Bridgestone Tour B X-CB vs Bridgestone Tour B X-CBP
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Tour B X-CB loft | Tour B X-CBP loft | Tour B X-CB lie | Tour B X-CBP lie | Tour B X-CB length | Tour B X-CBP length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | — | 60 | — | 38.75 | — |
| 4 | 22.5 | 21 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 27 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 31 | 62 | 62 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 35 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 39 | 63 | 63 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 44 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Tour B X-CB
- Tour B X-CBP
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Tour B X-CB is 32° and the Tour B X-CBP is 31°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Tour B X-CBP should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Tour B X-CB. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the Tour B X-CBP averages 1.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the 9-iron (41° vs 39°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Tour B X-CBP 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the Tour B X-CB runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the Tour B X-CBP 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.
The Tour B X-CB is listed as forged 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.
The Tour B X-CBP came out 1 year after the Tour B X-CB, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The Tour B X-CBP is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° 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 Tour B X-CBP specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bridgestone Tour B X-CB stronger lofted than the Tour B X-CBP?
No. The Tour B X-CBP is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31° against 32° for the Bridgestone Tour B X-CB, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Bridgestone Tour B X-CB and Tour B X-CBP?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (32° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 9-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Bridgestone Tour B X-CB and Tour B X-CBP 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 Tour B X-CBP have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Bridgestone Tour B X-CB is 62° lie and 36.75 inches, the Tour B X-CBP 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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