Callaway X Forged (2018) vs Callaway Apex MB 21
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Callaway X Forged (2018)triple-net forged · 1025 carbon steelCallaway Apex MB 21forged muscle back · forged 1025 carbon steel with a tungsten swing-weight screw
Specification comparison
| Club | X Forged (2018) loft | Apex MB 21 loft | X Forged (2018) lie | Apex MB 21 lie | X Forged (2018) length | Apex MB 21 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 20.5 | — | 60 | — | 39 |
| 4 | 23 | 23 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 42 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 63.25 | 63.3 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | — | 50 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The Apex MB 21 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the X Forged (2018). 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 X Forged (2018) specs and Callaway Apex MB 21 specs.