The Callaway Elyte X iron lineup runs from 18° to 54° across 10 factory loft options. The 7-iron is 28° and the highest-lofted option is the sand wedge at 54°.
Elyte X Lofts & Loft Chart
Factory loft map and model-specific gap analysis
Elyte X Loft Chart
| Club | Loft | Loft Gap | Gap Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4i | 18° | — | — |
| 5i | 21° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 6i | 24° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 7i | 28° | 4° | Near model median |
| 8i | 32° | 4° | Near model median |
| 9i | 36° | 4° | Near model median |
| PW | 41° | 5° | Wider than model median |
| AW | 46° | 5° | Wider than model median |
| GW | 50° | 4° | Near model median |
| SW | 54° | 4° | Near model median |
What stands out about the Elyte X lofts?
Gap pattern: Median gap is 4°. Tightest: 4i→5i (3°), 5i→6i (3°). Widest: 9i→PW (5°), PW→AW (5°).
Elyte X loft progression
The 28° 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 3° between 4-iron and 5-iron. The widest is 5° between 9-iron and pitching wedge. Those are the first transitions worth checking if real carry gaps look compressed or stretched.
Elyte X 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elyte X | 7i | 28° | This model |
| Rogue ST Max | 7i | 27.5° | 0.5° lower loft |
| Great Big Bertha 23 | 7i | 28° | Same loft |
| Paradym Ai Smoke | 7i | 28° | Same loft |
| Rogue ST Max OS | 7i | 28.5° | 0.5° higher loft |
| Big Bertha 23 | 7i | 27° | 1° lower loft |
What traditional iron lofts are the Elyte X 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4-iron | 18° | 3-iron (~21°) |
| 5-iron | 21° | 3-iron (~21°) |
| 6-iron | 24° | 4-iron (~24°) |
| 7-iron | 28° | 5-iron (~27°) |
| 8-iron | 32° | 6-iron (~31°) |
| 9-iron | 36° | 7-iron (~35°) |
Which Elyte X club has each loft?
- 18° = 4-iron.
- 21° = 5-iron.
- 24° = 6-iron.
- 28° = 7-iron.
- 32° = 8-iron.
- 36° = 9-iron.
- 41° = pitching wedge.
- 46° = approach wedge.
- 50° = gap wedge.
- 54° = sand wedge.
Individual Elyte X loft answers
What loft is the Callaway Elyte X 4-iron?
The Elyte X 4-iron is 18°. It is the lowest-lofted option in this model.
What loft is the Callaway Elyte X 5-iron?
The Elyte X 5-iron is 21°. It has 3° more loft than the 4-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Elyte X 6-iron?
The Elyte X 6-iron is 24°. It has 3° more loft than the 5-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Elyte X 7-iron?
The Elyte X 7-iron is 28°. It has 4° more loft than the 6-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Elyte X 8-iron?
The Elyte X 8-iron is 32°. It has 4° more loft than the 7-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Elyte X 9-iron?
The Elyte X 9-iron is 36°. It has 4° more loft than the 8-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Elyte X pitching wedge?
The Elyte X pitching wedge is 41°. It has 5° more loft than the 9-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Elyte X approach wedge?
The Elyte X approach wedge is 46°. It has 5° more loft than the pitching wedge.
What loft is the Callaway Elyte X gap wedge?
The Elyte X gap wedge is 50°. It has 4° more loft than the approach wedge.
What loft is the Callaway Elyte X sand wedge?
The Elyte X sand wedge is 54°. It has 4° more loft than the gap wedge.
Elyte X Loft Intelligence
These derived specs show how the numbered irons are structured instead of only repeating the factory lofts.
28° loft
vs ~35° traditional 7i
3.6° average
Moderately varied
Iron-only spacing: The tightest numbered-iron gap is 3° from 4i to 5i. The widest is 4° from 6i to 7i.
Progression shape: The long irons are more compressed at 3° average spacing versus 4° through the mid/short numbered irons.
Loft Consistency Score: 66/100. This derived score measures variation in numbered-iron loft gaps. A score of 100 means perfectly even static-loft spacing.
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.