Not too long ago, irons had all the forgiveness of a brick wall, and mis-hits
with them were about as much fun as running headfirst into one. Not so the
latest offering from TaylorMade, the r7 CGB Max.Four tungsten weights and a
hollow top line move 
the center of gravity deep into the clubhead, resulting in
the company’s most forgiving iron. It is also its longest, thanks to an
ultralight graphite shaft and thin, flexible face. Of course, all this
technology doesn’t come cheap. At $195 per club ($172 steel), CGB Max is
TaylorMade’s most expensive iron.
“It’s a great time to be a mid-handicap
golfer,” says a 15. “I hit a lot of thin shots with this club that still
finished on or near the green.”
MSRP: $1,560 (4–SW with graphite shaft)
