Haywood Signature vs Haywood CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Signature loft | CB loft | Signature lie | CB lie | Signature length | CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 20.5 | 23 | 61 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 23 | 26 | 61.5 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 26 | 30 | 62 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 30 | 34 | 62.5 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 38 | 63 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 42 | 63.5 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 46 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Signature
- CB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Signature is 30° and the CB is 34°, a 4° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Signature should carry roughly 12 to 16 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the CB. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the CB averages 3.2° weaker, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (26° vs 30°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the CB 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The Signature is a players distance iron and the CB a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Signature is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The CB 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.
The Signature is listed as two-piece hollow body (431 stainless body, welded heat-treated 17-4 face) and the CB as forged and 100% CNC-milled. The Signature's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the CB, at some cost in feel.
The CB came out 1 year after the Signature, 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 CB is the weaker-lofted set — up to 4° weaker than the Signature. 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: Haywood Signature specs and Haywood CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Haywood Signature stronger lofted than the CB?
Yes. The Haywood Signature 7-iron is 30° against 34° for the CB, 4° stronger, which is worth roughly 12 to 16 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Haywood Signature and CB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 4° (30° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 4° at the 6-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Haywood Signature or the CB?
The Haywood Signature. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The CB is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Haywood Signature and CB have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Haywood Signature is 62.5° lie and 37 inches, the CB 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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