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The Callaway Apex Ti Super Hybrid is a long game beast. Exceptional distance and forgiveness, distinctive sound and feel. Eye-popping, nostalgic paint job.
Introduction
The hybrid/utility/rescue segment of the market has become increasingly interesting over the past several years. OEMs continue to diversify their offerings in order to create clubs intended to fit different categories of golfers. That’s good for the consumer but also means there is some homework to do to understand what differentiates club A from club B and which clubs are most likely to fill those crucial gaps between your driver and you irons. The Callaway Apex Ti Super Hybrid is a new offering intended to maximize distance and forgiveness both off the tee and on approach.
Looks
It’s not everyday a golf club will leave me genuinely shocked by its looks. This is one of those days. Although Callaway doesn’t seem to be drawing attention to it, the shimmering silver paint on the crown is a clear throwback to the company’s iconic Big Bertha metalwoods of the 90s. It’s such a radical departure from what the rest of the market has done over the past 10+ years, I’m surprised that Callaway has chosen to treat its launch like that of any other club.
Turn the club over and you’ll quickly be reassured that, yes, it is still 2025 or 2026, depending on when you are reading this. The sole of the Callaway Apex Ti Super Hybrid looks very much in line with what you would expect from any of the big OEMs these days – primarily black with some subtle accents of silver and gold. There’s a central weight port and minimal branding.
At first glance I thought the Callaway Apex Ti Super Hybrid sat just a touch closed at address. The more time I spent with it, it started to look more and more square. Ultimately, I got comfortable with it quickly and while it looks mostly neutral, I’d say it probably sits just a bit shut so as to promote draw feelings, if not actual draws. I would describe the shaping as traditional and the size as moderate. It definitely isn’t compact but I’ve seen plenty of larger hybrids out there.
Anytime you do something that is a radical departure from the norm, it has to be considered a risk. I personally could not get used to looking at the silver crown of this club. But I think there are people who will love it, and I have a feeling many of them will be players who grew up on the early Callaway metalwoods and want to scratch that nostalgia itch while launching 2025-era missiles. More on that below.
Sound & Feel
My first strike yielded what can be most accurately described as a guffaw. The shot was a dead straight, thermonuclear bomb, and it felt spectacular. The result was impressive, but a big part of that first impression was related to the sound and feel.
It’s hard to tell if I was projecting a bit because of the silver crown, but the Callaway Apex Ti Super Hybrid sounded a touch more metallic and old school than other hybrids I’ve tested. Much deeper and more percussive than an old school ‘tink’ but maybe something like a ‘thwink’. It’s a powerful, pleasurable sound. The feel is explosive. You get some nice reverberating sensations through the hands. It’s hard to find an impact location that doesn’t feel solid.
Performance
The Callaway Apex Ti Super Hybrid is a lot of fun to hit. In addition to the sound and feel, which is powerful and explosive, there are a few themes that emerged as I spent time with this club on the range and on the course. First, the dispersion is very tight. Obviously dispersion is also highly correlated to an individual’s golf swing, but this club started to feel almost ‘point and shoot’ for me. On a shot intended to go 200+ yards, that provides a lot of comfort. I also give some credit to the stock Mitsubishi MMT shaft, a neutral, stable shaft that will work well for golfers with various tempos.
Other performance qualities that emerged during my testing were a tendency toward straight ball flight and the ability to play shots with both high and low trajectories. With the right swing, I could produce either a low bullet that would run out or a high cut that would land softly.
According to the company, the Callaway Apex Ti Super Hybrid is designed for players who struggle to find consistency off the tee or with fairway woods generally. After my testing, I think this makes complete sense. This is the kind of club that, if you’re struggling to control your driver and willing to check your ego, will get you around most golf courses very comfortably.
One of the tech talking points for the Callaway Apex Ti Super Hybrid is the brazed titanium face. According to Callaway, this method of attaching the face to the body results in greater face flex and energy transfer, aiding in ball speed, especially in off-center strikes. This makes sense based on what I saw in my testing, particularly when I missed the center of the face. Mishits seemed to be punished as little as with any club I’ve tried.
Additionally, the Callaway Apex Ti Super Hybrid also has a unique sole design. Callaway calls it a Step Sole, and it’s the same design used in their 2025 Elyte fairway woods [review HERE]. If you look closely, you can see that there are distinct stepped down layers that are intended to help the club move through the turf easily. This is one of those pieces of tech that’s hard to quantify the impact of, but I do think this club is very easy to hit and this design element may play a role in that.
The Callaway Apex Ti Super Hybrid is available in four lofts (2H-5H), and features the new adjustable OptiFit4 hosel so players can work with their fitter to dial in the ideal loft and lie combination. Players should note that the new hosel is not compatible with shafts installed with the older version. The new version has two cogs rather than one for increased adjustability.
Conclusion
The Callaway Apex Ti Super Hybrid is an excellent long game tool. It’s fun to hit, super long, and remarkably consistent. In a world of black hybrids, its throwback silver looks are a shock to the system. Players looking for a hybrid they can rely on off the tee should give it a look.
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Dylan Thaemert is a clinical mental health therapist living in the Twin Cities area. He is passionate about travel, the arts, and is always searching for ways to increase his knowledge of the game of golf.