Tommy Armour 845 Max vs Tommy Armour 845+
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 845 Max loft | 845+ loft | 845 Max lie | 845+ lie | 845 Max length | 845+ length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 23 | 24 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 38.375 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 26 | 27 | 62 | 62.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 30 | 31 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.125 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 34 | 35 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 39 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36.25 |
| PW | 44.5 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| AW | 50 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 845 Max
- 845+
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 845 Max is 30° and the 845+ 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 845 Max should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 845+. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the 845+ averages 0.8° weaker, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (23° vs 24°). The pitching wedges are 44.5° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5.5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the 845+ 7-iron is 0.12 inches longer (37.125" vs 37.25").
The 845 Max is a super game improvement iron and the 845+ a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 845 Max is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The 845+ trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
The 845 Max is listed as cast, ultra-wide sole and the 845+ as cast, rail sole. The 845 Max adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
There are 4 years between these sets (2020 and 2024), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 30° to 31°.
Which should you choose?
The 845+ is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the 845 Max. 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: Tommy Armour 845 Max specs and Tommy Armour 845+ specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tommy Armour 845 Max stronger lofted than the 845+?
Yes. The Tommy Armour 845 Max 7-iron is 30° against 31° for the 845+, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Tommy Armour 845 Max and 845+?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (30° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 5-iron, and 6 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Tommy Armour 845 Max or the 845+?
The Tommy Armour 845 Max. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The 845+ is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the Tommy Armour 845 Max and 845+ have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Tommy Armour 845 Max is 62.5° lie and 37.125 inches, the 845+ 62.5° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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