50. The driver guest test callaway epic vs taylormade m1 driver. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway.
Lower profile designs for easy to launch performance. Address view the crown features a satinsilver finish that is considerably lighter than the dark sldr model. I havent hit the 16 yet, but the first generation of the xr is that good. Callaway mens xr 16 or taylormade sldr c series comparing. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. Taylormade m2 vs callaway xr 16 i played the m2 last year, it is a great club. Upon first inspection of the club, the slider technology seemed very familiar. Sep 07, 2017 we tested the taylormade m2 v ping g400 v callaway steelhead xr to offer our verdict on some of the most popular models on the market. 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. Taylormades new sldr driver is replacing the r1 as the top club in the companys range. The xr driver 460cc does everything well, but it excels at forgiveness. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre has a competiton between the callaway big bertha vs taylormade sldr. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf.
Callaway xr 16 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. How adjustable drivers can fix your swing flaw golf digest. The big contributor to the distance winner was lower spin. Mar 29, 2015 hi guys, with callaway and taylormade releasing new drivers this year i though that i would pit the xr against the aeroburner and see who came out on top. Can the xr 16 pro be compared to the taylormade sldr driver. The tungsten helps lower the center of gravity cg, forging the way to more forgiveness and increased launch angles.
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. Moving the cg forward in a driver is a monumental shift in metalwood thinking. The driver guest test callaway epic vs taylormade m1. Taylormade mens sldr 5 is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. Ive been a taylormade guy for past 5 years, using r9, r11s, r1 as well as ive tried titleist 9 d3, nike vaper pro.
Under the hood of the xr was the stock blue project x lz shaft, with 9 degrees of loft. We have not done all of the driver models yet tour edge, adams, cobra, titleist but we did test out the callaway and taylormade models. It also sits squarer at address and if i was basing a decision purely on head style then i would probably go for the pro version. Callaway xr v taylormade aeroburner driver comparing the callaway xr and taylormade aeroburner drivers to see which club.
Best golf drivers for golfers over 50 and senior golfers. What new driver should you pick callaway, taylormade or. We tested the taylormade m2 v ping g400 v callaway steelhead xr to offer our verdict on some of the most popular models on the market. Ive been hitting the sldr for about 3 years and love how long it is when you.
The standard callaway xr is the 460cc version that comes with a 46 long project x lz shaftwow, 46 long. After seeing the ball fade too much with those drivers, jason had. Callaway xr v taylormade aeroburner driver youtube. Technology may not change, but you can always improve. The taylormade sldr driver represents another revolution in adjustability technology by introducing the innovative sldr moveable weight system. Callaway has also added tungsten sole inserts into each iron. To prove just how much an adjustable driver can change your game, we collected new drivers from callaway, cobra, nike, ping and taylormade. Longest driver taylormade m1 430 vs callaway xr sub.
Taylormade sldr c driver discount prices for golf equipment. In order to make it lower spinning, the callaway xr pro 16 driver has a more traditional shape with a taller face than the standard model to make it more compact. Callaways big bertha driver versus taylor mades sldr. Taylormade sldr vs callaway big bertha golfrangefinder2. But there was nothing like 2015 xr driver with my trusted shaft, tour ad. This driver follows up on last years popular xr model. Taylormade reshape driver heads to give you more speed. Callaway has pushed the limits of artificial intelligence to find a driver design that could not have been conceived by any human. Sldrs cg location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20gram sliding weight on the sole.
I tested a 9 degree head, but was able to launch the ball quite quickly like it was. 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. Taylormade sldr vs callaway big bertha march 15, 2017 march 14, 2017 admin so, the new season for golf is just about to start, and you are now here looking for a new driver for your golf. Adam scott rocked up to the recent players championship in florida with an eightyearold driver. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade r15 460 or callaway big bertha alpha 815. Next week, callaway golf will be releasing its newest driver, the xr16 on 129. As both heads are very different and do different things, it. Taylormade could be enough to give the next guy pause before making a nebulous claim like the longest driver in golf, but business as usualthe 17 more yards, the stuff thats irrefutably covered by the fine print, its not going anywhere. The distance winner is the taylormade sldr, followed closely by the callway big bertha alpha, callaway x2 hot and taylormade jetspeed. It took me 5 drivers to find the one in my bag, 2015 xr driver. Taylormade r15 vs callaway big bertha alpha 815 dbd. If you havent jumped on taylormades high launch, low spin sldr bandwagon yet, you may have just run out of excuses. Jun 17, 2014 callaway has also added tungsten sole inserts into each iron.
