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TaylorMade r7 CGB Max
$499, graphite
taylormadegolf.com
We tested: 9.5°, 10.5°, 12° in REAX SF45 Mitsubishi graphite shaft. Shaft length: 45.5"
Company line: "The triangular head incorporates an exceptionally far-back CG location. This makes it easy to launch the ball high and super-deep. 'Movable weight technology' with three weights (one 16-gram, two 1-gram) promote change in trajectory up to 35 yards from a slight fade to large draw for improved accuracy and distance."
Our Test Panel Says:
PROS: Right-to-left spin slows down a slice; subtle alignment marking helps at address; medium-high ball flight; adjustable weights are great for changing trajectory; slick cosmetics with triangular shape; deadly accurate on center strikes; stable at impact, head doesn't twist open on toe hits; good directional help on slight off-center shots.
CONS: Would appreciate more differentiation, in terms of feel, between good hits and marginal ones; several testers expected more distance forgiveness; head shape in playing position is not as pleasing to the eye as more standard shapes.
"Minimal directional loss on my off-center shots." — Bud Adler (15)
Credit: Schecter Lee
