2019 Callaway Apex & Apex Pro Iron Pics

[O.D.underpar]

Anyone have some pictures of the smokes after 4-5 rounds? With all the talk of poor finish I am worried but I am also not a huge fan of shiny chrome. I would love a raw set.

[Homerun2Birdie]

Anyone have some pictures of the smokes after 4-5 rounds? With all the talk of poor finish I am worried but I am also not a huge fan of shiny chrome. I would love a raw set.

Black metal will always wear. It doesn't matter what the marketing lingo is used to promote their particular type of finish. If you are worried about the finish go with the chrome. If you hate chrome get a different set of irons such as the Wilson V6 Raw.

[O.D.underpar]

Anyone have some pictures of the smokes after 4-5 rounds? With all the talk of poor finish I am worried but I am also not a huge fan of shiny chrome. I would love a raw set.

Black metal will always wear. It doesn't matter what the marketing lingo is used to promote their particular type of finish. If you are worried about the finish go with the chrome. If you hate chrome get a different set of irons such as the Wilson V6 Raw.

I get they will wear. But marks from bending to adjust lie angles at the factory and face impact marks after 1-2 balls seems excessive and that is what some are claiming. I have the black PM grind wedge and have no concerns how it looks after 2 years.

[dearth12]

I had multiple of my irons bent and no marks to be seen.

 

I’ve also hit them a fair amount on my home sim and definitely no wear after a ball or 2, actually none thus far at all. Now I realize that isn’t outside, but I think the claims of excessive wear have been a little overstated.

[O.D.underpar]

I had multiple of my irons bent and no marks to be seen.

 

I’ve also hit them a fair amount on my home sim and definitely no wear after a ball or 2, actually none thus far at all. Now I realize that isn’t outside, but I think the claims of excessive wear have been a little overstated.

Thank you

[kylesilk]

Is there any strange yardage gap between the 7 and 8 irons in the Apex Pro?

[Homerun2Birdie]

Just ordered my Pros from True Spec with $-Taper 130's. Can't wait to get them in the bag. 

[SMAC43]

Anyone know the bounce specs on the apex pros?

[Jordan Speeth]

I've had my Combos set (5-A, Recoil Smacwrap) for about a month now and I'm very happy with them, though I wish I'd gone with a straight Apex Pro set. I don't think that the CF19 is easier to hit than the Pro, in fact it may be harder to hit. For anyone under a 10hcp who hits their irons well, I'd recommend going straight Pro. The Pro looks so good behind the ball that that alone makes the case but the feel should definitely close the deal. I tried to change my order the day after I submitted it but it was too late. That's how quickly they're getting these done these days in the Mexican factory. In any event, they're all great clubs....I'm sold, and these will be in the bag for some time, maybe the duration.

[RandyWick]

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> I've had my Combos set (5-A, Recoil Smacwrap) for about a month now and I'm very happy with them, though I wish I'd gone with a straight Apex Pro set. I don't think that the CF19 is easier to hit than the Pro, in fact it may be harder to hit. For anyone under a 10hcp who hits their irons well, I'd recommend going straight Pro. The Pro looks so good behind the ball that that alone makes the case but the feel should definitely close the deal. I tried to change my order the day after I submitted it but it was too late. That's how quickly they're getting these done these days in the Mexican factory. In any event, they're all great clubs....I'm sold, and these will be in the bag for some time, maybe the duration.

 

I agree 100% - I did 4 and 5 in the Apex and do not like them at all. Should have went all Pro's. Will call callaway and see if there is anything I can do to swap them out.

 

Really Really Really like the Apex Pro - coming from the P790s I feel much much more in control and my scores have been showing it so far.

[RandyWick]

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> Not sure if right thread but TXG just did their Apex Pro review. I still love these but the really high speed guys may want to be aware that Matt was getting a couple "fliers" off the deck. His front to back dispersion was about 13 yards with a 6i which obviously is a little bit about strike... but he's around a 2-3 HC and his strikes weren't too bad.

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I switched from P790s to pro's and have not had any of the fliers after 3-4 rounds. Feel very in control. I'm also a 185-190 carry 6i guy. I think you will be pleased.

