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The Callaway Apex is a players distance iron released in 2019, designed for mid-handicappers (typically 8-18 HCP) who want the look and feel of a players' iron with added distance from a hollow or partially hollow construction. These irons bridge the gap between workability and forgiveness. The 2019 model's 7-iron is lofted at 30.5°, sitting in the moderate range that balances distance and gapping.
In short
The Callaway Apex (2019) is a players-distance iron that blends ball speed with a clean shape. The set runs 3-iron to PW with a 30.5° 7-iron. Released in 2019. It carries a $999 MSRP.
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Last-gen value buy
The newer Apex (2024) is already out, so the Apex now sells at closeout pricing. If you do not need the very latest tech, this is the smart-money pick.
Based on release timing and this line's typical refresh cycle, not a live price quote.
Modeled from the $999 original MSRP and a 7-year-old release (about 18% of MSRP retained used).
Used market value
$155 - $200
Private sale, fair to like-new
Trade-in value
$95 - $140
What a shop typically pays
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The Apex is the 2nd of 4 generations Callaway has released in this line, from the Apex (2016) to the Apex (2024). It followed the Apex (2016) and came in held the same price. The Apex (2021) replaced it.
| Club | Loft |
|---|---|
| 3i | 19° |
| 4i | 21° |
| 5i | 24° |
| 6i | 27° |
| 7i | 30.5° |
| 8i | 34.5° |
| 9i | 39° |
| PW | 44° |
Data covers 3i to PW (8 clubs). If Callaway sells additional clubs for this set (for example a gap wedge), they are not in our data yet.
Stock steel shaft. Lofts are approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerances.
Typical carry by swing speed, adjusted for this set's actual lofts. Your numbers will vary with strike, shaft, and conditions.
| Club | Loft | Moderate swing~138y 7-iron | Average swing~153y 7-iron | Faster swing~167y 7-iron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-iron | 19° | 172 y | 191 y | 210 y |
| 4-iron | 21° | 164 y | 182 y | 199 y |
| 5-iron | 24° | 156 y | 174 y | 190 y |
| 6-iron | 27° | 148 y | 164 y | 179 y |
| 7-iron | 30.5° | 138 y | 153 y | 167 y |
| 8-iron | 34.5° | 129 y | 143 y | 156 y |
| 9-iron | 39° | 118 y | 131 y | 143 y |
| PW | 44° | 109 y | 121 y | 132 y |
Carry distances are modeled from TrackMan-based norms scaled to each club's loft, not measured for this exact model.
The Callaway Apex features a hollow or semi-hollow construction that allows for a thinner, faster face and lower CG while preserving a players' address profile. Technology from the game-improvement category meets the aesthetic of players' irons. At impact it delivers energetic and direct, with a firmer feel typical of hollow-body constructions, often dampened with internal foam or polymer.
The Callaway Apex's 7-iron is lofted at 30.5° - near-traditional - close to the classic 32-34° benchmark. For a golfer with an 85-95 mph swing speed, this projects to a 7-iron carry of approximately 148-158 yards. The 5-iron (24°) to 7-iron gap of 6.5° is well-gapped, which may create overlapping distance windows with similarly lofted fairway woods or hybrids. The pitching wedge at 44° provides a conventional loft window that pairs cleanly with a 50-52° gap wedge.
The Callaway Apex (2019) 7-iron has a loft of 30.5°. This sits in a moderate range that provides a good balance of distance and traditional gapping.
The Callaway Apex is a players distance iron, designed for mid-handicappers (typically 8-18 HCP). Handicaps roughly in the 8 to 18 range benefit most from this design.
The Callaway Apex pitching wedge is 44°. A 50° gap wedge and 54° sand wedge would create clean separation. If you play a 60° lob wedge, a 46° and 52° pairing also works.
The Callaway Apex is designed to feel energetic and direct, with a firmer feel typical of hollow-body constructions, often dampened with internal foam or polymer. If you are transitioning from a blade or players cavity, expect a slightly more muted, springy sensation.
The Callaway Apex (2019) represents an earlier generation of this model. Newer versions have since replaced them - use our iron finder to compare this set against the latest releases.
Playable, with a caveat. The Callaway Apex is a players distance design. Its category typically suits 8 to 18 handicaps. A 20-plus handicap will get more help from a game improvement model.
Other players distance iron models from different brands, closest to its model year.
Use as your baseline in the recommendation tool, or compare side-by-side with another set.