Callaway Apex Ai200 Irons Review – Tested On The Range & The Course

This is Golfer Geeks’ Callaway Apex Ai200 irons review. I tested the combo set.

I’m an avid golfer, 8ish handicap on my way to a 2 (been a 5.6) and frequent tester of golf clubs and equipment since 2015.

In this review of the Apex Ai200 irons, I discuss my experience with the clubs, their unique features and benefits, customer reviews, and potential alternatives. 

About Jamie

I’m an avid golfer, with an 8ish handicap on my way to a 2 (I’ve been a 5.6), and frequent tester of golf clubs and equipment since 2015.

• Handicap: 7.8
• Expertise: reviewing clubs since 2015
• Right/Left-Handed: Right-handed
• Typical ball flight: Mid-High Tight Draw
• Golf ball used: ProV1x, ProV1

Apex ai200 Specs

• Model: Apex Ai200
• Set: 5 iron – PW
• Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 Mid 100g
• Shaft flex: Stiff

Club	Loft	Lie Angle	Length
4	21*	60.5*	38.5″
5	23*	61*	38″
6	26*	6.51*	37.5″
7	30*	62*	37″
8	34*	62.5*	36.5″
9	38*	63*	36″
PW	43*	63.25*	35.5″

Launch Monitor Data

NOTE: I hit long irons horribly off of my mat and the Apex Ai200 5-iron was no exception. The numbers on the chart are indicative of me, not Apex i200 irons.

Club	Club Speed	Ball Speed	Carry Distance (yds)	Peak Height (ft)	Spin Rate
PW	76.5	100.9	139.8	82.4	5871
9	79.4	107.4	151.8	83.3	5640
8	80.8	114.4	175.5	69	3825
7	83.5	119	183.8	68.6	3727
6	83.5	123.4	192.9	60.4	3177
5	82.6	122	171.7	41	2531

Performance Review

Category	Grade
Looks	A
Sound/Feel	A
Distance	A+
Forgiveness	A
Flight/Playability	A
Value	B

Looks: (A) I like the head shape, I like the cosmetics, and like the finish. I wouldn’t mind a sleeker clubhead. But their performance overcomes any issues with looks.

Sound/ Feel: (A) Stellar. Soft and solid with zero harshness. A very welcome surprise.

Distance: (A+) Lofts are a full club stronger and they can go longer than that when you catch them.

Forgiveness: (A) Good forgiveness and they never feel harsh on mishits. Appropriate punishment for the severity of the mishit.

Flight / Playability: (A) Short and mid irons go plenty high, even out of the rough. Long irons get up well too. I played my usual high baby draw for most shots.

Value: (B) ~$200/club. Not cheap.

My Experience with the Ai200s

Range Sessions – 1
Launch Monitor sessions – 2
Rounds of Golf – 1

I figured the Ai200s out pretty quickly during my round. They are serious performers with premium sound and feel.

I’m working out my swing right now and I forced the Ai200s to cover for me a lot. They did so admirably.

They launch the ball quickly on a high penetrating trajectory, which I prefer. The long irons are the most hittable I’ve experienced in a while.

I found consistent ball flight, distance, and green holding out of the rough too.

Ball flight and sound and feel are what stick with me.

You’ll need to adjust your yardage expectations with these too. Especially if you hit the sweet spot a lot. They really go, sometimes crazy distances.

I liked the Ai200s immediately.

Bottom line: Give these a try if you’re in the market. I think you’ll like what you see.

Customer Reviews

• Only 4 reviews as of now. All 5-star and all would recommend the i200s to a friend.

Who are the Apex Ai200s irons for?

Low handicaps: (Yep) They’re bulky for low single-digit handicaps. But, you can still play the shots.
Mid handicaps: (Yes, for some) I like them for up to about a 12 handicap or so.
High handicaps: (No) You’ll love the Callaway Apex Ai300s. You can read about them here.

Potential Alternatives

TaylorMade P790 irons — Similar playing characteristics and similar sound and feel.

Titleist T200 Irons – Easier to hit through the set. Launch easier and more forgiving.

Titleist T150 irons – Easier to elevate mid and long irons. Refined scoring clubs.

Final Verdict on the Callaway Apex Ai200 Irons

Callaway Apex Ai200s are stellar player performance irons.

• They offer explosive distance on center contact.
• Improved sound and feel.
• Ample forgiveness.
• High ball flight and playability from varied lies.

I can’t find a reason not to recommend these irons.

As usual…

My #1 suggestion is to get your hands on them before you buy. Either at your local golf store or take advantage of Global Golf’s Utry trial program. I use it and recommend it.  

Thanks for checking out our Callaway Apex Ai200 irons review and let us know how they work for you.