[Scotty2hotty42]

Hi guys long time viewer of the forum for some years and love the info I've gained from the Chat and debates on here. never posted but now have a question that some of the experts might have some insight too. Been playing for a few years Always had a good strike and distance but was a high/mid handicap because of short game shortcomings. Got hooked wrx style had lessons got a set of ping g30 clubs, then upgraded to ping g, then 2 sets of p790s guess it's a bug. In the p790s had dg 105s which I hated the feel and response to far to light made the heads feel like lead so got another set with my normal kbs tour 120 s which I liked alot more but still wasnt convinced. Ball flight too low far too much roll out etc. So my new fitting put me into callaway apex cf19 with either kbs tour s 120 or c taper light stiff both giving me better spin and higher apex just 100 times better strike and feel to the p790s. However the wrxer in me sent me packing to try out the apex and apex pro with the stock elevate shaft as I hadn't tried it in the fitting for some reason. Game changer. They only had the 95g lighter elevate in stiff on the apex which was better then the p790s by a mile for feel and response and maybe felt better then the c taper light I tried? However hit the first shot with the pro and a tour elevate stiff and just shouted yes at the top of my voice on an empty driving range. Felt awesome like unreal. But my question is would the pros be too much for me as a midhandicaper although I strike the ball as well as any single digit player just don't have the scoring to back it. I'm also thinking the shaft works as I'm coming from kbs tour 120s to a tour elevate 120 Stiff. All the best from the uk

[Scotty2hotty42]

Hi sorry i didn't mean comments about instruction, I just meant with a swing and strike like that would it be able to suit the apex pro or rather the apex. All the best

[Z1ggy16]

@Scotty2hotty42 FYI this isn't the right place for swing vids/advice, etc. That would be the Instruction subforum.

[Homerun2Birdie]

They just came in. Range session 5:30 PM sharp. It's going down!

 

 

[pureroll]

Just orders a set of the pros. For those ex-military guys, the 15% off was a deal closer for me via TROOPID. Thanks Callaway for the discount.

[st_pedro]

I’m loving the performance and feel of the CF19 Apex Pro, would prefer in brushed satin finish rather than chrome.

 

[Jordan Speeth]

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[Jordan Speeth]

I originally had a '19 Combo set that I unsuccessfully tried to change at the last minute to a full set of the Apex Pros. Then the Pro irons in the set had an issue with the appliqués in the cavities where it appeared that there was rust behind the badges. Callaway immediately chose to replace them and later even honored my request for a full set of Apex Pros instead of what I had. So, I've now got a full set of Apex Pro irons on their way and, when they arrive, I'll be sending back the original Combo set. I like everything about the Pro irons better when compared to the Apex; offset, top line, sound, and feel are all markedly better with the Pro and the Apex's distance advantage is minimal. Hats off to Callaway for fixing an issue immediately without any drama as well as throwing in a bonus for my trouble.

[GolfGuy6]

Anyone have any issues with the clubface cracking near the hosel of the club. Both my 4 (bottom pic) and 6(top pic) iron cracked in the same area.

 

I’m a 2 handicap so I’m not hitting too many shanks. I’ve never seen anything like this.

 

 

[johnnybogey]

Is there an issue with the Pro irons? Seems like everyday another set is being sold on BST.

[DFS PFD]

> @johnnybogey said:

> Is there an issue with the Pro irons? Seems like everyday another set is being sold on BST.

 

I love my pro's, I know a lot of guys are selling to get the pro dot irons to be more like the guys on TV, but I have no complaints.

[johnnybogey]

Just picked up a set of the Pro’s. Probably too demanding of a club for my skill level but we’ll see.

[MaxBuck]

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> Anyone have any issues with the clubface cracking near the hosel of the club. Both my 4 (bottom pic) and 6(top pic) iron cracked in the same area.

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Is the crack actually in the base forging, or is it instead in the surface plating?

[BostonWRX]

Looks like Kisner put these in play this week. Xander versions-

[JD3]

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> Anyone have any issues with the clubface cracking near the hosel of the club. Both my 4 (bottom pic) and 6(top pic) iron cracked in the same area.

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is that the Pro or the regular Apex?

[Kale_m]

Has the angle been adjusted at all?

[agood3putt]

How is everyone liking the Apex irons? Have a custom order coming in the next couple of days with Modus3 105's 5-PW

[Allskillz15]

> @AG12 said:

> How is everyone liking the Apex irons? Have a custom order coming in the next couple of days with Modus3 105's 5-PW

 

They are in the bag until the CF22’s are released

[agood3putt]

Took the Apex out for a spin for the first time since being delivered yesterday and wow. Super forgiving it felt like no matter where it hit the ball on the clubface the ball wanted to go straight. Much much more forgiving than the PING i210's I had before