Equipment
SPOTTED: New Callaway Forged irons… Apex or Legacy?
Photos of a new Callaway Forged iron popped up in our GolfWRX Forums, and our members are trying to figure out whether they’re going to be replacements for Apex Pro irons, or whether they’re an update on the Legacy series. They could also be X-Forged irons, but since Callaway recently came out with new X-Forged irons, that would be unlikely.
Here’s what GolfWRX Members are saying:
- elwhippy: A new Legacy iron? Looks a bit Japanese shaped.
- mattTHEkatt: Like an X-Forged/Legacy Black mashup. They look powerful.
- DTown3011: …gotta be the next Apex!
- J13: Pics look like a newer legacy black.
- mgholda: Pics look like a newer legacy black.
- TheMoneyShot: I thought Cally was going to phase out the Apex name after they released the MBs?
- john443: A larger cavity in these then the X- Forged… competitor to the 750 and AP3 maybe? …or Legacy Black finally brought to retail…hallelujah. CF16 replacement???!
- Equipto: These look very sharp, and like thumpers. I don’t care if they are a Legacy Black or Apex replacement, call them whatever… i’ll try them
- mrmikeac: Next gen Callaway Apex Legacy? Hmmmm…..
- Brizam: The Legacy Black might be the best players cavity back ever made. If they were to become available they’d move straight to the top of the list of clubs to buy for me.
- Jourdan M: This is the Apex Pro
Here are photos of the new Callaway irons we spotted
Previous Apex Pro irons
Previous Legacy irons
Which one do you think the new iron looks like?
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.
From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4
3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4
5-wood: Ping G440 Max (19 degrees @18)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4
Hybrid: Ping G440 (23 degrees)
Shaft: Oban Isawa Red Hybrid Shaft 04 Flex 70 Gms
Irons: Srixon ZXi7 (5-P)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i80
Wedges: Cleveland RTZ (50-MID, 54-FULL, 58-MID)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i105
Putter: L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i
Shaft: ACCRA Putter Shaft
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
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Maria Torres WITB 2026 (June)
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Ceard
Jun 26, 2018 at 9:35 pm
LEGACY PRO THEN IT WILL BE INTRODUCE WORLDWIDE
joe
Jun 24, 2018 at 4:29 pm
that list of golfWRX members just a bunch of mastergeerheedbaters circle jurking off over the shape of the back of the club head. so pathetic
Matt
Jun 22, 2018 at 6:00 pm
I’m guess is the names gonna be whatever the majority of comments ask for.
faq
Jun 22, 2018 at 1:10 pm
fakeforgedfakeforgedfakeforgedfakeforged……. 😮
Jason
Jun 21, 2018 at 10:44 pm
please be Apex please be Apex!!!!
Elvis Maldonado
Jun 20, 2018 at 9:50 pm
I have 5 sets of irons from top manufacturers. The best clubs are my legacy black. If these are the next Legacy’s then I’ll be taking two sets!
joro
Jun 20, 2018 at 7:36 pm
To quote PT Barnum, there is a sucker born every minute, and the Marketing of a new club every few weeks proves it, so buy them up fellas, my stock will get better. And don’t forget the new Balls and Woods which are sure to follow. lol
Michael P
Feb 18, 2019 at 7:34 pm
Umm why are you on this website if your not an enthusiast?
jc
Jun 20, 2018 at 4:06 pm
one thing for sure…they are a full club longer, higher , straighter and easier to hit than the clubs you just bought 5 months ago…I would sell those old ones now before they become worthless.
Mastergearheadbater
Jun 20, 2018 at 5:17 pm
… and they’re prettier too…. oooooh I’m in love with them soooo muuuuch… 😀
faq
Jun 20, 2018 at 2:18 pm
These are ‘fake-forged’ irons. They’re cast steel and then ‘coin’ or stamped forged which only affects the surface metallurgy. Not ‘hot’ forged, only ‘cold’ forged. Gullible gearheadbaters will believe anything.
ogo
Jun 20, 2018 at 2:12 pm
OoOoOoooh!!! Look at the wicked cavity design. I bet balls fears getting hit with this awesome weapon. What will your golffing buddies say if you have this arsenal in your WITB … 😮
Jamie
Jun 20, 2018 at 2:06 pm
Great looking club at address. The high frequency grooves look is awful. Glad to see it gone.
joe
Jun 24, 2018 at 4:31 pm
yup the ‘look’ is important since you can’t play worth a snot.
Underachiever
Jun 20, 2018 at 1:29 pm
Callaway i210s
Man
Jun 20, 2018 at 1:16 pm
It’s a Legapex Pro. lmao
John
Jun 20, 2018 at 12:50 pm
I play the Legacy Black as well. Great look and hope they bring it out here. Everyone who looks at the Legacy Black just love the top down look and the ‘help’ from the wider sole.
Steve
Jun 20, 2018 at 12:46 pm
Legacy…. 100% absolutely positive the might be legacy
Larry hagel
Jun 20, 2018 at 12:25 pm
Getting closer and closer to titlelist ap2 look.
dat
Jun 20, 2018 at 12:20 pm
If Stenson was testing, they’re Legacy. If it was another pro, they’re Apex Pros.
HackinNut
Jun 20, 2018 at 12:06 pm
Looks like the Pro with a bit more weight directly behind the center of the clubface.
Justin
Jun 20, 2018 at 11:29 am
Looks a little i200 with less offset from the top
Robert Boyd
Jun 20, 2018 at 11:20 am
They can all it whatever they like. It looks great!
ChubbsRightHand
Jun 20, 2018 at 11:14 am
Looks like a next gen Legacy to me… I play and love the Legacy Blacks. Very interested in getting my hands on whatever the hell this new club is!
Duncan Marc
Jun 20, 2018 at 11:14 am
Make them in black and I’m on it…