TaylorMade r7 vs TaylorMade r7 TP
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | r7 loft | r7 TP loft | r7 lie | r7 TP lie | r7 length | r7 TP length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | 18 | 60 | 58 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 20 | 21 | 61 | 59 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 22 | 24 | 61.5 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 25 | 27 | 62 | 60.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 28 | 31 | 62.5 | 61 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 32 | 35 | 63 | 61.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 36 | 39 | 63.5 | 62 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 40 | 43 | 64 | 62.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 45 | 47 | 64.5 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 51 | 64.5 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64.5 | 63 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | — | 64.5 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- r7
- r7 TP
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the r7 is 32° and the r7 TP is 35°, a 3° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the r7 should carry roughly 9 to 12 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the r7 TP. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the r7 TP averages 1.8° weaker, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (28° vs 31°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the r7 TP 7-iron sits 1.5° flatter (63° vs 61.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the r7 runs 2-iron to LW (12 clubs), the r7 TP 2-iron to SW (11 clubs).
The r7 is a game improvement iron and the r7 TP a players iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The r7 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The r7 TP trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Both heads are listed 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 TP is the weaker-lofted set — up to 3° weaker than the r7. 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 specs and TaylorMade r7 TP specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade r7 stronger lofted than the r7 TP?
Yes. The TaylorMade r7 7-iron is 32° against 35° for the r7 TP, 3° stronger, which is worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade r7 and r7 TP?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (32° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 6-iron, and 9 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade r7 or the r7 TP?
The TaylorMade r7. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The r7 TP is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the TaylorMade r7 and r7 TP have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade r7 is 63° lie and 36.75 inches, the r7 TP 61.5° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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