2021 Callaway Apex Irons, Apex DCB Irons, Apex Pro Irons, Apex Hybrids, Apex Pro Hybrids (in-hand photos)

[BAlberstadt]

Launch pieces

• Apex irons
• Apex hybrids

 

2021 Callaway Apex Irons

2021 Callaway Apex DCB Irons

 

2021 Callaway Apex Pro Irons

 

2021 Callaway comparison pics 

 

2021 Callaway Apex Hybrids

 

2021 Callaway Apex Pro Hybrids

Edited January 12, 2021 by BAlberstadt

[tigercolt77]

The Apex pro hybrid is perfect from address. Can't wait to hit all of these. 

[TheMoneyShot]

I wish the Apex pro was adjustable, makes it so much easier to test shafts. Love the size and shape of it. 

[Sparty4202]

TGW has the 2021 Callaway irons up on their website...

https://www.tgw.com/callaway-2021-golf-clubs?SITE_ID=W0011&LNK=A1-apex&CID=EMC-011221&trk_msg=UGP20Q72RV1438T7BHHP24ODV4&trk_contact=INB99HBOJEI00TJ8B50IHUU38O&trk_sid=O852QREJJRF3N2JSNGIRMTC1FO&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Callaway+Apex+Golf+Clubs&utm_campaign=Email+Only!+Top-Sellers+Reduced+For+24-Hours+Only!

[golfer55082]

Don’t  those 21 Apex pictures look the same as Apex 19?

[bcflyguy1]

1 hour ago, tigercolt77 said:

The Apex pro hybrid is perfect from address. Can't wait to hit all of these. 

I think the Pro finds a perfect middle ground between the roundness of the Mavrik Pro and the boxy, squared off look of previous Apex and Adams hybrids.

I've had a 20* Pro 3h sample in the bag with a Mitsubishi MMT 8X shaft in it and have been delighted by what it offers. Sound and feel are akin to the original Apex hybrid from '16 (thought the '19 version was harsh in this department). It also offers a combination of length and playability that's very impressive. Think that can be attributed to it offering distance from speed rather than cutting spin. Trackman consistently showed carry between 225 and 230 with 4000+ RPM of spin, and on-course results have been consistent with this. Maintaining that spin gives it stopping power when needed, but just as importantly helps keep shot patterns manageable.

[jcosjrgolf]

Callaway nailed it with the 3 Apex models.  Just need to figure out my new irons specs.  Anybody need a set of CF19's 😀

[scooterhd2]

ehh. why did they have to name that fugly hybrid apex. we know that the apex hybrid is. we like the apex hybrid. no need to make a pro model. the apex is the pro model. the other one should be flash epic diamond star supermax or whatever. 

[Scooterboy59]

Lots of great options for combo sets . Excited!!!!!!!!!!!!

[broth518]

curious to understand the different users vs. the new x-forged they just released as well. 

[third-times-a-charm]

Wow the Pro hybrid looks great - much smaller like the 16 head. Very nice.

 

The Apex standard hybrid looks like the Big Bertha 19 hybrids tho.

[third-times-a-charm]

Just now, broth518 said:

curious to understand the different users vs. the new x-forged they just released as well. 

 

IIRC the Xforged are solid irons, whereas the Apex line is all 'hollow' with speedfoam and has tech in them like cup face and etc.

[broth518]

6 minutes ago, third-times-a-charm said:

 

IIRC the Xforged are solid irons, whereas the Apex line is all 'hollow' with speedfoam and has tech in them like cup face and etc.

so Xforged would be more of in the players iron category? 

[Matt Romond]

Having both the apex and the x forged, IMO the apex feel better and have the distance whereas the X forged are a true cavity back players iron

[SylvesterLundgren]

Can’t wait to see people quote TXG/Sheils/YT people opinions like it’s their own firsthand experience ! 😄

[TRitt51]

Nothing against Callaway, these clubs look great but haven’t they gone a little far with their release schedule. Nothing in iron technology has changed so drastically that they need to release them at the clip Callaway or Taylormade for that matter releases them. 

[Dmart33]

the new aprex pro and pro hybrid look amazing 

[Jaykrackers]

Will they offer these in a black offering like they did for the 19’s?

[ProjectX_Mizuno]

Everything looks great!!!

[bcflyguy1]

20 minutes ago, TRitt51 said:

Nothing against Callaway, these clubs look great but haven’t they gone a little far with their release schedule. Nothing in iron technology has changed so drastically that they need to release them at the clip Callaway or Taylormade for that matter releases them. 

Apex iron lines are on a 2 year product cycle; quite in line with what others in the industry are doing.

[golfer55082]

I always play Callaway Apex iron since 2014, and have played 2014 apex,  2016 apex, 2016 pro, and 2019 apex pro, and now play apex pro dot. I generally don’t like the trend that they add too much “technology” to irons. Ok  (and needed) to woods but not to irons which are mainly designed for feel and control, not for distance. I will give this trend the benefit of doubt and will likely try the new 21 apex pro, but for time being I feel that my apex pro dot will most likely stay in my bag.

[WVP]

Irons look really great. I am interested in the regular hybrid as well.

 

I think they have 8 hybrid options out right now - kinda crazy. I guess that's a good thing as a consumer!?

[bcflyguy1]

1 hour ago, golfer55082 said:

Don’t  those 21 Apex pictures look the same as Apex 19?

The '19 Apex sold so well that any changes made for the '21 version were always going to be subtle. That's not to say that the tech enhancements aren't substantive, but you also wouldn't want to go completely "New Coke" on such a successful formula either.

[Scott0000]

Bummed about TCB not coming stateside or likely even in lefty like the triple diamond stuff.  But man those look great.  Definitely have some old Adams vibes but much better looking in person.  Those digital marketing materials we saw a few weeks ago didn't do it justice.  I personally like providing two options for hybrid as well.  Jury is still out but initial reaction is bravo Cally. 

[gunmetal]

re: the article...

 

A much more efficient way of adding spin would be to use semi normal lofts. One can only do so much with the limited amount of weight. You're still going to see some low spinning bombs with the 8 irons from the non pro options. 

 

Those hybrids look gorgeous.

[maowv]

'21 Apex and '19 Apex look the same, same specs. Same 43 degree pitching wedge too.

 

Callaway hit an absolute home run with the Apex CF'16. For me, they have squandered 2 chances to improve on that club, neither the '19 or the '21 look as good to me and have moved farther away from getting me to buy them. Was really hoping the '21 would be an improvement but ...

 

OK, Ping my hopes are relying on the new i500 update. Otherwise, it's Tailor-made P770 for me this year.

[golfer55082]

1 minute ago, maowv said:

OK, Ping my hopes are relying on the new i500 update. Otherwise, it's Tailor-made P770 for me this year

Yes definitely give p770 a try - I tested apex 19, i500, epic pro and p770 looking for a long iron and i770 is clearly the best. 

[HateTheHighDraw]

Apex pro looks like a rebadged Maltby TS1

[ssfranny]

6 hours ago, tigercolt77 said:

The Apex pro hybrid is perfect from address. Can't wait to hit all of these. 

Apex Pro irons look money.  Reg Apex blehhh still thick topline.  Wish they would done like a Apex Pro and a Apex Pro Plus with slighly larger head and stronger loft leave the GI to the Apex DCB.

[elwhippy]

Some great looking irons. Apex and DCB have my attention.