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The Callaway Apex Ti Fusion irons pack strong forgiveness and exceptional ball speed into a thinner package. Fairly traditional sound and feel despite the high tech materials and construction.
Introduction
Despite launching alongside the Apex Ai200 and Ai300, the Callaway Apex Ti Fusion irons are a unique offering. With a forged titanium face – something we very rarely see in an iron – this set suggests that we can have it all: distance, forgiveness, and good looks. I tested a set to see if the Apex Ti Fusion could live up to those promises and justify its substantial price tag.
Looks
The most obvious difference between the Callaway Apex Ti Fusion irons and the other new Apex irons is the black finish. Per Callaway, these irons “are not plated and instead feature a proprietary dark finish that will naturally wear with usage like PVD finishes do.” I don’t have any long term data that can speak to durability, but I can say that the finish looks very sharp when it’s new. In the bag, the contrast of the white paintfill and chrome elements really pops. Callaway kept the branding moderate, which leaves more focus on the finish.
At address, the Callaway Apex Ti Fusion irons are surprisingly thin. The top line is thinner than the Apex Ai200 [review HERE], though they have a similar blade length and offset. Callaway calls this a “player performance” iron, and I think it compares well with thinner players distance irons.
Sound & Feel
With a titanium face and hollow body construction, I did not know what to expect from the Callaway Apex Ti Fusion irons in terms of sound and feel. But, like the Apex Ai300 [review HERE], this set uses urethane microspheres to make a high tech iron seem traditional. The feel of impact is very solid, which is a feat given how thin the face is.
This feel pairs well with a medium-quiet “click.” It’s not a fully traditional, forged “thud,” but it’s nowhere near the thin, loud, explosive sounds that some high speed irons produce.
Feedback from these irons is about average, perhaps a bit more muted than I would expect from an iron of this size. There is not a substantial change in impact sound unless you hit it quite poorly. In that vein, impact feels good around the center of the face, only getting firmer on the edges of the face.
Performance
In the Apex range, the Callaway Apex Ti Fusion irons sit right in the middle. The Ai200 and Ai300, both larger irons, are ranked equal or higher in forgiveness. Callaway gives the Ti Fusion four stars – one more than the Apex Pro and two more than the Apex CB [review HERE]. All three of the 2024 releases are given five stars for distance. Where the Apex Ti Fusion outpaces its classmates is in workability – it score four stars like the the Apex Pro [review HERE].
When I started testing these irons, the thing that stood out most was, unsurprisingly, the ball speed. That’s always been the hallmark of Apex irons, and that certainly hasn’t changed with the highest tech model yet. On center, they’re blistering, and, thanks to Ai Smart Face, they stay fast across much of the face. 
The Callaway Apex Ti Fusion irons have lofts that are only fractionally weaker than the Ai200, but they produced higher launch and spin for me. Where I found the Ai200 to be mid-low launch with spin right on the cusp of average, the Ti Fusion is safely mid-launch with measurably more spin. The difference is not dramatic, but it’s clear on the launch monitor. This translates to slighter steeper landing angles and potentially more carry for players who hit it lower.
Overall, I think the Apex Ti Fusion irons live up to their hype by delivering solid forgiveness and excellent ball speed in a thinner, more workable iron. The Apex line is very full – and I can see the argument that it should be slimmed down – but every iron has some unique characteristic. For the above average player looking for more distance, you should be able to find exactly what you want in this family.
Conclusion
At almost $1,000 more than the Apex Ai200, the Callaway Apex Ti Fusion irons are not for the budget conscious. While they deliver in every way possible, one can’t argue that they’re 40% better than the Ai200. But if you have the cash to spend and want to enjoy the height of iron performance and top flight materials, the Apex Ti Fusion should be on your short list.
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5 Comments
Excellent review Matt. I went to a fitting right after the announcement and was pretty impressed the the Apex Ti Fusion. My fitting indicated that I was an equally good fit for either the Apex Pro or the Ti Fusion heads (with correct the shaft being the primary consideration for either). The elephant in the room was the durability of the Ti Fusion finish. Social media is full of horror stories regarding the proprietary dark finish after just a few uses. In the end, I went in a different direction because I found a better head/shaft combination for my game. That saved me some money but also the frustration the proprietary finish would have caused after spending $300/club. Just some input from the fringe.
Like the head shape. Not a fan of the dark finishes.
I owned these clubs and was super excited when I saw them announced / released.
I used the club for two rounds immediately upon receiving. After two days, the black finish stripped all the way across the line above the word apex, and the sole was a mix of white / steel on my pw. After two weeks of play, every club the more I use dot developed the same exact wear pattern, and it literally looked like I’ve been using these clubs for an entire season.
Callaway missed the mark with the process/finish they used, as there is no way they used actual dbm the way other manufacturers do. Callaway sent me another set calling the original defective and it did the same exact thing. They made it right by just issuing a full refund.
It is disappointing, because they feel / look / and sound great right out of the box. Fast ball speeds across the face and a nice mid launch and stick into greens with the fancy looking DG Mid 115 stiff gunmetal shafts.
I would recommend for feel / performance alone, but the fact that most likely after a month or two your finish is already another color it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth for a $300 iron.
Would you have any comparrisons from this and the 0317T. I play blades and want a bit more love, but the “jumpy” P790 type shots worry me with both irons. Love the reviews!
Joe,
I have a full review of the 0317 T irons here: https://pluggedingolf.com/pxg-0317-t-irons-review/
-Matt