TaylorMade r7 vs TaylorMade r7 XD
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
TaylorMade r7investment cast · stainless steelTaylorMade r7 XDinvestment cast · stainless steel with a soft aluminum dampening web
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.
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.