Callaway Rogue vs Callaway Rogue X
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Rogue loft | Rogue X loft | Rogue lie | Rogue X lie | Rogue length | Rogue X length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 18 | — | 59.8 | — | 39.5 | — |
| 4 | 20.5 | 18.5 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.875 | 39 |
| 5 | 23 | 21 | 61.3 | 61.3 | 38.25 | 38.375 |
| 6 | 26 | 24 | 62 | 62 | 37.625 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 30 | 27 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37.125 |
| 8 | 34.5 | 31.5 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 36 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 41 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 49 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | — | 51 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 |
| SW | 54 | 56 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 59 | — | 64 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Rogue
- Rogue X
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Rogue is 30° and the Rogue X 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 Rogue X should carry roughly 9 to 12 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Rogue. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the Rogue X averages 2.1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (30° vs 27°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 41°; the stronger one leaves a 9° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Rogue X 7-iron is 0.12 inches longer (37" vs 37.125").
The sets are built differently: the Rogue runs 3-iron to LW (11 clubs), the Rogue X 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.
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 3° stronger than the Rogue 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 specs and Callaway Rogue X specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Rogue stronger lofted than the Rogue X?
No. The Rogue X is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 27° against 30° for the Callaway Rogue, 3° stronger and worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Rogue and Rogue X?
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 Rogue and Rogue X 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 Rogue and Rogue X have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Callaway Rogue is 62.5° 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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