Comments on: TaylorMade Burner XD Irons Review

By: Jim Ft. Lewis/ Dupont

Jim Ft. Lewis/ Dupont — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:18:06 +0000

Just got the Burner Driver 10.5 re ax shaft for my birthday and couldn't wait till the next day to go to use it. The unveiling unwrapping the plastic along with the placing of the ball was sureal almost. Taking measurement of flags and distance, thinking about the lauch, system go and,(not wanting to blow the very first drive with the new driver), the arm swing was picture perfect in my mind and SMAK, she took off and climbed right on up and kept going to my suprise, straight as she could and eventually ran out of speed and dropped down from the clouds to earth. I almost lost sight of it and saw her hit the ground. I don't even have a handicap and if I did it would be 26 to 35 so for me, I think I am going to do okay with this club. Very forgive as written above and boy what fun it was. I consistantly hit it far, far, far away from me and other than a few and only a few coming around and a slice or two was all, you would have thought me to be a real time player. What a great thing this golf thing is to us all. Can't wait to get out again. then I found this blog and thanks for the education everyone. Just learning and found me a very none frustrating club to move me down the field. Game on!

By: George

George — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:56:48 +0000

I don't believe I have ever seen where anyone has claimned that the XD's are blades with cavity backs.Not in reviews or by Taylormade.They fall directly in the categorieof game improvement clubs.

By: mikilalus

mikilalus — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:06:18 +0000

i just bought mine yesterday after player Cobra s9 for about 2 yrs and indeed and picked burner xd irons over and above titleist because they look somewhat blade like and sharper at the toe for divot and a good ball lift .I am not convinced yet whether to say these are actually blade irons with cavity back but will need some information and education

By: Manuel

Manuel — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:14:02 +0000

Hi everyone..... It's Me Again... by now I had around 10 month with my clubs, I added 5 and 3 Wood to my set, trying to get one or two stroke less…. And I can tell you guys it works…. Now I'm on the 80's I'm very satisfying with this clubs.

By: Jonah

Jonah — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:37:43 +0000

George said on August 31, 2009:

There great clubs,but as always take atrip to your local club and try others.clubs are very individual.Also make sure you don't pay more that $599.00 4-AW,graphite.They are trying very hard to sell these because TM for what ever reason has to change all there clubs no matter how good they are,every year.

I got mine 4-PW graphite senior shaft for 260$ lightly used. SUPER steal..

By: George

George — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:16:29 +0000

There great clubs,but as always take atrip to your local club and try others.clubs are very individual.Also make sure you don't pay more that $599.00 4-AW,graphite.They are trying very hard to sell these because TM for what ever reason has to change all there clubs no matter how good they are,every year.

By: Bob Barker

Bob Barker — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:29:48 +0000

I just hit these today on the range for the first time. they are very forgiving . Much better than the tm r7s. Im thinking about buying them but not sure. does anyone think its a good idea to buy them?

By: George

George — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:01:27 +0000

First thing you need to do is get fitted for clubs.At your age where you may not have decided what type of swing you may prefer,single plane,two plane,TGM oriented,ETC,you will want to have a pro look at what your doing.I was fitted by Ping a few years back and I got 3 different lie angles depending on whether I was swinging upright or flat, one plane or two.I did this on purpose to see if they fittef my body type or swing,it was obviuosly the swing first.Types of clubs are up to the individual.They will not make you a better golfer.I know plenty of scratch golfers who play with equipment I have never heard of,but they were all fitted.

By: Jonah

Jonah — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:18:39 +0000

Hi,

I'm a 13 year old from California and I am going through a fase where I am growing out of my child set and now having to choose an adult set. I recently purchased a 2009 Burner driver and a 2008 Burner 5-wood and had them both cut down 1 1/2 inches due to my not-so-intimidating stature. (5 foot 1) I completely fell in love with both clubs and I always have confidence hitting them. This change has caused me to fall in love with TaylorMade.

I still use my child set 5,7,and 9 irons and they are very small and have too much bend in them. When I hit an iron good, they sure fly, but always tail at the end, which I cannot control.

My father understands that I need new irons and is willing to purchase almost anything that will give me confidence. I swung these clubs with a senior graphite shaft and they were my preference of the under 600$ iron sets I found. I have been recommended to find a ladies set and I have hit some balls with them, but please, I don't want any cute, girly clubs....

I am almost sure that I would like these clubs, but I have a few second thoughts:

At 13 I need accuracy more than "whopping" distance.

I like a smooth and fluid shot that travels straight.

I would only use a 5 iron as the longest iron, and I'm looking at a 4-PW at very cheap on eBay.

Can anyone help me out??? Are there any other men's graphite irons that would fit me better??

Thanks a lot.

By: George

George — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:41:55 +0000

I wouldn't concern yourself too much with the length.But it is a personal issue when it comes to golf clubs.The length gives you more of a swinging sensation,you will feel the club head more.I would have to say that if you are a one plane swinger you may want to try them out first.I feel they are also suited in the standard lie for a plane that is upright or above the rear shoulder.If you are a 2 planer like I am at 5'9 I would recommend these clubs.By the way you can't get too hung up on the stronger angles because every manufacturer is doing this.With club heads and shafts designed to hit higher you have to stregthen the angle of the head or they would go way to high.My 8 was carrying 155 and a mile in the air,if the loft was typical it would have been useless in the wind and not carry as well do to it's initial launch.Lastly these clubs are workable.I could change to trajectory with the same club very easy and curve it either way.Ultimately you have to try them and get fitted.Dont' pay more than $599.00 for 4-AW.