Equipment
Callaway Apex Ai150 iron review – Club Junkie Reviews
Callaway’s Apex Pro line has been nothing short of fantastic over the past decade but to me the last version, released in 2023, just never felt at home. Last month Callaway introduced a new Apex Ai150 iron, see our launch article HERE, that is bringing a new legacy to that Apex Pro spot in the iron lineup. While the name is different I feel like the Apex Ai150 is the iron that should have been made previously and excited that it is here and ready for a golfer who is interested in the players distance category.
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Golf’s players distance category has become a little bit of a grey area with a lot of irons claiming to be part of it. To me irons like this Apex Ai150, TaylorMade P770, Mizuno JPX925 Forged, PXG 0317 Tour, and Titleist T150 are smaller footprints with faster faces that fit the bill of players distance. Compared to the last Apex Pro irons that Callaway released the Apex Ai150 has been slimmed down in just about every way. Instead of the traditional process of taking the Apex Ai200 and shrinking it down, Callaway went the other way and started with the tour validated TCB ion. Engineers then added some additional speed with an Ai face and expanded the size just enough to add the ball speed and forgiveness while retaining the looks of a players iron.

Out of the box you will notice the shiny, classic, chrome finish that most companies have gone away from. This finish adds a touch of luxury and tradition but does give some worry about glare in the short irons. I haven’t had a problem with glare yet, and have played on plenty of cloudless days, but it in the back of my mind. Callaway did a great job with the shaping on this new iron. From address the Apex Ai150 looks compact with a blade length that doesn’t look stretched out and the topline is thinner, but not razor thin, giving some added confidence over the ball. Callaway is known for having a little offset in all of their irons and these have a small amount in them. Overall shaping is a little more rounded with softer angles and edges.

Performance on the course is a little shocking as these iron punch above their size class in a few ways. The first is speed and distance. I know the Apex Ai200 irons are built for max speed but I wasn’t expecting that much to trickle down to the Ai150 model. I can say that the extra distance I was seeing was great as I get closer to my mid 40’s and the swing slows down, but it wasn’t uncontrolled. Shots hit well produced an easy to launch flight that went mid/high and looked to hold onto a good peak height. And the ball speed stays high almost no matter where you hit it on the face. I can attest to hitting a few shots WAY out on the toe and standing there stunned when the ball hopped onto the front of the green. Now the chart below shows a low spin number for a 7 iron but that was at a range session where the balls must have been very low spin as every club I hit that day had a spin number I considered very low.

When I have been on the course I have had no issues with spin and the ball staying in the air, curving correctly, or stopping on the green. Even from the rough you can generate enough stopping power to really limit the release when the ball hits the green. The 5 iron comes out a little flatter than I would like but the rest of the 6-PW launch easily and land softly for great distance control. Here in Michigan we play courses with thick, lush rough and I have yet to find a big flier that caused me to launch one farther than expected. For the size of these irons Callaway added a good amount of stability to them. Those shots off the toe I spoke about not only carried farther but also stayed online better than expected. I like the “cheater” aspect of the Apex Ai150 because I can look at a players iron from address but I get closer to game improvement forgiveness on less than perfect shots. I have been a fan of Callaway using more preworn leading edges on the sole as the turf interaction tends to really improve. These irons combine a medium width sole, good amount of camber, and that preworn leading edge to get through the turf without digging and a shallow divot.

Sound and feel are big things with players distance irons as a lot of golfers in this segment are familiar and fans of solid piece forged irons. Callaway did a nice job with the feel on these using their urethane microspheres to dampen them. Now they will feel a little firmer than the X Forged or some other single piece forged irons like it, but the firmness isn’t too offensive. Same with the sound as there is just a little click at impact that will greet you on a well struck shot and slightly louder on your miss. Callaway did a great job with creating a more player focused iron that the lower handicap player will enjoy but also not feel intimidated by. If you are looking for an iron that blends player looks, some distance, forgiveness, and good feel then you should give the Callaway Apex Ai150 irons a few swings.
Equipment
Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver
Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game.
The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag.

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod
An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

Pricing & Availability
The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026.
Equipment
Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:
“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly.
My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
- MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
- dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”
Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
Equipment
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo. 4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades. 5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft. Standard Length, Lie and Lofts. These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me. Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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