Callaway Rogue Pro vs Callaway Rogue X
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Rogue Pro loft | Rogue X loft | Rogue Pro lie | Rogue X lie | Rogue Pro length | Rogue X length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | — | 60 | — | 39 | — |
| 4 | 21.5 | 18.5 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 39 |
| 5 | 24 | 21 | 61 | 61.3 | 38 | 38.375 |
| 6 | 27 | 24 | 61.5 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 31 | 27 | 62 | 62.5 | 37 | 37.125 |
| 8 | 35.5 | 31.5 | 62.5 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 36 | 63 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 41 | 63.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 50 | 46 | 63.5 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | — | 51 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 |
| SW | — | 56 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Rogue Pro
- Rogue X
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Rogue Pro is 31° and the Rogue X is 27°, a 4° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Rogue X should carry roughly 12 to 16 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Rogue Pro. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Rogue X averages 3.6° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (31° vs 27°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 41°; the stronger one leaves a 9° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Rogue Pro 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the Rogue X 7-iron is 0.12 inches longer (37" vs 37.125").
The sets are built differently: the Rogue Pro runs 3-iron to AW (9 clubs), the Rogue X 4-iron to SW (10 clubs).
The Rogue Pro is a players distance iron and the Rogue X a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Rogue X is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The Rogue Pro 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 investment cast, multi-material. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
Both sets were introduced in 2018, 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 Rogue X is the stronger-lofted set — up to 4° stronger than the Rogue Pro 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 Rogue Pro specs and Callaway Rogue X specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Rogue Pro stronger lofted than the Rogue X?
No. The Rogue X is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 27° against 31° for the Callaway Rogue Pro, 4° stronger and worth roughly 12 to 16 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Rogue Pro and Rogue X?
At the 7-iron the difference is 4° (31° vs 27°). The largest gap on a shared club is 4° at the 7-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Callaway Rogue Pro or the Rogue X?
The Rogue X. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The Callaway Rogue Pro is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the Callaway Rogue Pro and Rogue X have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Callaway Rogue Pro is 62° lie and 37 inches, the Rogue X 62.5° and 37.125 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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