Callaway Big Bertha (2002) vs Callaway Big Bertha (2004)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Big Bertha (2002) loft | Big Bertha (2004) loft | Big Bertha (2002) lie | Big Bertha (2004) lie | Big Bertha (2002) length | Big Bertha (2004) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | — | 58.5 | — | 40 | — |
| 2 | 18 | 17 | 59.2 | 59.2 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 59.9 | 59.9 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 60.6 | 60.6 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 61.3 | 61.3 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 33 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 45 | 65 | 65 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 50 | 50 | 65 | 65 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 58 | 60 | 65 | 65 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Big Bertha (2002)
- Big Bertha (2004)
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Big Bertha (2002) is 34° and the Big Bertha (2004) is 33°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Big Bertha (2004) should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Big Bertha (2002). Across the 12 clubs both sets share, the Big Bertha (2004) averages 0.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the LW (58° vs 60°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the Big Bertha (2002) runs 1-iron to LW (13 clubs), the Big Bertha (2004) 2-iron to LW (12 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. 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 investment cast. 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 Big Bertha (2004) arrived 2 years after the Big Bertha (2002), a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 34° to 33°.
Which should you choose?
The Big Bertha (2004) is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the Big Bertha (2002) 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: Callaway Big Bertha (2002) specs and Callaway Big Bertha (2004) specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Big Bertha (2002) stronger lofted than the Big Bertha (2004)?
No. The Big Bertha (2004) is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the Callaway Big Bertha (2002), 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Big Bertha (2002) and Big Bertha (2004)?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (34° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the LW, and 11 of the 12 shared clubs differ.
Are the Callaway Big Bertha (2002) and Big Bertha (2004) aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Callaway Big Bertha (2002) and Big Bertha (2004) have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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