To plug this gap to the real wedges Titleist also offer a W1 wedge at 50 degrees or you can go for a 50 degree Vokey SM4 wedge, which is probably a better call. just got my custom AP2s this week. With some practice, I had luck hitting knock down 7-iron shots, but I didnt completely conquer the wedge. The Titleist 714 AP2 became an instant gamer for me and isone of the best performing irons I have hit. On the course, I struggled with distance control at first. Why no shaft options? I tried out a set of Taylormade SpeedBlades, and Ping G25 also. All GI designs aim to help golfers increase distance, but the AP1s might be the best at producing playable trajectories and (heres the key) a somewhat traditional feel. Lost about 1 club distance and even good hits distance was all over the map. Ball flight was much lower than I would have expected (not super low, just not much different than my 7 iron) I thought, whoa, thats not what I expecteddid it againanother CRACK and the ball just flew. 2021 Acushnet Company. Please sign in to comment; Dino J. Dino J Burnaby, BC. #3 21 39" 60 0.160 0. The TW737-Vs, with theirslightly larger shape and stronger lofts, could be perfectfor the player ready to move from game-improvement irons to better players irons or for those those looking for more forgiveness in a forged set. M2 loft = 28.5 View the Custom Options Book Shaft Performance Guide. You can optionally register them there as well! Besides being married to the same wonderful woman for more than 40 years, father to two great kids and grandfather to 2.5-plus more, I am a dedicated, life-long golfer. Honma built a 3-11 iron set, standard length, 0.5-degrees upright with Golf Pride New Decade Multi-Compound grips andtwo wraps of tape. Went for my fitting session. What is this 2001? The only thing I didnt like is that I have to wait for them to be delivered Cant wait to get them !! Another slight change is an even better feel. GM Pelisek talks 714 irons and how to be serious golfer. The new set is 1.5 inches longer (I am 62) and 3 up with True Temper Regular Flex R300 XP95 Shafts and midsize grips. The feel of the Titleist AP2 is as good as it gets. Love the feel of them but not seeing much distance gain over previous Cleveland irons. They just doesnt look like GI clubs, and they dont play like other game-improvement irons, either. Waited for the ball to come down and WTH, with the roll out it was 5-8 yards longer than balls hit with M1, and that is with a few toe shots. December 29, 2016 at 07:32 PM For a committed blade fan, the following may seem somewhat surprising: I found the 714 AP1s a joy to play. Not too long heel to toe and toplines were not that distracting. I even went under par for 9 holes, which isnt bad for a -7 handicapper. True Temper Dynamic Gold steel shaft available in Regular Stiff X-Stiff. Titleist offers an extensive selection of shafts, grips, specifications and other customization options to help you perform to your potential. The AP1 short irons are 2 degrees stronger than their AP2 counterparts. It felt much more smooth and solid as the M2 had a clicky, cheap feel. I was able to get fit for them at the TPI Oceanside facility in California. All responses were followed by, I dont think Id be ready for forged clubs.. Both clubs launch the ball high but I would not say they balloon. 'Jailbreak for irons' adds ballspeed and stability. I had 160 yards to the pin, with 150 yards covering the water and 175 yards to the water at the back of the green. Please agree to the Terms and Conditions. Titleist Mens AP2 714 Irons. There is very minimal offset and the length of the club head from heel to toe isjust right. Enter any Giveaway, and we select winners randomly. Money well spent. Are they blades? I did notice that the soles finish did scratch pretty easily. You make very club available. And I did not find them to be overly large at address, especially compared to the 714 AP1s. If I had my druthers I would put the M1 in the bag as it stands now. Since their introduction in 2007, the AP2 series has been almost synonymous with players irons. Previous AP2 models have been recognized as a leader in combining feel and control without sacrificing distance. My first impression of them is that they look really sharp. Each of the TW737 models have the same minimal amount of offset, creating a relatively straight edge from the shaft out to the toe. Titleist Mens AP2 714 Irons feature: Set includes: #3 thru PW (46) #4 thru PW (46) #4 thru W1 (50) Available separately: W1 (50) More carry distance from higher launching, low center of gravity long irons and thicker face, flatter launching short irons Solid feel through the set from the progressive center of gravity (lower in the long irons) Agreed !!! I was hoping I would hit the M1 better since I like the appearance better, but that was not the case. Ordered them with kbs regular flex. Spin was lower, but I was also seeing slightly more draw bias to my shots. I had two 3 puts on the front 9 and shot a 41. Titleist 714 AP1 Iron Set. Everything about the shotfelt perfect. Pingback: Le sac de Victor Dubuisson | CduGolf, Ive been a 11 for the last three years. But I could see how some people may like how they frame the ball. I really don't know why, except to say that it seemed to coincide with Jordan Spieth's decision in 2016 to play with the 714 AP2's rather than the 716 version -- until recently. Do you already play with Titleist golf clubs? Being the intelligent golf-equipment users they are, GoflWRX Members are able to provide the most-informed and unbiased reviews on the Internet. Category: Game-Improvement Irons. During the heat of the summer here in NE Ohio I