Titleist 710 AP2 Irons Review
Titelist 710 AP2 Irons
I’ve been using the AP2 irons for over a year now and they’re by far the best irons I’ve ever owned. The combination of workability and forgiveness is incredible. I bought the new 710 AP2 irons last month and they’re actually better than the earlier versions. When I compare the AP2’s and the new 710 AP2 irons, the first thing that stands out is the profile at address. They new 710 AP2’s have a thinner topline and as a result they appear to have less offset, which is minimal on both versions. The new Ap2’s come standard with Dynamic Gold steel shafts. The earlier version came with the Project-X rifle shafts. So I ordered the 710’s with the Project-X upgrade. I’m considering switching to the FST KBS Tour shafts because the Project-X ball flight is a little too high for me. I like ripping 5-irons over trees but I’d rather have a more consistent mid-trajectory ball flight.
I would recommend these irons for anyone with a handicap under 12 or so and looking to play a forgiving forged iron. Which in the past was unheard of.
My only complaint about the AP2 irons is that the clubs tend to wear a bit quickly. I went through 3 pitching wedges last year. Maybe it’s the balls at the range but I’ve never had other irons wear as quickly. For me it’s not a big problem because I typically get new clubs every 12 months or so. I’ll update this review after a few months w/ the new 710 AP2’s.
For PGA Tour fans, the AP2’s have already won twice on Tour this year. My guess is that there will be many more by the end of 2010.
Construction:
Forged 1025 carbon steel body
Ttungsten nickel sole
Co-molded elastomer/aluminum cavity plate
Retail Price is $142/ Club (w/ stock steel shaft)