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. With the release of the s55 and the ap2 714 i was torn between one of those sets for next year. The ap1 and ap2 irons with their larger heads and more decorated cavity backs were a break from that tradition. I prefer the ap2 sole with the more preworn leading edge. I got a little more distance and tighter circle with the 718 ap2 s but the miz just felt awesome. Titleist ap2 714 shaft replacementupgrade golf clubs. Titleist 714 ap2 forged irons unveiled recently to tour pros at congressional country club, the highly awaited and anxiously anticipated titleist 714 ap2 irons are now being released outside the pro circuit. A gleaming new driver impresses your pals, but the right ironsthe workhorses. Both felt great but after reading up a bit, it seems like the ap2 is more comparable to the ping. While the ap3 gave me a little more distance, the dispersion was a little wider and the. Compare titleist 716 ap1 and ap2 irons golf monthly. Get fit for your titleist irons by one of 2nd swing s awardwinning fitters and youll start to see the strokes melt away.
Both felt great but after reading up a bit, it seems like the ap2 is more comparable to the ping i20 than the ap1. Why jordan spieth is switching back to his titleist 714 ap2 irons. I moved to the 716 ap2 irons shortly after they came out. Reviews by michael chwasky, mark dee and brendan mohler. The ap2 irons have considerably more forgiveness than expected from a set of titleist irons. I also play with a set of 716 ap1 irons from time to time and see some increase in distance and foregiveness. Narrowed my new driver down to these two brands, any advice on either. Jan 15, 2014 getting ap1s with xp95 shafts as stock is like buying a car with leather upholstery and no upcharge. The i200 is supposedly one of the more forgiving players irons out there. I liked looking down at them and they felt better than the ap1 or g25. 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. These forged irons feature an advanced dual cavity design with innovative tungsten weighting coupled with a tour proven profile with progressive weighting, face thickness and sole widths. Nov 05, 20 rick shiels pga golf coach testing the new titleist ap2 golf irons using state of the art flightscope technology.
When hitting 4 irons, being honest, id rather be looking down at an i25 or an xr pro. D3 is one of the few drivers that is less than the max 460cc. I played well with the ap1 712, but i decided to make a change. The new titleist ap1 irons are aimed at the high to mid handicapper who wants a penty of forgiveness. I actually now have a ball flight that occasionally looks impressive. Mark hits the two irons from a couple of the biggest and most. I am almost sure it will be the ap2 especially with this line rekindling my passion for titleist. 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. Dec 24, 20 to further enhance the irons ball flight, titleist strengthened the lofts of the six iron through gap wedge one degree.
Some irons are built for tourlevel games, but this. Titleist irons have always had a classic look, especially when it comes to their mid and low handicap offerings. Reading quite a few concerns on other forums about distance loss with the 54s compared to the other 2. When i was getting fit for the titleist ap2 718 irons we tested the ap3 long irons vs the ap2 long irons. Titleist 716 ap2 irons titleist custom golf club options titleist offers an extensive selection of shafts, grips, specifications and other customisation options to help you perform to your. I currently have g25s and am looking to upgrade to more of a players iron. Well, i can tell you marty will be hitting his second shots with the ping i25 irons if he again qualifies for the pga championship. Unfollow titleist ap2 irons to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Titleist did it again and set the bar even higher for 2014 irons. Description the titleist ap2 716 forged irons deliver tour proven performance, looks and feel. Ironically, i actually hit the mb better than the cb, and the ap2 gave slightly better launch conditions than the mbs.
Ive hit both into a net with a simulator but i just wanted to get any additional thoughtscomments from the reddit. Thats why pings new i25 long irons are designed more like to the companys gseries irons. Wilson staff fg tour v4 irons more info on the titleist ap2 714 irons. The new titleist ap2 irons are aimed at the mid to low. I think the main difference was that in the clubs with tungsten weighting 7 iron down they added 50% more tungsten weighting, leading to lower center of gravity. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson.
