Golfspy_CG2 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Well the sneak preview has been out there for about a month, but today we have all the details on the new line of Titleist irons. FAIRHAVEN, Mass. (Aug. 6, 2019) – The engineering ingenuity that has made Titleist the longstanding #1 iron on the PGA Tour delivers three strikingly new iron designs as part of the Titleist T-Series – available for fittings beginning this Thursday, Aug. 8 (and in golf shops Aug. 30). Powered by breakthrough technology – including Max Impact for maximum speed and distance control across the face – the new T-Series T100, T200 and T300 models offer a combination of power, performance, playability and feel unlike anything Titleist has ever designed: • A true players’ iron, T100 offers confidence-inspiring looks and Tour-quality performance with signature Titleist feel. A new fully-forged cavity construction is balanced by co-forged, dual-density tungsten for precise distance control with exceptional stability. • T200 delivers powerfully playable distance with a tour-inspired look and feel. Max Impact technology spreads maximum speed and distance control evenly across T200’s thin, forged L-face – with high launch and stopping power – to convert near misses into nearly perfect. • T300 offers the most forgiving player’s experience possible with a modern shape that rewards with faster ball speeds and preferred feel. Max Impact technology extends maximum speed across an extremely forgiving mid-size face, powering a fast cavity-back design that delivers the best combination of high launch, long distance and forgiveness. “The T-Series represents a revolutionary step forward in Titleist iron design and technology,” said Josh Talge, Vice President, Titleist Golf Club Marketing. “Our Club R&D team is nearly six times the size it was when the first AP iron was introduced 11 years ago. It’s because of that ongoing investment that we’ve been able to make such significant breakthroughs in materials and construction, and learn how to package those technologies into constructions that offer the look, sound and feel that players expect from a Titleist iron.” “There are three key elements to hitting a great iron shot: distance, dispersion and angle of descent,” said Marni Ines, Director, Titleist Irons Development, Golf Club R&D. “T-Series technology helps players carry the ball longer and hit their number more consistently, even when they don’t make a perfect strike. Dispersion is tighter, so the ball stays on target. And trajectory is optimized, so the ball not only lands on the green, but stays there. Length means nothing if you don’t have control.” INTRODUCING MAX IMPACT T200 and T300 irons are powered by Max Impact Technology, a striking innovation that extends maximum speed across the entire face of mid and long irons while preserving superior sound and feel. A super thin face is backed by a unique polymer core – developed in partnership with Titleist Golf Ball R&D – to provide consistently better distance from every swing. “Max Impact allows us to make thinner, faster faces that push the limits of iron ball speed,” Ines said. “With this system in place, we’re able to take our materials and make them thinner and faster to maximize speed across the face, and help give us the launch angle we need to deliver more consistent distances on every swing. In other words, you’ll end up with more shots that hit the green – and stop there. “Being able to rely on the material expertise of our Golf Ball R&D team, we were able to build a polymer core with properties that not only deliver the resilience we needed for speed performance but also sound dampening that helps us dial in the preferred feel for each construction,” Ines said. FREE TRIAL & FITTINGS Beginning Aug. 8, golfers can experience the performance of new T-Series irons by attending a Titleist Fitting and Trial event (including Titleist Thursdays), being held at hundreds of locations nationwide. To find an event, or book a free T-Series iron fitting with a Titleist Product Specialist, golfers can visit https://www.titleist.com/fitting/appointments. T100 PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY The player’s iron, T100 is masterfully designed to achieve new heights of tour-level precision with signature Titleist feel. A result of direct tour player feedback – including Jordan Spieth, who put a full set in play at the Open Championship – the T100 is for the player who wants to play a true Tour iron. • New fully-forged dual cavity construction provides precise distance and control. • Thinner, more responsive face increases ball speed across the face. • Co-forged dual-density tungsten (with an average of 66 grams placed in the heel and toe of the mid and long irons) delivers exceptional stability. • Tour-refined sole shape features a thin topline, minimal offset and enhanced camber for improved turf interaction. • Progressive set design – with progressive blade lengths, sole widths and hosel lengths – delivers optimal CG positioning with preferred shaping through the set. • Available irons: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, P, W50. “With T100 we wanted to build an