Honma Beres 08 vs Honma T//World GS
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Beres 08 loft | T//World GS loft | Beres 08 lie | T//World GS lie | Beres 08 length | T//World GS length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 20 | — | 60.5 | — | 38.5 |
| 5 | 21 | 23 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38 |
| 6 | 24 | 26 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 27 | 29 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37 |
| 8 | 31 | 33 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 35 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36 |
| 10 | 40 | 42 | 63 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.5 |
| 11 | 45 | 47 | 63 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | — | 63 | — | 35.5 | — |
| SW | 55 | 56 | 64 | 64 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Beres 08
- T//World GS
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Beres 08 is 27° and the T//World GS is 29°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Beres 08 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the T//World GS. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the T//World GS averages 1.9° weaker, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (21° vs 23°). Beyond loft, the Beres 08 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37.25" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the Beres 08 runs 5-iron to SW (9 clubs), the T//World GS 4-iron to SW (9 clubs).
The Beres 08 is a super game improvement iron and the T//World GS a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Beres 08 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The T//World GS trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
The Beres 08 is listed as cast/forged hybrid (forged mild-steel body, cast face) and the T//World GS as cast with L-Cup face and tungsten weighting. The T//World GS adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
Both sets were introduced in 2021, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Honma designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The T//World GS is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the Beres 08. 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: Honma Beres 08 specs and Honma T//World GS specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Honma Beres 08 stronger lofted than the T//World GS?
Yes. The Honma Beres 08 7-iron is 27° against 29° for the T//World GS, 2° stronger, which is worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Honma Beres 08 and T//World GS?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (27° vs 29°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 5-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Honma Beres 08 or the T//World GS?
The Honma Beres 08. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The T//World GS is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the Honma Beres 08 and T//World GS have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Honma Beres 08 is 62° lie and 37.25 inches, the T//World GS 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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