Facebook Twitter
Posted: July 28, 2009
Titleist.com is on-site at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club in Grand Blanc, Michigan for the 51st edition of the Buick Open, a tournament that dates back to 1958. The Titleist Tour Van has been buzzing with even more activity than usual, as this is the first week that it is carrying the next generation AP1, AP2, CB and MB irons that are scheduled to be introduced to the marketplace this fall.
Several players (Greg Chalmers, Derek Fathauer, Bill Haas, Stephen Leaney, Marc Leishman, Darron Stiles, Kevin Na) worked with the new irons on the range for the first time, while others, including Tom Pernice, Jr. (New AP2), Colt Knost (New CB) and Johnson Wagner (New CB) played a practice round with them and decided to put them in the bag this week.
Longtime Titleist Brand Ambassador Brad Faxon, who is also in the field this week, was actually the first to play the New AP2 irons in competition two weeks ago, when he posted his best finish of the year at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. A set of the New AP1 irons were also played in competition for the first time in Milwaukee, and will also be in that player's bag this week in Michigan.
Improvements to the new AP2 irons have resulted in better feel as well as improved shot control and ground contact. The new AP1 irons offer better feel, more forgiveness, and an improved shape, particularly in the short irons. Look for more sets to be put into play in the coming weeks, and be sure to check back here and on Titleist.com for the latest information on all Titleist products.
For now, be sure to check out the slide show for more information from the Buick Open.
A lot of activity is taking place this week in the Titleist Tour Van.
Next Post
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE! Tell me both the CB and MB will available in LEFTY. My old 731PMs are ready to retire.
JET wrote on August 11, 2009 at 4:08PM
Thank you Josh for asking that question! I wanted to ask that same question. Will Titleist make the MB available for lefties? I REALLY, REALLY, hope so. I really loved the 690 mb and hopefully can make the switch.
JET wrote on August 11, 2009 at 11:08PM
How are the AP2 2007 in durability?? Also is it possible to become a Titleist staff member as a sophomore in high school? Because my friend caddied at a pro am for a Titleist staff member named Kyle Stanley, he told my friend that he had been with Titleist since sophomore year in high school. Any info on this? Would be really helpful.
JET wrote on August 12, 2009 at 4:08AM
What are the differences in the new AP2s? From what I can tell, the new ones look just like the ones I have...except for the paint fill on the cavity plate. The reason I ask is, I have beat my short irons to death practicing at home and I need to replace them.
JET wrote on August 12, 2009 at 3:08PM
Thanks, I'm always here to help Titleist, I've already coverted 6 of my playing partners to AP2's!
JET wrote on August 12, 2009 at 7:08PM
I was wondering what sets are going to offer a 2 iron? I would guess the MB's and CB's
JET wrote on August 13, 2009 at 1:08AM
what do the new scttys look like. like a 009? button back? and how much will they be?
JET wrote on August 13, 2009 at 3:08AM
why did sctty decide to torch the califonia line? and will they be avaible in newport 2?
JET wrote on August 13, 2009 at 4:08AM
are the new CB like the older models. for example the 695 cb etc
JET wrote on August 13, 2009 at 5:08AM
I was wondering if the new MB irons are available to demo and get fit for at the TPI in late August? What is the main difference between the new MB and the ZM irons? I have noticed that it is missing the Z Muscle design, and the MB shares more attributes with the 690s, which by the way are the best irons made in the history of golf!!!!!
JET wrote on August 13, 2009 at 6:08PM
I am now beginning my search for new irons. Been playing my 704 cb's for a long time now. Very excited to try hitting these. Have tried other brands, but there is something about Titleist irons I love. The alignment and feel are unmatched in my opinion. Not to mention that even the newer irons of other brands still don't go as far as my "old" 704s. Looking forward to getting these in my hands. They look SWEET!
Just ordered a set of AP2 irons. I tried them on Tuesday and found them to be incredible, can't wait to get them. Had the full custom fit with my local professional. They were slightly more than i set out to pay, but when comparing them i couldnt have gone for anything else. Finishing them off with two Vokey wedges.
JET wrote on August 14, 2009 at 5:08PM
yeah i hope so too
Can you please explain the differences between cast and forged irons, and what sort of handicap each applies to? thanks
JET wrote on August 15, 2009 at 2:08AM
Hi Titleist Golf Clubs-
Can I team the mb irons with the cb irons?
for example: pw-8 iron of the MB-Irons and then 7-3 iron of the CB Irons?
would be nice!!!:)
JET wrote on August 16, 2009 at 6:08PM
I found the best way to get increased swingweight is, go to a Golf Pride Dual Durometer LITE grip. They can be found online...Golfworks. They add 3 points to swingweight, because it's a 39 gram grip.
JET wrote on August 18, 2009 at 2:08PM
Eric-
AP1 is cast, versus forged for AP2. AP1 is also going to be larger and more forgiving than AP2, with AP2 offering slightly more workability. We recommend working with an authorized Titleist FittingWorks partner later in the year when the new clubs become available for fitting to test your current AP2s against the new AP1s.
JET wrote on August 18, 2009 at 11:08PM
John-
CB will be the only model to offer a 2-iron.
All of the new iron models will be available for left-handed golfers.
Hank-
Complete product details will be available on Titleist.com in early fall. Design changes to AP2 focused on improving the feel of all irons as well as turf interaction of the short irons.