TaylorMade employed the use of “Ultra-Thin Wall Technology,” which allowed the walls of the clubhead to be reduced to 0.6 mm. Last, there is a change in the weight dispersion and thus the neutral center of gravity. Both versions of the REAX shaft are designed to help keep the shaft from deforming – and losing energy – during the swing. Meanwhile, the r7 425 TP version will have a different REAX shaft with Fujikura’s Rombax technology, which stretches the entire length of the shaft. There is an area of the midsection of the shaft that is reinforced by two high-grade woven graphite strands. To explain the new shaft, I’ll defer to our resident industry expert Donald MacKenzie and a previous column when he scooped the info on the new r7s before everyone else. The next big change is the introduction of a Fujikura REAX shaft. The r7 460 has two movable weights, one each towards the toe and heel of the head. If you are stepping up and playing the TP version (and ponying up the extra $400), it comes with 12 movable weights, providing even more flexibility and options.
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While MWT is not an addition to the r7 line, TaylorMade has moved the TLC ports further apart in the 425, increasing not only stability but the forgiveness of the driver. First are the changes to the Movable Weight Technology (MWT). While the size change from the r7 Quad to 425 is relatively minor, there are a few other changes that stand out in this revision. The 425cc clubhead puts the r7 425 right between the r7 Quad and the r5 Dual (450cc), both literally and in appearance. The TaylorMade r7 425 takes the r7 line from 400cc – the size of the 2005 r7 Quad – to 425cc. TaylorMade worked with Fujikura to custom-build this shaft for the new r7 clubheads. The much, much improved Fujikura REAX stock shaft. Read on to find out if that’s what we found. For $399 a pop, one would expect a solid club with excellent performance. I’ve spent a few months with the r7 425 as well as the larger r7 460. I’ve been using a Titleist 983K and then a 905S for years, and I’ve come to appreciate the traditional pear-shaped design and playability in the Titleist drivers. Even with the new Nike SasQuatch and the highly anticipated rollout of the Titleist 905R, the new r7 still seems to be the talk of the industry. While it is rare to see a new driver accepted so quickly by tour players, the new r7 425 was in the bag of nine players at the season-opening Mercedes Championship. More recently the r5 and the r7 quad have been found worldwide in the bags of Tour professionals and amateurs alike.
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The 300 series driver was #1 on tour in 20 and TaylorMade followed with the successful r500. When it comes to the tee ball, TaylorMade leads, it does not follow.