iron that delivers incredible performance and perfectly suits the player’s eye,” Ines said. “This is a precision product. It’s not about hitting it the furthest, it’s about hitting it that exact distance each and every time, being able to work the ball when necessary and having that pure look and feel that the best players in the world demand.” T200 PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY T200 is the player’s distance iron, with Max Impact technology subtly integrated into a shape that satisfies the discerning eye. With T200, players gain the distance they want without sacrificing looks, feel, trajectory or stopping power. • Max Impact technology delivers maximum speed and distance control across a forged SUP-10 L-Face Insert. • High-density tungsten (with an average of 90 grams placed in the heel and toe of the mid and long irons) produces low CG for higher launch with stopping power. • Progressive set design – with progressive blade lengths, sole widths and hosel lengths – delivers optimal CG positioning with preferred shaping through the set. • Tour-inspired look and feel with thinner topline and enhanced camber for improved turf interaction. • Available irons: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, P, W48. “When you have a face technology like Max Impact, it becomes doubly important to balance the construction with high-density tungsten to achieve the high MOI you need to keep the club stable at impact,” Ines said. “Having such high MOI properties at our blade lengths allows the iron face to return more energy to the golf ball on off center shots and produce more consistent distances. If you don’t have a high MOI, you’re not going to get the full benefits out of your face design.” T300 PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY The player’s improvement iron, T300 is powered by Max Impact technology to extend maximum speed evenly across an extremely forgiving mid-sized face. T300 is designed for the player who wants high launch, long distance and forgiveness they can trust. • Mid-sized, fast cavity-back design is designed for maximum distance and forgiveness. • Max Impact technology delivers maximum speed and distance control. • High-density tungsten (with an average of 52 grams placed in the heel and toe of the mid and long irons) produces a low CG for a higher, easy launch. • Progressive set design – with progressive blade lengths, sole widths and hosel lengths – delivers optimal CG positioning with preferred shaping through the set. • Available irons: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, P, W48, W53. “T300 is the ultimate game improvement iron,” Talge said. “It goes high and far, it’s exceptionally playable and it looks great. T300 has a higher MOI than our prior generation game improvement model for even more distance and forgiveness. From address, you’d never believe how much technology is built into this iron.” T-SERIES ON TOUR The new T-Series irons made their tour debut two weeks ahead of schedule at the U.S. Open, due to player requests during prototype testing. Cameron Smith and Charles Howell III immediately put sets in play at Pebble Beach, while Justin Thomas added a T100 4-iron. Jordan Spieth, whose feedback was instrumental in the T100 development process, switched to a full set at The Open Championship. “When I first saw the T100 irons and it didn’t say ‘AP2’ on it, I had to have full trust,” Spieth said. “I’m sitting there saying, ‘Man, I played the same iron that said the same thing on it since 2010, probably earlier.’ But I’ve been playing Titleist clubs since I was 12 years old, and they’ve never led me in the wrong direction and they’ve always gotten better. And the idea of a name change – really an entire change across the board with their irons – is big. But there are big changes.” Charley Hoffman, Ian Poulter, Scott Stallings and CT Pan are also among the more than 20 PGA Tour players who have put the new irons in play, as T100 is poised to quickly become the most played iron model on the PGA Tour. HIGH PERFORMANCE STOCK SHAFT MATRIX The T-Series’ high-performance stock shaft matrix includes premium steel (True Temper AMT) and graphite (Mitsubishi MCA Tensei) aftermarket options designed with tour-proven ascending mass technology – which provides lighter long iron shafts for increased launch and speed and heavier short iron shafts for control in specific weight ranges matched to the target players for T100, T200 and T300. T100: • Steel: True Temper AMT Tour White | Low launch, low spin | 106-130g (3g per club) • Graphite: Mitsubishi MCA Tensei White AM2 | Low launch, low spin | 94-108g (2g per club) T200: • Steel: True Temper AMT Black | Mid launch, mid spin | 95-116g (3g per club) • Graphite: Mitsubishi MCA Tensei Blue AM2 | Mid launch, mid spin | 74-88g (2g per club) T300: • Steel: True Temper AMT Red | High launch, mid-high spin | 95-107g (3g per club) • Graphite: Mitsubishi MCA Tensei Red AM2 | High launch, mid-high spin | 54-68g (2g per club) In addition, Titleist offers an industry-leading number of custom shaft choices, many at no upcharge. T-SERIES AVAILABILITY New Titleist T-Series irons will be available in golf shops worldwide beginning Aug. 30, with fittings beginning Aug. 8. T100 & T200: • Steel: MAP $175 per club ($1399/set of • Graphite: MAP $187.50 per club ($1,499 /set of T300: • Steel: MAP $125 per club ($999/set of • Graphite: MAP $137.50 per club ($1,099/set of ON THE WEB www.titleist.com/golf-clubs/golf-irons bens197, fixyurdivot, revkev and 1 other 4 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Very exciting! