Bridgestone J33 Forged Blade vs Bridgestone J36 Blade
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Bridgestone J33 Forged Bladeforged with a long hosel · 1020 mild carbon steelBridgestone J36 Bladeforged muscle-back · 1020 mild carbon steel
Specification comparison
| Club | J33 Forged Blade loft | J36 Blade loft | J33 Forged Blade lie | J36 Blade lie | J33 Forged Blade length | J36 Blade length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 19 | — | 59 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 22 | 21 | 60 | 60 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 25 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 28 | 27 | 62 | 62 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 32 | 31 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 36 | 35 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 40 | 39 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 44 | 43 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 48 | 47 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The J36 Blade is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the J33 Forged Blade 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 J33 Forged Blade specs and Bridgestone J36 Blade specs.