TaylorMade Burner XD vs TaylorMade Burner Plus
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Burner XD loft | Burner Plus loft | Burner XD lie | Burner Plus lie | Burner XD length | Burner Plus length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 19 | 61 | 61 | 38.75 | 39.25 |
| 4 | 21 | 22 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 23 | 25 | 62 | 62 | 37.75 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 26 | 28 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 30 | 32 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 34 | 36 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 39 | 40 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 36.25 |
| PW | 44 | 45 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 36 |
| AW | 49 | 50 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 36 |
| SW | 54 | 55 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.75 |
| LW | 59 | 60 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Burner XD
- Burner Plus
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Burner XD is 30° and the Burner Plus is 32°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Burner XD should carry roughly 6 to 8 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 1.3° weaker, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (23° vs 25°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Burner Plus 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (36.75" 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 XD 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.
The Burner Plus came out 1 year after the Burner XD, 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 Plus is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the Burner XD. 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 XD specs and TaylorMade Burner Plus specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Burner XD stronger lofted than the Burner Plus?
Yes. The TaylorMade Burner XD 7-iron is 30° against 32° for the Burner Plus, 2° stronger, which is worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Burner XD and Burner Plus?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (30° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 5-iron, and 10 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade Burner XD 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 XD and Burner Plus have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade Burner XD is 63° lie and 36.75 inches, the Burner Plus 63° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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