Just for elite golfers? Callaway Apex ’24 Irons Review
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At a glance
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Pros
- Designed with input from the world's best players
- Among the best looking irons available
- Incredible feel
- Use the best material
- Allow you to create the ultimate combo set
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Cons
- More expensive than Apex '21
What we say...
Three years in the making, Callaway’s Apex Pro ’24 series irons are the result of extensive feedback from the world’s best players and the brand’s most advanced Tour irons yet
JUMP TO: Apex Pro | Apex MB | Apex CB | Apex UT
Callaway’s Apex irons introduced golfers to a forged players’ distance model for the first time back in 2014 and instantly became one of the best golf irons.
Those original models were game-changers, opening up a whole new market as Callaway cleverly pitched them as delivering extra ball speed and distance to golfers who sat right on the fence between better player and game improver irons. Golfers lapped them up, and they were so successful that Apex went down as one of the best Callaway irons ever as they took the players’ distance irons category by storm.
From 2014 to 2021, Callaway always released just two Apex models (standard and Pro), which they said were enough to cater for most forged iron buyers. But the market changed dramatically in 2020 when other brands started creating three, four or even five-model forged iron families, all of which could be mixed to create an individual’s perfect set.
Callaway’s 2021 Apex irons family saw them release five irons – Apex 21, Apex Pro 21, Apex MB, Apex DCB and Apex TCB – with models for everyone from the likes of Jon Rahm to a higher-handicap club golfer.
But the ’24 iteration includes four Apex irons – Pro, CB, MB, and UT – with the aim of bringing game-changing performance to Tour and elite players. Callaway say the new clubs are ‘held to the highest standard’ and the brand have worked closely with their Tour staff to create every aspect of the new clubs.
Pro offers distance and precision, with CB targeting shotmakers who want pure feel and workability. MB is for the best players who want a high level of performance in a modern Tour blade, and UT is a powerful, versatile model for those seeking precision.
Pros
- Designed with input from the world's best players
- Among the best looking irons available
- Incredible feel
- Use the best material
- Allow you to create the ultimate combo set
Cons
- More expensive than Apex '21
All Pro Series irons feature the same MIM back weight to give fitters more control to dial in swing weight and mix and match the family to create your perfect set.
All four models are available for pre-order from August 18 and at retail from September 8, and cost from £217 ($215) per club, making them more expensive than their predecessors.
Let’s take a closer look at each of the irons, the tech, and how they differ.
Callaway Apex Pro ’24 irons
RRP: £217 / $215 per club
Availability: 3-AW
Stock shaft: Steel – True Temper Dynamic Gold Mid 115g (Reg, Stiff, X-Stiff); Graphite (custom-fit only) – Mitsubishi MMT 80g (Reg, Stiff) / 90g (X-Stiff)
Stock grip: Golf Pride Z Grip Firm (50g steel, 46g graphite)
7-iron loft: 33º
Swingweight: D2
Left-handed?: Yes
Callaway say the new hollow-bodied Apex Pro is designed for exceptional distance with Tour-level precision in a total-performance players iron.
They have used an innovative new multi-material forged construction and paired it with their patented urethane microspheres to deliver superb feel.
A progressive face design promotes powerful long irons and more precise short irons, and a Dynamic Sole Design promotes improved turf interaction and better contact.
Video: How does the Callaway Apex 24 Pro compare to other leading 2024 Players’ Irons?
Callaway Apex Pro ’24 irons: Features, tech, benefits
Advanced Forged Performance
For the first me ever in an Apex iron, a hollow body construction pairs a forged face with a forged 1025 carbon steel body to deliver a premium, ultra-so feel. Callaway’s patented urethane microspheres also work to dampen sound and improve feel while still allowing the face to flex for high ball speeds across the face.
New Progressive Face Design for Incredible Distance with Added Control
The Apex Pro ’24 irons feature a progressive face design to give players powerful long irons and more precise short irons. The long irons are designed with a powerful Forged 455 face cup to enhance distance and forgiveness. The short irons feature an ultra-consistent forged 1025 face plate engineered to give you control with your scoring clubs.
