Once I started making better swings, back to the M1, which was a very nice iron. I ended up with my set 1* upright and 1* strong. ; Like the other testers, I found the M2 to launch the ball much higher and is 10-to-15 yards longer than my Adams XTD forged 7 iron. I hit it much more consistent and accurate.When it comes to distances, there wasnt much change, maybe a couple yards tops. Now, this was interesting, the M2 was quieter then the M1 weird! Keep an eye out for the perks. The biggest thing for me was the forgiveness on mis-hits. The M2, on the other hand, is an iron on steroids. The second factor that helps with forgiveness is the added beef out at the toe of the club. Buttery feel on contact, same accuracy, higher ball flight, incredibly easy to get the ball in the air. WRX Club Techs Titleist 714 AP2 offset MEMBER REVIEWS: Takomo Golf Iron Testing! I am not the most skilled iron player, but I was able to work draws and fades with the AP2s with the same degree of success I am able to achieve with smaller forged irons. I found a Titliest fitting center (who fits for any brand) and we hit balls to an outdoor range first off mats and instruments and then off real grass hitting Pro V1s. Also got a driver. So looking down a approach seems different for now. PLAYABILITY: Top marks in the testtheres not a shot that cant be played; these slide through any kind of lie; easy to work each way; very nimble through the impact zoneshort irons are an inventive golfers dream; a playable, medium-trajectory ball flight; perform well on knockdowns. Keep up the good work Titleist, Ill be ordering up some SM5 Vokey wedges come January too!!!! Having been told I have a good swing. The only thing I didnt like is that I have to wait for them to be delivered Cant wait to get them !! I found they play about a club shorter than my old clubs. I am not judging I mishit a lot of shots at first. WE TESTED: 3-PW with True Temper Dynamic Gold steel shaft; 4-PW with True Temper XP 95 steel shaft; 4-PW with Kuro Kage 65 graphite shaft The reasons are obvious: forged irons produce more consistent feel and distance control than any other alternative. ACCURACY/FORGIVENESS: Lock and load a generous sweet spot for a players club; theres a great mix of accuracy and built-in forgiveness. These clubs are forgiving even if you catch one low on the face. Titleist added an additional undercut underneath the top line, which created more discretionary weight. I predict going to a 10 or lower handicap before summers end! The difference was not profound by any means, and was more of a function of loft. There is a progressive offset that reduces as you go through the set and the extra blending around the hosel means that you notice this even less. GM Pelisek talks 714 irons and how to be serious golfer. The M1 wasnt a great performer for me. While I hit the AP2 712 irons really well, I hit the AP2 714 irons even better although the Titleist 718 AP2s are my favorite! The AP1 and AP2 irons will be available at retail on Nov. 8. But with the TW737-Vs, I was able to feelif I was half a ball to the heel or toe side. Wonder if they are worth an upgrade over the 712 AP2s? Any chance of a test/comparison? Are you pleased with them to this point? As for looks, These are beautifully simple was my first thought when I saw themin person. $389.99 USD Calculate Shipping. Im a 15 hdcp that strikes the ball OK. More photos Spencer Ralston whats in the bag accurate as of the RSM Classic. I really attribute that to my iron play; more looks at birdies really keep the scores low. Frankly, unless a player wanted a lower trajectory, or likes to hit a lot of knock downs or feel shots, I dont know why anyone wouldnt choose the M2. Like the other irons in the 714 series the AP2s feature a pre-worn leading edge and extra camber on the sole to improve the turf interaction so that the club does not bury itself into the ground as much. Overall, I thought the M1 and M2 are pretty good looking, but I would definitely give the edge to the M1. Justin Rose posts mysterious custom JR irons on Instagram. Pingback: Le sac de Victor Dubuisson | CduGolf, Ive been a 11 for the last three years. To help golfers find the best irons for them in2017, we enlisted the services of GolfWRX Members,the most knowledgeable golfers on the internet. Im 62 do you think they should have set me up with longer clubs? The ball just jumped off the face and provided plenty of feedback and forgiveness. Couldn't be more pleased. Just like previous AP2 generations, the 714 irons are forged from 1025 carbon steel, which gives them a soft and solid feel. While Ive been a KBS guy for many sets, the DG S300s offered a lower spin rate which I needed to get proper distance and control out of these irons paired with my swing. The day these showed up at my door, my eyes almost popped out of my head. And I did not find them to be overly large at address, especially compared to the 714 AP1s. But true to TaylorMades claims, the M1 seemed more forgiving than a traditional players iron. In the long irons I found forgiveness that is needed to get the distance and accuracy needed to have looks at birdies. Summary: The AP2 714 is . Need to move some really nice Titleist stuff that is just taking up space in my closet. With other irons Ive tested, it is easy to know if I hit the extreme toe or heel side. Does anyone know were I can find AP2 714 Specs? My wife shot 47,43. 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. 2022 Acushnet Company. This club hits that yardage every time, and close to the pin. Distance Control Issues?? The Titleist AP2 irons have always been the perfect blend of players and forgiveness. 