Callaway Apex DCB 21
Callaway Apex DCB 21 (2021) is a game-improvement iron set. It has moderate offset, a medium topline and a wide sole. It is multi-material. It is rated for swing speeds of 65 to 105 mph and handicaps of 8 to 28. It listed at $800 when it launched in 2021. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
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Callaway Apex DCB 21 specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Callaway |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2021 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Approx. launch price | $800 |
| Type | Game improvement |
| Construction | Multi material |
| Material | Forged 1025 body / 455 face cup |
| Set make-up | 4-PW, AW |
| 7-iron loft | 30° |
| Offset | Moderate |
| Topline | Medium |
| Sole width | Wide |
| Launch | High |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 65 to 105 mph |
| Handicap range | 8 to 28 |
| Forgiveness rating | 9 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 4 out of 10 |
| Feel rating | 8 out of 10 |
| Key technology | Deep cavity back forged Apex construction |
No longer made: look for it used.
- Check the return policy before you buy.
- Ask for photos of the face, crown and sole.
- Fake heads and shafts exist. Be wary of prices far below the others and of sellers you do not know.
- Shops that grade condition, like 2nd Swing and GlobalGolf, make returns easier.
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Where these specs come from
Partly verified. We have source pages for this model, but it does not yet meet all of our checks for the verified tier.
Specs read from callawaygolfpreowned.com
Model confirmed on callawaygolfpreowned.com, prnewswire.com
Where the fit profile comes from
6 of 9 fit values come from Callaway or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | game-improvement | Callaway says “In the game-improvement category, new Apex DCB Irons extend the forged Apex offering to a wider group of golfers than ever before.” |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | high | Our rating |
| Spin | mid | Rule R-IRN-SPIN |
| Forgiveness | 9 | Rule R-IRN-FORG |
| Workability | 4 | Rule R-IRN-WORK |
| Handicap window | 8-28 | Rule R-IRN-HCP |
| Swing speed window | 65-105 mph | Our rating |
Who the Callaway Apex DCB 21 suits
- Golfers who want help with distance and mishits.
- Its workability rating is 4 out of 10, so it is not the club for shaping shots on purpose.
- Above 105 mph is outside the swing speed range we rate it for.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the Callaway Apex DCB 21
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Callaway Apex Ai300Callaway2024 · $1,400 · 65 to 105 mph
- Titleist T350Titleist2025 · $1,499 · 65 to 105 mph
- Cobra KING TEC XCobra2024 · $1,200 · 65 to 105 mph
- Tour Edge Exotics E725Tour Edge2024 · $1,000 · 65 to 105 mph
Callaway Apex DCB 21: common questions
Who is the Callaway Apex DCB 21 for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 65 to 105 mph and handicaps of 8 to 28. Golfers who want help with distance and mishits.
How much does the Callaway Apex DCB 21 cost?
It listed at about $800 at launch in 2021. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.
Is the Callaway Apex DCB 21 forgiving?
We rate its forgiveness 9 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Callaway Apex DCB 21?
Similar irons in our catalog include the Callaway Apex Ai300 (2024), the Titleist T350 (2025), the Cobra KING TEC X (2024) and the Tour Edge Exotics E725 (2024).
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