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Golfspy_CG2 1 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfertrb Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Those look SO good! I haven't played Titleist irons since DCI and 962B but these look so great - so do the 620 line. Titleist is just really bringing it!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Golfspy_CG2 1 Quote Ping G400 LST 8.5* Graphite Design DI 6 stiff 45" Taylormade RBZ Proto 14.5* Oban Kiyoshi 85 04 42.5" Adams 4555 19* Matrix Ozik Altus 80 S/X 42" Ping G410 Crossover 2 Project X Even Flow Blue 85 6.0 40" Ping i500 4-8 Modus 105 Stiff Ping Blueprint 9-P Modus 105 Stiff Fourteen RM-12 53* and 58* Tour Issue Black Onyx s400 Odyssey Tour Black Series 9 35" Flatso 1.0 Srixon Z Star XV 2018 Ping Hoofer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 While not a fan of the t200 they have my curiosity from a players distance category. That type of club in the p790 and i500 are very good and the one thing many seem to talk about with those and the ap3 were sound feel. if I was going to add a set I lean t100 but I could see t200 being a possibility Golfspy_CG2 1 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 57 minutes ago, RickyBobby_PR said: While not a fan of the t200 they have my curiosity from a players distance category. That type of club in the p790 and i500 are very good and the one thing many seem to talk about with those and the ap3 were sound feel. if I was going to add a set I lean t100 but I could see t200 being a possibility I like all three...ha Which one will suit me best, remains to be seen...in about 3 weeks! I watched Michael Newtons video review today and he really commented on how loud the T300 were. This was concerning to me as that is my chief issue with the G410's. But I think the T200 could fit me well. But the whole line looks good to me, despite some of the comments I saw on the blog page. RickyBobby_PR 1 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I really like the looks of the T300. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Golfspy_CG2 1 Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 T100s are sexy, the rest aren't my cup of tea, but I'd game them if the performance was there Golfspy_CG2 1 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheelvolvo Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 All very nice looking sets! Wonder how they will stack up in the next "Most Wanted" reviews. Golfspy_CG2 1 Quote In my Hoofer: G410 LST 10.5* - Kai'Li White 60 X-flex VRS Covert 3W 15* - Kuro Kage 65 S-flex T200 4-GW, DG X100 Tour Issue - Tester Glide 2.0 Stealth 54.12 SS & 58.10 SS Zing 2 LW - 60* Anser 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 38 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said: I like all three...ha Which one will suit me best, remains to be seen...in about 3 weeks! I watched Michael Newtons video review today and he really commented on how loud the T300 were. This was concerning to me as that is my chief issue with the G410's. But I think the T200 could fit me well. But the whole line looks good to me, despite some of the comments I saw on the blog page. I was sitting here figuring out how to blend a set. In 716 I had 5-p cb with tmb 4i. Then 718 I had 4-7 cb, 8-9 mb and vokey 46. since I have a cb set of miura I would lean more t100 and it would be a matter of what my 4i would be. Thinking maybe something from t200 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I have to admit. The new designs have already started growing on me and the shaping on the T100 makes it much more appealing to me than the 718 AP2. I think I'd be more than happy to game a full set of those if I don't just opt for a combo set of CB/MB. Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 2 hours ago, RickyBobby_PR said: I was sitting here figuring out how to blend a set. In 716 I had 5-p cb with tmb 4i. Then 718 I had 4-7 cb, 8-9 mb and vokey 46. since I have a cb set of miura I would lean more t100 and it would be a matter of what my 4i would be. Thinking maybe something from t200 That or possibly the U500 in 23 degree Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Golfspy_CG2 said: That or possibly the U500 in 23 degree That’s a possibility. I like a utility iron in that spot which is why tmb was in the bag...which I still have so who knows Golfspy_CG2 1 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenGolfer Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I see a set of T300s in my future. Golfspy_CG2 1 Quote "I suppose its better to be a master of 7 than to be vaguely familiar with 14." - Chick Evans Whats in my Sun Mountain 2.5+ stand bag? Woods: Tommy Armour Atomic 10.5* Hybrid: Mizuno MP Fli-Hi 3H Irons: Mizuno