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New Versions of the r7 from TaylorMade

Monday December 12, 2005
taylormade r7 425 tp driver The latest versions of the r7 Quad driver from TaylorMade hit pro shops this month: the r7 425 and r7 425 TP drivers. The "425" refers to the drivers' clubhead volume of 425cc; the "TP" refers to TaylorMade's Tour Preferred lineup, aimed at highly skilled players.

Both new versions of the r7 feature 28 grams of moveable weight, configurable in two widely spaced weight ports. Depending on the combination of weights used, the center of gravity of the r7 425 and r7 425 TP can be moved laterally up to five millimeters. According to TaylorMade, robot testing shows that a lateral difference of 13 yards can be achieved when the weights are set to promote the maximum amount of draw or fade.

The new versions also offer greater difference in trajectory compared to the original r7 Quad, and more forgiveness. The TP version comes with a slightly open clubface, and TP clubs are identical in construction to the clubs used by TaylorMade's Tour staff.

The r7 425 TP carries an MSRP of $1,000. The "regular" r7 425 carries an MSRP of $500. More info

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