TaylorMade Burner 2.0 Irons Review

TaylorMade has attempted to more clearly define the distance gaps in this set. In other words, the wedges and short irons will fly and stop more like traditional wedges and short irons - the so-called scoring clubs - while the mid-irons and long irons will continue to provide the distance that distinguished these irons.

Every new burner 2.0 irons has been engineered to be long. The face is thinner. The toplines are progressive. The shafts are specifically designed for each head. COR and MOI ratings have been maximized. And every iron has consistent distance gaps from one to the next. We took the #1 selling iron and made them even better.

The set is designed to create optimal distance gapping (12 yards) between clubs. Weighting is higher in short irons for more workability and gets progressively lower and more rearward in long irons for forgiveness. The sole design (raised in center, recessed in heel and toe) reduces drag and should increase playability.

These new sticks incorporate several subtle performance enhancements into the same spec package (lofts and shaft length) as the original. For instance, the set has a distinct size progression-long irons have the largest heads, thickest toplines and widest soles; more compact short irons have the narrowest toplines and sole widths.

Matchplay golf demands a mental approach that's completely different from stroke play. As well mental toughness, it requires patience, experience, and competitiveness with close attention needing to be paid to what your opponent is doing.

Playability is emphasized by an individual center-of-gravity location in each clubhead, optimizing ball flight for each iron. All of the taylormade burner 2.0 irons are designed with an improved multifunctional sole to lower the center of gravity and reduce turf-drag.

This format doesn't always favour the players with the best golf handicaps especially if the higher handicap uses his or her strokes over the lower handicapper to the best advantage.

To win, you must form a game plan-and stick to it. Don't let your opponent dictate play but take control of it early and try to keep it throughout the match.

In a word, its great that modern golf is helping us mortals hit the golf ball further but I find it hard when I have just shelled out x amount on my brand new burners only to find another replacement come out the next day!!! sigh! it was nice to play with the latest irons for half an hour!