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GolfWRX.com First Looks at 2008 Titleist AP Irons!

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GolfWRX.com recently had the opportunity to take a look at the upcoming 2008 lineup of Titlieist Advanced Performance irons, the AP1, AP2, ZB, and ZMIt was a rare peek into the technology, design, and fitting factors which are driving the next generation of Titleist irons.  

 The 2008 crop is definitely not your Father’s 681s or DCIs.

The initial reaction from seeing pictures on the forums, make most take a double look, and beg the question, “What is Titleist thinking?”  The typical Titleist player may not be used to seeing thicker top lines, multi-color paint fills, or grooved badges; however, they all have a purpose.  Titleist seems very intent on expanding their core market and to prove their approach to today’s accomplished golfers has been simplified without sacrificing performance.
 

 

The 2008 crop of irons were designed and built around the concept of pure feel.  The typical Titleist player loves the look of a “Player’s Iron” but at the end of the day all that matters is performance and being in the Winner’s Circle.  The AP1 is a multi-material, dual cavity cast iron versus the AP2 which is a multi-material, dual cavity “contemporary” forged iron.  The AP1/AP2 is aimed at those players who are currently playing 775 and 755 irons who are looking for a better shot control, forgiveness, and that typical Titleist feel.  These irons will be well positioned against competitors like the Callaway X-20s, TM R7, Mizuno MX-25, and Ping i10 iron.

 

 

 

The AP1 is an attempt to focus on the 5-15 handicap of aspiring golfer who seek better feel and shot control for their game.  Feel is the driving factor 2008 lineup and that is achieved with multi-material construction.  The AP1 body is made by casting 431 stainless steel while the AP2 is forged from 1020 mild carbon steel.  Both have sole plates that are compromised of tungsten nickel to achieve extreme perimeter weighting.  Within each head is also an elastomer cushion. All these components work in conjunction to deliver that muted click feel traditional players love. The AP1 has a semi-under slung hosel which aides in bounce and forgiveness. The AP2 has a traditional blade-like hosel junction which allows for a relieved trailing edge for shotmaking.

 

The AP 1 will be strong loft and play off of a PW of 45*.  The AP2 will be set at Tour lofts with a PW of 47*.  Irons are slated for availability in March of 2008 and will have the typical Titleist custom options available.  Project X 5.5 will be standard on the AP2 and Dynamic Gold HL for the AP1.  No 2 iron specs were seen at this point but will be available for leftys.  These irons should start showing up in stores in early spring of 2008.  Pricing has not been officially announced yet.

 AP1 Specifications
 

Iron No.

      3      4      5
6
7
    8
9
PW
GW
LOFT( ° )
20
23
26
29
33
37
41
45
50
LIE ( ° )
60
61
62
62.5
63
63.5
64
64
64
BOUNCE ( ° )
       1     1
2
    2
3
4
5
6
7
Offset
.0245"   
0.220"
0.195"
0.170"
0.145"
0.125"
0.110"
0.105"
0.100"
 AP2 Specifications
 

Iron No.

3
     4
5
6
7
8
9
PW
GW
LOFT( ° )
 21
24
27
31
35
39
43
47
51
LIE ( ° )
 60
61
62
62.5
63
63.5
64
64
64
BOUNCE ( ° )
 0
    2     3
4
4.5
5
6
7
8
Offset  0.160
0.145"
0.130"
0.120"
0.110"
0.100"
0.090"
0.085"
0.080"

I didn’t get much time to hit the AP1 and AP2 in depth but, from the few shots that I did take, they did deliver on the feel promise.  For those who are used to thin top lines, the transition to a thicker top line may very well be worth it because of the performance benefit involved.  The sole versatility is also quite evident and those who like to shape their shots will not be disappointed.  Titleist has had very good feedback from all its Tour Staff and believes that most of them will move to the AP2 irons by next season.  These should definitely be on every one’s list to try out who’s looking for a player’s cavity back for the 2008 season.

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Odyssey extends Damascus Milled lineup with 3 new putters

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Odyssey Golf announced Tuesday that the already popular Damascus Milled putter lineup is getting more options.

Initially launched back in April, only in a Damascus Milled #7 head (in plumbers or double bend configurations), the family grows to four with a One Wide, Two and Rossie S shape, all available in the second limited-edition drop at retail on June 6th.

