Ap2 irons

CodyGibb96 · August 30, 2016

Would you recommend that a 14 handicap use ap2 irons? I think my ball striking is consistent enough and I feel like my current set do not provide spin numbers or flight to improve my scoring!

daniel gibson · August 30, 2016

Pay extra to get fit, spin and launch angle will be a factor, I'd strongly advise it.

Titleist_242 · August 30, 2016

I don't think there is any magical iron head that'll help you with spin and ball flight.

gvogel · August 30, 2016

Would you recommend that a 14 handicap use ap2 irons? I think my ball striking is consistent enough and I feel like my current set do not provide spin numbers or flight to improve my scoring!

I advise that you figure out a set composition that enables you to enjoy the benefits of forged, and the forgiveness of game improvement.

I have been playing for 45 years, and my handicap varies between 6 and 8; more recently 7 and 8. At the moment I am playing AP1 6 and 7-iron, and AP2 8-iron to PW. As I have gotten older ( I am 62), I have given up longer irons. Although, sometimes I put an AP1 5-iron in the bag and I can still hit that, with a good swing.

As a 14, there is nothing wrong with admitting that a game improvement iron, like the AP1, will help in the longer irons. A forged club such as an AP2 does feel better, and may be a slight benefit when you get to the scoring zone: 9-iron and PW.

If you have a lot of swing speed, you might not have trouble hitting the AP2 7-iron and 6-iron. Trial and error will be your judge.

I could easily play AP1 5-iron to 9-iron; I really enjoy the AP2 PW for pitching and short shots around the green. I am able to easily utilize the AP2 8-iron and 9-iron. I play what works for my game. Same as the shafts - they work for my game. I was fortunate enough to have been fitted at Titleist's facility at Manchester Lane for the shafts.

It is your swing. It is your game. Part of the fun is figuring out what works for you.

NoTalentLefty · August 30, 2016

As long as you are dedicated in improving why not? If you are like me Someone who can't put the work into improving then it might not be a good idea.

Work - golf at least 2 twice a week and lots of directed range time between rounds.

Stuart_G · August 31, 2016

If you get good results from them when you test them out and you like what you see at address, then absolutely no reason why you couldn't or shouldn't play them.

However, if you are seeing significantly more spin with them over other options, there is a good chance that something else is going on than just the different head specs. A proper fitting might be able to better nail down the true cause of the spin issues (or validate whether there really is an issue).