111,80 EUR. The 2014 version of the AP2, the 714, had already won a major before they were made available to all of us regular golfers. 7:04 . Honma might not be the first name most Americans think of when they think of forged irons. Titleist 714 AP2 Forged Irons. 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. True Temper AMT Red. I’ve played about 15 rounds with the 714 ap2’s after playing blades for the past 4 years (T-MB 710’s- then Mizuno MP69’s). These clubs are fantastic! High: $189.00. FEEL: The feel is extremely responsive and very intense.Titleist AP2 714has the forged feel, the ideal weight and balance and gives a solid sensation at impact. Neither sole dug onto the turf either. GolfWRX Forum Members sign up to test the latest and greatest products in golf, and then they provide in-depth reviews on the equipment. This happened to be a center strike and impact felt like almost nothing at all… in a good way. My favorite moment came at an island-green par-3, No. I absolutely loved the turn interaction of the MB's. The 2’s are more of a “players” iron; you’ve got to have game to consistently hit them. I just traded in my old 712 AP1’s for a new set of 714 AP1’s. Am I making a good move??? Buttery feel on contact, same accuracy, higher ball flight, incredibly easy to get the ball in the air. Free shipping for many products! PLAYABILITY: The Titleist AP2 714 Irons are one of the best irons. Mid: $163.80 . TITLEIST 714 AP2 IRONS / 4-PW / STIFF FLEX N.S.PRO MODUS3 SHAFT / TIIAP2865. What surprised me the most is how much alike the two clubs look at address. For others, this review will be the first time they’ve heard of Honma, or seen their iconic “mole in a hole” cloisonné and wondered, “What’s that?”. On the good days the mb’s are perfect, but some days recently are making me re-think, so I will take a look again. Powered by breakthrough technology – including new Max Impact – they deliver a balance of power and performance, unlike anything we’ve ever made. – Ball flight is very strong (comes off hot). That was particularly evident in “less-than-perfect” shots. An instrument of precision. The only thing I didn’t like about the M2 was how much I was able to turn it over. Great mix of buttery feel and forgiveness.”, Overall, the Mizuno JPX-900 Tour irons earned nearly 15 percent of votes on the Players iron category, giving them top billing for players irons. It promises me that as I continue to get a little slower, a little weaker and a lot less patient with my game, I will be able to hit a club that will help me play to the level of my ability. Titleist 712 AP2 Irons - First Look - Today's Golfer. 542. Titleist 714 AP2 irons, released in 2013, are multi-material forged irons that offer distance with trajectory control and forgiveness with workability in a solid feeling, great looking tour-proven design. “WOW! Spin was lower, but I was also seeing slightly more draw bias to my shots. My 714 AP!’s were delivered today. So much for being bought and sold by Taylormade. The AP1 and AP2 irons will be available at retail on Nov. 8. had them out for a few holes this evening, spot on. With the 3 and 4-irons, toe shots generated quite a bit more left spin, but heel shots didn’t really impact the flight. They are very attractive and a very fun iron. Any recommendations between the AP1 & AP2. Distance and performance: This is was where I was curious to see how they would play. I have never wanted to spend the money required to play them. It didn’t long for Jason Dufner to benefit from his switch to the Titleist 714 AP2 irons after their release in 2013; he won the PGA Championship in one of his first starts with the new clubs in his bag. Wonder if they are worth an upgrade over the 712 AP2s? Besides the finish being a little bit different, the difference between the M1 and M2 is actually pretty small. I think I will just stick with these for a while until they are worn down. Titleist launch their new 714 range with the release of AP1, AP2, CB and MB irons. – VERY forgiving on thin strikes. Well-struck shots felt good, with a nice mid-trajectory and with the workability that I’ve come to expect from a player’s iron. at that price, for DG stocks is ridiculous. Mid: $474.00. 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. The extra strength is said to increase ball speed and forgiveness. Learn how your comment data is processed. I need also to applaud the stock True Temper XP 95 shafts both my the 714 AP1 and AP2 irons came equipped with. Less glare looking down on the iron. Nike VR Pro Combo Forged Vs Titleist AP2 714. On this score, I love the AP2’s. New Titleist AP2 714 Golf Iron Review. Next 10 (ok, 15) balls were with the M2. For that, I give my thanks to Richard, Ryan, Zak and all my teammates at GolfWRX. 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. The choice of those who know . Josh Talge, Vice President of Marketing at Titleist, said. I ordered my 5-P irons in the AP2 714 model and the 3-4 irons in the AP1 T14 model. Pros: Incredible feel all the way through the bag. Now, this was interesting, the M2 was quieter then the M1… weird! Not a fan todaysgolfer. 50 Words or Less. Although I have only been able to play them once (Living in MN) they are by far the best irons I have ever hit. Had a tendency to hit toward the toe, but also hit the ball all over the face. I could see as the fitting progressed tHat the ball-striking moved to more and more center. The top lines and the soles are wide where they need to be and narrow where they can be. – Looks very good at address with the brushed finish To help golfers find the best irons for them in 2017, we enlisted the services of GolfWRX Members, the most knowledgeable golfers on the internet. And yet, with one swing, you’ll feel they are 100% pure Titleist. Damn, 200 yards with a 7 iron! Shorter than the M2 (though not short) and a little lower ball flight. C $641.05. I’m 6’2″ do you think they should have set me up with longer clubs? 