Dynamic Sole Design for Enhanced Turf Interaction
The new Apex Pro ’24 irons feature a Dynamic Sole Design with a pre-worn leading edge to cut through the turf more efficiently and trailing edge relief to ensure a clean exit. The result is an iron sole that maintains speed through the turf and promotes consistent contact on all shots.
Endless Combo Set Possibilities
From loft packages to sole geometries and shapes, the Apex Pro irons can be combined in any fashion with the other Pro Series models to meet a player’s specific needs.
Callaway Apex Pro ’24 Iron: Specs
| Loft | Lie | Offset | Length |
| 3i – 19º | 60º | 3.4mm | 39″ |
| 4i – 22º | 60.5º | 3.2mm | 38.5″ |
| 5i – 25º | 61º | 3.0mm | 38″ |
| 6i – 29º | 61.5º | 2.7mm | 37.5″ |
| 7i – 33º | 62º | 2.5mm | 37″ |
| 8i – 37º | 62.5º | 2.2mm | 36.5″ |
| 9i – 41º | 63º | 1.9mm | 36″ |
| PW – 45º | 63.25º | 1.7mm | 35.75″ |
| AW – 50º | 63.5º | 1.3mm | 35.5″ |
Verdict: Callaway Apex Pro 24 iron
Callaway repositioned the Apex franchise in 2023 to target elite golfers rather than trying to pitch the same name blanketly across the board to everyone. Consequently the Apex 24 Pro has become a modern hollow body players’ iron that has the TaylorMade P770 and PXG 0317 T firmly in its sight.
Expect a beautiful head shape, cracking satin finish as well as a very pleasing impact sound and feel, even though the Pro didn’t quite nudge its way into the higher echelons of our top-performing players’ irons this year. My thinking comes down to a significantly lower ball flight and shallower descent angle than the major competition and our test averages. Typically fast-face, hollow-body irons launch higher and spin less so unless you specifically want to target lower ball flight I feel there are slightly better tech-focused players’ irons like the TaylorMade P770 out there.
If lowering ball flight is your desire you’ll be pleased to hear the model produced an above-average ball speed, bang-on-average carry distance, and a smaller carry distance drop-off and shot area than the majority of the 2024 players’ irons we hit. Bingo!
Data comparison: How does the Callaway Apex Pro 24 compare to leading competitor players’ irons?
| Iron | 7-Iron Loft | Ball Speed | Launch Angle | Backspin | Height | Descent Angle | Carry Distance | Carry Distance Drop Off | Shot Area |
| PXG 0317 T | 32° | 125 MPH (1) | 15.6° | 5343 RPM | 32 YDS | 45.1° | 182 YDS (1) | 6 YDS | 118.2 SQ YDS |
| PXG 0317 CB | 33° | 122.8 MPH | 16.6° | 5568 RPM | 32 YDS | 45.7° | 179 YDS (T2) | 7 YDS | 142.1 SQ YDS |
| Vega VDC | 31° | 124.4 MPH (2) | 14.8° | 5703 RPM | 30 YDS | 44.4° | 179 YDS (T2) | 8 YDS | 236.8 SQ YDS |
| Srixon ZX7 MK II | 32° | 122.9 MPH (3) | 16.7° | 5757 RPM | 32 YDS | 46.1° | 178 YDS | 7 YDS | 57.4 SQ YDS |
