Bridgestone J40 Dual Pocket Cavity vs Bridgestone 222CB+
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | J40 Dual Pocket Cavity loft | 222CB+ loft | J40 Dual Pocket Cavity lie | 222CB+ lie | J40 Dual Pocket Cavity length | 222CB+ length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | — | 60 | — | 38.75 | — |
| 4 | 23 | 21 | 61 | 60.5 | 38.25 | — |
| 5 | 26 | 24 | 62 | 61 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 27 | 62.5 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 31 | 63 | 62 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 36 | 63.5 | 62.5 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 64 | 63 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 64.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- J40 Dual Pocket Cavity
- 222CB+
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the J40 Dual Pocket Cavity is 34° and the 222CB+ is 31°, a 3° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 222CB+ should carry roughly 9 to 12 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the J40 Dual Pocket Cavity. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the 222CB+ averages 1.9° stronger, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (30° vs 27°). Beyond loft, the 222CB+ 7-iron sits 1° flatter (63° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the 222CB+ 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the J40 Dual Pocket Cavity runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the 222CB+ 4-iron to PW (7 clubs).
The J40 Dual Pocket Cavity is a players iron and the 222CB+ a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 222CB+ is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The J40 Dual Pocket Cavity trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The J40 Dual Pocket Cavity is listed as forged, dual pocket cavity and the 222CB+ 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.
There are 11 years between these sets (2011 and 2022), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 34° to 31°.
Which should you choose?
The 222CB+ is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° stronger than the J40 Dual Pocket Cavity 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 J40 Dual Pocket Cavity specs and Bridgestone 222CB+ specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bridgestone J40 Dual Pocket Cavity stronger lofted than the 222CB+?
No. The 222CB+ is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31° against 34° for the Bridgestone J40 Dual Pocket Cavity, 3° stronger and worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Bridgestone J40 Dual Pocket Cavity and 222CB+?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (34° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 6-iron, and 6 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Bridgestone J40 Dual Pocket Cavity or the 222CB+?
The 222CB+. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Bridgestone J40 Dual Pocket Cavity is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Bridgestone J40 Dual Pocket Cavity and 222CB+ have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Bridgestone J40 Dual Pocket Cavity is 63° lie and 36.75 inches, the 222CB+ 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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