TaylorMade has launched the R7 Quad Mini Driver – inspired by one of the most popular drivers in the company’s history.
The R7 Quad Mini Driver (RRP £399) builds on the popularity of mini drivers on the PGA Tour and among amateurs, with engineers aiming to push the envelope of what’s possible in terms of tech and performance by looking at what has worked in the past.
Released in 2004, the R7 was one of the most popular drivers in TaylorMade history. It captured more than 30 wins worldwide, including the 2004 US Open.
The R7 was also the first driver to incorporate TaylorMade’s Movable Weight Technology. The R7 Quad Mini Driver – which has 13.5° of loft – incorporates that same technology, allowing golfers to dial in spin, distance, trajectory and shot shape with precise centre of gravity (CG) placement. The Quad Weighting System includes two 13g and two 4g weights with two ports at the back of the clubhead and one each on the toe and heel.
By moving weight and CG toward the front of the club, golfers create a more penetrating ball flight that’s ideal for maximising distance. Conversely, placing more weight in the back of the club and moving the CG accordingly in that direction, golfers find enhanced control and ease of use from the turf. Additional weights can also be purchased for an even greater range of adjustability.
The mini driver also incorporates a satin Infinity Carbon Crown, which allows engineers to save and relocate weight to other parts of the head where it is used more efficiently. There’s also Twist Face, which helps golfers maintain tighter downrange dispersion, especially on mishits. Speed Pocket meanwhile increases face flexion and rebound at impact to enhance ball speed and launch, especially on shots struck low on the face. The mini driver comes with a stock Fujikura Speeder MD (Mini Driver) shaft (43.75ins) which has been designed to help keep spin rates low while boosting stability without adding weight.
