TaylorMade Burner Plus
$599, steel; $799, graphite
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The large, thin face with an inverted cone in the rear increases ball speed and normalizes distance on misses. The wide sole moves the CG rearward, making it more suitable for sweepers than diggers. The sole's beveled rear section helps the Burner Plus handle turf like an iron with a narrower sole. The Burner Plus Combo ($100 more) includes two hybrids (replacing the 3- and 4-irons) plus 5-iron to PW. The two hybrids have an identical loft and shaft length as Burner Plus long irons. This is to generate the same ball speed and carry distance. Of course, hybrids produce a higher spin rate and launch angle, for higher ball flight.