Honma TR20 P vs Honma TR20 V
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | TR20 P loft | TR20 V loft | TR20 P lie | TR20 V lie | TR20 P length | TR20 V length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.625 |
| 5 | 24 | 25 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38.125 |
| 6 | 27 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 30 | 32 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37.125 |
| 8 | 34 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.625 |
| 9 | 38 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36.125 |
| PW | 43 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
| 10 | — | 44 | — | 64 | — | 35.625 |
| GW | 48 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
| 11 | — | 49 | — | 64 | — | 35.625 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- TR20 P
- TR20 V
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the TR20 P is 30° 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 P should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the TR20 V. Across the 6 clubs both sets share, the TR20 V averages 1.5° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (30° vs 32°). Beyond loft, the TR20 V 7-iron is 0.12 inches longer (37" vs 37.125").
The sets are built differently: the TR20 P runs 4-iron to GW (8 clubs), the TR20 V 4-iron to 11-iron (8 clubs).
The TR20 P is a players distance iron and the TR20 V a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The TR20 P 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 TR20 V 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 TR20 P is listed as two-piece cast with a thin L-cup face, deep pocket cavity and tungsten sole weighting and the TR20 V as one-piece forged cavity back. Forging, as in the TR20 V, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the TR20 P, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons. The TR20 P 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 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 weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the TR20 P. 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 TR20 P specs and Honma TR20 V specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Honma TR20 P stronger lofted than the TR20 V?
Yes. The Honma TR20 P 7-iron is 30° against 32° for the TR20 V, 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 TR20 P and TR20 V?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (30° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 7-iron, and all 6 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Honma TR20 P or the TR20 V?
The Honma TR20 P. 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 TR20 V is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Honma TR20 P and TR20 V have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Honma TR20 P 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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