Callaway Apex TCB - U.S. Release???

[Brooks_Cupcake]

Fwiw - ordered 2 different sets this month with TIX100 and both showed up within 6 days.

Edited January 17, 2022 by Brooks_Cupcake

[adam2883]

4 hours ago, Brooks_Cupcake said:

Fwiw - ordered 2 different sets this month with TIX100 and both showed up within 6 days.

Thats awesome!

 

I had a set ordered with PX 6.5's in the early part of December and was quoted Jan. 3rd ship date then dropped back to Jan. 10th. On Jan. 3rd I have my friend who placed the order check and its now saying mid June, basically because Callaway didn't have enough orders in queue with those shafts to warrant placing an order for a batch of the shafts. So, I canceled the order and having a set built by Peoples.

[The Ultimate Hack]

Have looked how and low, still can't find any info on when these will be available to the public.

[adam2883]

54 minutes ago, The Ultimate Hack said:

Have looked how and low, still can't find any info on when these will be available to the public.

When what will be available to the public? The TCB iron came out last year and is on the Callaway website. If you're looking for the raw finished heads, I believe they were more of a limited run and have been discontinued.

[Scott0000]

53 minutes ago, The Ultimate Hack said:

Have looked how and low, still can't find any info on when these will be available to the public.

https://www.callawaygolf.com/golf-clubs/iron-sets/irons-2021-apex-tcb.html

 

Been on the site for months......?

[The Ultimate Hack]

1 minute ago, adam2883 said:

When what will be available to the public? The TCB iron came out last year and is on the Callaway website. If you're looking for the raw finished heads, I believe they were more of a limited run and have been discontinued.

But they're only available on callaway's site. No retailers. 

[TheIslander]

50 minutes ago, The Ultimate Hack said:

Have looked how and low, still can't find any info on when these will be available to the public.

You can get them… 

 

if you want them from somewhere like Golf Galaxy/Dicks I have no clue, but you can get them from plenty of online retailers or in person fitting shops. 
 

I see based on your previous post you are aware of Callaway website selling them but said you couldn’t get them with Modus 120x. 
 

https://www.bryangolf.golf/collections/callaway-irons-custom/products/callaway-apex-tcb-irons-custom-1

 

There is one of the many stores I’m sure that can build them for you with that shaft. I choose it because I’m pretty certain Bryan Golf has a good relationship with Callaway, has a good reputation as both a fitter and builder and I like supporting small businesses. 

[The Ultimate Hack]

1 minute ago, TheIslander said:

You can get them… 

 

if you want them from somewhere like Golf Galaxy/Dicks I have no clue, but you can get them from plenty of online retailers or in person fitting shops. 
 

I see based on your previous post you are aware of Callaway website selling them but said you couldn’t get them with Modus 120x. 
 

https://www.bryangolf.golf/collections/callaway-irons-custom/products/callaway-apex-tcb-irons-custom-1

 

There is one of the many stores I’m sure that can build them for you with that shaft. I choose it because I’m pretty certain Bryan Golf has a good relationship with Callaway, has a good reputation as both a fitter and builder and I like supporting small businesses. 

Thanks. Maybe I have too much of a tunnel vision mindset, but I've never heard of bryangolf.com and am always skeptical of ordering from sites like that.

[TheIslander]

14 minutes ago, The Ultimate Hack said:

Thanks. Maybe I have too much of a tunnel vision mindset, but I've never heard of bryangolf.com and am always skeptical of ordering from sites like that.

He’s a fitting shop (Run by just him and his wife, and they run a very good one, so you can be comfortable the build quality is high and the specs are exact) in Florida. Nothing sketchy, but you can always use somewhere like People’s Golf (who are mildly affiliated with GolfWRX and many users have ordered from, including me three times). You can specify the shaft you want in the order. 
 

https://thepeoplesclubs.com/callawayapextcb.html

 

I’m sure you can find many other golf club retailers online that can get you these with the shaft you want. 

Edited January 26, 2022 by TheIslander

[RH82]

Seems like the most popular Callaway iron amongst the staffers in quite some time. There almost in every bag. Man I wish these were more forgiving compared to my ZX7's.

