Callaway RAZR X HL vs Callaway RAZR X Black
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | RAZR X HL loft | RAZR X Black loft | RAZR X HL lie | RAZR X Black lie | RAZR X HL length | RAZR X Black length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 19 | — | 60.5 | — | 39 |
| 4 | 22 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 25 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 31 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 35 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 39 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 44 | 65 | 65 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 49 | 49 | 65 | 65 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 54 | 65 | 65 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | — | 59 | — | 65 | — | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- RAZR X HL
- RAZR X Black
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the RAZR X HL is 32° and the RAZR X Black is 31°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the RAZR X Black should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the RAZR X HL. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the RAZR X Black averages 0.3° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (32° vs 31°).
The sets are built differently: the RAZR X HL runs 4-iron to SW (9 clubs), the RAZR X Black 3-iron to LW (11 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 RAZR X HL is listed as investment cast and the RAZR X Black as cast with an undercut cavity. 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 RAZR X Black came out 1 year after the RAZR X HL, 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 RAZR X Black is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the RAZR X HL 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 HL specs and Callaway RAZR X Black specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway RAZR X HL stronger lofted than the RAZR X Black?
No. The RAZR X Black is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31° against 32° for the Callaway RAZR X HL, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway RAZR X HL and RAZR X Black?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (32° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 7-iron, and 3 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Callaway RAZR X HL and RAZR X Black 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 RAZR X HL and RAZR X Black have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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