TaylorMade Firesole vs TaylorMade SuperSteel
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Firesole loft | SuperSteel loft | Firesole lie | SuperSteel lie | Firesole length | SuperSteel length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 19 | — | 60.5 | — | 39 |
| 3 | 20.5 | 21 | 60.5 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 4 | 23.5 | 24 | 61 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 5 | 26.5 | 27 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 6 | 29.5 | 30 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 7 | 33 | 33 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 8 | 37 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| 9 | 41 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35 | 35 |
| AW | 50 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35 | 35 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64 | 64 | 35 | 34.75 |
| LW | — | 60 | — | 64 | — | 34.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Firesole
- SuperSteel
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Firesole is 33° and the SuperSteel is 33°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (20.5° vs 21°).
The sets are built differently: the Firesole runs 3-iron to SW (10 clubs), the SuperSteel 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 SuperSteel 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.
Both sets were introduced in 1999, 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 SuperSteel is the weaker-lofted set — up to 0.5° 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 SuperSteel specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Firesole stronger lofted than the SuperSteel?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 33°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Firesole and SuperSteel?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (33° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 0.5° at the 3-iron, and 4 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade Firesole and SuperSteel 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 SuperSteel have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 36.5 inches long.
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