Callaway X Forged (2018) vs Callaway X Forged CB (2021)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | X Forged (2018) loft | X Forged CB (2021) loft | X Forged (2018) lie | X Forged CB (2021) lie | X Forged (2018) length | X Forged CB (2021) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 20 | — | 60 | — | 39 |
| 4 | 23 | 23 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 29 | 29 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 33 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 37 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 45 | 63.25 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | — | 49 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- X Forged (2018)
- X Forged CB (2021)
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the X Forged (2018) is 33° and the X Forged CB (2021) is 33°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the PW (46° vs 45°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the X Forged (2018) runs 4-iron to PW (7 clubs), the X Forged CB (2021) 3-iron to AW (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 Forged (2018) is listed as triple-net forged and the X Forged CB (2021) as forged, multi-material. The X Forged CB (2021) adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The X Forged CB (2021) arrived 2 years after the X Forged (2018), a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept.
Which should you choose?
The X Forged CB (2021) is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the X Forged (2018) 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 Forged (2018) specs and Callaway X Forged CB (2021) specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway X Forged (2018) stronger lofted than the X Forged CB (2021)?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 33°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway X Forged (2018) and X Forged CB (2021)?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (33° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the PW, and 1 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Callaway X Forged (2018) and X Forged CB (2021) 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 Forged (2018) and X Forged CB (2021) have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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