Callaway Apex CB (2024) vs Callaway Apex Pro (2024)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Apex CB (2024) loft | Apex Pro (2024) loft | Apex CB (2024) lie | Apex Pro (2024) lie | Apex CB (2024) length | Apex Pro (2024) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20.5 | 19 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 23 | 22 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 33 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 37 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 45 | 63.25 | 63.25 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 50 | 50 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Apex CB (2024)
- Apex Pro (2024)
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Apex CB (2024) is 34° and the Apex Pro (2024) is 33°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Apex Pro (2024) should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Apex CB (2024). Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the Apex Pro (2024) averages 0.9° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (20.5° vs 19°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The Apex CB (2024) is a players iron and the Apex Pro (2024) a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Apex Pro (2024) 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 CB (2024) 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.
The Apex CB (2024) is listed as forged with tungsten weighting and the Apex Pro (2024) as forged hollow body with a cup face. The Apex Pro (2024)'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 CB (2024), 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 2023, 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 (2024) is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1.5° stronger than the Apex CB (2024) 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 CB (2024) specs and Callaway Apex Pro (2024) specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Apex CB (2024) stronger lofted than the Apex Pro (2024)?
No. The Apex Pro (2024) is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the Callaway Apex CB (2024), 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Apex CB (2024) and Apex Pro (2024)?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (34° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1.5° at the 3-iron, and 8 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Callaway Apex CB (2024) or the Apex Pro (2024)?
The Apex Pro (2024). 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 Callaway Apex CB (2024) is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Callaway Apex CB (2024) and Apex Pro (2024) have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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