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

[Cruisin1966]

4 hours ago, TigerInTheWoods said:

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

 

Damn, no X shafts here

[Yuck]

8 hours ago, DuckHook02 said:

P7MC has a lot less offset than the TCB.

Stock offset specs.

 

P7MC.  PW 1.5 mm offset.   TCB. PW .05 mm offset

p7MC.  9i.   1.7 mm offset.    TCB. 9i.  1.0 mm offset.

p7MC 6i.     2.3mm offset.    TCB 6i I.  2.5mm offset

p7MC  4i.    2.7 mm offset.    TCB. 4I.  3.0 mm offset

 

In the short irons, TCB have less offset, but the set is more progressive in the longer irons.  So if you want a less progressive set up, P7MC is the ticket.  If you don’t like a huge amount of offset on the short irons, TCB may work.   I play 1 degree weak, so offset is even less.  My TCB 7i is 35 degrees about 1.5 mm offset.

[Tree Levino]

Anybody know the insertion depth on these irons and or BBTG? Want to know if my TI X100 pulls will work 

[lefty_70]

Anyone know the Security Toque Bit Size needed to remove the plates? 

Edited March 25, 2022 by lefty_70
update

[Turbosnake]

If anyone is still looking i have a brand new set still the plastic 4-PW with modus 120 stiff

[jaimey]

On 2/8/2022 at 2:55 PM, Turbosnake said:

If anyone is still looking i have a brand new set still the plastic 4-PW with modus 120 stiff

where can I find these in a raw? 

[Kale_m]

2 hours ago, jaimey said:

where can I find these in a raw? 

Have you seen these in raw? It is kinda a half raw, half chrome look… kinda weird looking thing 

[Brooks_Cupcake]

Anyone looking to offload theirs?

[third-times-a-charm]

9 minutes ago, Brooks_Cupcake said:

Anyone looking to offload theirs?

The PGATSS in Orlando has a short set (either 5-pw or 6-pw I forgot) for $700 on the used rack. Theyll prob ship to you or your local store.

[kcsf]

These are quickly becoming my favorite all-time irons. Solid, crisp off the face, yet still forgiving enough that I often get results I didn't deserve. 

[hwwong]

On 6/11/2022 at 6:13 AM, jaimey said:

where can I find these in a raw? 

 

Only satin are being produced moving forward from what I understand

[uscgolfguy]

On 6/11/2022 at 5:53 AM, Kale_m said:

Have you seen these in raw? It is kinda a half raw, half chrome look… kinda weird looking thing 

I would disagree on the “weird”…the face is darker and may be preferred by some for addressing/framing the ball at setup.  I would call if more of a “stealth” looking thing…

[Kale_m]

9 hours ago, uscgolfguy said:

I would disagree on the “weird”…the face is darker and may be preferred by some for addressing/framing the ball at setup.  I would call if more of a “stealth” looking thing…

The back of the head goes rusty.. the face and half of the top line is still shiny 

[uscgolfguy]

16 hours ago, Kale_m said:

The back of the head goes rusty.. the face and half of the top line is still shiny 

I typically don’t use the back of the head when I’m addressing the ball…always seems to cause mis-fires and is less consistent than the face.

[TheMoneyShot]

Cally is now saying they will not have stock until end of September.  Why do I get the feeling they will never be back in stock ever again…🤦

[wayward_points]

I have had these irons since the beginning of the season with X100s. I was spinning them a ton. Decided to reshaft with X7s and got on a launch monitor. I was spinning the 7 iron almost 8500rpms. Decided to hit the zx7 with a stock x100 and was spinning it around 6800. Way better. Now I know the zx7 is 2 degrees stronger but that’s a huge spin difference when going after one. Has anyone noticed that these heads are higher spinning. I want to flip these for some Zx7s after that experience. Anyone see anything similar? As in these being higher spinning heads?  

[TheMoneyShot]

17 minutes ago, wayward_points said:

I have had these irons since the beginning of the season with X100s. I was spinning them a ton. Decided to reshaft with X7s and got on a launch monitor. I was spinning the 7 iron almost 8500rpms. Decided to hit the zx7 with a stock x100 and was spinning it around 6800. Way better. Now I know the zx7 is 2 degrees stronger but that’s a huge spin difference when going after one. Has anyone noticed that these heads are higher spinning. I want to flip these for some Zx7s after that experience. Anyone see anything similar? As in these being higher spinning heads?  

Have you tried strengthening the lofts on the TCBs to match the zx7s?

[radiman]

19 minutes ago, wayward_points said:

I have had these irons since the beginning of the season with X100s. I was spinning them a ton. Decided to reshaft with X7s and got on a launch monitor. I was spinning the 7 iron almost 8500rpms. Decided to hit the zx7 with a stock x100 and was spinning it around 6800. Way better. Now I know the zx7 is 2 degrees stronger but that’s a huge spin difference when going after one. Has anyone noticed that these heads are higher spinning. I want to flip these for some Zx7s after that experience. Anyone see anything similar? As in these being higher spinning heads?  

