Equipment
Callaway Apex MB and Apex UT irons
Callaway’s new Apex Muscleback (MB) and Apex Utility (UT) irons were designed with the better player in mind, as you’d expect from blade-style and driving irons. The company worked with tour players and elite golfers to establish the look, feel and playability of the new models.
The Apex Muscleback irons will suit the eye of a player looking for the traditional blade look and forged feel. Callaway also added game-enhancing grooves to the sleek bodies, and a sole camber that will improve turf interaction and playability.
The Apex Utility irons will appease golfers looking to either:
- replace fairway woods and hybrids with a more versatile option off the tee,
- replace long irons (2,3 or 4 irons) from a less-forgiving set to add speed and forgiveness,
- and/or fill in distance gaps throughout the bag.
The UT irons have a strong steel forged face for higher ball speed and a lower center of gravity for added forgiveness – even elite golfers struggle hitting low-lofted irons consistently.
See more in hand photos and discussion in the forums
Apex MB
The Apex Muscleback irons were developed using feedback from Callaway’s tour players, so its no surprise these irons have the look and shape of a traditional blade. The MB’s are forged from 1020 Carbon steel, using a quad forged design, providing the softest feel that Callaway has to offer, along with a satin-chrome finish that’s consistent with the Apex line.
Callaway designed the grooves on these irons to be wider than on previous players’ iron models for more control and consistent spin rates. There is also added camber in the sole to make it slightly more rounded, which adds versatility for shot-making and playability.
See more in hand photos and discussion in the forums
The Apex MB irons will be available on Sept. 15, 2014 for $1099, offered in 2-PW with a KBS Tour-V (custom only) shaft.
Apex UT
Callaway’s Apex Utility irons, which were introduced at this year’s Open Championship, have a forged face and cavity back design. The irons use a “forged face cup design” that is said to create higher ball speeds, producing the distance players want from a utility iron. Also, weight was added to the sole with a tungsten screw, which lowered the center of gravity (CG) raising the launch and further adding forgiveness to the hollow-bodied irons.
They have a similar iron shape to the MB’s but are made with a taller face, which spreads out the sweet spot, because players tend to use them more off the tee. The blade length was made shorter than Callaway’s previous utility irons to enhance versatility and workability.
See more in hand photos and discussion in the forums
Built from 455 Carpenter steel, the Apex UT irons have the same satin-chrome finish as the Apex MB. The irons (18, 21 and 24 degrees) will be available on Sept. 15, 2014 for $229-249 each, and come stock with either a KBS Tour-V or a UST Recoil 680 F4 shaft and a Lamkin Crossline grip.
See more in hand photos and discussion in the forums
Equipment
Putters that never made it: Check out some of the best tour builds that didn’t make the cut
Arguably, the best perk of being a professional golfer on the PGA Tour is the ability to request or even just be handed pretty much any club you could think of. It happens more often than you think, usually with putters around the practice green from one event to the next. Come Wednesday, the Tour bags lining the edge of the putting surface become resting places for fallen flatsticks that never made the cut.
So let’s take a look at some of the best we’ve seen out on Tour this year that never made it to the competition. (You may notice none of Hideki Matsuyama’s custom Scotty Cameron putters made this list. There are too many.)
Let’s start with this custom Damascus Milled Odyssey Rossie made for Ryo Hisatsune. Featuring a single line and the short-slant hossel, we’ve seen plenty of Number 7 and jailbird heads featuring the Damascus Milled insert, but this is the first and only one we’ve spotted in a Rossie. Hisatsune primarily putts with an Odyssey Black Series iX #9, but we have seen him recently with a TaylorMade TP Collection SOTO, so there could be potential that the Damascus Milled Rossie could end up in the bag.
Everyone wants to be Cameron Young right now. We’ve had Justin Thomas and Tom Hoge both game the Scotty Cameron 9.5R prototype. Well, for the PGA Championship, Brooks Koepka nearly joined that list after requesting the same style of putter, with the full-length alignment line. But the Scotty Cameron reps took the request a step further and made one specially for Koepka with a Teryllium insert, similar to one in his previous Newport 2 gamers. The reason why this one didn’t go into play, though? Because it was too heavy.
