Callaway Apex DCB vs Callaway Apex Ai300
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Apex DCB loft | Apex Ai300 loft | Apex DCB lie | Apex Ai300 lie | Apex DCB length | Apex Ai300 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 20 | 20 | 60.5 | 60.375 | 38.75 | 39.125 |
| 5 | 23 | 22 | 61.25 | 61 | 38.125 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 26 | 25 | 62 | 61.625 | 37.5 | 37.875 |
| 7 | 30 | 29 | 62.5 | 62.25 | 37 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 34 | 33 | 63 | 62.875 | 36.5 | 36.625 |
| 9 | 38 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 43 | 42 | 64 | 63.75 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 48 | 47 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Apex DCB
- Apex Ai300
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Apex DCB is 30° and the Apex Ai300 is 29°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Apex Ai300 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Apex DCB. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Apex Ai300 averages 0.9° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (23° vs 22°). The pitching wedges are 43° and 42°; the stronger one leaves a 8° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Apex Ai300 7-iron sits 0.2° flatter (62.5° vs 62.25°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the Apex Ai300 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37" vs 37.25").
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. 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 DCB is listed as forged, multi-material and the Apex Ai300 as forged cavity back with a forged face cup. The Apex DCB adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The Apex Ai300 arrived 3 years after the Apex DCB, 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 30° to 29°.
Which should you choose?
The Apex Ai300 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Apex DCB 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 DCB specs and Callaway Apex Ai300 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Apex DCB stronger lofted than the Apex Ai300?
No. The Apex Ai300 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 29° against 30° for the Callaway Apex DCB, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Apex DCB and Apex Ai300?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (30° vs 29°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 5-iron, and 7 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Callaway Apex DCB and Apex Ai300 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Callaway Apex DCB and Apex Ai300 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Callaway Apex DCB is 62.5° lie and 37 inches, the Apex Ai300 62.25° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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