TaylorMade r7 CGB Max vs TaylorMade Burner Plus
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | r7 CGB Max loft | Burner Plus loft | r7 CGB Max lie | Burner Plus lie | r7 CGB Max 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
- r7 CGB Max
- Burner Plus
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the r7 CGB Max 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 r7 CGB Max 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").
The r7 CGB Max is a super game improvement iron and the Burner Plus a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The r7 CGB Max is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Burner Plus trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
The r7 CGB Max is listed as investment cast, multi-material and the Burner Plus as investment cast. The r7 CGB Max adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The Burner Plus came out 2 years after the r7 CGB Max, 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 r7 CGB Max. 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 r7 CGB Max specs and TaylorMade Burner Plus specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade r7 CGB Max stronger lofted than the Burner Plus?
Yes. The TaylorMade r7 CGB Max 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 r7 CGB Max 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.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade r7 CGB Max or the Burner Plus?
The TaylorMade r7 CGB Max. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Burner Plus is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the TaylorMade r7 CGB Max and Burner Plus have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade r7 CGB Max 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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