Comments on: TaylorMade r7 Limited TP Driver Review http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/taylormade_r7_limited_tp_driver_review Golf News, Reviews, and Commentary Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:05:56 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: PRM http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/taylormade_r7_limited_tp_driver_review#comment-18889 PRM Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:52:45 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=5308#comment-18889 I've had every driver made it seems. I wasn't at a practice center where Taylormade had a Demo Van out and I was bantering with the rep that I havent hit their drivers since the 320i. He finally took me aside and said amongst the Tmade crew the secret was the R7 Limited TP. He said its the hottest club they have and if you can find one get it. I happened upon one at a local Roger Dunns in a used barrel all alone, brand new still wrapped for $249.00. Hands down the best driver for me I've ever owned. Simply stated 20-25yds farther and straight. When my previous drives would start falling this is still climbing. Only 25 yds you may ask, but a 9 iron instead of a 7 or better yet a 6 instead of a 4, yes its a big difference. We wont even talk about being in the fairway at 280 rather than stuffed under a tree at 220. Its good...real good. I've had every driver made it seems. I wasn't at a practice center where Taylormade had a Demo Van out and I was bantering with the rep that I havent hit their drivers since the 320i. He finally took me aside and said amongst the Tmade crew the secret was the R7 Limited TP. He said its the hottest club they have and if you can find one get it. I happened upon one at a local Roger Dunns in a used barrel all alone, brand new still wrapped for $249.00. Hands down the best driver for me I've ever owned.

Simply stated 20-25yds farther and straight. When my previous drives would start falling this is still climbing. Only 25 yds you may ask, but a 9 iron instead of a 7 or better yet a 6 instead of a 4, yes its a big difference. We wont even talk about being in the fairway at 280 rather than stuffed under a tree at 220.

Its good...real good.

]]> By: Jerry M http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/taylormade_r7_limited_tp_driver_review#comment-18408 Jerry M Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:46:19 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=5308#comment-18408 I've been playing the R5 for the past few seasons. I'm not a long hitter as my typical distance is approx. 230 yards. Last weekend I borrowed a friends R7 Limited and loved it. My shortest drive was 240 and hit most 260 and two drives at 280. I usually hit a fade and tend to end up on the right side of the fairway. I'm not sure how the weights were set, but my fade was minimal and ALL drives right around centre. Whatever the technical details, the reality was all the proof I needed. I've been playing the R5 for the past few seasons. I'm not a long hitter as my typical distance is approx. 230 yards. Last weekend I borrowed a friends R7 Limited and loved it. My shortest drive was 240 and hit most 260 and two drives at 280. I usually hit a fade and tend to end up on the right side of the fairway. I'm not sure how the weights were set, but my fade was minimal and ALL drives right around centre. Whatever the technical details, the reality was all the proof I needed.

]]> By: Jim Moore http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/taylormade_r7_limited_tp_driver_review#comment-18012 Jim Moore Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:01:48 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=5308#comment-18012 George's review is right on the money. I have a R7 Limited TP, 10.5 with the Rombax shaft and find it to be one of the most appealing TMs ever. My previous favorite was a 540XD TP followed by the R5 TP. I have played tried/virtually every TM model since the original 12 degree, including the R9 and this one is a gem. The sound it makes is non metallic, almost fiber insert on persimmon. Even with my cache of TLC weights I could not find a weight combo that would produce a fade. However, tweaking the weights does change the trajectory. More weight in the back port sends the ball higher. The draws I hit with this club are muted and manageable, so far. I like a driver that's about 44.5 inches and plan to cut this down and adjust the weighting. That should also cut down on the left bias issue with my swing. A fine club and a really cool, understated headcover. George's review is right on the money. I have a R7 Limited TP, 10.5 with the Rombax shaft and find it to be one of the most appealing TMs ever. My previous favorite was a 540XD TP followed by the R5 TP. I have played tried/virtually every TM model since the original 12 degree, including the R9 and this one is a gem. The sound it makes is non metallic, almost fiber insert on persimmon. Even with my cache of TLC weights I could not find a weight combo that would produce a fade. However, tweaking the weights does change the trajectory. More weight in the back port sends the ball higher. The draws I hit with this club are muted and manageable, so far. I like a driver that's about 44.5 inches and plan to cut this down and adjust the weighting. That should also cut down on the left bias issue with my swing. A fine club and a really cool, understated headcover.

