Bridgestone Tour B JGR HF2 vs Bridgestone Tour B X-CBP
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Tour B JGR HF2 loft | Tour B X-CBP loft | Tour B JGR HF2 lie | Tour B X-CBP lie | Tour B JGR HF2 length | Tour B X-CBP length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 21 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 24 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38 |
| 6 | 27 | 27 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 31 | 31 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 35 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 39 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 44 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Tour B JGR HF2
- Tour B X-CBP
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Tour B JGR HF2 is 31° and the Tour B X-CBP is 31°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (22° vs 21°). Beyond loft, the Tour B JGR HF2 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37.25" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the Tour B JGR HF2 runs 4-iron to AW (8 clubs), the Tour B X-CBP 4-iron to PW (7 clubs).
The Tour B JGR HF2 is a game improvement iron and the Tour B X-CBP a players iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The Tour B JGR HF2 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The Tour B X-CBP 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 Tour B JGR HF2 is listed as two-piece forged, ultra-thin face with polymer-filled cavity and the Tour B X-CBP as forged body with press-formed high-strength steel face, pocket cavity. 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 2018, 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 Tour B X-CBP is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Tour B JGR HF2 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 Tour B JGR HF2 specs and Bridgestone Tour B X-CBP specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bridgestone Tour B JGR HF2 stronger lofted than the Tour B X-CBP?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 31°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Bridgestone Tour B JGR HF2 and Tour B X-CBP?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (31° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 1 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Bridgestone Tour B JGR HF2 or the Tour B X-CBP?
The Bridgestone Tour B JGR HF2. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The Tour B X-CBP is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Bridgestone Tour B JGR HF2 and Tour B X-CBP have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Bridgestone Tour B JGR HF2 is 62° lie and 37.25 inches, the Tour B X-CBP 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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