The concept for the original AP irons came from research showing that serious golfers want performance but not at the expense of feel. The Titleist research and development team has been conducting extensive sound and vibration analysis aimed at reducing the harsh lower-frequency vibration that causes poor feel in irons. This research led to combining several technologies and materials in the back cavity of the
Titleist AP1 710, resulting in a Tuned Feel System that enhances fee.
For those needing a quick intro, the AP line of irons is Titleist's biggest effort in producing iron sets that don't require a handicap south of five. One big problem always was that irons in that category tend to have larger heads, wider soles, and thick toplines seen at address - all of which lead to a finished product that just doesn't look as clean or as sleek as the traditional forged blade. Titleist took this as a challenge, and their response was the AP Series, which, by integrating new materials in a new dual cavity along with multi-component construction, were able to produce irons that performed up to their high standards and kept a compact, clean look while also remaining playable by a very wide variety of skill levels.
The
Sonoma California Putter feature two tungsten weights in the sole of the club that increases the MOI of the club without having to make the head longer. This means that it is very forgiving for its size and Titleist say the shot disperson is smaller than the previoius AP1 model. Certainly we found it to be very easy to hit and pretty forgiving, even if the trajectory was a little higher than the similar sized CB iron.
The multi-material, dual cavity AP1, as stated before, provide not only an increase in forgiveness and stability, but also a solid feel upon impact and new and improved looks that appeals to a wide range of skill sets. That increase in forgiveness includes an increase in ball speeds on mis-hits so that you're not penalized on less than perfect contact. The long irons, in fact, have a measured 4% increase in MOI. The
Titleist Vokey Spin Milled Oil Can Wedge also have an improved feel thanks to a combination of the increase in MOI and tuned feel cavity insert.
The grooves on the Titleist AP1 712s are modified U grooves that conform with the R&A and USGA specifications.
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