usually play the thinner soled AP2 for better contact on tighter lies and dont need as much distance with more roll, but the rest of the year, its the AP1and the 714 AP1 feels like a forged club. In each corner of the longer irons high density tungsten, which is very heavy for its size, is placed further out towards the heel and toe of the iron to increase the MOI and this makes the long irons much more forgiving than previous versions. Presently playing Ping i3 blades but looking to upgrade to something more forgiving. Again for the blade length, the 714 AP2 is one of the highest MOI irons in the market and even for low single figure players this is going to give benefits. We were both fitted. For the past 8 years I have been playing the 735 CM models. The Topgolf Blue Flag Challenge: Can you go 5-for-5 from 155 yards? . Cleveland TA7 loft = 33.5. Had a tendency to hit toward the toe, but also hit the ball all over the face. Estimated Delivery Thu 1/19 - Mon 1/23. Buttery feel on contact, same accuracy, higher ball flight, incredibly easy to get the ball in the air. Ive found that in the short irons, my distances are all over the map. The AP2s. The design is great in and of itself, and it also makes it easier to play a Tour World combo set. I played cavity back cast irons for 30 years (several DCI models & Tommy Armour 845s) I am 62 and have lost a lot of distance over the years, so I decided to try forged clubs. This has been an excellent move as well. How big is Fed-Specs Co? For Giveaways we give away everything from golf clubs to golf balls to GPS units all it takes is a forum name. Distance and performance: Our range has a slight incline up the length of the range, so specific yardage gains or losses were difficult to measure. Not digging the black paint on the AP2. The AP2 line has gone from a slightly hollow feeling iron to a really solid sensation at impact. The 714s have just a couple minor tweaks that have made them even better. Hope this helps. Sensicore?!?! This years model were both better in my eyes. I could not be more ready for the 2014 golf season and to see how these can help improve my game! I went with this set in a 4-GW combo. These are both beautiful clubs. Consistent speed on miss-hits from the high moment of inertia design for better distance control. Weakest part of my game for the past few years has been my long and sometimes mid-irons. The tungsten weights are removed in the short irons, and the face is a little thicker which raises the CoG. Thanks for the info. Titleist AP irons are precision engineered for optimum flight and distance, with increased forgiveness to help you hit it close. Those arent big numbers, but they are an improvement. In this Testing Thread, we selected 75 members to test a TaylorMade M1 2017 7-iron and TaylorMade M2 7-iron. I was surprised that the M2 was the winner in this brief session. Hi Todd for some reason, Titleist changed their website to remove the specs on the 714 AP2. An innovative co-forged construction with high density tungsten low and on the perimeter increases moment of inertia for speed on off-center hits. The AP1 irons will sell for $799 with True Tempers XP 95 steel shafts, and$999 with Mitsubishi Kuro Kage 65 graphite shafts. Should I go with 714 AP1S or 2s? The 9-iron had the biggest gap, but the TW737-Vs is also 2 degrees stronger. I hit it much more consistent and accurate.When it comes to distances, there wasnt much change, maybe a couple yards tops. They were both a little to big IMO, as I am currently bagging Mizuno MP-68s. In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I am the academic mentor for the Newman Jet's men's basketball and women's golf teams. I had a hard time choosing between the MP54 and the 712-AP2 but, the new 714 AP2s are simply a joy to strike and I was able to carry the long irons 5-10yds further. I need also to applaud the stock True Temper XP 95 shafts both my the 714 AP1 and AP2 irons came equipped with. By Todd S. Does anyone know were I can find AP2 714 Specs? It was the best fitting Ive ever had. You are now anofficial member of IGR. I think someone like myself (9 index) still doesnt have the ball striking ablility to use the AP2 as it was designed and would be more of an ego thing. The forged feel comes through even better with the AP2 714 irons. The M2 definitely felt better for me and I felt more confident with it in my hands. I was fit for these on a Trackman at the TPI Oceanside facilities and have hit them on myFlightscopeindoors here at home. When I was first learning to play the game, my father made it clear to me that throwing golf clubs was an insult to the game in general and my game tools, in particular. Titleist has long supported lefties in a way no other OEM has. I ordered my 5-P irons in the AP2 714 model and the 3-4 irons in the AP1 T14 model. Ive had my S55 irons since they came out. Compare Titleist Irons Stock Shaft and Grip NIPPON NS PRO 950 GH Flexes: R, S Weight: 94.5g, 98g Torque: 2.0 Launch: High True Temper AMT Tour White Flexes: S300, Weight: 107g-130g (S300, 3-W) Torque: 2.2-1.6 Launch: Low Golf Pride Tour Velvet White Update My Bag Not a Team Titleist Member? The 2s are more of a players iron; youve got to have game to consistently hit them. Honma might not be the first name most Americans think of when they think of forged irons. Ball SHOT off the face, loud crack (didnt care for it, but not too bad) and ball just kept rising and rising but didnt balloon. Good looking club overall, and great distance. Standard length clubs are used by many taller pro golfers. Great club. All Rights Reserved. Will continue to test, what a treat to compare the two irons. The 