Taylormade M6 Vs Taylormade R7 Irons Comparison Overview

The M6 irons were sort of the forerunner for the now-famous SIM and SIM Max irons. The M6’s are geared towards players of “all skill levels” according to Taylormade. In our experience though, even clubs that were made with all kinds of players in mind are usually more beneficial to one or two types of players.

To find out exactly who could benefit the most from the features of the M6 irons, we tested against another very popular, tried and true set of Taylormade game improvement irons: the Taylormade R7’s.

Taylormade M6 Irons Overview

Nowadays, the M6 irons are much more affordable than when they came out. But are they still valuable?

One of the things we like best about the Taylormade R7 irons is that they allow mid to high handicappers land the green from greater distance. So we tested the M6 irons on that criteria. We found that the M6’s produce a lower launch.

Spin wasn’t very high in the long irons so combined with the piercing trajectory, they tended to roll out a little too much. Our high handicap testers were having a hard time keeping their balls on the green with the 5-iron in this set even when they made contact with the green.

That being said, the M6 irons with the Speed Bridge and Speed Pocket channel did provide distance comparable to the Taylormade R7 irons.

Taylormade R7 Irons Overview

Picking up the Taylormade R7 again felt like getting reacquainted with an old friend.

The Taylormade R7 are big ol’ irons. Maybe not as big as say the Callaway Big Berthas; but pretty darn close. They feel wieldy in the hand but they are a bit on the heavy side. The Taylormade R7 irons feature inverted cone technology so they are pretty forgiving.

They also have wide soles and look great at point of address for beginners and high handicappers. The Taylormade R7’s flew an average of 8 yards farther than the M6 irons too – and that was a number pooled from high handicap tester data. These irons are still amazingly long and forgiving.

The Taylormade M6 irons give a better feel and have a more traditional look around the green though so we would say they are more for mid handicap players. The Taylormade R7 irons are still excellent distance irons for beginners and high handicappers.

Taylormade M6 – First Impressions

The Taylormade M6 irons represented a significant break through in the world of golf with the introduction of the speed bridge which adds stability, ball speed and smooth impacts, even on mishits.

The sweet spot on the M6 is massive, allowing you to hit it straight and far consistently.

While there is excellent forgiveness in the clubs, they are certainly built for ball speed and distance and that is the main reason for the speed bridge and the Speed pocket on the underside of the club and filling in the cavity on the ball.

The face is ‘Speed Injection’ for an amazing connection with the ball and better distance.

A deep undercut and low COG allow an easy launch and the High MOI of the irons maximizes speed and performance.

Still, one of the best iron sets on the market, for sure.

Taylormade R7 Irons First Impressions

A Legendary Set Of Taylormade Game Improvement Irons that are still popular in 2022, many years after their release.

The Taylormade R7’s first popped up in 2015 and marked a big leap forward in game improvement irons across the entire range of irons available at the time.

The Irons have large heads and thick, chunky topline that offers impressive distance but also a larger area for straight shots and forgiveness.

The cavity backs are really deep on the irons which allows for smoother shots and less vibration on impact.

Inverted cone technology which has survived to this day, strecthes the sweet spot along the face and you can hit these irons pretty much anywhere along the face and get a long, straight shot.

The irons are also nicely designed and because of all these reasons mashed together alongside the excellent price you can pick them up for second hand, ensures that these irons remain very popular, even to this day.

M6 Irons – Selling Points

Speed Bridge Technology
Speed Pocket
Deep undercut
Massive Sweet Spot
Competitive Price

Taylormade R7 Selling Points

Wide Club Face
Very Forgiving
Minimal Vibrations On Mishits
Well Priced Second Hand
Competitive On Performance With Newer Irons
Invterted Cone Technology
Great Distance

Who Are The M6 Irons For

The M6 irons are going to be perfect for anybody who is getting into the game but are also going to provide a ton of performance for golfers of any ability.

Whether you are a high or a mid handicapper, the M6 irons are some of the best irons around for distance and forgiveness and are now available at a more competitive price point.

If you want to get more feel with a players iron as a better player would be one of the only reasons not to use the M6 irons or if you are looking for something specific.

The Family Of Irons

The M6 builds on the success of the M series which has changed the landscape for iron performance for the entire game with Iconic clubs like the M2 and M4 Irons as well.

Distance: 96/100

Accuracy: 95/100

Forgiveness: 94/100

Feel And Control: 90/100

Overall Score: 95/100

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Who Are The R7 Irons For

There is no doubt that the R7’s are aimed towards the high handicap golfer who needs as much help with their iron play as possible.

If you are using a players set and are used to missing left or right then having a look at the R7’s can be a wise move on your part.

Due to the fact these irons have been around for ages, you can pick them up for next to nothing online, just make sure that the heads are in good condition before you make the purchase.

Overall these irons are still incredibly popular for anybody hoping to improve their game in the near future and hit those high handicap levels as quickly as possible.