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Taylor Made r7 quad Driver - 10.5º Regular - RH
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Manufacturer Description
One Driver, six Center of Gravity (CG) locations, six sets of launch conditions, six trajectories. TaylorMade Launch Control (TLC), featured in our new r7 quad, gives players the freedom to change your launch angle and spin-rate to maximize the distance and accuracy of your tee shots in a way never before possible. THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING....
- Inverted Cone Technology provides high ball velocity on off-center hits
- Super-Thin Wall Technology allows engineers to save the weight to make TLC possible
- TLC lets you change CG location and launch conditions for optimum performance
User Ratings & Reviews
(7 Reviews)
8/4/2005
I agree with the guy below me, the club though very technologically advanced but the results are not so impressive. The weights dont cure a swing, and the club head is not as hot as other clubs. But give it a try and see for yourself
Bill
Handicap 0 - 5
7/19/2005
This driver is the most over rated driver of all time. The weight system is nice but it is illegal to change the weights during the round. The weights don't garantee the predicted so don't think if you but this club you will instantly be able to hit a draw. maybe if the driver was $300 it would be a good deal but you should save your money and buy some lessons.
Adam (Cleveland, OH)
Handicap 0 - 5
5/14/2005
I went from an average of 275 - 280 yard drives with a Titleist 975 to an average of approximately 295 - 305 yards with the R7. The key to hitting the club is a somewhat slower swing with a consistent tempo. I would advise to experiment with the weights to find your desired shot shape and then leave the weights in that position. I would not alter the weights based on daily playing conditions; since this tends to cause you some uncertianty over the ball.
Scott (Astrodome, TX)
Handicap 6 - 10
4/9/2005
The R7 is also a very good club. It will not help correct major swing faults however. You must have a relatively consistent swing to get the most out of it. The beauty of this club is that the moveable weights basically take the place of using lead tape to adjust the club. There are a lot of great drivers out there. Try hitting them all before deciding.
Vince (Joliet, IL)
Handicap 10 - 15
9/28/2004
The only review I have had on this Driver is what I have read about it.
R. Fraxier (Fresno, CA)
Handicap 20-30
Frequently asked questions about
Hello,
I understand most drivers come in a 10.5 and 9.5 degree loft. I use a 10.5. When teeing off, my ball usually has a lot of loft and goes really high in the air, should I switch to a 9.5 degree
Anonymous
05/31/2009 11:46 AM
Thank you for your question.
Is it worth testing out? Absolutely. Will the 9.5 give you a more penetrating ball flight is the question. Most golfers would kill to have more hang time but I know how you feel. I was in the same boat at one time and tested different lofts much like you. I ended up staying with the higher loft though. I would test it prior to officially making a move.
Play Well,
Johnny
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
06/03/2009 6:33 AM
The higher loft will also be more controllable of the tee..
Mid Handicap Golfer: Howard
10/02/2009 5:37 AM
If you are not a low handicap golfer, where you play can make a lot of difference in driver loft choices. In the northern US. especially on the plains, wind can be a huge factor in driver loft effect. We have 160 yd par 3's where 10/12 handicap golfers are using drivers straight into a 35 mph wind. I use a 9.5 TM Burner draw. But I have a Titlist 10.5 I take to Phoenix (low or no wind) and FL (tree lined courses). High trajectory on windy links courses can really beat you up with a high loft. //
Mid Handicap Golfer: Don
10/12/2009 12:47 PM
In general, the 9.5 degree will tend to give a lower ball flight. However, the shaft also contributes to launch angle. Find a Golf shop that has a simulator that can measure your swing path, launch angle, club-head speed, ball speed, spin and distance. With this information, your Pro can tell you if you need a different club, or just a new shaft.
Mid Handicap Golfer: Jim
03/10/2010 1:02 PM
my avg swing speed is about 80 to 90 . what would be the best Shaft Flex for me
Anonymous
05/23/2009 7:25 PM
Thank you for your question.
You would fall in the 'Regular' flex category based upon your swing speed.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you,
Johnny
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
05/25/2009 8:53 AM
You're definitely a regular flex
Senior flex starts from 70-80
Regular is from 80 to about 100
Stiff 100 to 115ish
X-stiff 115+
Low Handicap Golfer: Jamie
06/15/2009 3:17 AM
My driver swing speed is 90mph, straight ball flight, and using the Burner driver, I need a stiff shaft. With the regular I do not have the same control as with the stiff shaft and distance is almost identical. Try one out on a range or on a monitor. Swing speeds do not always reflect the correct shaft for your swing. It's only a generic number but is a good starting point.
Low Handicap Golfer: Bill
03/16/2010 12:36 AM
try the mizuno shaft fitting
Mid Handicap Golfer: Matt
04/25/2011 4:44 PM
I have used the YS-6 shaft in the 905T and the FT-i with pretty good success. Can you name me a couple other shafts that you think would give me the same "feel" and control? Thanks.
Anonymous
05/23/2009 5:44 AM
Thank you for your inquiry. There are a few other brands that have similar weight and launch profiles of the Graphite Design YS series. You should notice that the Aldila NVS 65, the Graphalloy ProLaunch 65, the UST V2 67, and the Fujikura E360 are all very comparable.
Golfballs.com Employee: Andy
05/26/2009 1:42 PM
i have the graphalloy prolaunch 65 and it works great!is is very flexible.
Mid Handicap Golfer: alfred
06/28/2009 10:34 PM
My avg club speed was measured to be 108 mph , should I be looking at a extra stiff shaft
Anonymous
02/21/2009 5:01 PM
That clubhead speed is considered to be high enough for an extra stiff. Typically speaking, anyone who can swing their driver 105+ should be in extra stiff.
Golfballs.com Employee: Andy
02/24/2009 2:00 PM
which shaft is better between regular and stiff
Anonymous
01/19/2009 11:12 PM
Great Question. Everything is subjective to your swing though. Do you tend to swing slower or more quickly? The rule of thumb is that if your swing speed is slower than 95mph then you should probably get a regular flex driver and if your swing is over 100mph then you should probably get a stiff flex driver. That leaves a little grey area that you from 95 to 100 where you can use either flex.
I hope this helps.
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
01/20/2009 3:26 PM
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