Callaway Apex DCB 2021 Single Irons & Wedges
The Callaway Apex DCB 2021 Single Irons & Wedges are part of the 2021 Apex family, designed for mid-to-high handicap golfers seeking a blend of forgiveness, distance, and a premium forged feel in a game-improvement iron. Featuring a deep cavity back, A.I.-designed Flash Face Cup, and Tungsten Energy Core, these clubs deliver easy launch, high ball speeds, and exceptional forgiveness. Ideal for custom set building or replacements, they cater to golfers looking for confidence and consistency.
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A.I.-Designed Flash Face Cup: The first Apex iron to feature a Flash Face Cup, optimized by artificial intelligence for each loft, promoting high ball speeds, increased spin robustness, and consistent distance across the face.
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Forged 1025 Mild Carbon Steel: Combined with patented urethane microspheres, the forged body delivers exceptional sound and feel, reducing vibrations for a soft, premium impact experience.
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Tungsten Energy Core: Up to 50g of tungsten per iron precisely positions the center of gravity, enhancing launch and providing more forgiveness on off-center shots, ideal for mid-handicappers.
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Deep Cavity Back Design: Features a wider sole and moderate offset for easy launch and smooth turf interaction, making it forgiving from various lies and confidence-inspiring at address.
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Game-Improvement Shaping: Offers a larger clubhead, thicker topline, and enhanced sole width compared to other Apex models, balancing forgiveness with a sleek, player-friendly aesthetic.
Club Specifications:
| Club |
Loft |
Lie Angle |
Length (Steel) |
Length (Graphite) |
Offset (mm) |
Swing Weight (Steel/Graphite) |
| 4-Iron |
20° |
60.5° |
38.75" |
39.00" |
5.08 |
D2/D0 |
| 5-Iron |
23° |
61.25° |
38.125" |
38.375" |
4.57 |
D2/D0 |
| 6-Iron |
26° |
62.0° |
37.50" |
37.75" |
4.06 |
D2/D0 |
| 7-Iron |
30° |
62.5° |
37.00" |
37.25" |
3.81 |
D2/D0 |
| 8-Iron |
34° |
63.0° |
36.50" |
36.75" |
3.56 |
D2/D0 |
| 9-Iron |
38° |
63.5° |
36.00" |
36.25" |
3.30 |
D2/D0 |
| Pitching Wedge (PW) |
43° |
64.0° |
35.75" |
36.00" |
3.05 |
D2/D0 |
| Approach Wedge (AW) |
48° |
64.0° |
35.50" |
35.75" |
2.80 |
D2/D0 |
Performance Notes:
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Player Profile: Suited for mid-to-high handicappers (12–30 handicap) with moderate swing speeds (75–90 mph driver speed), seeking easy launch, forgiveness, and distance. Ideal for golfers transitioning to more premium irons.
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Distance and Forgiveness: Testing shows 5–10 yards more carry than traditional game-improvement irons (e.g., 7-iron at 155–165 yards for 80 mph swing speed, ~5,800 rpm spin), with excellent forgiveness due to the deep cavity back and tungsten weighting.
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Feel and Sound: The forged 1025 carbon steel and urethane microspheres deliver a soft, crisp feel with a premium sound on center strikes; mishits produce a slightly louder but still pleasant tone, offering clear feedback.
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