Not to let Callaway’s I-MIX system go unchallenged, TaylorMade has announced it’s own interchangeable shaft system; the r7 CGB Max Limited Driver.

Taking things a step beyond the Callaway offering, the TaylorMade set comes complete with the new CGB Max head, 9 weights, and 3 shafts.

The head on the CGB MAX Limited is a brand new, slightly more rounded version of the current CG MAX (which debuted the end of last season), which gives it a more traditional appearance (like a slightly elongated SuperQuad). It features 3 weight ports making for an astounding 357 possible combinations. When you factor in the 3 shafts, you’re left with 1,071 possible combinations. That’s nearly one new combination a day for 3 years. Where do I sign up?

The key to this set is really the variety of the included shafts.

• The Matrix Ozik XCon has a medium-soft tip to promote high launch angles and low spin rates. At only 55 grams (like the stock shaft on last year’s Burner), if you can control it, you should be able to generate some serious ball speed.
• The Mitsubishi Diamana White Board is a 65 gram shaft with a firm tip. This is the low launch shaft of the bunch, and my personal favorite. Mitsubishi shafts are know for there feel and stability, and I don’t expect the White Board will play any differently.
• The Fujikura Rombax has been the stock TaylorMade shaft for the last couple of years. The Rombax is a medium launch shaft, which at 75 grams should produce greater accuracy for most players.

Listen, I own a SuperQuad, and I love it - there isn’t another driver on the market I’d trade it for, but… When TaylorMade says they’ve got a new and improved version with interchangeable shafts, and more weights, with the same gorgeous look as the SuperQuad, you bet I’m going to pay attention.

I would love to own this set (although I might swap out the Rombax for a Aldila VS Proto), and I know I’m not the only one, but how many of us can swing the $1000 it’s going to take to bring this kit home.

If you’ve got the upfront money, and/or you can commit to using the same head for 3-4 years (that’s not me), an annual shaft update would represent a significant savings over the cost of an annual driver upgrade. Food for thought I suppose.

As stated above, the TaylorMade CGB Max Limited set is expected to retail for just under $1000 when it hits stores in April.

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