The xr pro 440cc is similar, but it has a smaller, better playerinspired shape and will work well for golfers who. With the recent launch of the new callaway epic driver and taylormade m1. So i hit about 15 balls with the sldr avg 252 roll out, with a slight fade. Fairway woods used ping, taylormade, odyssey, cleveland. 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. Callaway big bertha vs taylormade sldr video dailymotion. So i went to golfsmith this weekend with every intent of buying the sldr mini driver. Extremely lowspinning, and more consistent than taylormades sldr drivers. The head is rather light, but some strategically placed hotmelt fixed that. May 01, 2015 technology may not change, but you can always improve. It launches relatively high with low spin which resulted in it arguably being the longest driver available in 2016. When just hitting some balls on the driving range, you dont.
Mar 15, 2017 taylormade sldr vs callaway big bertha march 15, 2017 march 14, 2017 admin so, the new season for golf is just about to start, and you are now here looking for a new driver for your golf club set. One of the biggest innovations youll see on the callaway xr. This sliding 20g weight allows players to finetune their. In order to make it lower spinning, the callaway xr pro 16 driver has a more traditional shape with a taller face than the standard model to make it more. Callaway apex cf16 or taylormade p790, need help golfwrx. Taylormade could be enough to give the next guy pause before making a nebulous claim like the longest driver in golf, but business. According to taylormade fitter jason werner, the sldr is a more drawbiased driver companys current m1 460, m1 440 and m2 models. Apr 28, 2015 callaway big bertha vs taylormade sldr. I tested a 9 degree head, but was able to launch the ball quite quickly like it was a 10 degree driver. D esigned with a focus on speed, callaways xr driver features a slew of technologies that promote longer distance off the tee. Distance with forgiveness is the mantra for the taylormade r15 driver. Callaway mens xr 16 is a popular option on the higher end of the price range.
Lowforward cg promotes fast ball speed, high launch and low spin for phenomenal distance. Longest driver taylormade m1 430 vs callaway xr sub zero. 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 xr driver v taylormade aeroburner driver ali. Two different clubfitters recommended the project x lz 6. It was the first driver to go allout for lowforward weighting to deliver high launch with low spin, and it also showcased a sliding weight, rather than just moveable weights. Buy the new taylormade sldr mini driver at discount prices. Great selection of preowned taylormade golf clubs at callaway golf pre owned. As both heads are very different and do different things, it is impossible for us to pick which one is better, as it depends on what works best for each individual golfer. It has a low and rear center of gravity which makes it a very forgiving driver. Callaways big bertha driver versus taylor made s sldr. Feb 28, 2014 rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre has a competiton between the callaway big bertha vs taylormade sldr drivers to see which is longest on avergae using the gc2 launch monitor. Buy the taylormade sldr 460 driver here watch the video.
The distance winner is the taylormade sldr, followed closely by. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway mens xr pro 16 or taylormade r15 460. We got a customer to do a guest test while we explained the process. Jan 20, 2016 next week, callaway golf will be releasing its newest driver, the xr16 on 129. Its in the top 3 bestselling fairway woods and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as taylormade r11 or taylormade sldr 3.
Hi guys, with callaway and taylormade releasing new drivers this year i though that i would pit the xr against the aeroburner and see who came out on top. The message with the sldr was to loft up, because taylormade knew the sldr wasnt the most forgiving driver theyd ever made. Taylormade has done just that and were here to tell you the differences you see in the taylormade r15 driver and the taylormade. I was able to get my hands on the xr16 today, and compared it to the xr. For comparisons sake i grabbed the x2hot 2 deep 12.
By adjusting the sliding weight, players can adjust for a draw, fade or neutral ball flight all with just the twist of a wrench. Jul 23, 2018 it was the first driver to go allout for lowforward weighting to deliver high launch with low spin, and it also showcased a sliding weight, rather than just moveable weights. The xr pro 440cc is similar, but it has a smaller, better playerinspired shape and will work well for golfers who need less spin. The rmoto face technology on these mens xr golf drivers by callaway. Each club was in its standard 3wood loft, we used stock. Best golf irons comparison chart for 2020 one of the best things you can do for your iron game is simply to experiment on the practice tee. For years its been accepted that low and back was the ideal cg location for a driver. There are a lot of newer golf club drivers on the market.
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