TaylorMade Burner Plus vs TaylorMade Burner 2.0
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Burner Plus loft | Burner 2.0 loft | Burner Plus lie | Burner 2.0 lie | Burner Plus length | Burner 2.0 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 19 | 61 | 60.75 | 39.25 | 39.5 |
| 4 | 22 | 21 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.75 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 25 | 24 | 62 | 62 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 28 | 27 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.75 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 32 | 31 | 63 | 63 | 37.25 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 35 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.75 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 64 | 64 | 36.25 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 36 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 50 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 36 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.75 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | 60 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Burner Plus
- Burner 2.0
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Burner Plus is 32° and the Burner 2.0 is 31°, a 1° 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 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Burner Plus. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the Burner 2.0 averages 0.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (22° vs 21°). Beyond loft, the Burner Plus 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37.25" vs 37").
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 2.0 came out 1 year after the Burner Plus, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The Burner 2.0 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Burner Plus 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 Plus specs and TaylorMade Burner 2.0 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Burner Plus stronger lofted than the Burner 2.0?
No. The Burner 2.0 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31° against 32° for the TaylorMade Burner Plus, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Burner Plus and Burner 2.0?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (32° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 5 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade Burner Plus and Burner 2.0 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 Plus and Burner 2.0 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade Burner Plus is 63° lie and 37.25 inches, the Burner 2.0 63° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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