TaylorMade r7 quad HT Driver Golf Club

TAYLOR MADE 3 Wood

r7 TP Fairway Woods

Shaft GRAPHITE FUJIKURA VISTA PRO 80

I had been looking for the right 3 wood to round out my set. Price was no object. The important features I needed were found in this club. I wanted a club head with a deep or tall enough face to hit off the tee with confidence. I did not want to sacrifice performance in the fairway by having a club head that is too oversized like Callaway. This club gives me the best of both worlds. The shaft was also very important. The standard offering on this TP model is just fine for my game which is a 6 handicap with 105 plus swing speed.

Now begins the disappointment. Although this club comes with a 2 port removable adjustable weight system, TM does not provide extra weights. They don't even provide the wrench to change the weights if you did have them. In speaking with TM they tell me that this club is marketed to the customers who currently have the R7 Driver, which comes with the wrench and replaceable weight kit. For $399 for a 3 wood I would hope that Manufacturer would provide all that is necessary to get the highest and best use out of the club. TM really screwed up here. In fact all their clubs except the driver with the weight system don't come with weights or a wrench. Oh well, I guess I can buy the wrench for $50 and additional weights for $18 each. What a rip off. I did however buy this club knowing full well of the weight situation. For me the performance out weighs the crappy marketing scheme.

I very much like the adjustable weights built into the club. The shallower face allows for shorter tee height and the ability for a low ball hitter to get it more easily elevated off the tee. The shaft is a little more flexible and also helps with getting the ball airborne. I've used the club and it really suits my game and sets up to my eye very good. I had Taylormade clubs in the past and have had very good results and quality has never been a concern.