Golfers now have a vast array of options when filling up their bag, especially when it comes to the longer clubs at your disposal.
Long gone are the days of having a full set of traditional irons that lead into a small selection of woods, as the introduction of hybrids, mini drivers and utility clubs have transformed the possibilities that you have to hand that could even mean you use the driver less.
That latter category - utility - is the most encompassing of terms and Callaway has fully embraced that through the launch of its recently unveiled Apex UT and Apex UW.
The former is an iron that Golfshake's Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall has reviewed here, but the latter is a different kind of club, combining the power of a fairway wood alongside the versatility of a hybrid.
Each of these are sure to intrigue serious and keen players, but which of them is most suitable for your game? Ryan has now tested and reviewed the UW, which he has showcased in a brand new video that you can watch below or directly on YouTube, including a comparison between the two.
But let's first take a glance at the benefits of each club.
What is a Utility Club?
Highly versatile clubs, whether it be a utility iron or utility wood, these bridge the gap between your driver and the rest of your bag, offering greater adaptability with your play off the tee.
Utility irons are typically more forgiving and easier to hit than a traditional long iron, while the utility woods, which are often referred to as hybrids, help you to launch the ball with greater ease and can supplant those harder to hit longer irons.
Many skilled golfers will enjoy the utility iron as it allows for enhanced control and the ability to hit a variety of shots, whether it be off the tee or even from the fairway, but some players may just favour the qualities of something like the UW, which brings together the best qualities of both a traditional wood and modern hybrid.
Benefits of Callaway UT - Utility Iron
The UT benefits from a flexible core design that promotes more face flexure and faster ball speeds across the face. This technology unlocks the face from the sole, allowing for more consistent distance even on off-centre hits, which helps you to attack every shot with greater confidence.
Engineered specifically for utility irons, the Ai Face design of the UT has placed emphasis on superior distance control and spin consistency. This provides advanced precision and responsiveness for shot-shaping and trajectory control.
There is a multi-piece forged hollow body in this iron that has been created to deliver a solid impact feel and sound. It provides a responsive, solid feel with enhanced vibration dampening, meaning that you can enjoy the feedback that top golfers demand without the loss of the forgiveness that you expect from a utility iron.
Benefits of Callaway UW - Utility Wood
Moving on to the UW, which boasts a dynamic, 41g+ tungsten wave structure that positions mass low and forward, which enhances ball speed and launch - particularly on low-face strikes where players tend to lose distance.
There is also a redesigned sole with a stepped geometry that reduces turf interaction, helping to maintain your swing speed through impact and promoting more consistent contact across different lies.
The lightweight carbon construction of this utility wood allows for strategic weight redistribution, creating a more forgiving clubhead while refining launch and spin for greater shot-making control.
It has been designed with input from the world’s best, meaning that the compact, refined shape and neutral face angle inspires confidence at address and delivers workability from tee to turf.
New Callaway Apex UW Review | Utility Wood vs Utility Iron
Ryan has tested out the new Callaway Apex UW utility wood, sharing a full product overview, performance breakdown, and the results from on-course testing. However, for added intrigue, Ryan has also put the UW head-to-head against the Callaway Apex UT utility iron, comparing their feel, flight, and playability, which should help you to choose which is better for your game.
Source: Clark, K. (2025, October 14). Utility iron or utility wood - which is better? Golfshake.com. https://www.golfshake.com/news/view/22134/Utility_iron_or_utility_wood_which_is_better.html