Equipment
In-hand Photos of the Titleist 712 U (2, 3 and 4 Irons)
Check out the images we snapped at the 2012 Childen’s Miracle Network Classic of the Titleist’s 712U. The 2 iron, 3 iron and 4 iron are pictured. This model is currently “Tour Only,” but Titleist representatives said it could be brought to retail in 2013.
Click here for more discussion in the “Tour/Pre-release equipment” thread.
Click here for more discussion in the “Tour/Pre-release equipment” thread.
In our forums, one user has shared and asked others to chime in with their favorite shots in the history of the PGA Tour. As one can imagine, the answers are as varied and unpredictable as the results produced during a chaotic Sunday finish.
@JoeSchmoe kicked things off by asking:
“1. Tom Watson’s chip-in from the rough at 17. US Open at Pebble in 1982. He was my hero already, that shot made him a superhero.
“2. Corey Pavin’s 2nd shot on hole 18, at Shinnecock also a US Open. 200+ yds out, needing to hold off Greg Norman. You could see it on his face, that shot had won the tournament.
“3. Bubba Watson’s shot from the trees at hole 10 in the playoff at the Masters in 2012. I don’t think even he could believe he did that.”
How about yours?
Our members in the forum have been offering up their own favorite memories. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- cdnglf: “Be the right club….today!”
- luke1333: “I must be from a younger generation than some of the others but the two that I won’t forget is Tiger’s 6 iron at the 2000 RBC Heritage out of the bunker and over the water on 18 to seal a win and then Rory’s 3 wood at the 2016 Irish open, similar shot, par 5 18th over water to win as well. Rory from the Masters last year too with the huge hooking shot on 15 is up there as well although not quite as impressive as the first two to me!”
- Shilgy: “A couple of my most memorable have not been mentioned….and both involve Tiger. Although the fact that I cannot positively identify the year on one of them probably deletes it from memorability.#1 Young Tiger ay the, what is now, AT&T proam…. I think it was 1998 the first year he played it. On a par 5 he had 270 for his second and I remember Feherty in amazement saying “he has an iron out, can’t believe he’s laying up.” Tiger rips a high cut 2 iron that lands almost pin high and stops like a wedge about 20ft from the pin. Feherty, for once, sis momentarily speechless. He then says something along the lines of he’s going to have to reser his thoughts on what’s possible.#2 May have been in one of the videos above but his shot from the fairway bunker…over trees, from a lie where he could barely get his footing. IIRC an iron from a bunker, terrible stance, high cut over trees. I think it was on 9 or 18.They were not the most important shots ever hit but they are two of my most memorable from a pure amazing golf shot standpoint.”
Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (9 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 S
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (16.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue
Hybrid: TaylorMade Qi4D (22 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD HY-75 S
Irons: TaylorMade P770 (4-5), P7MC (6-PW)
Shafts: Fujikura Axiom 105 S
Wedges: TaylorMade MG5 (50-SB09, 56-SB12, 60-LB08)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro 950GH S
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X #3
Shaft: LA Golf P-Series Soho
Grips: Golf Pride CPX Jumbo
Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
Check out more in-hand photos of Asterisk Talley’s clubs here.
It is the middle of the year, and depending on how the year goes with success or learning experiences, it can be a grind. Speaking of grinds, little things like a fresh wedge in the bag can lift some spirits mid-season as one gears up for the summer. Much of that is on display this week at the OccuNet Classic at Tascosa Golf Club in Amarillo, Texas, on the Korn Ferry Tour. Let’s take a look at a number of cool hand-stamped designs, colors, and customization.
Nickname hand stamp with a custom red theme on the flange.
A collegiate theme throughout the set of wedges here, with some color variation.
Custom paint fill here with a high level of skill, patience, and creativity.
Some motivation on the back of this wedge, along with a custom grind.
More custom colors with a musical twist.
The dancing initials for your name in your favorite colors are always a great staple for club customization.
Multi-color application and a custom design. Taking the time and effort to nail these down pays dividends when there is a second look in the bag as you pass by.
It’s fascinating to see how the game’s best players take their style off the course and bring it to their bag. Additions like this can help that little spark when it comes to committing to a shot when it is crunch time.
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Alica
Jan 10, 2013 at 9:31 am
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Birdman
Nov 9, 2012 at 10:09 am
Looks like too much offset. I’m a titleist fanboy but after the disaster of the 910hd I bet they release this for another own goal. Callaway and Mizuno look far better offerings to me.
Big Gun
Nov 8, 2012 at 11:06 pm
Tigers blade is much nicer dont you think? i guess that why Titleist just lost Rory… Oups! Hello world!
Little Gun
Nov 12, 2012 at 3:03 am
I dont think this driving iron is why they lost Rory…Yes Tigers blade is nice, but none of us will ever get our hands on that type of club unless its in a memorabilia section, much less bag it.
ConradMacDonald
Nov 8, 2012 at 1:55 pm
please bring these to retail… could really use one
Brando
Nov 8, 2012 at 1:00 pm
I hope Titleist brings back the 2 iron as well and they will sell. Try to find a Titleist blade 2 iron on ebay they are rare and when they come up the old ones still go for $100.00 I have never found a hybrid i have loved or that i did not hit a mile in the air even with xstiff shafts. I prefer a 5 wood or a 2 iron. You dont have to be a tour player to hit a 2 iron, Like all these know it all club experts say. Hybrids have been around for years anyway they just renamed name for marketing purposes. go find your self a original Taylor made burner 5 wood 21 degree is not much different from todays hybrids. Or go find your self a well made driving iron 18 degree from the nineties funny how they look just like a 18 degree hybrid as they call them today. Remember Taylor Made Original rescue club that was probably the first hybrid. Hybrids can be a helpful club but the 5 wood and 2 iron still have there place in golf especially on tight tree lined holes when you don’t need driver, 2 iron off the tee is the way to go.
Mark Burk
Nov 8, 2012 at 9:55 am
I don’t know who Mark Burke is but he is ruining my good name. Now I have to clear my name on this website as well clear my name in the courts.
Mark Burke
Nov 7, 2012 at 9:46 pm
Greg don’t worry about the driving irons you won’t be able to handle them anyways. Don’t tell me some bull about being a +3 handicap that swings over 115 and hits his hybrids 250 in the air and needs a driving iron to hit stinger cuts on windy days.
Zooch
Nov 8, 2012 at 9:43 am
If you’re going to impersonate a homeless golfer, you should at least spell his name correctly… Nerd.
Greg Capstick
Nov 7, 2012 at 9:01 pm
YES!!!!, PLEASE RELEASE THIS DRIVING IRON I LOVE THEM, I CAN USE THE 2 DRIVING IRON FOR WINDIER CONDITIONS AND EITHER A 2 HYBRID OR 5 WOOD FOR NORMAL, PLEASE RELEASE THIS!!!!, MATCH MY NEW 712 MB’S IRONS