The ap2s are tweaked every other year to better and better. Ap2 712 is great feeling iron, but they have weak lofts pw47. Its for those that are seeking a design thats trusted by tour players and packed with distance, forgiveness and superior feel. Titleist did it again and set the bar even higher for 2014 irons. Had 30 min on the range and then played 18 on a fairly tight course the grand del. It says it all that the ap2 model has been rereleased and redesigned over the past decade only slightly. I bought my current driver 4 years ago when my swing and game were in the dumpster. To be honest with you, i wasnt really impressed with the r11 driver at a demo day about 6 months ago. When i bought my vokeys, i went into to the store armed with what works for me had the 5411 bent to 55 and the lie angle 64.
The 718 ap2 doesnt change much, which is exactly how titleist loyalists want it. Much like the titleist 716 ap1 iron, these feature the use of tungsten. Both speed and moi have been maximized to provide total control and distance anyone can. When i was getting fit for the titleist ap2 718 irons we tested the ap3 long irons vs the ap2 long irons. Terry osborne won a new taylormade r11 driver and 3wood.
While distance isnt everything, there wasnt much left for titleist engineers to improve other than the distance the clubs few, as their predecessors, the 714 ap1 irons, were already considered one of the most. The titleist 718 ap1 irons have twofold construction in order to get the best out of the playability. It also comes with some new, lighter, highend stock shafts. Ts3 driver trackman testing and comparison duration.
While the ap3 gave me a little more distance, the dispersion was a little wider and the feel wasnt as. The 716 ap2 irons retain the looks, forged feel and flight characteristics of titleists previous model, while adding 25 percent more tungsten to their design to improve performance on offcenter hits. And, as the iron of choice for jordan spieth, its likely to remain that way. Ap2 irons feature tourproven performance, validated by the best players in the world. Hey all, my current driver is an r11 which has to be 5 or 6 years old at this point.
Ive had the mcs and loved them but when it came down to the nuts and bolts titleist just makes quality products. These irons are played by some of the best in the world a testament to their greatness. The taylormade r11 irons are essentially the tour preferred cb without being forged. The first thing you notice is the oversize heads, which site beautifully behind the ball without looking too chunky. The titleist 716 ap1 irons are a forgiving highend game improvement club that carries on the traditions of previous generations of ap1s introduction. Titleist ap1 irons are advanced performance, multimaterial, dual cavity irons providing great looks, feel, shot control and. The small changes that taylormade introduced with this driver has made for super results. Titleist are keen to not pigeon hole their irons into player categories, instead they insist they prefer to fit the iron to the player rather than vice versa. Titleist ap2 712 3pw iron set with steel shafts dedicated to providing serious golfers with the highest performing equipment in golf, titleist introduces the next generation of its groundbreaking advanced performance irons. Here are how the numbers looked on our launch monitor when i hit each titleist iron. When i saw the first r11s commercials talking about how various pga pros picked up yardage with their r11s vs. The decision to go titleist vs ping recently was based on results from a launch monitor. Its in the top 3 bestselling iron sets and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as wilson. Taylormade r11 iron set, rh, kbs stiff steel shaft, 5aw.
Titleist was able to increase the irons moment of inertia moi without. Mark talks about which club might suit your golf game and why. The titleist ap1 is highly coveted by golf fanatics that are willing to make a serious investment into their golf game but need a little more forgiveness. I took my good ole 2007 burner draw ht loft m flex driver this is a loft and maybe 45 length may. Mar 21, 2017 titleist are keen to not pigeon hole their irons into player categories, instead they insist they prefer to fit the iron to the player rather than vice versa. Irons taylormade tour preferred mc irons titleist ap2 714 irons nike vr forged pro. Really did not like the feel and sound of the r11 the cali and titleist both were close in performance. The taylormade r11 irons follow in a long line of irons that are very easy to hit. I am not certain if i owned a set of 710 or 712 models of the ap2 that i would rush out to buy the 714 models, unless i was looking for a bit more height out of my longer irons shots. The new titleist ap2 iron stays true to the design mission of advanced performance with feel.
The titleist 716 ap2 irons are defined as a tour proven players iron set. For me, tm floods the market with new drivers and irons every six months or so. See how these two game improvement golf clubs compare as mark hits them and talks about who might get the. See how these two irons compare against each other. Titleist ap2 forged 712 sets the standards of the next generation irons titleist has gone a long way as one of the sought after brand of skilled and highly skilled golfers for golf clubs.
With a loft of 34deg the ap2 is almost a club weaker than some on test so it was never going to challenge on pure distance, but it more than made up for it with forgiveness and. Mar 04, 2014 titleist designers also stayed with the relatively safe color scheme of blacks and greys but still have some graphic affects as many of the ap2 irons offered. Buy the titleist 714 ap2 irons from 2nd swing and get a great deal by trading in your current clubs. Dec 12, 2017 year after year, the titleist ap2 remains a favorite among better players and pga tour players. Ive made a lot of improvement, and this club just doesnt feel like it fits right anymore. The 714s have just a couple minor tweaks that have made them even better. Stock shaft options include true tempers dynamic gold amt. The choice of those who know ap2 irons feature tourproven performance, validated by the best players in the world.
I did a lot of research on the multiple shaft options since i dont have anywhere close to hit each one of them, but. Dont need to be a pro like famousdavis to hit this club well. Taylormade r11 iron set golf club for sale online ebay. Find out if titleist s ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game. Since you normally dont have a known authentic club to compare to, lets get. The look of the 718 ap2 is a huge part of its appeal. If held side by side with an authentic club, it will be easy to identify the counterfeit golf club.
