The story of these game-changing irons topped our review charts

Each week, the GOLF.com staff reviews a product—apparel, shoes, gear, accessories—that we’ve recently put out for a spin in an effort to give you, our dear readers, an honest, no-frills view of the latest and greatest in golf.

During the past year, ‘I tried it’ column featured the views of our writers and editors on a range of interesting products, from a ninja-inspired divot repair tool AND heavy tech shoes THE mini drivers AND Tournament approved training equipment.

But there was one review that stood out above the rest in terms of reader popularity: game development editor Maddi MacClurg’s experience with Callay’s Apex of Fusion Ironswhich was published in April.

In her review, MacClurg mentioned that, before testing the Callaways, she had been playing the same set of irons for a decade, dating back to her days as a collegiate golfer. Apparently, the advances in club technology over the past 10 years were clearly evident as she took her first swings with the Callaway Apex Ti Fusions. MacClurg experienced an immediate increase in distance of 10-15 yards with each club, and also an increase in ball speed.

Another benefit? Stronger distribution and forgiveness – even for mistakes. MacClurg was impressed and her review also resonated with readers.

Check out MacClurg’s full ‘I Tried It’ review of the Callaway Apex Ti Fusion Grips below. To read the article in its original form, click here.

Maddi MacClurg ‘I Tried It’ Review of Callaway’s Apex Tirons

Originally published on April 10, 2025

Let me start by saying that I am not a gearhead. In fact, until two weeks ago, I was probably the exact opposite.

When it came to golf equipment, I lived by the old saying, “a poor master blames his tools.” Always believing that if I didn’t hit it well, it was on me and not the clubs.

Turns out, I was wrong.

For the past decade I’ve been using the same set of irons that I suited up for in college. And for a long time, they did the job—or so I thought. That was until I got my hands on a brand new kit Callay Apex of fusion irons.

The moment I opened the box and excitedly peeled off the plastic, I was sick of these clubs. It was that kind of Christmas morning excitement that you just can’t fake.

At first glance, I liked the sleek black design. It made me feel like I was holding a gun. I couldn’t get to a simulator fast enough.

And with one swing, they had completely destroyed my very stubborn and long-winded mind about golf equipment.

The titanium face and hollow body construction gave me effortless power on every shot. It felt like the ball was exploding from my face. Within minutes of hitting these irons, I was carrying the ball 10 to 15 yards longer and creating more ball speed than I ever had with my old set.

I also noticed that my shot dispersion was tighter. If the occasional off-center hit came in, it still looked and felt good. While these clubs are forgiving, I like that they are still quite workable. I am able to shape shots with ease, controlling both the trajectory and direction of my ball flight.

Although, an iron isn’t truly tested until you’ve hit it off a few difficult lies. So after hitting these from a few sketchy spots, I can officially say I’m impressed.

They cut the butter through thick and liquid, like a hot knife. The fairway bunkers were a breeze, and I was even able to hit my ball out of a divot with no problem while using them on the fairway.

With these irons in the bag, I have more confidence in my game than before – and for the first time in a long time, I’m actually excited to practice.

Callaway Apex Ti Fusion Custom Grips

Apex Ti Fusion Irons are expertly crafted like no other iron in golf. This player’s performance iron is precisely engineered with a titanium face and forged hollow body construction. We have utilized our most advanced materials to provide performance enthusiasts with exceptional strength, feel and durability. Superior Materials, Unmatched Performance Titanium is an advanced material that offers unmatched iron performance. Our industry-leading hardened titanium construction benefits from the strength of a titanium face combined with the exceptional forged feel of steel. No other iron combines these performance materials in one iron like we have in the Apex Ti Fusion. Revolutionary Speed ​​Leveraging the superiority of titanium, we have delivered a face with incredible ball speed characteristics. Titanium, the same material used in driver faces, is extremely efficient and produces a larger sweet spot in an iron than steel. Unimaginable Feel The Apex Ti Fusion uses a combination of advanced materials to achieve an unimaginable feel. The titanium face allows for more deflection and interaction with our patented urethane microspheres. This interplay coupled with a forged steel body provides a unique feel that is usually only found in one-piece forged irons. Incredibly consistent ball speed, spin and distribution Intelligent titanium face It delivers incredibly consistent ball speed, spin and distribution. The result is the performance of a 2-iron with the consistency of a muscle. DLC Premium Finish The Ti Fusion boasts a new, ultra-premium Diamond Coat (DLC) finish. DLC is more durable than PVD and produces a unique and striking aesthetic.

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