Callaway’s Apex Ti Fusion family is growing. With the addition of the new Apex Ti Fusion 250 and Apex Ti Fusion Plated, the lineup now offers more speed, more forgiveness and more visual appeal — all without losing the forged feel and titanium power that made the original such a standout.
The Ti Fusion 250 brings a larger, more confidence-inspiring shape to the table. The Plated version offers the same performance as the standard model in a sleek new chrome finish, a new finish made possible by a proprietary plating process developed by Callaway’s R&D team.
To see what these new irons were really made of, I made the trip to the Ely Callaway Performance Center (ECPC) in Carlsbad, Calif. There, I was able to test both the original Ti Fusion and the new Ti Fusion 250 side by side in a Tour-level fitting environment.
The result? A clear look at how these new additions expand the family’s performance story — and which type of player will benefit most from each.
At the core of both the Apex Ti Fusion 250 and Plated models is a materials story you won’t find anywhere else. Callaway used a brazed titanium face construction paired with a forged 1025 steel body and urethane microspheres. This combo of materials gives these irons a rare combination of speed, feel and forgiveness.
Most irons in this space are either forged or multi-material, but none combine the responsiveness of a titanium face with the feel of forged steel quite like this. That’s part of what stood out during my ECPC visit. The face just feels faster, and the numbers validate the feel.
Titanium, the same material used in driver faces, allows for a larger sweet spot and more deflection at impact than a traditional steel-faced iron. The urethane microspheres dampen unwanted vibration without interfering with face flex, and the forged body brings it all together with a sound and feel that players typically associate with single-piece designs.
In both models, Callaway’s AI Smart Face plays a major role, delivering consistent spin, ball speed and launch conditions across the face. During testing, mishits low on the face or out toward the toe still launched high with enough spin and height to hold a green, especially with the added forgiveness built into the 250’s larger profile.
This is what makes the Ti Fusion platform so interesting. You’re getting the speed and forgiveness of a modern, multi-material iron (built with the same materials used in drivers) but with a level of consistency, launch control and feel that you typically don’t find in game-improvement designs.
The Apex Ti Fusion 250 is the newest member of the lineup, built for the player who values a forged feel and consistent results but knows they could use a little help along the way. This is for the golfer who embraces technology, wants more speed and forgiveness and doesn’t expect perfection on every swing.
Compared to the standard Ti Fusion, the 250 features:
– A larger footprint
– Thicker topline
– More offset
– A longer blade length
Visually, it’s more confidence-inspiring at address, especially for players who benefit from a bit of added forgiveness in the long and mid irons.
What really impressed me during testing was how fast the 250 was. It is noticeably quicker off the face than the standard Ti Fusion. And despite its stronger lofts, it launched through the same window. That’s not always the case in irons with this much forgiveness. Typically, when you chase distance, you give up launch and/or spin. The 250 manages to hold on to both.
Spin numbers stayed in a great range, and for players with a shallower angle of attack or those who add dynamic loft through impact, the stronger loft package could actually optimize trajectory and tighten dispersion.
If you want speed, forgiveness and playable launch conditions with a forged feel, the Ti Fusion 250 might be one of the easiest upgrades you can make.
The Apex Ti Fusion Plated takes the same compact shape and construction as the original Ti Fusion and finishes it in something completely new for Callaway: chrome-plated titanium.
Callaway Ti Fusion irons: Forged power for the modern player
That’s not a simple aesthetic tweak; it requires a proprietary process to make plating titanium possible. The result is a clean, premium look that elevates the appearance without altering the feel or performance.
This model is ideal for players who like the original Ti Fusion’s shape, performance and feel but want something a bit sharper in the bag. If you’re the type who appreciates the finer details, the Plated Fusion delivers that showroom finish without sacrificing any of the performance benefits.
What stood out most in my time at ECPC wasn’t just the numbers; it was how well these irons deliver on their promise for the right player.
The Ti Fusion 250 offers added launch, forgiveness and speed in a larger profile that makes sense for a lot of golfers, especially those looking for more playable long and mid irons.
The Plated model keeps the compact footprint but adds serious visual appeal without changing the DNA of what makes Ti Fusion so effective.
This expansion of the Apex Ti Fusion family gives fitters more options and players more tools to match their iron to how they deliver the club. And when you combine that tech with the fitting expertise available at places like ECPC, or your local True Spec, you get an iron that doesn’t just look good on paper. It fits.
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Callaway Apex Ti Fusion 250 and Ti Fusion Plated irons are available for pre-order starting Wednesday, July 9, and will be available at retail on Friday, July 25.
Both sets will cost $350 per club.
Ready to find the right Apex Ti Fusion for your bag? Book your fitting with True Spec Golf.
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