Titleist AP2 718 Forged #9 Iron Stiff Flex Steel Men's Left
Description
Introduction
Year after year, the Titleist AP2 remains a favorite among better players and PGA Tour players. And, as the iron of choice for Jordan Spieth, it’s likely to remain that way. The 718 AP2 doesn’t change much, which is exactly how Titleist loyalists want it.
Looks
The look of the 718 AP2 is a huge part of its appeal. It has everything that the better player likes: a thin sole, a thin top line, and very little offset. What makes it a little different than other players irons is the shorter blade length.
In the bag, I think this version of the AP2 is the cleanest yet. It’s almost entire white and chrome with just a touch of black for outlines and branding.
Sound & Feel
The forged AP2 is where the 718 iron line up starts to feel really good. It’s much softer at impact than either the AP1 or the AP3. Center hits feel really satisfying, and mishits are easy to distinguish and locate precisely. Pleasantly, mishits don’t sting the hands.
Performance
The calling card of the AP2 has always been that it packs a reasonable amount of forgiveness into an attractive package. That continues to be true of the 718 model. Titleist uses tungsten in the heel and toe to make the head more stable on off-center impacts. To be clear, this is the kind of forgiveness that a 10-handicap needs, but it’s not sufficient for someone wearing out the heel and toe of the club.