Harry Hall was the third-best putter on Tour last year, so when Bettinardi made him a custom proto, you know it was going to be good. The custom BB28 blade features VDF face milling, a custom-welded single-bend shaft, and the owner’s initials – HH – on the sole of the putter. Hall, who usually games an Odyssey O-Works #7 W, has dabbled with a TaylorMade Spider Tour X already this year. Maybe there’s a chance this Bettinardi might make his bag.
Honestly, this one doesn’t need a description. It’s Kieth Mitchell’s custom Scotty Cameron Napa. One Scotty Cameron face stamp, two Scotty Dogs, two Scotty Cameron 7-Point Crowns and one Circle T. That is all. Oh, except for the Cashmere Cameron headcover.
Finally, and just for fun, how about we pour one out for this TaylorMade Spider Tour X made for Scottie Scheffler in its new torched finish. It’s unlikely we’ll see a putter change anytime soon from the best golfer in the world. In fact, he hit just two putts with it on the Harbour Town practice before going back to his trusty gamer.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (9 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Aldila Rogue Silver 130 M.S.I. 70 TX
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi35 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 X
7-wood: TaylorMade Qi35 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X
Irons: Grindworks PR-202 (4), Grindworks PR-101A (5-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Cleveland RTX6 Tour Rack (52-10 Mid), Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (56-08M), SM11 (60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Tour Rat 1.5 Tour Prototype
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
In our forums, our members have been discussing their favorite major winning irons used by Tiger Woods. WRXer ‘golferdude54’ kicks off the thread saying:
“Mizuno MP 14/29. Titleist 681T. Nike Forged Blades. TaylorMade P7TW.
Among these irons that helped Tiger win 15 majors, which is your favorite in terms of looks?”
And our members have been naming their favorites and why in response.
Here are a couple of posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- SwingBlade: “I prefer the early blades he played and the more recent TM TW’s especially because after Tiger had his major behavioral setbacks, part of Nikes support payback was making Tiger play a Nike putter and cease using his beloved uniquely customized Scotty putter.”
- ProjectX: “This (Nike Forged Blades) and there’s not even a close second.”
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Erich H
Sep 27, 2014 at 1:00 pm
is this the replacement of the callaway apex?
http://www.golfwrx.com/138909/tech-talk-callaway-apex-irons/
Scott
Sep 16, 2014 at 4:10 pm
These clubs look nice. Whats the problem here? Has anyone tried them yet? How do they compare to Titleist MB or the AP2s?
Scooter McGavin
Aug 21, 2014 at 6:24 pm
I think Callaway needs to do this type of stamping or milling (whatever it is) into the cavity of all of their premium forged irons. I think it’s ridiculous that you will pay $1100 for a set of Apex’s, just to have the cavity decorated with a cheap badge that’s glued in. Maybe it’s a silly thing to get picky over, but it makes me respect Callaway less, and not want to play their premium clubs. Because why would I, if I can get a different brand’s premium club and have it look “not cheap” in the cavity?
Nick
Aug 26, 2014 at 8:55 am
Isn’t it just paint fill? Where’s the glued badge?
MattK
Aug 17, 2014 at 12:04 am
Apparently the patents for the Mizuno T-Zoid True has expired.
Kyle
Aug 16, 2014 at 11:17 am
So they took their blade, changed the name, and release it as a new product? Lol callaway
Scooter McGavin
Aug 16, 2014 at 4:40 pm
That’s basically the story with every blade…
Wait
Aug 16, 2014 at 1:22 am
Wait 3 months they’ll be discounted at $899 so why pay full price?
