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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.
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Mike-
The new irons will be available for fittings at Oceanside later in the year, likely sometime in October.
JET wrote on August 18, 2009 at 11:08PM
Jeremy-
Sounds as if you take good care of your clubs...you should not have issues with the AP2s in terms of durability.
Marco-
When the new irons become available, you will be able to custom order whichever combination of the four new models you feel best suits your game.
Forging and casting are two processes by which iron heads are manufactured. The forging process generally involves a mild carbon or stainless steel which is heated to a malleable state and then hammered into its finished form. The typical casting process consists of pouring liquefied stainless steel into a cast which, once cooled, yields the finished clubhead. Forged clubs are renowned for their greater feel, playability and versatility with regard to custom fitting options. They are also generally preferred by better players for their feel and playing characteristics, but are a suitable choice for golfers of all abilities.
Liam-
Like most muscle back forged irons, the MBs will promote a lower trajectory than the other new Titleist irons. We already have several sets of the new MBs, as well as the CBs, AP2s and AP1s, in play on Tour.
Sam-
If properly cared for, you can expect good durability from all Titleist golf clubs. For more on Titleist sponsorships, please see our <a href="www.titleist.com/.../faqCategory.asp rel="nofollow">FAQ section Titleist.com</a>.
Hello,
I just bought a set of AP2 irons. I ordered a strong set so with -1 degree loft. When I got them it appeared to be +1 loft. Now the retailer is offering to bend the clubs 2 degrees. He suggested that that is what Titleist also does when fitting the clubs. Should I let him bend the clubs? And does Titleist bend the clubs to make them strong?
Regards,
Joe
JET wrote on August 20, 2009 at 9:08AM
I am currently playing the AP1s and simply love them. This is my fourth set of Titleist irons and in my opinion they are the best. What are the improvements to the 2010 model as compared to the original model?
JET wrote on August 20, 2009 at 12:08PM
Hi
Will there be standard combo set like CB long irons / MB short irons? Or, will we need to only go for the custom order, which normally takes time to get the desired clubs?
JET wrote on August 20, 2009 at 1:08PM
Great news I just placed my order for 2-PW CBs.
Cheers
John
JET wrote on August 20, 2009 at 3:08PM
Thank you for your loyalty to Titleist irons. Complete details about the improvements to the new AP1 irons will be available on Titleist.com early this fall.
JET wrote on August 20, 2009 at 5:08PM
The new irons will not ship in mixed sets unless ordered through Titleist Custom Clubs. Depending upon component availability, most custom orders ship within 2-4 business days of receipt.
Joe-
Your golf shop is correct. For custom iron orders requesting strong or weak lofts, the irons are bent from standard to the requested loft. If you received an order that was not fulfilled correctly and do not want your golf shop to bend your clubs, you can have them contact Titleist Custom Clubs customer service or our Repairs Department to correct the situation.
Dear Titleist Team,
I was just about to buy a set of AP2, and AP1 for my wife, when I heard about the new irons coming out. Will the new irons conform to the new groove rule? By this I mean will the grooves be smaller on the new sets? I have no intention of ever playing professionally, so I am not sure whether the old irons would be better for us.
Thanks
JET wrote on August 20, 2009 at 8:08PM
Hello Titleist!!
My Friend And I Both Use Titleist Irons!!
We Thought Of A Great Idea For A New Set Of Irons..
'' The Vokey Design Irons''
We Think You Should Make A New Set Of Irons With The Same Characteristics As The Vokey Wedges...
Not Only Would They Be Great But They Would Sell Well In My Perspective!!
Tell Me What You Think!
Thanks!!!
JET wrote on August 20, 2009 at 9:08PM
Ivan-
Both the new generation of Titleist irons as well as most prior generation Titleist irons have grooves that will conform to the new groove regulations proposed by the USGA/R&A.
JET wrote on August 20, 2009 at 10:08PM
Andrew-
Thanks for your loyalty and enthusiasm toward Titleist irons. We have a very talented iron design team already in place, and Voke stays very busy designing and building wedges for both the best players in the world and avid golfers everywhere.
I bought an SH85 hybrid bag a few months ago and I now see they are not available. I was wondering why? I love mine, but I use a cart when walking.
JET wrote on August 21, 2009 at 7:08AM
I am an enormous Davis Love III fan and would love to see a set of irons that involved him some how. I have seen this with putters and wedges before.
JET wrote on August 21, 2009 at 11:08AM
I love my 775s but I am looking at the new AP1s. Will the lofts on the new AP1s be the same as the current AP1s or more like the 775s?
JET wrote on August 22, 2009 at 6:08AM