]]> By: al http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/taylormade_r7_limited_tp_driver_review#comment-17215 al Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:30:46 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=5308#comment-17215 [quote comment="17214"]Having played the R580XD for several years, I decided to look at replacing it. It does what I need it to do, but seems heavier then other newer TM drivers and I like that. If you were to compare the two, would the R7 Limited be a better choice for a 60 yr old with a lowering ss? Thanks for any thoughts.[/quote] What do you mean by a lower ss? Some seniors consider mid- 90s slow. Anyway, i had an extra 45 gram stock shaft from a R7 CGB MAX and i put it in the limited head. This shaft is a proprietary Mitsubishi "Bassara", a nice $300 piece of graphite. While it is soooo light, it has a mid-bend point and the combo is a killer. My ss is high 80s to low 090s and this is my longest Taylor yet !!!!!! David Sperry said on June 29, 2009:

Having played the R580XD for several years, I decided to look at replacing it. It does what I need it to do, but seems heavier then other newer TM drivers and I like that. If you were to compare the two, would the R7 Limited be a better choice for a 60 yr old with a lowering ss?

Thanks for any thoughts.

What do you mean by a lower ss? Some seniors consider mid- 90s slow.
Anyway, i had an extra 45 gram stock shaft from a R7 CGB MAX and i put it in the limited head. This shaft is a proprietary Mitsubishi "Bassara", a nice $300 piece of graphite.

While it is soooo light, it has a mid-bend point and the combo is a killer. My ss is high 80s to low 090s and this is my longest Taylor yet !!!!!!

]]> By: David Sperry http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/taylormade_r7_limited_tp_driver_review#comment-17214 David Sperry Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:59:53 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=5308#comment-17214 Having played the R580XD for several years, I decided to look at replacing it. It does what I need it to do, but seems heavier then other newer TM drivers and I like that. If you were to compare the two, would the R7 Limited be a better choice for a 60 yr old with a lowering ss? Thanks for any thoughts. Having played the R580XD for several years, I decided to look at replacing it. It does what I need it to do, but seems heavier then other newer TM drivers and I like that. If you were to compare the two, would the R7 Limited be a better choice for a 60 yr old with a lowering ss?

Thanks for any thoughts.

]]> By: Joe http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/taylormade_r7_limited_tp_driver_review#comment-17139 Joe Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:37:47 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=5308#comment-17139 I bought the r7 limited from golf galaxy (left hander 10.5) and found this is a great club with e mono shaft.. will buy again I bought the r7 limited from golf galaxy (left hander 10.5) and found this is a great club with e mono shaft.. will buy again

]]> By: JT http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/taylormade_r7_limited_tp_driver_review#comment-17120 JT Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:10:03 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=5308#comment-17120 Being a current R7 Quad Driver user & non liker of the current crop of 460cc monstrosity's but interested in new technology - Is this a much better driver then the Quad? Assuming it is a little more forgiving & sounds as if it may hit the ball higher? And also would you be able to use weights from the Quad in the Limited to tailor your settings a bit more….thanks in advance any feedback, good review. Being a current R7 Quad Driver user & non liker of the current crop of 460cc monstrosity's but interested in new technology - Is this a much better driver then the Quad? Assuming it is a little more forgiving & sounds as if it may hit the ball higher? And also would you be able to use weights from the Quad in the Limited to tailor your settings a bit more….thanks in advance any feedback, good review.

]]> By: Lew http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/taylormade_r7_limited_tp_driver_review#comment-16824 Lew Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:51:24 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=5308#comment-16824 :smile: So far the r7 Limited outperforms the r9 by a lot. The Sound, Feel, and Distance does it Big time. And its very light. Compared to the r9, which is kind of heavy. I'll continue using my r9 from time to time. I'm playing Grayhawk, Eagle Mtn, and Ocotillo in AZ next week with my r7 limited... :smile:
So far the r7 Limited outperforms the r9 by a lot.

The Sound, Feel, and Distance does it Big time. And its very light. Compared to the r9, which is kind of heavy.

I'll continue using my r9 from time to time. I'm playing Grayhawk, Eagle Mtn, and Ocotillo in AZ next week with my r7 limited...

]]> By: al http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/taylormade_r7_limited_tp_driver_review#comment-16613 al Mon, 25 May 2009 23:51:18 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=5308#comment-16613 Just one add on, nothing to do with the club itself. Just received my free shoes. They are last years powerbands with mesh on the upper half of the shoe. Quite a bit lighter than the all leather powerbands and the mesh keeps the footies a lot cooler on hot days, just don't wear them in the rain. Too bad the promo has ended. Just one add on, nothing to do with the club itself. Just received my free shoes.
They are last years powerbands with mesh on the upper half of the shoe. Quite a bit lighter than the all leather powerbands and the mesh keeps the footies a lot cooler on hot days, just don't wear them in the rain.

Too bad the promo has ended.

]]> By: jordan miles http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/taylormade_r7_limited_tp_driver_review#comment-16606 jordan miles Mon, 25 May 2009 20:05:19 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=5308#comment-16606 i love the r7 limited tp it's great value but i don't like the shaft i like the orgininal lite shaft i don't have the strength to hold that kind of shaft :grin: i love the r7 limited tp it's great value but i don't like the shaft i like the orgininal lite shaft i don't have the strength to hold that kind of shaft :grin:

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