TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) vs TaylorMade TP MB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Tour Preferred MC (2014) loft | TP MB loft | Tour Preferred MC (2014) lie | TP MB lie | Tour Preferred MC (2014) length | TP MB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 21 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 23 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 26 | 27 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 30 | 31 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 34 | 35 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 38 | 39 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 42 | 43 | 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 MC (2014)
- TP MB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Tour Preferred MC (2014) is 34° and the TP MB is 35°, 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 (2014) should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the TP MB. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the TP MB averages 0.9° weaker, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (20° vs 21°).
The Tour Preferred MC (2014) is a players iron and the TP MB a blade iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Tour Preferred MC (2014) is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The TP MB 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.
The Tour Preferred MC (2014) is listed as cast/forged hybrid and the TP MB 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 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 MB is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the Tour Preferred MC (2014). That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) specs and TaylorMade TP MB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) stronger lofted than the TP MB?
Yes. The TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) 7-iron is 34° against 35° for the TP MB, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) and TP MB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (34° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and 7 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) or the TP MB?
The TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014). As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The TP MB is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC (2014) and TP MB 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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