Bridgestone Tour B X-CB vs Bridgestone 221CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Tour B X-CB loft | 221CB loft | Tour B X-CB lie | 221CB lie | Tour B X-CB length | 221CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | — | 60 | — | 38.75 | — |
| 4 | 22.5 | 22 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 25 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 28 | 28 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 32 | 32 | 62 | 62 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 36 | 36 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 41 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 46 | 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-CB
- 221CB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Tour B X-CB is 32° and the 221CB is 32°, 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 (22.5° vs 22°).
The sets are built differently: the Tour B X-CB runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the 221CB 4-iron to PW (7 clubs).
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. 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.
Which should you choose?
The 221CB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 0.5° stronger than the Tour B X-CB 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-CB specs and Bridgestone 221CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bridgestone Tour B X-CB stronger lofted than the 221CB?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 32°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Bridgestone Tour B X-CB and 221CB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (32° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 0.5° at the 4-iron, and 1 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Bridgestone Tour B X-CB and 221CB aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Bridgestone Tour B X-CB and 221CB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 36.75 inches long.
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