ClubTest 2008: Fairway Woods
7 of 8
TaylorMade Burner Steel
$179, steel; $199, graphite
taylormadegolf.com
We tested: 3 (15°), 5 (18°) and 7 (21°) in REAX 50 graphite shaft. Shaft length (3-wood): 43", graphite
Company line: "Our SuperFast technology allows for an extremely light shaft and grip to promote faster swing speed for added power. The low and back center-of-gravity position promotes a consistently high and long launch."
Our Test Panel Says:
PROS: Very tight dispersion pattern— these won't leave you too far off course; testers embrace the medium-high ball flight; reasonably strong performers in every category; bigger-than-average sweet spot; every bit as good from the rough as from the fairway; large enough to whack off a tee, but not so big that it's an impediment from the deck.
CONS: Not among the longest woods tested; clubhead graphics are unnecessary and distracting; some prefer a smaller head to play out of rough.
"Pleasantly surprised at how well it accounts for my mis-hits." — Mark Waldheim (12)
