Honma TR20 P vs Honma TR21 X
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | TR20 P loft | TR21 X loft | TR20 P lie | TR21 X lie | TR20 P length | TR21 X length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 18 | — | 60 | — | 39 |
| 4 | 21 | 20 | 61 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 24 | 23 | 61.5 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 27 | 26 | 62 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 30 | 30 | 62.5 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 34 | 63 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 38 | 38 | 63.5 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 43 | 43 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | 48 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- TR20 P
- TR21 X
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the TR20 P is 30° and the TR21 X is 30°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the TR21 X averages 0.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (21° vs 20°). Beyond loft, the TR21 X 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the TR20 P runs 4-iron to GW (8 clubs), the TR21 X 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).
Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Forged or multi-material heads that keep a compact look while adding face technology and stronger lofts for distance. 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 TR20 P is listed as two-piece cast with a thin L-cup face, deep pocket cavity and tungsten sole weighting and the TR21 X as hollow body with a high-strength L-cup face and internal tungsten. The TR21 X'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 TR20 P, at some cost in feel. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
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 TR21 X is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the TR20 P 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 P specs and Honma TR21 X specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Honma TR20 P stronger lofted than the TR21 X?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 30°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Honma TR20 P and TR21 X?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (30° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 3 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Honma TR20 P and TR21 X aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Honma TR20 P and TR21 X have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Honma TR20 P is 62.5° lie and 37 inches, the TR21 X 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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