TaylorMade Burner Driver Review

It seems that since TaylorMade got it's big push with the first mass produced metal drivers, that the name Burner has been on one of their clubs at some point or another. From the classic originals, the oversize metal woods and now with the new Titanium 460cc versions, the Burner is back for another round.

The 2009 TaylorMade Burner drivers are offered as TaylorMade's introductory performance driver in price point. That is however where any more talk of it being introductory ends. This thing can flat out kill a golf ball!

What makes this an advanced driver are a few critical design features. A Dual Crown lowers the center of gravity, along with a strategically placed weight screw towards the rear of the club. This will offer a high launch, low spin driver that will be easy for almost every player to get airborne. Second, TaylorMade's popular inverted cone technology creates a very hot face that rewards center hits, as well as off center hits by keeping the ball in play without sacrificing too much distance. Third, a lightweight shaft designed specifically for distance is installed to not hit the ball further, but at the same time is built to keep the large 460cc club head from twisting during the swing, which will result in more fairways hit as well.

I must say, I was spoiled by the R9 review I've just finished as far as looks go. This is not an ugly club by any means, but it's far from a classic shape. Then again, everything in this club is designed for forgiveness and distance so one can't complain about that! I had a easy enough time working the ball with this club with a slight exception when it came to hitting a fade. This club dimply did not want to do it! Again, not a bad thing given what this club is designed to do. The shaft felt a little long, so I may ask those who purchase this to get it fit to them specifically so that they have a better chance of hitting the center of the face swing after swing, but other than that, this club is as advertised. It hit's it long and straight with minimal effort.

There are a lot of good drivers in the $300 and below category, I would put this on the top of your list to demo.

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