Yes, another SLDR mini driver thread

[jimbob.someroo]

Saw you had a hit with one. Fancy writing a review on here?

Probably not au fait given the nature of my new role, but would be happy to if I got the all clear from GM

While no doubt an 'interesting' club, I'm not 100% convinced of what its purpose is.

If it's a Driver replacement, then it's shorter; if a 3 wood replacement, it's probably too long. And I can hit driver off the deck as well as it seems to go - aim left to allow for the fade.

You don't need to allow for a fade with it from the deck - I find it easier to hit than my RBZ II from the fairway. In all the fitting days I've been at so far, people have only been hitting it marginally shorter than their drivers - if shorter at all.

On the whole, lower handicappers tend to still hit the driver maybe 10 yards further, but I've seen higher handicaps hit the 14 degree mini 30 yards past their current driver.

 

[NWJocko]

I would never say it was a 3w replacement as it goes about 20 yards further. I think for me personally it makes a great driver replacement as I have said for a while I would happily give up 20 yards of distance to hit more fairways. I do not need something that will hit it further, I want something that hits it straighter.

I'm similar to this.....

Knowing how you hit the ball Adey I am (even more) tempted to have a go with one after reading this!

I've a G25 driver that is very long but I'd sooner give up distance and be more consistent.

 

[Hacker Khan]

I looked at this but managed to convince myself I don't need it, even though I hit a 3 wood off the tee all the time.

But now you are saying it actually works, so I will have to buy one, as that's just the way it works. Stop teasing me with claims that I can get 20 more yards, why do you do it?????

 

[Hacker Khan]

Damn you Direct Golf having the one I wanted available to order. And damn you GM for putting a £20 Direct Golf discount card in the last magazine. It's all your fault!!!

Oh well, can't take it with you....

 

[Foxholer]

Thought it was rather obvious myself! seems like TM's marketing budget was wasted for the likes of yourself

That's certainly the case. Got sick of TM's approach in 2006/7!

Did see my first SLDR Driver in action on Saturday and was quite impressed - also with the shaft (Tour AD DI) and Cally XHot Pro Forgeds w C-Tapers.

However, having seen and tried both the X2Hot and the RBZ 3-Woods, I believe technology has moved on somewhat from my old one. Tour Edge Exotics 3-Woods still rate very highly for me too!

And it seems the Mini is 'best' for higher handicappers, or already big hitters, as a Driver replacement. Ego is likely to be a restraint if that's the case, but Par 5s could be in more danger if it works well!

 

[Stuey01]

I am starting to feel the need to try this.
I have never been a fan of TM and even derided this club when I heard about it. But it could be that I am the perfect customer for it, higher handicap, big hitting but inconsistent with driver, could stand to lose a few yards in distance for a trade off in accuracy, never been a massive fan of more traditional 3 woods off the tee, rarely if ever hit 3w off the deck.

This could be a straight swap in for my 3w.

 

[markgs]

ordered one today so easy to hit and so long

 

[Stuey01]

ordered one today so easy to hit and so long

How does it compare to your 913fd?
What loft are you going for?

 

[Twire]

Hmmm, this interests me as I struggle with the big stick. Think I'll have to make a trip to AG to try them out.

 

[CMAC]

ordered one today so easy to hit and so long

so the 913 D3 will be in the FS section soon then :smirk:

 

[BubbaP]

What is the shaft length?

 

[jimbob.someroo]

What is the shaft length?

43.5 inches

 

[patricks148]

i struggle to see where this fits in the bag for most, without dropping the driver?

I only hit my 3 wood off the tee to be shorter than a driver, but longer than my hybrid!!!

So would some of you now be carrying two 3 woods?

 

[Twire]

i struggle to see where this fits in the bag for most, without dropping the driver?

I only hit my 3 wood off the tee to be shorter than a driver, but longer than my hybrid!!!

So would some of you now be carrying two 3 woods?

I'd use it to replace the driver. I can hit my 3 wood about 220-230 so if I could get another 25-30 yards from one of these mini's I'd be happy.

 

[patricks148]

I'd use it to replace the driver. I can hit my 3 wood about 220-230 so if I could get another 25-30 yards from one of these mini's I'd be happy.

Ok but what if you want to hit something 220-230 what would you use?

 

[Twire]

Ok but what if you want to hit something 220-230 what would you use?

Errrr, my 3 wood.

 

[duncan mackie]

i struggle to see where this fits in the bag for most, without dropping the driver?

surely the whole point is that many many golfers shouldn't have a driver in the bag ? These should drop the driver.

for others the argument must be closer to the OP on this thread - if I can gain consistency but not loose too much distance then they will also drop the driver ie there are potential distance gains with a driver (unlike the above category). These people may not have the instant dispersion improvement with their 3 wood, but might find it with this club.

when you look at the likes of PhilM and others, whilst playing a different game they are, essentially, facing the same issues!

 

[CMAC]

i struggle to see where this fits in the bag for most, without dropping the driver?

I only hit my 3 wood off the tee to be shorter than a driver, but longer than my hybrid!!!

So would some of you now be carrying two 3 woods?

isn't that the point!

 

[duncan mackie]

Errrr, my 3 wood.

way to much honesty here - we know you would be using a 7 iron really! :thup:

 

[Twire]

way to much honesty here - we know you would be using a 7 iron really! :thup:

Aye, if I hit it twice.