Bridgestone Tour B X-Blade vs Bridgestone 220 MB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Tour B X-Blade loft | 220 MB loft | Tour B X-Blade lie | 220 MB lie | Tour B X-Blade length | 220 MB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 38.75 | — |
| 4 | 23.5 | 23 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.25 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 61 | 61 | 37.75 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 31 | 29.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 35 | 33 | 62 | 62 | 36.75 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 39 | 37 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.25 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 43 | 41.5 | 63 | 63 | 35.75 | 36.25 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.25 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Tour B X-Blade
- 220 MB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Tour B X-Blade is 35° and the 220 MB is 33°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 220 MB should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Tour B X-Blade. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the 220 MB averages 1.3° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (35° vs 33°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 4° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the 220 MB 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (36.75" vs 37.25").
Both are blade irons, built for low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently. Compact muscleback irons with minimal offset, thin toplines and the smallest sweet spot — built for shot-shaping over forgiveness. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
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.
There are 5 years between these sets (2017 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 35° to 33°.
Which should you choose?
The 220 MB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the Tour B X-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 Tour B X-Blade specs and Bridgestone 220 MB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bridgestone Tour B X-Blade stronger lofted than the 220 MB?
No. The 220 MB is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 35° for the Bridgestone Tour B X-Blade, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Bridgestone Tour B X-Blade and 220 MB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (35° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 7-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Bridgestone Tour B X-Blade and 220 MB aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are blade irons, built for low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Bridgestone Tour B X-Blade and 220 MB have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Bridgestone Tour B X-Blade is 62° lie and 36.75 inches, the 220 MB 62° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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