The Callaway Big Bertha 96 iron lineup runs from 16° to 60° across 13 factory loft options. The 7-iron is 33° and the highest-lofted option is the lob wedge at 60°.
Big Bertha 96 Lofts & Loft Chart
Factory loft map and model-specific gap analysis
Big Bertha 96 Loft Chart
| Club | Loft | Loft Gap | Gap Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16° | — | — |
| 2 | 18.5° | 2.5° | Tighter than model median |
| 3i | 21° | 2.5° | Tighter than model median |
| 4i | 23.5° | 2.5° | Tighter than model median |
| 5i | 26° | 2.5° | Tighter than model median |
| 6i | 29° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 7i | 33° | 4° | Near model median |
| 8i | 37.5° | 4.5° | Near model median |
| 9i | 42° | 4.5° | Near model median |
| PW | 46.5° | 4.5° | Near model median |
| AW | 50.8° | 4.3° | Near model median |
| SW | 55° | 4.2° | Near model median |
| LW | 60° | 5° | Wider than model median |
What stands out about the Big Bertha 96 lofts?
Gap pattern: Median gap is 4.1°. Tightest: 1→2 (2.5°), 2→3i (2.5°), 3i→4i (2.5°). Widest: SW→LW (5°).
Big Bertha 96 loft progression
The 33° 7-iron is the clearest single reference point for how this set is lofted. Loft helps explain distance structure, but it does not by itself predict launch, spin or carry.
Where are the tightest and widest loft gaps?
The tightest static gap is 2.5° between 1-iron and 2-iron. The widest is 5° between sand wedge and lob wedge. Those are the first transitions worth checking if real carry gaps look compressed or stretched.
Big Bertha 96 vs other Callaway iron lofts
This comparison uses the same benchmark club where possible and deliberately shows nearby lower, similar and higher lofts when available.
| Callaway Model | Benchmark Club | Loft | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bertha 96 | 7i | 33° | This model |
| Edge | 7i | 32° | 1° lower loft |
| Apex MB Raw | 7i | 33° | Same loft |
| Apex Pro 19 | 7i | 33° | Same loft |
| Apex CB 24 | 7i | 34° | 1° higher loft |
| Rogue ST Max OS Lite | 7i | 31.5° | 1.5° lower loft |
What traditional iron lofts are the Big Bertha 96 closest to?
This is a static-loft comparison only; it does not mean the clubs launch, spin or carry the same.
| Callaway Club | Actual Loft | Closest Traditional Loft |
|---|---|---|
| 3-iron | 21° | 3-iron (~21°) |
| 4-iron | 23.5° | 4-iron (~24°) |
| 5-iron | 26° | 5-iron (~27°) |
| 6-iron | 29° | 5-iron (~27°) |
| 7-iron | 33° | 6-iron (~31°) |
| 8-iron | 37.5° | 8-iron (~39°) |
| 9-iron | 42° | 9-iron (~43°) |
Which Big Bertha 96 club has each loft?
- 16° = 1-iron.
- 18.5° = 2-iron.
- 21° = 3-iron.
- 23.5° = 4-iron.
- 26° = 5-iron.
- 29° = 6-iron.
- 33° = 7-iron.
- 37.5° = 8-iron.
- 42° = 9-iron.
- 46.5° = pitching wedge.
- 50.8° = approach wedge.
- 55° = sand wedge.
- 60° = lob wedge.
Individual Big Bertha 96 loft answers
What loft is the Callaway Big Bertha 96 1-iron?
The Big Bertha 96 1-iron is 16°. It is the lowest-lofted option in this model.
What loft is the Callaway Big Bertha 96 2-iron?
The Big Bertha 96 2-iron is 18.5°. It has 2.5° more loft than the 1-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Big Bertha 96 3-iron?
The Big Bertha 96 3-iron is 21°. It has 2.5° more loft than the 2-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Big Bertha 96 4-iron?
The Big Bertha 96 4-iron is 23.5°. It has 2.5° more loft than the 3-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Big Bertha 96 5-iron?
The Big Bertha 96 5-iron is 26°. It has 2.5° more loft than the 4-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Big Bertha 96 6-iron?
The Big Bertha 96 6-iron is 29°. It has 3° more loft than the 5-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Big Bertha 96 7-iron?
The Big Bertha 96 7-iron is 33°. It has 4° more loft than the 6-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Big Bertha 96 8-iron?
The Big Bertha 96 8-iron is 37.5°. It has 4.5° more loft than the 7-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Big Bertha 96 9-iron?
The Big Bertha 96 9-iron is 42°. It has 4.5° more loft than the 8-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Big Bertha 96 pitching wedge?
