Callaway X-16 vs Callaway X-18
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | X-16 loft | X-18 loft | X-16 lie | X-18 lie | X-16 length | X-18 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | — | 58.5 | — | 40 | — |
| 2 | 18 | 18 | 59.2 | 59.2 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 59.9 | 59.9 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 23.5 | 60.6 | 60.6 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 61.3 | 61.3 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 33 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 65 | 65 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 51 | 65 | 65 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 56 | 65 | 65 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 58 | 60 | 65 | 65 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The X-18 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the X-16 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 X-16 specs and Callaway X-18 specs.