r7 Steel

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TaylorMade r7 Steel
Golf Monthly Verdict

Lovely compact looks will appeal to better players and those keen to manouvre their wood shots. Very good golf club with a very solid feel here at impact. Those seeking the solace of a larger head may prefer the sister titanium model.

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    This club produces a very solid feel at impact.

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Compact head with 2g and 14g weights that can be switched to produce up to a 15-yard variation in lateral flight from neutral to draw. Relatively shallow face makes it easy to launch; stock shaft promises a mid-launch, mid spin directory.

Neil Tappin
Editor

In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he has also presented many Golf Monthly videos looking at all areas of the game from Tour player interviews to the rules of golf. 

Throughout his time with the brand he has also covered equipment launches that date back well over a decade. He clearly remembers the launch of the Callaway and Nike square drivers as well as the white TaylorMade driver families, such as the RocketBallz! If you take a look at the Golf Monthly YouTube channel, you'll see his equipment videos dating back over a decade! He has also conducted 'What's In The Bag' interviews with many of the game's best players like Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm. Over the years, Neil has tested a vast array of products in each category and at drastically different price-points. 

Neil is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade Stealth Plus Fairway Wood: Titleist TSR2 Hybrid: Titleist TS3 Irons: PING Blueprint S (4&5), PING Blueprint T (6-PW) Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM7 50˚, 54˚, 60˚ Putter: Odyssey Triple Track Ten Ball: Titleist Pro V1X