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Posted: August 26, 2009
The FedEx Cup Playoffs kick off tomorrow as play commences at The Barclays. Playing host for the first time is the beautiful Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, NJ. The players are getting their first looks at this beautiful, links-style course which offers some amazing views of the New York City skyline. Many players are also getting their first look at Titleist's new AP1, AP2, CB and MB irons, which will be available to consumers this fall. The initial feedback has been extremely positive, as evidenced by the host of players who will be trusting the new irons under the heat of playoff competition. Click on the photo gallery below to see what several Titleist Brand Ambassadors are putting in the bag.
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What's in the Bag?
Nick Watney Driver: 909 D2 10.5 bent to 11.25. Shaft: Diamana White 83 X Grips: New Decade 58 Round
Irons: New AP2 (3-9) Swingweight: D-3 Shaft: Dynamic Gold X100 Grips: New Decade 58 Round
Wedges: Vokey Design 50.08 PW, Spin Milled 54.10 SW, Spin Milled TVD 60 LW Putter: Scotty Cameron 303 350g Tour Model
Ryuji Imada Driver: 909 D2 9.5 Swingweight: D-3 Shaft: UST Attas X6 Grips: TV 60 Rib
Irons: New CB (3-9) Swingweight: D-3 Shaft: Dynamic Gold S400 Grips: Green Victory Cord 60 Rib
Wedges: Vokey Design 48.06 PW, Prototype 53.12 SW, Vokey 60-T LW bent to 61 degrees Putter: Scotty Cameron 350g Prototype Tour Model
Charley Hoffman Driver: 909 D2 8.5 Shaft: Diamana White 83 Grips: Lamkin Tour Black 58 Rib
Irons: New MB (3-9) Shaft: Dynamic gold X100 Sensicore Swingweight: D-3 Grips: Lamkin Tour Black 58 Rib
Wedges: Vokey Prototype 48.06 PW, Vokey Design 56.14 SW bent to 55.13, Vokey Prototype 60-M LW Putter: Scotty Cameron Red X Tour Model
Bill Haas Driver: 909 D2 8.5 Shaft: Speeder 757 Length: 45 inches Swingweight: D-3 Grips: New Decade Yellow 60 round
Irons: New CB (3-P) Shaft: Project X 6.5 Swingweight: D-3 Grips: New Decade Yellow 60 round
Wedges: Vokey Design 54.10 SW, Vokey Prototype 60-E LW
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi Tour Model
Thanks to Titleist On Tour for the great bag-shots! To follow Titleist On Tour, visit: http://twitter.com/titleistontour Stay posted, as we have more to come from The Barclays!
dano wrote on August 26, 2009 at 10:08PM
Two questions.....
1) are Watney and Haas' drivers bent closed to increase loft or is the hosel bent to add loft another way?
2) why does Nick play a 21* hybrid and a 21* AP2 3-iron? This is intriguing...are his irons bent weak?
As always keep up the great work. We love the tour updates!!!
Ryan Crysler wrote on August 27, 2009 at 7:08AM
Cool stuff and thanks for the scoop! I'm having a hard time deciding which new set to play: AP2 or CB/MB. Maybe I should get both!
I would love to know how the Tour Van bends those drivers. Maybe we can see a video or something!
Mike wrote on August 27, 2009 at 8:08AM
Hoffman's bag is looking good. The new MBs are sweet. So tempting.
Dylan Miles wrote on August 27, 2009 at 11:08AM
Hi,
Slightly off topic I know, but are there any plans in the near future for the Vokey Wedge Works wedges to be shipped to addresses other than the US? I live in the UK and would LOVE to get another Vokey wedge, this time with my name stamped on it.
Thanks!
Titleist Golf Clubs wrote on August 27, 2009 at 2:08PM
Dylan-
Yes, there are plans to offer the wedges outside of the US, but we need to work out some more details. Keep posted to <a href="http://www.vokey.com" rel="nofollow">Vokey.com</a> for more.
Titleist Golf Clubs wrote on August 27, 2009 at 5:08PM
Dano-
Two answers:
1. Only Nick's driver is bent, there was a typo in the original post that has been corrected. And yes, when the metals are bent to add loft, this has the effect of also closing the face.
2. Nick's irons are bent 1° weak.
Darren wrote on September 2, 2009 at 6:09PM
The AP1s have a semi underslug hosel. What does that mean and what is the benefits?
Sean Manning wrote on September 3, 2009 at 12:09PM
Just curious when there will be public info on the new irons, wedges and putters on the titleist, vokey, and scotty cameron websites. Thanks
Mike Zarecky wrote on September 17, 2009 at 7:09AM
When are new AP1s going to the dealers?
Titleist Golf Clubs wrote on September 18, 2009 at 11:09AM
Mike-
The new irons will be available in golf shops in November.
Sean-
Product information will be available on Titleist.com in October.
Kris wrote on September 22, 2009 at 12:09PM
how long will the current AP2 irons be offered?
craig wrote on September 23, 2009 at 12:09PM
hey guys any new drivers in the pipeline
Titleist Golf Clubs wrote on September 23, 2009 at 6:09PM
Craig-
Nothing to announce in terms of driver, fairways or hybrids at this time.
Kris-
Although inventory may remain in some golf shops, we will not be offering the current AP2 irons once the new AP2 irons launch.
Erin wrote on October 16, 2009 at 12:10AM
i have one question....
i read somewhere that the older first generation of AP2 irons are already in compliance with the new groove rule that is taking effect at the beginning of this coming year.
i was just wondering if this is true or if there are any sets of the AP2 irons that will not comply with the new groove rule?
Titleist Golf Clubs wrote on October 20, 2009 at 12:10PM
Erin-
Yes, the original AP2 irons, as well as most prior generation Titleist irons, will conform to the new groove regulations that are being adopted as a condition of competition on the professional tours in 2010.
