The TaylorMade Tour Preferred Combo 2014 iron set has factory lofts from 20° to 47° and captured lie angles from 60° to 63.5°. Loft and lie changes should be based on measured specs, ball flight and carry gaps.
Tour Preferred Combo 2014
Iron fitting analysis • 2014
What stands out about the Tour Preferred Combo 2014 specs?
Factory loft and lie chart
| Club | Loft | Lie | Gap | Gap read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20° | 60° | — | — |
| 4 | 23° | 60.5° | 3° | Tight |
| 5 | 26° | 61° | 3° | Tight |
| 6 | 30° | 61.5° | 4° | Typical |
| 7 | 34° | 62° | 4° | Typical |
| 8 | 38° | 62.5° | 4° | Typical |
| 9 | 42° | 63° | 4° | Typical |
| PW | 47° | 63.5° | 5° | Wide |
Where should you check bending first?
The 3 to 4 gap is 3° versus a 4° set median. That tighter spacing is the first place to check for carry overlap.
Should this set be bent stronger?
The 7 iron is 34°, which is relatively traditional by modern standards. A stronger bend may add distance but still changes bounce and offset.
Strengthening loft generally reduces effective bounce by roughly the same amount and slightly increases offset. Compare the changed club with both neighbours before bending.
Should this set be bent weaker?
Weakening loft generally adds effective bounce, slightly reduces offset and can raise launch. It makes sense when the new carry gap and landing angle improve.
Lie angle: flatter or more upright?
| Right handed shots start left with centred strike | Investigate a flatter lie. |
|---|---|
| Right handed shots start right with centred strike | Investigate a more upright lie. |
| Left handed golfer | Reverse the left and right directional interpretation. |
| Only one iron is wrong | Measure that club before changing the whole set. |
Can you bend just one iron?
Yes. If the unusual loft gap above also shows up as the wrong carry gap, changing one measured club is more targeted than moving the entire set.
Used TaylorMade irons: measure before bending
Factory specs are a reference, not proof of what a used club measures today. Previous bending, repair work and normal tolerances can leave a club stronger, weaker, flatter or more upright than the chart.
Best fitting workflow for this set
- Measure the actual loft and lie of the problem club.
- Compare carry, peak height, landing angle and start direction with its neighbours.
- Use loft changes for gapping or flight problems and lie changes for directional fit problems.
- Make the smallest useful change first.
- Re-measure after bending and re-test the neighbouring carry gaps.
When not to bend
- The goal is only to copy another model’s printed lofts.
- The problem is strike, shaft length or swingweight instead of loft or lie.
- The requested change would make an already tight gap even tighter without a carry reason.
- The hosel shows damage or evidence of repeated adjustment.
- The exact head construction has not been confirmed suitable for the requested amount.
Disclaimer: TaylorMade iron bendability varies by model, construction, finish, age and condition. Do not assume a universal safe adjustment such as ±2°. Have a qualified fitter measure the club and confirm the requested loft/lie change for the exact head before bending.