Honma TW747 P vs Honma TR21 X
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | TW747 P loft | TR21 X loft | TW747 P lie | TR21 X lie | TW747 P length | TR21 X length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 18 | — | 60 | — | 39 |
| 4 | 19 | 20 | 60 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 21.5 | 23 | 60.5 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 25 | 26 | 61 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 28.5 | 30 | 61.5 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 33 | 34 | 62 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 38 | 38 | 62.5 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 43.5 | 43 | 63 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | 48 | — | 63 | — | 35 | — |
| SW | 56 | — | 63.5 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- TW747 P
- TR21 X
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the TW747 P is 28.5° and the TR21 X is 30°, a 1.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the TW747 P should carry roughly 4 to 6 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the TR21 X. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the TR21 X averages 0.8° weaker, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (21.5° vs 23°). The pitching wedges are 43.5° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the TW747 P 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (61.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the TW747 P runs 4-iron to SW (9 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 TW747 P is listed as cast pocket cavity with 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 TW747 P, at some cost in feel. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The TR21 X came out 2 years after the TW747 P, 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 TR21 X is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1.5° weaker than the TW747 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 TW747 P specs and Honma TR21 X specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Honma TW747 P stronger lofted than the TR21 X?
Yes. The Honma TW747 P 7-iron is 28.5° against 30° for the TR21 X, 1.5° stronger, which is worth roughly 4 to 6 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Honma TW747 P and TR21 X?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1.5° (28.5° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1.5° at the 5-iron, and 6 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Honma TW747 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 TW747 P and TR21 X have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Honma TW747 P is 61.5° 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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