2021 Acushnet Company. John: The profile of the entire club is very professional. 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. The following two tabs change content below. My swing produces a lower flight and Im sticking with it. 35"/ Linkslegend bag SOLD!- . This year marks the companys first entry into national Hot List competitions, and you can now find and test some of their products, such asthe TW737 irons, in big-box golf stores like the PGA Superstore. Not painful, just felt very dead. Well-struck shots felt good, with a nice mid-trajectory and with the workability that Ive come to expect from a players iron. Ive spent numerous hours hitting balls in the garage or at indoor facilities and they are so smooth! 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. Club felt lively and fun. The engineers at Titleist listened to the army of tour players and better amateurs who had embraced previous models, but wanted even more from the irons. had them out for a few holes this evening, spot on. For me, the TW737-Vs 9-iron is essentially an 8.5-iron, so I went with 9-iron and played to the center with a little draw. So coming from both a single digit, and a high double-digit, the M1 won this battle of wills. As an aging baby boomer, I am heartened at the tremendous strides Titleist has made in creating a GI iron like the 714 AP1. No . Compared to my Cleveland irons, they are 1 to 1.5 clubs longer. I mentioned to a few other golfer that I was reviewing this set and their reaction was the same. To gather their votes and feedback, we as acompany first neededto properly sort the irons into categories. Got fitted and ordered 714-AP1s with KBS C-tapers S-flex. Money well spent. These clubs are fantastic! Cant game a players iron anymore, and testing this one just reaffirmed that. It also explains in part the success that previous editions of the AP2s have achieved with professional golfers. This club launches the ball high, arguably ridiculously so. Equipment counts courtesy of Sports MarketingSurveys & Darrell Survey. They not only understand the technology used in the latest golf equipment, but they also test new clubs extensively. Was just not sure it the other sights info was correct. Anyone in the teens can hit AP2 PW-7 iron. I didnt really try to flight it at all, so Im not sure what its capable of at this point. Where is Fed-Specs Co located? I am a 62 y.o. The new AP1 is very close to a forged feel when fit with the correct shaft. However, if forgiveness is not a huge problem because of good ball striking, the sweetness of a well-struck AP2 714 iron shot will reward you. Q5. This means from leading edge to trailing edge it is slightly more rounded. Spin was lower, but I was also seeing slightly more draw bias to my shots. I am a real sweeper, but am starting to age and play less. 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. for some reason, Titleist changed their website to remove the specs on the 714 AP2. KEY TECHNOLOGIES: A 28-gram tungsten toe . 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. We played on a very cold windy day. All rights reserved. Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond (8.5 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X (45 inches, tipped 1 inch) 3-wood: Callaway Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond (10.5 degrees @11.3) Shaft: Aldila Tour Green ATX 75 2.8 TX 3-wood: Callaway Paradym Triple Collin Morikawa WITB 2023 Collin Morikawa whats in the bag accurate as of the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Any recommendations between the AP1 & AP2. Estimated Delivery Thu 1/19 - Mon 1/23. I love the high ball flight on the range, but I have a concern what that ball flight would be like on the course. VERY forgiving on thin strikes. Cons:The AP1 long irons will still be a bit clunky for some golfers. Just played my first 27 holes on my new 714 AP2s with the KBS Tour R+ shafts. Launch monitors, impact tape, and seeing your ball flight dont lie. Equipment counts courtesy of Darrell Survey. Q3. December 29, 2016 at 07:32 PM That feeling continued even withthe long irons. December 30, 2016 at 11:14 AM. 'Jailbreak for irons' adds ballspeed and stability. KBS tours are $8 extra a club, which is not really that bad. There was some there before, but this additional weight in the toe helps with forgiveness and stability. Original owner. GolfWRX Forum Members sign up to test the latest and greatest products in golf, and then they provide in-depth reviews on the equipment. 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 REAX shaft felt a little weaker than the True Temper shaft and it flew a little higher but nothing else I could pick up. The 714 feels hollow and strange to me. But I could see how some people may like how they frame the ball. Haven't registered for Team Titleist yet? Start the New Year right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). Should I go with 714 AP1S or 2s? By Todd S. Does anyone know were I can find AP2 714 Specs? Of course, custom shaft and grip options are available. Are they blades? I got the ball closer to my target with these irons. AP2 714 5-GW. 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. Titleist offers an extensive selection of shafts, grips, specifications and other customization options to help you perform to your potential. Really wanted to like the 716 but didn't like the looks or feel. DISTANCE CONTROL: The AP2 714 iron is the epitome of consistency, with top-shelf control on all sorts of swingsfull or otherwiseand locked-in gaps from club to club; not the longest sticks, but most guys find that these dont punish moderate misses, directionally or length-wise. The AP2 line has gone from a slightly hollow feeling iron to a really solid sensation at impact. The term click gets used a lot when describing golf club sounds, but current clubs just dont make that same click the classic high-end blade irons did so many years ago. Not a huge fan of the fluted hosel since it can be seen at address. