Taylormade R7 Vs. Taylormade Burner 2.0 Irons Comparison Overview

In 2022, the used golf club market is replete with quality choices. The Taylormade R7 and the Taylormade Burner 2.0 irons are perfect examples. The Burner 2.0’s in particular were very popular when they first came out and are still in high demand among beginners and high handicappers.

So we wanted to revisit the Burners and compare them to a set of comparable Taylormade irons. Which ones played longer? What kinds of players are they best for? Find out in the following comparison overview.

Taylormade R7 Irons Overview

The Taylormade R7’s were made for high handicappers. With deep cavity backs and a sizeable footprint, they bring the forgiveness.

The Taylormade R7’s have the inverted cone technology that makes so many Taylormade golf clubs forgiving and valuable to high handicappers. While the sweet spots of the Taylormade R7 irons aren’t as big as the later R9 irons, there is still plenty of face to work with here.

These are very weak-lofted irons so they provide plenty of launch too. Some of our testers were getting the best apex height they’ve ever achieved with these irons. The Taylormade R7’s have a thin topline but wide soles so turf interaction is pretty sweet.

Our testers were averaging a distance of 148 yards with the 7-iron in this set which was just a bit longer than the Burner irons.

Taylormade Burner 2.0 Irons Overview

When the Burners came out Taylormade said that they were for players with handicaps of 0 to 30.

We still find that very hard to believe because it is pretty obvious that the Burner 2.0 irons were made for high handicappers. However, we will say that the Burner irons look much more premium than the Taylormade R7 irons.

That all being said, the average distance we were getting from these irons was 145 yards so they played a bit shorter than the Taylormade R7’s. They were also a bit more workable than the R7 irons and they sounded better too.

They have stronger lofts than the Taylormade R7’s with the 9-iron checking in at 40 degrees compared to the 41 degree 9-iron of the R7’s.

The Taylormade R7 irons are definitely better for beginners and high handicappers than the Burner 2.0 irons. However, if you prefer a lower trajectory and like a bit more of a modern sound, then the Burners would be a good choice.

Taylormade M2 – First Impressions

The M2 have been extremely popular since their release in 2017 and set the blueprint for the modern Sim 2 Irons that we see on the market today.

The heads on the M2 clubs are smaller and more compact than traditional Game Improvement Irons and they are built for distance more than forgiveness.

The incorporate technology like a face slot for forgiveness on off center hits and a speed pocket to maximize ball speed.

Tungsten weighting lowers the COG of the irons making it easy to get an effective launch angle.

These Irons are perfect for improving players to get maximum distance while also having tremendous feel for high to mid handicappers.

Taylormade Burner 2.0 – First Impressions

These are clean, sleek looking game improvement irons with considerable offset and chunky heads for long and straight shots.

The inverted cone technology ensures clean striking when hit anywhere on the face and the echo dampening technology also ensures that they irons feel as good as the look.

The considerable offset is going to be great for anybody that slices the ball and the optimal weight placement makes the Burner 2.0 Irons a timeless classic.

Overall another big step forward for TaylorMade with these cavity back game improvement classics.

M2 Irons – Selling Points

Compact Heads
Tungsten Weighting
Defined Leading Edge For Workability
Face Slots For Forgiveness
Speed Pocket For Ball Speed
Competitive Price ($500 For The Set)

Burner 2.0 Irons – Selling Points

Chunky Heads For Distance
Inverted Cone Technology For Large Sweet Spot
Very Forgiving
Sleek Looking
Considerable Offset For Slice Correction
Available Cheap Second Hand

Who Are The M2 Irons For

The M2 are going to be perfect for Mid Handicappers that are looking to pick up a bargain.

The irons are primarily built for distance but they also have forgiveness and easy launching built in.

The well defined leading edge, ensures quality turf interaction given these irons the feel need for better players.

Overall, if you’re looking to improve your game and get straight distance, the M2’s are going to be a great option

The Family Of Irons

The M2 started the M series which is the backbone for the irons we see today. The M4 and M6 offered significant new features like the speed bridge and added more forgiveness but the M2’s still easily hold their own.

Distance: 95/100

Accuracy: 93/100

Forgiveness: 92/100

Feel And Control: 92/100

Overall Score: 93/100

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Who Are The Burner 2.0 Irons For

The Burner 2.0 Irons are going to be a playable for any level of golfer but they are aimed at high handicappers looking for as much forgiveness as possible.

For a mid handicapper who cant get the consistency with their irons, the Burner 2.0’s will also be an excellent option.

For anybody with a slice, the considerable offset should work wonders for correcting their ball flight.

Finally, since these irons have been around for a long time, you can pick them up very cheap second hand, just make sure the heads are in good condition befor eyou buy.

Another excellent evolution in the game improvement category from Taylormade.