T-Zoid True 5, 7 and 9-irons Wedge: Mizuno S18 54* and Top Flite chipper Putter: Mizuno Bettinardi A-02 Ball: Maxfli Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossfan Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 The Max Impact Technology sort of reminds of the pressure piston that Adams put in their XTD irons several years ago. I had a set of the XTDs and the ball just exploded of the face with a pretty soft feel. I’ll be interested to try this. Quote D- Tour Edge EXS 220 4W- Sub 70 949X Hybrid- Sub 70 949X Utility- Sub 70 699 U 21 degree Irons- Sub 70 749 5-PW Wedges- Sub 70 286 50+54, Tour Edge 1 out 58 degree Putter- Cleveland Huntington Beach soft # 11 Ball- Titleist Tour Soft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Speed and distance. I’m really beginning to think that cavity back irons that don’t fly high, and go far, are a thing of the past. Not ALL players need distance, and not ALL need higher ball flight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro JohnSmalls and BIG STU 2 Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSteve Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Going for a full on fitting with Titleist on Friday for new T series. Have Played Titleist for most of last 45 years( including Acushnet Finalist!). Currently play AP1 714 so will be interesting how the new tech might work out. Will post my opinions after the fittings Golfspy_CG2 and golfertrb 2 Quote “Golf does not build character, it reveals it” Driver: Titleist 915 D2 9.5* Diamana D+ 60 stiff Fairway: Titleist 913F Diamana D+82 stiff Hybrid: Titleist 913H Diamana D+92 stiff Irons: Titleist AP1 714 Aerotech i95 stiff Wedges: Volkey SM5 50*55*60* True Temper S300 Putter: Tour X Ball: Snell MTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 20 hours ago, PMookie said: Speed and distance. I’m really beginning to think that cavity back irons that don’t fly high, and go far, are a thing of the past. Not ALL players need distance, and not ALL need higher ball flight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Weren't you gaming MP-18 SCs previously? Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Weren't you gaming MP-18 SCs previously?Yep.... And not anymore because of this reason. Makes my point. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro bens197 1 Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 @Golfspy_CG2 are we expecting a TMB this year? A add on to to U line? Or just the DI’s this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 24 minutes ago, Shankster said: @Golfspy_CG2 are we expecting a TMB this year? A add on to to U line? Or just the DI’s this year? Good question. But I've heard next to nothing about a TMB update. I'm thinking the U500/U510 covered that segment. Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 [mention=65448]Golfspy_CG2[/mention] are we expecting a TMB this year? A add on to to U line? Or just the DI’s this year?I heard online that there wouldn’t be any update to TMB... I don’t remember where, though.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I heard online that there wouldn’t be any update to TMB... I don’t remember where, though.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProCanx’d? That’s a bummer. PMookie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 23 minutes ago, Shankster said: Canx’d? That’s a bummer. They weren’t a popular full set and most only bought the 2,3 or 4 iron. The U500/510 are the direct replacement. Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSteve Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Had my fitting today with new T series irons. Currently play AP1 714. The 100, 200, and 300 all look great to me. As it was explained to me, this series does not translate to the AP series. It is blending existing tech with new, so can’t say the T200 is old AP1, etc. My take on the line up is the 100 is a players iron with distance and workability and my ability is not up to the task. Hit about 50 200 and 300 7 irons with Aerotech i95 stiff shafts. The lofts are stronger by a full club over my AP1 714 Overall look across the line are thinner and more compact and are very pleasing to my eye. Numbers: Swing speed about 80, Ball speed about 115 Below are averages after tossing out 2 best, and 2 worst Current AP1 6 iron 29*(12 shots) Avg Carry. 162 Avg Spin. 5997 Launch 16* Off line avg 7.4 New T200 7 iron 30*(17 shots) Avg Carry 163 Avg Spin 6042 Launch 16.7 Off line avg 8.8 New T300 7 iron 29*(19 shots) avg Carry 164.5 Avg Spin 6223 Launch 16.5 Offline 6.7 I basically came up with I can now hit a 7 iron the same as my 6 iron( since same loft) maybe a few yds more, maybe a bit more forgiving, and a bit more stopping power It is not enough to warrant a change for me, but Look good, feel good, and certainly worth a look Tried new TS2 hybrid as well and WOW! My 913H at 18* avg 196 carry New TS2 at 19* avg carry was 219 Small sample size, but will need to look at these in earnest soon Quote “Golf does not build character, it reveals it” Driver: Titleist 915 D2 9.5* Diamana D+ 60 stiff Fairway: Titleist 913F Diamana D+82 stiff Hybrid: Titleist 913H Diamana D+92 stiff Irons: Titleist