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I hit the TM 2.0 back in 2009 and was impressed with the distance. I kept hitting my Pings until now and getting older and losing club head speed I was losing distance. I bought the used 2.0 to gain distance and it's worked out well. I've gained about 10 yds on each iron over the Pings. This set was perfect (5-9) because I didn't want a graphite wedge and I hit 3-4 hybrids. A nice surprise were the brand new Winn grips. The faces on the 8-9 irons were a little worn but grooves were OK. Negative feedback and loss of distance on toe hits was minimal which was an extra bonus. If you're looking for more distance in your irons and don't want to spend $1000 to get it consider TM 2.0's with graphite shafts. Awesome irons
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The long irons don't have a good feel to them. However the short irons a nice and crisp. Not sure if this was the intent, but there feels like too big a change between the two. Also, the set I purchased feels like the shafts are not original. Just feels weird.
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PROS PLAYABILITY: Short irons can be manipulated to hit shots high or low; rounded soles are nimble enough to pick balls off tight lies, soft fairways or sand. ACCURACY/FORGIVENESS: Several testers believe shots hardly waver in flight (little sidespin) and go where you aim. DISTANCE CONTROL: Well-struck shots produce expected, repeatable distances; shorter hitters receive a boost from lighter shafts and lively face. FEEL: Center hits provide a soft, compressed, almost weightless feel. LOOK: Thick topline says easy to hit; single white groove on bottom of clubface aids alignment while red and white diagrams on grip assist, too. CONS Lightweight graphite shafts feel too light and flexible for some testers; many testers experience little workability left or right throughout set. From Sports Illustrated Golf+ (February 7, 2011) The irons were engineered to deliver legendary Burner distance and more playability, and refinements to the Burner 2.0 vibration-management system improve sound and feel. From Golf Magazine (December 2010) The current Burner iron is widely known as a big-hitting iron, due in part to stronger lofts and longer shafts (particularly in long irons) than other models. Now comes Burner 2.0 to take its place. 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. Thinner clubfaces (up to 5 percent) than in Burner irons deliver faster ball speed—and higher flight—for added distance. Recessed areas along the heel and toe are intended to reduce turf drag for crisper contact. Look for Burner 2.0 to gain its own loyal following based on overall distance output, reliable directional control and improved feel. Read more: http://www.golf.com/equipment/taylormade-burner-20-irons#ixzz25blvOoUMRead full review
I am currently a 5.0 handicap index golfer. My handicap has been on the rise over the past couple of years as my age has increased to its current state of 55 years of age. Prior to the purchase of this set of TaylorMade Burner 2.0 irons, I have always used forged irons with steel shafts going from forged muscle backs to forged perimeter weighted irons. The thought process has been that as I’ve aged, I need to concede some things to father time and move to a more forgiving set of clubs to retain both accuracy and distance. The move to the TaylorMade Burner 2.0 irons therefore was a pretty radical one for me. Instead of being a forged iron, it’s designed to be a very forgiving investment cast maximum perimeter weighted iron, built for distance. The investment cast perimeter weighting isn’t anything really new as that has been around for a number of years now. TaylorMade with this set manufactured greater distance by decreasing the loft of each iron throughout the set and by adding length and reducing weight to each of the shafts (I got the stock lightweight steel shafts in my set). Make no mistake, these clubs are long…very long. The first few rounds I used them, I was flying shots over the green or at least past pin high consistently. But in reality, I believe the added length simply comes from the stronger lofts and the longer and lighter shafts. My set was comprised of a 4 iron through the gap wedge (“A wedge” in TaylorMade speak), but because of the way the clubs are manufactured, I’d say you’re simply getting a disguised set of 3 iron through pitching wedge with the numbers of each iron altered by one number. I like the appearance with the darker finish but I’m not as fond of the massive size of the clubheads nor the thicker top line of the irons versus what I’m used to seeing with forged blades. Also, with the lighter weight of the shafts, I’ve had a hard time adjusting my timing at impact with these clubs and I don’t believe my shot dispersion is as tight as with my forged clubs. So, for now, I’ve gone back to my Mizuno MP-62’s with Project X steel 5.5 shafts. I’ll keep the Burner 2.0’s in the closet for a while and probably bring them back out from time to time as I get older and need to compensate for lost distance. My star rating and whether I would recommend these clubs to a friend depends upon the skill level of the golfer and what they are looking for in a set or irons. I think these clubs are a great choice for double digit handicappers who are looking for a forgiving club and distance. If you are a single digit handicap golfer, I think forged irons are still the way to go.Read full review
Overall these are great clubs, very solid feel compared to other brands I tried, they are forgiving but you can still work the ball to some degree. What stood out to me is the added distance. These clubs are freakishly long. Probably an extra 15-20 yards. The shafts are longer than standard + the lofts are strong+ that thin face technology really works. I had to get the shafts cut back to standard + make them heavier and stiffer to take some of the distance off. I hit an 8 iron 185 before modifying them. These clubs are great for short and medium hitters, they will definitely add distance. There are better alternatives for big hitters.
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