MadAdey
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it does if you keep the face open through impact. But I tend to shut it slightly so, having an open face gives me phsychological boost knowing it's not going to shut turning my bad shot into a snap hook.
Sldr owners - how much did you loft-up?
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it does if you keep the face open through impact. But I tend to shut it slightly so, having an open face gives me phsychological boost knowing it's not going to shut turning my bad shot into a snap hook.
garyinderry
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Think he means you would open up an iron to increase loft but strangely opening up a driver with a wrench delofts it.
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Google static loft v dynamic loft for an explanation, once you read it, it makes perfect sense :thup:
Region3
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I think the gist is if you make the face sit open at address, to square it at impact you have to deloft it.
The same the other way round. If you add loft to an adjustable driver it will sit closed. When you open it to get it square, you have just added the loft you wanted.
MadAdey
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To be honest all this static loft V dynamic loft is info than I care to know about. All I know is that by getting the higher lofted model then de-lofting it works a treat. Would never have thought to do that myself, but that is what we pay for custom fitting.
Same loft for me 9.5
rickg
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Fitted or off the shelf?
Fitted or off the shelf?
Sybez
Challenge Tour Pro
The open/closed face angle only changes with adjustable drivers rather than an off the shelve 10.5, 12 etc etc... its the changes in the lie angle and rotation in the hozel that effect the face angle. So if you but a 10.5 and increase to 12 the face will site really closed at address, and you almost certainly won't get the same shot as if you were to hit a 12 at stock settings.
The SLDR is a funny bit of kit so would def say get on an LM and find the right settings before you go spending bucks on one. The forgiveness, or lack of is certainly something that won't suit everybody...
The SLDR is a funny bit of kit so would def say get on an LM and find the right settings before you go spending bucks on one. The forgiveness, or lack of is certainly something that won't suit everybody...
m10johnson
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Went from 9.5* to 10.5*.
If I had stuck to a stiff shaft, then I would have stuck with 9.5*.
If I had stuck to a stiff shaft, then I would have stuck with 9.5*.
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
That's because your special sir!
IM01
Challenge Tour Pro
Off the shelf 9.5 still using the factory settings
swasterix
Medal Winner
Another here who lofted down!
Bought the SLDR on a whim from the fleabay. went from a Burner Superfast 10.5, regular shaft to a SLDR 10.5, adjusted to 9.5, stiff shaft.
Tested both drivers on GC2, and once I had settled on my preferred settings, have found around 20 yards extra with the SLDR, with much tighter dispersal.
Best at golfing buy I have ever made!
Bought the SLDR on a whim from the fleabay. went from a Burner Superfast 10.5, regular shaft to a SLDR 10.5, adjusted to 9.5, stiff shaft.
Tested both drivers on GC2, and once I had settled on my preferred settings, have found around 20 yards extra with the SLDR, with much tighter dispersal.
Best at golfing buy I have ever made!
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
Loving the spread of those fitted vs those who just winged it
Sats
Challenge Tour Pro
I thought I'd do really well (had a go at being fitted last year) but found that I didn't get any benefits from it, so didn't feel the need to spend the money.
Tashyboy
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Spawn me man, how do you mean never behaved. I have the SLDR and when it goes it goes but it is a club that I have to work hard to get the best out of it. And when it goes wrong it goes mega wrong.
peterlav
Challenge Tour Pro
Heard a few people mention about consistency and it going a bit sideways when it goes wrong. I don't have that problem usually, when I put a bad swing on it, I lose distance, but dispersion is still quite tight
And29
Head Pro
SAME
WHEN I put a bad swing it's nowhere near as wayward as my X2 Hot SLDR is a winner for me great driver, not going to be changing anytime soon
Rooter
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I bought my 14 degree on a whim, went from an 11deg R1, to 12 degree benross, the SLDR was in the ex demo bag from the club so took a punt. Its spot on if im honest and does not launch like it has that much loft! I do have to tee the ball quite low, but thats probably more poor technique than the club! but I am selling it shortly. Going for an Aeroburner mini. My home course is tight and not long, so accuracy wins over distance!
MadAdey
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I think TM got it spot on with this club, I can't believe how consistent it is, even if I put a bad swing on it I still find the fairway more often than not.
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
Thy actually got it horribly wrong. It wasn't supposed to be lofted up. They only added that when they realised it didn't work without it. What they got, was lucky.
