New TaylorMade "Burner" Driver...WOW!!!

[hypergolf]

Wow... Totally different replies from what was posted about the Burner about 2-3 weeks ago. Back then most people were saying that it sounded and performed like a fishing rod on a bucket but seems like many like them now. Not into the long shaft thingy but I think I will give Burner TP a try with a shorter shaft.

Could someone also try to compare the Titleist 907s with Burner TP if you have tried both? Thanks in advance.

[iacas]

Could someone also try to compare the Titleist 907s with Burner TP if you have tried both? Thanks in advance.

I don't know how many comparisons you're going to get there. They're really going after very different golfers.

[bigboom]

Wow... Totally different replies from what was posted about the Burner about 2-3 weeks ago. Back then most people were saying that it sounded and performed like a fishing rod on a bucket but seems like many like them now. Not into the long shaft thingy but I think I will give Burner TP a try with a shorter shaft.

maybe its the fact that more people on tour are trading in their superquads for the burner? :)

but seriously with the 50gm shaft and the 46inches i found the burner a little tough to control even though i out hit any driver out there with it, so i would have to agree the the regular burner still feels awkward. the tp however i fell in love with once i tried the 65gm shaft.

[hypergolf]

I don't know how many comparisons you're going to get there. They're really going after very different golfers.

Hey iacas. Finally downloaded the podcast about 907! Thanks. Regarding Burner TP, I thought the TP version targeted low to mid handicappers and so is 907 series no?

maybe its the fact that more people on tour are trading in their superquads for the burner? :)

Can you guys custom order Taylormade in the US? Taylormade refuses to do so here in Asia so I am currently moving towards Titleist clubs since they do customize. Anyway, it seems like most of the people who give advice on the forum seems to be a lot influenced by what the pros use huh? I wouldn't really know if the pros are changing from Superquad to Burner over here but I was hoping for personal opinions to compare 907 and Burner TP for those who have tried both.

I heard some good stuff about the Burner TP so maybe I will give it a try. As you said 65g sounds good.

[bigboom]

Hey iacas. Finally downloaded the podcast about 907! Thanks. Regarding Burner TP, I thought the TP version targeted low to mid handicappers and so is 907 series no?

yeah it seems that people always reference what pros use what equipment but for me ive always been a burner fan, i never liked the bulbous shape of the r7 sq nor did i like the weights idea...

im in canada and i can custom order here...

[sandtrap]

I tested them at golf galaxy and its a very solid club indeed. If you don't need or want the weights of the r7 line the burner is a very good club.

lead tape does the trick as well as the wieghts and way cheaper

[jackace]

I got to hit the burner again today and its a very good club. I hit the x460 as well, but liked the burner much more.

[digger21]

My new Burner should be here early next week. I havent been this excited in a looooong time.

[mrbillinoc]

Bought my new Burner today....spent an hour at the range after and am in LUV with it!!! Got the 10.5 regular shaft....paid $249 at Costco.

I liked the driver so much I stopped at a golf shop and bought the Burner 3 wood. They don't sell them at Costco, but the guy discounted it from $199 to $179.

Can't wait to take them "dancing" on the course tomorrow!!!

[asianpsuation]

i demoed a burner at a recent demo day, and it was very very long. but i just cant stand over a driver that feels about 10degrees shut at adress...maybe the tp version is better. its a great feeling club i just dont like its adress

[mrbillinoc]

Took my new Burner out for a spin today...absolutely CRUSHED the ball all day! Hit every fairway! My swing speed was measured at 94, so the regular shaft works just great! One of my playing partners walked right into the pro shop after we finished and bought one on the spot! He was hitting an R7 460 in 9.5, but almost flew his drives when he hit my 10.5 Burner.

The 3 wood is a dream as well...easy to hit, and the ball gets up real quick!!!

[mach330]

upgraded my very old nike driver (1st gen..don't even know what it's called). went to costco and found the tm tour burner for $250 like someone said. i kept passing by the isle and my wife finally gave me the green light to get it. can't wait to try it out on the range this week. i got the 9.5 Regular since everyone is saying the launch is a bit higher. my old nike is a 10.5.

[ping_guy]

your wife gave you the okay? man im glad im not married.

[Magnus]

i demoed a burner at a recent demo day, and it was very very long. but i just cant stand over a driver that feels about 10degrees shut at adress...maybe the tp version is better. its a great feeling club i just dont like its adress

Thats what kills me about TM. Their standard is 1* shut on 9.5 lofted drivers, 1.5* on 10.5. But then if you want a club, like you said that doesn't look 10 degree shut, you have to spend more $$ on the 'TP' version.

I realize that the majority of people slice, but making a neutral, or open face club an upcharge is, well, idk what it is, but for me it's expensive!

[DDBowdoin]

yup... you have to eventually ebay it up and who knows what you're getting then

[adams603]

I went to a big tent sale that the local course has every year. They put up like 4 huge tents by their range and let you hit what ever you want. I spent about 4-5 hours over two days hitting clubs. I have always used titleist drivers, always. I decided to try out all the major club makers while I was there. I hit ping,cobra,callaway,cleveland,adams,mizuno,nike, and taylor made. The burner TP was the last club I hit, and I couldnt belive the difference. The first ball I hit came off the face so hot I actually said holly s**t. I could do no wrong with the club. I have never had a club weather it was a wood or an iron or hybrid have that affect on me. Maybe its my swing and club speed and all the other variables just fit this driver perfect. I dont know but its in my bag now. The 3 and 5 woods are also incredible and easy to hit. What I like most about the club, other than it goes straight 275-300 every time, is the sound and solid feel. Some of the drivers had no feel whatsoever and the sounds are just plain anoying. But hey thats my two cents.

[Teedub7]

the reason behind this is that with square clubs you loose distance. Taylormade makes the best drivers, plain and simple.