The TaylorMade SLDR Rescue uses a 58°–59° lie-angle reference across its Rescue / hybrid lineup. A useful mid-line reference is 3H at 58.5°. The adjustable hosel can alter the lie relationship, so test the exact indexed setting.
Rescue • Released 2014
SLDR Rescue lie-angle fingerprint
What stands out about the SLDR Rescue lie setup?
The listed lie values span 1° across the model.
Every meaningful lie step is 0.5°, giving the progression a very regular shape.
Use centred strike and start direction together rather than judging lie from static setup alone.
Use only the TaylorMade loft-sleeve positions documented for this generation; do not copy a chart from another adapter.
Lie angle reference chart
| Club / option | Lie | Step | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2H | 58° | — | Starting lie |
| 3H | 58.5° | +0.5° | More upright |
| 4H | 59° | +0.5° | More upright |
Lie progression visual
Dynamic hosel test for the TaylorMade SLDR Rescue
Start from the stock / neutral sleeve position and record strike, launch and start direction.
Move one supported setting at a time so loft, face angle and lie changes are easy to compare.
Keep the setting only if centre contact and start direction improve together.
Should the TaylorMade SLDR Rescue be more upright or flatter?
A more upright fit may help if…
- Good strikes repeatedly start right of target.
- The toe is visibly down through impact.
- You need to raise your hands to make the sole sit naturally.
- Use the supported hosel settings to compare a more upright relationship against neutral.
A flatter fit may help if…
- Good strikes repeatedly start left.
- The heel sits or arrives noticeably lower than the toe.
- You naturally deliver the Rescue with lower hands.
- Test the flatter-supported setting and keep it only if direction and centre strike both improve.
Lie is probably not the main issue if…
- Your miss changes between left and right from swing to swing.
- Face-to-path or strike location clearly explains the ball flight.
- You are mainly trying to change launch height or spin.
- Your setup changes substantially between shots.
Golf-club specifications can differ by model year, loft, region, custom build and adjustable-hosel setting. Before buying, fitting or changing a club, compare these figures with TaylorMade’s official specifications for your exact model. If a measurement is critical, have the club checked by a qualified fitter. Verify with TaylorMade.