TaylorMade Firesole vs TaylorMade 320
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Firesole loft | 320 loft | Firesole lie | 320 lie | Firesole length | 320 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 18 | — | 59 | — | 39.5 |
| 3 | 20.5 | 20 | 60.5 | 59 | 38.5 | 39 |
| 4 | 23.5 | 23 | 61 | 60 | 38 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26.5 | 27 | 61.5 | 61 | 37.5 | 38 |
| 6 | 29.5 | 31 | 62 | 61.5 | 37 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 35 | 62.5 | 62 | 36.5 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 39 | 63 | 62.5 | 36 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 43 | 63.5 | 63 | 35.5 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 47 | 64 | 63.5 | 35 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 51 | 64 | 64 | 35 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64 | 64 | 35 | 35.25 |
| LW | — | 60 | — | 64 | — | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Firesole
- 320
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Firesole is 33° and the 320 is 35°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Firesole should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 320. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the 320 averages 1° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (33° vs 35°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the 320 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the 320 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (36.5" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the Firesole runs 3-iron to SW (10 clubs), the 320 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 Firesole is listed as multi-material cast and the 320 as investment cast. The Firesole adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The 320 arrived 2 years after the Firesole, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 33° to 35°.
Which should you choose?
The 320 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the Firesole. 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 Firesole specs and TaylorMade 320 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Firesole stronger lofted than the 320?
Yes. The TaylorMade Firesole 7-iron is 33° against 35° for the 320, 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 Firesole and 320?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (33° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 7-iron, and 9 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade Firesole and 320 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 Firesole and 320 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade Firesole is 62.5° lie and 36.5 inches, the 320 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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