Comments on: Titleist AP1 Irons Review

By: Declan

Declan — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:28:36 +0000

I am playing DCI 990 ( for the last 8 years) but no longer get to play as often as I used to. At the time of purchasing my 990’s I was playing 3-5 times per week.

Ive demo these AP 1’s and hit them pure each time..Lovely feel off these sticks IMO….

Im now in the market for new titleists but not too sure what to do….ie..Do I go with AP 2 or do I swallow my ego and go with AP1?

Size of clubhead and offset on AP1 put me off a little but as I have a tendency lately to thin a lot of shots maybe this would help me…

Any thoughts???

By: bobsuruncle

bobsuruncle — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:53:13 +0000

Does anyone have any experience in comparing the AP1 to the 775CB that it replaced?

Unless the technology in a new iron is so compelling, I believe there’s always better $ value in the “older” model. Would this be true of the AP1 vs 775CB? Thanks

By: Dizzle

Dizzle — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:42:15 +0000

HAha….I went from Titleist 735 Chromes to these…Sure they are a little bit bigger and a touch of offset but it’s the player not the club….I can do everything with these that I could with my 735’s and you wanna know what….the only reason I didn’t get the AP2’s was becaue I liked the red of the 1’s Sure these are a little forgiving and can be used by players with a higher index but I think it is great that Titty is giving those players another chance to use a truly life long classic brand and the confidence that comes with having these in your bag..THATS RIGHT I said ANOTHER CHANCE you idiots act like this is the first time that Titleist has come out with a more “game improvment style club” wake up look back a few years and do your homework….oh and all you others that love the fact you can hit these 15 yars longer than you rold clubs..I think it’s great but check the specs thay are also stronger then your old clubs Pedro.

By: John

John — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:33:38 +0000

Titleist went to these irons to stay competitive in the market. I still play 990b irons and won’t change until they are devoid of any grooves. But…..I can see why higher handicappers, who have heard of Titleists performance, feel and accuracy, would want to give these new irons a whirl.
No, they’re not for better golfers but even better golfers are going to more forgiving irons and Titleist can’t make a profit by remaining in a niche that has fewer and fewer golfers. Lots of companies offer players clubs and having a small following won’t keep them in business.
They will remain true to the “player” but at the same time, will be able to help mid to high hdcp golfers.
The company’s expansion to this type of club doesn’t hurt me a bit and I don’t see why anyone else would care either. They still make great players clubs and for me, that’s what counts. (or will when I finally buy new clubs).

By: James L

James L — Tue, 13 May 2008 07:52:20 +0000

Not sure why Titleist want to go down this road. The AP1’s do not do anything better than the equivalent Callaway or Ping models (especially the G10). Recently I looked at them for a few seconds (honestly I could only bare a few seconds) in a shop and was horrified at the chunkiness and shiny/tacky finish (very un-Titleist). I am a good ball striker currently playing TM RAC TP forged, but do love Titleist equipment (play 905R, vokey wedges and Scotty C putter), so I admit to being a bit biased against the new AP line from Titleist.

I have hit the AP2’s and they are ok, but only ok. While they are solid the short irons are a bit chunky and the sole a bit thick. They are a little difficult off a tight lie and not to easy to work.

The ZM’s and ZB’s look beautiful and are much more traditional Titleist and I will change to the ZB’s later in the year.

I think Titleist should have kept the game improvement line in the Cobra range and stayed faithful to “serious clubs for serious golfers”