Taylor made Drivers: Burner 460cc or R7 Quad?

Question

I'm a mid-90's golfer and plan to have this thing for at least 5 years. Let me know if you need any more information to make a suggestion... Thanks for the help.

Answer 1

The Burner defietly. It makes you hit high if you hit the ball low. also it has good feedback when you hit it good. It has maxed out distance too. if you have a golf headquarters or something like that you can try them out there.

Answer 2

Head to your local pro shop and try them out. There are so many variables in choosing a club that you really need to try them for yourself. Even better: get a clubfitting. You may find that the TaylorMades are not the best choice for you and your game. The last time I went in to get a driver, I ended up with one I had never considered, turned out to be better for my game, and was cheaper too.

Answer 3

Get the Quad. You have a unique opportunity to change characteristics of the club as your swing changes a little, making it more useful in the long run.

Answer 4

My guess would be that since you are a mid-90's golfer you have a swing speed between 90 and 100 mph.  The way the burner is set up is an oversized address area, a deep face height, high lauch and a mid grade spin, which is set up for optimal forgiveness.  The R7 Quad I would recommend a swing speed of atleast 100 mph, that and there are a lot of variables with the adjustments that can be made.  I have hit the burner and it is real easy to hit, the Quad is a nice driver aimed at a lower handicapped.  I would go to a golf shop that has the booth with the screen you can hit into that measure swing speed and distance, but the Burner is probably the driver best suited for your skill level.  Hope this helps!

Answer 5

There is no doubt here. Go for the BURNER. I have had it for about 4 months and it's beautiful. Not suggesting that you'll get more distance, but the club is very forgiving. Mine is regular and i think 10.5%.

Answer 6

I'm in mid-80's but i have a R5 duel. If i were you i would get the burner because they have done more studies with it. I'm not sure if you get golf magazine but it is supposed to be good for the people in the 90's

Answer 7

Probably the Burner is a better option.  The off the rack shaft is 50 gms as opposed to 65 for the R7 allowing you to increase your club head speed slightly. When I was in the market for a new driver I tried both the R7 and the burner and I prefered the Burner hands down over the R7.    I found that I had to work much harder for a good drive with the R7 whereas after only a few attempts with the Burner I was striking the ball cleanly.    What you need to do though is go to your local pro and try them both.  Most good courses will have a TaylorMade fitting center at the practice facility.  I think the Burner is a little cheaper if that matters.