Fourteen TC-7 Forged vs Fourteen TB-7 Forged
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | TC-7 Forged loft | TB-7 Forged loft | TC-7 Forged lie | TB-7 Forged lie | TC-7 Forged length | TB-7 Forged length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | 20 | 60 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 5 | 24 | 23 | 60.5 | 61 | 38 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 27 | 26 | 61 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 38 |
| 7 | 31 | 30 | 61.5 | 62 | 37 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 35 | 34 | 62 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 37 |
| 9 | 39 | 38 | 62.5 | 63 | 36 | 36.5 |
| PW | 44 | 42 | 63 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 36 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- TC-7 Forged
- TB-7 Forged
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the TC-7 Forged is 31° and the TB-7 Forged is 30°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the TB-7 Forged should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the TC-7 Forged. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the TB-7 Forged averages 1.1° stronger, with the largest gap at the PW (44° vs 42°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 42°; the stronger one leaves a 8° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the TC-7 Forged 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (61.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the TB-7 Forged 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (37" vs 37.5").
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 TC-7 Forged is listed as one-piece forged undercut cavity back and the TB-7 Forged as one-piece forged, compact Theater Blade hidden-cavity structure. The TB-7 Forged's muscle-back shape keeps mass directly behind the strike for feedback and control, where a cavity spreads it to the perimeter for forgiveness.
The TB-7 Forged came out 1 year after the TC-7 Forged, 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 TB-7 Forged is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the TC-7 Forged 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: Fourteen TC-7 Forged specs and Fourteen TB-7 Forged specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fourteen TC-7 Forged stronger lofted than the TB-7 Forged?
No. The TB-7 Forged is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30° against 31° for the Fourteen TC-7 Forged, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Fourteen TC-7 Forged and TB-7 Forged?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (31° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the PW, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Fourteen TC-7 Forged and TB-7 Forged 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 Fourteen TC-7 Forged and TB-7 Forged have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Fourteen TC-7 Forged is 61.5° lie and 37 inches, the TB-7 Forged 62° and 37.5 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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