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The Callaway Apex Ti Fusion 250 irons are long and consistent. Meaningfully larger than the original Ti Fusion with much more offset. Bouncy, fast feel.
Introduction
As part of last year’s Apex release, Callaway gave us the Apex Ti Fusion irons [review HERE]. This super premium offering used the best materials to pack more forgiveness and distance into a slimmer iron. For 2025, the Callaway Apex Ti Fusion 250 irons are doing the same for higher handicap players. I tested a set to see if this sequel can deliver like the original did.
Looks
In the bag, the Callaway Apex Ti Fusion 250 irons look very similar to the original Ti Fusion. Both feature prominent Apex branding across the top of the blade and Callaway branding on the toe. The obvious difference is that the Ti Fusion 250 has a shallow cavity and a thicker body. Additionally, the Ti Fusion 250 has a chrome plated finish that uses a proprietary process for chrome plating titanium. Overall, it’s a very sharp looking club.
At address, the differences between the two models are about what you would expect. The Callaway Apex Ti Fusion 250 irons has a longer blade length, more offset, and a thicker top line than the original. To my eye, there’s a bit of a disconnect between the top line and the offset. The top line isn’t that thick, but there is a lot of offset.
Sound & Feel
Like the original, the Callaway Apex Ti Fusion 250 irons use a hollow body construction with a forged titanium face. Though the two models have the same structure, the feel of impact is noticeably different. Where the Ti Fusion was more solid, I found the Ti Fusion 250 to have a bouncy, fast feeling. This iron was fun to hit, and I think the feel will have a lot of appeal for the target player.
While the feel is different, the Ti Fusion 250 sounds much like the original Ti Fusion. Both produce a “click” with a premium ball, though the Ti Fusion 250 is a hair louder.
The feedback on strike quality is about what I’d expect for an iron this size. If you’re paying attention, you’ll notice that mishits are a bit firmer than pure strikes, but the difference isn’t stark. Given the level of forgiveness in these clubs, there will definitely be players who get an overinflated sense of their ball striking prowess.
Performance
The price, materials, and the company’s description – “Premium & Forgiving Player’s Distance” – all convey that the Callaway Apex Ti Fusion 250 irons are about maximum ball speed. This was obvious from the start of my testing. The peak ball speed is as high as anything I’ve tested, and the ball speed retention is equally impressive. You need to make truly bad contact to see the ball slow down significantly.
This speed is used to maximum effect with mid launch and mid-low spin. The lofts of the Ti Fusion 250 irons are 0.5 to 1 degree stronger than the original Ti Fusion, a difference that’s mostly negated by the larger body and lower CG. Both sets produce a strong trajectory that’s geared for distance. As always, it’s important to keep an eye on landing angle and not get mesmerized by huge carry distances. It’s fun to hit the ball a long way, but there’s nothing enjoyable about an approach shot that bounds over the green.
As I spent more time hitting the Callaway Apex Ti Fusion 250 irons, what stood out was the consistency of the carry distance. I saw my spin numbers move quite a bit based on my strike quality, but these changes kept my distance predictable. The launch and spin were repeatable on center, but they “adapted” on misses.
For me, this consistency came at the cost of shot control. I found these irons a little too big and the offset a little too great to try to execute precise shots. This is a personal, subjective finding based on my preferences and my “need” for an iron that feels agile during the swing. More importantly, the target player isn’t trying to shape their shots – they’re more than happy to play point-and-shoot golf.
Finally, since Callaway has an enormous number of irons on the shelf right now, let’s put the Callaway Apex Ti Fusion 250 irons in context. Compared to the original Ti Fusion, these are larger and more forgiving. The number of the Ti Fusion 250 tells you where it sits relative to the Apex Ai200 [review HERE] and the Apex Ai300 [review HERE] – smaller than the 300, larger than the 200. Across this entire range, there are substantial differences in size, performance, and price, so work with a quality fitter to find the best set for your game.
Conclusion
The Callaway Apex Ti Fusion 250 irons are an impressive set with outstanding distance and consistency. As I noted about the original Ti Fusion, they are not 40% better than the Apex Ai models, as the price would indicate, but if the look, feel, or performance of these irons hits your sweet spot, the big sticker price might be worth it for you.
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