“Damascus Steel is a beautiful material, and the patterns tell the story, because every one is different” said Odyssey General Manager, Jacob Davidson. “But what stands out is that  as beautiful as these putters are, the feedback from Tour has been the exceptional feel of these putters. We wanted to deliver the most premium performance-driven putter we’ve ever done at Odyssey. When you look at this product, we have so much confidence because there is not one thing we’d do different. On this one we really took our time over  the last couple years to try to perfect the design.”

Created from a layered construction of multiple steel alloys, this Damascus Steel insert is forged, folded and pressed to create a unique, striking pattern in every piece. Think of it like a fingerprint. Each Damascus construction comes with its own 1-of-1 style pattern. No offerings will ever look the same.

The layered structure, combined with a specialized heat treatment, delivers a finely tuned, highly responsive feel different from other insert materials. The Damascus steel is audibly different compared to other inserts, potentially with slightly more feedback. Odyssey also uses AI-designed back contours to maintain consistent ball speed across the face, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern tech.

Each head in the line is precision-milled from stainless steel and features a blasted silver finish to complement the Damascus insert and sole plates.

With Tour feedback, Odyssey has also developed, in collaboration with Golf Pride, a grip featuring meticulously crafted edges, pistol shaping and a classic modern tour feel.

Odyssey Damascus Milled One Wide
Odyssey Damascus Milled Two
Odyssey Damascus Milled Rossie S
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L.A.B. Golf launches new VZN.1i putter

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L.A.B. Golf has been the pioneer when it comes to Lie Angle Balanced putters for years now. When you talk to another golfer and zero torque putters comes up, as it will since it is the hottest thing in golf, the first brand out of their mouthes is L.A.B. Golf. Currently their putter line up has something for every golfer, wether your like blades or mallets. But the company has a new creation for golfers that we saw out on tour just a few weeks ago and is now available to us, the VZN.1i putter.

One of the big stories with the new VZN.1i putter is alignment in the form of the shape. L.A.B. has always given us plenty of alignment options in their putters with different line formations and shapes that can be laser etched onto the top of the putter. With this new design they used the shape of the head and the open cavity in the middle to help enhance the alignment for players. These shapes help players lock into their intended line to improve accuracy and concistency.

“VZN.1i was approached formulaically by combining everything we’ve learned from the success of previous L.A.B. Golf models into a familiar mallet shape that’s easy on the eyes and even easier to putt with,” said Cameron Day, Senior Vice President of Product at L.A.B. Golf. “Every L.A.B. putter is engineered to roll the ball on its intended line through Lie Angle Balance technology. With VZN.1i, we took things a step further by simplifying another critical aspect of putting: alignment.”

Like most of the other L.A.B. mallet putters the VZN.1i is machined from a solid block of aluminum and features a 303 stainless steel face insert. Steel face inserts on all L.A.B. putters not only enhance the sound and feel but they improve ball speed for better distance control. The new shaping also offers two ways of picking up your ball, using the sole or the rear flange can scoop up the ball. The company is offering the VZN.1i with a 1.5 degree forward shaft lean or a vertical shaft option in order to fit more golfers. Each VZN.1i is hand balanced and 10 other stages before it is complete and ready to ship. L.A.B. has its custom program where the golfer can select their length and lie but also head color, shaft upgrades, and grips to make their VZN.1i fit them perfectly.

The VZN.1i is available now starting at $499 for stock models and $599 for custom.

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2026 Edition: Most comfortable walking shoe? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, one user has asked a question sure to interest all sorts of golfers. What’s the most comfortable walking shoe of 2026?

@RobDMB posed the following question:

“Looking for suggestions/recommendations on the currently available most comfortable walking shoes – preferably waterproof. Essentially looking for something comfortable like a running shoe, but with some stability and waterproof for golf. Decent room in toe box as well. Any recommendations are appreciated. Thanks!”

Our members in the forum have been sharing their own recommendations on the best walking shoes that can also survive a number of golf rounds. 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.

  • SheriffBooth: “To check all your boxes I’d vote for whichever of the current Nike lineup fits your feet the best. Obviously the Victory Pro 4 and Victory Tour 4 are good enough for the two best players in the world, but the new Pegasus, Next% Tour 3, and Tempo all look really good too.”
  • i*windows: “when I had issues with my feet I played in Asics running shoes they were a little bit like the hoka’s above, very comfortable, now I’m back to Ecco shoes which are great.”
  • mshills: “Everyone’s feet are different so this will be a long list of lots of different shoes. For me, anything from Ecco’s Biom lineup. Nothing else comes close.”

Entire Thread: “2026 Edition: Most Comfortable Walking Shoe?”

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