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Callaway Apex UW

Callaway Apex UW

Released 2026$370 MSRP9.0/10 Expert Score13 tour pros

Callaway's third-generation utility wood blending fairway wood power with hybrid versatility, featuring a new TriAxial Carbon Crown that replaces the previous steel top for significant weight savings and increased perimeter stability. Returning to the popular compact shaping of the original 2021 model, it delivers a higher, more neutral ball flight with tour-level control.

Key Features

  • Longest Utility Club in Testing

    In Golf Monthly's launch monitor testing, the Apex UW was the longest 19-degree utility on test at 225.4 yards average, 1.5 yards ahead of the closest competitor. Testers reached 260-yard total distances, matching their 3-wood despite 2 degrees more loft.

  • Near-Perfect Smash Factor from Forged C300 Face

    The AI-designed C300 Maraging Steel face delivers on-center smash factors between 1.48 and 1.50 — essentially perfect energy transfer. Even substantial mishits rarely drop below 1.40 smash factor thanks to Batwing Technology improving off-center ball speeds.

  • 17% Tighter Dispersion Than Average

    Callaway's tungsten weighting produces a neutral ball flight with significantly tighter dispersion than competing utilities. Testing confirmed 17% tighter dispersion, with minimal performance drop-off from heel and toe strikes.

  • True Do-It-All Versatility

    Unlike fairway woods that struggle in rough, the Apex UW performs from tee, fairway, rough, and even greenside areas. Mid-teen launch angles with spin around 3,000 RPM allow shot shaping of 5-10 yards in either direction.

Golf Digest Hot List Silver WinnerGolf Digest 2024Longest 19-degree utility on test — 225.4 yard average carryGolf Monthly 2024Described as 'perhaps the best club many golfers don't even know about'MyGolfSpy 2024

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Exceptional ball speed and distance — longest utility club on test in Golf Monthly's comparison
  • Extremely tight dispersion with neutral ball flight; no directional bias
  • Incredibly versatile — works off the tee, from the fairway, out of rough, and for greenside chips
  • Forged C300 Maraging Steel face provides responsive, energetic feel that rewards centered strikes
  • Inspires confidence at address with a compact, tour-validated shape

Cons

  • No adjustable hosel — cannot dial in precise loft and lie settings
  • Best suited for mid-to-low handicap players; high handicappers may prefer a more forgiving hybrid
  • Limited loft options compared to a traditional fairway wood lineup
  • Premium price point for what is essentially a niche gap-filling club

Pricing & Availability

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Specifications

Most used ShaftMitsubishi Kai'li 90 TX
Most used GripGolf Pride MCC

Expert Reviews

9.0

Perhaps the most versatile long club in golf — a hybrid-fairway wood blend that delivers elite ball speed, tour-level accuracy, and genuine playability from every lie. Once golfers put it in the bag, it rarely comes out.

Based on 7 expert reviews

Plugged In Golf
9/10
expert
I can't remember having more fun with a long game club. Versatile, easy to hit, and remarkably consistent.
Golf Monthly
9/10
expert
The most versatile golf club on the market, offering strong performance from the tee, fairway, and rough. I couldn't recommend it enough.
MyGolfSpy
9/10
expert
Perhaps the best club many golfers don't even know about. One of those clubs that tends to stick around almost indefinitely.
Golfmagic
8.5/10
expert
It will cure your fear of fairway woods. The forged face is a pleasure to hit.

About the Callaway Apex UW

The Callaway Apex UW is a utility wood from Callaway. Currently used by 13 professional golfers. Features include commonly paired with Mitsubishi Kai'li 90 TX shaft. Performance ratings: 90/100 distance, 92/100 accuracy, 78/100 forgiveness.

Players currently using this club

Most used utility wood on tour
Xander Schauffele
Xander Schauffele

Hybrid

21° (@19.7°)

Mitsubishi Diamana D-Limited 90 TX

Sam Burns
Sam Burns

Utility Wood

21°

Fujikura Ventus HB 10 TX

Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Min Woo Lee
Min Woo Lee

Utility Wood

21°

Grip Master Signature Laced

Haotong Li
Haotong Li

Utility Wood

19°

Kevin Yu
Kevin Yu

Utility Wood

Lee Hodges
Lee Hodges

Utility Wood

24°

Project X Wedge 7.0

Golf Pride MCC

Sam Ryder
Sam Ryder

Utility Wood

Mitsubishi Kai'li 90 TX

Seungtaek Lee
Seungtaek Lee

Utility Wood

24°

Project X Wedge 7.0

Golf Pride MCC

Branden Grace
Branden Grace

3 Wood

17

Fujikura Speeder NX 70 X

Kevin Kisner
Kevin Kisner

Utility Wood

19°

Mitsubishi Diamana PD 80 TX

Performance Ratings

Distance
90/10
Accuracy
92/10
Forgiveness
78/10

Most Popular Ball Pairing

Callaway Chrome Soft X Ball

Callaway Chrome Soft X Ball

Used by 2 of 13 players with this club

Callaway Apex UW FAQ

The Callaway Apex UW has a retail price (MSRP) of $370. Check the retailers listed above for current availability and pricing.

The Callaway Apex UW is currently used by 13 professional golfers across PGA Tour, LIV Golf, DP World Tour, and LPGA Tour. This makes it one of the most popular utility woods on tour.

The Callaway Apex UW was released in 2026.

The Callaway Apex UW has an expert rating of 9.0/10 based on 7 professional reviews. Expert verdict: "Perhaps the most versatile long club in golf — a hybrid-fairway wood blend that delivers elite ball speed, tour-level accuracy, and genuine playability from every lie. Once golfers put it in the bag, it rarely comes out."

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