Titleist AP1 712 irons

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By Sean T

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  1. Sean T

    Sean T

    I don't have an official handicap but normally shoot 87-93 on most public courses in Florida.  I currently have a set of Cleveland CG4's and want to replace them.  Are the AP1 712 irons too much of a "players" club or low handicapper club for me or do they fit into my category?  Utlimately I am looking for a game improvement iron without the bulkiness that most of them have these days.  Any help is appreciated.

     

    Sean

  2. Mark M

    Mark M
    Lexington, KY

    The AP1's are extremely forgiving and by no means a "players" club. However, I have had them in the past and love their feel. Some pro golfers choose them because of their extremely good feel and consistency.

  3. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    I would consider an AP1 iron as an "in between", just like an Eye 2. I have a similar golf score to yours (between 85 and 90 on most regulation courses and about +3 for 9 on the exec courses). The rubber insert dampens any vibrations. I would consider an AP1 appropriate for most skill levels. I picked up a 2008 9 and PW in the iron bin (there is a set minus the 8 iron) at Golf Mart about a month ago on a perchance trip. I get the same distance out of the 9 as I did from the Eye 2 8 iron and hit with PW as far as I did the Eye 2 9 iron (as expected since the AP1 9 iron is 41* and the Eye 2 8 iron is 40* and the AP1 PW and Eye 2 9 iron are 45*). Just have to get used to hitting 80 yard pitch shots with the PW. I got the 7 iron a couple weeks ago and took it out on the golf course last Friday. The one chance I got for an approach shot from the 150 marker landed 6 ft from the pin. I also just picked up the 6 iron today (returned another club so it was an even trade). The shafts on these clubs are ones I have come to like over the years. Can't go wrong with DG R300. I had the repair person set the lie angles to what I have been fit for on all my iron sets. They go dead straight. BTW - I sold my Eye 2 irons on Craig's List last week.
  4. Morris G

    Morris G

    My experience and I hope it helps. I would shoot maybe a handful of strokes higher and turned in my old Hogans for the AP1's. I am very happy with the switch. My accuracy has improved the most. Distance.....I am noticing some improvement there also. I was fitted and strongly suggest you consider this as well, to get the clubs suited to your particular swing. (I certainly learned a few things which explains a lot of my troubles I had before.) Good luck!!

  5. Wesley S

    Wesley S
    Miami, FL

    They are perfect for you..the most forgiving iron titleist makes.
  6. Mike C

    Mike C
    Lansing, MI

    Sean,

    If I was in your position, I would make the attempt of attending a Titleist Fitting Day or consulting your local pro shop to see what works best for you. On the surface level, the AP1 sounds like the type of iron you're looking for, but perhaps a different Titleist model would be better suited for your game. More importantly, the fitter will be able to incorporate the proper shaft and lie for your swing. In other words, make time for the 45 minutes of fitting because it will definitely benefit your game, as well put your mind at ease because you'll know that you have the perfect set to match your abilities. 

    Hope this helps and good luck.

  7. Carlo Angelo

    Carlo Angelo
    Rancho Cucamonga, CA

    Hey Sean. The AP1's would be a good choice. But you could also try the AP2's if you don't want the bulkiness in the irons. Try getting fitted, try then all out even the CB's. I envy that you live in Florida and have the best accessibility in everything that is golf.

    Good Luck and Happy Golfing.

     

    Carlo

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