The Callaway Apex MB iron lineup runs from 18° to 47° across 9 factory loft options. The 7-iron is 35° and the highest-lofted option is the pitching wedge at 47°.
Apex MB Lofts & Loft Chart
Factory loft map and model-specific gap analysis
Apex MB Loft Chart
| Club | Loft | Loft Gap | Gap Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2i | 18° | — | — |
| 3i | 21° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 4i | 24° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 5i | 27° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 6i | 31° | 4° | Near model median |
| 7i | 35° | 4° | Near model median |
| 8i | 39° | 4° | Near model median |
| 9i | 43° | 4° | Near model median |
| PW | 47° | 4° | Near model median |
What stands out about the Apex MB lofts?
Gap pattern: Median gap is 4°. Tightest: 2i→3i (3°), 3i→4i (3°), 4i→5i (3°). Widest: 5i→6i (4°), 6i→7i (4°), 7i→8i (4°).
Apex MB loft progression
The 35° 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 2-iron and 3-iron. The widest is 4° between 5-iron and 6-iron. Those are the first transitions worth checking if real carry gaps look compressed or stretched.
Apex MB 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 MB | 7i | 35° | This model |
| Apex CB 24 | 7i | 34° | 1° lower loft |
| Apex MB Raw | 7i | 33° | 2° lower loft |
| Edge | 7i | 32° | 3° lower loft |
| Rogue ST Max OS Lite | 7i | 31.5° | 3.5° lower loft |
| Apex Ai150 | 7i | 31° | 4° lower loft |
What traditional iron lofts are the Apex MB 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3-iron | 21° | 3-iron (~21°) |
| 4-iron | 24° | 4-iron (~24°) |
| 5-iron | 27° | 5-iron (~27°) |
| 6-iron | 31° | 6-iron (~31°) |
| 7-iron | 35° | 7-iron (~35°) |
| 8-iron | 39° | 8-iron (~39°) |
| 9-iron | 43° | 9-iron (~43°) |
Which Apex MB club has each loft?
- 18° = 2-iron.
- 21° = 3-iron.
- 24° = 4-iron.
- 27° = 5-iron.
- 31° = 6-iron.
- 35° = 7-iron.
- 39° = 8-iron.
- 43° = 9-iron.
- 47° = pitching wedge.
Individual Apex MB loft answers
What loft is the Callaway Apex MB 2-iron?
The Apex MB 2-iron is 18°. It is the lowest-lofted option in this model.
What loft is the Callaway Apex MB 3-iron?
The Apex MB 3-iron is 21°. It has 3° more loft than the 2-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex MB 4-iron?
The Apex MB 4-iron is 24°. It has 3° more loft than the 3-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex MB 5-iron?
The Apex MB 5-iron is 27°. It has 3° more loft than the 4-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex MB 6-iron?
The Apex MB 6-iron is 31°. It has 4° more loft than the 5-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex MB 7-iron?
The Apex MB 7-iron is 35°. It has 4° more loft than the 6-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex MB 8-iron?
The Apex MB 8-iron is 39°. It has 4° more loft than the 7-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex MB 9-iron?
The Apex MB 9-iron is 43°. It has 4° more loft than the 8-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Apex MB pitching wedge?
The Apex MB pitching wedge is 47°. It has 4° more loft than the 9-iron.
Apex MB Loft Intelligence
These derived specs show how the numbered irons are structured beyond the raw loft chart.
35° loft
vs ~35° traditional 7i
3.6° average
Moderately varied
Iron-only spacing: The tightest numbered-iron gap is 3° from 2i to 3i; the widest is 4° from 5i to 6i.
Loft Consistency Score: 65.4/100. This derived score measures variation in numbered-iron loft gaps; 100 means perfectly even spacing.
How the Apex MB lofts affect the shot
Loft is one of the biggest inputs into launch, trajectory, rollout and stopping power. The table below translates each Apex MB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2i | 18° | Low | Penetrating | Higher | Low | Long-iron distance slot |
| 3i | 21° | Low–mid | Strong | Moderate–high | Low–moderate | Long-iron slot |
| 4i | 24° | Low–mid | Strong | Moderate–high | Low–moderate | Long-iron slot |
| 5i | 27° | Mid–low | Strong / flat | Moderate | Moderate | Distance-biased mid/long iron |
| 6i | 31° | Mid | Balanced | Moderate | Moderate–high | Mid-iron scoring transition |
| 7i | 35° | Mid–high | Higher | Low–moderate | High | Control-oriented mid/short iron |
| 8i | 39° | High | High / soft | Lower | High | Short-iron approach slot |
| 9i | 43° | High | High / steep | Low | Very high | Scoring-iron / pitching slot |
| PW | 47° | Very high | Very high / steep | Very low | Very high | Gap-control / scoring slot |
What the loft gaps mean for shot separation
- 2-iron → 3-iron: 3° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 3-iron → 4-iron: 3° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 4-iron → 5-iron: 3° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 5-iron → 6-iron: 4° — 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: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
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 5-iron at 27°. By the 7-iron at 35°, the loft profile is clearly moving toward higher launch, steeper descent and stronger green-holding tendency.
Apex MB distance-to-control map
| Part of lineup | Reference club | Loft | What the loft favors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance end | 2-iron | 18° | Low launch, higher roll, stronger distance bias |
| Middle | 6-iron | 31° | Mid launch, more balanced carry/control role |
| Control end | pitching 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.