| Sub 70 659 CB | 32° | 122.8 MPH | 15.3° | 5683 RPM | 30 YDS | 44.2° | 178 YDS | 8 YDS | 70.4 SQ YDS |
| More MOD 1 | 32° | 121.5 MPH | 15.9° | 5370 RPM | 30 YDS | 44.1° | 178 YDS | 2 YDS (1) | 48.4 SQ YDS (2) |
| Ping Blueprint S | 33° | 121.3 MPH | 16.7° | 5498 RPM | 31 YDS | 45.1° | 177 YDS | 9 YDS | 188.1 SQ YDS |
| Titleist T150 | 32° | 122.6 MPH | 17.5° | 5686 RPM | 34 YDS | 46.8° | 177 YDS | 4 YDS (2) | 53.6 SQ YDS (3) |
| Takomo 201 | 32° | 122.6 MPH | 15.7° | 6070 RPM | 31 YDS | 45° | 176 YDS | 9 YDS | 119.7 SQ YDS |
| Cobra King Tour | 32° | 120.9 MPH | 15.4° | 5534 RPM | 29 YDS | 43.1° | 176 YDS | 9 YDS | 253.8 SQ YDS |
| TaylorMade P770 | 33° | 122.3 MPH | 17.8° | 6143 RPM | 34 YDS | 47.5° | 175 YDS | 9 YDS | 200.7 SQ YDS |
| Mizuno JPX923 Tour | 34° | 121 MPH | 16.2° | 5704 RPM | 30 YDS | 44.6° | 175 YDS | 9 YDS | 171 SQ YDS |
| Vega VSC | 31° | 121.7 MPH | 15.2° | 5943 RPM | 29 YDS | 43.8° | 175 YDS | 14 YDS | 387.8 SQ YDS |
| Callaway Apex 24 Pro | 33° | 122.4 MPH | 16.2° | 6026 RPM | 27 YDS | 43.3° | 174 YDS | 7 YDS | 128.1 SQ YDS |
| Callaway Apex TCB | 34° | 121.9 MPH | 16.6° | 5189 RPM | 32 YDS | 46.1° | 174 YDS | 5 YDS (3) | 46 SQ YDS (1) |
| Mizuno Pro 243 | 32° | 122.2 MPH | 16.6° | 6035 RPM | 32 YDS | 46.3° | 174 YDS | 18 YDS | 387 SQ YDS |
| Ping i230 | 33° | 121.3 MPH | 16.4° | 5821 RPM | 31 YDS | 45.7° | 173 YDS | 19 YDS | 248.9 SQ YDS |
| Sub 70 639 CB | 32° | 122.3 MPH | 15.4° | 6584 RPM | 30 YDS | 45.4° | 173 YDS | 13 YDS | 266.5 SQ YDS |
| Callaway Apex 24 CB | 34° | 120.6 MPH | 16.7° | 6235 RPM | 31 YDS | 46.2° | 170 YDS | 9 YDS | 151.2 SQ YDS |
| Takomo 301 CB | 34° | 120 MPH | 17.3° | 6410 RPM | 32 YDS | 46.4° | 170 YDS | 7 YDS | 152.6 SQ YDS |
| TaylorMade P7MC | 34° | 119.5 MPH | 18° | 6226 RPM | 33 YDS | 47.2° | 169 YDS | 11 YDS | 135.3 SQ YDS |
| Wilson Staff Model CB | 34° | 118.6 MPH | 16.3° | 6221 RPM | 29 YDS | 44.8° | 169 YDS | 6 YDS | 76.8 SQ YDS |
| Titleist T100 | 34° | 118.1 MPH | 17.3° | 5677 RPM | 31 YDS | 45.4° | 169 YDS | 8 YDS | 107.2 SQ YDS |
| Ben Hogan PTX Tour | 33.5° | 117.9 MPH | 16° | 5767 RPM | 28 YDS | 43.5° | 169 YDS | 11 YDS | 335.5 SQ YDS |
| Titleist 620 CB | 34° | 117.9 MPH | 17.9° | 6127 RPM | 32 YDS | 46.5° | 167 YDS | 13 YDS | 274.3 SQ YDS |
| Average | 121.4 MPH | 16.4° | 5853 RPM | 30.9 YDS | 45.3° | 174.2 YDS | 9.1 YDS | 174.3 SQ YDS |
Callaway Apex CB 2024 irons
RRP: £217 / $215 per club
Availability: 3-AW (Custom-fit only)
7-iron loft: 34º
Left-handed?: No
Inspired by the Apex TCB, the Apex CB iron is a Tour-cavity back that has been designed for discerning pros and elite ball strikers using an all-new forged construction for a pure feel, precise shot-making, and workability.