I still have my 714 ap2 irons and use them when traveling by air checking clubs. Completely updated, the new 714 ap2 irons are loaded with new elements and substantial design updates that dramatically enhance the clubs flight, feel and forgiveness. Im liking the look of the new ping gs and the ap1 ap2 ap2 are a bit pricey to be honest. These irons are played by some of the best in the world a testament to their greatness. Ncgs 2015 irons test the results national club golfer. Im not sure if im posting this in the correct forum or not but im going to be getting new clubs relatively soon and over the weekend i hit a ping i20 and a titleist 714 ap1. I have the 714 ap1 irons, my son is a pga pro so i have tried the 716 ap1 the only difference is the 716 is a little longer because they at 2 degrees stronger than the 714 and the heads are a litter bigger which is a little more forgiving. I dont have a perfect swing, yet on my first round with them, i hit 1518 greens in regulation might have been more if i would have kept my driver. After reading dozens and dozens of comments on those new releases i decided to give the brain a rest and lay off the coffee. The ap2 712 irons are similar in many ways, yet there are some new improvements making them absolutely perfect. We compare titleist 716 ap1 and ap2 irons to see where the similarities and differences lie to help you pick the right model for your game. Sep 04, 20 for the rest of us theres the 714 ap series. New titleist 718 ap2 irons deliver tourproven performance for consistent distance, with player preferred looks, sound, and pure forged feel. Traditionally, titleist has produced simple, classicallooking irons with small heads and thin top edges.
Ive hit both into a net with a simulator but i just wanted to get any additional thoughtscomments from the reddit world or people that are more knowledgeable then myself as far as equipment goes. For titleist, the name of the game is precision which means controlling trajectory and distanceto stop the ball as near the pin as possible. It is a blend of many of the previous ping drivers, the low spin of the anser, forgiveness close to the g25 and feel like the i25. Comparing ping i200 vs titleist ap2 716 globalgolf blog. The initial euphoria over the 54s seems to have waned a bit. Wondering if those of you that are gaming 54s have tested them against the i20s or the new ap2s.
Titleist 714 ap2 single iron 4 iron steel stiff left. Ping i25 srixon z 745 taylormade rsi2 titleist ap2 714. Get a great deal on your new or used titleist irons when you trade in your used clubs with one of the best online golf club tradein programs available, right here at. For the first time, all the drivers on the hot list are. Buy new and used titleist 714 ap2 iron set from the best golf shop.
The titleist ap2 714 forged irons delivers tour proven performance, looks and feel. Titleist s best driver yet titleist doesnt rush drivers to the market, but has a calculated plan to introduce a better driver every 2 years, they spend that time. The stronger lofts will encourage a lower ball flight that will increase the distance those clubs travel as well. Titleist 714 ap2 vs titleist 716 ap2 are the 716s worth the extra money. Comparing ap1 716 to ap1 714 irons golf clubs titleist. Titleist 714 ap2 irons, released in 20, are multimaterial forged irons that offer distance with trajectory control and forgiveness with workability in a solid feeling, great looking tourproven design. Unfollow titleist ap2 714 irons to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. And i did not find them to be overly large at address, especially compared to the 714 ap1s.
The ap1 is a particularly curiosity at least as far as titleist irons go. No iron makes technology look as beautiful as this. They just go straight, even if the strike isnt dead center. Ap2 s also carrying the advanced cg height progression to create amazing distance control. Apr 29, 2014 well, i can tell you marty will be hitting his second shots with the ping i25 irons if he again qualifies for the pga championship.
Rick shiels pga golf coach testing the new titleist ap2 golf irons using state of the art flightscope technology. Ap2 712 is great feeling iron, but they have weak lofts pw47. Why jordan spieth is switching back to his titleist 714. Do notice a difference in foregiveness with the 716 ap2 irons. The mizuno and ping both set up beautifully square and the mizuno is a very nice looking club head at address. Mark hits the two irons from a couple of the biggest and most popular golf companies in the world. Dynamic gold is a heavyweight steel shaft with a high flex point that produces a lower, penetrating trajectory with lower spin for control. I just got them last week and ill play them this weekend. Titleists new 714 ap2 irons are as forgiving as the original 712 ap1 irons. Thats a move from the g25s he designed, and a pretty good endorsement.
These irons feature an advanced performance design with forged 1025 carbon steel, coforged tungsten weighting in the heel and toe 37 irons and a lower cg that is better aligned for impact and consistent speeds. I have played the ap2 and hit it fairly well, but im intrigued by the i200 since i am already using ping irons. However, the differences were not as great as one might expect. Additionally, it looks like one of the finest crafted clubs you are going to come across.
Ap1 will go around 7 yards farther then the other titleist. The titleist ap1 irons are perfect for this as they offer a huge sweetspot. Designed to give it more shelf appeal, we like the polished chrome. Jordan spieth carries a plethora of titleist clubs including 714 ap2 irons, a tmb long iron, vokey design sm6 wedges, and a 915d driver. Miller, the northern california senior who still swings well north of 105 mph on his driver likes the fact that he can use a strong shaft in his case an x100 flex and retain control of the ball. The titleist ap2 irons have always been the perfect blend of players and forgiveness. Anyone hit any of the above, im open to suggestions too. Two fitters one at golfsmith the other at roger dunn said ping s55 over several other clubs including mp54, ap2 714 and i20. Powered by breakthrough technology including new max impact they deliver a balance of power and performance, unlike anything weve ever made.
I have the 714 ap1 irons, my son is a pga pro so i have tried the 716 ap1 the only difference is the 716 is a little longer because they at 2 degrees stronger than the 714 and the heads are a litter. Titleist 714 cb irons vs ping s55 irons comparison and. While big and flashy has been the trend with many manufacturers, titleist has stuck to their roots. 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. Oct 18, 20 714 ap2 the 714 ap2 irons were very easy to align, given their bladelike profile. Despite not getting great numbers on the ping, i wonder if it is. Ping i200 vs ap2 716 clubs, grips, shafts, fitting the. While the ap2 irons are bulky by titleist s standards, the ap1 heads are noticeably larger and the top edge is also broader. Jordan spieth is going back to the irons that won him the first two majors of 2015.
Jordan spieth is going back to the irons that won him the first two majors of 2015, which. Before i ordered these irons, i met with the local titleist rep to make sure i. For those of you familiar with the ap2 712 irons you will probably not notice many changes to the 714 series titleist ap2 irons apart from the new shiny look with the titleist logo mirrored in the back of the cavity. Titleist ap2 716 forged iron set 4pw used golf club at. Comparison of the titleist 714 cb irons vs ping s55 irons 2014 by award winning pga professional matthew conner, uk golf tuition breaks. Compared the offset numbers as posted by ping and titleist based on this, the i210 has less offset than the ap2 from 50 to about 67 iron, then, i210 has more offset than ap2. The ap line of irons from titleist are almost like a rite of passage for serious golfers. I thought i would move up to the ap2 714, but it didnt work out like that.
Ap1 vs g25 clubs, grips, shafts, fitting the sand trap. Golf club sets golf irons used ping, taylormade, odyssey. The new titleist ap2 irons are aimed at the mid to low handicapper who wants a. Sl pro 950 stiff shafts and was thinking about switching to something a little bit heavier 120gg just to bring the ball flight lower. While the cbs and mbs remain true to the perceptions of titleist, its conceivable that the release of the 714 ap1 and ap2 could change how some loyalists view the brand. They offer that mix of easy to hit for even a mid handicapper, but performance. My fitting came down to miz mp18 and the titleist 718 ap2 s. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping. The 714s have just a couple minor tweaks that have made them even better. Oct 30, 2014 the titleist 714 ap2 became an instant gamer for me and is one of the best performing irons i have hit. 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. Ping mizuno pxg cobra cleveland adams srixon strata nike wilson staff clearance clearance. Titleist golf clubs low prices, money back guarantee.
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