Callaway Apex vs Callaway Apex Pro (2014)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Apex loft | Apex Pro (2014) loft | Apex lie | Apex Pro (2014) lie | Apex length | Apex Pro (2014) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 18 | — | 59.5 | — | 39.5 |
| 3 | 19 | 20.5 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 21.5 | 23 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 24 | 26 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 27 | 29 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 31 | 33 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 37 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 41.5 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 46 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 50 | 51 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Apex
- Apex Pro (2014)
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Apex is 31° and the Apex Pro (2014) is 33°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Apex should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Apex Pro (2014). Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the Apex Pro (2014) averages 1.6° weaker, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (24° vs 26°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the Apex runs 3-iron to SW (10 clubs), the Apex Pro (2014) 2-iron to AW (10 clubs).
The Apex is a players distance iron and the Apex Pro (2014) a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Apex 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 (2014) 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 is listed as cast/forged hybrid and the Apex Pro (2014) as forged. Forging, as in the Apex Pro (2014), is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the Apex, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons. The Apex Pro (2014) adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
Both sets were introduced in 2014, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Callaway designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The Apex Pro (2014) is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the Apex. 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 specs and Callaway Apex Pro (2014) specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway Apex stronger lofted than the Apex Pro (2014)?
Yes. The Callaway Apex 7-iron is 31° against 33° for the Apex Pro (2014), 2° stronger, which is worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway Apex and Apex Pro (2014)?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (31° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 5-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Callaway Apex or the Apex Pro (2014)?
The Callaway Apex. 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 Apex Pro (2014) is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Callaway Apex and Apex Pro (2014) have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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