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shortgrass lover Well Established Member

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Hi everyone, i'm wanting some new irons and i'm sorta stuck between the AP2's and the ZB irons by Titleist. I was hoping you guys could give me some feedback based on your experiences with these clubs. Thanks in advance

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anthonykim3 Dedicated Member

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zb are softer little less forgiving verus ap2 just as workable
ap2 more forgiving little deader fell fatter top line and sole

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Nick88 Member

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AP2's feel cumbersome and feel dead on impact!

ZB's feel soft and they have a thin top line and look good!

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goblue107501 Great Member

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It really needs to be a personal decision. They are so close, and yet so different, hit both of them and see what you like. I spent many, many hours on the range with both of them before I was able to make a decision. I can't even think of why I preferred the ZB over the AP2. I know I wanted the AP2's pretty bad, but I just liked the ZBs better after hitting both of them.

I will judge my rounds much more by the quality of my best shots than the acceptability of my worse ones.


Kcas77 Dedicated Member

Kcas77

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When I hit these irons the AP2's felt soft and the ZB's felt dead. Go with which ever ones you think have a better feel to them. Like the other posters said they are too similar for a real comparison.

ctw262 Established Member

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  Kcas77 said:
When I hit these irons the AP2's felt soft and the ZB's felt dead. Go with which ever ones you think have a better feel to them. Like the other posters said they are too similar for a real comparison.

I didn't try the ZB's but they are great looking clubs. I tried the AP2's and they felt dead. You have to go try them side by side to compare. You may only be looking at Titleist, but if you're open to other irons, check out Mizuno. Best in feel in the iron game, IMO.

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Hybrid: Rescue Dual 19*
Irons: 4-pw Mp-32 S300
Wedges: Vokey Spin Milled 56* and 60*
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atrapasuenos Dedicated Member

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I try them both, I stick up with the AP2's becuase I think they are a bit more forgiving for me. The ZB's felt awesome too, I went to a local store in here and tried again the ZB's... uffff.... I think it's really a tough decision. Hit them and the one you like the most.

Cheers!

Driver: 905R 9.5° (UST Proforce V2 Stiff) | Fairway: 906F2 15° (UST Proforce V2 Stiff) | Hybrid: 585.H 21° (S300) | Irons: AP2 4-PW (Project X 6.0) | Wedges: Vokey Design 52.08, 56.11 & 60.11  | Putter: Studio Select Newport 2 

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Iowa Hawkeye Dedicated Member

Iowa Hawkeye

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Go by how you hit them, if you can get them on a range or LM.

How is your iron game? The AP2s have a touch of forgivness that the ZMs don't have. I think they both feel great.

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sp33d Dedicated Member

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If you can hit the ZB's go with those, without a doubt. AP2's are ok but like has been said they lack feel, and I dont care for the look. OR go with a mixed bag, AP2 long ZB short.

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kingofcars08 Established Member

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The ap2 feel the same on slight mishits as when you hit flush. They are very straight though. The ZB or ZM are much better for spin, trajectory, and feel. Some of the best clubs on the market by far. But dont buy new clubs, buy the 735cm that I have, blade to muscle combo set, look beautiful and hit much more pure than the ap2.

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