The Callaway Epic Max Star iron lineup runs from 23° to 58° across 9 factory loft options. The 7-iron is 30° and the highest-lofted option is the sand wedge at 58°.
Epic Max Star Lofts & Loft Chart
Factory loft map and model-specific gap analysis
Epic Max Star Loft Chart
| Club | Loft | Loft Gap | Gap Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5i | 23° | — | — |
| 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 | 42° | 4° | Near model median |
| AW | 47° | 5° | Wider than model median |
| GW | 53° | 6° | Wider than model median |
| SW | 58° | 5° | Wider than model median |
What stands out about the Epic Max Star lofts?
Gap pattern: Median gap is 4°. Tightest: 5i→6i (3°). Widest: AW→GW (6°).
Epic Max Star 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 5-iron and 6-iron. The widest is 6° between approach wedge and gap wedge. Those are the first transitions worth checking if real carry gaps look compressed or stretched.
Epic Max Star 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Max Star | 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 Epic Max Star 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Epic Max Star club has each loft?
- 23° = 5-iron.
- 26° = 6-iron.
- 30° = 7-iron.
- 34° = 8-iron.
- 38° = 9-iron.
- 42° = pitching wedge.
- 47° = approach wedge.
- 53° = gap wedge.
- 58° = sand wedge.
Individual Epic Max Star loft answers
What loft is the Callaway Epic Max Star 5-iron?
The Epic Max Star 5-iron is 23°. It is the lowest-lofted option in this model.
What loft is the Callaway Epic Max Star 6-iron?
The Epic Max Star 6-iron is 26°. It has 3° more loft than the 5-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Epic Max Star 7-iron?
The Epic Max Star 7-iron is 30°. It has 4° more loft than the 6-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Epic Max Star 8-iron?
The Epic Max Star 8-iron is 34°. It has 4° more loft than the 7-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Epic Max Star 9-iron?
The Epic Max Star 9-iron is 38°. It has 4° more loft than the 8-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Epic Max Star pitching wedge?
The Epic Max Star pitching wedge is 42°. It has 4° more loft than the 9-iron.
What loft is the Callaway Epic Max Star approach wedge?
The Epic Max Star approach wedge is 47°. It has 5° more loft than the pitching wedge.
What loft is the Callaway Epic Max Star gap wedge?
The Epic Max Star gap wedge is 53°. It has 6° more loft than the approach wedge.
What loft is the Callaway Epic Max Star sand wedge?
The Epic Max Star sand wedge is 58°. It has 5° more loft than the gap wedge.
Epic Max Star Loft Intelligence
These derived specs show how the numbered irons are structured beyond the raw loft chart.
30° loft
vs ~35° traditional 7i
3.8° average
Moderately varied
Iron-only spacing: The tightest numbered-iron gap is 3° from 5i to 6i; the widest is 4° from 6i to 7i.
Loft Consistency Score: 71.1/100. This derived score measures variation in numbered-iron loft gaps; 100 means perfectly even spacing.
How the Epic Max Star lofts affect the shot
Loft is one of the biggest inputs into launch, trajectory, rollout and stopping power. The table below translates each Epic Max Star loft into its likely loft-only shot tendency.
Low–mid launch • Moderate–high roll
Very high launch • Maximum stopping
Low–mid → Very high launch tendency
Distance → control as loft increases
| Club | Loft | Launch Tendency | Flight Window | Roll Tendency | Stopping Tendency | Loft-Driven Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5i | 23° | Low–mid | Strong | Moderate–high | Low–moderate | Long-iron slot |
| 6i | 26° | Mid–low | Strong / flat | Moderate | Moderate | Distance-biased mid/long iron |
| 7i | 30° | Mid | Balanced | Moderate | Moderate–high | Mid-iron scoring transition |
| 8i | 34° | Mid–high | Higher | Low–moderate | High | Control-oriented mid/short iron |
| 9i | 38° | 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 |
| GW | 53° | Very high | Maximum-height / steep | Minimal | Maximum | Short-game / maximum-control slot |
| SW | 58° | Very high | Maximum-height / steep | Minimal | Maximum | Short-game / maximum-control slot |
What the loft gaps mean for shot separation
- 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: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- pitching wedge → approach wedge: 5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- approach wedge → gap wedge: 6° — Very wide loft step — this transition deserves extra gapping attention.
- gap wedge → sand 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 26°. By the 8-iron at 34°, the loft profile is clearly moving toward higher launch, steeper descent and stronger green-holding tendency.
Epic Max Star distance-to-control map
| Part of lineup | Reference club | Loft | What the loft favors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance end | 5-iron | 23° | Low–mid launch, moderate–high roll, stronger distance bias |
| Middle | 9-iron | 38° | High launch, more balanced carry/control role |
| Control end | sand wedge | 58° | Very high launch, maximum 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.