Callaway Apex Pro 21 vs Callaway Rogue ST Pro
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Apex Pro 21 loft | Rogue ST Pro loft | Apex Pro 21 lie | Rogue ST Pro lie | Apex Pro 21 length | Rogue ST Pro length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20.5 | 19 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 23 | 21 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 23.5 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 29 | 26.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 30.5 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 34.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 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 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Apex Pro 21
- Rogue ST Pro
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Apex Pro 21 is 33° and the Rogue ST Pro is 30.5°, a 2.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Rogue ST Pro should carry roughly 8 to 10 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Apex Pro 21. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the Rogue ST Pro averages 2.2° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (26° vs 23.5°). 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.
The Apex Pro 21 is a players iron and the Rogue ST Pro a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Rogue ST Pro 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 Pro 21 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 Pro 21 is listed as forged body with a hollow long-iron construction and urethane microspheres and the Rogue ST Pro as hollow body with a cup face and tungsten weighting. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The Rogue ST Pro came out 1 year after the Apex Pro 21, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The Rogue ST Pro is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2.5° stronger than the Apex Pro 21 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 21 specs and Callaway Rogue ST Pro specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Apex Pro 21 stronger lofted than the Rogue ST Pro?
No. The Rogue ST Pro is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30.5° against 33° for the Callaway Apex Pro 21, 2.5° stronger and worth roughly 8 to 10 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Apex Pro 21 and Rogue ST Pro?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2.5° (33° vs 30.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2.5° at the 5-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Callaway Apex Pro 21 or the Rogue ST Pro?
The Rogue ST Pro. 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 Pro 21 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Callaway Apex Pro 21 and Rogue ST Pro have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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