TaylorMade Burner irons are game improvement irons that TaylorMade first released around 2009 and followed with Burner 2.0 in the fall of 2010. They were built for golfers who want a larger head, a thin face and help getting the ball in the air. TaylorMade has described the original Burner as the most successful iron in the company's history, which is a big reason so many of them still show up in the used market.
What Burner 2.0 changed
Burner 2.0 arrived about eighteen months after the original and went on sale in October 2010. The face was made with variable thickness, thinner in the long irons for more rebound and distance, and thicker toward the scoring irons for better feel. Weight was shifted rearward and outward in the long irons to help launch and forgiveness, then moved higher and closer to the face in the short irons for more control. The sole was reworked with a recessed heel and toe and a beveled rear to reduce drag through the turf, and the head got a dark two-tone PVD finish that TaylorMade said was more durable and cut glare.
Shafts and set makeup
The standard Burner 2.0 set had eight irons and came with an 85-gram steel shaft or a 65-gram graphite shaft, in stiff, regular, senior and ladies flexes. The women's version used a lighter 55-gram graphite shaft. Because GolfRoots lists each club on its own, you can often build a set from single irons, or mix a graphite long iron with steel short irons, as long as the shaft weights and flexes line up.
Common questions
Are Burner irons good for high handicappers?
Yes. The wide sole, large head and perimeter weighting were designed to make mishits fly higher and straighter. Better ball strikers tend to prefer a smaller head.
What is the difference between Burner and Burner 2.0?
Burner 2.0 added variable face thickness, a reworked sole and a refined weight layout, plus a darker finish. The original was the simpler design that built the line's reputation.
If you want to try a Burner, browse our TaylorMade single irons to find the exact number and shaft you need. For a different take on TaylorMade's iron history, read our spotlight on the TaylorMade P790 irons.
