TaylorMade Burner Oversize vs TaylorMade Burner
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Burner Oversize loft | Burner loft | Burner Oversize lie | Burner lie | Burner Oversize length | Burner length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 19 | — | 60 | — | 39.5 | — |
| 3 | 21 | 19 | 60.5 | 60.25 | 39 | 39.5 |
| 4 | 24 | 21 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 27 | 24 | 61.5 | 61.75 | 38 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 30 | 27 | 62 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 33 | 31 | 62.5 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 35 | 63 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 40 | 63.5 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 64 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 50 | 64 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64 | 64.5 | 35 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | 60 | 64 | 64.5 | 34.5 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Burner Oversize
- Burner
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Burner Oversize is 33° and the Burner is 31°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Burner should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Burner Oversize. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the Burner averages 1.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (24° vs 21°). Beyond loft, the Burner Oversize 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 63°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the Burner Oversize runs 2-iron to LW (12 clubs), the Burner 3-iron to LW (11 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.
The Burner Oversize is listed as investment cast and the Burner as investment cast, multi-material. 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 13 years between these sets (1996 and 2009), 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. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 33° to 31°.
Which should you choose?
The Burner is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° stronger than the Burner Oversize 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 Oversize specs and TaylorMade Burner specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Burner Oversize stronger lofted than the Burner?
No. The Burner is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31° against 33° for the TaylorMade Burner Oversize, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Burner Oversize and Burner?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (33° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 4-iron, and 7 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade Burner Oversize and Burner 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 Oversize and Burner have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade Burner Oversize is 62.5° lie and 37 inches, the Burner 63° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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