Well, strap on your retro visor and dust off your flip phone, you fairway-flogging time travelers—TaylorMade’s R7 Quad Mini Driver has zapped onto the scene like a caddie with a DeLorean, and I’m more jazzed than a divot-digger spotting a mullet at the 19th hole! Launched April 15, 2025, this $480 nod to the iconic 2004 R7 Quad—clocking in at a svelte 305cc—marries movable-weight wizardry with enough modern tech to make your slice feel like a vintage vinyl comeback. I’ve been shanking balls since my swing was more bogey than birdie, so let’s tee up this mini marvel and see if it’s my ticket to greatness—or just a stylish shank to yesteryear!
Pros
- Adjustable Weight System: Four movable weights provide six trajectory settings for spin and shot shape control.
- Infinity Carbon Crown: Saves weight to enhance stability and align with modern Qi35 aesthetics.
- Versatile Lofts: 11.5° and 13.5° options suit tee and fairway shots for varied players.
- Nostalgic Design: Faithfully recreates R7 Quad’s iconic look, appealing to gear enthusiasts.
Cons
- Premium Price: $480 may deter golfers seeking budget-friendly alternatives.
- Limited Stock: Pre-order rush and finite supply risk quick sellouts.
- Right-Hand Bias: 13.5° loft unavailable for left-handed players.
- Niche Appeal: Smaller 305cc head might not suit those preferring full-size drivers.
The TaylorMade R7 Quad Mini Driver, announced on April 15, 2025, is a limited-edition release available for pre-order at taylormadegolf.com, with retail availability starting May 1, 2025, for $480. Inspired by the 2004 R7 and R7 SuperQuad, which notched over 30 pro wins including Retief Goosen’s U.S. Open, this 305cc club blends nostalgic design with contemporary performance. It features a four-weight adjustable system—two 13-gram and two 4-gram weights—offering six trajectory settings to tweak spin, distance, and shot shape, a hallmark of the original’s Movable Weight Technology.
The club incorporates TaylorMade’s infinity carbon crown, reducing top-end mass to optimize weight distribution for stability and efficiency, aligning it aesthetically with the 2025 Qi35 metalwood family. Available in 11.5° (right- and left-handed) and 13.5° (right-handed only) lofts, it’s designed for versatility off the tee or fairway, filling the gap between a driver and fairway wood. The smaller head size promotes workability, while the adjustable weights allow golfers to bias mass toward the heel or toe, dialing in fades or draws as needed.
Priced at $480, it’s a premium offering, reflecting its collectible appeal and advanced tech, with additional weights available for further tuning. The club’s aesthetic mimics the original R7 Quad’s underside, stirring nostalgia for golfers who swung its predecessor, while its performance aims to compete with modern mini drivers like TaylorMade’s BRNR series. Stock is limited, and pre-orders are expected to move quickly given the buzz around its Masters-week debut and TaylorMade’s history of fast-selling retro drops.
Dash to taylormadegolf.com and pre-order the R7 Quad Mini—your swing’s craving the throwback vibe, and this club won’t wait for your next wayward whack! Pre-Order Now and Tee Up Nostalgia!
