TaylorMade SuperSteel vs TaylorMade 320
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | SuperSteel loft | 320 loft | SuperSteel lie | 320 lie | SuperSteel length | 320 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 19 | 18 | 60.5 | 59 | 39 | 39.5 |
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 61 | 59 | 38.5 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 61.5 | 60 | 38 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 61.5 | 61 | 37.5 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 31 | 62 | 61.5 | 37 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 35 | 62.5 | 62 | 36.5 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 39 | 63 | 62.5 | 36 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 43 | 63.5 | 63 | 35.5 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 47 | 64 | 63.5 | 35 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 51 | 64 | 64 | 35 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64 | 64 | 34.75 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | 60 | 64 | 64 | 34.5 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- SuperSteel
- 320
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the SuperSteel is 33° and the 320 is 35°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the SuperSteel should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 320. Across the 12 clubs both sets share, the 320 averages 0.6° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (33° vs 35°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the 320 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the 320 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (36.5" vs 37").
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.
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 320 arrived 2 years after the SuperSteel, 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 33° to 35°.
Which should you choose?
The 320 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the SuperSteel. 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 SuperSteel specs and TaylorMade 320 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade SuperSteel stronger lofted than the 320?
Yes. The TaylorMade SuperSteel 7-iron is 33° against 35° for the 320, 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 SuperSteel and 320?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (33° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 7-iron, and 9 of the 12 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade SuperSteel and 320 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 SuperSteel and 320 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade SuperSteel is 62.5° lie and 36.5 inches, the 320 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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