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Apex 16 to Apex 19 worth the upgrade???


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Hi guys, been playing the Apex cf16 since they came out and love them, my set is really beat up now after these past years of play and now I have to make a choice....

 

Either getting the new Apex 19 combo or going for a mint set of Apex 16 combo that I’m getting quite a good deal for!

 

Price for the new Apex is quite steep and I don’t want to spend that much money on a new model that may perform the same as the current.

 

I’d like to hear your thoughts on the matter!

 

Thanks!

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I went back to my CF 16/Pro combo from a new set i got fit for with a more pleasing topline, only thing i felt with the 16 Apex combo was the top lines where too big a difference to be a combo like the Mizuno's but i cant argue with the results, i look forwrd to trying the 19's but enjoying the 16 combo too much right now to be fussed

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If you’re grooves are already worn on the CF16 or you’re just itching for something new I think they’re a worthwhile replacement the little bit I hit them. I may be mistaken with more testing but it seemed I was getting a touch more spin than I did with the CF16 but it was probably just that day as there’s no reason they’d spin more.

 

Side by side blind test you’d probably not notice any difference.

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I played the CF16’s off and on for the last two years and I think the CF19’s are an upgrade. The feel is softer and the sound is more solid as well. I also think they frame the ball mich better. More of a players club look at address. Of course, all in my opinion.

 

Distance was equal, but For me, feel is a top priority so it was worth the upgrade and my order has been placed.

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You probably wont get many, if any, good answers for another month. Very few ppl have hit or have the 19's yet. I hit the pro 7i for about 5 minutes and it was sweet, but I couldnt tell you the difference though without some actual testing. It was more spinny than the Rogue Pro, that I can say for sure. Its also probably a little longer than the Apex 16 pro due to the micro-sphere thing.

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I hit both the Apex and the Apex Pro yesterday. They feel great. I preferred the feel of the pro, but honestly, neither was that much difference in feel to me over the Rogue Pro I am playing. The looks of the Pro were nicer that the Rogue Pro. Apex and Rogue Pro are pretty much the same size. I played the Apex 16 and the Apex Pro in the past. The 2019 models to me are nicer looking, but perform the same for me.

 

I will wait for them to end up on CPO and probably get a set of Apex Pro later in the year just because.

 

All that said, I think the Rogue Pros were the most underrated club last year.

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I hit both the Apex and the Apex Pro yesterday. They feel great. I preferred the feel of the pro, but honestly, neither was that much difference in feel to me over the Rogue Pro I am playing. The looks of the Pro were nicer that the Rogue Pro. Apex and Rogue Pro are pretty much the same size. I played the Apex 16 and the Apex Pro in the past. The 2019 models to me are nicer looking, but perform the same for me.

 

I will wait for them to end up on CPO and probably get a set of Apex Pro later in the year just because.

 

All that said, I think the Rogue Pros were the most underrated club last year.

 

If you had to choose between Apex 16 or Rogue Pro?

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I hit the both 19 models, definite improvement in feel. I don’t know what there’ll be a massive difference in performance, probably incremental at best.

 

The question comes down to your prioritization of feel v. cost.

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I hit both the Apex and the Apex Pro yesterday. They feel great. I preferred the feel of the pro, but honestly, neither was that much difference in feel to me over the Rogue Pro I am playing. The looks of the Pro were nicer that the Rogue Pro. Apex and Rogue Pro are pretty much the same size. I played the Apex 16 and the Apex Pro in the past. The 2019 models to me are nicer looking, but perform the same for me.

 

I will wait for them to end up on CPO and probably get a set of Apex Pro later in the year just because.

 

All that said, I think the Rogue Pros were the most underrated club last year.

 

If you had to choose between Apex 16 or Rogue Pro?

 

That is a hard one as they are both great clubs and so similar. I would probably pick the Rogue Pros.

I would have to say whichever you can get the best deal on. I really like both.

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