TaylorMade SpeedBlade vs TaylorMade SpeedBlade HL
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
TaylorMade SpeedBladecast with a through-slot Speed Pocket in the 3 to 7 irons · cast stainless steelTaylorMade SpeedBlade HLcast with a through-slot Speed Pocket, higher-lofted HL build · cast stainless steel
Specification comparison
| Club | SpeedBlade loft | SpeedBlade HL loft | SpeedBlade lie | SpeedBlade HL lie | SpeedBlade length | SpeedBlade HL length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 17 | — | 60.25 | — | 39.5 | — |
| 4 | 20 | 21 | 61 | 61 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 23 | 24 | 61.75 | 61.75 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 31.5 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34.5 | 35.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39.5 | 40.5 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 46 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 51 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | — | 64.5 | — | 35.25 | — |
| LW | 60 | — | 64.5 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The SpeedBlade HL is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the SpeedBlade. 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 SpeedBlade specs and TaylorMade SpeedBlade HL specs.