The MBs…oh man…they are every bit what you’d want them to be; simple, elegant, gorgeous. In both cases we’re talking about subtle refinements that aren’t going to ruin the good thing they’ve got going with the MB and CB lines. If you’re getting beat on distance, especially in the GI category where distance is almost everything, you’d be foolish not to make changes in order to compete. ACCURACY/FORGIVENESS: One of the better performers in the test; easy to get up in the air and hit straight — very good directional correction; shots seem to go to the target without a lot of distance loss no matter how you hit them; made for target golf. Pro Prototype Steel X-Stiff Right … Dynamic Gold remains the stock offering for the rest of the lineup. MyGolfSpy, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I am very curious myself. Its a shame but their still not bad just not as soft and solid as they used to be 10 yrs ago. WE TESTED: 4-W with True Temper XP95 steel shaft; 4-W with Kuro Kage 65 graphite shaft KEY TECHNOLOGIES: Tungsten weighting in the long and mid-irons contributes to a higher MOI. What you have is a club that produces the distance of a 6-iron, but because of what Titleist calls a progressive CG, provides the same trajectory as a 7 iron. Like the MB and CB irons, the AP1 and AP2 feature a pre-worn leading edge, and improved hosel blending to minimize the appearance of offset. Closest Replacement Shaft 1996 DCI Original Irons Tri-Spec Steel True Temper S 122 .355" .600" … It’s a wheel that’s next to impossible to reinvent. I think you should look at ball trajectory and not degree on clubs. The AP1 714 is … I know you guys pride yourselves on in-depth analysis and testing, and I love those efforts. Out go the 712’s, in go the 714’s!!! Trade-In Value* Resale Value* Low: $117.00. 6 Iron (29°) Titleist AP1 714… Learn how your comment data is processed. A few degrees stronger to be honest with you. Ummm…maybe I shouldn’t test because ‘testing’ normally ends up me buying them. Unfortunately, while it’s a story that’s inconsequential to many (I don’t care as long as it goes far), it’s also one that the anti-distance iron factions have conveniently chosen to ignore. But in the more conventional context workability is functionally the opposite of forgiveness, so while it might be possible to create an iron that one perceives as both highly workable and highly forgiving, the reality of physics say otherwise – at least for golfers who hit the ball in the center of the face. Make Request. I brought my irons up with the police report and he said…damn that fool. Tony, thank you very much for this well written, clearly thought out description of the Titleist offering. I’ve tweaked my clubs – 712MB’s pretty good. The Titleist AP2 712 irons were really good and I still played them regularly until the Titleist AP2 714 irons came, these are now my gamer set. 5 Iron (26°) Titleist AP1 714. When I didn’t think they could come out with a cleaner looking muscle back iron Titleist does. What i have heard is that the 714 MB is for golfers who demand an iron that will let them carve around greenside bunkers, under strong winds and over distant trees. Unfortunately they were stolen and I could not afford to replace them with the same 712 set. I started playing a few years ago purchasing all these clubs last year. Category: Game-Improvement Irons trade-in value based on data and analysis from The PGA Value Guide… Let’s just put it out there right now; in nearly every respect, as far as big golf companies go, Titleist is generally regarded as the anti-TaylorMade. The technological designs…the AP1, the AP2, they’re appropriately modernized, and if you ignore that stronger lofts, they’re true to Titleist’s understated, but highly functional design principles. I hit the 4-iron off of a tee around 200 yds with high baby fade and draw. Thumbs up for Titleist…its coming up with superb iron series. Tony, Price: $800, steel; $1,000, graphite While the CBs and MBs remain true to the perceptions of Titleist, it’s conceivable that the release of the 714 AP1 and AP2 could change how some loyalists view the brand. In the 3-7 irons of the AP2 irons, for example, the tungsten weight accounts for roughly 20% of the total head weight. I like that even though the lofts are