TaylorMade r7 CGB Max
$299, graphite
taylormadegolf.com

WE TESTED: 3 (15°) in REAX 45 graphite shaft

COMPANY LINE: "The triangular head incorporates an exceptionally far-back CG, which makes it easy to launch the ball high and deep. 'SuperFast Technology' reduces total club weight and promotes faster swing speed for added distance."

Our Test Panel Says:
• Pros: Very good overall performer; hot face gets the ball out in a hurry; great driving club, strong, accurate and forgiving; fine combination of playability and forgiveness; high "ping" as ball flies from face; difficult to pull, almost impossible to hook; stable at impact, little to no twisting; strong feel and feedback; weighting promotes a high ball flight that straightens out.
• Cons: Triangular design and dynamic color scheme has naysayers; some find it too similar to r5 model in feel and distance.

"Any longer off the tee and I'd put my driver head cover on it." — Jack Record (12)