Titleist T300 vs Callaway Apex 21 DCB Review & Specs 2023

Titleist T300 vs Callaway Apex 21 DCB Review & Specs 2023

Game improvement irons tend to carry with them a stigma.

They are seen as sacrificing performance for forgiveness while maintaining maximum distance.

The Leading Manufacturers, however, are certainly doing their best to change that though. Cases in point: Callaway and Titleist.

While the Titleist T300 and the Callaway Apex 21 DCB are considered game improvement irons, they sport features that sort of blur the category lines.

In the following review, we will be telling you everything you need to know about these iron sets.

Titleist T300 Vs Ping G425 Overview

Titleist T300

When you think of Titleist, you probably don’t instantly think of game improvement irons.

Still, the AP1 series has been a great success for them and the newer T300’s carry on that torch.

The T300’s improve on the feel and look at address of their past game improvement irons.

Callaway Apex 21 DCB

The Callaway Apex 21 DCB irons are an update to the standard Apex 21’s.

With a wider sole and more offset, these are definitely irons that were designed with higher handicap players in mind.

So they are very forgiving but still offer great ball speed in the longer irons.

T300 Key Features

The Titleist T300’s were made for improved sound and feel.

They see to this by utilizing an elastomer insert in the longer irons to dampen vibration and mute sound common in cavity back irons.

They also feature tungsten inserts in the toes, a thin top line and less offset than previous models.

Apex 21 DCB Key Features

The Callaway Apex 21 DCB irons are the first Callaway irons to feature Flash Face architecture.

As opposed to the T300’s the Apex 21 DCB’s have a wider sole.

They sport a cavity back design and forged carbon steel construction.

The Titleist T Family

The Titleist T line also includes the T200 which, also has a forged face design.

The T100’s have a tour inspired shape and profile which, is more pleasing to the eye at point of address.

The T400’s are possibly the most forgiving in the family.

They feature perimeter heel/toe weighting for higher MOI.

The Apex Family

On the other side, you have the Apex family which, consists of the Apex 21 standard and the Apex 21 Pro.

All three iron sets feature Callaway’s Flash Face technology.

The Apex DCB sports the widest sole and an enhanced head shape, for high handicappers looking to improve.

The Standard is aimed at mid handicappers and the Pro irons are aimed at low handicappers.

Loft Comparison

	Titleist T300 Loft	Callaway Apex 21 DCB Loft
4 iron	20°	20°
5 iron	23°	23°
6 iron	26°	26°
7 iron	29°	30°
8 iron	33°	34°
9 iron	38°	38°

Titleist T300 Options

• True Temper AMT red shaft
• Mitsubishi Tensei AV Red AM2 shaft
• Light, amateur, regular and stiff flexes

Callaway Apex 21 DCB Options

• True Temper Elevate ETS 85 Steel shaft
• UST Mamiya Recoil Dart 65 Graphite shaft
• Light, regular and stiff flexes

Length & Lie Comparison

 

	Titleist T300 Lie/Length	Callaway Apex 21 DCB Lie/Length
4 iron	61/38.50”	60.5/38.75”
5 iron	62/38”	61.25/38.125”
6 iron	62.5/37.50”	62/37.50”
7 iron	63/37”	62.5/37”
8 iron	63.5/36.50”	63/36.50”
9 iron	64/36”	63.5/36”

Who is Each Set for?

Titleist T300

This one is pretty easy. All you have to do is square up and look down at these irons.

The Titleist T300 irons definitely have a players look with a thin top line and minimal offset.

They’re going to be more for your lower handicap players, looking to become mid to low handicappers.

Callaway Apex 21 DCB

The Callaway Apex 21 DCB irons are going to look more pleasing and be more forgiving for higher handicap players.

They have more pronounced offset and a wider sole to increase forgiveness.

These are more for your 12 and up handicap players.

Composition Comparison

Both of these iron sets feature tungsten weighting.

The T300’s sport a rear badge that holds an elastomer insert to dampen sound and vibration.

The Apex 21 DCB irons feature a forged carbon steel construction and Callaway’s urethane microsphere injection to enhance sound and feel.

Performance Comparison

The Callaway Apex 21 DCB irons were definitely more forgiving.

They were easier to square up with and the Flash Face Cup design works to expand the sweet spot.

The stronger lofts in the mid to short irons also help to improve launch compared to the T300’s.

We also really liked the forged feel of the Apex 21 DCB’s. The T300’s had a lively and responsive face.

We were getting good ball speed with the longer irons.

The shorter irons are where these irons shine, though. They were great for attacking the pin for strategic green placement.

Price Comparison

Depending on where you buy from, the Titleist T300 irons can cost anywhere from around $630 to $875.

The Callaway Apex 21 DCB irons general retail for about $1200.

Titleist T300 Pros & Cons

Pros:

• They sport a more player friendly look
• Great on approaches
• Tungsten weights in the toe for increased MOI
• They perform very consistently
• Polymer core dampens unwanted vibration
• They produce surprisingly straight shots

Cons:

• The longer irons lack workability
• They don’t feel as nice as the Apex 21 DCB’s
• Not great for high handicap players
• Weaker mid iron lofts than the Apex 21 DCB’s

Overall Score: 95/100

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Callaway Apex 21 DCB Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Great feel from the forged carbon steel
• More forgiving
• Better for high handicap players
• Stronger lofts
• Very large sweet spot
• True game improvement irons

Cons:

• Significantly more expensive than the Titleist T300
• They don’t play quite as long as the Titleist T300’s
• Not great for more advanced players
• Spin rate is low

Overall Score: 95/100

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Final Assessment

Both of these iron sets provide tremendous value – just for different types of players. High handicappers are certainly going to want to go with the Callaway Apex 21 DCB’s.

Lower handicap players would feel more at ease with the Titleist T300’s. They have a players look and perform better in the short game. So take a fearless inventory of your game then check these iron sets out for yourself!