Callaway Epic Forged vs Callaway Epic Forged Star
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Epic Forged loft | Epic Forged Star loft | Epic Forged lie | Epic Forged Star lie | Epic Forged length | Epic Forged Star length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 18 | — | 59.5 | — | 39.5 | — |
| 5 | 21 | 22 | 60 | 59.5 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 6 | 24 | 24 | 60.5 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 7 | 27 | 26 | 61 | 60.5 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 8 | 31.5 | 29 | 61.5 | 61 | 37 | 37 |
| 9 | 36 | 33 | 62 | 61.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| PW | 41 | 38 | 62.5 | 62 | 36 | 36 |
| AW | — | 43 | — | 62.5 | — | 35.75 |
| GW | 46 | 49 | 63 | 63 | 35.75 | 35.5 |
| SW | 51 | 55 | 63 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.25 |
| LW | 56 | — | 63 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Epic Forged
- Epic Forged Star
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Epic Forged is 27° and the Epic Forged Star is 26°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Epic Forged Star should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Epic Forged. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the SW (51° vs 55°). The pitching wedges are 41° and 38°; the stronger one leaves a 12° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Epic Forged Star 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (61° vs 60.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the Epic Forged runs 4-iron to LW (10 clubs), the Epic Forged Star 5-iron to SW (9 clubs).
The Epic Forged is a players distance iron and the Epic Forged Star a super game improvement iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The Epic Forged Star is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Epic Forged trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Both heads are listed as forged hollow body with a cup face. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
Both sets were introduced in 2019, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Callaway designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The Epic Forged Star is the stronger-lofted set — up to 4° stronger than the Epic Forged 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 Epic Forged specs and Callaway Epic Forged Star specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Epic Forged stronger lofted than the Epic Forged Star?
No. The Epic Forged Star is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 26° against 27° for the Callaway Epic Forged, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Epic Forged and Epic Forged Star?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (27° vs 26°). The largest gap on a shared club is 4° at the SW, and 7 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Callaway Epic Forged or the Epic Forged Star?
The Epic Forged Star. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Callaway Epic Forged is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the Callaway Epic Forged and Epic Forged Star have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Callaway Epic Forged is 61° lie and 37.625 inches, the Epic Forged Star 60.5° and 37.625 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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