stronger they didn’t lengthen the shafts along with it in the AP1s, Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. I’d recommend it to anyone, Jim, I am a rep in the industry and I think you have a small misunderstood on why lofts are stronger. With the 714 AP1 and AP2 Titleist has emphasized forgiveness. If you were on the fence, however; subtle improvements, particularly in the AP1 and AP2 models could very well give you all the motivation you need to put a set of 714s in your bag. the 714 AP-1 ‘s are the sweetest most forgiving, easiest launching clubs I’ve EVER had in my hands. Then the lofts would have been fine. Men's Right Handed. It’s no easy task. Price: $800, steel; $1,000, graphite. Quite frankly, I love that Titleist finally appears serious about creating a true game-improvement, distance iron. Titleist … launch angle and spin rate would be off. Titleist was able to maintain forgiveness at comparatively compact head sizes through the use of high-density tungsten, which allowed Titleist to move more discretionary weight than would be possible with all steel construction. I was finding that I was flighting it way too high in the wind, especially with my short irons (obviously). Ultimately what Titleist has tried to do is create an iron that (mostly) looks the part of a better players club, but offers the forgiveness and distance of a modern game-improvement iron. AP1 Offset Bounce Loft Length Lie Swingweight; 3 Iron ... Titleist Tour AD 50i is a super-lightweight iron shaft with a low flex point and high torque. Because the stock Gap Wedge only gets you to 48°, with the AP1s, Titleist is offering a 2nd, 52° Gap Wedge. For those who flock to these type of designs, the 714 CB and 714 MB will no doubt be two of very few designs to entice he golfer who fancies himself a premier ball-striker. And sure, it’s nice to hit it a little further with less loft and a shorter club. PING G425 Pre-Order Now + FREE SHIPPING SITEWIDE* + 10% Trade Bonus with code 'BONUS10' ... Titleist 718 AP1 Iron Set Specifications. Titleist 714 AP1 Single Iron Pitching Wedge PW True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 Steel Stiff Right Handed 35.75in. That set was worth stealing – hope the jerk shanked em all… Did you ever check the pawn shops? My guess is that if you despised the 712 series, unless you’re taken in by the promise of improved feel, the 714 series isn’t going to sway you. For those who even loosely follow the brand, the 714 series comes as anything but a shock. While I must confess that the traditional CB has never been my thing, at least they look the part. KEY TECHNOLOGIES: A 28-gram … Titleist 714 AP1 Iron Set 6-PW GW GW2 MRC Kuro Kage Low Balance 65 Graphite Senior Right Handed 37.5in Titleist 714 AP1 Iron Set 4-PW GW True Temper XP 95 R300 Steel Regular Right Handed 37.75in Titleist 714 AP1 Single Iron Pitching Wedge PW True Temper … The dude didn’t know what he was doing or just an idiot. The notion of extreme lofts runs absolutely contrary to how the most devoted Titleist fans view the brand. PROS By the time I got to the 5-iron, I was convinced I can now start going for most par 5s in 2 again. According to the company, both the AP1 and AP2 are the most-forgiving irons in the industry relative to head size. With the AP2s the Titleist story isn’t dissimilar from that of its competitors. Mid: $145.80. Having same loft then before with new CG would not work…. I once had a guy bend my 7-iron years ago. Now please don’t take my suggestion that the MBs and CBs are insignificant as a dig at Titleist. Some Titleist die-hards might view that wedge as a stain on the white coat. Both the 714 AP1 and AP2 irons have a combo satin and mirror-polish finish that reduces glare at address, but gives the irons … New Titleist 718 AP1 irons provide players with maximum distance and maximum forgiveness, all in the look and feel you've come to expect from Titleist. Titleist 714 AP1 Iron Set 5-PW PW2 GW MRC Kuro Kage Low Balance 65 Graphite Regular Right Handed 38.0in Now: $516.99 Titleist 714 AP1 Iron Set 4-PW GW Nippon N.S. Tungsten in the hosel and sole of AP2 is pretty interesting. I had a set of 710s which I ordered with the CB 4-9 irons and MB in PW, Gap with KBS Tour shafts it was a great set of irons! PW for my MP-14’s 50deg and for