Callaway S2H2 vs Callaway Big Bertha
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | S2H2 loft | Big Bertha loft | S2H2 lie | Big Bertha lie | S2H2 length | Big Bertha length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 16 | 56 | 58.5 | 40 | 40 |
| 2 | 18 | 18.5 | 56.6 | 59.2 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 3 | 20 | 21 | 57 | 59.9 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 23 | 23.5 | 58 | 60.6 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 59 | 61.3 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 60 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 33 | 61 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 37.5 | 62 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 43 | 42 | 63 | 64.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 48 | 46.5 | 64 | 65 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 52 | 50.8 | 64.5 | 65 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 56 | 55 | 64.5 | 65 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| LW | 60 | 60 | 65 | 65 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- S2H2
- Big Bertha
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the S2H2 is 34° and the Big Bertha is 33°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Big Bertha should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the S2H2. Across the 13 clubs both sets share, the Big Bertha averages 0.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the PW (48° vs 46.5°). The pitching wedges are 48° and 46.5°; the stronger one leaves a 3.5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the S2H2 7-iron sits 1.5° flatter (61° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
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. 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.
There are 6 years between these sets (1988 and 1994), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 34° to 33°.
Which should you choose?
The Big Bertha is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1.5° stronger than the S2H2 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 S2H2 specs and Callaway Big Bertha specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway S2H2 stronger lofted than the Big Bertha?
No. The Big Bertha is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the Callaway S2H2, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway S2H2 and Big Bertha?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (34° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1.5° at the PW, and 10 of the 13 shared clubs differ.
Are the Callaway S2H2 and Big Bertha 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 S2H2 and Big Bertha have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Callaway S2H2 is 61° lie and 37 inches, the Big Bertha 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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