Titleist AP1 irons

[Headhunt4]

Hi. I'm new to the forum but wondered if anyone has the AP1 irons from Titleist. I've just bought some to try and bring my handicap down which is currently 19. I started playing 3 years ago and these are the first decent irons I have invested in.... Have you played with AP1's? Are they going to give me extra distance? Will they get me to a low teen handicap?!?!

 

[pokerjoke]

They have the potential 2 get you down 2 single figures,but shudnt you have asked the question b4 you brought them,also good luck on your quest 4 single figures

 

[Headhunt4]

Thank you. I did and the pro seemed to think they were a good iron but with a very soft face. They seemed to fly true and give a pretty good level of forgiveness compared to the Nike cavity backs I had, so I just didnt try any other sets!

 

[Twire]

AP1's are very good irons, and in the right hands, single figures should be a breeze.

Not sure what your pro means by "soft face"

 

[Smiffy]

Will they get me to a low teen handicap?!?!

Nope, not on their own.
But a half decent, repetitive swing might.
Oh, and a "golfing" brain

 

[USER1999]

Hard work and a bit of talent get your h/cap down. Equipment can't do it. Nice irons though. They will do you for a while.

 

[Headhunt4]

Thank you. He meant the face being soft that they wouldnt last for years and would mark easily. Still give me an excuse to test some more when they do..

 

[Headhunt4]

"Half decent repetitive swing and a golfing brain"

Thats me screwed then!

 

[Faldo_Fan]

Thought AP1's were the cast version and AP2's were the softer forged variety?????

If there cast they'll last for years (unless your only going to play shots off/from sand). If there forged the steel will be buttery soft and will wear in time, but you should still be ok for a few years.

 

[Smiffy]

Nice irons though.

Of course.
They're titless

 

[CliveW]

Are the new ones in the shops yet, or is it last year's models you've bought?
I'm waiting for the AP2s to become available later this month.

http://www.titleist.co.uk/golfclubs/irons/AP1.asp

 

[Tiger]

Howdy folks. Lucky for me ordered the 2009 AP1 irons back in September. Haven't had a chance to enjoy them in normal conditions as I only picked them up on Sunday and got called off by the rain.

Definitely agree with earlier posters that you need to have a solid repeatable swing to get the most out of them. My swing is still evolving (getting there slowly) but I catch about 6 out of 10 well and they really do fly off the face. I've got the project x 5.5 shafts which gave me a more penetrating flight than the standard shafts.

Absolutely love them and can't wait to have a longer hit with them later his week.