Callaway Apex UW Review
Now onto its second iteration, the Callaway Apex UW sits almost in a category of its own. Not quite a hybrid, but not quite a fairway wood either. Is this a club with an identity crisis or is it filling an important void in the bag? With that in mind, why not take a look at our best golf hybrids and best fairway woods guide to see other options in this area of the bag.
The Callaway Apex UW was initially conceived taking specific tour player feedback into account. This feedback centered around players who wanted a high-launching club to bridge the gap between their longest iron and fairway wood but were skeptical of the draw bias that many players feel is present with hybrids. The previous model proved popular with tour players around the world, making into the bags of players such as Phil Mickelson, Sam Burns, and Branden Grace. So how does the new model stack up to its popular predecessor?
When assessing the looks of the new Apex UW, the old adage “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” springs to mind. The club retains a clean, unfussy profile with a gloss black finish and no markings on the crown. The clubhead sits extremely squarely behind the ball and there is no noticeable change in head shape from the original when looking down at address. The sole of the club has received a makeover however and I have to say, in my opinion not for the better. The sleek carbon style scale effect on the bottom of the original Apex UW has been replaced with a combination of matt black paintwork and busy decorative lines which I feel gives the product a less premium look than its younger sibling. This, of course, is a very minor downside as it will be neither visible under a headcover in the bag nor when hitting a shot, but it may have some impact on the shelf appeal of the club.
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I tested the Apex UW on a fairly blustery summer’s day at Saunton Golf Club in North Devon and it has to be said, the results were very pleasing. Firstly, the length of the club – which sits between that of a hybrid and fairway wood – facilitates a comfortable address position that, coupled with the compact footprint, inspires a…
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