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GolfWRX Spotted: 2021 Callaway Apex Pro irons?

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6 years ago

Oct 16, 2020

With the world’s top players gathered at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas, and many of the OEMs headquartered not too far away in Carlsbad, California, the CJ Cup is a perfect testing ground for new gear and tournament “reps”—especially with it being a no-cut event on the PGA Tour.

On the heels of the just-announced 2021 Callaway X Forged, and X forged UT irons we just spotted what looks to be the new Callaway Apex Pro irons in the bag of Xander Schauffele, who has previously used a prototype raw version of Callaway’s Apex Pro “Dot” irons (Xander Schauffele 2020 WITB).

These new 2021 Apex irons appear to follow the same design aesthetic as the new X Forged by locating a centralized weight port in the back of the head, and based on previous Apex designs and other modern Callaway irons, they most likely feature a forged cup face for extra ball speed and urethane microspheres to enhance feel.

We don’t have any more information about the new Apex line from Callaway, but we are on the case.

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5 Comments

Distance Compression Dude

Jan 9, 2021 at 10:18 am

Definitely Protos. I have the new Apex Pro 21 irons in my fitting cart and they are nowhere close to looking like those. The new ones feel amazing.

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Andrew

Dec 29, 2020 at 4:55 pm

I’ve seen the 2021 Apex’s and they’re not like this. I think these are probably the prototypes of the CB’s that came out this year. Next year’s Apex’s are Apex CF21, Apex Pro CF21 and Apex DCB CF21. The regular and DCBs look pretty similar to the geometric look of the current Apex’s but the Pros look kinda… old school blade-ish. You’ll know what I mean when you see them.

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- ND Hickman
  
  Jan 4, 2021 at 12:10 pm
  
  Weirdly, the video on Callaway’s site of Rahm has him hitting these iron and not the CB’s.
  
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Eric Davis

Oct 16, 2020 at 11:01 am

those MIGHT be the non-pro, kinda thick

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- BRETT Mag
  
  Oct 18, 2020 at 3:26 pm
  
  Is it likely they come out with new Apex non-pro irons this winter? And how about a refresh or replacement for the Mavrik Pro?
  
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Interesting clubs at top of bag – GolfWRXers discuss

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9 hours ago

Jun 3, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, users are talking about top of bag setups that are non-traditional or thought-provoking in some way. Original poster @SuperSpurs106 inquired about other members who might use unorthodox set-ups to help with gapping issues or weak spots.

They wrote:

“I currently have a PING G430 driver, TM Qi35 3W and a TM Qi4D 7W. Driver and 7W are fine but can’t get on with my 3W and have always struggling with this club over the years. Thinking of adding a 2H which I know would look odd. Just wondering if anyone else had a weird set up at the top of their bag?”

Our members in the forum have offered up their thoughts and personal experiences with non-traditional top of bag set-ups, and their reasoning for thinking outside of the box to begin with. 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.

BowMain42: “Don’t worry about what “looks” odd. If the club does what you need it to do, it’s the right club.”
scooterhd2: “I cant hit 3 woods either. Thats why I roll with a unicorn XL Hibore 2 wood. 400 cc head at 16 degrees of loft and its just a monster 3 wood off the tee. Off the deck, we are playing the f6 baffler. 5 wood at 41.75 inches and its easy to control.”
phizzy30: “I had driver, 3 metal, 2/4 hybrid once upon a time as a higher ss player. 4 hybrid is gone and in place is a driving iron nowadays. I don’t think what you’re proposing is weird in anyway, however the yardage gap might be glaringly huge between driver and 2 hybrid. What is it about your 3 metal that has got you all messed up? You could always go 4 metal with shorter shaft and see if that works.”

Entire Thread: “Interesting clubs at top of bag”

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Members of the Mini Driver Club – GolfWRXers discuss

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9 hours ago

Jun 3, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user has gone searching for fellow users of a mini driver. In a post, @TightFade asked for other mini driver users to chime in with their weapon of choice, the reason for employing a mini, and what club follows it in the bag.

@TightFade asked:

“What mini are you playing? What spot in the bag did it take over? What’s the next club after it? For me: Elyte mini 13.5. Replacing 3w. Next up club looks like it’ll be 5w.”

Our members in the forum have been sharing their own bag setups featuring the mini driver, and the various reasons they purchased one in the first place. 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.

RCGA: “Ping G430 Max 12* ‘Thriver.’ Next club is a 4w and 2i (I play a weird course).”
JMB3: “R7 at 12.75 with Diamana BB 63s. 3w replacement. Next Club: Elyte Ti 5w at 17*.”
ColdOkieGolf: “R7 15.5 turned down to 13.5 It replaces the 3w. I found it surprisingly easy to hit off the deck, and it’s very rare that I need or want to hit something beyond 250 from the fairway, so next club is my 7w.”
ChaosTheory: “I’m sub-90 MPH with driver. But I’m able to hit DOD. I have been wanting something like the R7 15.5, so I just ordered one. I have a spot in the bag so nothing has to go. But I could see it replacing my trusty 4 wood, which I never use for approach shots. Just tee shots and lay ups. If I drop the 4 wood, I will turn my 7 wood down to ~20 degrees and will have good gaps. I recently tried a thriver build: 12 degree driver turned to 14, with a heavier 44 inch shaft and added head weight. I hit it great. Very accurate and not overly high, but the problem was that it sometimes went as far as a typical drive. And that’s not what I needed. So I will probably turn the 15.5 up to 16.5 or even 17.5. It’s all theoretical at this point. ?”

Entire Thread: “Members of the Mini Driver Club…Check In.”

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Whats in the Bag

Chris Gotterup WITB 2026 (June)

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9 hours ago

Jun 3, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

Chris Gotterup had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament.

Drivers: TaylorMade Qi4D (8 degrees), Ping G440 LST (9 degrees @8), Ping G440 LST (7.5 degrees)
Shafts: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Grey 6.5 TX 70 g, Project X HZRDUS T1100 Handcrafted 6.5 TX 70 g, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Grey 6.5 TX 70 g