The TaylorMade r7 XD fairway wood has a bonded/fixed hosel. Factory lofts range from 15° to 24°. The captured lie angles range from 58.5° to 60°. Tune flight through strike, ball position, shaft fit and the correct factory head.
TaylorMade Fairway Wood Tuning Guide
r7 XD
Fixed hosel • 2009
FixedHosel
15°–24°Factory loft
58.5°–60°Factory lie
Setup / fitMain tuning method
Historical spec note: The source workbook marks these loft/lie figures as estimated or reconstructed. Use them as an era reference rather than an exact factory measurement for a specific surviving club.
What can you adjust?
| Loft / lie by wrench | No. Do not use a TaylorMade sleeve chart on a bonded head. |
|---|---|
| Ball position | Yes. Slightly forward usually raises flight; slightly back tends to flatten it. |
| Shaft / playing length | Yes through normal club fitting. |
| Factory loft | Choose another head in the family where available. |
Check strike before changing the club
| High face | Often raises launch and lowers spin. |
|---|---|
| Low face | Often lowers launch and adds spin. Check strike before adding loft. |
| Heel | Can add fade or slice gear effect. |
| Toe | Can add draw or hook gear effect. |
If it launches too low
- Check low-face contact first.
- Move the ball slightly forward and re-test.
- If static loft is still wrong, choose a higher-loft factory head rather than trying to rotate the bonded hosel.
If it launches too high
- Check high-face contact and ball position.
- If needed, choose a lower-loft factory head.
Factory specs
| Loft specs | 3W 15°; 5W 18°; 7W 21°; 9W 24° |
|---|---|
| Lie specs | 3W 58.5°; 5W 59°; 7W 59.5°; 9W 60° |
Disclaimer: TaylorMade specifications and head construction can vary by year, loft, handedness and region. Confirm your exact club with TaylorMade documentation before attempting any mechanical adjustment.