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Callaway Elyte irons, hybrids: 5 things to know about the 2025 lines

By: Ryan Noll
January 2, 2025
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Callaway Elyte irons and hybrid.

For 2025, Callaway is releasing three Elyte hybrid models and four Elyte iron models.

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The new year brings fresh new offerings from Callaway, and the all-new Elyte irons and hybrids are packed with game-sharpening technology for players of all abilities. Each model is designed to improve ball speed, forgiveness, acoustics and feel.

Let’s dive in — with 5 things you need to know about the new lines.

1. There is a model for every player type

Callaway is releasing four new Elyte irons in 2025, each offering a unique blend of forgiveness, distance and shot-shaping workability. First, here is some of the tech shared across all models:

—Speed Frame Construction with urethane microspheres for better sound and feel

—Ai10x Face, featuring 10x more control points than the Ai Smart Face. This means faster ball speeds, tighter shot dispersion, and a more optimized launch across more contact points.

—Tri-sole configuration that reduces friction through impact for more consistent results.

A closer look at each Elyte iron model:

Each Elyte iron model is designed to address different game-improvement needs. The standard Elyte iron promotes a mid-launch/low-spin ball flight for golfers with moderate to faster swing speeds. It’s built for distance, consistency and added control for shot-shaping.

The Elyte model. Callaway

The “HL” in Elyte HL stands for High Launch, and this model offers more loft and Ai tuning for an increased launch angle. It’s perfect for players with moderate swing speeds who need more carry distance and improved stopping power on the green

Elyte X has an oversized profile compared to the standard Elyte, with increased offset, sole width and a thicker topline for superior forgiveness.

Elyte X Callaway

The line’s fourth option — Elyte Max Fast — is the most game-improvement-focused model, designed for golfers with slow-to-moderate swing speeds. Its lightweight design helps boost ball speed and forgiveness across the set.

2. Don’t overlook the tri-sole

When it comes to new iron technology, the focus often lands on the face and cavity, but Callaway has put significant thought into sole design. The Elyte line features a sharper leading edge and chamfered trailing edge for cleaner contact. At the same time, the mid-section bounce adds forgiveness, making it easier to strike the ball solidly.

3. More urethane means better feel

While distance and playability are key, feel plays a major role in the Elyte iron line. Callaway says it has incorporated up to 20 percent more urethane in the Speed Frame design, which results in a more buttery, forged-like feel — think less like a cast iron and more like a premium blade.

4. Hybrids compliment the lineup

Callaway’s new Elyte hybrids are built for versatility, catering to both competitive players and weekend warriors alike. They feature the Ai10x Face for faster ball speeds and enhanced accuracy, plus an OptiFit hosel for greater customization.

The standard Elyte hybrid comes with adjustable heel-toe weighting via 3-gram and 13-gram aluminum weights, allowing for a neutral or draw-biased ball flight. This hybrid offers a mid-high launch with mid-low spin.

For golfers seeking a larger shape and added draw bias, the Elyte X hybrid also includes adjustable heel-toe weighting and an OptiFit hosel for ball-flight tuning.

Callaway Elyte X and Elyte Max Fast hybrids.
Elyte X (left) and Elyte Max Fast hybrids. Jack Hirsh/GOLF

Finally, the lightweight Elyte Max Fast hybrid also comes with adjustable heel-toe weighting and a shallow face design for increased forgiveness and a higher launch angle with moderate spin.

5. Choosing the right iron/hybrid mix is easy

With so many iron and hybrid options, it may seem daunting to choose the right combination, but Callaway makes it easy. Simply select models that complement one other within the same product line. For example, Elyte irons pair seamlessly with Elyte hybrids, as do Elyte X irons with Elyte X hybrids, and so on.

All models are available for pre-sale Friday, Jan. 17, and at retail on Friday, Feb. 7.

Elyte Irons will retail for $900 for each six-piece set while all three Elyte hybrids will be $299.99.

Want to overhaul your bag for 2025? Find a fitting location near you at True Spec Golf.

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