R510 tp driver r360 xd driver r580 fairways rac tp combo set. 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. Nov 26, 2015 everything about taylormade r7 425 oozes quality. 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. Seven golfers with handicaps ranging from 015 and driver swing speeds between 90 and 115 mph participated in this test.
The primary difference between the sldr 430 and the sldr 460 is the length of the club from face to back. The r7 425 is probably the most versatile driver ive used since the soontobeillegal, 2003 cobra 420 ss. Put this aside, though, and you have an impressive driver right up there with the best. I didnt hit every fairway and had to remind myself to make a good shoulder turn to get it right but the ball jumps and the club feels very responsive and solid when hit. Taylormadeadidas golf is one of the largest golf club manufacturers in the world. By the chart, a standard length shaft for the driver you choose should be right. In this video i test a ladies shaft, a regular shaft, stiff shaft and xstiff shaft in a taylormade m3 driver. For me, the r7 425 is the epitome of driver aesthetics, and, at a glance, the sldr 430 could pass as its twin. Dec 12, 2005 now, golfers seeking a driver with a largersized head can opt for the new r7 425, the increased size of which allows for more movable weight, which helps to promote even greater changes in launch conditions and trajectory. I picked up my r7 425, reg flex aldila nv shaft last week after also demoing the callaway x, g5 and sq just in time for a three day trip to bandon dunes.
The r7 quad is a line of golf clubs manufactured by taylormade. I am typically a bad slice, but this one straightens me right out. Fits taylormade r5, r7, burner and superquad woods. We feel the taylormade r7 425 is more for the better golfer, who will get more. Actual player feedbacki find the face of this limited driver is hotter and carries further. Aug 12, 2018 in this video i test a ladies shaft, a regular shaft, stiff shaft and xstiff shaft in a taylormade m3 driver. The shaft has been specifically designed for the golf club, and as a package it works very nicely with the new head. Taylormade golf drivers r7 425 tp overview i found the above link for the r7 425 helpful.
What tip size does the taylormade r7 tp irons have answers. Oct 25, 2010 taylormade revolutionized golfclub head design when they produced the r7 quad driver in 2004. After trying the ping g5, nike and r7 drivers both 425 and 460 in a variety of shafts i decided on the r7 425 with the stock shaft. But the r9 has movable weight technology and adjustable shaft technology. I look at spin rates, distance, trajectory, the lot. The taylormade r7 425 tp tour preferred features a 425cc titanium head, which is designed for players with higher swing speeds and demand the most from their driver. I am a long hitter, but the slice kills the length. Two taylormade drivers were tested head to head to head m1 and r7 superquad. Both versions of the reax shaft are designed to help keep the shaft from deforming and losing energy during the swing. But standard can vary depending on the make of the club. If you want the driver designed for the 2006 taylormade tour professionals, this is the one.
We all know how important shaft length is for an iron. Features the ultimate in ball flight customization with four weight ports and four removable weight cartridges, the larger 425cc head also promotes exceptional forgiveness for longer, straighter shots. Taylor made r7 425 driver taylor made drivers golfbidder. Item is exactly the same as depicted in item photos. 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. This listing is for a taylor made r7 tp 425 model driver with 9.
Various versions of the r7 contain differentsized weights, but the configuration strategy remains the same. 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. 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. Face of r7 425 the head is of similar size and shape and sits confidently behind the ball. How do you adjust the weights on a taylormade r7 425 driver. Never have owned a driver that i can hit this straight and for me i attribute it to feeling the weight of the head on the end of the shaft, whereas my cobra i cannot feel anything because the head is too light. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti.
Reax mitsubishi golf shaft what are the specs answers. 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. Taylormade m1 vs taylormade r7 superquad mygolfspy. The only obvious differences between the two versions of the r7 limited are the shaft and tp logo on the toe. The taylormade r7 425 feels balanced, stable and powerful, sounding professional even when not hit from the centre.
While the size change from the r7 quad to 425 is relatively minor, there are a few other changes that stand out in this revision. Mar 24, 2006 meanwhile, the r7 425 tp version will have a different reax shaft with fujikuras rombax technology, which stretches the entire length of the shaft. Now, golfers seeking a driver with a largersized head can opt for the new r7 425, the increased size of which allows for more movable weight, which helps to promote even greater changes in launch conditions and trajectory. The taylormade r7 425 has mobvable weight technology and a really nice traditional shaped head.
