Tommy Armour 845s Silver Scot vs Tommy Armour 845s Oversize
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 845s Silver Scot loft | 845s Oversize loft | 845s Silver Scot lie | 845s Oversize lie | 845s Silver Scot length | 845s Oversize length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 16 | 56.5 | 58.5 | 39.5 | 39.75 |
| 2 | 18 | 18 | 57.5 | 59.5 | 39 | 39.25 |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 58.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24.5 | 24 | 59.5 | 61 | 38 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 28 | 27 | 60 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 32 | 31 | 61 | 62 | 37 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 36 | 35 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 40 | 39 | 62 | 63 | 36 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 44 | 43 | 62.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| PW | 48 | 47 | 63 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | — | 51 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 |
| W3 | 52 | — | 63 | — | 35.5 | — |
| SW | 56 | 55 | 63 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.25 |
| LW | — | 60 | — | 64.5 | — | 35.25 |
| W4 | 60 | — | 63 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 845s Silver Scot
- 845s Oversize
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 845s Silver Scot is 36° and the 845s Oversize is 35°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 845s Oversize should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 845s Silver Scot. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the 845s Oversize averages 0.7° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (28° vs 27°). The pitching wedges are 48° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 3° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the 845s Silver Scot 7-iron sits 1° flatter (61.5° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the 845s Oversize 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.5" vs 36.75").
The sets are built differently: the 845s Silver Scot runs 1-iron to W4 (13 clubs), the 845s Oversize 1-iron to LW (13 clubs).
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 845s Silver Scot is listed as investment cast and the 845s Oversize as investment cast, cavity balanced. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
There are 11 years between these sets (1987 and 1998), 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 36° to 35°.
Which should you choose?
The 845s Oversize is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the 845s Silver Scot 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: Tommy Armour 845s Silver Scot specs and Tommy Armour 845s Oversize specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tommy Armour 845s Silver Scot stronger lofted than the 845s Oversize?
No. The 845s Oversize is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 35° against 36° for the Tommy Armour 845s Silver Scot, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Tommy Armour 845s Silver Scot and 845s Oversize?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (36° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 5-iron, and 8 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Are the Tommy Armour 845s Silver Scot and 845s Oversize 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 845s Silver Scot and 845s Oversize have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Tommy Armour 845s Silver Scot is 61.5° lie and 36.5 inches, the 845s Oversize 62.5° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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