TaylorMade SLDR vs TaylorMade TP CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | SLDR loft | TP CB loft | SLDR lie | TP CB lie | SLDR length | TP CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 18 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 21 | 21 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 24 | 24.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 28 | 28.5 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 32 | 32.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 36 | 36.5 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 41 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 51 | 51 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 56 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- SLDR
- TP CB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the SLDR is 32° and the TP CB is 32.5°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the SLDR should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the TP CB. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (19° vs 18°).
The sets are built differently: the SLDR runs 3-iron to SW (10 clubs), the TP CB 3-iron to AW (9 clubs).
The SLDR is a players distance iron and the TP CB a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The SLDR is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The TP CB trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The SLDR is listed as cast with a ThruSlot Speed Pocket and the TP CB as cast/forged hybrid. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
Both sets were introduced in 2014, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: TaylorMade designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The TP CB is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the SLDR. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade SLDR specs and TaylorMade TP CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade SLDR stronger lofted than the TP CB?
Yes. The TaylorMade SLDR 7-iron is 32° against 32.5° for the TP CB, 0.5° stronger, which is worth about 2 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade SLDR and TP CB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (32° vs 32.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and 5 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade SLDR or the TP CB?
The TaylorMade SLDR. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The TP CB is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the TaylorMade SLDR and TP CB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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