New shinies!

[leaney]

I'm now the owner of the new Titleist 714 AP2 irons and I have to say these clubs are as good as I had hoped they would be.

When I took the game up 2.5 years ago I started with the 710 AP2's and the 714's are definitely an improvement. I've always been very sceptical when manufacturers bring out new irons and claim to have improved them over their last set but these really are better. Maybe a four year gap is enough time to have real improvements in equipment.

They've strengthened the lofts a tad but they also have a higher launch with the shorter irons so the ball travels further and it will drop and stop instead of rolling out too much. A problem in other iron sets that have the lofts strengthened.

I didn't buy the irons because Titleist claimed greater distance with them, I bought them simply because I like Titleist products (A Titleist whore if you like) and I wanted some new irons, who doesn't? But these really are an improvement. And whilst hitting the ball a good distance has never been an issue for me, who doesn't want to hit it further as long as you still have great control?

I can't yet comment on the extra forgiveness claim as the 50 balls I hit on the range were off the centre of the clubs (I could see the marks the balls were leaving) but I wouldn't be surprised if again they were an improvement on the 710's.

So there you have it, I'm sure many won't care and I wouldn't blame you but for what my opinion is worth (and that isn't much I know) I would recommend having a hit of these for those looking for some new irons and to see what you think.

Leaney

 

[Lump]

Same spec as your previous Ap2's?

(I've just booked my fitting at titleist in january for new irons, 714 Mb's or a combo set if I struggle with the longer irons)

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I like the fact that Titleist don't rush new models out and I like the look of the new 714's. I've never really got on with Titleist clubs, more pilot error than anything else but I would be tempted IF I go away from the G25's although the I25's will get first refusal

 

[leaney]

Same spec as your previous Ap2's?

(I've just booked my fitting at titleist in january for new irons, 714 Mb's or a combo set if I struggle with the longer irons)

Only difference is these clubs are now at a standard lie instead of the 2 degrees flat on the 710's I had put in. This is only because my swing had changed since then.

The MB's are gorgeous clubs but out of my league at the moment. Maybe in a few years I continue improving.

 

[leaney]

I like the fact that Titleist don't rush new models out and I like the look of the new 714's. I've never really got on with Titleist clubs, more pilot error than anything else but I would be tempted IF I go away from the G25's although the I25's will get first refusal

I too like that they only release new models every 2 years instead of every 3-6 months.

A good friend of mine swears by his Ping clubs so I'm sure you won't go wrong either way.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Good luck with your new bats and hope they bring you success on the course.

 

[anotherdouble]

Nice choice of clubs. Hope they serve you well mate.

 

[Coatsy79]

I foresee AP2's in my future if I ever get any better

Love my AP1's they really are a smashing club

 

[Pippo_T]

Congrats mate I had a set of AP2 714's arrive on Thursday, they really are lovely clubs! Looking forward to properly bedding them in over the winter and then pushing on next season!

They look amazing, and I like the way Titleist develop and release clubs. Guarantees a good resale value if you do change and I don't feel like I'm going to feel pressure to change my irons for a long time.

 

[Durango]

If I was to move the mp53s on then these would be going in the bag!

 

[markgs]

i have ap2 714 love them, great clubs, i had a go of 714mb today not that hard to hit really, i hit the 3 iron off the deck a good distance, i wish i had gone combo set 7 to p mb 4 to 6 ap2. i do not like the look of cb

 

[bladeplayer]

i have ap2 714 love them, great clubs, i had a go of 714mb today not that hard to hit really, i hit the 3 iron off the deck a good distance, i wish i had gone combo set 7 to p mb 4 to 6 ap2. i do not like the look of cb

I tried them all at the fitting . ended up with AP2's . as the spec was totaly different than my old clubs i thought i would struggle badly , i didn't , mind you if you'd seen me play this weekend it would be a different story ..

only one slight downer may be the feel out of the stiff shafts for me .. i do think i had better feed back/ feel off the shot in my old clubs (mp32's with DG r300 shafts) ... No complaints tho , hopefully they will be well bedded in by March

 

[Lump]

I tried them all at the fitting . ended up with AP2's . as the spec was totaly different than my old clubs i thought i would struggle badly , i didn't , mind you if you'd seen me play this weekend it would be a different story ..

only one slight downer may be the feel out of the stiff shafts for me .. i do think i had better feed back/ feel off the shot in my old clubs (mp32's with DG r300 shafts) ... No complaints tho , hopefully they will be well bedded in by March

Which stiff shafts have you got. I find the s300 shafts very numb.

 

[leaney]

Which stiff shafts have you got. I find the s300 shafts very numb.

I've got the s300 shafts. They seem fine to me, although I'm no shaft expert....

 

[medwayjon]

I hit the Demo 6-Iron yesterday and absolutely loved it

If I can get playing enough to justify it, these will be on the 2014 wishlist thats for sure

TBH I wouldnt consider irons other than Titleist

 

[Waitforme]

I've just taken delivery of a set of 714 AP1s, would have liked the AP2s but I need the forgiveness of the former.
5 -PW , 2deg flat and the 5 and 6 iron strengthened one deg.
Have only hit them at the range and so far really impressed with them.

Was impressed with the turnaround on the order,phoned my specs to gamola golf in Aberdeen on monday 3pm
, the FedEx man arrived Friday morning with them.

 

[chrisd]

Glad you like them!

I have 710 AP2's and a mate's offered £300 for them. I fancy the MB's but considering the 714's don't know what to do but your posting is food for thought

Enjoy them!

 

[markgs]

Glad you like them!

I have 710 AP2's and a mate's offered £300 for them. I fancy the MB's but considering the 714's don't know what to do but your posting is food for thought

Enjoy them!

If you have been offered 300 pounds for 710 sell them as fast as you can thats 100 more then you can get them on flea bay for

 

[Lump]

I've got the s300 shafts. They seem fine to me, although I'm no shaft expert....

Oh god, I don't mean in general. I just personally like them. I feel like I get very little feedback from s300 shafts.

 

[chrisd]

If you have been offered 300 pounds for 710 sell them as fast as you can thats 100 more then you can get them on flea bay for

I know it's a decent offer but I've just had them re gripped which cost a fair bit. I like them though so I'd need to be sure before changing to the new 714's