TaylorMade R7 TP Fairway Review

[Gxgolfer]

By SirshanksAlot.com

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We all knew it was only a matter of time before TaylorMade expanded their movable weight technology beyond the driver. With the overwhelming success of the R7 driver, TaylorMade grew the line to include an R7 TP, R7 HT, and now the R7 TP Fairway.

I think it is safe to assume that by now most golfers are familiar with how the movable weight technology works but here it is in a nutshell. The R7 TP Fairway has two weight ports, one in the heel and one in the toe. By changing the weight in these ports a player can alter their ball flight. More weight in the toe will produce a fade bias while more weight in the heel will produce a draw bias. In order to make the most of this technology TaylorMade has constructed this head out of titanium. The lighter weight of titanium means the weight cartridges will have a greater effect on ball flight. Despite being titanium the R7 is the same size and shape as the Taylor Made V-Steel woods and uses a similar V-design sole. This is a proven design that reduces turf drag and gives the club a great look at address. As with all of the TP lineup the fairway woods have an upgraded shaft. The Fujikura Vista Pro 80 in graphite or the True Temper Dynamic Gold in steel. Both shafts are heavier and have high kick-points designed for the stronger player.

After hitting this club our testers unanimously agreed that it was a great fairway wood. The familiar looking head sets up great and the feel is unbelievable. This is truly a confidence inspiring club and the weight cartridges allow golfers to set it up just how they want it. The club allows for workability and the mid face height and midsize design will appeal to most good players. Despite all the positive feedback there are several things to be wary about before buying this club. First, you get four weight cartridges with the club but no wrench. TaylorMade has assumed that anybody who buys this club already owns the driver and thus owns a wrench. Unfortunately that limits sales of the club to anybody who already has the driver. Second, while the shafts offered are both very good shafts there are no custom options available. This hurts TaylorMade when they are offering a “players” club with no shaft options. The R7 TP Fairway would have rated 10 if not for these drawbacks.

SirShanksAlot Rating Out of Ten: 8

Target Handicap - 15 and under

Ball Flight - Mid

Offset - None

Lofts Available - 13, 15, 17.5

Shafts - Fujikura Vista Pro 80 graphite, True Temper Dynamic Gold steel both in R, S, X

[Big-Wiesy]

That's what I wanted to hear! I have only seen a few reviews and they said it was a great club. If it looks like the V-Steel, thats awesome and to be able to move the weights to get your specific ball flight is great. I REALLY want this fairway wood.

[themouth1]

I just bought one of these and I have to say that so far, I am impressed. It is long and very easy to hit from the tee and fairway. Has anyone else tried this thing?

[hungrymarine]

I think it is probably one of the best fairway woods I've ever hit. The sound/feel at impact is pure and the directional control is excellent. I've always thought about buying one except I have a hard time paying that much for a fairway wood. I might pick one up when the new ones hit the shelves and the old one drops in price.

[themouth1]

I've always thought about buying one except I have a hard time paying that much for a fairway wood. I might pick one up when the new ones hit the shelves and the old one drops in price.

 

Speaking to the RM Rep, the price will not drop. They did not replace this in the new line up. The steel TP (if it is coming) is a long way down the road (for TM that could be a week or so:) I hated shelling out the money but, after hitting it, I had to have it. I am far from a TM ho but, this thing is great. I figured that if I passed it up, I would probably buy another two or three fairway woods looking for one as good and then probably buy this anyway....Maybe I saved myself a buck or two... :lol:

[klpra]

I've always thought about buying one except I have a hard time paying that much for a fairway wood. I might pick one up when the new ones hit the shelves and the old one drops in price.

 

Speaking to the RM Rep, the price will not drop. They did not replace this in the new line up. The steel TP (if it is coming) is a long way down the road (for TM that could be a week or so:) I hated shelling out the money but, after hitting it, I had to have it. I am far from a TM ho but, this thing is great. I figured that if I passed it up, I would probably buy another two or three fairway woods looking for one as good and then probably buy this anyway....Maybe I saved myself a buck or two... :lol:

 

Are you playing the stock weight set up?

[themouth1]

I cut it down 3/4" and now have it set up with two 10 gram weights. The swing weight is perfect and I kill it from the ground.