I didn't find them to be on the higher end of the spin spectrum.  I actually went with some PXG 0311T because they spun more consistently for me.  They seemed to be right in line if not a touch lower than other clubs in that segment for me. 

[RobS]

3 minutes ago, wayward_points said:

I have had these irons since the beginning of the season with X100s. I was spinning them a ton. Decided to reshaft with X7s and got on a launch monitor. I was spinning the 7 iron almost 8500rpms. Decided to hit the zx7 with a stock x100 and was spinning it around 6800. Way better. Now I know the zx7 is 2 degrees stronger but that’s a huge spin difference when going after one. Has anyone noticed that these heads are higher spinning. I want to flip these for some Zx7s after that experience. Anyone see anything similar? As in these being higher spinning heads?  

I don't think your experience is unusual.  Relative to other 'players' cb's, the ZX7 are on the low end and TCB's on the higher end of backspin.  Every generation of Srixon 7 series has been this way.  I hit 7 irons side by side, ZX7, TCB and T100, all bent to 34.  The ZX7's still spun around 10% less than the TCB and T100 at the same lofts.  The TCB, like the T100 is intended to be a higher spinning head.  The ZX7's are a little bit on an outlier for a 'tour inspired' (i.e. T100, TCB, TM MC) head with their relatively low spin rates.

[hwwong]

29 minutes ago, wayward_points said:

I have had these irons since the beginning of the season with X100s. I was spinning them a ton. Decided to reshaft with X7s and got on a launch monitor. I was spinning the 7 iron almost 8500rpms. Decided to hit the zx7 with a stock x100 and was spinning it around 6800. Way better. Now I know the zx7 is 2 degrees stronger but that’s a huge spin difference when going after one. Has anyone noticed that these heads are higher spinning. I want to flip these for some Zx7s after that experience. Anyone see anything similar? As in these being higher spinning heads?  

 

 

Agree with this - I had them with x100 and they were very high spin for me. Very quickly ballooned into any head wind.  I tried C Taper which helped a bit.  But that just made the already crisp feel seem more harsh and unpleasant.

[wayward_points]

Yea I’m really not sure what do to at this point. The biggest issue is that if I play in any wind…the ball dies immediately in the air. I think these may be heading over to BST soon because it’s not going to cut it. 

[JDCON]

3 hours ago, wayward_points said:

Yea I’m really not sure what do to at this point. The biggest issue is that if I play in any wind…the ball dies immediately in the air. I think these may be heading over to BST soon because it’s not going to cut it. 

Hey, I’d trade my Kyoei Handmade irons for TCBs.

[third-times-a-charm]

Would any if you recommend the TCB P and A wedges over using a 48 and 52 degree wedge as part of a 4-wedge set? (48-52-56-60)

 

Are the TCBs any more forgiving or etc over like the MD5 or Vokey actual wedges?

[benrd5420]

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

Would any if you recommend the TCB P and A wedges over using a 48 and 52 degree wedge as part of a 4-wedge set? (48-52-56-60)

 

Are the TCBs any more forgiving or etc over like the MD5 or Vokey actual wedges?

I think the set wedges are great as is, maybe would make the split at the A wedge depending on how you use it (outside of full swings).  But I would check your lofts, as I believe the TCB is 46 and 50* unless you have them bent otherwise.

[third-times-a-charm]

5 minutes ago, benrd5420 said:

I think the set wedges are great as is, maybe would make the split at the A wedge depending on how you use it (outside of full swings).  But I would check your lofts, as I believe the TCB is 46 and 50* unless you have them bent otherwise.

My AW is @ 51 and is a Jaws Forged. I was thinking of picking up the TCB A wedge but not sure if its worth it or not. Thats a 95% full swing only club for me. Same with the 46-ish PW.

[benrd5420]

I think in that case they are worth it.  You having gapping/forgiveness issues with the Jaws? Anything prompting the change?

[third-times-a-charm]

6 hours ago, benrd5420 said:

Anything prompting the change?

Just me being an idiot as usual. Nothing specific.

[callawayjay]

13 hours ago, third-times-a-charm said:

Just me being an idiot as usual. Nothing specific.

I’m able to pull off chips and knockdowns and full swings with the A wedge. It’s a gem and I would think you’d be ok with it. 

[B.Easy]

20 hours ago, third-times-a-charm said:

Would any if you recommend the TCB P and A wedges over using a 48 and 52 degree wedge as part of a 4-wedge set? (48-52-56-60)

 

Are the TCBs any more forgiving or etc over like the MD5 or Vokey actual wedges?

I've had the TCB's since they came out and originally didn't get the A wedge.  Because I really only use the A for full swings, I decided to try the TCB.  It is really good and very consistent.  I've always used a specialist gap wedge, but I think I might change that going forward.  Very consistent distances and especially on mishits.  Turf interaction on full swings, plus the slight increase in MOI is where they make up a little ground versus the specialist wedges for me.

[benrd5420]

16 hours ago, third-times-a-charm said:

Just me being an idiot as usual. Nothing specific.

If that is the case I am all in on trying the set A wedge.  As an idiot myself, I give you a full endorsement!