TaylorMade Burner 2.0 vs TaylorMade RocketBallz
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Burner 2.0 loft | RocketBallz loft | Burner 2.0 lie | RocketBallz lie | Burner 2.0 length | RocketBallz length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 17.5 | 60.75 | 61 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 4 | 21 | 20 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 24 | 23 | 62 | 62 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 27 | 26.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 31 | 30.5 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 35 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 50 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | 60 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Burner 2.0
- RocketBallz
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Burner 2.0 is 31° and the RocketBallz is 30.5°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the RocketBallz should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Burner 2.0. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the RocketBallz averages 0.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (19° vs 17.5°).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The Burner 2.0 is listed as investment cast and the RocketBallz as investment cast, two-piece metalwood-inspired construction in 3-5 irons. 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.
The RocketBallz arrived 1 year after the Burner 2.0, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 31° to 30.5°.
Which should you choose?
The RocketBallz is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1.5° stronger than the Burner 2.0 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade Burner 2.0 specs and TaylorMade RocketBallz specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Burner 2.0 stronger lofted than the RocketBallz?
No. The RocketBallz is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30.5° against 31° for the TaylorMade Burner 2.0, 0.5° stronger and worth about 2 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Burner 2.0 and RocketBallz?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (31° vs 30.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1.5° at the 3-iron, and 5 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade Burner 2.0 and RocketBallz aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the TaylorMade Burner 2.0 and RocketBallz have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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