Callaway X2 Hot vs Callaway X Series N415
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | X2 Hot loft | X Series N415 loft | X2 Hot lie | X Series N415 lie | X2 Hot length | X Series N415 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 18 | — | 59.75 | — | 39.5 | — |
| 4 | 20.5 | 20 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.875 | 39.125 |
| 5 | 23 | 23 | 61.25 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 26 | 26 | 62 | 61.8 | 37.625 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 30 | 30 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34.5 | 34.5 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 39 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 49 | 49 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 | — |
| LW | 59 | — | 64 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- X2 Hot
- X Series N415
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the X2 Hot is 30° and the X Series N415 is 30°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (20.5° vs 20°).
The sets are built differently: the X2 Hot runs 3-iron to LW (11 clubs), the X Series N415 4-iron to AW (8 clubs).
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.
The X2 Hot is listed as investment cast and the X Series N415 as cast with a deep undercut cavity. 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.
The X Series N415 came out 2 years after the X2 Hot, 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 Series N415 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 0.5° stronger than the X2 Hot 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 X2 Hot specs and Callaway X Series N415 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway X2 Hot stronger lofted than the X Series N415?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 30°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway X2 Hot and X Series N415?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (30° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 0.5° at the 4-iron, and 1 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Callaway X2 Hot and X Series N415 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 X2 Hot and X Series N415 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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