How do you adjust the weights on a taylormade r7 driver. For current taylormade fans, this is a newer, more stylish version of driver that is not only appealing to the eye, but the golf game as well. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. With only two weight ports you are more limited than with the taylormade r7 425. Moving these weights to different positions will allow you to make adjustments in your driving accuracy. Shaft flex xstiff stiff regular seniorlight ladies 5. Now offered in a 460cc club head, the taylormade r7 460 is one of the longest drivers in golf, used by several.
Taylormade revolutionized golfclub head design when they produced the r7 quad driver in 2004. The taylormade r7 425 feels balanced, stable and powerful, sounding professional even when not hit from the centre. Nov 26, 2015 with only two weight ports you are more limited than with the taylormade r7 425. But the r9 has movable weight technology and adjustable shaft technology. Theyre a few years old now, but theyre still sweethitting sticks. How to configure the weight of a taylormade golf r7 quad.
The taylormade r7 460 driver features taylormade s movable weight technology in a 460cc head for any player looking for maximum forgiveness. You get to try it when, where, and how you want for two weeks before deciding if you want to buy it or not. Mar 24, 2006 taylormade has been one of the leaders year over year in drivers on tour. Taylormade are responsible for some of the most iconic drivers of recent years, most notably the 510tp and the r7 425 tp, and have been at the forefront of driver technology. I thought the shaft might be a little heavy for me but it was a great feeling shaft. How to set the weights for an r7 460 driver sportsrec. Mar, 2006 the r7 425 is probably the most versatile driver ive used since the soontobeillegal, 2003 cobra 420 ss. To adjust the weights on a taylormade r7 driver, remove them from the bottom of the driver and insert the 10gram weights closest to the hosel for maximum draw, closest to the toe for maximum fade, nearest to the face for low trajectory or furthest from the face for maximum trajectory.
Taylormade m1 vs taylormade r7 superquad mygolfspy. Thats the theory behind adjustableweight drivers, such as the taylormade r7 limited 1. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together. Taylormade reax shaft featuring fujikura performance technology, reduces ovaling in the. I recently got a good deal on ebay for a 425tp with rombax 75s.
Yep, i hit it very well, but still the oem shaft left much to be desired in consistency for me. Put this aside, though, and you have an impressive driver right up there with the best. The taylormade r7 425 tp driver features 4 movable weights in a 425cc clubhead for any player looking for a driver that can be custom formed to their swing. Ive since replaced the 460 with a superquad, which i love. According to taylormade, the sldr mini was designed to be hit primarily off the tee, but with its smooth sole im talking barry white smoothyououtofyourknickers smooth, its much easier to hit off the deck than a conventional driver. Nov 16, 2018 use the torque wrench included with the r7 driver to remove and tighten all four weights. Oct 25, 2010 taylormade revolutionized golfclub head design when they produced the r7 quad driver in 2004. Pursuant to the rules of golf, dont change the weight settings in the middle of a. Since its introduction in 2004, it has been the mostused driver on the pga tour and the bestselling driver in the amateur market the r7 quad was one of the first drivers to feature movable weight technology, which enabled the golfer to rearrange four differently weighted screws in the drivers head in order to alter the flight. As the name suggests the 425 driver has a 425cc head with a compact look to it at address and this gives a good sound and feel at impact. The r7 quad story continues with its newest product release. The r7 425 features 28 grams of movable weight divided between two widely. This extralarge head with taylormades inverted cone technology creates a larger than average sweet spot and gives it tremendous forgiveness for long, consistent shots on mishits.
The taylormade r7 425 has mobvable weight technology and a really nice traditional shaped head. Taylormade introduced the first steelheaded woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf industry ever since. Taylormades launch control tlc technology includes 4 movable weights that allow. This year they have revised their r7 line with the new 425 and 460 models. For us the standard shaft was a bit disappointing, so the tp version with its better quality shaft is the one. This is the shaft which was used in the taylormade r7 425 and r7 460, it is a great shaft. Like other taylormade golf clubs, taylormade r7 irons have sophisticated designs and use advanced materials. How to configure the weight of a taylormade golf r7 quad driver. Ive been playing consistently for about 67 months and am looking for a club with forgiveness while also being something i can get better with down the road. For me, the r7 425 is the epitome of driver aesthetics, and, at a glance, the sldr 430 could pass as its twin.
Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. I switched back and forth between the tm and a old cleveland launcher 400 of which i lacked the same distance as the tm when hit well. Taylor made year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Jan 20, 2014 this is far and away the best looking driver taylormade has released in ages. Also included in this stable of brands is maxfli and rossa, in 1998 taylormade, salomon and adidas joined forces, this event brought together some of the most innovative companies in their fields.
Great design, and club feel allows me to swing in a comfortable manner, hence control. Taylormade has been one of the leaders year over year in drivers on tour. The shaft has been specifically designed for the golf club, and as a package it works very nicely with the new head. Taylormade r7 irons arent the companys most recent models, but that doesnt mean theyre outdated. The driver comes with two 2 g and two 10 g weights that are removable with a special tool.
Bag chatter got to look at the r9 to see how it compares against these past classics and how well it fares against the competition who have not been standing still. By using ultrathin wall utw technology and pullface ict construction, engineers were able to save more than 40 grams of weight, which went back into the movable weight cartridges, empowering the golfer to adjust their shot shape movement up to yards. Use the torque wrench included with the r7 driver to remove and tighten all four weights. Each of the three models was designed with a unique head size, shape, weight distribution, lie angle and shaft length to optimize a particular players unique launch condition. Nov 26, 2015 we feel the taylormade r7 425 is more for the better golfer, who will get more from the golf clubs design than an average golfer. The reax shaft has been codesigned with fujikura for increased stability.
The first shot i hit with it was decent, but was played with crappy range balls and ice cold weather. The r7 425 is probably the most versatile driver ive used since the soontobeillegal, 2003 cobra 420 ss. We feel the taylormade r7 425 is more for the better golfer, who will get more from the golf clubs design. This driver is aligned one degree open, giving it the look at address that most skilled players prefer. The taylormade r7 460s large head makes it forgiving and easy to launch, two movable weights give the player the power to move the centre of gravity. Mar 07, 2011 specs on the stock taylormade r7 driver shafts. Taylormade r7425 or 460 clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. The taylormade r7 460 driver features taylormades movable weight technology in a 460cc head for any player looking for maximum forgiveness. Face of r7 425 the head is of similar size and shape and sits confidently behind the ball. Taylormades r7 irons have been around for a while now and have been superseded in popularity by the taylormade burner irons, r9 irons and most recently the new r11 irons however, that doesnt mean they do not remain a good option, especially given the drop in. Anyway, with the 12g weights, the club is d4 at a very controllable 44. Jun 29, 2009 taylormade are responsible for some of the most iconic drivers of recent years, most notably the 510tp and the r7 425 tp, and have been at the forefront of driver technology.
The taylormade r7 quad driver is the first in the line of what we think will be the future of all clubs, namely adjustable weights. The taylormade r7 driver has four weights in the heel that are intended to help you straighten out a bad slice or draw. The r7 quad is a line of golf clubs manufactured by taylormade. Jun 14, 2004 the taylormade r7 quad driver is the first in the line of what we think will be the future of all clubs, namely adjustable weights. A tour preferred version of the r7 quad, 425, 460, and superquad, supplied with a number of additional differently weighted cartridges for even more placement variations, non oem shafts using models directly from the top shaft manufacturers such as matrix, fujikura, and mitsubishi rayon, instead of the coengineered models, and 1degree open.
The primary difference between the sldr 430 and the sldr 460 is the length of the club from face to back. The taylormade r7 driver is and adjustable weighted driver that comes in 3 versions the 425, 460 and tp. What are the specs for taylormade r7 irons answers. The taylormade r7 quad driver is the first in the line of what we think will be. Various versions of the r7 contain differentsized weights, but the configuration strategy remains the same. I think the stock had 2, 10g weights instead of the 12s. Compared to my ping driver senior shaft it feels heavier, though not. How to hit the ball then the turf with your irons magic drill duration. Dec, 2005 the taylormade r7 driver is and adjustable weighted driver that comes in 3 versions the 425, 460 and tp. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. This extralarge head with taylormade s inverted cone technology creates a larger than average sweet spot and gives it tremendous forgiveness for long, consistent shots on mishits. Incidentally, that turf interaction piece is why you would maybe consider mini over cutting 2.
The club comes with three movable weights a 16gram tungsten weight and two 1gram aluminum weights that you can insert and remove from the clubheads three weight ports by using the included torque wrench. Pursuant to the rules of golf, dont change the weight settings in the middle of a round. New driver combines largersized clubhead with taylormades renowned. Taylormade reax shaft with fujikura performance technology. The weights in the back of the head are movable, but are closer together and lower down than in the r5. Unfollow taylormade r7 drivers to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.