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The TaylorMade Burner 2.0 irons are ideal for mid to high handicappers who need help getting the ball up in the air. They offer forgiveness and a good feel at impact, but the gun-metal styling combined with the silver face may not hold up over time.
+ pros
- Good feel at impact with a high trajectory and forgiveness for mid to high handicappers.
- Good value for money.
- Definitely worth trying.
- cons
- The gun-metal styling combined with the silver face may fade over time.
The TaylorMade Burner 2.0 irons are still suitable for high handicappers due to their expanded sweet spot, thin clubface, and optimal CG placement. Despite being hard to find new, they are forgiving, consistent, straight, and long, making them a great option for beginners or infrequent golfers looking for an affordable set of clubs.
+ pros
- The TaylorMade Burner 2.0 irons are incredibly forgiving for high handicappers, with an expanded sweet spot, thin, flexible clubface, and optimally positioned CG.
- The multi-functional sole design improves turf interaction and each iron generates optimal spin, ball speed, and launch.
- The Inverted Cone Technology expands the active zone on the clubface for superior COR, resulting in straight, long golf shots for added yardage.
- The lower clubface is built for maximum flex through impact, ramping up ball speed on strikes low of the face.
- The Burner 2.0 irons are incredibly affordable when sourced pre-owned.
- cons
- The main challenge with the Burner 2.0 irons is sourcing them, as they are hard to find new due to their age.
- The oversized profile of the irons may not be attractive to some golfers.
- The technology of newer TaylorMade irons, such as the 2020 SIM Max, may offer softer feel and added ball speed.
The author of this review is highly satisfied with the Taylormade Burner 2.0 irons, which they purchased after extensive research and testing. They appreciate the added distance and control, as well as the attractive design, and believe that falling in love with one's clubs is just as important as their performance.
+ pros
- Increased distance compared to other clubs tested
- Good control and feel
- Attractive design
- Lower price compared to other TaylorMade models
- Improved the author's game and helped him drop his handicap
- cons
- None mentioned in the review
The TaylorMade Burner 2.0 irons are an updated version of the popular Burner irons, designed to improve performance and appearance. The weight distribution has been improved to promote a better ball trajectory, resulting in solid, forgiving game-improvement irons with stunning looks.
+ pros
- Improved weight distribution for better ball trajectory and forgiveness.
- Progressive variable face thickness for higher Coefficient of Restitution and better feel.
- Inverted Cone Technology for longer distance on off-center hits.
- Beautiful appearance with a dark finish to reduce glare.
- cons
- None mentioned in the review.
The TaylorMade Burner 2.0 Game Improvement Irons are a significant upgrade from the previous model, with each club designed independently to optimize launch and ball speed. The irons also feature inverted cone technology and a flight control shaft for improved performance.
+ pros
- Each club is designed independently for optimized launch and performance.
- Inverted cone technology improves ball speed on off-center strikes.
- Flight control shaft promotes higher launch and more power in long irons and more spin and shot-stopping capability in shorter clubs.
- cons
- One user experienced a shaft snapping after a week of use, potentially due to the super light shafts used in the irons.
- Another user suggests that the irons may not be worth the money in the long run.
The author provides a comparison overview of the Callaway Big Bertha BB23 Irons and Taylormade Stealth HD Irons. They discuss the features and benefits of each product to help readers make an informed decision on which one to purchase.
+ pros
- Callaway Big Bertha BB23 Irons have a larger sweet spot, providing more forgiveness on off-center hits.
- Taylormade Stealth HD Irons have a lower center of gravity, allowing for higher launch and better distance.
- cons
- Callaway Big Bertha BB23 Irons are more expensive than Taylormade Stealth HD Irons.
- Taylormade Stealth HD Irons have a smaller clubhead, which may not be as visually appealing to some golfers.
The Taylor Made Burner 2.0 irons are a game improvement set with a unique appearance and advanced technology for increased distance and shotmaking ability. The author highly recommends these irons for low to mid handicappers looking to improve their game.
+ pros
- Consistent distance gains throughout the set, with a full club longer than the author's previous set.
- Workable and capable of shaping shots with ease.
- Good feel for a game improvement iron.
- Thin face and inverted cone technology contribute to the hot face of the iron.
- Sole of the club has a unique chrome-like finish.
- cons
- The gray sweet spot on the club face can become marked and distracting.
- Mishits provide little feedback as far as feel, except for extreme mishits off the heel.
- Some shots can sound too loud for the author's preference.
The Taylor Made Burner 2.0 irons are designed with technology that adjusts to achieve optimal distance and accuracy for each club. The longer clubs have bigger heads with thinner faces for maximum distance, while the shorter clubs are more compact for more controlled feel and accuracy in the short game.
+ pros
- The technology within the set is adjusted to achieve distance and accuracy objectives, with bigger heads and thinner faces on longer clubs for maximum distance and more compact shorter clubs for more controlled feel and accuracy in the short game.