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as the ancient Greeks said long ago. I asked a fellow member at our club to hit both and he felt the M1 was his preferred model, and he is a 20-index player. I think I will just stick with these for a while until they are worn down. All responses were followed by, I dont think Id be ready for forged clubs.. The M2 definitely felt better for me and I felt more confident with it in my hands. $199.00 + $43.65 shipping . The M2 went out high in the air, and just kept going forever. When I stated that about the 712 irons I meant that they are the standard by which other irons will be judged and holding to that standard of excellence, the AP2 714s move the bar higher. And to me, standing over the 714 AP2 irons is a joy. Its competitors don't even approach half of that number. The rubber piece on the hosel is a little bit funky to me. Titleist 915H 24* D+ 90s Titleist AP2 718, 5-50* Steelfiber i95s . , I too live in Kansas and I ordered the 714 AP2 irons with the TT XP 95 shaft as it gave me a more boring flight than KBS tour,dynamic gold,It also gave a softer feel.Your article is spot on Thanks, Your email address will not be published. Perfect balance of forgiveness, feel, and workability for me. At least thats how Ive always romanticized it. View the Custom Options Book Shaft Performance Guide. But shots hit fat and toward the hosel were a little more punishing than those hit with the AP1s. I have never wanted to spend the money required to play them. Ridiculous for 7 irons. Theres a way good golf irons are supposed to sound. For that, I give my thanks to Richard, Ryan, Zak and all my teammates at GolfWRX. Please, stick with the AP1s; being a 15 hdcp, youll love playing the 1s more because of them being game improvement irons. My old set was standard off the shelf. Just demod the new 714s and they are both a big jump forward in terms of looks and forgiveness. Ive had my S55 irons since they came out. Played 710 AP1s with Reg NS105T shafts, too soft and high and hooking. I tested the TW737-Vs on SkyTrak against myTaylorMade RSi 2s using Bridgestone Tour B330 balls. Neither sole dug onto the turf either. I am Titleist for life! Sign up for our weekly newsletter and not only will you get the latest reviews, instruction, and more delivered directly to your inbox, youll also be entered into regular giveaways for golf clubs, PGA Tour passes, and more. 2022 Acushnet Company. 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. Hopefully its 3rd time lucky, but I would love to see a comparison between the 714 AP2s and the 714 CBs. WE TESTED: 4-GW with True Temper XP 95 steel shaft. The AP2 line has gone from a slightly hollow feeling iron to a really solid sensation at impact. As a lover of forged golf clubs, I am heartened that there is a club like the 714 AP2s available to provide show stopping beauty, control and feel while I am still able to enjoy it. More photos from the event here. When the 712 generation is compared to the new 714's, the 714 generation has a sole that features more camber, as well as a pre-worn leading edge. The phone number for Fed-Specs Co is (714) 828-1400. ACCURACY/FORGIVENESS: Easy to hit, with a ton of forgiveness for a better players club; above-average accuracykeeps sidespin in check; if you can see the flag, you can attack it. I hit these at the Titleist fitting center in Oceanside CA last week and they are beautiful. You can find all thespecs on the Honma site here. Haven't registered for Team Titleist yet? Each iron has been designed to match the loft so the long irons have thinner faces than the short irons with the upper cavity face being only 2.1mm thick. Honma might not be the first name most Americans think of when they think of forged irons. The M1 was just a slight bit smoother feeling on solid shots. Im still torn between going with the AP1 or AP2. Used for about 9 holes and one trip to the range. I had two 3 puts on the front 9 and shot a 41. They both really launch it, high and far. Thanks for the info. I could, however, easily game the M2s. Titleist did it again and set the bar even higher for 2014 irons. While golf clubs are not designed to be beautiful, they are designed to sell. I must say the M2 did not look as bulky, or have as much offset as I thought it might have. When I mishit it, you knew it was, but it wasnt harsh at all. And thank you for looking out for us lefties. I know this accounts for the distance gain but the ball definitely comes off hot compared to my set. LOOK: It garners top marks in the test; slimmed down and trimmed up sleek, rich, classy; good luck getting strokes with these in the bag. I would have to pick one up to see which is which. 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. Water Services Standard Specifications; 11 x 17 UWM Standard Plan Blank Drawings (DWG) The mass low and right in the middle of the face conveys a sense of power, and the designers leftplenty of material on the toe and heel to help minimize mishits. Have used AP2 714 irons for about 3 months. Feel wise, there was very little difference between the AP1 and AP2. Titleist Custom Golf Club Options. The ball really popped of the club face, but wasnt a ballon flight. 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