Callaway Apex 21 vs Callaway Apex DCB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Callaway Apex 21forged, multi-material · fully forged 1025 mild carbon steel body with an A.I.-designed Flash Face Cup and a tungsten energy coreCallaway Apex DCBforged, multi-material · forged 1025 mild carbon steel body with an A.I.-designed Flash Face Cup and tungsten in the long and mid irons
Specification comparison
| Club | Apex 21 loft | Apex DCB loft | Apex 21 lie | Apex DCB lie | Apex 21 length | Apex DCB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | — | 60 | — | 39 | — |
| 4 | 21 | 20 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 23.5 | 23 | 61 | 61.25 | 38 | 38.125 |
| 6 | 26.5 | 26 | 61.5 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 30 | 62 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34.5 | 34 | 62.5 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 38.5 | 38 | 63 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 43 | 43 | 63.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 48 | 48 | 63.5 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The Apex DCB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Apex 21 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 21 specs and Callaway Apex DCB specs.