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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
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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. 

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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

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