TaylorMade r7 XD vs TaylorMade Burner SuperLaunch
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | r7 XD loft | Burner SuperLaunch loft | r7 XD lie | Burner SuperLaunch lie | r7 XD length | Burner SuperLaunch length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 20 | — | 60.25 | — | 39.5 |
| 4 | — | 23 | — | 61 | — | 38.875 |
| 5 | 25 | 26 | 62 | 61.75 | 37.75 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 28 | 29 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 32 | 33 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 41 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 46 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | — | 51 | — | 64.5 | — | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 56 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- r7 XD
- Burner SuperLaunch
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the r7 XD is 32° and the Burner SuperLaunch is 33°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the r7 XD should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Burner SuperLaunch. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the Burner SuperLaunch averages 1.3° weaker, with the largest gap at the PW (44° vs 46°). 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. Beyond loft, the Burner SuperLaunch 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the r7 XD runs 5-iron to SW (7 clubs), the Burner SuperLaunch 3-iron to SW (10 clubs).
The r7 XD is a game improvement iron and the Burner SuperLaunch a super game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Burner SuperLaunch is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The r7 XD 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.
Both heads are listed 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 SuperLaunch came out 1 year after the r7 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 SuperLaunch is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the r7 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 r7 XD specs and TaylorMade Burner SuperLaunch specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade r7 XD stronger lofted than the Burner SuperLaunch?
Yes. The TaylorMade r7 XD 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the Burner SuperLaunch, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade r7 XD and Burner SuperLaunch?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (32° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the PW, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade r7 XD or the Burner SuperLaunch?
The Burner SuperLaunch. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The TaylorMade r7 XD is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the TaylorMade r7 XD and Burner SuperLaunch have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade r7 XD is 63° lie and 36.75 inches, the Burner SuperLaunch 63° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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