Bridgestone Tour B X-Blade vs Bridgestone Tour B X-CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Tour B X-Blade loft | Tour B X-CB loft | Tour B X-Blade lie | Tour B X-CB lie | Tour B X-Blade length | Tour B X-CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 23.5 | 22.5 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 31 | 28 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 35 | 32 | 62 | 62 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 39 | 36 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 43 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Tour B X-Blade
- Tour B X-CB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Tour B X-Blade is 35° and the Tour B X-CB is 32°, a 3° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Tour B X-CB should carry roughly 9 to 12 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 Tour B X-CB averages 2° stronger, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (31° vs 28°). 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.
The Tour B X-Blade is a blade iron and the Tour B X-CB a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Tour B X-CB is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Tour B X-Blade 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 2017, 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-CB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° 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 Tour B X-CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bridgestone Tour B X-Blade stronger lofted than the Tour B X-CB?
No. The Tour B X-CB is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 35° for the Bridgestone Tour B X-Blade, 3° stronger and worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Bridgestone Tour B X-Blade and Tour B X-CB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (35° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 6-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Bridgestone Tour B X-Blade or the Tour B X-CB?
The Tour B X-CB. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Bridgestone Tour B X-Blade is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Bridgestone Tour B X-Blade and Tour B X-CB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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