Ryan
Aug 15, 2014 at 9:27 pm
Why is Callaway not publishing the bounce of their clubs? It is almost like they are hiding it…..
benseattle
Aug 16, 2014 at 3:16 pm
Yes — hiding those bounce numbers is VERY suspicious. Almost sneaky, as though they Know Something Secret and don’t want to share it. Callaway could have only ONE reason for not revealing that critical data and it’s because …. well, uh…. hmmm…. oh I don’t know — just what COULD they be hiding? (Perhaps because it’s of only the most minor concern to just about everybody? Nahhhh.)
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Zip it
Aug 15, 2014 at 4:16 pm
I’m not a callaway cheerleader but people are just old fuddies duddies when it comes to the “Apex” name. It’s only a Ben Hogan thing, he would never approve, blah, blah, blah. Get over it! You want old clubs go play lousy MacGregors from Golfsmiths. I think the new Apex lines are fine.
Inthejonzone
Aug 15, 2014 at 6:12 pm
LOL…brand affiliation….people get attached to identity!
Mike
Aug 15, 2014 at 4:11 pm
Badging looks much better compared to RAZR MB, however that isn’t saying much.
Why can’t Cally just release a blade with nothing but the Chev in the center? Blades aren’t meant to be busy by design; these aren’t going to be a large scale release anyway…
*secretly can’t wait to rationalize picking up a set*
Tommy 2sticks
Aug 15, 2014 at 5:19 pm
Callaway X PROTOTYPES are what you are looking for. They are beautiful blades much like Tigers old nike blades before victory red.
JB
Sep 5, 2014 at 10:05 am
Still in my bag..but the Apex MB have my attention.
Joe Staley
Aug 15, 2014 at 2:23 pm
I am not a fan of Callaway using the APEX name when they know Ben Hogan is launching clubs again.
Sammy Moon
Aug 15, 2014 at 2:45 pm
While I agree with you, this iron line was well in the works before there was any decision to make Ben Hogan clubs again. It was expected when Callaway sold Hogan to Perry Ellis in 2012 that Ben Hogan Clubs would never be made again. And other than the loyal following of Hogan irons (which I am one of), I am not sure this is a great move for Hogan equipment. In a golf market that is down big time, to try and restart a company that had very little market presence in since the early 90’s, is probably going to be a very challenging task.
benseattle
Aug 16, 2014 at 3:18 pm
Nobody under the age of 40 has any clue about Ben Hogan and the “Apex” name. So insignificant it’s not even worth talking about.
LLoyd
Aug 15, 2014 at 2:17 pm
Callaway has issued almost the same set of blades over the past few years. The Prototype MB, Razr MB, and now the Apex MB look nearly identical.
Just my two cents.
Philip
Aug 15, 2014 at 9:07 pm
That was my first impression – same clubs, different name.
golfpunk46
Aug 15, 2014 at 1:50 pm
Looks very similar to the Taylormade MB’s from 2006.
http://www.golftipsmag.com/images/stories/2006/newandnotable/i-tm-rac-mb-tp_1-silo.jpg
ABgolfer2
Aug 15, 2014 at 3:28 pm
From a certain angle yes. The TMs look like MTs though so who invented what now?
http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/hyper_kurakura/GALLERY/show_image_v2.html?id=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.c.yimg.jp%2Fres%2Fblog-07-6c%2Fhyper_kurakura%2Ffolder%2F569435%2F01%2F14575801%2Fimg_2%3F1367825198&i=1
KK
Aug 15, 2014 at 7:11 pm
Dude… they look totally different.
Bernard
Aug 15, 2014 at 10:11 pm
They do. I play MB’s so these really do appeal to me.
Big Dick
Aug 15, 2014 at 1:38 pm
Great stuff
Joe W
Aug 15, 2014 at 1:28 pm
why picture the 16 and not offer the 16… They look real nice but doesn’t seem worth 229-249 and over a grand for blades that will be old news soon anyway.
Inthejonzone
Aug 15, 2014 at 12:41 pm
Too good for my blood. But they’ll fly with all the WRX pros scouring the next greatest blade on here!