my Hogan Apex 49. And yeah…they did kinda release some pics a couple months back, so that was also a pretty solid clue that something new was coming. The 714s have just a couple minor tweaks that have made them even better. All I can say is that this is not good…those 714MB’s look sweet! I think the AP1’s and 2’s look sweet! This provides a high launch angle and spin … Took them to the range and within 10 min was hitting the longest, highest 9-iron I had hit in a while. The Titleist AP1 714 irons feature a cast stainless steel body construction with a concentrated tungsten sole weight, thin steel sole plate and an advanced dual cavity multi-material design. I got a great deal on a used set. If yours were custom made, you can have your pro get the info from Titleist … I said, I think you know the guy who you got them from and he said yes and told me sorry, take the irons and I left. there irons havnt been the same since the 680 series there being made alittle cheaper now so you know wat that means. That’s traditional. I have a set of AP1’s now but the new ones look great and I might just venture that way after I hit them. FEEL: One of the top-ranked irons; nice balance with more than ample stability; solid shots send a positive message to the hands while misses are muted; typical Titleist “click” at impact feels just right. Shaft length and lofts in both sets are identical to the models that came before them. With that being said I have really been liking the looks of the new AP1's (714) and the 913D2 driver, I usually strike the ball well for the amount of time I have been playing so do you guys think I could game the Titleist irons (AP1… … I walked and asked the guy if he dealt in stolen merchandise and he said of course not. Hahaha…too big of a gap…. I had clubs lifted and they showed up next day at the local pawn! Now with new technologies, center of cravities are lower and you can hit a club with a stronger loft as high and even higher then before with keeping the right spin rate. Retail price is $100/$125 for the AP1 and $137.50/$160 for the AP2. Doesn’t ‘workability’ refer to its ability to be hit with a fade or a draw or high or low on purpose? The 2 least significant of the 4 models in the 714 series are the updated versions of the CB and MB irons. While a 44° pitching wedge from anyone else might fan the flames a little bit, this is a much bigger deal because we’re talking about Titleist. The only downside I encountered, as expected, was in the areas of appearance and workability. With the 714 AP1 and AP2 Titleist has emphasized forgiveness. For the first time in years, I have an iron in my hand that gives me confidence. My mistake that I made – or the fitter made – was to not tip cut my irons a half inch or maybe a full one inch. Do fitting carts at Titleist … BOTTOM LINE: One of the best irons tested. As with 90% of what we see these days, the whole of the 714 series is evolutionary, not revolutionary. Sticking to the old ways is good business if you can get away with it. Most of all Tony believes in performance over hype and #PowerToThePlayer. I traded in my boardy mizuno mp-25 set and decided to try these AP1s after hitting some bombs in the test driving simulator. Playing in any sort of windy conditions was killing me. I play the 712MB’s right now and love them. It’s not. I carry AP3 718 5i and 6i with AMTs, as well as AP2 7i-PW. Copyright 2021. Retail price for the CB and MB irons is $125 per club (steel) and $150 per club (graphite). I remember it … Here is the current bag setup: Driver: Titleist … It’s the reason why Titleist can offer more distance without sacrificing playability. DISTANCE CONTROL: Repeatable swings yield the same yardages just about every time; overall length is good—often similar to testers’ own sticks; approach shots with mid- and short-irons deliver plenty of birdie chances. A few degrees strong from 6-PW but only 2 degrees stronger in 3 to 5-iron. This should take care of these new pesky long par 3s. A cambered sole with a pre-worn leading edge improves turf interaction. High: $168.00. In case you missed it, Titleist (often perceived as one of the last bastions of all that it true, and pure, and right within the golf equipment world) has formerly announced the impending release of their 714 series of