Callaway say it is the ultimate tour iron. They’ve worked closely with their Tour players to completely revolutionize the new Apex Pro series to enhance performance for them and you.
It combines a classic tour shape with modern design features. It also features a thinner topline and longer blade lengths than its predecessor that seamlessly blend with the other Pro Series models. All Pro Series irons feature the same MIM back weight to give fitters more control to dial in swing weight.
Video: How does the Callaway Apex 24 CB compare to other leading 2024 Players’ Irons?
Callaway Apex CB 2024 irons: Features, tech, benefits
Pure Forged Performance
The Apex CB ’24 irons are forged in a 5-step process from 1025 carbon steel, creating the buttery-so feel discerning players crave. The body and face are forged as one piece while MIM weights placed strategically in the toe create a perfectly balanced design for enhanced workability and control.
Progressive CG Design for Added Control A progressive CG throughout the set improves trajectory control. The long irons feature a lower CG that promotes towering shots that land so into greens while the short irons utilize a higher CG for a lower trajectory to promote more spin for added control.
Dynamic Sole Design for Enhanced Turf Interaction
The new Apex CB ’24 irons feature a Dynamic Sole Design with a pre-worn leading edge to cut through the turf more efficiently and trailing edge relief to ensure a clean exit. The result is an iron sole that maintains speed through the turf and promotes consistent contact on all shots.
Endless Combo Set Possibilities
The Apex CB ’24 iron combines a classic tour shape with modern design features to create a stunning new look. The Apex CB ‘24 also features a thinner topline and longer blade lengths than its predecessor.
Callaway Apex CB ’24 Iron: Specs
| Loft | Lie | Offset | Length |
| 3i – 20.5º | 60º | 3.3mm | 39″ |
| 4i – 23º | 60.5º | 3.1mm | 38.5″ |
| 5i – 26º | 61º | 2.8mm | 38″ |
| 6i – 30º | 61.5º | 2.5mm | 37.5″ |
| 7i – 34º | 62º | 2.3mm | 37″ |
| 8i – 38º | 62.5º | 2.1mm | 36.5″ |
| 9i – 42º | 63º | 1.9mm | 36″ |
| 10i – 46º | 63.25º | 1.6mm | 35.75″ |
| 11i – 50º | 63.5º | 1.4mm | 35.5″ |
Callaway Apex MB Irons
RRP: £217 / $215 per club
Availability: 3-AW (Custom fit only)
7-iron loft: 34º
Left-handed?: No
Developed for the absolute best in the game who are looking for a high level of performance in a modern Tour blade. With our Dynamic Sole Design, it provides more efficient turf interaction, enhanced workability, and the classic feel that elite players expect.
Callaway Apex MB Irons: Features, tech, benefits
Pure Forged Performance
The Apex MB ’24 body and face are forged as one piece in a proprietary forging process from 1025 carbon steel, creating the purest feeling iron imaginable.
Progressive CG Design for Added Control
A progressive CG throughout the set improves trajectory control. The long irons feature a lower CG that promotes towering shots that land so into greens while the short irons utilize a higher CG for a lower trajectory with more spin for added control.
Dynamic Sole Design for Enhanced Turf Interaction
The new Apex MB ’24 irons feature a dual chamfer (a transitional edge between two faces of an object) on the leading edge to cut through the turf more efficiently. A trailing edge chamfer provides relief from the turf after contact for an enhanced feel. This Dynamic Sole Design maintains speed through the turf and promotes consistent contact on all shots.
Endless Combo Set Possibilities
The Apex MB ’24 iron is a pure blade in a modern design. A thinner topline and longer blade lengths seamlessly blend with the other Apex Pro Series irons.
