TaylorMade Burner XD vs TaylorMade Tour Burner
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Burner XD loft | Tour Burner loft | Burner XD lie | Tour Burner lie | Burner XD length | Tour Burner length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 18 | — | 60.5 | — | 39.25 |
| 3 | 19 | 20 | 61 | 61 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 21 | 23 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 23 | 26 | 62 | 62 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 26 | 29 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 30 | 33 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 34 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 39 | 41 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 44 | 46 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 49 | 50 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 55 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 59 | 60 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Burner XD
- Tour Burner
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Burner XD is 30° and the Tour Burner is 33°, a 3° 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 9 to 12 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Tour Burner. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the Tour Burner averages 2° weaker, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (23° vs 26°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the Burner XD runs 3-iron to LW (11 clubs), the Tour Burner 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.
The Burner XD is listed as investment cast, multi-material and the Tour Burner 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 2008, 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 Tour Burner is the weaker-lofted set — up to 3° 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 Tour Burner specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Burner XD stronger lofted than the Tour Burner?
Yes. The TaylorMade Burner XD 7-iron is 30° against 33° for the Tour Burner, 3° stronger, which is worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Burner XD and Tour Burner?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (30° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 5-iron, and all 11 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade Burner XD and Tour 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 XD and Tour Burner have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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