Callaway Apex Pro 16 vs Callaway Apex Pro 19
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Apex Pro 16 loft | Apex Pro 19 loft | Apex Pro 16 lie | Apex Pro 19 lie | Apex Pro 16 length | Apex Pro 19 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 20.5 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 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 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 51 | 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 Pro 16
- Apex Pro 19
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Apex Pro 16 is 34° and the Apex Pro 19 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 19 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Apex Pro 16. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the Apex Pro 19 averages 0.9° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (24° vs 23°). 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.
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. 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 Pro 16 is listed as forged and the Apex Pro 19 as forged, multi-material. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The Apex Pro 19 arrived 3 years after the Apex Pro 16, 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 34° to 33°.
Which should you choose?
The Apex Pro 19 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Apex Pro 16 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 Pro 16 specs and Callaway Apex Pro 19 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Apex Pro 16 stronger lofted than the Apex Pro 19?
No. The Apex Pro 19 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the Callaway Apex Pro 16, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Apex Pro 16 and Apex Pro 19?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (34° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Callaway Apex Pro 16 and Apex Pro 19 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Callaway Apex Pro 16 and Apex Pro 19 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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