Archive for October 27th, 2008

TaylorMade R7 425 vs Original R7 Quad

As a current TaylorMade R7 Quad owner, it’s hard to conceive that the new TaylorMade R7 425 Quad could be that much better than the original. We’ll I did some research and I was pleasantly surprised that TaylorMade was able to squeeze more out of the new R7 425 Quad. While this isn’t quite a TaylorMade R7 425 review, it does provide some details on why the new one performs better.Here are the nitty-gritty details between the R7 425 Quad vs. R7 Quad: – 17% more movable weight- 7% increase in MOI – 45% larger span of horizontal CG movement – 30% broader range of lateral shot adjustment – 13% increase in backspin-rate adjustment – 9.3% larger address footprint – 25% thinner clubhead walls / 40% thinner than the average cast metalwood – 33% lower CG location relative to the center of the clubfaceAll of the above means that the R7 425 TaylorMade Driver promotes a wider change in shot-shape and trajectory; is more forgiving; and visually encourages increased confidence.When comparing the two I found the new one engineered to deliver more of a draw when the cartridges are positioned for a draw. The R7 425 Quad also produces a higher launch angle to promote a higher flight when the cartridges are positioned for a high-neutral trajectory.Another big difference between the R7 425 Quad and the original is the center of gravity location relative to the center of the club face. The new 425 has a CG position 3.3 mm [...]