AP1 714 Aerotech i95 stiff Wedges: Volkey SM5 50*55*60* True Temper S300 Putter: Tour X Ball: Snell MTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 On 8/6/2019 at 10:44 PM, PMookie said: Speed and distance. I’m really beginning to think that cavity back irons that don’t fly high, and go far, are a thing of the past. Not ALL players need distance, and not ALL need higher ball flight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Agree 110%-- Lots of guys with high SS through the hitting zone do not need a low CG iron. But with that being sad you can tone down a set of low CG irons by putting a stiffer tip shaft in them or hard stepping a set. I have tuned quite a few CB irons for good players this way. As far as distance most CB irons are too hot faced for me. Right now I am playing a one piece forged player's CB and they are consistant PMookie 1 Quote Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56* Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 On 8/6/2019 at 10:44 PM, PMookie said: Speed and distance. I’m really beginning to think that cavity back irons that don’t fly high, and go far, are a thing of the past. Not ALL players need distance, and not ALL need higher ball flight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Irons aren’t really about distance but rather distance control. Obviously everyone wants to hit the ball farther but there comes a point where consistency in distance is as important as the overall distance. I want to know that when I make center contact the shot will go the same distance every time. When I miss I want to know my miss will be the same everytime in that spot. Unfortunately distance sells and that’s what marketing puts out BIG STU 1 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamachi Style Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 17 hours ago, LVSteve said: I basically came up with I can now hit a 7 iron the same as my 6 iron( since same loft) maybe a few yds more, maybe a bit more forgiving, and a bit more stopping power It is not enough to warrant a change for me, but Look good, feel good, and certainly worth a look Thanks for sharing your experience. Since you had a chance to hit all 3 new models, can you talk about the feel of all 3? Is the 300 bulky/ clunky in any way or did all 3 models feel similar? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSteve Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 All 3 felt nice. While the 300 is supposed to be a GI iron, it seemed to have a bit thinner top line and sole than my AP1, as well as a more compact head. Seemed to be more forgiving, but didn’t have the huge head of some GI irons. I was difficult for me to distinguish between the 300 and 200 in terms of look at address and feel through the swing. 300 performed a bit better for my swing. The 100 looks great, but I don’t have the skill to make it perform PMookie, Golfspy_CG2 and golfertrb 3 Quote “Golf does not build character, it reveals it” Driver: Titleist 915 D2 9.5* Diamana D+ 60 stiff Fairway: Titleist 913F Diamana D+82 stiff Hybrid: Titleist 913H Diamana D+92 stiff Irons: Titleist AP1 714 Aerotech i95 stiff Wedges: Volkey SM5 50*55*60* True Temper S300 Putter: Tour X Ball: Snell MTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Irons aren’t really about distance but rather distance control. Obviously everyone wants to hit the ball farther but there comes a point where consistency in distance is as important as the overall distance. I want to know that when I make center contact the shot will go the same distance every time. When I miss I want to know my miss will be the same everytime in that spot. Unfortunately distance sells and that’s what marketing puts out Same here, but I want my 7 iron to go around 170.... These new “styles” have me hitting a 7 180+, which then left me an issue at the bottom of the bag. I want forgiveness because I don’t hit center every time, but I don’t want a “blade”.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro heribertomaya 1 Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, PMookie said: Same here, but I want my 7 iron to go around 170.... These new “styles” have me hitting a 7 180+, which then left me an issue at the bottom of the bag. I want forgiveness because I don’t hit center every time, but I don’t want a “blade”. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro ROTFLMAO---- Wish I could still hit a 7 iron 170---- For me that is a 5 iron of course I am playing at sea level and hit traditionally lofted clubs so it ain't all bad. So Rock On. I can see what you are talking about wanting forgiveness but not a blade. Most modern CBs are too hot faced for me. I can and do still hit pure blades but I do not play or practice as much anymore. Sorta found a compromise have been playing a 10 year old set of Forged 1 piece KZG CBs. Kinda a good combination of both for me. I get consistent distance and my mis hits are not as bad and predictable Edited August 11, 2019 by BIG STU SmithC and PMookie 2 Quote Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56* Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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