Tommy Armour 845 vs Tommy Armour 845+
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 845 loft | 845+ loft | 845 lie | 845+ lie | 845 length | 845+ length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 22 | 24 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 25 | 27 | 62 | 62.5 | 37.625 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 29 | 31 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 33 | 35 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 38 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36.25 |
| PW | 43.5 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| AW | 49 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 845
- 845+
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 845 is 29° and the 845+ is 31°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 845 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 845+. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the 845+ averages 1.8° weaker, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (22° vs 24°). The pitching wedges are 43.5° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 6.5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the 845+ 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37" vs 37.25").
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. 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 845 is listed as cast two-piece hollow body and the 845+ as cast, rail sole. The 845'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 845+, at some cost in feel. The 845 adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
There are 5 years between these sets (2019 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 29° to 31°.
Which should you choose?
The 845+ is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the 845. 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 specs and Tommy Armour 845+ specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tommy Armour 845 stronger lofted than the 845+?
Yes. The Tommy Armour 845 7-iron is 29° against 31° for the 845+, 2° stronger, which is worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Tommy Armour 845 and 845+?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (29° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 5-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Tommy Armour 845 and 845+ aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Tommy Armour 845 and 845+ have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Tommy Armour 845 is 62.5° lie and 37 inches, the 845+ 62.5° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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