TaylorMade SpeedBlade vs TaylorMade AeroBurner
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | SpeedBlade loft | AeroBurner loft | SpeedBlade lie | AeroBurner lie | SpeedBlade length | AeroBurner length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 17 | — | 60.25 | — | 39.5 | — |
| 4 | 20 | 19 | 61 | 61 | 38.875 | 38.88 |
| 5 | 23 | 22 | 61.75 | 61.75 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 26.5 | 25.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.625 | 37.63 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 29.5 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34.5 | 33.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39.5 | 38 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 43 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 49 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.25 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35 |
| LW | 60 | — | 64.5 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- SpeedBlade
- AeroBurner
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the SpeedBlade is 30.5° and the AeroBurner is 29.5°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the AeroBurner should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the SpeedBlade. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the AeroBurner averages 1.1° stronger, with the largest gap at the PW (45° vs 43°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the SpeedBlade runs 3-iron to LW (11 clubs), the AeroBurner 4-iron to SW (9 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 SpeedBlade is listed as cast with a through-slot Speed Pocket in the 3 to 7 irons and the AeroBurner as investment cast with Speed Pocket in the 4 to 7 irons. 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 AeroBurner arrived 2 years after the SpeedBlade, 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 30.5° to 29.5°.
Which should you choose?
The AeroBurner is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the SpeedBlade on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade SpeedBlade specs and TaylorMade AeroBurner specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade SpeedBlade stronger lofted than the AeroBurner?
No. The AeroBurner is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 29.5° against 30.5° for the TaylorMade SpeedBlade, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade SpeedBlade and AeroBurner?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (30.5° vs 29.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the PW, and 8 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade SpeedBlade and AeroBurner 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 SpeedBlade and AeroBurner have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.