TaylorMade r7 TP
$1,000, steel; $1,200, graphite; taylormadegolf.com

We Tested: 3-PW with True Temper Dynamic Gold steel shaft

The Company Line:
"Next-generation 'inverted cone technology' increases the size of the COR zone. The result is consistent ball speed and distance on hits away from the sweet spot."

Testers' Comments:
PROS "Ball carries the same wherever you hit it on the face." — David Doctora (handicap 4)
"Plays like a game-improvement club from the rough." — Chris Klamkin (1)
"Better-than-expected misses for a player's iron." — Zach Fasman (10)
"Unbelievable at covering up misses." — Mike Cochrane (1)
"These cut through rough like the rough isn't there — the best I've seen." — Larry Coben (6)
CONS
"Lacks the touch and sensitivity on short finesse shots." — Anthony Spikes (1)
"Off-center hits are muted for a better-player's club but offer adequate feedback." — Mike Nastasi (7)