Bridgestone 220 MB vs Bridgestone 221CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 220 MB loft | 221CB loft | 220 MB lie | 221CB lie | 220 MB length | 221CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | — | 60 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 23 | 22 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 26 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 29.5 | 28 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 33 | 32 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 37 | 36 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 41.5 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 35.75 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 220 MB
- 221CB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 220 MB is 33° and the 221CB is 32°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 221CB should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 220 MB. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the 221CB averages 0.9° stronger, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (29.5° vs 28°). Beyond loft, the 220 MB 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (37.25" vs 36.75").
The sets are built differently: the 220 MB runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the 221CB 4-iron to PW (7 clubs).
The 220 MB is a blade iron and the 221CB a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 221CB is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The 220 MB trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Both heads are listed as forged. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
Both sets were introduced in 2022, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Bridgestone designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The 221CB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1.5° stronger than the 220 MB on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Bridgestone 220 MB specs and Bridgestone 221CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bridgestone 220 MB stronger lofted than the 221CB?
No. The 221CB is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the Bridgestone 220 MB, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Bridgestone 220 MB and 221CB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (33° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1.5° at the 6-iron, and 6 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Bridgestone 220 MB or the 221CB?
The 221CB. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Bridgestone 220 MB is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Bridgestone 220 MB and 221CB have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Bridgestone 220 MB is 62° lie and 37.25 inches, the 221CB 62° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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