The Callaway Paradym iron lineup runs from 20° to 52° across 9 factory loft options. The 7-iron is 29° and the highest-lofted option is the gap wedge at 52°.
Paradym Lofts & Loft Chart
Factory loft map and model-specific gap analysis
Paradym Loft Chart
| Club | Loft | Loft Gap | Gap Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4i | 20° | — | — |
| 5i | 23° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 6i | 26° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 7i | 29° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 8i | 33° | 4° | Near model median |
| 9i | 37° | 4° | Near model median |
| PW | 42° | 5° | Wider than model median |
| AW | 47° | 5° | Wider than model median |
| GW | 52° | 5° | Wider than model median |
What stands out about the Paradym lofts?
Gap pattern: Median gap is 4°. Tightest: 4i→5i (3°), 5i→6i (3°), 6i→7i (3°). Widest: 9i→PW (5°), PW→AW (5°), AW→GW (5°).
Paradym loft progression
The 29° 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.
Paradym 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradym | 7i | 29° | This model |
| Rogue ST Max OS | 7i | 28.5° | 0.5° lower loft |
| Apex Ai300 | 7i | 29° | Same loft |
| Apex Ai300 Black | 7i | 29° | Same loft |
| Apex | 7i | 30° | 1° higher loft |
| Elyte X | 7i | 28° | 1° lower loft |
What traditional iron lofts are the Paradym 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 | 20° | 3-iron (~21°) |
| 5-iron | 23° | 4-iron (~24°) |
| 6-iron | 26° | 5-iron (~27°) |
| 7-iron | 29° | 5-iron (~27°) |
| 8-iron | 33° | 6-iron (~31°) |
| 9-iron | 37° | 7-iron (~35°) |
Which Paradym club has each loft?
- 20° = 4-iron.
- 23° = 5-iron.
- 26° = 6-iron.
- 29° = 7-iron.
- 33° = 8-iron.
- 37° = 9-iron.
- 42° = pitching wedge.
- 47° = approach wedge.
- 52° = gap wedge.
Individual Paradym loft answers
What loft is the Callaway Paradym 4-iron?
The Paradym 4-iron is 20°. It is the lowest-lofted option in this model.
What loft is the Callaway Paradym 5-iron?
The Paradym 5-iron is 23°. It has 3° more loft than the 4-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Paradym 6-iron?
The Paradym 6-iron is 26°. It has 3° more loft than the 5-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Paradym 7-iron?
The Paradym 7-iron is 29°. It has 3° more loft than the 6-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Paradym 8-iron?
The Paradym 8-iron is 33°. It has 4° more loft than the 7-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Paradym 9-iron?
The Paradym 9-iron is 37°. It has 4° more loft than the 8-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Paradym pitching wedge?
The Paradym pitching wedge is 42°. It has 5° more loft than the 9-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Paradym approach wedge?
The Paradym approach wedge is 47°. It has 5° more loft than the pitching wedge.
What loft is the Callaway Paradym gap wedge?
The Paradym gap wedge is 52°. It has 5° more loft than the approach wedge.
Paradym Loft Intelligence
These derived specs show how the numbered irons are structured instead of only repeating the factory lofts.
29° loft
vs ~35° traditional 7i
3.4° average
Moderately varied
Iron-only spacing: The tightest numbered-iron gap is 3° from 4i to 5i. The widest is 4° from 7i to 8i.
Progression shape: The long irons are more compressed at 3° average spacing versus 3.7° through the mid/short numbered irons.
Loft Consistency Score: 64/100. 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.