Edited January 26, 2022 by RH82

[underwater]

I had a set of TCB with modus 120 last year for a brief period of time and they were decent, but firm.  They didn't resemble the impact feel of the previous gen Callaway MB, nor the softness of X-Forged or X-Forged CB.  Not that I think everything needs to feel like EPON/Endo or Mizuno forged, but they are a heavy hit for sure. Solid and heavy hit.  

 

I went back to my iBlades for the season, and now in a different iron. (i59)

 

You CAN order these from your PGA SS or GG but you need Callaway area rep approval.  Mine came from GG because I play golf with the manager from time to time.  He got it done quickly.

Edited January 26, 2022 by underwater

[Brooks_Cupcake]

1 hour ago, The Ultimate Hack said:

But they're only available on callaway's site. No retailers. 

Man - I’ve ordered 5 sets through several green grass accounts. All they do is email the order in.

[radiman]

55 minutes ago, RH82 said:

Seems like the most popular Callaway iron amongst the staffers in quite some time. There almost in every bag. Man I wish these were more forgiving compared to my ZX7's.

I still think the TCB should have been the X Forged or the X Forged should have just gone away.  It seems like their entire tour staff has gravitated to these.  I think they're fantastic and have zero interest in trying anything else to replace them.  Couldn't be happier. 

[Brooks_Cupcake]

54 minutes ago, RH82 said:

Seems like the most popular Callaway iron amongst the staffers in quite some time. There almost in every bag. Man I wish these were more forgiving compared to my ZX7's.

They’re close to the same level of forgiveness, the only difference is how the sole plays. We are talking 5 yards on mishits between the two when missing the center of the face, so either you lose 1 club or about 1/2 a club.

[The Ultimate Hack]

25 minutes ago, Brooks_Cupcake said:

Man - I’ve ordered 5 sets through several green grass accounts. All they do is email the order in.

Tbh, I’m waiting for callaway to put it on a certain site. I can get a discount. 

[Brooks_Cupcake]

31 minutes ago, The Ultimate Hack said:

Tbh, I’m waiting for callaway to put it on a certain site. I can get a discount. 

🤦🏻‍♂️ guess you don’t want them bad enough.

You should probably stick to the Apex Pro 21’

[The Ultimate Hack]

12 minutes ago, Brooks_Cupcake said:

🤦🏻‍♂️ guess you don’t want them bad enough.

You should probably stick to the Apex Pro 21’

I don't want them for "$2000 kinda bad" no.

[third-times-a-charm]

27 minutes ago, The Ultimate Hack said:

I don't want them for "$2000 kinda bad" no.

 

The TCB will never, ever, be sold by Dicks or GG. It's a tour offering that was a limited retail release from Callaway directly.

[TheMoneyShot]

45 minutes ago, The Ultimate Hack said:

I don't want them for "$2000 kinda bad" no.

Maybe look for a good deal on a used set.  I don’t think you’ll ever see this model iron at a discounted rate/retail. 

Edited January 26, 2022 by TheMoneyShot

[Scott0000]

2 hours ago, underwater said:

I had a set of TCB with modus 120 last year for a brief period of time and they were decent, but firm.  They didn't resemble the impact feel of the previous gen Callaway MB, nor the softness of X-Forged or X-Forged CB.  Not that I think everything needs to feel like EPON/Endo or Mizuno forged, but they are a heavy hit for sure. Solid and heavy hit.  

 

I went back to my iBlades for the season, and now in a different iron. (i59)

 

You CAN order these from your PGA SS or GG but you need Callaway area rep approval.  Mine came from GG because I play golf with the manager from time to time.  He got it done quickly.

Interested in this shaft option for TCB.  Did you play Modus 120 in MB as well?  Have a set of TCB and I feel like they are a bit firm too, but I thought it was the shaft that is currently in them. 

[DuckHook02]

Really wish Callaway would reduce the offset they put on their player's cavity back irons.  WAY TOO MUCH IMO...has been like that for years, and is the reason I simply can't play their irons.

