Thank you for your reviews. Have recently ordered AP2 4-PW with a 2-Iron T-MB. Your swing is very smooth and you generate terrific club head speed without effort. Well done. Subscribed.
I'm still loving my 714s. Glad to see the new 718s! They do look pretty! Not in a hurry to change yet. I'm definitely going Ap2 on my next set. Nice vid mate!
Have used the 716 AP2 for one year, when fitted with the correct shaft to your swing, there is no need to upgrade to 718 IMHO. I tested my irons against my friend's 718 with DGS300, my irons were 5 to 8 yards longer in average after 10 shots with the 6 iron ( I use KBS Tour). I guess spending $1100 US for a slightly better looking iron is a bit silly, I will keep my 716 for another two years and wait for the 720. I did not notice any forgiveness improvement in the 718. I tested the 718 AP1, those irons were longer and higher launch than mine, but did not have the sound or feel of the AP2, the DG 105 shaft launches high but with inconsistent distance, from long to very long, 5 to 12 yards between shots. The AP1 seems to favor thin shots, it can go as much as 15 yards longer than AP2 716 (tested 6 iron).
I just ordered my new set of 718 ap2s so excited I’ve watched this vid a few times now just trying to hold of on calling my Golf shop every 30 mins like a kid in the back seat. Are we there yet? I really like the honest reviews on your channel. Great work.
how is it I swing my 7 iron at 78-80 mp/h and get similar distance when compared to your 93 mp/h speed? I hit my 714 ap2 7 iron 162 yards carry... my smash is roughly around 1.45.
The swing is beautiful, Mike! Interested in AP2 714! What say you? Is there much to choose between the three! I suspect you prefer the look of the 714 to the 716! Did you do a video on the 714 vs 716?
I like the looks of the 716 but I'm not a AP2 loyalist but I get that it did not look like all the other AP2 irons. The new one looks like the 714 in many ways. I would be very happy with any one of them. The face is different on the 718 maybe that is where the ball speed came from. Very close on numbers both good irons.
Great review. Your golf swing is a pleasure to watch. When you go up to the 6 iron are they still forged and do they feel as soft? I've seen other reviews of the 6 iron that said it did not have the feel of a forged club.
Would you or anyone say the ap2 is the current holder of the DCI 962 lineage? I'm trying to make a transition into some new irons but want similar playing characteristics of my old 962s with the obvious performance upgrades. These look very familiar from the top and the frame but I haven't gotten the chance to hit them. Thanks
do u have the orignal Ap2....that would be an intersting comp over the life of the iron model. I think they came out in 2008. I play the 710's and still love them.
While I'd agree the looks at the back are improved. From the face side the looks were the same, both looked great sat behind the ball. Performance was too close to call. Love my 716 irons, so certainly wouldn't change until they've worn out. Great video though
I know this is all personal preference, but I am looking at the 716 and 718 (I currently play 962Bs) but I think the 716 has a much better look than the 718.
Hi Michael, enjoying the reviews and videos! Titleist have been saying the main difference is the forgiveness in the 718s, what do you think about how the club performs on bad strikes compared to the 716?
Ok. Noted. I haven't had a chance to give then a run but of the 4 videos I've watched on the 718 each chap says "softer like 714". Could be wishful thinking on their parts :)
Sorry, no difference in these. NOT going to spend couple thousand because they changed the plastic medallion on the back !!!. Its the arrow- NOT the Indian.
That’s a sweet effortless looking swing. Great video.
Thank you for your reviews. Have recently ordered AP2 4-PW with a 2-Iron T-MB. Your swing is very smooth and you generate terrific club head speed without effort. Well done. Subscribed.
I'm still loving my 714s. Glad to see the new 718s! They do look pretty! Not in a hurry to change yet. I'm definitely going Ap2 on my next set. Nice vid mate!
Have used the 716 AP2 for one year, when fitted with the correct shaft to your swing, there is no need to upgrade to 718 IMHO. I tested my irons against my friend's 718 with DGS300, my irons were 5 to 8 yards longer in average after 10 shots with the 6 iron ( I use KBS Tour). I guess spending $1100 US for a slightly better looking iron is a bit silly, I will keep my 716 for another two years and wait for the 720. I did not notice any forgiveness improvement in the 718. I tested the 718 AP1, those irons were longer and higher launch than mine, but did not have the sound or feel of the AP2, the DG 105 shaft launches high but with inconsistent distance, from long to very long, 5 to 12 yards between shots. The AP1 seems to favor thin shots, it can go as much as 15 yards longer than AP2 716 (tested 6 iron).
I just ordered my new set of 718 ap2s so excited I’ve watched this vid a few times now just trying to hold of on calling my Golf shop every 30 mins like a kid in the back seat. Are we there yet? I really like the honest reviews on your channel. Great work.
+Matt Duider exciting Matt
how is it I swing my 7 iron at 78-80 mp/h and get similar distance when compared to your 93 mp/h speed? I hit my 714 ap2 7 iron 162 yards carry... my smash is roughly around 1.45.
