All Scotty Cameron Putters; Special Select; Phantom X; Inspired by Justin Thomas; Putter Selection Guide; Custom Options/Specs; … March 05, 2019 at 10:24 PM By Steve N. 0 Likes; 4 Replies; Steve N . Total Rating 0%. The T-MB lofts are stronger and they have a faster face whereas the AP2 irons have more MOI. I think they are both great clubs and offer the player a bit of everything they want, a smaller look at address, forgiveness and distance. I have carried my 735 2 iron since 2007 and this year I hit the T-MB during a fitting and now I have the 4 and 5 iron in the T-MB they are aweosme during my fitting the 4 iron and 5 iron launched a little higher and a little longer than the AP2. Always looking for forgiveness and distance. However when you put them down their appearance is pretty blade-like right throughout the set. Their dispersion is great and I never have a problem holding greens and have never had one of those oddball fliers. To keep things simple for you, I am going to say that the Titleist T100 iron replaces the 718 AP2, even if Titleist don’t want me to make that comparison. However, now you know and partly this is because of the new range of models and partly because it is a little different to AP2. PGA Tour. I have had a few sets of ap2 but always move away from them for some reason. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Prev; 1; 2; Next; Page 1 of 2 . Balls. Share Followers 0. All Golf Balls; Pro V1; Pro V1x; AVX; Tour Speed; Tour Soft; Velocity; TruFeel I have no problems moving the ball. November 06, 2015 at 11:11 PM By Sam H. 0 Likes; 11 Replies; Sam H Kula, HI. As such, they have different targets for mass properties and use different methods of weighting to achieve these targets. The Titleist Story. Tough decision, but I don't think you can go wrong with either choice! As expected, the CB is a bit easier to hit than the MB but pales in comparison to the AP2. Titleist say that the subtle changes will give better distance control and that is what the 718 MB iron is all about. I’m a mid handicap player that’s consistently around a (10-12). Adam Scott was enamored. The 716 AP2 was the number one iron model on Tour globally and therefore Titleist has officially badged the 718 AP2 as a tour iron and placed it in their tour category alongside the 718 MB and 718 CB irons rather than with the similarly named 718 AP1 and 718 AP3. TITLEIST 718 TMB IRONS Mark Crossfield reviews the Titleist 718 TMB irons and talks about who might get the most from this kind of golf club. Now, we’re going to go back to the Titleist roots to talk about the AC 108—one of the first irons to offer tungsten perimeter weighting on the heel and toe. Just trying to make an informed decision. All CNCPT; CP-02; CP-03; CP-04; Vokey Design Wedges. I recently switched irons from 712MB's to AP2's and always carried a 704 CB 2 Iron, I am wanting to update the 2 iron and am thinking of either a 712U or the TMB 2 iron. Naturally, one would think that the AP3 would come after the AP2, and serve as a player iron. Haven't registered for Team Titleist yet? All Vokey Design Wedges; SM8; Scotty Cameron Putters. Please sign in to comment; Bax. It was explained to me by a salesperson that the T-MB is more forgiving up and down the face, while the AP2 is more forgiving heel to toe. Understandingly, it’s the iron played by Jordan Spieth and many other Tour professionals. Now that Titleist has introduced the T models to their line up I can’t help but think the T100 might be the Holy Grail of irons. The AP2 has been my favourite Titleist club since it first came out in 2008 as it offered forgiveness and feel. January 22, 2018 at 03:11 AM . The AP2's are the overwhelming choice of Titleist Professionals. Titleist has grouped it with the 718 T-MB and 718 AP1 as one of their 'Distance' irons because of its forgiveness and unsupported face design. I am torn between these two sets, and full sets of the T-MB for testing are scarce. Although, the two heads may look similar in size and shape, they are made differently. Hi, I was wondering if anyone could tell me the major difference between the Ap2 iron and the T-MB? I currently have an old set of 690 MBs which are beginning to wear. The AP1 and AP2 irons with their larger heads and more decorated cavity backs were a break from that tradition. I have seen reviews with the 4 iron that was yielding higher ball speeds with less spin, and I guess I am just curious if this has been the effect you have seen in testing. Equipment counts courtesy of Darrell Survey. December 08, 2015 at 04:08 PM Have you considered a combo set of both the AP2s and T-MBs? How has the T-MB performed with players that don't need help with launch? CNCPT by Titleist. I currently play the Taylor Made Psi iron but have been looking at the T-MB's lately as I play a T-MB 3 iron. Titleist 718 AP1 v AP2 v AP3 – Verdict. The next AP iron in the line is the AP3. Just wanted to go high. The T-MB will launch higher with faster ball speeds and less spin than the AP2. Titleist hasn’t varied the AP2 line all that much throughout the course of their lineup, but they have made improvements to each iteration. 