TaylorMade SpeedBlade vs TaylorMade SLDR
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
TaylorMade SpeedBladecast with a through-slot Speed Pocket in the 3 to 7 irons · cast stainless steelTaylorMade SLDRcast with a ThruSlot Speed Pocket · cast stainless steel with a ThruSlot Speed Pocket in the sole
Specification comparison
| Club | SpeedBlade loft | SLDR loft | SpeedBlade lie | SLDR lie | SpeedBlade length | SLDR length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 17 | 19 | 60.25 | 60.5 | 39.5 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 20 | 21 | 61 | 61 | 38.875 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 23 | 24 | 61.75 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 26.5 | 28 | 62.5 | 62 | 37.625 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 32 | 63 | 62.5 | 37 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 34.5 | 36 | 63.5 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 39.5 | 41 | 64 | 63.5 | 36 | 35.75 |
| PW | 45 | 46 | 64.5 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 51 | 64.5 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 56 | 64.5 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | — | 64.5 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The SLDR is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the SpeedBlade. 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 SpeedBlade specs and TaylorMade SLDR specs.