Callaway Apex 19 vs Callaway Apex Pro 19
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Apex 19 loft | Apex Pro 19 loft | Apex 19 lie | Apex Pro 19 lie | Apex 19 length | Apex Pro 19 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 20.5 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 21 | 23 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 23.5 | 26 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 26.5 | 29 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 33 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34.5 | 37 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 38.5 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 43 | 45 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 48 | 50 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Apex 19
- Apex Pro 19
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Apex 19 is 30.5° and the Apex Pro 19 is 33°, a 2.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Apex 19 should carry roughly 8 to 10 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Apex Pro 19. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the Apex Pro 19 averages 2.2° weaker, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (23.5° vs 26°). The pitching wedges are 43° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the Apex 19 runs 3-iron to SW (10 clubs), the Apex Pro 19 3-iron to AW (9 clubs).
The Apex 19 is a players distance iron and the Apex Pro 19 a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Apex 19 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Apex Pro 19 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Both heads are listed as forged, multi-material. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
Both sets were introduced in 2019, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Callaway designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The Apex Pro 19 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2.5° weaker than the Apex 19. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Callaway Apex 19 specs and Callaway Apex Pro 19 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Apex 19 stronger lofted than the Apex Pro 19?
Yes. The Callaway Apex 19 7-iron is 30.5° against 33° for the Apex Pro 19, 2.5° stronger, which is worth roughly 8 to 10 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Apex 19 and Apex Pro 19?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2.5° (30.5° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2.5° at the 5-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Callaway Apex 19 or the Apex Pro 19?
The Callaway Apex 19. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Apex Pro 19 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Callaway Apex 19 and Apex Pro 19 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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