8 piece iron set 4 - PW, and AW. We also want to thank those of you who provided feedback on the voting process itself. TItleist AP2 718 9 Iron 9I RH 2* Upright +1/2" length AMT S300 White Stiff Align . Copyright © 2020 GolfWRX Holdings, LLC. Wow! I’ve never been a high ball hitter. But when hit nearer the center, the iron felt fantastic. Standard lie and length stiff dynamic gold shafts. That feeling continued even with the long irons. Love the feel of them but not seeing much distance gain over previous Cleveland irons. You might be wondering, “Why test against a cast club and not compare Honma to Honma or Honma to Miura?” One reason is that like many of you, I’m precisely who Honma is looking to attract — a US-based consumer who has been playing mostly domestic clubs. – 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). The lines are clean and sharp in some areas and smooth and rounded in others. Flexes: R300, S300 Weight: 95g, 95, 107g (S300, 4-7-W) Torque: 2.1°-1.8° … No more clacky hollow feel, just a very mild pleasant sensation… then zoom. Even though it is classified as a player’s iron, it doesn’t seem so tiny that it would be tough to hit. I believe I read on here that a Titleist rep told him the new and current AP2 714 were as forgiving as the original AP1. Weakest part of my game for the past few years has been my long and sometimes mid-irons. Overall, I thought the M1 and M2 are pretty good looking, but I would definitely give the edge to the M1. As a lefty, finding a forged CB players club isn’t an easy thing. Are they small? 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. I am not a huge fan of the bright-yellow badging, but I probably could get over it. The M2 just isn’t for me. Photos: 5 iron soles of the 714 AP2 (left) and the 712 AP2 (right). I loved the stability and accuracy I experienced with the shaft. It also felt much heavier then the S55 iron and barely had the same distance. 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 ? Agreed !!! Ball speed on heel and toe side of center dropped about 2 mph on average, but the shots were very playable. Both clubs launch the ball high but I would not say they balloon. Nearly 40 players on the worldwide professional tours have already switched to the new AP1 or AP2 models since the seeding … Thought the same thing, i just can’t see that big of improvement i’ll stick with my AP2 712 since i did get the KBS Tour shafts in them. The sole design was improved in both the long and short irons with the addition of what Titleist Wedge master Bob Vokey calls a “pre-worn” leading edge, which helps improve turf interaction from tight lies. The M1 is a fine iron, but doesn’t really stand out in any way from other irons of its class. Its high accuracy keeps sidespin in check. Really solid irons. My advice: you’re getting ready to sink $1,100 plus tax into clubs; invest $100 in an hour fitting from a real Titleist pro at an outdoor center. 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. The reasons are obvious: forged irons produce more consistent feel and distance control than any other alternative. Of the two 7 irons I prefer the M1. If I had my druthers I would put the M1 in the bag as it stands now. The sound was solid and strong, but the first real feeing I registered was slicing through the turf. Truly effortless power on center strikes. While Honma has traditionally been associated with extremely high-end clubs — even gold-plated at times — the Tour World line is priced similarly with other forged irons from domestic manufacturers. So coming from both a single digit, and a high double-digit, the M1 won this battle of wills. This is a killer deal for these clubs!! The M1 was just a slight bit smoother feeling on solid shots. TaylorMade SpeedBlade irons: Editor Review. 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. Each model includes Honma’s unified face progression and center of gravity design, which essentially allows for slight changes in sole width, face thickness, and head size based on loft, while keeping the same offset. [youtube id=”8rXicAUQbZ0″ width=”620″ height=”360″]. – 10-12 yards longer on average vs my 7 iron, it even had the horsepower to hang with my 6 iron I cannot separate from them. The new AP1 is very close to a forged feel when fit with the correct shaft. I am 62yrs, 10-13 index. 6:10. New Titleist 718 AP2 irons deliver Tour-proven performance for consistent distance, with player preferred looks, sound, and pure forged feel. After testing I can tell you the irons are not too small, not too hard to hit, and stack up to anything else I’ve tested. Very forgiving on slight mishits. Trade-In Value* Resale Value* Low: $132.00. trade-in value based on data and analysis from The PGA Value Guide™ Low: $403.00. GolfWRX has given me incredible opportunities to live out a fantasy that I could never have dreamed of. STRIKINGLY NEW. 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. Can’t rock my Clevelands with those new shiny AP2’s in the bag!! Golfers describe the sound made by AP2 714 as the perfect sound click. Same with being low on the face or a few grooves high. I’m not sure I can say much more than I have already said about the wonderful feel of the clubs (and for that matter, the surprisingly good feel of the 714 AP1’s). I am sure that it has something to do with all that carbon fiber but it does have a better sound. The only thing I didn’t like is that I have to wait for them to be delivered Can’t wait to get them !! 