716 AP1's

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By TWilson

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  1. TWilson

    TWilson
    Jasper,TN

    I am a high handicapper (18) who only gets to play once maybe twice a week. In the past I have played Cobra game improvement irons. When making the switch to Titleist, I did lots of research on how the 716's were Titleist's most forgiving irons yet. My game seems to have declined some, and my mishits seem to be more exaggerated. I am not sure if this is a change in my game in general, or if I am just better suited for a more forgiving game improvement iron. I went to a local pro here in Chattanooga, and had him check, length and lie, and he didn't suggest any changes. The impact tape suggested that I am pretty consistent in strike pattern. I know the hitting bay is perfect conditions, and you don't normally get that on the course. I seem to be a player who hits just behind the ball instead of striking ball first, with that in mind what should I do?

    All advice is welcomed, and appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Toby Wilson Chattanooga, Tennessee

  2. James B

    James B

    The 716 AP1s are very forgiving, it launches the ball up high and provides maximum distance. I find it much easier to hit the AP1s as compared to the AP2s. Design wise, they both looks fantastic. I'd recommend getting fitted with a Pro and see which one 'feels' better to you. I tried both out, even though the AP2 was very tempting, I opted out for the AP1, and it has improved my game quite considerably! :)
  3. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    I would expect a pro that evaluated your irons would have made some suggestions to adjust your swing if consistently hitting fat shots. While I still hit some fat shots - at least I know why now. Any iron can only do so much for fat shots. You would still be past the bottom of the club arc. I moved from Cobra ZX to AP1 in 2012 and I didn't degrade, although lessons improved on my faults.
  4. Dwayne N

    Dwayne N
    Island, KY

    I made the switch to Titleist AP1's a few years back. At the time I was a 15 hdcp I am now at a 10 and truly believe that a large reason for the improvement is the switch to the AP1's. Swinging my third set now 716's
  5. DC

    DC

    Really a difficult question to answer. The striking behind the ball sounds like a slight swing flaw that you may want to see a professional about, but there is always the option of practice, practice, practice and practice some more.

    It is possible the Titleist clubs may be a different weight or maybe a different shaft from the cobras which may throw off your swing path or cause a slightly early release? I am no professional so my opinion is relatively simple.

    The Titleist may be less forgiving than the cobras as it sounds like the cobras are an SGI type of club, which might be helping you cleanly sweep the ball?

    Just a little response to your inquiries.
  6. Jeremy B

    Jeremy B

    Hi Toby,

    I am like you, a fairly high handicap at 15, but I used to struggle hitting behind the ball and consistency issues. For ME, I had to actively think of nothing else in my swing, but to get my weight to my leading foot. Once I did that, my strikes became a lot more crisp and divots came in front of the ball instead of behind. Not to mention I gained like a clubs distance in length. In any event, good luck in your practice. Oh yeah, Have Fun and swing easy.
    Fairways and Greens,
    Jeremy
  7. Brian F

    Brian F

    I was recently fitted for new clubs and chose the AP1 716's. They are very forgiving, nice ball flight and trajectory. You will also gain confidence once you start hitting them. Give em a try and hit em straight!
  8. Doug F

    Doug F
    St.Petersburg, FL

    The 716 AP1 Irons are great clubs. I would encourage you to maybe try a few different shafts with a Certified Titleist Fitter
  9. Scott R

    Scott R

    I actually also recently made the switch from Cobra Fly-Z irons to a new set of AP1's and have been very happy with the switch. I feel that the new AP1's are every bit as forgiving as my old Cobra's with a significantly higher and straighter ball flight.

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