- The center of gravity and inverted cone are placed in different positions on each iron for maximum forgiveness and distance, while the sole is shaped to minimize ground resistance for cleaner ball strikes.
- The kick point on each iron is customized for each club, helping the golfer produce a higher or lower trajectory ball flight as needed.
- Testers reported the club as very forgiving, easy to hit high, with great stopping power and consistent distance in well-struck shots, and instilling confidence with a thick topline and helpful alignment aids.
- cons
- Some testers found the graphite shafts to feel too light.
- Many testers reported limited ability to work the ball left and right.
The TaylorMade Burner SuperFast 2.0 driver is a complete package of great looks, feel, accuracy, and distance. It has a high launch and low spin combination that makes it stand out from other drivers in the market.
+ pros
- Great looks, with a white non-glare crown and black clubface that aids alignment and reduces glare from the sun.
- Lightweight shaft and club head promote faster swing speeds for more distance, with the lightest TaylorMade driver ever at 279 grams.
- Bigger, deeper clubface and low CG promote higher launch and lower spin for increased distance, with the largest sweet spot of any TaylorMade driver.
- Phenomenal stock grip offering with the Winn Lite grip.
- Very accurate and very long, with a high launch and low spin combination that results in added distance off the tee.
- cons
- The white head may not be appealing to everyone at first glance.
- The additional half inch in length may not be suitable for all players, although it can be beneficial for those who can choke up on their grip for more control.
The TaylorMade Burner 2.0 irons are a redesigned version of the 2009 Burner irons, with improved sound and feel, as well as added forgiveness and distance. They come in eight different shaft options and are suitable for players who struggle with distance and want added forgiveness.
+ pros
- The TaylorMade Burner 2.0 irons have a forgiving head design that looks better at address than the previous model.
- The redesigned sole gives a really good feel.
- The technology and stronger lofts help increase distance.
- cons
- The extra yardage may take some adapting to for those who use traditional lofts.
- The larger head may not suit all players.
The author has purchased a new set of TaylorMade Burner 2.0 Irons and is excited to try them out on the range. They have already taken a few swings in the garage and are impressed with the feel of the clubs.
+ pros
- New technology in the TaylorMade Burner 2.0 Irons improves the author's game.
- The author was hitting the Burners well at Golf Fest, leading to the decision to purchase them.
- The Green Valley Las Vegas Golf store is now better without the tennis stuff.
- The author likes the feel of the irons from the few swings taken in the garage.
- cons
- The author has to wait until Saturday to fully test the irons on the range.
The TaylorMade Burner SuperFast 2.0 woods and irons are longer and lighter than typical clubs, claiming to increase swing speed and distance. The author tested four TaylorMade clubs, including the TP version of the Burner SuperFast 2.0 driver, the 3-wood, the rescue, and the Burner 2.0 irons, and found them to be distance boosters with forgiving features.
+ pros
- The clubs are longer and lighter, which can increase swing speed and distance.
- The white crown of the driver provides an alignment benefit and is not distracting.
- The 3-wood is a distance boost and has a larger address footprint, making it easier to hit off the deck and tee.
- The irons are sleek and have oversized, forgiving clubheads that fly well, especially the mid- to long irons.
- cons
- The TP version of the driver is made for better players and may not be suitable for higher-handicappers.
- The weight reduction in the 3-wood and rescue may not be suitable for better players who generate more spin.
- The stronger lofts on the irons may not be suitable for players who prefer traditional lofts and may result in extra distance that some players may not want.
The TaylorMade Burner SuperFast 2.0 Driver is a must-buy for golfers in 2011 due to its long shaft, lighter weight, and low-drag aerodynamics that promote faster swing speed and more distance. It is the lightest TaylorMade driver ever at 279 grams and has a bigger, deeper clubface that works with low CG to promote higher launch and lower spin for increased distance.
+ pros
- Longer shaft and lighter weight promote faster swing speed for more distance.
- New low-drag aerodynamics also contribute to increased distance.
- Bigger, deeper clubface and low CG promote higher launch and lower spin for even more distance.
- Inverted Cone face technology creates the largest sweet spot of any TaylorMade driver.
- cons
- None mentioned in the given text.
The TaylorMade Burner 2.0 irons are an improvement on their popular predecessor, with better weight distribution in each iron for improved ball flight. The irons have a thin face for increased ball speed and distance, perfect distance gaps, and a unique sound system for a powerful feel.
+ pros
- Improved weight distribution in each iron for better ball flight
- Thin face for increased ball speed and distance
- Perfect distance gaps between each iron due to tuned loft and shaft length
- Unique sound system for each iron to match power
- Improved forgiveness and distance with reshaped and repositioned Inverted Cone
- Different head shapes for different tasks
- Sole design reduces ground resistance for better performance
- Flight Control shaft design produces higher flying shots and quick stops
- cons
- None mentioned.
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