11,61 EUR de frais de livraison. New Titleist 718 AP2 irons deliver Tour-proven performance for consistent distance, with player preferred looks, sound, and pure forged feel. But I could see how some people may like how they frame the ball. Because of GolfWRX, I am able to do both about golf, my favorite subject. It was somewhat difficult to keep shots down with the AP1’s, but then again, I had very little problem getting a ball into the air, even with the long irons. 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 did see a slight difference in distance between the AP1 7 iron through pitching wedge compared to the AP2’s. I expect 2014 to have me in the single digits handy cap and many rounds in the 70’s thanks to Titleist. No wonder they went went straight into the bags of Jason Dufner and Jordan Spieth. Please, stick with the AP1’s; being a 15 hdcp, you’ll love playing the 1’s more because of them being “game improvement” irons. Final thoughts: Was very happy with the distance I gained with the M2 compared to my current gamer. They’re not clunky in any way from any angle. STRIKINGLY NEW. ou Offre directe. I sampled the AP2 at a local range and was all over the place. I have gamed the 710 AP2’s and 712 AP2’s and just couldn’t get on with either and went swiftly back to my 710MB’s. The design is great in and of itself, and it also makes it easier to play a Tour World combo set. I didn’t really try to flight it at all, so I’m not sure what it’s capable of at this point. This AP1 seems to have successfully avoided the problems that I’ve had with other game-improvement irons. I wonder if I could get away with the AP-2’s… Maybe a combo set? As with any other forged club, 714 AP2’s are not the most forgiving clubs you have ever hit (but they may be the most forgiving clubs in their class). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for titleist ap2 irons 714 at the best online prices at eBay! The lighter (15g less than the TT Dynalite Gold XPs) XP 95s were a welcome alternative to graphite for me. M1 is more what I like to see shape wise, but M2 was not bad at all. Being new to golf ( 4 months with 10 group lessons ) under my belt. If you are getting up in years or not playing as much, it will bring some confidence back. Nothing wrong with them. Working the ball both ways was not a problem. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for TITLEIST TOUR MODEL IRONS / 3-PW / REGULAR FLEX TRUE TEMPER SHAFT / TIITOU006 at the best online prices at eBay! The Titleist AP2 714 Irons provide the best combination for the ideal flight and distance with improved forgiveness, longer flight with trajectory control, low center-of-gravity long irons and compact, more carry distance.The Titleis AP2 irons are the perfect combination of players and forgiveness. Feel: This was a close race, probably due to the shafts as much as the heads. Ive had my S55 irons since they came out. Same height as the M2, but much straighter off the club face. All in all, these clubs are very playable and forgiving on shots that miss the dead center of the clubface. Condition is "Used". The bigger change is one you can't see. TITLEIST AP2 716 IRONS / 4-PW / STIFF FLEX DYNAMIC GOLD AMT S300 / TIIAP2843. 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. Stu. Ball SHOT off the face, loud crack (didn’t care for it, but not too bad) and ball just kept rising and rising but didn’t balloon. The M1 gave me more feedback as to where the club head was in relation to my swing plane. I have the original AP-1’s from 2007 and I’ve been looking to upgrade. Not painful, just felt very dead. Just curious what you guys think: I bought the ap1 714s today and they are standard off the shelf. Like a true gear geek, I was enthusiastic for the 716 AP2 from Titleist this season, and I was eager to get my hands on … 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. Visual first impressions: The M1 7-iron is visually appealing to me as far as the finish and overall look. While golf clubs are not designed to be beautiful, they are designed to sell. Titleist has long supported lefties in a way no other OEM has. It was a windy afternoon and about 100 degrees. Titleist AP2 714 Irons 4-PW. Accuracy really made us smile. 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. Ask him to … January 17, 2014 at 03:36 PM. I've been reading the Titleist site and obviously every new model says it's an improvement over the previous. … The head has a nice balanced appearance that does not look intimidating. Titleist AP2 714 Forged Iron Set . Both irons had a higher trajectory than my gamer 7 iron. Didn’t seem to matter what kind of swing I put on it, the ball launched high, flat and dead straight. This year’s model were both better in my eyes. Tennis Review. Above: Photo of the new 714 AP2 (left) and the 712 AP2 (right). The AP2 irons have been exceptionally popular irons for Titleist since their release in 2010. 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. Hope this helps. Short game improvement with Vokey wedges. I tried out a set of Taylormade SpeedBlades, and Ping G25 also. Why pay over $1,200 for a new set? I mentioned to a few other golfer that I was reviewing this set and their reaction was the same. $474.00 *Est. The Titleist Story. M1 feels softer than the M2 and I felt the ball flight was more consistent and what I want in an iron. My swing produces a lower flight and I’m sticking with it. , 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. 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