I did the same test with 714 AP2, same shafts. 718 was a yard longer. Felt great, but not enough to upgrade.
Were these the models for fitting hence the torque head screw in the base
Craig Jeung ... yes.
716 AP2 better looking for me.... I like the contrast in color of the 716 - but thats the beauty in club selection. Each to his own.
So, conclusion, no difference in performance, it´s purely on looks. And I agree, the 718 looks nicer. Then it becomes about the money...
The swing is beautiful, Mike! Interested in AP2 714! What say you? Is there much to choose between the three! I suspect you prefer the look of the 714 to the 716! Did you do a video on the 714 vs 716?
That swing 🔥
8:12 so good so far or so far so good?
I like the looks of the 716 but I'm not a AP2 loyalist but I get that it did not look like all the other AP2 irons. The new one looks like the 714 in many ways. I would be very happy with any one of them. The face is different on the 718 maybe that is where the ball speed came from. Very close on numbers both good irons.
Higher launch, better spin and more ball speed sign me up! Great review as always
why so much hate for the 716?
Rounded 718 headshape @ address reminds me of Callaway irons meant for high handicappers, women and old goats.
+jmj5150 wouldn't say it was hate, just prefer the new 718 shape
Love your reviews...
Love the more square look of the 716. Prefer the 716 by far.
Come on! You know why! They won't make that mistake again! It hurts sales! Sad!
Great review. Your golf swing is a pleasure to watch. When you go up to the 6 iron are they still forged and do they feel as soft? I've seen other reviews of the 6 iron that said it did not have the feel of a forged club.
All number heads in AP2 are Forged.
thanks for the great head to head. A review of the new AP3 would be great! Thanks
coming tomorrow night 7pm UK time
Michael Newton Golf Thank you Michael!
Are the shafts the same?
Would you or anyone say the ap2 is the current holder of the DCI 962 lineage? I'm trying to make a transition into some new irons but want similar playing characteristics of my old 962s with the obvious performance upgrades. These look very familiar from the top and the frame but I haven't gotten the chance to hit them. Thanks
I guess I better go get my eyes checked... I like the look of the 716 more! No way I'm switching to the new ones!
I do too, but everyone says the 718 feels better.
Prefer 716 also. A great iron.
do u have the orignal Ap2....that would be an intersting comp over the life of the iron model. I think they came out in 2008. I play the 710's and still love them.
I don't Scott but might try and track one down
716 is one of the most forgiving irons of all AP2, good feel to and work-ability. Prefer 716 over 718.
While I'd agree the looks at the back are improved. From the face side the looks were the same, both looked great sat behind the ball. Performance was too close to call. Love my 716 irons, so certainly wouldn't change until they've worn out. Great video though
I know this is all personal preference, but I am looking at the 716 and 718 (I currently play 962Bs) but I think the 716 has a much better look than the 718.
716 is the best AP2 ever.
Agree with you
The 716's feel was not the best. The feel is far improved on the 718
Hi Michael, enjoying the reviews and videos! Titleist have been saying the main difference is the forgiveness in the 718s, what do you think about how the club performs on bad strikes compared to the 716?
Thomas Smith didn’t really notice the difference but possibly something I could test
Considering at AP2 & JPX900forged, which you recommend?
both very good, try both
Michael Newton Golf my handicap 18, only can choose one.. 😀
what is the difference between screwed irons and not? how come my ap2 did not come with a screwed shaft to the head?
Screwed heads are fitting irons only enabling us to change Shafts quickly during a fit
Great reviews!! Can you please compare the TM P790 vs P770?
+sulaiman saad I'll try
Good evening Master Ninja please run the 718 AP2 against the New Mizuno MP18 SC
will do Gary
Good morning .l need the ap2 718
Why such low ball spin 718 (6000) vs PXG 0311T (7300), both 7 irons?
PXG is for rich, low SS hacks
So it means not much performance difference in between 714 vs 716 vs 718. I wouldn't pay $1000+ just to upgrade a look with same old engine.
So, is the 718 AP2 in the bag yet?
+Ernie Mangus not yet
you used different shafts in each club so not a totally fair comparison
What are you talking about he said same shaft right in the video
These new 718 ap2 look very similar at the back like the 714 version.
Stuart Barclay i
716 looks better for me
Michael. When the club's were on the floor, during minutes 2....which one was which? You didn't say or put it on screen. Good video otherwise
sorry, new 718 was on the right
feel? i've heard the 718 is softer/not as firm. In a good way.
hmmmm can't honestly sat I felt much difference
Ok. Noted. I haven't had a chance to give then a run but of the 4 videos I've watched on the 718 each chap says "softer like 714". Could be wishful thinking on their parts :)
Why did you lose 10 yards and 6-7 mph of ball speed from yesterday's review of them?
+kvgolfa probably through strike.
Too much spin stopped the hole in one lol, that'll teach you!
Sorry, no difference in these. NOT going to spend couple thousand because they changed the plastic medallion on the back !!!. Its the arrow- NOT the Indian.
It is a beuty
716 all day