TaylorMade r7 vs TaylorMade M4
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
TaylorMade r7investment cast · stainless steelTaylorMade M4investment cast with RIBCOR and Speed Pocket · stainless steel
Specification comparison
| Club | r7 loft | M4 loft | r7 lie | M4 lie | r7 length | M4 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | — | 60 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 20 | — | 61 | — | 38.75 | — |
| 4 | 22 | 19 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 25 | 21.5 | 62 | 62 | 37.75 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 28 | 25 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 32 | 28.5 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 33 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 38 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 43.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 49 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 54 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | 59 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The M4 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3.5° stronger than the r7 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 specs and TaylorMade M4 specs.