lol, I don't think I'd be able to pry the R7 from my friend's kung-fu grip, he likes it a lot. He regularly out drives me, even though he's a couple of inches shorter in height and about 30kg lighter!
I saw in another post that you're thinking of trying some other Taylor Made gear when it comes out (new TM Hybrid with adjustable screws), so it's definitely worth trying the R7. Like you say, you can resell for a good amount.....apart from when you give great equipment away like a mint R7 and R580 3 wood to a friend for next to nothing :wah: