Callaway Apex 19 vs Callaway Epic Forged
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Apex 19 loft | Epic Forged loft | Apex 19 lie | Epic Forged lie | Apex 19 length | Epic Forged length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | — | 60 | — | 39 | — |
| 4 | 21 | 18 | 60.5 | 59.5 | 38.5 | 39.5 |
| 5 | 23.5 | 21 | 61 | 60 | 38 | 38.875 |
| 6 | 26.5 | 24 | 61.5 | 60.5 | 37.5 | 38.25 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 27 | 62 | 61 | 37 | 37.625 |
| 8 | 34.5 | 31.5 | 62.5 | 61.5 | 36.5 | 37 |
| 9 | 38.5 | 36 | 63 | 62 | 36 | 36.5 |
| PW | 43 | 41 | 63.5 | 62.5 | 35.75 | 36 |
| GW | — | 46 | — | 63 | — | 35.75 |
| AW | 48 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 | — |
| SW | 54 | 51 | 63.5 | 63 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
| LW | — | 56 | — | 63 | — | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Apex 19
- Epic Forged
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Apex 19 is 30.5° and the Epic Forged is 27°, a 3.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Epic Forged should carry roughly 10 to 14 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Apex 19. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Epic Forged averages 2.8° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (30.5° vs 27°). The pitching wedges are 43° and 41°; the stronger one leaves a 9° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Epic Forged 7-iron sits 1° flatter (62° vs 61°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the Epic Forged 7-iron is 0.62 inches longer (37" vs 37.625").
The sets are built differently: the Apex 19 runs 3-iron to SW (10 clubs), the Epic Forged 4-iron to LW (10 clubs).
Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Forged or multi-material heads that keep a compact look while adding face technology and stronger lofts for distance. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The Apex 19 is listed as forged, multi-material and the Epic Forged as forged hollow body with a cup face. The Epic Forged's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the Apex 19, at some cost in feel. 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 Epic Forged is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3.5° stronger than the Apex 19 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Callaway Apex 19 specs and Callaway Epic Forged specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Apex 19 stronger lofted than the Epic Forged?
No. The Epic Forged is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 27° against 30.5° for the Callaway Apex 19, 3.5° stronger and worth roughly 10 to 14 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Apex 19 and Epic Forged?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3.5° (30.5° vs 27°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3.5° at the 7-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Callaway Apex 19 and Epic Forged aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Callaway Apex 19 and Epic Forged have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Callaway Apex 19 is 62° lie and 37 inches, the Epic Forged 61° and 37.625 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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