Cleveland TA7 Tour Micro-Cavity

Reviewed by: mcalllstarrr13 ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Cleveland TA7 Tour Irons

Summary:
I came across these irons on Ebay. I read reviews on irons for over 2 months before purchasing these. Let me tell you, I am so glad I did. Before these irons I was using a no name set of Dunlop DDH irons with firm flex graphite shafts. As I have a 95MPH swing speed with a 6 iron, I knew it was time to switch to steel and a stiffer flex. Bought them off Ebay for $197 after shipping ($16). I ordered them on a Monday night and received them Friday of that week. Took them to the range and was pleasantly surprised. All my shots were higher, straighter, and longer. I have added around 3 yards to each iron. It doesn't seem like much but over time I'm sure that will increase. Knowing the fact that I am only 13 and have much more growing to do. In fact the first iron I hit was my PW and first shot I stuck it to 1 foot from 130 yrds out. These irons are phenomenal. Had a little trouble hitting the 3 iron but no matter because I took it out of the bag anyways because I have a 16 degree Tayormade Rescue that I hit 15 yards farther. Highly reccomended to a low handicapper. The TA7's are more offset and for people who have trouble hitting straight shots. The Tour's are for low shooting players apprehensive to switch to blades but not willing to switch to one of those big honkin' iron sets. Congradulations Cleveland! Great product!

Customer Service:
None Needed

Similar Products Used:
No name's

Reviewed by: scotharr ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
TA7 Tour, Apache MFS 58+ shafts

Summary:
I originally took a liking to Cleveland after buying one, then two, then 3 of their launch fairway woods.....awesome. Then came the 460 driver.....best darned driver I've ever had. So, I figured I'd give their irons a try. Bought the TA7 Tour with GAT95 S flex.....did not like the shafts...a little too boardy for me. Put in the MFS58+ shafts and love the clubs now. Cleveland provides great clubs at prices that cannot be beat. Kudos.

Similar Products Used:
X-16 pros, MP-33, RAC LT (all great clubs but the MP-33s are NOT forgiving)

Reviewed by: Headwich ,  Shoots in the 100s

Model Reviewed:
Ta7 Tour Micro Cavity - s300

Summary:
I recently got a used set in fairly new condition off of ebay for $375 CDN. I did a lot of research, and compared many clubs, these seemed to be overlooked by many, perhaps due to mass marketing by competing brands. Don't under estimate these clubs! I have to say that I am very satisfied with the set. Eventhough I am a high handicapper, I make contact everytime and it's always a pleasure to hear and then witness the shot go where I need it to. I'm making a ton of changes to my swing currently, but I am still get consistency with this. A lot of people say these clubs are for the lower handicappers, but I think anyone can benefit from them. With my 5 iron I am getting on average 160-165, where i need the ball to land. The ball flight I would say is mid, mid-high. The club looks great at address; i'm not a big fan of offset, so these suite me well. The clubs are not oversize like other irons on the market, they are infact very thin. The sole, I would say is not wide either, yet the weighting of the club feels easy to swing, and I can always get under the ball without any problems. There isn't any more to ask for, although at retail they are fairly pricey. Some drawbacks that I can think of does not concern the function of the club, but concerns cleaning the microcavity, and the cavity back itself. Dirt or and blades of grass get stuck in the cavity back, between the shock absorbtion pad.

Breakdown:

feel 4/5: great feel on contact, haven't hit blades so I don't know how it compares, but for me I know exactly what I did wrong if I mis-hit.

workability 3/5: I can get consistent fades, but sometimes i can't control the severity of it.

forgiveness 4/5: mis-hits obviously don't go as far, but they go straight all the time with maybe 2/3 of the regular distance.

distance 4/5: distances including roll
3-iron: 200, 5-iron: 165, 7-iron: 150 some numbers off the top of my head that i remember

overall: 4/5
Definately worth a try!

Customer Service:
NA

Similar Products Used:
RAC series, nike slingshot, NDS, callaway X16

Reviewed by: collegegolfer ,  Scratch Golfer

Model Reviewed:
TA7 Tour

Summary:
These irons are wonderful. They have about the same amount of offset as the S59 blades from Ping, but slightly less in the shorter irons. This makes this club ideal for working the ball. Every ball I hit (well) flies the same as the one before it. I went with the Dynamic Gold X-100 for a shaft and love the stiff unforgiving feel of it. These clubs allow me to play any shot I need...High cut, low cut, high draw, low draw, etc. Off-center hits don't fly as far, but still go fairly straight, although I normally don't hit too many of those. I believe these clubs are probably for a slightly better golfer due to the lack of offset. With my X shaft and the small amount of offset it's very easy to hit the ball low and right if you don't pay attention. I would say these clubs are probably best suited for people under a 10 handicap, but I am sure the regular TA7 irons would work for anyone with a handicap greater than 10.

Customer Service:
The few times I called Cleveland before ordering the clubs the staff was very helpful and friendly.

Similar Products Used:
Cleveland Launcher 330. Although they don't make this model any more I wish they did. 400cc's is just too big for me. I also play the standard Fujikura shaft in this driver with X-Flex and, when well hit, easily pass the 300 yard mark. I have hit the 400cc and liked it as well, but I feel I can work the ball slightly better with the 330. Great clubs.