Callaway Apex MB ’24 Iron: Specs
| Loft | Lie | Offset | Length |
| 3i – 20.5º | 60º | 2.2mm | 39″ |
| 4i – 23º | 60.5º | 2.1mm | 38.50″ |
| 5i – 26º | 61º | 1.9mm | 38″ |
| 6i – 30º | 61.5º | 1.7mm | 37.50″ |
| 7i – 34º | 62º | 1.5mm | 37″ |
| 8i – 38º | 62.5º | 1.3mm | 36.50″ |
| 9i – 42º | 63º | 1.1mm | 36″ |
| 10i – 46º | 63.25º | 0.8mm | 35.75″ |
| 11i – 50º | 63.5º | 0.6mm | 35.50″ |
Callaway Apex UT Irons
RRP: £259/ $273 per club
Availability: 2-4
Stock shaft: Steel – True Temper Dynamic Gold Mid 115g (Reg, Stiff, X-Stiff); Graphite (custom-fit only) – Mitsubishi MMT 80g (Reg, Stiff) / 90g (X-Stiff)
Stock grip: Golf Pride Z Grip Firm (50g steel, 46g graphite)
Swingweight: D3 (Steel); D1 (Graphite)
Left-handed?: No
Designed to provide better players a powerful, yet versatile option off the tee when precision is paramount. The 455 forged face cup is engineered to provide exceptional distance while a revolutionary multi-material forged construction paired with our patented urethane microspheres delivers unmatched feel.
Callaway Apex UT: Features, tech, benefits
Advanced Forged Performance and Powerful Precision
The Forged 455 face cup provides exceptional distance, making the Apex UT’24 iron an incredibly powerful and workable option off the tee.
Dynamic Sole Design for Enhanced Turf Interaction
The new Apex UT ’24 irons feature a Dynamic Sole Design with a pre-worn leading edge to cut through the turf more efficiently and trailing edge relief to ensure a clean exit. The result is an iron sole that maintains speed through the turf and promotes consistent contact on all shots. The new Apex Ulity iron is a more compact shape than its predecessor with a slightly shallower face to promote a higher launch.
Endless Combo Set Possibilities
The Apex UT ‘24 irons are the perfect complement to the other Pro Series models. Whether you’re looking for a driving iron or a long iron replacement, the Apex UT’ 24 irons work perfectly.
Callaway Apex UT ’24 Iron: Specs
| Loft | Lie | Offset | Steel Length | Graphite Length |
| 2i – 18.0º | 60º | 2.3mm | 39.5″ | 39.5″ |
| 3i – 20.0º | 60.5º | 2.2mm | 39″ | 39″ |
| 4i – 23.0º | 61º | 2.0mm | 38″ | 38.5″ |
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Product Information
Callaway Apex 2023 Irons
Callaway Apex Pro
RRP: £217 / $215 per club
Availability: 3-AW
Stock shaft: Steel – True Temper Dynamic Gold Mid 115g (Reg, Stiff, X-Stiff); Graphite (custom-fit only) – Mitsubishi MMT 80g (Reg, Stiff) / 90g (X-Stiff)
Stock grip: Golf Pride Z Grip Firm (50g steel, 46g graphite)
7-iron loft: 33º
Callaway Apex CB
RRP: £217 / $215 per club
Availability: 3-AW
Stock shafts: Custom fit only
Stock grip: Custom fit only
7-iron loft: 34º
Callaway Apex MB
RRP: £217 / $215 per club
Availability: 3-AW
Stock shafts: Custom fit only
Stock grip: Custom fit only
7-iron loft: 34º
Callaway Apex UT
RRP: £259/ $273 per club
Availability: 2-4
Stock shaft: Steel – True Temper Dynamic Gold Mid 115g (Reg, Stiff, X-Stiff); Graphite (custom-fit only) – Mitsubishi MMT 80g (Reg, Stiff) / 90g (X-Stiff)
Stock grip: Golf Pride Z Grip Firm (50g steel, 46g graphite)
