TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) vs TaylorMade TP CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Tour Preferred MC (2014) loft | TP CB loft | Tour Preferred MC (2014) lie | TP CB lie | Tour Preferred MC (2014) 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 | 30 | 28.5 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 34 | 32.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 38 | 36.5 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | — | 51 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Tour Preferred MC (2014)
- TP CB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Tour Preferred MC (2014) is 34° and the TP CB is 32.5°, a 1.5° 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 roughly 4 to 6 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Tour Preferred MC (2014). Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the TP CB averages 1.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (20° vs 18°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 4° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the Tour Preferred MC (2014) runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the TP CB 3-iron to AW (9 clubs).
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.
Both sets were introduced in 2014, 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 TP CB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the Tour Preferred MC (2014) 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 MC (2014) specs and TaylorMade TP CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) stronger lofted than the TP CB?
No. The TP CB is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32.5° against 34° for the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014), 1.5° stronger and worth roughly 4 to 6 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) and TP CB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1.5° (34° vs 32.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 3-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) 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 MC (2014) and TP CB 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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