Callaway Great Big Bertha (2023) vs Callaway Big Bertha (2023)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Great Big Bertha (2023) loft | Big Bertha (2023) loft | Great Big Bertha (2023) lie | Big Bertha (2023) lie | Great Big Bertha (2023) length | Big Bertha (2023) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 20 | 18 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 23 | 21 | 61.25 | 61.25 | 38.125 | 38.125 |
| 6 | 26 | 24 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 30 | 27 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 31.5 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 38 | 36.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 43 | 42 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 48 | 47 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | — | 52 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 |
| SW | 54 | 56 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Great Big Bertha (2023)
- Big Bertha (2023)
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Great Big Bertha (2023) is 30° and the Big Bertha (2023) is 27°, a 3° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Big Bertha (2023) should carry roughly 9 to 12 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Great Big Bertha (2023). Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the Big Bertha (2023) averages 1.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (30° vs 27°). The pitching wedges are 43° and 42°; the stronger one leaves a 8° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the Great Big Bertha (2023) runs 4-iron to SW (9 clubs), the Big Bertha (2023) 4-iron to SW (10 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.
The Great Big Bertha (2023) is listed as hollow body, multi-material and the Big Bertha (2023) as investment cast, multi-material. The Great Big Bertha (2023)'s hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the Big Bertha (2023), at some cost in feel. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The Big Bertha (2023) came out 1 year after the Great Big Bertha (2023), but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The Big Bertha (2023) is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° stronger than the Great Big Bertha (2023) 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 Great Big Bertha (2023) specs and Callaway Big Bertha (2023) specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Great Big Bertha (2023) stronger lofted than the Big Bertha (2023)?
No. The Big Bertha (2023) is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 27° against 30° for the Callaway Great Big Bertha (2023), 3° stronger and worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Great Big Bertha (2023) and Big Bertha (2023)?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (30° vs 27°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 7-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Callaway Great Big Bertha (2023) and Big Bertha (2023) 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 Great Big Bertha (2023) and Big Bertha (2023) have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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