Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid

Reviewer testing: you can miss the center of the face by a substantial margin and drop only a couple MPH of ball speed, to the point where impact tape became necessary to verify heel shots were truly that fast. The head is extremely stable thanks to metal injection molded tungsten weighting. Jailbreak A.I. Velocity Blades provide ball speed lower down the face where most people hit their bad shots. A.I.-designed Flash Face puts emphasis on center and off-center ball speeds. Above-average forgiveness — MIM tungsten + Jailbreak Velocity Blades = elite off-center ball-speed retention.

Reviewer testing: the head produces ball speed that is elite, with speeds on center as fast as any hybrid tested. Reviewer testing: during testing, the head created the second most overall spin compared to other hybrids released that year, helping to create an iron-like ball flight. Manufacturer: forged 455 High Strength Face Cup flexes on the crown to promote better spin rate consistency + A.I. designed Flash Face SS21. Top-tier distance — elite ball speed validated as fast as any hybrid tested.

Reviewer testing: very consistent mid-launch characteristics and allows the player to boost that up or down if they have the skill, and produces enough spin that it's workable and can hold a green, but not so much that you can't bomb it off the tee. Reviewer testing: attractive combination of size and shape at address, being a little shorter than average from heel-to-toe with a slight pear shape — players-spec footprint. Above-average workability — mid-launch trajectory and spin profile both tuneable, players-spec compact shape.

Reviewer testing: feedback from the head is above average both through the hands and ears. The feel and sound of the head is best described as responsive, and when you hit the ball, the face feels hot and sharp, letting you know you produced a good swing with results you can see. Off center contact sounds and feels duller — clear positional feedback. Above-average tour-tier feel — hot, sharp, responsive impact with clear miss feedback.

Reviewer testing: the head delivers a pleasingly mellow impact sound, and when striking the ball perfectly on the sweet spot, there's a subtle extra snap, but even with powerful swings, the sound won't draw much attention. Off center contact sounds and feels duller — clear acoustic miss feedback. Above-average acoustic — mellow understated impact with subtle snap on flush strikes.

Reviewer testing: a very attractive combination of size and shape at address, being a little shorter than average from heel-to-toe with a slight pear shape. Premium forged 455 face cup with traditional chrome trim. Players-spec compact pear footprint that sits like an iron's bigger cousin. Above-average tour-tier address profile — premium players-spec aesthetic.