Irons suitability

[dannyjth]

Recently got back into golf handicap at the minute is around the 20 mark.Recently borrowed a set of ap1's off a friend and really liked the feel of them and how sweet i struck them. However was thinking about purchasing them and wondering wether to go for these of the better feel of the ap2's but obvioulsy with less forgiveness as people state these have,how less forgiving are they?.Anybody got any opinions?

Thanks

[Dormie1360]

Hi Danny,

I've played them both, currently have the AP1's.  Not sure what your definition of "feel" means, however all else being equal (ie similar shaft specs) I would definitely recommend the 1's over the 2's for golfers in your handicap range.

Shaft is important, however.

FYI, I think there is another thread on this topic somewhere.

Also, when players start talking about more control or workability of the 2's I'd take that with a grain of salt unless you're close to scratch and can play either a 5 or 10 yard  draw or fade on command.  You can still draw and fade the 1's and most other game improvement clubs.

[Ernest Jones]

Originally Posted by Dormie1360

Hi Danny,

I've played them both, currently have the AP1's.  Not sure what your definition of "feel" means, however all else being equal (ie similar shaft specs) I would definitely recommend the 1's over the 2's for golfers in your handicap range.

Shaft is important, however.

FYI, I think there is another thread on this topic somewhere.

Also, when players start talking about more control or workability of the 2's I'd take that with a grain of salt unless you're close to scratch and can play either a 5 or 10 yard  draw or fade on command.  You can still draw and fade the 1's and most other game improvement clubs.

If you can slice it, you can "work" it.

[dannyjth]

thanks for the heads up, probably go with the ap1's then probably go with the 710's too as from previous threads I've read theres not much difference between the 710s and the newer 712s with the price differences taken into consideration

[Shindig]

One other thing: if you decide down the road that you'd prefer the shorter irons in AP2s, you could get those separately. When Titleist first came out with the AP series, they were designed to mix (the launch angles and lofts were chosen with this in mind). It isn't uncommon to see a set of AP1 from longest through the 6 or 7-iron and then AP2s through the wedges.

[Dormie1360]

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Originally Posted by Shindig

One other thing: if you decide down the road that you'd prefer the shorter irons in AP2s, you could get those separately. When Titleist first came out with the AP series, they were designed to mix (the launch angles and lofts were chosen with this in mind). It isn't uncommon to see a set of AP1 from longest through the 6 or 7-iron and then AP2s through the wedges.

This is a good point, although depending on how quickly the OP improves there may be other options by then.  I'm currently working on this very thing.  I have not found the right shaft yet.  I have the Dynamic HL's on the AP1's.  Looking to bring the ball flight down on the AP2 shorter clubs, but haven't found anything I like yet.

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thanks for the heads up, probably go with the ap1's then probably go with the 710's too as from previous threads I've read theres not much difference between the 710s and the newer 712s with the price differences taken into consideration

I agree on the difference between the 710's and 712's in the AP1's being small.

[dannyjth]

Thanks again for the feedback guys currently looking at around £289 for a decent used set off the net for the ap1s so think I'm going to give them a try first then I may decide at a later date to chop and change up abit and go with the ap2's from 7 thru to wedge. Hopefully get the handicap back down to a decent lower score than current

[dannyjth]

Just purchased the ap1's guys delivery on thursday so booked a round for friday to see how they go, hopin these can start the process of bringing the handicap down with a few lessons thrown into the mix within the next few weeks