The modern Burner driver, introduced in early 2007, is the best-selling driver in TaylorMade history. It introduced golfers to a groundbreaking development called SuperFast technology that allowed them to swing the club faster for greater distance.
Last year, SuperFast technology was improved to make the Burner SuperFast driver lighter, longer, and faster than any previous generation Burner. It delivered on its promise of improved aerodynamics and massive distance and, by the end of 2010, achieved remarkable success on Tour and in the marketplace. More than 50 professionals put the Burner SuperFast in play on the PGA Tour alone and the driver was used in 14 victories worldwide, most notably the FedEx Cup TOUR Championship.
Originally posted by tbear I had a Burner 10.5 with 50gram superfast regular and it was a bomber for sure but I could lose it left once in a while when I would take a real strong grip or swing too hard so I returned it to RD's. But what I am really waiting for is the Burner TP 10.5 with 50gram Superfast TP shaft regular to become available. Jan 29, 2007 The club’s total weight tops out at 299 grams, which is approximately 20 grams less than a typical driver measuring 45 inches and equipped with a 60- to 65-gram shaft. Meanwhile the longer length expands the swing arc. Combine the lighter weight with the wider arc and you get a significant boost in distance.
TaylorMade debuts Burner SuperFast 2.0
Now TaylorMade is pleased to introduce the next-generation Burner SuperFast 2.0 and Burner SuperFast 2.0 TP, which combine SuperFast technology with an ultra-large face size and low-drag aerodynamics to promote faster swing speed, a higher launch angle and lower spin-rate, equaling a dramatic boost in distance. The two best distance-producing technologies in years are combined in this high-MOI driver, helping to make Burner SuperFast 2.0 five yards longer than the original Burner SuperFast.
The Burner SuperFast 2.0 driver is newly shaped to deliver the benefit of our Dual Crown Technology – designed to create a lower CG to promote a higher launch angle and lower spin-rate, the launch conditions that promote greater distance – but with a more conventional head shape. In addition, the Burner 2.0 incorporates SuperFast Technology, including a longer shaft, lighter weight and more usable face area.
Largest Clubface of Any TaylorMade Driver
The Burner SuperFast 2.0 drivers boasts one of the largest faces in golf at an expansive 4,550 square millimeters, and the deepest face/largest address footprint combination. The clubhead’s Ultra-Thin Wall (UTW) construction combined with a more triangular address shape and profile shape allowed us to stretch the geometry to improve performance and playability. The larger face is important in light of the fact that the longer club-length makes it more challenging for the average player to make square contact consistently; the larger face provides more area with which to strike the ball.
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The exceptionally deep face provides more area for impact above the center of the face, which promotes a higher launch angle and lower spin-rate, the launch conditions that promote long distance. To improve performance without sacrificing feel and playability, we carefully recalibrated the shaft and head mass properties to enhance playability and a moderate draw bias with a “measured square” face angle.
The high-MOI titanium clubhead also features TaylorMade’s Inverted Cone Technology, milled directly into the back of a clubface. The Inverted Cone expands the area of the clubface that delivers high ball speed, meaning that you can miss the center of the clubface by a lot and still generate high ball speed and long distance.
Burner Superfast Driver Swing Weight ExplainedTaylorMade Burner SuperFast 2.0 Driver Tour IntroductionOptimum Contrast for Alignment
The Burner SuperFast 2.0′s distinct white crown, when paired with its black PVD-finish clubface, provides optimum contrast for easier and more consistently accurate alignment. The crown color also eliminates high-intensity “hot spots” caused by reflected sunlight that afflicts gloss-finish metalwoods. This is very important, since golfers tend to be longer with these clubs, and if the face is poorly aligned at impact, then the shot can be directed farther off-line for an equivalent impact misalignment.
Additionally, a white metalwood head looks 2% larger compared to the same-sized black head because the white border bleeds into the darker sides. This promote more confidence and a fast, free swing.
Our Lightest Driver Ever
A vital upgrade to the Burner SuperFast is the new Winn Lite grip that weighs just 25 grams, yet it sacrifices nothing in terms of feel and traction. It’s a critical component in making this club, at 279 grams, the lightest driver we’ve ever produced. The driver measures 46.5″, a length that, in concert with the lighter grip and improved aerodynamics, promotes five more yards than the Burner SuperFast.
Also critical to the Burner SuperFast 2.0 driver’s performance is its Matrix Ozik XCon 4.8 shaft, which is both ultra-light and tip-soft, helping the golfer generate more ball speed, a higher launch angle and more spin to promote more distance.
Burner SuperFast 2.0 TP: Legendary Distance, Neutral Bias for the Discerning Player
The Burner SuperFast 2.0 TP differs from the standard model in a four key ways: 1) a more compact address footprint, 2) a single weight port on the toe (the weight is non-movable), 3) a slightly open clubface angle, 4) a standard 65-gram Matrix Ozik HD 6 shaft and 43-gram Tour Velvet Light grip.
