Honma TW747 V vs Honma TW-X
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | TW747 V loft | TW-X loft | TW747 V lie | TW-X lie | TW747 V length | TW-X length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 18 | 59.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 4 | 22 | 21 | 60 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 24 | 60.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 27 | 61 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 31 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 35 | 62 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 39 | 62.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 36 |
| 10 | 46 | 44 | 63 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
| 11 | — | 49 | — | 64 | — | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- TW747 V
- TW-X
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the TW747 V is 32° and the TW-X is 31°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the TW-X should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the TW747 V. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the TW-X averages 1.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (20° vs 18°). Beyond loft, the TW747 V 7-iron sits 1° flatter (61.5° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the TW-X 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the TW747 V runs 3-iron to 10-iron (8 clubs), the TW-X 3-iron to 11-iron (9 clubs).
The TW747 V is a players iron and the TW-X a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The TW-X 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 V is listed as forged and the TW-X as forged hollow body. The TW-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 V, at some cost in feel.
The TW-X came out 1 year after the TW747 V, 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 TW-X is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the TW747 V 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 TW747 V specs and Honma TW-X specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Honma TW747 V stronger lofted than the TW-X?
No. The TW-X is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31° against 32° for the Honma TW747 V, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Honma TW747 V and TW-X?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (32° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 3-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Honma TW747 V or the TW-X?
The TW-X. 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 Honma TW747 V is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Honma TW747 V and TW-X have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Honma TW747 V is 61.5° lie and 36.75 inches, the TW-X 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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