Today, I will talk about Titleist AP1 710 Irons. I Introduce it from the following parts:
Features:
Player Profile: Titleist AP1 710 irons are advanced performance, multi-material, dual cavity irons providing improved feel, great looks, shot control and higher flight with forgiveness for the avid to skilled golfer.
Advanced Performance with Feel: High quality, high technology design and construction featuring a precise cast 431 stainless steel body, high density tungsten nickel sole and Tuned Feel System to enhance performance, forgiveness and feel.
Improved Feel:A thin face with integrated aluminium and soft elastomer Tuned Feel System in the back cavity improves sound and feel at impact for a hotter, more lively feel. The high-density tungsten nickel sole bar reduces low frequency vibration for solid feel.
More Forgiving: A perimeter weighted back flange and tungsten nickel sole bar locates the CG low and deep for increased MOI, forgiveness and stability.
Higher Ball Speed: A thin face, dual cavity design pushes weight to the perimeter for a hotter face and flight. Improved Short Irons: Shorter blade length, thinner topline, and reduced visual offset deliver control and performance.
Improved Confidence Inspiring Appearance: Contemporary, confidence inspiring appearance features a traditional profile with modern proportions. A slightly thinner topline and improved hosel blends for reduced visual offset, providing an enhanced set-up appearance.
High Performance Sole: High performance sole with width, camber and bounce specs designed to deliver playability from a variety of lies and turf conditions without excessive bounce or dig.
Range Testing
We gathered up 6 testers total and went out to the range for some testing of the new AP1 irons from Titleist. Each tester warmed up with their current irons and then switched over to the new set for comparisons. On looks alone, most of the testers agreed that they preferred the subtle changes that Titleist made for the new line compared to that of the previous AP1 set. Once on the range we each took turns hitting buckets of balls with the different clubs in the set. One immediate thought that was unanimous was that everybody liked the shaft choice that Titleist made with these irons. They "felt" better and the ball flight was nice and high. Less penetrating than some were used to, but not a single complaint by any single person. The feel that the shaft gives off is something that quite a few of us felt might have been the missing piece in the previous version of these irons. After 2 hours of testing, it was fairly unanimous that Titleist may have a winner on their hands.
Course Testing
Over the course of 3 weeks, 12 testers put the Titleist 710 AP1 irons in play for a round of golf. Including myself gaming them for 6 full rounds. Out of those 12 golfers 9 said that they would put these on their short list when upgrading their set in 2010. Those that left it off the list really had no major issues or complaints about the clubs, they just preferred other sets more for any number of reasons. The most liked feature that people spoke about with the AP1's was the improved feel that they offer. Last year's iron set felt fine and was a solid set of clubs, but this year with the subtle head changes and the change in stock shaft left players smiling as they hit balls with them. The biggest issue that people had with them was the looks. Many thought the cavity was just a little too busy for their taste (purely personal preference), ironically that is one of my favorite things about this set. I really like the changes that Titleist made to the new AP1 in terms of aesthetics.
My game over the course of the time I played the Titleist irons stayed about the same. They are not magic wands and my score did not drastically drop all of the sudden, however that by itself is a feat. Many times when we test irons, my scores soar for the first few rounds as I get used to feel and distance. I had absolutely no problem adjusting to the ball striking of this set and found my yardages to be right where they should be. One thing that I want to note here is that many believe that Titleist irons overall are geared towards better players, and THP was able to have quite a few mid and high handicappers test these irons with no issues. The overall large amount of golfers that can play the new AP1 irons is something that we feel is one of its best features.
Overall
There is a lot to like about the new AP1 line from Titleist Golf. They have an improved feel, solid distance, and in my opinion, very good looks. They can be played by players of so many different skill levels and the overall consensus was that Titleist has a great set of irons on their hands. For more information on these or any other Titleist Golf Product, check out their website at www.cheapgolfclubs18.com.
