Callaway X-22 Tour vs Callaway X Forged (2009)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | X-22 Tour loft | X Forged (2009) loft | X-22 Tour lie | X Forged (2009) lie | X-22 Tour length | X Forged (2009) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 18 | — | 59.5 | — | 39.5 |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 31 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 35 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 39 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 43 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 47 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- X-22 Tour
- X Forged (2009)
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the X-22 Tour is 34° and the X Forged (2009) is 35°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the X-22 Tour should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the X Forged (2009). Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the X Forged (2009) averages 0.6° weaker, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (30° vs 31°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 4° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the X-22 Tour runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the X Forged (2009) 2-iron to PW (9 clubs).
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. 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 X-22 Tour is listed as investment cast and the X Forged (2009) as forged. Forging, as in the X Forged (2009), is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the X-22 Tour, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons.
The X Forged (2009) came out 1 year after the X-22 Tour, 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 X Forged (2009) is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the X-22 Tour. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Callaway X-22 Tour specs and Callaway X Forged (2009) specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway X-22 Tour stronger lofted than the X Forged (2009)?
Yes. The Callaway X-22 Tour 7-iron is 34° against 35° for the X Forged (2009), 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway X-22 Tour and X Forged (2009)?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (34° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 6-iron, and 5 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Callaway X-22 Tour and X Forged (2009) aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Callaway X-22 Tour and X Forged (2009) have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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