Callaway RAZR X Forged vs Callaway X Forged (2013)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | RAZR X Forged loft | X Forged (2013) loft | RAZR X Forged lie | X Forged (2013) lie | RAZR X Forged length | X Forged (2013) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | — | 59.5 | — | 39.5 | — |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 31 | 30 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 35 | 34 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 39 | 38 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 43 | 42 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 51 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- RAZR X Forged
- X Forged (2013)
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the RAZR X Forged is 35° and the X Forged (2013) is 34°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the X Forged (2013) should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the RAZR X Forged. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the X Forged (2013) averages 0.6° stronger, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (31° vs 30°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 4° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the RAZR X Forged runs 2-iron to AW (10 clubs), the X Forged (2013) 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. 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 triple-net forged. 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 X Forged (2013) arrived 2 years after the RAZR X Forged, 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 35° to 34°.
Which should you choose?
The X Forged (2013) is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the RAZR X 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 RAZR X Forged specs and Callaway X Forged (2013) specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway RAZR X Forged stronger lofted than the X Forged (2013)?
No. The X Forged (2013) is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 34° against 35° for the Callaway RAZR X Forged, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway RAZR X Forged and X Forged (2013)?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (35° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 6-iron, and 5 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Callaway RAZR X Forged and X Forged (2013) aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Callaway RAZR X Forged and X Forged (2013) have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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