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newtogolf Incredible Member

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I'm not sure what your handicap or skill level is but the SLDR was not known to be a very forgiving driver for higher handicaps.   I'd suggest you give it a try but you might be better off trying out the M1 or Callaway Great Big Bertha.

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newtogolf Incredible Member

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There are some threads here that discuss the SLDR so you may want to review them.  Overall, most people thought it was a good driver for lower handicap players with higher swing speeds.  The SLDR initiated TM's loft up campaign and most higher handicap players had to use 11* - 14* loft to maintain or exceed distance they were getting from their older equipment.

Despite the discounted price I'd suggest you give it a try at a store before ordering it off of ebay.

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dkolo Great Member

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18 hours ago, GolfClubbas said:

the only problem with those is the price. the SLDR was the cheapest one on ebay

The Big Bertha 2014 goes on sale for $99 all the time now and is a very forgiving club. The SLDR is punishing on mishits. 

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Callaway X-24 10.5° Driver, Callaway Big Bertha 15° wood, Callaway XR 19° hybrid, Callaway X-24 24° hybrid, Callaway X-24 5i-9i, PING Glide PW 47°/12°, Cleveland REG 588 52°/08°, Callaway Mack Daddy PM Grind 56°/13°, 60°/10°, Odyssey Versa Jailbird putter w/SuperStroke Slim 3.0 grip, Callaway Chev Stand Bag, Titleist Pro-V1x ball

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RFKFREAK Super Member

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1 hour ago, dkolo said:

The Big Bertha 2014 goes on sale for $99 all the time now and is a very forgiving club. The SLDR is punishing on mishits. 

Yup.

Callway and TaylorMade clubs really don't hold their value so getting them inexpensively after a period of time isn't that difficult.

Christian

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dkolo Great Member

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1 minute ago, RFKFREAK said:

Yup.

Callway and TaylorMade clubs really don't hold their value so getting them inexpensively after a period of time isn't that difficult.

Yeah, today UPS is bringing me $490 worth of brand new Callaway equipment that I bought on Black Friday for $145.

20 hours ago, GolfClubbas said:

the only problem with those is the price. the SLDR was the cheapest one on ebay

Check out CallawayGolfPreowned.com today because they're having a 20% off sale. It's not the bottom price it was a few days ago, but it's still pretty good, especially if you choose one of the more used models.

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Callaway X-24 10.5° Driver, Callaway Big Bertha 15° wood, Callaway XR 19° hybrid, Callaway X-24 24° hybrid, Callaway X-24 5i-9i, PING Glide PW 47°/12°, Cleveland REG 588 52°/08°, Callaway Mack Daddy PM Grind 56°/13°, 60°/10°, Odyssey Versa Jailbird putter w/SuperStroke Slim 3.0 grip, Callaway Chev Stand Bag, Titleist Pro-V1x ball

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9wood Great Member

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One of the most forgiving good quality Drivers is the Cobra Fly-Z. But if your slicing the ball your stance and swing need to be adjusted. I can speak as one who has worked hard to fix my own slice with good results

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saevel25 Incredible Member

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21 hours ago, GolfClubbas said:

would the weight adjustment in the SLDR help my slice?

Moving the weight can shift the COG left or right which effects gear effect. It will not cure a slice though. 

 

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Jackal66 Well Established Member

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I bought a 2014 Big Bertha yesterday at Dick's Sporting goods. It was $129 +tax. (Free shipping if you order online)

 

The guy fit me to it and let me hit several  others ( including the SLDR).

 

Jack

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