Callaway Apex Pro (2014) vs Callaway Apex Pro 16
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Apex Pro (2014) loft | Apex Pro 16 loft | Apex Pro (2014) lie | Apex Pro 16 lie | Apex Pro (2014) length | Apex Pro 16 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | — | 59.5 | — | 39.5 | — |
| 3 | 20.5 | 21 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 23 | 24 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 27 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 29 | 30 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 34 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 38 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41.5 | 42 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 51 | 51 | 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 (2014)
- Apex Pro 16
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Apex Pro (2014) is 33° and the Apex Pro 16 is 34°, 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 (2014) 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 16 averages 0.7° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (23° vs 24°).
The sets are built differently: the Apex Pro (2014) runs 2-iron to AW (10 clubs), the Apex Pro 16 3-iron to AW (9 clubs).
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.
Both heads are listed as forged. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The Apex Pro 16 arrived 2 years after the Apex Pro (2014), 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 33° to 34°.
Which should you choose?
The Apex Pro 16 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the Apex Pro (2014). That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Callaway Apex Pro (2014) specs and Callaway Apex Pro 16 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Apex Pro (2014) stronger lofted than the Apex Pro 16?
Yes. The Callaway Apex Pro (2014) 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the Apex Pro 16, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Apex Pro (2014) and Apex Pro 16?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (33° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 7 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Callaway Apex Pro (2014) and Apex Pro 16 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 (2014) and Apex Pro 16 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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