Callaway X-22 vs Callaway X-22 Tour
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | X-22 loft | X-22 Tour loft | X-22 lie | X-22 Tour lie | X-22 length | X-22 Tour length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 60.5 | 60 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 61 | 60.5 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 61.5 | 61 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 62 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 34 | 62.5 | 62 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 38 | 63 | 62.5 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 42 | 64 | 63 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 46 | 65 | 63.5 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
| AW | 51 | — | 65 | — | 35.25 | — |
| SW | 56 | — | 65 | — | 35 | — |
| LW | 60 | — | 65 | — | 34.75 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- X-22
- X-22 Tour
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the X-22 is 33° and the X-22 Tour is 34°, 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 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the X-22 Tour. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the X-22 Tour averages 0.5° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (33° vs 34°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the X-22 Tour 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the X-22 Tour 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the X-22 runs 3-iron to LW (11 clubs), the X-22 Tour 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).
The X-22 is a game improvement iron and the X-22 Tour a players iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The X-22 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The X-22 Tour trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
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.
Both sets were introduced in 2008, 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 X-22 Tour is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the X-22. 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 specs and Callaway X-22 Tour specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway X-22 stronger lofted than the X-22 Tour?
Yes. The Callaway X-22 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the X-22 Tour, 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 and X-22 Tour?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (33° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 7-iron, and 4 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Callaway X-22 or the X-22 Tour?
The Callaway X-22. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The X-22 Tour is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Callaway X-22 and X-22 Tour have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Callaway X-22 is 62.5° lie and 36.75 inches, the X-22 Tour 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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