Callaway Apex CF16 vs Callaway Apex 19
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Apex CF16 loft | Apex 19 loft | Apex CF16 lie | Apex 19 lie | Apex CF16 length | Apex 19 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 19 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 21.5 | 21 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 24 | 23.5 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 27 | 26.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 31 | 30.5 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 34.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 38.5 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 43 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 50 | 48 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 54 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Apex CF16
- Apex 19
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Apex CF16 is 31° and the Apex 19 is 30.5°, a 0.5° 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 about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Apex CF16. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the Apex 19 averages 0.9° stronger, with the largest gap at the PW (45° vs 43°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
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 CF16 is listed as forged and the Apex 19 as forged, multi-material. The Apex 19 adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The Apex 19 arrived 3 years after the Apex CF16, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 31° to 30.5°.
Which should you choose?
The Apex 19 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the Apex CF16 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 CF16 specs and Callaway Apex 19 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Apex CF16 stronger lofted than the Apex 19?
No. The Apex 19 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30.5° against 31° for the Callaway Apex CF16, 0.5° stronger and worth about 2 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Apex CF16 and Apex 19?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (31° vs 30.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the PW, and 9 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Are the Callaway Apex CF16 and Apex 19 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 CF16 and Apex 19 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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