Our review of the TaylorMade Burner Driver found it to be the number one rated best golf driver on the market today. TaylorMade uses advanced golf technology to improve your golf game.  We based our analysis on the following criteria.

= GOLF Magazine’s 2009 Golf Buyer’s Guide Top Pick
= Golf Digest Magazine 2009 Hot List Gold Medal Winner
= Average Customer Reviews from (11) sites: 4.7 out of 5 (based on 100+ reviews)
= PGA Tour Pros Using – Sergio Garcia, Kenny Perry, Dustin Johnson

Our Review

If you want to feel the raw power of crushing the ball off the tee, then this is the driver for you. For the distance addict, the TaylorMade Burner Driver is the fix. Sleek and speedy, the Burner uses TaylorMade’s “Superfast” club technology to provide longer club length and an overall lighter weight (299 grams vs 320 grams), resulting in faster swing speeds and long-bomb power. Superfast Technology includes lighter, longer shafts, longer grips, larger more forgiving club heads, higher COR (coefficient of restitution – represents the velocity of the ball before and after impact), higher launch angles, and lower spin rates. Through testing in its innovation lab, TaylorMade has been able to generate the following increases in distance through this technology:

+3 yards (2.74m) – The TaylorMade Burner Driver uses an expanded MOI (moment of inertia – the club’s resistance to twisting at impact with the ball) across the club head for maximum forgiveness on miss-hits. The USGA limits the amount of the MOI because they feel that further increases to MOI could reduce the challenge of the game by reducing the skill required to hit the ball straight. So TaylorMade has expanded the area of the MOI on the club head, so that you can get the maximum allowable MOI across the face of the club – pretty cool.

+3 yards (2.74m) – The TaylorMade Burner Driver has a lower center of gravity in the club head, resulting in additional swing speed. Independent test results show that a 3-4 mph (4.8-6.4 km/h) average increase in swing speed will translate to 3-9 yards (2.7-8.2m) more in distance.

+5 yards (4.57m) – The TaylorMade Burner Driver has an extended shaft length – a longer shaft is able to generate faster swings

+2 yards (1.83m) – The TaylorMade Burner Driver has a lighter shaft and grip, which again means faster swing speeds

All of this adds up to an additional +13 yards (11.89m)! That can make a huge difference in anybody’s game, and that is one of the main reasons, in addition to the overall popularity of this club, that we are ranking it our number one driver for the 2009 season.

Key Features

Dual crown made of steel 

Sergio Garcia

WHERE TO BUY

3balls Golf – $159.95- 3balls has been in business online since 2000, and operates the 8,000 sq ft Joe & Leigh’s Discount Golf Pro Shop at the Pine Oaks Golf Course. The pro shop has made the list of Golf Digest’s Golf World Business Top 100 Pro Shops in America TEN times over! Passionate about serving golf and growing the game, 3balls is committed to maintaining the highest integrity, offering outstanding values, preserving manufacturer brand experiences and above all, providing a fun experience for their customers. With a staff of 50, they are the largest golf equipment seller on eBay with item postings in the thousands daily, and they have maintained a 99.9% positive feedback rating with over 200,000 unique transactions. In both 2007 and 2008, they were awarded Inc. Magazine’s award for Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in America.

Amazon – $149.99- Amazon sells everything, including golf clubs.  You can find some really great deals here on drivers, new and used.  If you’ve ever bought anything there you also see suggestions based on your previous purchases, as well as numerous consumer product reviews.  Amazon is a great resource for shopping for just about anything.

Golf Galaxy – $199.99 - Golf Galaxy® opened its first store in 1997 and combined great selection and pricing with pro shop service. Designed to contain “Everything For The Game®” their stores boast one of the most comprehensive collections of golf equipment, apparel, accessories and novelties ever assembled under one roof. The store concept also features a complete offering of services including, PGA Professional instruction, a club-trade in and Pre-Owned club programs, free custom club fitting, full service club repair and golf simulator rental. They currently have 90 stores in 31 states.  Their customer service, product selection, and pricing extend to the on-line galaxy as well.

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