The new Callaway APEX irons may be the last set of irons you ever buy...or want.
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Is there one set of irons that has everything you need or want?
Callaway APEX irons are AMAZING. I've played other irons by other brands for a long time and can honestly say these irons have a feel that is superb, sweet design, solid in the right ways and forgiving in the best sense. Let's get into them more in depth.
True Golf tale
I was in Houston visiting and had a chance to reconnect with an old friend and golf buddy from high school days. He wanted to hit the links but I didn't have my clubs...so we decided to play out of his bag and enjoy a leisurely round of catching up.
He had the Callaway Apex irons. I couldn't believe how well I hit them and the solid feel and accuracy. What was amazing is I'm 6'6" and have custom everything but his clubs were stock. Without much swing adjustment I hit his irons like they were made for me, that's how forgiving and easy these Callaway APEX irons are to swing, control, and spin the ball. I can't say enough good things about them.
The Callaway APEX irons come in three different models: APEX Standard, APEX Pro, and APEX DCB.
The Apex and Apex Pro models are focused players irons while the Apex DCB model adds game improvement design to the APEX technology for a winning addition to the model line.
Callaway APEX Standard Irons
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Callaway APEX Pro Irons
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Callaway APEX DCB Irons
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What about shaft and grip options?
Callaway has included PREMIUM shaft and grip options for the APEX series...
What do you want most from your irons? Distance? Ball Control? Spin?
Compare the APEX series Irons
Callaway Epic SPEED Rating Summary
The Callaway Epic SPEED is a solid driver that hits the right marks for playability, consistent and straight accurate drives with a slight draw bias. Most mid to higher handicap golfers should try this model to take advantage of it's all around playability.
Accuracy
forgiveness
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Callaway Epic MAX Rating Summary
The Callaway Epic MAX is a BIG driver with a BIG sweet spot and that's an awesome combination for most golfers. The draw setup and adjustability make it a strong choice for most mid-handicap players.
Adjustability
forgiveness
distance
Callaway Epic MAX LS Rating Summary
For me, the Callaway MAX LS Epic driver is the best option for low handicap players who want fade capability combined with finely tuned ball flight and lower spin. This is a killer driver for golfers with a longer, taller arc.
Accuracy
forgiveness
distance
What are people saying about Callaway Epic drivers?
I played my first round with this driver and this is my honest review. I want to start by saying that I swing very aggressive and quick. I play an X-Stiff HZRDUS PVD Smoke green Hulk shaft.
The first 2 holes, faded a little right which is my normal for me and what I have always struggled with. The distance wasn't longer or shorter. Standard for a fade.
After that, it was pretty much dialed in and I knew where it would go. So i was actually playing a baby draw. Never have i felt confident with aiming slightly right knowing the ball would either go straight or draw back in. Didn't worry about a Fade or a slice.
Standing over this driver gave me confidence that I have never had with my other Driver (usually play Taylormade).
Once i was dialed in, the distance was pretty good and drives were flying off the club face.
Like i said, i always battled a fade/slice but this club will help a lot.
Nik T.
I have struggled with a slice do to my aggressive swing for years. I just bought the Epic Max ls a couple weeks ago and took it out on the course for the first time. It was amazing. Beautiful baby draws all day, as I had it set for this. Many more fairways found than my previous previous driver. With my setup heel strikes only moves about 2 yards right and were still long.
Dave.
With just one round, I've already noticed distance and accuracy gains with a solid feel and great looks ! Well done
Took Epic Speed out on a blustery day and performance was to die for.....straight distance with a wonderful trajectory that's lower spin than my gbb epic 2017 head. Didn't think I'd like the non-adjustable head as much but this club is point n shoot with impeccable feel n feedback.
Dub L.
Mark's Choice?
Callaway EPIC MAX LS
A perfect combination for me is a driver that tends toward a fade and lower ball flight but one I don't sacrifice clubhead speed or forgiveness on slightly off center shots. The MAX LS is my choice and ticks all the right boxes.
Summary:
The Callaway EPIC series drivers are some of the most forgiving and longest hitting drivers around. You can choose from the MAX LS for lower handicap golfers who need a lower ball flight and more fade bias and adjustment to the Epic SPEED for mid to high handicappers.
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