Honma TW747 Vx vs Honma TR20 B
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | TW747 Vx loft | TR20 B loft | TW747 Vx lie | TR20 B lie | TW747 Vx length | TR20 B length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 20 | 59.5 | 60.5 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 21 | 23 | 60 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 24 | 26 | 60.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 27 | 30 | 61 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 30 | 34 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 38 | 62 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 38 | 42 | 62.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| 10 | 43 | 46 | 63 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- TW747 Vx
- TR20 B
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the TW747 Vx is 30° and the TR20 B is 34°, a 4° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the TW747 Vx should carry roughly 12 to 16 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the TR20 B. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the TR20 B averages 2.9° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (30° vs 34°). Beyond loft, the TW747 Vx 7-iron sits 1° flatter (61.5° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The TW747 Vx is a players iron and the TR20 B a blade iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The TW747 Vx is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The TR20 B trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
The TW747 Vx is listed as forged and the TR20 B as forged muscle back. The TR20 B's muscle-back shape keeps mass directly behind the strike for feedback and control, where a cavity spreads it to the perimeter for forgiveness.
The TR20 B came out 2 years after the TW747 Vx, 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 TR20 B is the weaker-lofted set — up to 4° weaker than the TW747 Vx. 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 Vx specs and Honma TR20 B specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Honma TW747 Vx stronger lofted than the TR20 B?
Yes. The Honma TW747 Vx 7-iron is 30° against 34° for the TR20 B, 4° stronger, which is worth roughly 12 to 16 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Honma TW747 Vx and TR20 B?
At the 7-iron the difference is 4° (30° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 4° at the 7-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Honma TW747 Vx or the TR20 B?
The Honma TW747 Vx. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The TR20 B is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Honma TW747 Vx and TR20 B have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Honma TW747 Vx is 61.5° lie and 37 inches, the TR20 B 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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