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Spotted: Titleist 718 MB, CB, AP2, T-MB, AP3 and AP1 Irons

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We spotted Titleist’s new 718 irons at the Quicken Loans National, where the clubs were officially released to PGA Tour players for testing. We photographed the company’s new AP1, AP2, T-MB, CB and MB irons, as well as its all-new AP3 model. The irons have also been released to players at the European Tour’s HNA Open de France.

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“Product seeding and player validation is a critical step in the go-to-market process for all Titleist equipment,” Titleist said in a press release. “Earning the validation of the game’s best players, as well as dedicated golfers at every level of the game, ensures that new products are faithful to the Titleist brand promise of innovation, performance and quality excellence.”

The 718 Lineup

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From Left: Titleist’s AP1, AP3, AP2, T-MB, CB and MB Irons (Photo from Titleist).

Titleist isn’t sharing any details of the new irons at this time, nor do we expect any details from the company any time soon (those will likely come closer to the retail launch, which is expected this fall). The most anticipated details are about the company’s new AP3 irons. We can make some educated guesses about the AP3 based on our photos, as well as a photo Titleist released of the clubs.

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The new AP3 irons seems to fill a gap between the company’s AP1 and AP2 irons. It appears to be larger in size than the AP2, which is one of the most popular iron models on the PGA Tour. It looks smaller than the AP1, however, Titleist’s longest-flying iron model that targets higher-handicap golfers.

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On Friday, Ian Poulter shared photos of the new 718 irons in his bag on Instagram. He appeared to be testing a mix of AP3 and T-MB irons as his long and mid irons, along with a mix of AP2 and MB irons for his short irons. The arrangement indicates that the AP3 irons, or at least the AP3 long irons, will have hot faces like Titleist’s 716 AP1 and T-MB irons to create additional height and distance.

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More Photos of the 718 MB and CB Irons

718 CB

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More Photos of the 718 MB and CB Irons

718 T-MB

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More Photos of the 718 T-MB and AP1 Irons

718 AP2

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718 AP1

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  1. ooffa

    Jul 10, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    Grumpy much!

  2. JD

    Jun 28, 2017 at 8:32 pm

    So do the 718 AP2’s have tungsten in 4-7 and no tungsten in 8-P just like the 716’s?

  3. DrRob1963

    Jun 27, 2017 at 3:00 am

    Any idea about the specs???

  4. Twalkrz

    Jun 26, 2017 at 10:22 pm

    Titleist and callaway work together? The new drivers look similar and these look like Apex irons.

  5. H8R

    Jun 26, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    AP3 will do well

  6. D

    Jun 26, 2017 at 7:53 pm

    It’s great that Titleist does not add clutter to the AP3 by etching the word “forged”. They should remove the word “forged” from the AP2 as well. Best to avoid as much badging as possible.

    • Beefhouse

      Jun 27, 2017 at 6:42 am

      If it’s forged they’ll you about it. Fairly strong guess that the AP3s are not forged…

  7. golfraven

    Jun 26, 2017 at 6:05 pm

    The more I look at the CBs the more I can see the subtle changes Titleist made. I like the fact the head is partly chrome (back, sole) and brushed (face) which gives it a nice style and should reflect less. I don’t think this was as dominent oin the 716 line. Same for MBs from what I can see. The topline of the MBs is like a toothpick – rather sick. Fans of the 690 might love it.
    718 line looks OK but does not excite me as much as the Bridgestone Tour B CB and MB. Will need to compare both in fall.

  8. Sef

    Jun 26, 2017 at 3:30 pm

    Other than dropping the word tungsten the CB is very similar to the 716. The line above the muscle in the cavity changed slightly, but not much going on there.

    • golfraven

      Jun 26, 2017 at 5:36 pm

      Fully agree. That was my first impression too. You as well may but a set of 716 CBs on ebay or new for couple 100 less. Not sure this line is going to fly of the shelf.

    • izzlist of izzles

      Jul 4, 2017 at 1:07 am

      Subtle difference, true but I think it’s the bullocks.
      Wish I could hit it.

    • Jball

      Jul 31, 2017 at 5:56 pm

      Hopefully the gap the CB’s loft a bit closer to the AP2’s. I would love a blended set, but if its a 2-3 degree change, then I’m guessing bounce starts getting out of line.

  9. Juice

    Jun 26, 2017 at 11:18 am

    They look boring but that’s what Titleist does…make boring looking clubs. They do perform and that’s the most important thing. I like the idea of the AP3. Do something new to offset the boring look.

    • Tom1

      Jun 26, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      Huh… Titleist pretty much ran these gamut with these models

    • TR1PTIK

      Jun 26, 2017 at 12:18 pm

      Some call it boring, others call it classic. No need for orange, blue, or “volt” colors that fade and wear off over time making your clubs look even more dated than they actually are. I even say that with a bag full of Nike Vapors. I’d much rather play Titleist or Mizuno irons, but I wanted (needed) fresh grooves and new tech (at a reasonable price) more than I wanted to keep playing my 735 CM’s which I still think look better. Like you said, it’s all about performance.

  10. Tom1

    Jun 26, 2017 at 10:51 am

    which one did Jordan use to win yesterday?

    • Dat

      Jun 26, 2017 at 11:02 am

      716 AP2. I can see him switching easily to the 718 since they look very similar to the 714s in a certain way. Can’t wait to try them all myself though. Classy looks.

    • Jack Nash

      Jun 26, 2017 at 3:59 pm

      Jordan used the “Horeshoe” model. Specifically made for him.

      • Robert Parsons

        Jun 26, 2017 at 6:32 pm

        What is the horseshoe model? I’m assuming that was the word you tried to type. How is it different from the AP2 off the shelf?

        • Joe

          Jun 27, 2017 at 7:25 am

          Mr Parsons are you trying to steal plans from Titleist for your next PXG irons!?

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