The primary difference between the sldr 430 and the sldr 460 is the length of the club from face to back. Mar 24, 2006 taylormade has been one of the leaders year over year in drivers on tour. The original r7 quad driver was the number one driver on the pga tour in 2003 and 2004. The taylormade r7 driver is and adjustable weighted driver that comes in 3 versions the 425, 460 and tp. 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. Fantastic driver, my drives are finding the fairway consistantly with brillient distance. Decent length, but it is really foregiving, any mishits never results in drastic results. The s59s are beautiful irons, but i lost at least 1 clubs distance. Hit one or two golf balls with your taylormade r9 driver set in the original factory settings. For current taylormade fans, this is a newer, more stylish version of driver that is not only appealing to. Compared to my ping driver senior shaft it feels heavier, though not.
I think the r7 draw and 425460 for the matter is the most attractive looking driver on the market. Its a great club that delivers far more than what it promises. Designing clubs for better players is a strength of taylormade. The r7 425 is one of taylormade s best designs, the size is perfect the 460 cc heads are just too big, very solid feel, nice sound and as always match the head with the shaft that fits your game and this is a great balance of control and distance. Taylormade m1 vs taylormade r7 superquad mygolfspy. Taylormades new hammerhead slot creates a massive sweet spot that pushes the limit of ballspeed to produce distance and forgiveness across the entire face. The r7 425 is the best taylormade driver since the 510tp. 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. I purchased a european model with a cor of 860 vs the us with a cor o f 830. The taylor made r7 ht driver is designed to provide superior launch conditions with extra distance, higher trajectory and longer carry. 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. Visit or see your retailer for a copy of the limited consumer warranty which contains specific limitations.
Mini copper putters tp red putters tp black copper putters tp patina putter collection pix golf balls tp5 tp5x golf balls v3 distance golf balls v3 urethane golf balls. The r7 quad is a line of golf clubs manufactured by taylormade. Taylormade launch control tlc technology provides the f reedom to reposition weight in the clubhead to create six sets of launch conditions gives the player the ability to optimize trajectory to maximize distance 4 tlc cartridges and 4 tlc ports creates the ability to reconfigure 24 grams out of. The taylormade r7 driver has four weights in the heel that are intended to help you straighten out a bad slice or draw. For us the standard shaft was a bit disappointing, so the tp version with its better quality shaft is the one to go for if. R7 quad driver specifications club left handed loft lie head volume club length swing weight 7. The taylormade r7 quad driver is one of the most innovative drivers in golf history. Take your clubs and your r9 driver to a driving range.
Then we measured distance to landing point, total distance with roll, spin, ball speed and overall consistency of flight and dispersion how close they all ended up to. Like other taylormade golf clubs, taylormade r7 irons have sophisticated designs and use advanced materials. Nov 01, 2008 the r7 was designed with the primary intent of making the ball easier to hit. Set the weights on your r7 460 driver for your swing today and change it for your swing tomorrow. Warm up by hitting some golf balls with your irons and woods until you achieve your natural rhythm and swing. R7 distance being quite a bit longer than the stock length and head weight used. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti. The driver comes with two 2 g and two 10 g weights that are removable with a special tool. The tour burner carries that feel further out from the center, so even hits slightly toward the toe or heel still feel like you have just launched a 300 yard bomb. That means tremendous forgiveness and long, straight results on offcenter hits. It gives a real piercing flight and very good control. The player can change the weight configuration according to swing type or playing conditions. Taylormade m2 driver adjustment chart best picture of. The last taylormade driver i played was the r7 425, which, while being smaller volume wise, had a similar explosive feel to it off the center of the face.
Driver distance secrets what manufacturers wont tell you. Theyre a few years old now, but theyre still sweethitting sticks. Top 5 forgiving drivers for mid to high handicaps of 2019 5 forgiving drivers of 2019 for mid high handicaps 2019 has been a huge year for driver release. Taylormade m2 driver adjustment chart best picture of chart. The reinforced outer portions of the slot allow for a lighter, more flexible face, while the center portion of the slot increases ballspeed on lowface strikes and drops spin for more.
The 5 iron is the same length but easier to launch and hit straight. The governing bodies of golf maintain lists of golf driver heads that conform to the rules of golf. The r7 425 is one of taylormades best designs, the size is perfect the 460 cc heads are just too big, very solid feel, nice sound and as always match the head with the shaft that fits your game and this is a great balance of control and distance. The r7 quad tp is more workable than either of those but also not much forgiveness. List of conforming drivers and illegal drivers in golf. The taylormade r7 425 driver is a club simply bursting with the best technology that taylormade has to offer. This 400cc driver showcases a shallow, long clubface and a large, substantial clubhead shape at address. The r7 quad story continues with its newest product release. For me, the r7 425 is the epitome of driver aesthetics, and, at a glance, the sldr 430 could pass as its twin. Taylormade r7 or taylormade burner plus if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Pullface construction, permits a light, thin, strong clubface, high cor that promotes fast ball speed for increased distance. Has taken 3 rounds to adjust, but now regularly finding the fairway and about 10% increase in length. The usgas allows golfers to download the full list, sorted either. The aeroburner driver has a redesigned, aerodynamic shape that reduces drag to help anyone get more clubhead speed.
