Bridgestone Tour B X-CBP vs Bridgestone 222CB+
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Tour B X-CBP loft | 222CB+ loft | Tour B X-CBP lie | 222CB+ lie | Tour B X-CBP length | 222CB+ length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | 21 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | — |
| 5 | 24 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 27 | 27 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 31 | 31 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 36 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 46 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Tour B X-CBP
- 222CB+
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Tour B X-CBP is 31° and the 222CB+ 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 222CB+ averages 0.7° weaker, with the largest gap at the 9-iron (39° vs 41°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The Tour B X-CBP is a players iron and the 222CB+ a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 222CB+ is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. 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 X-CBP is listed as forged body with press-formed high-strength steel face, pocket cavity and the 222CB+ 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 4 years between these sets (2018 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 222CB+ is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the Tour B X-CBP. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Bridgestone Tour B X-CBP specs and Bridgestone 222CB+ specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bridgestone Tour B X-CBP stronger lofted than the 222CB+?
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 X-CBP and 222CB+?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (31° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 9-iron, and 3 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Bridgestone Tour B X-CBP or the 222CB+?
The 222CB+. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Bridgestone Tour B X-CBP is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Bridgestone Tour B X-CBP and 222CB+ have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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