TaylorMade Burner Bubble vs TaylorMade Burner LCG
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Burner Bubble loft | Burner LCG loft | Burner Bubble lie | Burner LCG lie | Burner Bubble length | Burner LCG length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | — | 56 | — | 39.5 | — |
| 2 | 19 | 19 | 57 | 60 | 39 | 39.5 |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 58 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 59 | 61 | 38 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 60 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 61 | 62 | 37 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 33 | 62 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
| AW | 52 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35 | 35.5 |
| SW | 56 | 55 | 64 | 64 | 34.75 | 35.25 |
| LW | — | 60 | — | 64 | — | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Burner Bubble
- Burner LCG
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Burner Bubble is 33° and the Burner LCG is 33°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the Burner LCG averages 0.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the PW (47° vs 45°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Burner Bubble 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the Burner LCG 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (36.5" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the Burner Bubble runs 1-iron to SW (12 clubs), the Burner LCG 2-iron to LW (12 clubs).
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.
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.
There are 4 years between these sets (1993 and 1997), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently.
Which should you choose?
The Burner LCG is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the Burner Bubble 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 Bubble specs and TaylorMade Burner LCG specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Burner Bubble stronger lofted than the Burner LCG?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 33°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Burner Bubble and Burner LCG?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (33° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the PW, and 4 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade Burner Bubble and Burner LCG 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 Bubble and Burner LCG have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade Burner Bubble is 62° lie and 36.5 inches, the Burner LCG 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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