The Callaway Apex Black iron lineup runs from 20° to 48° across 8 factory loft options. The 7-iron is 30° and the highest-lofted option is the approach wedge at 48°.
Apex Black Lofts & Loft Chart
Factory loft map and model-specific gap analysis
Apex Black Loft Chart
| Club | Loft | Loft Gap | Gap Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4i | 20° | — | — |
| 5i | 23° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 6i | 26° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 7i | 30° | 4° | Near model median |
| 8i | 34° | 4° | Near model median |
| 9i | 38° | 4° | Near model median |
| PW | 43° | 5° | Wider than model median |
| AW | 48° | 5° | Wider than model median |
What stands out about the Apex Black lofts?
Gap pattern: Median gap is 4°. Tightest: 4i→5i (3°), 5i→6i (3°). Widest: 9i→PW (5°), PW→AW (5°).
Apex Black loft progression
The 30° 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 3° 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 Black 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 Black | 7i | 30° | This model |
| Apex Ai300 | 7i | 29° | 1° lower loft |
| Apex | 7i | 30° | Same loft |
| Apex 19 | 7i | 30° | Same loft |
| Apex 21 | 7i | 30.5° | 0.5° higher loft |
| Apex Ai150 | 7i | 31° | 1° higher loft |
What traditional iron lofts are the Apex Black 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 | 23° | 4-iron (~24°) |
| 6-iron | 26° | 5-iron (~27°) |
| 7-iron | 30° | 6-iron (~31°) |
| 8-iron | 34° | 7-iron (~35°) |
| 9-iron | 38° | 8-iron (~39°) |
Which Apex Black club has each loft?
- 20° = 4-iron.
- 23° = 5-iron.
- 26° = 6-iron.
- 30° = 7-iron.
- 34° = 8-iron.
- 38° = 9-iron.
- 43° = pitching wedge.
- 48° = approach wedge.
Individual Apex Black loft answers
What loft is the Callaway Apex Black 4-iron?
The Apex Black 4-iron is 20°. It is the lowest-lofted option in this model.
What loft is the Callaway Apex Black 5-iron?
The Apex Black 5-iron is 23°. It has 3° more loft than the 4-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex Black 6-iron?
The Apex Black 6-iron is 26°. It has 3° more loft than the 5-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex Black 7-iron?
The Apex Black 7-iron is 30°. It has 4° more loft than the 6-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex Black 8-iron?
The Apex Black 8-iron is 34°. It has 4° more loft than the 7-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex Black 9-iron?
The Apex Black 9-iron is 38°. It has 4° more loft than the 8-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex Black pitching wedge?
The Apex Black pitching wedge is 43°. It has 5° more loft than the 9-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex Black approach wedge?
The Apex Black approach wedge is 48°. It has 5° more loft than the pitching wedge.
Apex Black Loft Intelligence
These derived specs show how the numbered irons are structured instead of only repeating the factory lofts.
30° loft
vs ~35° traditional 7i
3.6° average
Moderately varied
Iron-only spacing: The tightest numbered-iron gap is 3° from 4i to 5i. The widest is 4° from 6i to 7i.
Progression shape: The long irons are more compressed at 3° average spacing versus 4° through the mid/short numbered irons.
Loft Consistency Score: 66/100. This derived score measures variation in numbered-iron loft gaps. A score of 100 means perfectly even static-loft spacing.
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.