TaylorMade Tour Burner vs TaylorMade Burner
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Tour Burner loft | Burner loft | Tour Burner lie | Burner lie | Tour Burner length | Burner length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | — | 60.5 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 20 | 19 | 61 | 60.25 | 38.75 | 39.5 |
| 4 | 23 | 21 | 61.5 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 26 | 24 | 62 | 61.75 | 37.75 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 29 | 27 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 33 | 31 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 35 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 40 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 45 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 50 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | 60 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Tour Burner
- Burner
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Tour Burner is 33° and the Burner is 31°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Burner should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Tour Burner. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the Burner averages 1.2° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (23° vs 21°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Burner 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the Tour Burner runs 2-iron to LW (12 clubs), the Burner 3-iron to LW (11 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 Tour Burner is listed as investment cast and the Burner as investment cast, multi-material. 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 came out 1 year after the Tour Burner, 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 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the Tour Burner 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 Tour Burner specs and TaylorMade Burner specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Tour Burner stronger lofted than the Burner?
No. The Burner is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31° against 33° for the TaylorMade Tour Burner, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Tour Burner and Burner?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (33° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 4-iron, and 8 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade Tour Burner and Burner 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 Tour Burner and Burner have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the TaylorMade Tour Burner is 63° lie and 36.75 inches, the Burner 63° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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