Callaway Big Bertha (2004) vs Callaway X-18

Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.

Callaway Big Bertha (2004)2004–2006 · Game Improvement Ironsinvestment cast · stainless steel Callaway X-182004–2007 · Game Improvement Ironsinvestment cast · stainless steel

Specification comparison

Club	Big Bertha (2004) loft	X-18 loft	Big Bertha (2004) lie	X-18 lie	Big Bertha (2004) length	X-18 length
2	17	18	59.2	59.2	39.5	39.5
3	20	21	59.9	59.9	39	39
4	23	23.5	60.6	60.6	38.5	38.5
5	26	26	61.3	61.3	38	38
6	29	29	62	62	37.5	37.5
7	33	33	62.5	62.5	37	37
8	37	37	63.5	63.5	36.5	36.5
9	41	41	64.5	64.5	36	36
PW	45	46	65	65	35.75	35.5
AW	50	51	65	65	35.5	35.5
SW	55	56	65	65	35.25	35.25
LW	60	60	65	65	35	35

Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.

Which should you choose?

The X-18 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the Big Bertha (2004). 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: Callaway Big Bertha (2004) specs and Callaway X-18 specs.