TaylorMade Tour Preferred MB (2011) vs TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2011)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Tour Preferred MB (2011) loft | Tour Preferred MC (2011) loft | Tour Preferred MB (2011) lie | Tour Preferred MC (2011) lie | Tour Preferred MB (2011) length | Tour Preferred MC (2011) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | 17 | 60 | 60 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 31 | 30 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 35 | 34 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 39 | 38 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 43 | 42 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 47 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Tour Preferred MB (2011)
- Tour Preferred MC (2011)
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Tour Preferred MB (2011) is 35° and the Tour Preferred MC (2011) is 34°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Tour Preferred MC (2011) should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Tour Preferred MB (2011). Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the Tour Preferred MC (2011) averages 0.9° stronger, with the largest gap at the 2-iron (18° vs 17°).
The Tour Preferred MB (2011) is a blade iron and the Tour Preferred MC (2011) a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Tour Preferred MC (2011) is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Tour Preferred MB (2011) trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Both heads are listed as forged. 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.
Both sets were introduced in 2010, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: TaylorMade designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The Tour Preferred MC (2011) is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Tour Preferred MB (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 MB (2011) specs and TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2011) specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MB (2011) stronger lofted than the Tour Preferred MC (2011)?
No. The Tour Preferred MC (2011) is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 34° against 35° for the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MB (2011), 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MB (2011) and Tour Preferred MC (2011)?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (35° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 2-iron, and 8 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MB (2011) or the Tour Preferred MC (2011)?
The Tour Preferred MC (2011). As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The TaylorMade Tour Preferred MB (2011) is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MB (2011) and Tour Preferred MC (2011) have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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