irons. ACCURACY/FORGIVENESS: Top marks—makes some testers wonder how they got so good all of the sudden; readily repeatable, with minimal unwanted sidespin and more than you deserve on misses; you don’t need to catch it on the screws for a look at birdie. CONS Butt Dia. Further cementing the AP1’s place as true game-improvement iron, Titleist has swapped out their stock Dynamic Gold shafts for the 95gram XP model. Had some club stolen several years ago and found them in a pawn shop about 5 minutes from my house 2 days later. In addition to his editorial responsibilities, he was instrumental in developing MyGolfSpy's data-driven testing methodologies and continues to sift through our data to find the insights that can help improve your game. Ask any golfer who is playing better with a distance iron in his bag how he feels about loft jacking, and I can all but promise you his response is going to be “I don’t give a shit”. Titleist AP1 714 Irons. Category: Game-Improvement Irons. Tony believes that golfers deserve to know what's real and what's not, and that means MyGolfSpy's equipment coverage must extend beyond the so-called facts as dictated by the same companies that created them. Those AP1’s look sweet, but they ain’t kicking my Ping i20’s out of my bag, Dear Sir, Could you please let me know when the new 714 s become available and would you be able to give me a price of 714 MB 3 – pw in right hand including shipping to Australia. According to the company, both the AP1 and AP2 are the most-forgiving irons in the industry relative to head size. As you would expect from Titleist, the CB and MB designs which target the better player, remain relatively true to the established tradition; allowing for the fact that almost everybody’s traditional is slowly getting strong and longer. Thanks. What I’ve found is that the guys who take issue with “jacked-up” lofts generally point to Titleist as the example of a…rather the company that’s doing it (whatever it happens to be) right. You want tradition in a game-improvement iron? BUY THE CLUB: Get your own Titleist AP1 714 irons, From Golf Magazine ClubTest 2014, April 2014. But just not enough difference between the 710 to 714 worth the upgrade IMO…. This tried-and- true game-improvement iron is ideal for mid-handicap weekend warriors in the market for a user-friendly, all-purpose iron. It’s too early to say whether or not Titleist has actually succeeded, but they’ve clearly made a solid effort here. For more news that golfers everywhere are talking about, follow @si_golf on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to our YouTube video channel. When you have the ProV1 you can be whoever you want to be with your golf clubs. I have contemplated nearly the same set up, but with an AP1 718 4i with graphite shaft. PLAYABILITY: Sky-high and arrow-straight; allows for some creativity, especially baby draws; bulky enough to charge through rough, nimble enough to handle sand and tight spots. Looking forward to testing them. In reality, it’s not a big deal. It’s a nod to the reality that when it comes to truly traditional designs (by modern standards) – forgings no less – aimed at the better player, there really isn’t a whole lot you can do from a performance perspective. What a great looking club. $145.80 *Est. FEEL: Flush, crushing sensation at impact with a nice mix of meaningful feedback and muffled reverb; Rock of Gibraltar–stable through the turf; beautifully balanced, with enough heft to keep moving in tough spots. WE TESTED: 4–GW with True Temper XP 95 steel shaft. BOTTOM LINE: One of the top-tested models, just as it was in 2014. Titleist AP1 714 Irons Review. The specs for the MB line really have not changed very much for the last 3-4 versions of the clubs. Cathi, Titleist Club Concierge January 13, 2016 at 9:40am Doug E January 11, 2016 at 11:08am I cannot find the stock bounce specifications for the AP2 or AP1716 irons anywhere on the site. I’ve got my 712MB’s tweaked exactly the way I want them so I’ll do what I can to hold off…for now…, I can tell you the combo of the MB Wedge, PW and maybe the 9 iron, the rest CB is one of the best sets available for a handicapper under 9,,,otherwise the AP2 are some of the best clubs I’ve ever hit. 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