Burner 2.0 Iron Review

Burner 2.0 Irons

Just like its predecessor from 2009, the new Burner 2.0 iron is not only Taylormade ‘s number one game improvement iron, but is also the number one selling iron worldwide. Due to the design and different technologies of these irons, they aredesigned to help lower the scores of both the low and high handicappers. Each iron is designed differently to generate an equal yardage gap between each club, to help promote greater consistency within the set. One new innovation that separates the Burner 2.0 irons from its competitors is the different face thickness that is found in each club. By having a progressively thinner face into the longer irons it generates greater ball speed, which as a result, increases distance. Also, the weight distribution of each iron becomes lower and wider from the short to the long irons for maximum forgiveness, playability, and launch conditions.

While most other game improvement irons on the market have a tendency to have a “bulky” look due to their wide sole and thick top line, the Burner 2.0 is able to produce the same forgiveness, while having a thinner, cleaner appearance at address. Similar to the varying face thickness, the top line thickness is different for each club as it gradually decreases from the long irons into the short irons. The innovation of the MFSD (Multi Functional Sole Design) has three separate technologies that create an optimal balance between sole geometry and performance. The first is the design of a recessed toe and heel, as it reduces drag and friction when contacting the ground, promoting greater consistency. Secondly, a bevelled sole generates a low, deep center of gravity which makes it easier to produce optimal launch angles. Last but not least, a penetrating, raised sole increases the level of the overall playability of the iron, which benefits the different skill levels of all golfers.

Wining, dining and golfing in Kelowna

“Keep your eye on the ball and swing easy.”

Those were my husband’s parting words as I headed to Kelowna in early April to squeeze in a couple more days of skiing, followed by a day of golfing.

The skiing part was easy; Big White is just an hour and 15 minutes from the airport and I didn’t need any help getting down the mountain. But golfing? That was a different story.

Read the entire story at:

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/travel/Wining+dining+golfing+Kelowna/4804347/story.html

Golf Mecca in Canadian Wine Country

by James McAfee – TheAPosition

While sometimes overlooked, the Okanagan Valley, located in a fertile valley between the Cascades Mountains and the Monishee Mountains in Western Canada, offers some quality golf, especially for those who also like wine.

Fore Day Flight

Planning a golf trip to the Okanagan? Read this great article of a recent 4-day golf and wine tasting adventure in the Okanagan!

Fore Day Flight

by Jason Kerkmans – TheAPosition

Aside from those living in the Pac NW, flying into the town of Kelowna, in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, may take the better part of a day after a likely layover in Seattle or Portland. However, once you arrive at the far north end of the Sonoran Desert and the home of icewine and Canadian golf, it’s a quick transition into a four-day itinerary that will leave you awash in a sea of reds, whites …

Read more

Taylormade R11 & Burner 2.0 Driver Review

Burner 2.0 Driver

By now everyone has seen the TV commercials, magazine ads, YouTube videos and tour coverage of Taylormade’s new WHITE drivers. Is it just all hype and marketing from the big golf machine we call Taylormade? Or do they really preform in real world conditions? Read the only review on the web that covers both the Taylormade R11 and Taylormade Burner Superfast 2.0 Drivers.

White Out?

When I first heard about Taylormade’s new “WHITE OUT” drivers for 2011, I was skeptical about how the consumer would react. Nothing can be further from the black painted drivers we have become accustomed to over the last decade. But when I first put one in my hands I was surprised on how minimally invasive the white colour was. The non-reflective, matte white paint is very pleasing to the eye. In fact, I hardly even noticed it was white. Both the R11 and Burner 2.0 are incredibly easy to look at and align. And that is the purpose; white crown combined with a black face make both these drivers easy to align towards the target.

Both drivers have subtle, computerize silver and red graphics around the edge of the crown, but it didn’t interfere with the looks of the club and probably assists in the alignment of the drivers.

Is it Just Paint?

Quick answer: NO. Besides what the competition says, these are not repainted versions of the R9 and Burner 1.0. Both have been reengineered from the ground up, creating the best drivers Taylormade has ever produced. The white makes them just that much better. But now that we have addressed the paint, lets look at each driver on an individual level.

R11 Review

R11 Driver

The R11 driver looks similar to the R9 in terms of the head shape, moveable weight and flight control technology but the engineers have taken it a step further with a Adjustable Sole Plate (ASP). With these 3 exclusive technologies, the golfer can now adjust flight path (MWT), loft (FCT) and face angle (ASP) on an individual basis. What does this mean? Well, you can now fine tune each aspect more precisely to get the most accuracy and distance out of your drives.

Real World Testing

I took my R11 9 degree the stock Fujijura Blur stiff flex shaft out to the range and put it through the paces. First impression; wow this feels good. Besides the good looks of the white paint the R11 has a distinctively better sound than the R9. Not has hollow as it’s predecessor, the R11 has a more solid feel but doesn’t go as far as being a “dead” or “clunky” sound. After a few hits I dialled up the loft a degree to help promote a more right to left ball flight but then opened the face to produce a more square look at address.

After shaking some winter rust off the swing I truly had the R11 dialled in and was hitting it just as, if not better, than my R9 TP.

Burner Superfast 2.0 Review

After hitting the R11 for a bit I didn’t want to put it down, but I wanted to try the new Burner 2.0 just to get an idea. First impression when I picked up this latest version was immediate gratification. Gone is the spaceship looking duel crown the Burner 1.0 sported, and although I never liked it, it still preformed very well. But now the Burner 2.0 has a more traditional looking crown and combined with the white paint makes it a very sexy looking driver. It is the lightest Taylormade driver ever at 279 grams, a few grams light than the first version, which has allowed Taylormade to lengthen the club by an inch to produce more club head speed and more distance. This is Taylormade’s longest driver EVER!

Real World Testing

It took me a few swings to get use to the extra inch, but after that I was bombing this driver. Even though it has no adjustability, I was hitting the Burner 2.0 so well I am now considering switching from the R11, it was that good. The sound was a little more hollow that the R11, but a lot of people are going to like this driver. Not only does it look better with the removal of the dual crown design and the white paint, it just preforms hands down.

For the better player, the Burner 2.0 TP looks even better with a slightly open face at address and a more bulged toe creating a nice compact look.

Both drivers are available at The Harvest Golf Shop. The R11 has a price tag of $449 and the Burner 2.0 comes in at an attractive $339! I recommend that you take advantage of our NO CHARGE club fitting service with our certified CPGA Club Fitters to find the right Taylormade Driver for yourself.

Contributed by

Chad Scott

Head Professional