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Titleist AP1 Irons

Villers

By Villers
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Villers

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I currently play with an ageing set of Mizuno T Zoid Sure irons and I am looking to treat my self to some new irons. I have heard a good things about the Titleist AP1's and have had a good swing with them. I am just trying to see what peoples thoughts are on these. I play off 19, I hit the ball well off the fairway I am after a iron that is going to help me take my game to the next level.

905R 10.5*
585H 19* & 24*
T Zoid Sure 5 - SW
60* Lob Wedge
Anser II Putter


robbo323 Established Member

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I play the AP2's and love them. My dad looked at the AP1's and I have also looked at them before I got my AP2s. I think they are a solid iron for a mid to higher handicap player. I would considers you in between mid and high so these should be a good iron for you.

909 D2 9.5* Voodoo
906 F4 15.5* UST V2
3DX DC 19* UST SR2
AP2 3-PW PX 5.5
Vokey SM 52.08 & 58.08 DG S300 Circa '62 no. 7 NXT TourWhite Tacki-Mac Itomic Career Low: 1 over par 71


stickygreens Member

stickygreens

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Wait till the 2010 AP1 and AP2 irons come out. Best looking iron in golf.

905R 9.5* driver
R7 15* 3-wood
G5 19* hybrid
2010 AP2 Irons 3 - PW
256-10 56* 260-04 60* Newport studio stainless 308 ProV1x ball SG5


6iron Well Established Member

6iron

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I had two back surgeries in 2000 and sold my Pings because I didn't think I would ever play again. I bought the AP1s last year and I'm now playing at a 12 handicap. They are very forgiving and have a buttery feel when you hit them in the sweet spot. They are good clubs.


  DLX cart bag...white/red

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913F 15*

 913H 19*

 G25s 4 iron - U wedge

 CG 14 Black Pearl 56* -  60*

... KOMBI 35" 

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Jcp907 Well Established Member

Jcp907

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I love my AP1s. I have Project X 6.0 shafts in them. Ball flight is high. I can generate good spin with them. I can hit a fade or a draw when I am playing well. I feel my mishits, and it feels good when I hit it right. I am also playing to a 19 right now. These clubs are certainly better than I am. I demo'd 5 sets AP1, G10, Burner, Cleveland, and X22, before purchasing these. I do wish that I demo'd something from Mizuno line. The only regret that I have is that I have since flattened my swing, and these clubs may be too upright for me now. Since they are cast, I don't imagine they will bend much, if at all.

In the bag:
Driver: Rapture V2, 9 degree, stiff shaft
Fairway Woods: X-Hot 3 wood
Hybrid: 3H
Irons: J36 PC 4-PW Project X 6.0 Shafts, FlightedWedges: CG14, 50 54 and 58 degree Putter: Guerin Rife 2 Bar with Winn grip B330S Pro V1x


steve8820 Well Established Member

steve8820

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They are good clubs. The right amount of forgiveness and good feedback on mishits. The only poor thing I can say about them is that they show wear very quickly. I've had them a year and they look 5 yrs old. Does not affect performance though.........

R9 460 9.5
R9 3-Wood
Irons AP1 4-PW
Wedge X-Forged 62*, 56*, 50*
Studio Select 34" MS Newport 2 TP Red


WUTiger Incredible Member

WUTiger

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I tried Titleist irons this spring when I was switching clubs. AP1 and AP2 finished a close second behind Callaways, ahead of Ping I10.

I got a lucky deal on the Callaway X20s, and hit well with the stock Uniflex shafts. Either AP model would have cost extra to get the shafts I really needed.

AP1 is a really solid club.

Focus, connect and follow through!

  • Completed KBS Education Seminar (online, 2015)
  • GolfWorks Clubmaking Academy: Fitting, Assembly & Repair School (2012)

Driver:  :touredge: EXS 10.5°, weights neutral   ||  FWs:  :callaway: Rogue 4W + 7W
Hybrid:  :callaway: Big Bertha OS 4H at 22°  ||  Irons:  :callaway: Mavrik MAX 5i-PW
Wedges:  :callaway: MD3: 48°, 54°... MD4: 58° ||  Putter:image.png.b6c3447dddf0df25e482bf21abf775ae.pngInertial NM SL-583F, 34"  
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Clubchucker Well Established Member

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I've had my AP1 irons for a little over a year. The only reason I'd take them out of my bag is if someone gave me a set of AP2's.

There's a lot of great clubs out there from many different companies, and certainly Titleist is on that list. Everything else is personal preference.

WHAT'S IN MY BAG

Driver: TaylorMade RBZ 9.5 degree; 3-Wood: TaylorMade RBZ 15 degree; Hybrids: TaylorMade RBZ 19 degree; Irons: Titleist AP1; Wedges: Titleist Vokey Spin Milled 54/60; Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Select Fastback; Ball: Callaway Hex Chrome+  Grips:  PURE Pro


Ruckus Well Established Member

Ruckus

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Wait till the 2010 AP1 and AP2 irons come out. Best looking iron in golf.

They really don't look any different then the previous version, other than subtle color changes

Performance is reported to be exactly the same, and the older version will go for about $200 cheaper this fall.

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