Callaway Apex MB 24

The Apex MB 24's forgiveness is actually quite good for a blade. Blade length is a touch longer than is typical for a muscleback, and the chamfered sole helps to minimise face deviations and loss in clubhead speed if you hit behind the ball. Mildly off-center strikes were noticeably shorter than other competitors. Limited forgiveness with the key point being 'Don't miss.' Below-average forgiveness — classic tour blade by design; slightly improved over Apex MB 21 via longer blade length + dual chamfer sole; still demands centre-face contact.

APEX MB outperformed the CB in testing with more carry distance, slightly lower spin with closely similar landing angles. Spin numbers are slightly higher than the CB by about 50-100 RPMs on average depending on the iron. Less raw ball speed and distance than the cavity-backed Apex CB 24, particularly in mis-hit areas. When hit solidly, trajectories with the Apex MB 24 irons are low-mid. Below-average distance — slight improvement over Apex MB 21 + outperforms Apex CB 24 in carry on flush strikes (lower spin); loses distance vs CB on mis-hit areas.

They are the most workable irons in the Apex 24 family — if you can visualise the shot, you can count on being able to hit it. Extremely consistent and controllable, and fully capable of precisely hitting your approach targets. Designed to provide the ultimate in workability. Classic blade with thin topline + compact clubhead. Top-tier workability — most workable Apex 24 model + 'if you can visualize the shot, you can count on being able to hit it' + classic blade tour shape.

Feel of the Apex MB 24 irons at impact is deep and buttery soft, similar to the CB and just like you would expect from a traditional iron. Best feel in golf is when you hit the center of the face with a blade, and the Apex MB 24 certainly lets you know it. Feel will be much firmer and harsher on mis-hits, with mis-hit feedback being precise. The long irons felt harsh and 'clicky' — even flush shots did not have the feel of a high-end iron you would expect. Top-tier feel — deep buttery soft on centre + premium 1025 single-piece forged blade signature; slight long-iron feedback regression noted.

Sound at impact is a muted and subtle 'swoosh' that is pretty consistent across the face. Callaway has hit gold with its 1025 carbon steel forgings, with a soft, swooshing sound at impact that is consistent across every model. 'Miss it and it's clank city' on mis-hits. Top-tier sound — muted subtle 'swoosh' on centre with consistent acoustic across face; 'clank city' on mis-hits is informational not pleasant.

The Callaway Apex MB might just be the best-looking blade on the market right now. The look of the 2024 Callaway Apex MB irons is pure blade — in the bag, they scream 'player'. At address, there's a real intimidation factor as well. Razor thin topline, very compact clubhead. Thinner topline and longer blade lengths seamlessly blend with the other Apex Pro Series Irons. Apex MB body and face are forged as one-piece in a proprietary forging process from 1025 carbon steel. Top-tier address — 'best-looking blade on the market right now' + pure-blade aesthetic + razor-thin topline + compact clubhead + intimidation factor.