The Big Bertha 96 pitching wedge is 46.5°. It has 4.5° more loft than the 9-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Big Bertha 96 approach wedge?
The Big Bertha 96 approach wedge is 50.8°. It has 4.3° more loft than the pitching wedge.
What loft is the Callaway Big Bertha 96 sand wedge?
The Big Bertha 96 sand wedge is 55°. It has 4.2° more loft than the approach wedge.
What loft is the Callaway Big Bertha 96 lob wedge?
The Big Bertha 96 lob wedge is 60°. It has 5° more loft than the sand wedge.
Big Bertha 96 Loft Intelligence
These derived specs show how the numbered irons are structured beyond the raw loft chart.
33° loft
vs ~35° traditional 7i
3.4° average
Highly varied
Iron-only spacing: The tightest numbered-iron gap is 2.5° from 2i to 3i; the widest is 4.5° from 7i to 8i.
Loft Consistency Score: 34.9/100. This derived score measures variation in numbered-iron loft gaps; 100 means perfectly even spacing.
How the Big Bertha 96 lofts affect the shot
Loft is one of the biggest inputs into launch, trajectory, rollout and stopping power. The table below translates each Big Bertha 96 loft into its likely loft-only shot tendency.
Low launch • Higher roll
Very high launch • Maximum stopping
Low → Very high launch tendency
Distance → control as loft increases
| Club | Loft | Launch Tendency | Flight Window | Roll Tendency | Stopping Tendency | Loft-Driven Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16° | Low | Penetrating | Higher | Low | Long-iron distance slot |
| 2 | 18.5° | Low | Penetrating | Higher | Low | Long-iron distance slot |
| 3i | 21° | Low–mid | Strong | Moderate–high | Low–moderate | Long-iron slot |
| 4i | 23.5° | Low–mid | Strong | Moderate–high | Low–moderate | Long-iron slot |
| 5i | 26° | Mid–low | Strong / flat | Moderate | Moderate | Distance-biased mid/long iron |
| 6i | 29° | Mid | Balanced | Moderate | Moderate–high | Mid-iron scoring transition |
| 7i | 33° | Mid–high | Higher | Low–moderate | High | Control-oriented mid/short iron |
| 8i | 37.5° | High | High / soft | Lower | High | Short-iron approach slot |
| 9i | 42° | High | High / steep | Low | Very high | Scoring-iron / pitching slot |
| PW | 46.5° | Very high | Very high / steep | Very low | Very high | Gap-control / scoring slot |
| AW | 50.8° | Very high | Maximum-height / steep | Minimal | Maximum | Short-game / maximum-control slot |
| SW | 55° | Very high | Maximum-height / steep | Minimal | Maximum | Short-game / maximum-control slot |
| LW | 60° | Very high | Maximum-height / steep | Minimal | Maximum | Short-game / maximum-control slot |
What the loft gaps mean for shot separation
- 1-iron → 2-iron: 2.5° — Tight loft step — higher chance of compressed carry spacing.
- 2-iron → 3-iron: 2.5° — Tight loft step — higher chance of compressed carry spacing.
- 3-iron → 4-iron: 2.5° — Tight loft step — higher chance of compressed carry spacing.
- 4-iron → 5-iron: 2.5° — Tight loft step — higher chance of compressed carry spacing.
- 5-iron → 6-iron: 3° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 6-iron → 7-iron: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 7-iron → 8-iron: 4.5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- 8-iron → 9-iron: 4.5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- 9-iron → pitching wedge: 4.5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- pitching wedge → approach wedge: 4.3° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- approach wedge → sand wedge: 4.2° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- sand wedge → lob wedge: 5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
Iron note: Stronger lofts generally lower the launch/flight window and increase distance potential, while weaker lofts generally raise flight and stopping power. Modern iron head design can counteract some of that, so this is a loft-only tendency rather than a measured launch result.
Where the set changes from distance to control
By loft alone, the distance-biased part of the numbered set extends through roughly the 5-iron at 26°. By the 8-iron at 37.5°, the loft profile is clearly moving toward higher launch, steeper descent and stronger green-holding tendency.
Big Bertha 96 distance-to-control map
| Part of lineup | Reference club | Loft | What the loft favors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance end | 1-iron | 16° | Low launch, higher roll, stronger distance bias |
| Middle | 7-iron | 33° | Mid–high launch, more balanced carry/control role |
| Control end | lob wedge | 60° | Very high launch, maximum stopping tendency, stronger control bias |
Spec note: Factory lofts can vary by model year, region, handedness or special configuration. Verify an exact club against Callaway documentation when a single degree matters for fitting, replacement or bending.