Yes, another SLDR mini driver thread

harpo_72 said:
That's interesting I think it would be hard for me to decide what loft, my 5 wood dictated my top end and I am still not certain whether I picked up a huge amount of difference between the 3wood and my driver... So if I bought a mini it would be a 14 degree, the 12 degree is SLDR driver territory. I think if I did anything it would have to be refined with a yardage verification.
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Definatly go and try it on a flight scope. I did and compared it to my driver and 3w, substantially longer than my 3w and nearly as long as my driver.
 
Have to admit to being tempted. Driving is pretty bad at the moment and this is pretty reasonably priced. May well have to try one
 
Another converted....Went to AG Saturday afternoon and put one up against my 3 wood. The 3 wood average was 225 and the Mini averaged 250. The dispersion was as good as my 3 wood but the extra 25 yards made me part with my cash. Played with it twice over the weekend, the first game was a foursomes so only hit it 3 times with impressive results. The second game was a stableford, used it 8 times and ripped it each time only missing one fairway with it. Came in with 39 points and a 1.2 cut, so I'm a happy chappie.
 
I have just returned from my fitting with Simon Stevenson at Taunton and Pickeridge.
Using a flight scope system.
At the moment I play a 50g r/f 11 degree Nike Machspeed driver,and a TM Burner 15.5 degree 3 wood.

I went in with an open mind about what I was going to try,however I was hoping I would come
away with a driver that went further than my current 3 wood.

After hitting my clubs and getting some figures.
I nailed both clubs and was happy with the results.

I tried the SLDR 14 degree stiff 57g driver standard setting.
Compared to my driver there was no comparison everything was going left and shorter.
Then we went to the r/f 57g and it was much better,however initially it was going lower and
left as I was delofting the club.
After a quick pointer I was hitting more up on the ball but only getting about 11 degrees of the 14
on offer.
We then went to the Jetspeed r/f which was better and was carrying 222.
I had a driver swing speed of around 96 mph going up to 100.
All in all these clubs were no longer than my current one that I hardly use.
Going onto the HL SLDR 3 wood.
Set to 18.5degrees with a 77g r/f shaft.
This club felt amazing straight away the ball went so high but with only 2200 spin and average
carry was 221.
After resetting the club to standard 17 degree the ball flight was much more to my liking.
And it felt so nice,it was also 16 yards longer than my current 3 wood readings.
So this it what I will be purchasing.
Off the deck it was slightly shorter and harder to launch than my current 3 wood however
with a bit of practice it could do both jobs.
Really pleased with the fitting as Simon never pushed at all,and all the figures were there to see.
 
I'm a bit confused (probably me) as to which version of the club you've tried out, pokerjoke? Is it the regular SLDR or the SLDR Mini - I'm guessing the Mini, I just wasn't quite sure.
 
Thank you - was there a reason you didn't try the Mini Driver? I'm guessing it might be as simple as you wanted a traditional driver and 3-wood set up, but I'd be interested in your thoughts anyway. I'm considering ditching my 3-wood for an SLDR Mini Driver 16 degree - I never use my 3-wood off the deck anyway.
 
Canary_Yellow said:
Thank you - was there a reason you didn't try the Mini Driver? I'm guessing it might be as simple as you wanted a traditional driver and 3-wood set up, but I'd be interested in your thoughts anyway. I'm considering ditching my 3-wood for an SLDR Mini Driver 16 degree - I never use my 3-wood off the deck anyway.
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Yes I was looking for the traditional set up.

I have tried the mini,madadey has one.
However I deloft all my clubs,so the fitter suggested a HL 3wood and it certainly
helped.
It also has a smaller head so is easier imo to hit off the deck as well.
I suppose my only problem now is my gap between my 3 rescue and my 3 wood,as
I have got my 5 wood on ebay.
However I am enjoying the tinkering.
 
pokerjoke said:
Yes I was looking for the traditional set up.

I have tried the mini,madadey has one.
However I deloft all my clubs,so the fitter suggested a HL 3wood and it certainly
helped.
It also has a smaller head so is easier imo to hit off the deck as well.
I suppose my only problem now is my gap between my 3 rescue and my 3 wood,as
I have got my 5 wood on ebay.
However I am enjoying the tinkering.
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I have the RBZ stage 2 3Wood HL - cracking club - goes like a rocket of the tee
 
Ive resisted to go and try 1 yet as I find the driver off the tee my easiest shot but really struggle with woods off the deck so may be an option for a 3 wood replacement
 
BFL said:
Ive resisted to go and try 1 yet as I find the driver off the tee my easiest shot but really struggle with woods off the deck so may be an option for a 3 wood replacement
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If you struggle with a 3w off the deck already I would not buy one of these. My i25 is a lot easier off the deck as you really have to catch the MINI sweet as a nut from the floor to get any decent height from it.
 
I've got a mint 10.5 TM RBZ Driver that I'm gonna take into Direct Golf and see if they'll let me trade it in against one of these bad boys.

Can i use a golf monthly code as well as trading in my old club in store?
 
Agent Pies said:
I've got a mint 10.5 TM RBZ Driver that I'm gonna take into Direct Golf and see if they'll let me trade it in against one of these bad boys.

Can i use a golf monthly code as well as trading in my old club in store?
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You can only ask but I suspect your discount card is worth more to you at DG than your trade in.
 
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