Callaway X Forged (2013) vs Callaway Apex Pro (2014)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | X Forged (2013) loft | Apex Pro (2014) loft | X Forged (2013) lie | Apex Pro (2014) lie | X Forged (2013) length | Apex Pro (2014) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 18 | — | 59.5 | — | 39.5 |
| 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 | 41.5 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| AW | — | 51 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- X Forged (2013)
- Apex Pro (2014)
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the X Forged (2013) is 34° and the Apex Pro (2014) 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 (2014) should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the X Forged (2013). Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Apex Pro (2014) averages 0.8° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (24° vs 23°).
The sets are built differently: the X Forged (2013) runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the Apex Pro (2014) 2-iron to AW (10 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.
The X Forged (2013) is listed as triple-net forged and the Apex Pro (2014) as forged. The Apex Pro (2014) adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The Apex Pro (2014) arrived 1 year after the X Forged (2013), 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 (2014) is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the X Forged (2013) 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 X Forged (2013) specs and Callaway Apex Pro (2014) specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Callaway X Forged (2013) stronger lofted than the Apex Pro (2014)?
No. The Apex Pro (2014) is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the Callaway X Forged (2013), 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Callaway X Forged (2013) and Apex Pro (2014)?
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 7 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Callaway X Forged (2013) and Apex Pro (2014) 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 X Forged (2013) 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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