The Callaway Solaire Gems iron lineup runs from 28° to 40° across 4 factory loft options. The 7-iron is 32° and the highest-lofted option is the 9-iron at 40°.
Solaire Gems Lofts & Loft Chart
Factory loft map and model-specific gap analysis
Solaire Gems Loft Chart
| Club | Loft | Loft Gap | Gap Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6i | 28° | — | — |
| 7i | 32° | 4° | Near model median |
| 8i | 36° | 4° | Near model median |
| 9i | 40° | 4° | Near model median |
What stands out about the Solaire Gems lofts?
Gap pattern: Every adjacent factory loft is separated by 4°.
Solaire Gems loft progression
The 32° 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?
Every adjacent factory loft is separated by 4°. That is a very even static progression, although equal loft gaps do not guarantee equal yardage gaps.
Solaire Gems 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solaire Gems | 7i | 32° | This model |
| Rogue ST Max OS Lite | 7i | 31.5° | 0.5° lower loft |
| Edge | 7i | 32° | Same loft |
| Fusion Wide Sole | 7i | 32° | Same loft |
| Apex MB Raw | 7i | 33° | 1° higher loft |
| Apex Ai150 | 7i | 31° | 1° lower loft |
What traditional iron lofts are the Solaire Gems 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6-iron | 28° | 5-iron (~27°) |
| 7-iron | 32° | 6-iron (~31°) |
| 8-iron | 36° | 7-iron (~35°) |
| 9-iron | 40° | 8-iron (~39°) |
Which Solaire Gems club has each loft?
- 28° = 6-iron.
- 32° = 7-iron.
- 36° = 8-iron.
- 40° = 9-iron.
Individual Solaire Gems loft answers
What loft is the Callaway Solaire Gems 6-iron?
The Solaire Gems 6-iron is 28°. It is the lowest-lofted option in this model.
What loft is the Callaway Solaire Gems 7-iron?
The Solaire Gems 7-iron is 32°. It has 4° more loft than the 6-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Solaire Gems 8-iron?
The Solaire Gems 8-iron is 36°. It has 4° more loft than the 7-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Solaire Gems 9-iron?
The Solaire Gems 9-iron is 40°. It has 4° more loft than the 8-iron.
Solaire Gems Loft Intelligence
These derived specs show how the numbered irons are structured beyond the raw loft chart.
32° loft
vs ~35° traditional 7i
4° average
Very even
Iron-only spacing: Every numbered-iron transition is 4°, so the numbered irons use uniform static-loft spacing.
Loft Consistency Score: 100/100. This derived score measures variation in numbered-iron loft gaps; 100 means perfectly even spacing.
How the Solaire Gems lofts affect the shot
Loft is one of the biggest inputs into launch, trajectory, rollout and stopping power. The table below translates each Solaire Gems loft into its likely loft-only shot tendency.
Mid–low launch • Moderate roll
High launch • High stopping
Mid–low → High launch tendency
Distance → control as loft increases
| Club | Loft | Launch Tendency | Flight Window | Roll Tendency | Stopping Tendency | Loft-Driven Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6i | 28° | Mid–low | Strong / flat | Moderate | Moderate | Distance-biased mid/long iron |
| 7i | 32° | Mid | Balanced | Moderate | Moderate–high | Mid-iron scoring transition |
| 8i | 36° | Mid–high | Higher | Low–moderate | High | Control-oriented mid/short iron |
| 9i | 40° | High | High / soft | Lower | High | Short-iron approach slot |
What the loft gaps mean for shot separation
- 6-iron → 7-iron: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 7-iron → 8-iron: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 8-iron → 9-iron: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
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 6-iron at 28°. By the 8-iron at 36°, the loft profile is clearly moving toward higher launch, steeper descent and stronger green-holding tendency.
Solaire Gems distance-to-control map
| Part of lineup | Reference club | Loft | What the loft favors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance end | 6-iron | 28° | Mid–low launch, moderate roll, stronger distance bias |
| Middle | 8-iron | 36° | Mid–high launch, more balanced carry/control role |
| Control end | 9-iron | 40° | High launch, high 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.