Equipment

Callaway adds to Apex line with new chrome-plated Ti Fusion, Ti Fusion 250 irons

Published

11 months ago

Jul 9, 2025

Callaway Golf is doubling down on its Ti Fusion platform with the launch of two new irons under the Apex umbrella: the Apex Ti Fusion Plated and the Apex Ti Fusion 250 Plated. Both models build on last year’s success by offering the same performance-forward technology. The 2025 models feature a sleek chrome finish with an eye toward broader playability, according to the company.

“Ti Fusion gave us the opportunity to use titanium face construction unlike anyone else had done in the past,” said Brian Williams, Callaway’s VP of R&D. “We’ve seen titanium in the industry, but always with trade-offs—either slow faces or suboptimal weight distribution. Our proprietary brazing process solves that.”

The original Apex Ti Fusion, released in 2023, turned heads with its black PVD finish and bold tech. However, many traditionalists balked at the darker look. That’s where the new plated model comes in. “We always talked about wanting to come out with it in a chrome-plated finish,” said Senior Product Manager Zack Oakley. “There are a lot of players out there who don’t like the look of darker irons.”

Bringing chrome to titanium was no small task. “The chrome plating process is very difficult…titanium is a reactive material,” explained Williams. “Our team spent the better part of a year developing a finish that didn’t exist before. We’re confident in how it holds up. It’s a premium finish for a premium product.”

Callaway is also introducing a more forgiving sibling to the line: the Apex Ti Fusion 250 Plated. Designed for players around a 14-handicap who found the original too demanding, the 250 keeps the same high-performance DNA with a slightly larger profile. “You have a little bit longer blade length, a little bit more top line and sole,” Williams said. “It’s a more forgiving shape that opens this up to a much wider pool of players.”

Callaway Apex Ti Fusion Plated

Callaway’s new plated Apex Ti Fusion irons represent a breakthrough in materials engineering, made possible by a proprietary process that allows for chrome plating on titanium. This innovation delivers a bold, traditional look that many players prefer, with significantly greater durability than darker PVD finishes.

Beneath the striking exterior lies a cutting-edge construction that pairs a forged steel body with a brazed titanium face. The combination produces explosive ball speeds and a uniquely satisfying feel, according to the company. Borrowing from driver technology, the titanium face offers a larger sweet spot than traditional steel, ensuring impressive performance across the face. Patented urethane microspheres enhance feel by dampening vibration without dulling feedback, creating a sensation that mirrors the purity of a forged muscleback. Add in Ai Smart Face technology, which optimizes spin, launch, and dispersion, and the result is an iron that offers unmatched distance, control, and consistency in a classic, tour-preferred aesthetic.

Apex Ti Fusion 250

The Apex Ti Fusion 250 builds on the original design with a larger overall footprint, featuring a thicker topline, increased offset, and a longer blade length. These changes create a more confidence-inspiring look at address while delivering added forgiveness on off-center strikes, which is perfect for players who want performance without sacrificing playability.

Pricing, specs, availability

Pre-sale: 7/10

At retail: 7/25

Price: $1,600/7-piece set ($228.57/club)

Apex Ti Fusion Plated specs

Apex Ti Fusion 250 Plated specs

Equipment

Putters that never made it: Check out some of the best tour builds that didn’t make the cut

Published

2 weeks ago

May 18, 2026

Alistair Cameron

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.

Whats in the Bag

Patrick Reed WITB 2026 (May)

Published

2 weeks ago

May 18, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

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

See more photos of Patrick Reed’s clubs here.

Equipment

Which of Tiger’s major winning irons are your favorite? – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

2 weeks ago

May 18, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

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.”

Entire Thread: “Which of Tiger’s major winning irons are your favorite? – GolfWRXers discuss”