TaylorMade Tour Preferred (2009) vs TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB (2011)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
TaylorMade Tour Preferred (2009)investment cast · stainless steel with a vibration-management cavity badgeTaylorMade Tour Preferred CB (2011)cast/forged hybrid · cast stainless steel with forged face
Specification comparison
| Club | Tour Preferred (2009) loft | Tour Preferred CB (2011) loft | Tour Preferred (2009) lie | Tour Preferred CB (2011) lie | Tour Preferred (2009) length | Tour Preferred CB (2011) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | — | 58 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 59 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 60 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 60.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 31 | 29 | 61 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 35 | 33 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 39 | 37 | 62 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 43 | 41 | 62.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 63 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 51 | 50 | 63 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.25 |
| SW | 55 | — | 63 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The Tour Preferred CB (2011) is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the Tour Preferred (2009) 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 Preferred (2009) specs and TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB (2011) specs.