Callaway Fusion Wide Sole vs Callaway FT i-brid
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Fusion Wide Sole loft | FT i-brid loft | Fusion Wide Sole lie | FT i-brid lie | Fusion Wide Sole length | FT i-brid length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | — | 59.2 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 3 | 21 | 19 | 59.9 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 39.75 |
| 4 | 23.5 | 22 | 60.6 | 61 | 38.25 | 39 |
| 5 | 26 | 25 | 61.3 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 29 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 32 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 36 | 63.5 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 40 | 64.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 44 | 65 | 65 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
| AW | 51 | 49 | 65 | 65 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
| SW | 56 | 54 | 65 | 65 | 35 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | 59 | 65 | 65 | 34.75 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Fusion Wide Sole
- FT i-brid
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Fusion Wide Sole is 33° and the FT i-brid is 32°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the FT i-brid should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Fusion Wide Sole. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the FT i-brid averages 1.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (21° vs 19°). 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 FT i-brid 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the Fusion Wide Sole runs 2-iron to LW (12 clubs), the FT i-brid 3-iron to LW (11 clubs).
Both are super game improvement irons, built for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The most forgiving category — very wide soles, maximum perimeter weighting and the strongest lofts. 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 Fusion Wide Sole is listed as multi-material (titanium face cup, tungsten weighting, wide sole) and the FT i-brid as multi-material hybrid-iron (Fusion body, modified Tru-Bore). The Fusion Wide Sole adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The FT i-brid arrived 2 years after the Fusion Wide Sole, 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 33° to 32°.
Which should you choose?
The FT i-brid is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the Fusion Wide Sole 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 Fusion Wide Sole specs and Callaway FT i-brid specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Fusion Wide Sole stronger lofted than the FT i-brid?
No. The FT i-brid is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the Callaway Fusion Wide Sole, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Fusion Wide Sole and FT i-brid?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (33° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 3-iron, and all 11 shared clubs differ.
Are the Callaway Fusion Wide Sole and FT i-brid aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are super game improvement irons, built for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Callaway Fusion Wide Sole and FT i-brid have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Callaway Fusion Wide Sole is 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches, the FT i-brid 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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