[KingTitus]

3 hours ago, The Ultimate Hack said:

Thanks. Maybe I have too much of a tunnel vision mindset, but I've never heard of bryangolf.com and am always skeptical of ordering from sites like that.

 

Bryan is the man. I've ordered a set of Miura's from him and a 3 wood. Legit fitter, builder and business man.

[Brooks_Cupcake]

29 minutes ago, Scott0000 said:

Interested in this shaft option for TCB.  Did you play Modus 120 in MB as well?  Have a set of TCB and I feel like they are a bit firm too, but I thought it was the shaft that is currently in them. 

I don’t find them firm, they just seem like there’s a bit more mass or power behind them/knowing where you miss vs soft/springy, which is exactly what fits those guys at that level. Given almost 80% of their Tour Staff put them in play throughout the first year of them being available, I’d say they got the feel they were looking for.

I hit them side by side, same shaft vs Mizzy Pro 221 and for sure the 221 felt nicer on solid contact but as soon as you missed,  that’s where TCB completely takes over.

[underwater]

4 hours ago, Scott0000 said:

Interested in this shaft option for TCB.  Did you play Modus 120 in MB as well?  Have a set of TCB and I feel like they are a bit firm too, but I thought it was the shaft that is currently in them. 

Correct I played this in my Apex MB as well;  I play Modus 120 in all my irons and have for years.  It's been out longer than people realize.  Tony Finau plays Modus 120 in his Blueprints.

 

To the other folks responding in this thread - I don't mean they are firm in a negative way - which is why I clarified a solid heavy hit.  But def not buttery soft. (sorry to use that adjective). 🙂

 

And to "Third Times a Charm" - they are indeed available at GG and PGA SS.  Just not on the rack - requires them to custom order the TCB for you.  I did this very thing from the Denver GG.  THat's how I got mine. (no offense - I think you just meant "won't be available on the shelf")

Edited January 26, 2022 by underwater

[aswile]

6 hours ago, The Ultimate Hack said:

Tbh, I’m waiting for callaway to put it on a certain site. I can get a discount. 

I can offer you a used set if you like, lol!

[Scott0000]

16 hours ago, underwater said:

Correct I played this in my Apex MB as well;  I play Modus 120 in all my irons and have for years.  It's been out longer than people realize.  Tony Finau plays Modus 120 in his Blueprints.

 

To the other folks responding in this thread - I don't mean they are firm in a negative way - which is why I clarified a solid heavy hit.  But def not buttery soft. (sorry to use that adjective). 🙂

 

And to "Third Times a Charm" - they are indeed available at GG and PGA SS.  Just not on the rack - requires them to custom order the TCB for you.  I did this very thing from the Denver GG.  THat's how I got mine. (no offense - I think you just meant "won't be available on the shelf")

Yes I didn't mean firm in a negative way either.  I know what you are referring to though in the feel as I've come from an MB with Modus 120 too and was my favorite combo ever.  I guess I'll try Modus 120 in the TCB's for now but appreciate the feedback. What I currently have just feels drastically different. 

[Yuck]

On 1/26/2022 at 1:37 PM, DuckHook02 said:

Really wish Callaway would reduce the offset they put on their player's cavity back irons.  WAY TOO MUCH IMO...has been like that for years, and is the reason I simply can't play their irons.

Way too much?  What player’s CB’s have “way less” offset than the TCB?

 

TCB, TM P7MC, 620CB,&  Iblade are all about the same.

Edited January 28, 2022 by Yuck

[Tree Levino]

If anyone has a set with X shafts they’re looking to move fire me a PM

[cmatthews77]

I wish I could get my hands on just the 7i and 8i in these to try. I’d drop my 8i MB (keep the 9i and PW) and drop the 7i Apex Pro (keep 5 and 6) and make a 3-way combo… Lord I’m crazy. 

[DuckHook02]

On 1/27/2022 at 8:45 PM, Yuck said:

Way too much?  What player’s CB’s have “way less” offset than the TCB?

 

TCB, TM P7MC, 620CB,&  Iblade are all about the same.

P7MC has a lot less offset than the TCB.