The 718 AP1 certainly don’t disappoint from a shelf appeal point of view. Now Titleist has readdressed the situation with the T Series. The results were very similar, AP1's were slightly longer about 5 yards. So the pitching wedge is 43˚, then there’s a 48˚ wedge and 53˚ gap wedge. I tried AP1, 2 and 3 last year at a national golf store and got best numbers and tightest dispersion with AP2's even though fitter didn't even want to give them to me as a high handicapper (don't actually have a handicap … Equipment counts courtesy of Darrell Survey. Great rant. Call me:
Twitter: http://bit.ly/1CdnUbh There is still the progressive offset that reduces as the irons get shorter and all the helps to give a better player feel to the AP1 irons even though they are targeted at the 6-18 handicap range. The AP2's fit my eye much better and I have not noticed much of a difference in forgiveness. Balls. I have played the 716 AP1 irons for the best part of two years now so was really looking forward testing their successors.. At the launch event I had a brief introduction to the product from the guys at Titleist, before heading to the range … All Golf Balls; Pro V1; Pro V1x; Pro V1x Left Dash; AVX; Tour Speed; Tour Soft I felt the clubhead looked to large at address. GolfWRX staff has had a chance to hit and study the Titleist … Amazon Kindle: http://amzn.to/1Fu9hnA Let’s be honest, you’re buying a premium product if you’re purchasing … I went into my fitting eyeing up the AP2 and AP3 but my fitter just couldn’t make a case for using anything other than AP1. Titleist has changed up their naming conventions. I started playing AP2-712 when I had an 11.5 index. For some added forgiveness in the clubs where you are more likely going to need it, consider a mixed set. Everything we’ve learned from creating and advancing our AP1 and AP2 irons merged to create our longest, fastest player’s iron ever. … Originally bought AP1's for the extra forgiveness. The 2019 and 2020 Titleist T-Series irons: On August 30th, the Titleist T-Series T100 (AP2 replacement), T200 (AP3 replacement), and T300 (AP1 replacement) will hit retail stores, and what will be waiting for golfers is an iron line that will satisfy on multiple levels.. Just wondered what others peoples opinions were of which to go with? I am over 60 now. Totally agree....in the combination of longer irons mixed set. FYI, my index is at 8.3 right now. So, go for the extra forgiveness on the irons you have more difficulty with. +1 (704) 208-7313, Copyright 2021 FullSail Marketing - All rights reserved, Titleist 718 AP1 irons review – mid-handicap testing. It’s the … After a brief introduction to the product from the guys at Titleist, I headed to the range for a fitting with product specialist Tim Baker. Having gone into the fitting convinced I should go for the AP1's, as you can never have too much forgiveness. The idea was to create a set of irons that were forgiving but offered the distance and feel of a players iron. GL, Equipment counts courtesy of Darrell Survey. Golf Balls. Titleist are quietly confident that the AP1 will outsell the AP2 and with the 712 version of the Titliest AP1 … Titleist’s changes to the 716 AP1 irons has made them, without a doubt, the longest, most forgiving irons in company history. After a brief introduction to the product from the guys at Titleist, I headed to the range for a fitting with product specialist Tim Baker. I shot a 78 and should have shot lower (missed at least two birdie putts inside of 8 feet). T300 are meant for mid handicap golfers that want … We have hollow body long irons for more distance and forgiveness and undercut cavity mid and short irons to offer a bit more control. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. To play your best golf, you need the best equipment. ©2020 Acushnet Company. The all-new 718 AP3 irons truly represent the best of both worlds. The AP1 irons. Making center contact consistently on an 8 iron isn't as difficult as doing so with a 4 iron. I don't try to shape the ball at my current level. And for the first time the AP1s were the best-sellers after the 716 launch. Titleist 718 AP1 irons review – NCG verdict. michael@thegolftutorials.com. While distance isn’t everything, there wasn’t much left for Titleist engineers to improve other than the distance the clubs few, as their predecessors, the 714 AP1 … Since I bought my AP2s, I went from a 13 handicap to as low as a 4 handicap… Your email address will not be published. I have played the 716 AP1 irons for the best part of two years now so was really looking forward testing their successors. I couldn't play the AP1's for the same reason as Jay S. The top line and overall size was too big and not much of a difference in forgiveness. The lone cast model is the AP1. Then I had a chance to hit some shots out on the course and interview Steve Pelisek, Titleist’s president of golf clubs. I already knew that Ian … Mitsubishi MRC Tensei Red (graphite). Personally, I like the idea of getting better with practice and play to lower the HC, thus growing into the AP2 and out of the AP1. I hit the AP3, AP1, AP2, TMB, and my old AP2s which were 4 deg flat w stiff shaft. At address they look user-friendly with a thicker top line and more offset than the AP3 and AP2. My hybrids to irons to wedges are all distance gapped perfect with the setup I have. (GOLF FITNESS) 3 Simple Drills For Thoracic Spine Extension, Kick the Balls | Alan Black | Talks at Google, Detailed Instructions League Invite Table, Golf Club Review – Wilson Staff FG Tour V4 Irons, Disc Golf European 2015 – Finnish YLE TV2 National TV Broadcast (International simulcast), Jackass: The Movie (9/10) Movie CLIP – Golf Course Airhorn (2002) HD, Billionaire Builds Golf Wonderland In His 39-Acre Backyard | Green Fees | Golf Digest, Mark Crossfield & Lee Westwood – Best Driving Tips at Close House | British Masters Host 2017, Thomas Beach Vacations, Golf Vacations, and Real Estate, Golf clash 104: How to use curl in 2 minutes, Contact Info:
However, after a few range sessions I ended up returning them for AP2's. Love my AP2s and wish I could hit an AP2 4i like I do my AP2 8i, but I can't, at least not consistently. PUSH YOUR GAME TO NEW HEIGHTS Launch it high … As a senior golfer it probably was not the smart decision but my handicap has gone from 9.2 … More information can be found on the Titleist website. I love the look of a smaller blade, but, I am also a realist. The AP1's launched higher and (should) be more forgiving. Titleist 718 AP1 irons review – The technology. I currently use a Ping G400 Crossover as a substitute for a 4-iron as I hit a 4 hybrid too high and a bit too far (big gap from 5-iron and too close to 3 hybrid). I felt the clubhead looked to … Titleist 718 AP3 irons – First impressions. However, after a few range sessions I ended up returning them for AP2's. The new range of 718 irons from Titleist has been spilt into two distinct categories with three new tour irons and three new game improvement irons. My fitter however marginally recommended the AP2's given my swing speed and ball striking with a view to grow into the AP2's as I hopefully lower handicap. Explore the stories that follow to find out what it takes to be a Titleist. The same boat, playing 716 AP1 w/95 recoil reg 17 handicap. I was striking the ball 8/10 at best but never saw the carry dropping below 140 yards. I definitely didn’t have my best stuff on the day but in a way that highlighted the strength of these irons. I committed to myself that I would practice at the range at least once a week and seek the … I am left handed and 33 years old with a handicap of 8. Photos of the new 2019 and 2020 Titleist T100 irons. I was fitted this way. I love the look, feel and workability of my AP2 716s, PW-6i, but in the longer irons, I use AP1 716s, all with the same shaft and specs. Titleist 718 AP1 … These clubs had a lot to live up to because I loved the looks and the performance of the 716 AP1. That came at no surprise to me. In 2013, Titleist’s 712 AP1 irons — the company’s largest, most forgiving model — became the best-selling Titleist iron in the marketplace, generating 51 percent of the company’s iron sales. Today I had a fitting for new irons with the view of getting either AP1's or AP2's. Avalon Golf Club is one of the most unique and beautiful golf clubs in the state of Washington. (But, heck, that's what they make the 816H for!). This was highlighted further when I hit the AP2 irons as an 8/10 strike with those carried about 130 yards. But it's all what looks better fella better to the eye, just hate to see ya go out of a pricey investment. But at the same time they are not offensive in anyway and think even single figure players will be more than happy staring down at these. The AP1 and AP3 irons mix well due to their forgiveness and stronger lofts, but you must take into consideration than an AP1 seven-iron has 30 degrees … That's why we design, develop, manufacture, and validate golf clubs that are faithful to the Titleist brand promise of innovation, performance, and quality excellence. It’s very likely that the 714 AP1 … The sweetspot is not as big as the AP2s as you would expect but the offset is smaller and this is an iron ideally suited to the low handicap player. There is a lot more loft on the AP2 – 7-iron is 34˚ – so even on a good strike it would be behind the AP1. 716 AP1's or AP2's- 10 Handicap; 716 AP1's or AP2's- 10 Handicap Unfollow Thread. By TUser. For Titleist… Golf Balls. They don’t look bulky, have heaps of style and look far more in line with Titleist’s other 718 irons rather than sticking out like they have done in the past. They also rank among the very best from any manufacturer. That helps counteract the strong lofts – 7-iron is 30˚. Michael Smith
July 07, 2017 at 08:58 PM. I was in a similar situation last year. Excellent. Let along from Titleist, the most prestigious company in golf. I play of 3.9 and I was using Slazenger seve blades,BUT NO MORE. For a new set of irons, anything under $1,000 is pretty rare these days. Update: I spent 3 hours with a Great golf Pro yesterday afternoon. We then followed it up with a comparison of the 718 AP1 vs the 716 AP1 at Saadiyat Beach in Abu Dhabi. source, Your email address will not be published. T300 irons are now the new game improvement irons from Titleist, instead of the previous AP1 name. With the AP1 4-iron I was getting a consistent 180-yards total which is the perfect gapping number for me. There are arguably the best-looking game-improvement irons on the market at the moment. Titleist 718 AP1 irons review – The results. I bought AP2 this year and MB blades and they didnt work. http://digital.nationalclubgolfer.com/, Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1CdFEG0 Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. I'd rather my distance gains be off my Driver and 3 Wood. Titleist 718 AP3 irons were created by combining the power and forgiveness of the manufacturer’s AP1 with the workability of the AP2 range. Titleist 718 AP1 irons review – First impressions. AP3 irons are Titleist’s attempt to create a range … Subscribe to the NCG YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/1x9klFP, Read the new digital magazine for FREE! Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. My handicap was around 14 at the time (I had taken several years off due to injuries, raising children, career, etc.) The AP2's looked noticeably smaller at address but produced a better ball flight and sound off the face. Again, this was not the … Titleist say there should be a little more ball speed on the new AP1 which I can’t really verify at this stage but we will bring you some more ‘dry’ data from testing back at Moor Allerton soon. Another stunning looking iron and straight away you can see that it’s sleeker than the AP1 but it’s not forged like the AP2. Once I got dialled into the right shaft – True Temper AMT Black S300 – the grouping of my shots was really impressive. Went to a Titleist Thursday they told me I fit better in the AP2 with a 105 modus S shaft then the AP3 or my AP1 I've also tested the miz 919 forged and the srxn 785 with the same shaft Titleist … The ones are great, but I think the play here is with you HC already close to single digits that the 2 might be more appropriate. New Titleist 718 AP1 irons provide players with maximum distance and maximum forgiveness, all in the look and feel you've come to expect from Titleist. I totally agree. Required fields are marked *. That's what I did. My fitter said you are to good a ball striker for AP1. Balls. The new Titleist range is cleverly structured but one that can easily catch you out when it comes to gapping. Titleist has done some drastic spring cleaning. All Golf Balls; Pro V1; Pro V1x; AVX; Tour Speed; Tour Soft; Velocity; TruFeel I just received my set of AP1's last week. Haven't registered for Team Titleist yet? The Titleist 716 AP1 irons sit at the top of the leading brand’s range of irons. And it’s exactly what I need them to do to help me shoot better scores. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Once again the AP1 irons are the standout performers in Titleist’s biennial launch according to equipment editor James Savage. Overlooking the picturesque Skagit Valley and offering panoramic views of the Olympic and Cascade … All rights reserved. Then I had a chance to hit some shots out on the course and interview Steve Pelisek, Titleist’s president of golf clubs. Yes, I got a little more distance with the AP1's but I would have had to learn my yardages all over again. I have the AP2's also. The high-density tungsten weighting produces a lower CG for higher launch. So now that the range is sequenced correctly, what we … Technology What’s New? What these irons gave me was a consistent performance even on ropey shots and swings. Which is exactly what they are supposed to do. The T100 replaces the AP2; the T200 comes in for the AP3 and the T300 replaces the AP1. Hi TUser! I cannot decide on the extra forgiveness of the AP1's or the slimmer AP2's. My hitting experience of these clubs came during my fitting on the range at Archerfield. These are defined by not only the shape … Google Play: http://bit.ly/1CdoSEp January 14, 2017 at 06:57 PM
I was playing ap1 irons for the last 3 years and switched to the cb 716 irons last year. In fact I know of at least three single figure players who gamed the 716 AP1. There’s an average of 58.5 grams of tungsten per head, placed low and in the toe of the long and mid irons for more stability. I went straight to the course with my new clubs and didn't even hit range balls first. That would then just leave room for a specialist sand wedge. Peaceful Golf Community Home in Tampa, Florida. Tungsten was the big tech story in the 716 AP1 and it is again a key material in the construction of these irons. They’ve swept out all of their resident iron designs and restocked with four brand-new ones, three forged and one cast. Titleist 718 AP1 Irons Our third high handicap customer selected the Titleist 718 AP1 as his winner, creating a split decision and a clear runner up in the category. Vine: http://bit.ly/1zGNEzA, Get the National Club Golfer app on your mobile: Our Titleist 718 AP1 irons review took place at Archerfield Links during the 718 launch event. I love the AP1… I would generally concur with everything that has been stated here ... just adding that if you are playing more, practicing more or just generally improving as a player, then I would suggest that you go with the AP2's ... they are a terrific club and what I love about my AP2's is the consistent distance control on them and that I can shape my shots pretty well with them. Titleist 718 AP1 irons review – First impressions. I prefer the looks of the AP2 but do not want to give up maximum forgiveness. 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