TaylorMade r7 Draw vs TaylorMade r7
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | r7 Draw loft | r7 loft | r7 Draw lie | r7 lie | r7 Draw length | r7 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 18 | — | 60 | — | 39.25 |
| 3 | 19 | 20 | 61 | 61 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 22 | 22 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 25 | 25 | 62 | 62 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 28 | 28 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 32 | 32 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 36 | 36 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 44 | 45 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 49 | 50 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 55 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 59 | 60 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- r7 Draw
- r7
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the r7 Draw is 32° and the r7 is 32°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the r7 averages 0.5° weaker, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (19° vs 20°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the r7 Draw runs 3-iron to LW (11 clubs), the r7 2-iron to LW (12 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The r7 Draw is listed as investment cast, multi-material and the r7 as investment cast. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
Both sets were introduced in 2006, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: TaylorMade designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The r7 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the r7 Draw. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade r7 Draw specs and TaylorMade r7 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade r7 Draw stronger lofted than the r7?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 32°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade r7 Draw and r7?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (32° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and 5 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade r7 Draw and r7 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the TaylorMade r7 Draw and r7 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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