Callaway Golf is doubling down on its Ti Fusion platform with the launch of two new irons under the Apex umbrella: the Apex Ti Fusion Plated and the Apex Ti Fusion 250 Plated. Both models build on last year’s success by offering the same performance-forward technology. The 2025 models feature a sleek chrome finish with an eye toward broader playability, according to the company.

“Ti Fusion gave us the opportunity to use titanium face construction unlike anyone else had done in the past,” said Brian Williams, Callaway’s VP of R&D. “We’ve seen titanium in the industry, but always with trade-offs—either slow faces or suboptimal weight distribution. Our proprietary brazing process solves that.”

The original Apex Ti Fusion, released in 2023, turned heads with its black PVD finish and bold tech. However, many traditionalists balked at the darker look. That’s where the new plated model comes in. “We always talked about wanting to come out with it in a chrome-plated finish,” said Senior Product Manager Zack Oakley. “There are a lot of players out there who don’t like the look of darker irons.”

Bringing chrome to titanium was no small task. “The chrome plating process is very difficult…titanium is a reactive material,” explained Williams. “Our team spent the better part of a year developing a finish that didn’t exist before. We’re confident in how it holds up. It’s a premium finish for a premium product.”

Callaway is also introducing a more forgiving sibling to the line: the Apex Ti Fusion 250 Plated. Designed for players around a 14-handicap who found the original too demanding, the 250 keeps the same high-performance DNA with a slightly larger profile. “You have a little bit longer blade length, a little bit more top line and sole,” Williams said. “It’s a more forgiving shape that opens this up to a much wider pool of players.”

Callaway Apex Ti Fusion Plated

Callaway’s new plated Apex Ti Fusion irons represent a breakthrough in materials engineering, made possible by a proprietary process that allows for chrome plating on titanium. This innovation delivers a bold, traditional look that many players prefer, with significantly greater durability than darker PVD finishes.

Beneath the striking exterior lies a cutting-edge construction that pairs a forged steel body with a brazed titanium face. The combination produces explosive ball speeds and a uniquely satisfying feel, according to the company. Borrowing from driver technology, the titanium face offers a larger sweet spot than traditional steel, ensuring impressive performance across the face. Patented urethane microspheres enhance feel by dampening vibration without dulling feedback, creating a sensation that mirrors the purity of a forged muscleback. Add in Ai Smart Face technology, which optimizes spin, launch, and dispersion, and the result is an iron that offers unmatched distance, control, and consistency in a classic, tour-preferred aesthetic.

Apex Ti Fusion 250

The Apex Ti Fusion 250 builds on the original design with a larger overall footprint, featuring a thicker topline, increased offset, and a longer blade length. These changes create a more confidence-inspiring look at address while delivering added forgiveness on off-center strikes, which is perfect for players who want performance without sacrificing playability.

Pricing, specs, availability

Pre-sale: 7/10

At retail: 7/25

Price: $1,600/7-piece set ($228.57/club)

Apex Ti Fusion Plated specs

Apex Ti Fusion 250 Plated specs