Same with being low on the face or a few grooves high. An iron that “will appeal even to Ping haters.” GolfWRX Members described the Ping G as “stupid easy to hit,” providing a “high and straight ball flight,” and “an eye opener.” The irons also accumulated more than 22 percent of the total votes in the category. Better players were also attracted to the AP2’s ability to deliver a higher trajectory than one-piece forged irons, which resulted in longer carries and softer landings. I am of the age where swing speed is declining, so distance and accuracy are important. But the M2 was the star for me. I don’t have any confidence issues looking down at the ball. Once I started making solid contact with a decent shoulder turn, the M2 really came alive in my hands. Will continue to test, what a treat to compare the two irons. That was particularly evident in “less-than-perfect” shots. I had a hard time choosing between the MP54 and the 712-AP2 but, the new 714 AP2’s are simply a joy to strike and I was able to carry the long irons 5-10yds further. I am currently a 3 handicap. Because of distance issues have had to chip and put way more often. That gives the short irons a more compact look, solid feel and penetrating trajectory that’s aided by their slightly strengthened lofts. Since the Titleist AP2 714 irons arrived when we had snow in the ground in MN, I first got them in play in Palm Desert, CA. We both purchased 714 AP1’s a week ago. Titleist Ap2 716 Forged 6 Iron Xp90 Regular Flex Steel USED # 15389 . We were both fitted. There is too much technology and resources available to the general public today to not get the very best equipment FOR you. Duncan Alcala. The new set is 1.5 inches longer (I am 6’2″) and 3 up with True Temper Regular Flex R300 XP95 Shafts and midsize grips. I had always played cavity-backed game improvement. Next 10 (ok, 15) balls were with the M2. Advanced Members; 0 672 posts; Feedback. I purchased these about 3 years ago. Honma has a retailer search on its site to help you find nearby golf stores where you can check out these clubs for yourself. We played on a very cold windy day. We assure you that we read and consider everything, and we’re going to continue to improve our process in order to provide the best and most useful information about the latest golf equipment. Pingback: Le sac de Victor Dubuisson | CduGolf, I’ve been a 11 for the last three years. Take it one step further, I’ve also been looking to put forged clubs in the bag and make the move to the better-player iron category, but I was hesitant for a variety of reasons. Ordered them with kbs regular flex. Can marginal gains provide the ultimate game improvement package? The W-Forging process has created a strong face that fires balls off like little rockets. W(wedge) (50°) Titleist AP2 714 FORGED. We’d like to sincerely thank all the GolfWRX Members who participated in the voting and provided feedback on the irons. Initially on the range I was scared because the M1 had a regular flex in it, so I took it easy for my initial 10-15 swings with it. The lofts for both irons are a degree or two stronger than mine, so I would think they probably flew a little further than my gamers. I cannot separate from them. Hitting both the 714 AP1 and AP2 irons drove home this point as few clubs have. Livraison gratuite. 12,40 EUR. The irons played so easy. As a result, the AP1 714 irons underwent an extensive redesign. Above: A 714 AP2 (left) and the 712 AP2 (right) at address (both 5 irons). My misses are typically thin and toward the toe, and there was a very noticeable difference with the 714 AP1 irons at providing almost no distance loss. Titleist is know for keeping lofts at the old standard lofts where TaylorMade and others have made their lofts stronger. While the AP2’s were somewhat punishing on distance forgiveness, they held their lines remarkably well. C $344.48. But the biggest differences I noticed between the new AP1’s and other distance irons was their consistent accuracy. Feel: This was a close race, probably due to the shafts as much as the heads. The thing I have had to adjust is that they seem to be one stronger than my old set. Picked up a set of like-new 714 AP2s at my local range for a fraction of the cost of 716 AP2s. My handicap is 16, so I’m absolutely in need of improvement – but not sure if I want to go with the AP1. But shots hit fat and toward the hosel were a little more punishing than those hit with the AP1’s. Now play JPX825s with S300; mid-flight, contollable trajectory but inconsistent distance due to hot clubfaces and toe contact. Distance. (20-25 rounds)Put them back in my garage! Copyright © 2020 GolfWRX Holdings, LLC. Titleist 710 Ap2 Irons 4-PW. EUR 454.80. I am 5’10”, 185. Hope this helps. The M2 isa definite “game improvement iron”, while the M1 was similar in size and shape to my previous irons, Titleist AP1s. Last my 54 and 58 volley wedges are the best and although I swapped out my AP1 gap wedge for a TVD 50 degree I don’t like the feel as good as what I think the stock 714 gap wedge will be. Each of the clubs were built with the stock lofts and shafts — M2 2017 (28.5 degrees) with a TaylorMade Reax shaft, and M1 2017 (30.5 degrees) with a True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 shaft — and the testers were instructed to post their review of the clubs here. They’re not clunky in any way from any angle. Had a chance to hit the 714 AP2’s, I’ll be ordering a set with some KBS Tour shafts as soon as I have the coin! Titleist AP2 714 9-iron Forged Dynamic Gold S300 Stiff Flex. when can we order custom sets…..Can’t wait…..question I want to try the kbs c taper shafts….Im 60 years old and still play project X 6.5….index 3.8….hit a 7 iron 175-180…..should I go x or s+ in the kbs…..Thanks for the info I highly recommend them! I would have not thought to do that but instead of buying new clubs and giving up the great feel of these clubs I now have the best combination for me. I set another down and I paid attention to how it looked behind the ball, not much offset for a game improvement and I thought…”I could actually play this club!”  