Honma TR20 B vs Honma TR20 V
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | TR20 B loft | TR20 V loft | TR20 B lie | TR20 V lie | TR20 B length | TR20 V length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | — | 60.5 | — | 39 | — |
| 4 | 23 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.625 |
| 5 | 26 | 25 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38.125 |
| 6 | 30 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 34 | 32 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37.125 |
| 8 | 38 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.625 |
| 9 | 42 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36.125 |
| 10 | 46 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.625 |
| 11 | — | 49 | — | 64 | — | 35.625 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- TR20 B
- TR20 V
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the TR20 B is 34° and the TR20 V is 32°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the TR20 V should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the TR20 B. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the TR20 V averages 1.7° stronger, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (30° vs 28°). Beyond loft, the TR20 V 7-iron is 0.12 inches longer (37" vs 37.125").
The sets are built differently: the TR20 B runs 3-iron to 10-iron (8 clubs), the TR20 V 4-iron to 11-iron (8 clubs).
The TR20 B is a blade iron and the TR20 V a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The TR20 V is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The TR20 B trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
The TR20 B is listed as forged muscle back and the TR20 V as one-piece forged cavity back. The TR20 B's muscle-back shape keeps mass directly behind the strike for feedback and control, where a cavity spreads it to the perimeter for forgiveness.
Both sets were introduced in 2020, 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 TR20 V is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the TR20 B 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: Honma TR20 B specs and Honma TR20 V specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Honma TR20 B stronger lofted than the TR20 V?
No. The TR20 V is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 34° for the Honma TR20 B, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Honma TR20 B and TR20 V?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (34° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 6-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Honma TR20 B or the TR20 V?
The TR20 V. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Honma TR20 B is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Honma TR20 B and TR20 V have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Honma TR20 B is 62.5° lie and 37 inches, the TR20 V 62.5° and 37.125 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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