Callaway X Forged (2018) vs Callaway Apex 19
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Callaway X Forged (2018)triple-net forged · 1025 carbon steelCallaway Apex 19forged, multi-material · forged 1025 mild carbon steel body with a 360 Face Cup and tungsten weighting
Specification comparison
| Club | X Forged (2018) loft | Apex 19 loft | X Forged (2018) lie | Apex 19 lie | X Forged (2018) length | Apex 19 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 19 | — | 60 | — | 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 | 46 | 43 | 63.25 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | — | 48 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 |
| SW | — | 54 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The Apex 19 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° stronger than the X Forged (2018) 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 (2018) specs and Callaway Apex 19 specs.