TaylorMade Burner Bubble vs TaylorMade Burner Oversize
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Burner Bubble loft | Burner Oversize loft | Burner Bubble lie | Burner Oversize lie | Burner Bubble length | Burner Oversize 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 |
| LW | — | 60 | — | 64 | — | 34.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Burner Bubble
- Burner Oversize
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Burner Bubble is 33° and the Burner Oversize 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 Oversize 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 Oversize 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 Oversize 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.
The Burner Oversize arrived 3 years after the Burner Bubble, 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.
Which should you choose?
The Burner Oversize 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 Oversize specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Burner Bubble stronger lofted than the Burner Oversize?
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 Oversize?
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 Oversize 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 Oversize 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 Oversize 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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