New titleist 718 ap3 irons provide players with fast and forgiving performance, all in a player preferred shape for control and solid feel. Mar 02, 20 ap2 712 is great feeling iron, but they have weak lofts pw47. I did a lot of research on the multiple shaft options since i dont have anywhere close to hit each one of them, but so far i dont think u can go wrong with a titleist. Titleist 718 series ap1, ap2, ap3, cb, mb and tmb irons. I replaced my old iron set tommy armour 845s this year with titleist 718 ap1 iron set. This counterfeit grip was a design used on taylormade irons from several. Titleist ap2 712 3pw iron set with steel shafts dedicated to providing serious golfers with the highest performing equipment in golf, titleist introduces the next generation of its groundbreaking advanced. The r11s has more versatility and a bigger club head than last years model. Wardlow, ted bennett, steve nivin and alan hedgepeth each won 4 dozen personalized titleist pro v1 golf balls. During our test of the titleist 718 ap3 see flightscope report below, jon averaged a 91. The allnew 718 ap3 irons truly represent the best of both worlds. While the ap3 gave me a little more distance, the dispersion. The longer irons have hollow bodies while the mid and shorter irons have an undercut. Ap1 vs g25 clubs, grips, shafts, fitting the sand trap.
The 714s have just a couple minor tweaks that have made them. I took my good ole 2007 burner draw ht loft m flex driver this is a loft and maybe 45 length may make it a borderline r flex club and did a sidebyside comparison with three 10. See how the two great golf clubs match up and compare. November 2019 tracy drott won a new titleist ts driver and a dozen exp balls. Everything weve learned from creating and advancing our ap1 and ap2 irons merged to create our longest, fastest players iron ever. Very long and almost always on the fairway or close. The dcis hit dead straight the lie board verified to set them back to spec. The titleist 716 ap2 iron is a supercharged version of the titleist 714 ap2 iron. Now if it was ap1 vs taylormade tour preferred forged iron id say different. The choice of those who know ap2 irons feature tourproven. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts. These irons are played by some of the best in the world a testament to their.
Their forged construction 1025 carbon steel and reinforced. Mark crossfield hits the two irons from taylormade golf that are catching all the headlines. Paul wuerdeman won a custom set of titleist 712 ap2 irons. Sep 22, 2015 titleist s changes to the 716 ap1 irons has made them, without a doubt, the longest, most forgiving irons in company history. Check out our counterfeit titleist ap2 iron set post as an example of. New titleist 718 ap2 irons deliver tourproven performance for consistent distance, with player preferred looks, sound, and pure forged feel. See how these two game improvement golf clubs compare as mark hits. The r11 irons also use taylormades inverted cone technology. Both speed and moi have been maximised to provide total control and distance anyone can.
Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. The 2011 taylormade r11 driver generated a lot of buzz, and the 2012 taylormade. While the ap3 gave me a little more distance, the dispersion was a little wider and the feel wasnt as pure so we stuck with the ap2s in the long irons. Page 2 of 5 ap2s or taylormade mcs posted in golf equipment. Ive made a lot of improvement, and this club just doesnt feel. Sep 15, 2017 718 ap2 for the better golfer that wants to shape shots, but wants forgiveness. Specialized in speed a hollowblade construction combined with l.
Mark crossfield hits with the titleist ap2 and the taylormade mc forged irons in this hit off. Progressive weighting the long irons have a low center of gravity for easier ability to launch higher and carry farther, while the short irons have the cg positioned higher for a flatter, more workable trajectory that most players prefer. To some who cares and to others 7 or 8 yards in picking a stronger lofted club to get there. Titleist ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible performance. Its in the top 3 bestselling iron sets and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as wilson staff c300 forged or titleist 718 tmb.
Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts items including logo overruns from adams, adidas, ben hogan, callaway, cleveland, club glove, cobra, footjoy, mizuno, never compromise, nike, odyssey, ping, sun mountain, taylormade. Titleist 716 ap2 irons titleist custom golf club options titleist offers an extensive selection of shafts, grips, specifications and other customization options to help you perform to your potential. The titleist ap2 line has become one of the more desirable clubs on the market. To some who cares and to others 7 or 8 yards in picking a stronger. Had 30 min on the range and then played 18 on a fairly tight course the grand del mar. I found that the 845s irons had 4 degrees of separation on almost all clubs, the ap1 irons had 3, 4 and 5 degrees of separation, increasing with higher number clubs. Titleist designers also stayed with the relatively safe color scheme of blacks and greys but still have some graphic affects as many of the ap2 irons offered. Taylormade m2 tour irons is a very popular and one of the most expensive options. The titleist ts2 driver is slightly longer overall, at 45. Bring an added edge to your game with the limited run allblack editions of the 718 ap3 irons. The longer irons have hollow bodies while the mid and shorter irons have an undercut cavity which titleist says will provide the best combination of distance trajectory for each individuallydesigned iron. Progressive weighting the long irons have a low center of gravity for easier ability to launch higher.
Played with a full set of m2s with regular stock shafts in san diego last week. Titleist ap2 irons taylormade mc forged irons youtube. Hi, i am stuck between ap1, or ap2 or mixed set, i am a 12 handicap, but i have a solid swing that looks like it belongs more to a 5 handicap, i am a good ballstriker most of the time and my current flight is a medium draw, i rarely take a divot because i sweep the ball, i also hit the ball far for both my age and handicap although i like the ap2 s a lot, i am 15yrs old and have to pay for my. Its for those that are seeking a design thats trusted by tour players and packed with. The titleist ap2 712 irons were really good and i still played them regularly until the titleist ap2 714 irons came, these are now my gamer set. The new m1 and m2 woods and m2 irons were the second generation of the respective clubs while the m1 iron was something we hadnt seen at all before. Complete guide to identify counterfeit golf clubs golf club.
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