Honma TW747 P vs Honma TW747 V
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | TW747 P loft | TW747 V loft | TW747 P lie | TW747 V lie | TW747 P length | TW747 V length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 19 | 22 | 60 | 60 | 38.5 | 38.25 |
| 3 | — | 20 | — | 59.5 | — | 38.75 |
| 5 | 21.5 | 25 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 25 | 28 | 61 | 61 | 37.5 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 28.5 | 32 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 33 | 36 | 62 | 62 | 36.5 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 38 | 41 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36 | 35.75 |
| PW | 43.5 | — | 63 | — | 35.5 | — |
| 10 | — | 46 | — | 63 | — | 35.25 |
| 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
- TW747 V
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the TW747 P is 28.5° and the TW747 V is 32°, a 3.5° 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 10 to 14 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the TW747 V. Across the 6 clubs both sets share, the TW747 V averages 3.2° weaker, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (21.5° vs 25°). Beyond loft, the TW747 P 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37" vs 36.75").
The sets are built differently: the TW747 P runs 4-iron to SW (9 clubs), the TW747 V 3-iron to 10-iron (8 clubs).
The TW747 P is a players distance iron and the TW747 V a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The TW747 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 TW747 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 TW747 P is listed as cast pocket cavity with tungsten sole weighting and the TW747 V as forged. Forging, as in the TW747 V, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the TW747 P, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons. The TW747 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 2018, 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 TW747 V is the weaker-lofted set — up to 3.5° 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 TW747 V specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Honma TW747 P stronger lofted than the TW747 V?
Yes. The Honma TW747 P 7-iron is 28.5° against 32° for the TW747 V, 3.5° stronger, which is worth roughly 10 to 14 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Honma TW747 P and TW747 V?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3.5° (28.5° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3.5° at the 5-iron, and all 6 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Honma TW747 P or the TW747 V?
The Honma TW747 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 TW747 V is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Honma TW747 P and TW747 V have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Honma TW747 P is 61.5° lie and 37 inches, the TW747 V 61.5° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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