| Titleist, the acknowledged leader in many aspects | | | | Adam Scott is now carrying this edition in his bag. |
| of the golfing industry has completely revamped | | | | These forged clubs also contain a cavity back, |
| their line of irons, introducing 4 new models, | | | | resulting in somewhat of a hybrid feel. The |
| including the AP1 and AP2. Both of these have | | | | forgiveness when striking a golf ball is amazing |
| been designed with a certain segment of the | | | | according to many testers. The new elastomeric |
| golfing public in mind. The AP1 was engineered for | | | | material contained within has given this iron the |
| the "aspiring golfer." This is the company's way of | | | | feel that is coveted by better players |
| gently indicating the high handicapper. These | | | | everywhere. Since this is one thing that can't be |
| individuals are in the double digit range and need | | | | taught, it is an important part of a golfer's psyche. |
| some assistance with swinging the sticks. These | | | | That has a direct impact on the round of golf |
| are now known as "game improvement irons" and | | | | being played. |
| will help players with the most common problems: | | | | The AP2 was designed for the low handicap |
| getting the ball in the air, increasing distance and | | | | player and uses the combination of traditional loft |
| improving shot making. | | | | with a minimum of offset. This leads to a |
| The AP1 is now the only cast iron club in their line | | | | correction of the shot when it is struck slightly |
| up, but it nonetheless still retains a portion of the | | | | off-centre or on the heel or toe. The club is not |
| feel, more commonly seen with the older | | | | an elixir for all things in golf that are bad, but it |
| muscleback types. They have a certain level of | | | | can help in most ways to create a good shot. |
| "forgiveness" that is essential for players of this | | | | Both of these irons were rated superior to similar |
| type who often produce off centre shots, or hit | | | | models including the TaylorMade r7 TP line. Titleist |
| behind the ball frequently. The clubs simply help to | | | | models have a better feel to them and easily |
| make up for this lack of consistency, getting the | | | | handle poor ball striking better than their |
| golf ball into the air even if the shot was hit fat | | | | competitors. This is important to players who |
| (behind the ball). The term "aspiring" was used to | | | | want every advantage possible when on the |
| indicate that these players are trying to improve, | | | | course. The Cleveland CG Red was very |
| so Titleist tried to build a club that would improve | | | | comparable as well, with most features almost |
| their game now, with room for growth as the | | | | equal to that of the AP series. However, the |
| handicap is decreased. | | | | Titleist brand was still given the nod, due to the |
| The other new club of this type - the AP2 is | | | | incredible sense of feel that was equated with |
| getting some notice from the PGA tour. In fact, | | | | each shot. They definitely live up to the hype. |