TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB (2011) vs TaylorMade TP CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Tour Preferred CB (2011) loft | TP CB loft | Tour Preferred CB (2011) lie | TP CB lie | Tour Preferred CB (2011) length | TP CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 18 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 23 | 21 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 26 | 24.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 29 | 28.5 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 33 | 32.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 37 | 36.5 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 41 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 51 | 64.5 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Tour Preferred CB (2011)
- TP CB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Tour Preferred CB (2011) is 33° and the TP CB is 32.5°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the TP CB should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Tour Preferred CB (2011). Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the TP CB averages 0.7° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (20° vs 18°).
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. 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 cast/forged hybrid. 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.
There are 4 years between these sets (2010 and 2014), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 33° to 32.5°.
Which should you choose?
The TP CB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the Tour Preferred CB (2011) 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 CB (2011) specs and TaylorMade TP CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB (2011) stronger lofted than the TP CB?
No. The TP CB is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32.5° against 33° for the TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB (2011), 0.5° stronger and worth about 2 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB (2011) and TP CB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (33° vs 32.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 3-iron, and 7 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB (2011) and TP CB aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB (2011) and TP CB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches long.
Shop both models
Compare prices for new and used sets on eBay:
We may earn a commission from purchases made through links on this page at no extra cost to you.