The TP’s aerodynamic clubhead shape promotes faster swing speed for increased distance, while the open face and weight in the toe enables the driver to be swing-weighted differently than the Burner SuperFast 2.0 to promote a neutral bias.
Availability and Pricing
Two versions of the driver – Burner SuperFast 2.0 and Burner SuperFast 2.0 TP – are to be offered to suit a wider range of players, including availability in a ladies version in its own color palette. The Burner SuperFast 2.0 driver is available in three lofts – 9.5°, 10.5°, HT (12.5°) – and four shaft flexes – L, M, R, S. The Burner SuperFast 2.0 TP is available in three lofts – 8.5°, 9.5°, 10.5° – and three shaft flexes – X, S, R.
Availability begins on February 4, 2010 at a street price of $299 for the Burner SuperFast 2.0 and $399 for the Burner SuperFast 2.0 TP.
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Consider Trying a TaylorMade Burner Driver for Inexpensive Distance and Accuracy
TaylorMade is one of the world's leading golf club manufacturers, and during its history the company has created several drivers that bear the 'Burner' designation. In fact, TaylorMade has used the Burner name for so long and with so many different clubs, it's hard to remember how and when it was first used. If memory serves me correctly, though, the first TaylorMade Burner driver came out in 1983. Of course, there have been multiple versions of the club since that first version, and each new model has made improvements over its predecessors.
In this review I'll give you my impressions of this driver that came out in 2007 along with my thoughts on the 2009 version. Both of these drivers are very popular - in fact, my husband uses the 2007 TaylorMade Burner driver (10.5 degree loft).
The 2007 TaylorMade Burner Driver
Driver heads are looking less and less traditional these days, and the 2007 model is no exception, with a somewhat 'bullet-like' shape to lower and deepen its center of gravity (CG) and increase its Moment of Inertia (MOI). Oh well, at least it isn't square.
Taylormade Burner Superfast 2.0 Driver Swing Weight
This driver doesn't have any fancy moveable weights and you can't adjust its face angle or anything else. It leaves those bells and whistles to more expensive drivers and simply gets the job done for mid- to high-handicap golfers with mid-range budgets. It does, however, use TaylorMade's 'SuperFast Technology' to lighten the club's weight and increase swing speed. And, by shifting its CG low and further away from the club face, the 2007 driver helps golfers launch the ball higher. Its extremely high MOI makes it very forgiving on heel or toe hits.
My husband owns this club and I've hit it hundreds of times because we sometimes decide to trade drivers for a while. The stock 50-gram, 44.5' Fujikura RE*AX graphite shaft seems to match up with my 85-90 mph swing pretty well. Although I find it difficult to work the ball with this driver, it's easy for me to hit it straight and it gives me nice distance. It's a club I feel comfortable with and I know my husband loves it because he always makes me give it back not long after we swap our drivers. Overall, it's a great club for average golfers, and it's a less expensive option than many other drivers. It's hard to argue with long and straight at a pretty cheap price.
The 2009 TaylorMade Burner Driver
The 2009 model has also become a favorite with mid- to high-handicap golfers, providing several improvements over the previous model. It's available in 9.5, 10.5 and 12 degree lofts with a 49-gram, 46.25' Fujikura RE*AX graphite shaft. TaylorMade says its titanium club face is the largest in any TaylorMade driver produced as of 2009.
Designed to promote a faster swing speed, lower spin rate and higher launch angle, the club uses TaylorMade's 'Dual Crown Technology' to lower its CG and 'Inverted Cone Technology' to raise its MOI. I tried the 10.5 degree loft, and I was rewarded with great distance even though the club launched the ball higher than I'm used to. I also felt as though I was getting a bit more swing speed with this version of the TaylorMade Burner driver - probably due to the ultra-lightweight, longer-than-normal shaft. Most of my drives went down the middle or were a slight draw, so I'd consider the club both accurate and forgiving. It's easy to hit and it doesn't have any moveable weights or other adjustments to fiddle with.
The Bottom Line:
Both of these clubs - the 2007 and 2009 versions of the TaylorMade Burner driver - have a lot going for them, including TaylorMade's SuperFast Technology, which promotes distance gains by facilitating faster swing speeds. If you're looking for high-tech golf club technology but you don't want to have to adjust this and twist that on your driver before you start your round, consider taking a close look at one of these fine drivers. They'll both give you a high launch and a long, accurate drive. And because both are a few years old now, you should be able to pick one up fairly inexpensively. Some people may struggle a bit with the 2009 TaylorMade Burner driver because of its extra-long shaft, but once you get the hang of it (I did quite easily) it can really pay off.
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