718 AP2 – 3-PW, 50°/True Temper AMT Tour White; 718 AP3 – 3-PW, 48°/True Temper AMT Black; 718 CB – 2-PW/Project X LZ; 718 MB – 3-PW/Project X; 718 T-MB – 2-PW, 50°/Project X PXi; Titleist‘s newest generation of irons – the 718‘s – is now at Ted & Dave Custom Golf and we are excited to start fitting our customers for them. Share; Posted August 6, 2019. The AP3 is really for those who found the AP2 or the similar sized T-MB a little too compact to be consistent with and joins an ever growing sector of the market I would call 'players improvement' irons. New Titleist T100 iron vs AP2. All Golf Balls; Pro V1; Pro V1x; Pro V1x Left Dash; AVX; Tour Speed; Tour Soft In this video PGA Professional and American Golf custom fitter Nick Taylor tests the new Titleist 718 range in AP2, AP3. December 08, 2015 at 04:08 PM . I am curious as to why the Tungsten was left in the 8-PW in the T-MB, but taken out of the AP2 as I have read and seen in reviews that the reason it was taken out was because it has little benefit in the short irons. If I was choosing, my favourite of the three would be the AP2. That was a lot of good information. The AP3 is really for those who found the AP2 or the similar sized T-MB a little too compact to be consistent with and joins an ever growing sector of the market I would call 'players improvement' irons. All Scotty Cameron Putters; Special Select; Phantom X; Teryllium; Putter Selection Guide; Custom Options/Specs; Previous models; IRON SELECTOR TOOL Get Started The ap2's were just a little to big for me visually. I was at the range a few days ago with my laser and there is five to eight yards gain with the 716 AP2 over the … For Titleist, huge strides were made not only in forgiveness to the 716 AP1 vs. its 714 predecessor, but it also got a very noticeable distance upgrade. December 18, 2016 at 03:18 AM All Scotty Cameron Putters; Special Select; Phantom X; Putter Selection Guide; Custom Options/Specs; Previous models; FASTER THAN YOURS Explore TS Metals 716 ap2 vs 718 ap2; 716 ap2 vs 718 ap2 Follow Thread. On average the MB will add three strokes to my round versus the AP2. All Scotty Cameron Putters; Special Select; Phantom X; Inspired by Justin Thomas; Putter Selection Guide; Custom Options/Specs; … The T-MB has tungsten in the 3-9 iron and none in the PW and the AP2 irons have tungsten in the 3-7 only. Also, I don't have to worry about all the different materials in the composition of the AP2s, but many of the pros play them. All CNCPT; CP-01; CP-02; Vokey Design Wedges. The gap between my Hybird and 4 was too much, so what I did was, ordered a TMB 5 and 4 iron and took the 4 to the range where a buddy has a bending machine, We bent the 4 a degree strong and I added a Graphite Design Tour AD 7Xi 92gm shaft to it and BOOM! It looks fantastic, both behind the ball and in the bag. 718 AP2. New Titleist 718 T-MB irons deliver high launch and more distance in a technical, muscle-back shape. The AP2 has been my favourite Titleist club since it first came out in 2008 as it offered forgiveness and feel. But if it was between the ap2 and TMB I would go ap2 The 716 version features a higher, more curved muscle back that not only increases the material behind the sweet spot but also gives a fresher, more stylish look than the straight line muscle on the previous 714 MB irons . Titleist has - at least with this offering - resisted the urge to join the launch-monitor-driven how-far-can-your-irons-go arms brigade that has swept through golf club manufacturing (although the Titleist T-MB falls squarely in that category). Built smarter to go faster A hollow-body, multi-material construction utilizes high-density tungsten and a thin unsupported face to create faster ball speeds, while still offering a Tour-validated look and feel. The irons have also been released to players at the European Tour’s HNA Open de France. Also, I have read where the T-MB launches higher but spins less than the AP2. My AP2's are PW-4 iron. Titleist 718 AP2 (available September 29) retails for $1,300 (eight clubs) and comes with True Temper’s Dynamic Gold AMT Tour White steel. I currently have the 714 AP2's in my bag and have since 2014. A little confused as to how the T-MB would play with