TaylorMade Burner vs TaylorMade Burner Plus
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Burner loft | Burner Plus loft | Burner lie | Burner Plus lie | Burner length | Burner Plus length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 19 | 60.25 | 61 | 39.5 | 39.25 |
| 4 | 21 | 22 | 61 | 61.5 | 38.875 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 24 | 25 | 61.75 | 62 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 27 | 28 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.625 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 31 | 32 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 35 | 36 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36.25 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 36 |
| AW | 50 | 50 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 36 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.75 |
| LW | 60 | 60 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Burner
- Burner Plus
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Burner is 31° and the Burner Plus is 32°, a 1° 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 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 Plus averages 0.5° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (21° vs 22°). Beyond loft, the Burner Plus 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37" vs 37.25").
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 is listed as investment cast, multi-material and the Burner Plus 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.
Both sets were introduced in 2009, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: TaylorMade designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The Burner Plus is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the Burner. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade Burner specs and TaylorMade Burner Plus specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Burner stronger lofted than the Burner Plus?
Yes. The TaylorMade Burner 7-iron is 31° against 32° for the Burner Plus, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Burner and Burner Plus?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (31° vs 32°). 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 and Burner Plus 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 and Burner Plus have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade Burner is 63° lie and 37 inches, the Burner Plus 63° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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