TaylorMade r7 vs TaylorMade r7 XD
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | r7 loft | r7 XD loft | r7 lie | r7 XD lie | r7 length | r7 XD length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | — | 60 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 20 | — | 61 | — | 38.75 | — |
| 4 | 22 | — | 61.5 | — | 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 | 45 | 44 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | — | 64.5 | — | 35.5 | — |
| SW | 55 | 54 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 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 XD
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the r7 is 32° and the r7 XD is 32°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the r7 XD averages 0.3° stronger, with the largest gap at the PW (45° vs 44°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 44°; 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 runs 2-iron to LW (12 clubs), the r7 XD 5-iron to SW (7 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.
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.
The r7 XD came out 3 years after the r7, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The r7 XD is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° 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 r7 XD specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade r7 stronger lofted than the r7 XD?
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 and r7 XD?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (32° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the PW, and 2 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade r7 and r7 XD 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 and r7 XD have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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