irons 5-PW. I do not need help with launch, but am interested in the increased ball speeds and forgiveness that the T-MB appears to offer. The AP2 has a higher MOI (more forgiveness) than the T-MB. They hit the same trajectories, go the same distances, and get plenty of spin. I asked Chris McGinley, VP of Marketing, why the AP2's are so successful with traditional muscle back or cb players: "The product gives the better player a truly balanced performance choice, outstanding feel with shot workability and forgiveness. The cavity-back designs are similar, with both featuring a black and silver tungsten nickel pla… Unfortunately at the fitting I didn’t have a chance to hit the 3 iron. I have the 716 AP2's that I bought in May of last year. I was over at a golf store and the 718s caught my eyes...do you think its worth the upgrade? The Vokeys will have an advantage in that it is more versatile on creative shots. Here is the breakdown of iron choice for Staffer's on Titleist's website: 710 cb players (20) and AP2 players (41). Tour. “Product seeding and player validation is a critical step in the go-to-market process for all Titleist equipment,” Titleist said in a press release. Changed to the MB's, no hit a draw like I use too and they go further. I have played an AP2/T-MB combo set before, and loved it and then switched it up a bit and went to the MB/T-MB combo. Equipment counts courtesy of Darrell Survey. The T-MB has a hollow cast body with a face insert and the AP2 is a multimaterial forging. Titleist Thursdays; Golf Club Trial; Meet our Product Specialists; Scotty Cameron Showcase; Titleist Performance Institute; SureFit Technology; Shaft Performance Guide; Featured Fitting Event Golf Club Fitting. Hey Ryan, I played the 714 AP2s for two years, then I played the 716 AP2s for a year and now I'm playing T-MB's which I just got fitted for in Oceanside. It is for those elite players who can strike the centre of the face consistently, but who want a lower MOI head in order to shape shots. CNCPT by Titleist. For those players that do not need help with launch, the AP2 short and mid irons and the T-MB longer irons seemed to be the direction they moved towards. I looked (briefly) at the 716 AP2's, but I really did not like them at all (their physical appearance simply did not appeal to me and did not "suit my eye"). They are both amazing clubs, but it's really a personal preference. Always looking for forgiveness and distance. I currently play the Taylor Made Psi iron but have been looking at the T-MB's lately as I play a T-MB 3 iron. 0 Likes; 8 Replies; Bigcat Glasgow, KY . Thanks. CNCPT by Titleist. You really have to take the time and hit both of them, just like all clubs. I have always struggled with my irons, but seem to have the best feel with the forged clubs. Golf Balls. I would just see if you can find a certified titleist fitter and hit them all and see what you come up with. Equipment counts courtesy of Darrell Survey. I would recomend a combo set T-MB longer irons and AP2's sorter irons but this is just my opinion hope it helps. Hi Drew, You are correct - the T-MB has tungsten in the 2-9 iron, but not the P & W. The T-MB P & W will go higher with less spin than a Vokey (assuming you match everything else, grip, length, loft and shaft) Whether that works better for you is dependent on your game. Titleist AC 108 – Released 1972. As if choosing your new Titleist 718 irons wasn’t difficult enough, THEY ADDED THE AP3!!! Many of you who play Titleist AP2 irons probably don't realise that you a playing with a tour iron, but you are. CNCPT by Titleist. Like the AP2, the T-MB is now under threat from the new AP3 in the long irons, just because you get the same good feel with even more forgiveness. Apparently it is something to do with my swing speed and the weight in the toe of the AP2's meaning I wasnt rotating the club enough. One thing I've come to really like from Titleist is that their clubs are so consistent. Titleist Thursdays; Golf Club Trial; Meet our Product Specialists; Scotty Cameron Showcase; Titleist Performance Institute; SureFit Technology; Shaft Performance Guide; … HOW THE 718 APs DIFFER FROM THE … Hi, I was wondering if anyone could tell me the major difference between the Ap2 iron and the T-MB? During a … We kicked this list offer with an iron that featured tungsten. Had a set of Tmb irons, meh. Leave a reply. Bigtcat, I can tell you that I have played AP2's since they came out I went to AP2's from 735's and I have always loved them. The AP2s are more forgiving but the T-MB's give a more solid feel and I can shape shots better with them. All rights reserved. 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