Big Sized R11 Irons

Forgiving irons always have big size, but TaylorMade R11 Irons are of an exception. They are forgiving, but they are smaller than the 2011 CB irons. TaylorMade R11 Irons are a cross between the 2011 CB’s and Burner 2.0s. Inconsistent weight variation and "hot spots" often occur in clubhead design, but TaylorMade has gotten around that with their "Precision Weight Port" system. This is a plug that is mounted in the back of the clubhead and allows them to dial in a precise weight for each club. This bright red plug is made of either aluminum, steel, or tungsten with weight variations of 2.5 to as much as 17 grams, and are not adjustable by consumers. TaylorMade R11 Irons use the Inverted Cone Technology to deliver more consistent ball speeds and forgiveness on mis-hits. This technology works by employing a thinner face at the center of the clubhead and thicker as it radiates out toward the edges. This allows for little loss of distance on slight mis-hits and directional deviations of only a few yards. At impact, the TaylorMade R11 Irons feel and sound quieter ("muted" is a good word) than the rather loud Burner 2.0 because the R11's clubface is slightly thicker in the impact zone as well as where it connects to the sole. 

TaylorMade R11 Irons have been further improved on other aspects. The short-irons have a shallow undercut channel between the face and rear to control both feel and CG (Center of Gravity) location while the mid-irons have a moderate undercut, and the long irons have a larger undercut that puts weight farther back from the club face for increased forgiveness. This is a large progress, and two other progressions are the top line thickness and sole width. You'll see the widest top-line in the R11 long irons (for confidence as you address the ball) and getting progressively thinner as the irons shorten and your natural confidence increases. The sole width of TaylorMade R11 Irons allows a bit more weight to be added lower in the clubhead on the longer irons to help get the ball airborne and progresses to a slightly narrower sole in the short irons.