Like all Titleist irons, the Titleist AP2 irons have a futuristic design but the comparison stops there. With its AP2, Titleist moved on to combine multi-materials – steel body, elastomer bar, tungsten nickel sole, and aluminum cavity plate. The mix of materials make traditionalists suspicious but it has the traditional feel purists approve. When these hi-tech irons had just been released, they are not cheap golf clubs.
The Titleist AP1 irons are advanced performance, multi-material, dual cavity, chrome plated technical forging for the skilled, single digit golfer who wants contemporary iron technology with traditional solid feel, looks and shot control. Titleist AP2 irons target the skilled golfer with enough performance to easily reach the aspiring serious golfer. High-tech design and construction deliver outstanding performance. Multi-Material Design with upper and lower cavities that optimize weight distribution to the perimeter, while the precise forged steel body with high density tungsten nickel box provide feel, forgiveness and performance.
Elastomer cushion on central support bar dampens vibration for outstanding feel. The Tungsten Nickel Box is a high density material located in the back and sole encloses the lower cavity to locate weight low and deep for performance while providing structural rigidity and low frequency vibration dampening for unmatched feel. A thin face distributes additional weight low and deep to help improve the weight distribution and performance while the Cross Member provides rigidity behind the impact area for solid feel. Soft elastomer cushion dampens face vibration for outstanding overall feel. Dual cavity, multi-material, thin face design optimizes the Center of Gravity (CG) location in the center, low and deep for optimal launch, increased ball speed, higher launch and consistent spin performance across the hitting area.
The player's cavity has come a long way in recent years. Companies are finding new ways to mix clean looks and game improvement technology. The Titleist AP2 irons are a prime example. This club offers almost everything a more traditional blade presents but adds forgiveness and a more solid feel across the face. Titleist has done a great job with these. They were not cheap golf clubs a year ago, but right now they are on sale in many online stores.
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I purchased these to have something more forgiving since I was playing Ping I3 blades. Since I don't play as often I decided to buy something that would dampen mishit. I have a personal driving range and I found that my swing fault followed me, go figure :) Anyway, my 1st round was a disaster, but it wasn't the clubs. After the disaster I practiced all week with them, along with a major revision in my setup and shot 73 in my second round with them. So, they were redeemed. One thing I've noticed is that the offset is hidden well in the design of the club. I have never cared for offset, but it's almost invisible in this club. They feel really good in my hands and the thicker sole from the Ping's now seem normal.