Hybrid · 2021
Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 14 July 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks86
- Sound84
- Feel82
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Rated highest for looks and sound; its softest dimension is workability.
You want one hybrid that does everything — long, forgiving, workable, and adjustable for loft and bias.
You want the softest feel or the lowest spin for shaping — the Apex Pro or a softer rival fits better.
Pros
- Elite ball speed and distance, long enough to hit off the tee
- Very stable and forgiving for a players' hybrid
- A rare adjustable hosel to tune loft and draw bias
Cons
- A firm, sharp feel that divides opinion
- Pricey for a hybrid
- The Pro model shapes shots more for a better player
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongGenuinely stable for a players' hybrid — heavy tungsten holds the line, and a real miss sheds barely any ball speed.
Distance
StrongElite ball speed for a hybrid — a fast forged face and low-face help make it long enough to hit off the tee.
Workability
FairA rare shaper's hybrid — mid spin lets you hold a green or flatten it out, and the hosel tunes draw bias.
Feel
ExcellentA firm, sharp strike — feedback is clear but the impact runs harder than some rivals, dividing opinion.
Sound
ExcellentA quiet, muted note at impact — soft and unobtrusive, well suited to the Apex player.
Looks at address
ExcellentA handsome, compact head — a touch short heel-to-toe with a deep, tall face and a subtle chevron to line up.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid Review | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid and Apex 21 Pro Hybrid Review | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Callaway Apex 21 Hybrids Review | Golfalot
- Read the full review at Expert Review: Callaway Apex 2021 Hybrid | Curated
- Read the full review at Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid Review | Golfshake
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid best for?
You want one hybrid that does everything — long, forgiving, workable, and adjustable for loft and bias.
Who should avoid the Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid?
You want the softest feel or the lowest spin for shaping — the Apex Pro or a softer rival fits better.
What handicap is the Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid suitable for?
The Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid best at?
In our research the Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid rates highest for distance and forgiveness, and is softest on workability.
Does the Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid have a shot bias?
The Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and mid spin.