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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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Hi,
i was looking into buying the D2 driver but i was just wondering if the new D4 is more of a players club and fast swing speed or a driver for a slower swing speed
JET wrote on September 1, 2009 at 6:09AM
I bought the AP2 irons before the season started and never looked back. I went from another company's cavity backed to this new construction and love the feel it gives me off the fairways and from the tee box on par 3s. Worth every penny and now looking to replace my woods from another company with Titlest drivers.
JET wrote on September 1, 2009 at 7:09PM
i am 13 years old and can usually hit most types of irons except blades
i like the forthcoming irons that Titleist are bringing out
which irons would u say would be best for me
JET wrote on September 2, 2009 at 5:09PM
The new irons look great. I have been playing the AP2s for a year and love them. My 8 year old wants to know why Titleist doesn't make clubs for juniors.
JET wrote on September 2, 2009 at 8:09PM
I'm looking at buying a new set of irons...I'm an aspiring player playing off a handicap of 11 but capable of scores in the late 70s & can see my handicap reducing in the future. I've been advised that the AP1s would be more suitable for me than the AP2s...could you please advise & also confirm if these are in the process of being replaced/upgraded...should I wait, etc
Yours sincerely
Andrew
JET wrote on September 2, 2009 at 10:09PM
I know this is not what the discussion is about, but is Titleist coming out with a new line of Drivers for this fall/2010?
JET wrote on September 3, 2009 at 2:09AM
I am a player that picks the ball. I used to play with Titleist 681 irons which were quite easy to hit well if the ball was picked. My question is which of the new irons would be preferable for a player that picks or sweeps the ball?
JET wrote on September 3, 2009 at 3:09PM
i am a 14 yr old with a 2 handicap and use the AP1 irons. i am looking for more feel and workibility out of my irons. which new irons would you reccomend?
JET wrote on September 6, 2009 at 10:09PM
I am 15 years old and a 2 handicapper. I was thinking about the AP2s, however the new AP2s look great. What is the difference with the new model?
JET wrote on September 8, 2009 at 2:09AM
Andrew, If you are not exaggerating your HC and keeping legit scores buy the AP2s. Once you familiarize yourself with the reduced offset and are hitting cleanly; you wont regret it.
JET wrote on September 9, 2009 at 2:09AM
No. They come out with new clubs every two years. Drivers, Wedges, etc. came out for 2009, and new Irons will be for 2010. Drivers and etc. will be available for the 2011 season.
JET wrote on September 10, 2009 at 4:09AM
There is no D4 driver but all of the 909s are great. They can fit any swing type if fitted with the correct shaft for the swing.
JET wrote on September 11, 2009 at 4:09PM
A member at the course I work at has a 907D4... I have cleaned it many times.
JET wrote on September 12, 2009 at 4:09AM
There just going to be new irons or Titleist will bring also new drivers, woods and Vokeys????
JET wrote on September 12, 2009 at 4:09PM
It all depends. I'm 6 and I'm a +8 handicap so I'm really good pretty much. You want the new one's because, if you read the top, they have "better feel as well as improved shot control and ground contact," but who am I to suggest...
JET wrote on September 12, 2009 at 5:09PM
I am 15 as well and i play scratch golf. I Also play the AP1 and they are great. I have hit AP2 but it just wasn't for me. The forgiveness is great and you can still work the ball. But if you feel the AP2s are better for your swing then go for it.
JET wrote on September 13, 2009 at 3:09PM
If you are that good at 15 I would recommend getting some blades. I recommend blades because I, 15, was in your same situation. I couldn't decide to get a cavity back, mid cavity, or blade. I got blades because my dad was switching to the AP2s as well. I absolutely love my Titleist 681 blades. I can work the ball much easier than the AP2s and i have something to work for. This is just my opinion, but I would recommend going down to your local golf pro and try out some blades.
dear Titleist
i was wondering if the AP2 iron from last year will meet new groove rules for 2110
JET wrote on September 13, 2009 at 10:09PM
You can get fitted for the new irons from the 1st of oct,
but they are not on sale untill 1st of november.
JET wrote on September 14, 2009 at 2:09PM
hii could u tell me if the 735.CM irons are conforming in 2010
JET wrote on September 14, 2009 at 6:09PM