The 5-7 were EASY swings, aimed at a target of 170 yards away (my normal 7 iron distance) and with a EASY swing I was flying it by 20 yards or so. 7 Iron (34°) Titleist AP2 714 FORGED. It was such a pleasant surprise that I had a very brief urge to ask myself if I was ready to change my preconceived ideas about GI clubs. C $146.45. The top lines might get little thick for some golfers in the long irons, but it doesn’t approach the look of a glorified rescue club that many manufacturers are touting. 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 both played amazing. I think these clubs will be big winners with the mid-to-high handicap set. The top lines and the soles are wide where they need to be and narrow where they can be. So much for being bought and sold by Taylormade. Both better players and mid-handicap golfers looking to improve will appreciate the feedback these clubs provide. – Shaft is too light, Even though I’m a 2-handicap and don’t fit the M2 “mold,” I could see myself playing this club from 4-6 iron (although gapping would be a major issue mixing these with almost anything else) if it had a heavier shaft in it (I can only imagine how far this 4 iron must go… yikes). Another great offering by Titleist. Designed to give it more shelf appeal, we like the polished chrome head combined with the matt chrome bar across the back of the cavity and the logo reflected in the cavity is a nice touch. Free shipping. This time the balls were landing just short of the 200 yard marker. The reasons are obvious: forged irons produce more consistent feel and distance control than any other alternative. Have used AP2 714 irons for about 3 months. Titleist 714 AP1 3-iron w/ x100 Titleist 714 AP2 (4-PW) w/ x100 Ping Anser Redwood 303ss w/ SS 2.0 Titleist SM4 52.12/SM5 58K w/ s400. Although the design has not changed dramatically the designers at Titleist still find ways to improve upon these very popular irons. TITLEIST AP2 718 IRONS / 5-9 / STIFF FLEX TRUE TEMPER TOUR WHITE / TIIAP2839. Compared to the forged 714 CB irons, the 714 AP2 irons will not give you as much feedback or be as easy to shape. The numbers were there as was the performance. 3:48. 5.7 index and have alternately played Mizuno JPX pro and Titleist 710 AP2 and 712 AP1 on and off for the last few years. Bottom line: M2 is the longest iron I have ever hit. Ball speed on heel and toe side of center dropped about 2 mph on average, but the shots were very playable. According to the company, the process creates more density in the club face, especially high on the face. Driver: Titleist TSI3 (9 degrees) Shaft: Aldila Rogue Black 130 MSI 60 TX 3-wood: Titleist TS3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit... Here’s Jason Day’s what’s in the bag, accurate as of January 2021. I have probably hinted at how impressed I am with the looks and feel of the 714 AP2 irons. EUR 359.33. KBS tours are $8 extra a club, which is not really that bad. No wonder they went went straight into the bags of Jason Dufner and Jordan Spieth. Distance was about 1/2 longer than my Srixon iron and dispersion was close, as well. As for looks, “These are beautifully simple” was my first thought when I saw them in person. The sound was solid and strong, but the first real feeing I registered was slicing through the turf. I’m a 15 hdcp that strikes the ball OK. – 10-12 yards longer on average vs my 7 iron, it even had the horsepower to hang with my 6 iron Great club. Can Titleist's new ball live up to some very bold claims? Learn how your comment data is processed. Damn, 200 yards with a 7 iron! Just need some more reps and I will be comfortable. The forgiveness is excellent all the way through so you would have to say that the boffins at Titleist have got it right. I’m a 5.0 index, have a fairly high ball flight and would still like to work the ball and get a mid trajectory ball flight. I tried out a set of Taylormade SpeedBlades, and Ping G25 also. 15 rounds is a fairly small sample, but if it keeps up, I’ll probably keep the 5,4,3 in the bag and go back to a blade to score. Report. For that, I give my thanks to Richard, Ryan, Zak and all my teammates at GolfWRX. – Feels and sounds quite nice to my ears at impact. I could, however, easily game the M2’s. Very Nice Titleist Forged Ap2 718 9 Iron Nippon Modus 3 Pro Tour 120 Stiff Flex . New Titleist AP2 714 Golf Iron Review. Any chance you could compare the AP1s with the new TM SpeedBlades? £408.00. I hit these at the Titleist fitting center in Oceanside CA last week and they are beautiful. The AP1’s build on their strengths with the game-improvement crowd, giving golfers a set of irons with more distance, forgiveness and a cleaner look. With that correction, the pro assuaged any fears I had of moving to a blade-like club. I would rather see the half-mirror finish replace the rough finish on the back — it’s just a personal preference — but the third texture does provide another dimension to the look of the club. Not painful, just felt very dead. The mass low and right in the middle of the face conveys a sense of power, and the designers left plenty of material on the toe and heel to help minimize mishits. 9 Iron (42°) Titleist AP2 714 FORGED. Buttery feel on contact, same accuracy, higher ball flight, incredibly easy to get the ball in the air. You should go to your golf professional and get a club fit for all of the clubs you will then find the right ones for you with the help of your pro who will monitor your swing speed ball speed trajectory dispersion and distance etc etc and also how it feels to you I just ordered mine today! The M2’s topline and sole are a touch wider, but not by much. purchsed a set of ping i20 irons only 6 months ago and have sent them back after the weights falling out of three of them (7/8/9) the last straw was that they all had started to split on the back edge, i believe that this is a on going problem, very dissapointed these are suppose to be the bee’s being american and all, wonder where they are made ? Trying to decide between 714 AP 1 & AP 2. The launch monitor data backed up what I was seeing on the course. Very high and lands soft Much more harsh when mishit though, but I knew that was coming. 6:10 . He watched me hit golf balls and etc…. The M1’s fluting is only on the rear of the club. 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