Great feel, workability and distance r7 limited driver specifications club. Jan 20, 2014 this is far and away the best looking driver taylormade has released in ages. If you are a consistent player consider the heavy weights in the heel and tow. Taylormade has been one of the leaders year over year in drivers on tour. The taylormade r7 425 cc quad driver still features the ultimate in ball flight customization with four weight ports and four removable weight cartridges, the larger size also promotes exceptional forgiveness for longer, straighter shots even on offcenter hits. The lack of weight ports simplifies the look of the club somewhat over the r7 425460, yielding one of taylormades tamest looking drivers in recent years. One of my favorite characteristics of the new r15 drivers is the sound. Mar, 2006 the r7 425 is probably the most versatile driver ive used since the soontobeillegal, 2003 cobra 420 ss. Taylormade golf drivers r7 425 tp overview i found the above link for the r7 425 helpful. Taylormade r7 irons arent the companys most recent models, but that doesnt mean theyre outdated.
Designed with those having a midhigh handicap at least a 10 in mind, taylormades line of burner plus irons typically consists of a 3 iron to 9 iron, with four different types of wedges ava. Distance is impressive and is enhanced by the fact that i cant miss a fairway. The taylormade r9 driver is labeled as the ultimate in adjustability with a claimed 75 yards in left to right movement. Note the trajectory and flight of your ball off the face of your driver. Taylormade adidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. The weights in the back of the head are movable, but are closer together and lower down than in the r5. Taylormade launch control tlc allows to easily switch between weighted cartridges. The r7 was one of taylormades first irons to incorporate the inverted cone technology which maximizes coefficient of restitution cor even with decreased thickness on the top line. Using a fixed height pink tee it flies slightly high and the same distance as my ping, but. So in designing the m1 iron, the company sought to combine the speed and forgiveness of its m2 model with a.
The robot hit all the new and used pro v1s with a taylormade r7 425 driver. The r7 draw also has a bright yellow stripe on the outer sole. I even scored a spare r7 425 off ebay in case i ever break the head of. 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.
Movable weight technology, with one 2gram and one 14gram weight, lets the taylormade r7 460 go from a neutral trajectory to a draw with two clicks of. The taylormade aeroburner driver is built for speed to increase distance off the tee. Hit a slice, better duck, it might come back and hit you. This year they have revised their r7 line with the new 425 and 460 models. The r580 driver from taylormade golf debuted as part of the companys r500 series of drivers in late 2002. Every time a new model comes out it tends to lower the retail price and resale value of the previous models. Face of r7 425 the head is of similar size and shape and sits confidently behind the ball. I cant decide so i wanted to see if you all had any opinions. This driver is aligned one degree open, giving it the look at address that most skilled players prefer. Dec, 2005 the taylormade r7 driver is and adjustable weighted driver that comes in 3 versions the 425, 460 and tp.
Dec 30, 2017 5 years of taylormade golf drivers tested. 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. Taylormade r7 tp irons i used to switch clubs every 6 months and recently gave up my ping s59 blades in search of a better set of irons. They returned to a traditional taylormade sound which is a little more muted yet still powerful. 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. How to set the weights for a r7 460 driver healthfully. 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. In theory this should mean a less forgiving head that is suited towards better players. Top 5 forgiving drivers for mid to high handicaps of 2019. Every performance element, from the shaft to the cg centerofgravity position is. According to olsavsky, golfers can expect 1to2 mph faster ball speeds with the sldr driver compared to taylormades r1, as well as about 300 rpms less spin. Since its introduction in 2004, it has been the mostused driver on the pga tour and the bestselling driver in the amateur market. Driver shaft length is shorter better than standard length. What many golfers think of as the non conforming drivers list is actually called the conforming drivers list.
The taylormade r7 quad driver is the first in the line of what we think will be the future of. 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. Taylor made, another manufacturer with multiple nonconforming clubs, produces the r510 driver, which can create lofts of 7. The taylormade r11 s driver features taylormades flight control technology and adjustable sole plate in a large 460cc head for any player looking to maximize their trajectory and distance off the tee. I hope this sells would love to see them invest in a titanium version so they can add the slider. Taylormade reax shaft featuring fujikura performance technology, reduces ovaling in. The robot was set to the parameters of an average golfer with a driver swing speed of 94 mph.
There is a noticeable difference at the point of contact. With the r11 s driver, you can adjust 3 different dimensions to maximize your distance loft, face angle and flight path. For many golfers six yards carry distance isnt enough to warrant splashing out on a new driver, but its exactly how much our pro gained. Moving these weights to different positions will allow you to make adjustments in your driving accuracy. Distance is good but not the greatest, ive hit longer drivers. The r15 430 has design characteristics that remind me of the r7 425 tp, and the 460 has hints of the r9 supertri in it in look and feel only, performance is much better. I only have the r7460 with two ports but when you click on the different trajectories and click on the different weight configurations it shows you how the sweet spot can be changed. Just getting to grips with it already 2030 yards longer than my r580 xd and much straighter im loving it 5 out of 5 r7 425 14 february 2007. This club is a great value for golfers of all skill levels, especially beginners. Bought it at the beginning of 2009 and have not looked back. The taylormade r7 460 features an extralarge, 460cc clubhead that has the highest moi of any taylormade driver. The taylormade t7 460 driver is designed with three of these cavities and comes with two single gram weights and one 16 g weight to help remove the flaws from your swing. For many golfers six yards carry distance isnt enough to warrant splashing out on a new driver, but its exactly how much our pro gained jumping from a fiveyearold x hot to the rogue.