TaylorMade r7 CGB Max vs TaylorMade M CGB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | r7 CGB Max loft | M CGB loft | r7 CGB Max lie | M CGB lie | r7 CGB Max length | M CGB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | — | 61 | — | 38.75 | — |
| 4 | 21 | 20.5 | 61.5 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.88 |
| 5 | 23 | 23 | 62 | 61.75 | 37.75 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 26 | 26 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.63 |
| 7 | 30 | 29.5 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 33.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 38 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 43 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 49 | 48.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 54 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 59 | — | 64.5 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- r7 CGB Max
- M CGB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the r7 CGB Max is 30° and the M CGB is 29.5°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the M CGB should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the r7 CGB Max. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the M CGB averages 0.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the 9-iron (39° vs 38°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the M CGB 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the r7 CGB Max runs 3-iron to LW (11 clubs), the M CGB 4-iron to SW (9 clubs).
The r7 CGB Max is a super game improvement iron and the M CGB a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The r7 CGB Max is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The M CGB trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
The r7 CGB Max is listed as investment cast, multi-material and the M CGB as investment cast with face slots, Speed Pocket and milled tungsten weights. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
There are 10 years between these sets (2007 and 2017), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 30° to 29.5°.
Which should you choose?
The M CGB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the r7 CGB Max on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade r7 CGB Max specs and TaylorMade M CGB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade r7 CGB Max stronger lofted than the M CGB?
No. The M CGB is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 29.5° against 30° for the TaylorMade r7 CGB Max, 0.5° stronger and worth about 2 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade r7 CGB Max and M CGB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (30° vs 29.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 9-iron, and 6 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade r7 CGB Max or the M CGB?
The TaylorMade r7 CGB Max. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The M CGB is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the TaylorMade r7 CGB Max and M CGB have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade r7 CGB Max is 63° lie and 36.75 inches, the M CGB 63° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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