The Callaway Apex Ai300 iron lineup runs from 20° to 47° across 8 factory loft options. The 7-iron is 29° and the highest-lofted option is the approach wedge at 47°.
Apex Ai300 Lofts & Loft Chart
Factory loft map and model-specific gap analysis
Apex Ai300 Loft Chart
| Club | Loft | Loft Gap | Gap Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4i | 20° | — | — |
| 5i | 22° | 2° | Tighter than model median |
| 6i | 25° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 7i | 29° | 4° | Near model median |
| 8i | 33° | 4° | Near model median |
| 9i | 37° | 4° | Near model median |
| PW | 42° | 5° | Wider than model median |
| AW | 47° | 5° | Wider than model median |
What stands out about the Apex Ai300 lofts?
Gap pattern: Median gap is 4°. Tightest: 4i→5i (2°). Widest: 9i→PW (5°), PW→AW (5°).
Apex Ai300 loft progression
The 29° 7-iron is the clearest single reference point for how this set is lofted. Loft helps explain distance structure, but it does not by itself predict launch, spin or carry.
Where are the tightest and widest loft gaps?
The tightest static gap is 2° between 4-iron and 5-iron. The widest is 5° between 9-iron and pitching wedge. Those are the first transitions worth checking if real carry gaps look compressed or stretched.
Apex Ai300 vs other Callaway iron lofts
This comparison uses the same benchmark club where possible and deliberately shows nearby lower, similar and higher lofts when available.
| Callaway Model | Benchmark Club | Loft | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Ai300 | 7i | 29° | This model |
| Rogue ST Max OS | 7i | 28.5° | 0.5° lower loft |
| Apex Ai300 Black | 7i | 29° | Same loft |
| Apex Ai300 Brushed Copper | 7i | 29° | Same loft |
| Apex | 7i | 30° | 1° higher loft |
| Elyte X | 7i | 28° | 1° lower loft |
What traditional iron lofts are the Apex Ai300 closest to?
This is a static-loft comparison only; it does not mean the clubs launch, spin or carry the same.
| Callaway Club | Actual Loft | Closest Traditional Loft |
|---|---|---|
| 4-iron | 20° | 3-iron (~21°) |
| 5-iron | 22° | 3-iron (~21°) |
| 6-iron | 25° | 4-iron (~24°) |
| 7-iron | 29° | 5-iron (~27°) |
| 8-iron | 33° | 6-iron (~31°) |
| 9-iron | 37° | 7-iron (~35°) |
Which Apex Ai300 club has each loft?
- 20° = 4-iron.
- 22° = 5-iron.
- 25° = 6-iron.
- 29° = 7-iron.
- 33° = 8-iron.
- 37° = 9-iron.
- 42° = pitching wedge.
- 47° = approach wedge.
Individual Apex Ai300 loft answers
What loft is the Callaway Apex Ai300 4-iron?
The Apex Ai300 4-iron is 20°. It is the lowest-lofted option in this model.
What loft is the Callaway Apex Ai300 5-iron?
The Apex Ai300 5-iron is 22°. It has 2° more loft than the 4-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex Ai300 6-iron?
The Apex Ai300 6-iron is 25°. It has 3° more loft than the 5-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex Ai300 7-iron?
The Apex Ai300 7-iron is 29°. It has 4° more loft than the 6-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex Ai300 8-iron?
The Apex Ai300 8-iron is 33°. It has 4° more loft than the 7-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex Ai300 9-iron?
The Apex Ai300 9-iron is 37°. It has 4° more loft than the 8-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex Ai300 pitching wedge?
The Apex Ai300 pitching wedge is 42°. It has 5° more loft than the 9-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex Ai300 approach wedge?
The Apex Ai300 approach wedge is 47°. It has 5° more loft than the pitching wedge.
Apex Ai300 Loft Intelligence
These derived specs show how the numbered irons are structured beyond the raw loft chart.
29° loft
vs ~35° traditional 7i
3.4° average
Highly varied
Iron-only spacing: The tightest numbered-iron gap is 2° from 4i to 5i; the widest is 4° from 6i to 7i.
Loft Consistency Score: 41.2/100. This derived score measures variation in numbered-iron loft gaps; 100 means perfectly even spacing.
How the Apex Ai300 lofts affect the shot
Loft is one of the biggest inputs into launch, trajectory, rollout and stopping power. The table below translates each Apex Ai300 loft into its likely loft-only shot tendency.
Low launch • Higher roll
Very high launch • Very high stopping
Low → Very high launch tendency
Distance → control as loft increases
| Club | Loft | Launch Tendency | Flight Window | Roll Tendency | Stopping Tendency | Loft-Driven Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4i | 20° | Low | Penetrating | Higher | Low | Long-iron distance slot |
| 5i | 22° | Low–mid | Strong | Moderate–high | Low–moderate | Long-iron slot |
| 6i | 25° | Mid–low | Strong / flat | Moderate | Moderate | Distance-biased mid/long iron |
| 7i | 29° | Mid | Balanced | Moderate | Moderate–high | Mid-iron scoring transition |
| 8i | 33° | Mid–high | Higher | Low–moderate | High | Control-oriented mid/short iron |
| 9i | 37° | High | High / soft | Lower | High | Short-iron approach slot |
| PW | 42° | High | High / steep | Low | Very high | Scoring-iron / pitching slot |
| AW | 47° | Very high | Very high / steep | Very low | Very high | Gap-control / scoring slot |
What the loft gaps mean for shot separation
- 4-iron → 5-iron: 2° — Tight loft step — higher chance of compressed carry spacing.
- 5-iron → 6-iron: 3° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 6-iron → 7-iron: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 7-iron → 8-iron: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 8-iron → 9-iron: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 9-iron → pitching wedge: 5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- pitching wedge → approach wedge: 5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
Iron note: Stronger lofts generally lower the launch/flight window and increase distance potential, while weaker lofts generally raise flight and stopping power. Modern iron head design can counteract some of that, so this is a loft-only tendency rather than a measured launch result.
Where the set changes from distance to control
By loft alone, the distance-biased part of the numbered set extends through roughly the 6-iron at 25°. By the 9-iron at 37°, the loft profile is clearly moving toward higher launch, steeper descent and stronger green-holding tendency.
Apex Ai300 distance-to-control map
| Part of lineup | Reference club | Loft | What the loft favors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance end | 4-iron | 20° | Low launch, higher roll, stronger distance bias |
| Middle | 8-iron | 33° | Mid–high launch, more balanced carry/control role |
| Control end | approach wedge | 47° | Very high launch, very high stopping tendency, stronger control bias |
Spec note: Factory lofts can vary by model year, region, handedness or special configuration. Verify an exact club against Callaway documentation when a single degree matters for fitting, replacement or bending.