Introduction
The Titleist AP1 irons have gotten one of the biggest buzzes in the golf industry today. According to Titleist, these new irons are for skilled golfers or players aspiring to improve their scores, which is obviously everyone. A golfer that uses this golf club however, is a golfer that shoots in the double-digit handicap range. Titleist says that these irons have advanced performance, a better overall look, nicer feel and more forgiveness. The MSRP for these clubs are $112 for steel shafts and $135 for graphite shafts though, which means that if you purchase a set of 3 to PW (meaning eight irons, then you will need to pay anywhere from $896 to $1080 for a set of the AP1 irons.
Overview
The Titleist AP1 irons looks much different than the photograph, and its design is okay. But it cannot compare from the other sleeker and sexier golf clubs out there. The looks may turn you off, but at address you really can't see the back of the club. The top-line of the new irons are a bit larger than the other irons Titleist produces, but it really doesn't take anything away from the club. The irons do have a lot more forgiveness compared to its predecessors, which is a plus if you are an average golfer trying to improve your game and lower your handicap.
The Good
The Titleist AP1 provides more forgiveness on mishit or off-center strikes, and you can still work the ball flight in any direction you want. The workability of this iron serves as a great advantage for the skilled golfer, and with it allowing more forgiveness for missed shots it also very useful for mid-handicap golfers. The feel of these clubs makes for a nice addition to your golf bag, and although it is primarily used by the low-handicappers, it is still very useful for golfers trying to move from mid-to-low handicap.
The Bad
It doesn't look nearly as good as the other Titleist clubs. Its larger top-line, thicker bottom and longer blade make them look heavy and clunky. It is still a good club if you have the money to spend it on a set of irons, but its price does not match its performance and it cannot be used by beginners and high-handicap golfers. They also cannot be used for high-handicappers transitioning to mid-handicapper. The sweet spot maybe a bit larger, but it is still a lot smaller than the club these type of golfers need to improve their game.
Bottom Line
It is definitely a solid iron for the skilled golfer. It provides more control, good distance and the feel an advance golfer is looking for. It is only primarily used for low handicappers as mid-handicappers will have a hard time trying to hit. The only time it is advisable to start using this club, is if you are on the cusp of getting your handicap into the single digits. The design will not distract the seasoned golfers as the ball and club head are easy alignments to what you can find with these clubs.
Check out the golf iron set reviews at Easy Pars to see what other clubs we like, specifically the TaylorMade RocketBallz irons.
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