This is the shaft which was used in the taylormade r7 425 and r7 460, it is a great shaft. How do you adjust the weights on a taylormade r7 driver. The taylormade r7 425 has a slightly closed club face to increase confidence and accuracy while giving an appearance that is pleasing to the eye. 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. 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. Large, 425 cc clubhead exceptionally high moi exceptional forgiveness for long, straight results on offcenter hits movable weight technology includes 28 grams. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Dec, 2005 the taylormade r7 driver is and adjustable weighted driver that comes in 3 versions the 425, 460 and tp. The 425cc clubhead puts the r7 425 right between the r7 quad and the r5 dual 450cc, both literally and in appearance. The average length of a driver 5 years ago was approximately 45 long.
The taylormade r7 driver has four weights in the heel that are intended to help you straighten out a bad slice or draw. Iwould be surprised to find even a newer driver thet felt and performed better im a small guy playing an xstiff shaft and weighting it for a low ball flight it does exactly what it says it will do i changed the setting for hight flight it went a mile in the. Features and benefits of the taylormade r7 425 driver. The taylormade r7 425 takes the r7 line from 400cc the size of the 2005 r7 quad to 425cc. If there are any flaws, it will be shown in the photos. Taylormade specs say the r7 425 is d4 swingweight compared to.
Now offered in a 460cc club head, the taylormade r7 460 is one of the longest drivers in golf, used by several. Jan 20, 2014 this is far and away the best looking driver taylormade has released in ages. Taylormade r7425 or 460 clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. The weights in the back of the head are movable, but are closer together and lower down than in the r5. Ive since replaced the 460 with a superquad, which i love. 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. Nov 26, 2015 with only two weight ports you are more limited than with the taylormade r7 425. I hit a friends 425 tp, but the shaft was too stiff and the loft was too low.
Cobra is actually releasing a 48 driver called the long tom for 2012. Shafts optifit shafts fit shafts view all imix imix imix heads imix shafts view all juniors. With just a quick adjustment of the weights, youre slice is not rocking down the middle of the fairway. Taylormade revolutionized golfclub head design when they produced the r7 quad driver in 2004. Rossa mezza monza center shaft rossa mezza monza comparison womens rescue mid. I am going to put a steel shaft in my taylormade r7 425 9. Jan 11, 2011 the r7 425 not tp is still a great club, with your swing speed and the increase torque on the different shafts you could use a stiff flex. I liked the balls so much i switched from the pro vs. The inverted cone technology on r7 425 drivers deliver higher ball speeds over a larger surface area of the face. 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. The driver comes with two 2 g and two 10 g weights that are removable with a. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46.
Taylormade also had the first titanium golf driver in the winners circle of a golf major mark omeara, 1998 masters, ti bubble 2 tour. The r7 425 not tp is still a great club, with your swing speed and the increase torque on the different shafts you could use a stiff flex. There is no question i have been an advocate for driver shaft length to be shorter than the current standard driver shaft lengths as offered by the various golf equipment companies. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. I bought one used on a website with the reax 65 tour prefered shaft. Thats the theory behind adjustableweight drivers, such as the taylormade r7 limited 1. The taylormade r7 425 is the best driver i have ever owned. Taylor made year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. Taylormade r7 limited specsface height 52 mm face area 42. Pursuant to the rules of golf, dont change the weight settings in the middle of a round. Im keenly interested in this new driver with a 40gr. How to configure the weight of a taylormade golf r7 quad.
What are the specs for taylormade r7 irons answers. The amount we will pay under the buyback guarantee is based on the length of time you have played the club. 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. Use the torque wrench included with the r7 driver to remove and tighten all four weights. 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. The r7 quad featured a moveable weight system, allowing golfers to adjust the center of gravity in the club head for different shot styles. How to set the weights for an r7 460 driver sportsrec. Now offered in a 460cc club head, the taylormade r7 460 is one of the longest.
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. How to use taylormade r7 limited driver weights healthfully. This driver is aligned one degree open, giving it the look at address that most skilled players prefer. In the summer i play to a 20 on a champion size course, mostly scrambles. Taylormade r15 driver 12 graphite regular right handed 45. Mar 07, 2011 probably the same shaft in all the r7 drivers, but does anyone know what the specs are most specifically torquetip diameter on the r7 superquad driver s stock s flex shaft. R7 425 driver specifations club left handed loft lie head volume club length swing weight 8. Dec 30, 2017 how far do illegal and non conforming drivers go banned golf drivers duration.
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