TaylorMade Burner 2.0 vs TaylorMade Burner SuperLaunch
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Burner 2.0 loft | Burner SuperLaunch loft | Burner 2.0 lie | Burner SuperLaunch lie | Burner 2.0 length | Burner SuperLaunch length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 20 | 60.75 | 60.25 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 4 | 21 | 23 | 61.5 | 61 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 24 | 26 | 62 | 61.75 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 27 | 29 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 31 | 33 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 41 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 46 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 51 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 56 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | — | 64.5 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Burner 2.0
- Burner SuperLaunch
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Burner 2.0 is 31° and the Burner SuperLaunch is 33°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Burner 2.0 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Burner SuperLaunch. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the Burner SuperLaunch averages 1.5° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (21° vs 23°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the Burner 2.0 runs 3-iron to LW (11 clubs), the Burner SuperLaunch 3-iron to SW (10 clubs).
The Burner 2.0 is a game improvement iron and the Burner SuperLaunch a super game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Burner SuperLaunch is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Burner 2.0 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Both heads are listed as investment cast. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
Both sets were introduced in 2010, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: TaylorMade designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The Burner SuperLaunch is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the Burner 2.0. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade Burner 2.0 specs and TaylorMade Burner SuperLaunch specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Burner 2.0 stronger lofted than the Burner SuperLaunch?
Yes. The TaylorMade Burner 2.0 7-iron is 31° against 33° for the Burner SuperLaunch, 2° stronger, which is worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Burner 2.0 and Burner SuperLaunch?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (31° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 4-iron, and all 10 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade Burner 2.0 or the Burner SuperLaunch?
The Burner SuperLaunch. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The TaylorMade Burner 2.0 is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the TaylorMade Burner 2.0 and Burner SuperLaunch have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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