718, although it has the Titleist click, feels like a solid one piece iron. By Todd S. Does anyone know were I can find AP2 714 Specs? They still allowed me to hit and strike the ball like I normally do, but with better turf interaction means less chunks and thins. Accuracy really made us smile. Hopefully its 3rd time lucky, but I would love to see a comparison between the 714 AP2s and the 714 CBs. Its competitors don't even approach half of that number. The thing I have had to adjust is that they seem to be one stronger than my old set. for some reason, Titleist changed their website to remove the specs on the 714 AP2. It felt better, flew higher, easier to hit and about 1/2 club longer that my gamer Apex CF16. Cons:Some will find the price point ($150 per club) too high to consider. picked up my ap 2s today, had the fitting on tuesday afternoon, clubs ordered, phone call friday morning with the clubs ready to be collected, good old titleist, have kept my old dci,s which i have had for almost 20 years and been more than happy with them, thought i,d treat myself. Myexpectation going into launch monitor testing was that Id see a flatter trajectory, lower peak height, similar distance and spin, and a decent amount of help on mishits. 10-12 yards longer on average vs my 7 iron, it even had the horsepower to hang with my 6 iron FEEL: Ideal weight and balance; buttery-soft, forged feelthe clubhead does a nice job of masking unwanted vibrations; for some testers, the AP2 714 is the softest, most playable iron theyve felt in a long time. This club launches the ball high, arguably ridiculously so. Used for about 9 holes and one trip to the range. Im a 15 hdcp that strikes the ball OK. Thought the same thing, i just cant see that big of improvement ill stick with my AP2 712 since i did get the KBS Tour shafts in them. Just demod the new 714s and they are both a big jump forward in terms of looks and forgiveness. Used (normal wear), Titleist 718 AP2 forged irons in excellent condition. They are so balanced I stay on plane better and I can feel the weight of the shaft in the backswing instead of all club head weight. I sampled the AP2 at a local range and was all over the place. I have never wanted to spend the money required to play them. The satin finish also removes glare problems at address, and the tastefulness of the AP1 badging avoids the garishness of some other game-improvement clubs. The ball flight appeared to be slightly lower than my current set, with a straight-to-draw flight and similar distances. At least thats how Ive always romanticized it. What surprised me the most is how much alike the two clubs look at address. We played on a very cold windy day. NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! I tried hitting both irons in all different types of on-course situations over a two week period. Titleist T100 Pros & Cons Pros: They can be a bit cheaper They played a bit longer They are a bit more forgiving They feel a bit more solid Higher launch angles Good for players with fast swing speeds Cons: They lack the spin control of the AP2's Not great for slower swing speeds Limited fitting options They don't look as clean at address Does anyone know were I can find AP2 714 Specs? Titleist Tour Velvet grip. Bill is a true golf gear nerd by definition who loves making custom club creations in his garage with tools like sledge hammers, blow torches, and his bare hands. This is a good change and you can really feel this, especially in the shorter irons. The TW737-Vs specs are below. What Titleist has done is progressively change the height of the center of gravity (CoG) throughout the set so as to give the golfer higher launching long irons and lowerlaunching short irons. These are supposed to be as forgiving as the original AP1 so the only problem would be finding the right lofts for gapping. I have my first full season behind me and have been playing all winter still. www.titleist.com//titleist-introduces-new-ap1-and-ap2-irons, Titleist Response to USGA / R&A Distance Insights. 1-selling model. I cant help but think golf would be a whole lot easier, particularly longer courses with long par 3s, with a full set of these in my bag. www.titleist.com//titleist-introduces-new-ap1-and-ap2-irons, Titleist Response to USGA / R&A Distance Insights. A shorter hitter may prefer a slightly hotter iron; a few guys find that off-center hits are penalized and clearly fly shorter than solid strikes. The lines are clean and sharp in some areas and smooth and rounded in others. Not painful, just felt very dead. Didnt get any great distance advantage as compared to my D300. While golf clubs are not designed to be beautiful, they are designed to sell. MINT Srixon z585 Iron Set 4-PW Forged Heads Z 585 Standard Specs. Morephotos of Honmas Tour Worldirons, driving irons and wedges, All 75 Reviews: TaylorMade M1 and M2 Testing Thread, Tech Talk: What you need to know about TaylorMades M1 and M2 irons, Read all 75 reviews and the responses in our Testing Thread, The Best Super Game-Improvement irons of 2017. I was a 14 hdcp when I went to the AP2s three years ago. I really don't know why, except to say that it seemed to coincide with Jordan Spieth's decision in 2016 to play with the 714 AP2's rather than the 716 version -- until recently. These irons offer considerable forgivenesson mishits, and their slightly stronger lofts generate plenty of distance for abetter-player forged iron. - Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Anaheim West Tower 201 S. Anaheim Blvd. PXG 0211 Cor2 4-Gap Iron Set Right-handed KBS Tour 110 Regular Flex Shafts RH . Back 9 a 39. 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