From the 2009 Buick Open – Wednesday
July 29th, 2009
If today’s pro-am is any indication of this week’s success, count Titleist Brand Ambassador Brad Faxon among the favorites. As we mentioned in yesterday’s blog note, Brad put the New AP2s in the bag at Milwaukee and posted his best finish of the year. Today, he fired a 4-under 68 on his own ball, which included long birdie putts on Nos. 9 and 18. The team, which also consisted of Detroit Red Wings forwards Kirk Maltby and Dan Cleary, finished at 14-under 58.
Be sure to check out Wednesday’s image gallery, which includes more shots of players testing equipment on the practice tee.
Brad Faxon following through with his New AP2 4-iron on the 187-yard Par 3 third hole.
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I JUST bought the original AP2s and they have yet to come in. Just read about the change. Now Im wondering if I should change my order to the new AP2s.
Courious why the design change is so soon after releasing the original AP2s? Was there so much feedback Titleist felt the need to change right away?
By the way, I’m a Titleist guy. Playing with the no stamp DCIs. Have been since 96. Great irons.
Thanks
Kevin Wright
Is the size of the club head on the new AP1s smaller (i.e., more midsize) compared to the current version? Is the forgiveness improved with added emphasis on heel/toe weighting?
Thanks for raising the bar on an already great line of irons.
Jeff
Jeff-
Complete product details, including benefit and feature listings and specifications, will be available on Titleist.com early this fall.
Why would one be inclined to play the new AP2s vs. the new CBs (and vice versa). They both are a tour proven, players’ cavity back, that offers forgiveness and shot making capability right? So just looks . . . ? Do you expect the pro’s to stick with their trusty AP2s, or get off the bandwagon and switch to the CBs?
Thanks!!
Craig-
The dual cavity design and multi-material construction of AP2 make it a slightly more forgiving iron than CB, while CB’s traditional blade design offers slightly more workability than AP2. Comments on all of the new irons from Tour have been extremely positive thus far.
I like it! The MB and CB look like the 690s! Would it be a new series combining both like the 735.CM? Or will it be possible to make the combo we want from MB and CB?
Alain-
Sets will be available for custom order in any combination the consumer desires, across each of the four new models (and within length, lie, and loft customization limits).
Any plans for a 2-iron in any of the iron offerings?
Roy-
A CB 2-iron will be available.
I really like your AP line of irons and have been contemplating buying a set of the AP2s. Is the purpose of the TPU insert (“legs”) to enhance the feel of the club and provide a less muted feel compared to the current AP2s? Could you describe the difference in feel?
How was “improved shot control” accomplished with the new design?
Many thanks!
Excited Titleist Fan,
Jeff
Jeff-
Complete product details, including specifics on the improvements made to AP2, will be available on Titleist.com in early fall. Until then, we can tell you that the new Tuned Feel System in the back cavity further reduces low frequency vibration to provide a soft, solid feel.
Pics of the new irons look great…are any new staff bags in the works?
Mark-
No new staff bag designs are currently planned.
When are you gonna put up pics and specs of all the new iron releases… they all look great, btw.
Jimmy-
Complete product pages for all of the new irons, include features and specifications, will be added to Titleist.com early this fall.
I was wondering what changes were made by Titleist to the old AP2 model that appealed to Faxon?
Jason-
Changes to the new AP2 have improved the feel, shot control, and turf interaction of the irons.
I really like the look of the new blades but I need to know one thing. Are they going to be offered for us lefties?
Thanks and keep up the good work!
Math
Math-
Yes, LH models will be available for all four of the new irons.
Many thanks to Titleist for the strong left handed product offerings. While others act like they are interested in the left handed player, Titleist demonstrates it!
Signed,
Titleist Product user forever!