Titleist 718 AP1 vs Titleist 718 AP2
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 718 AP1 loft | 718 AP2 loft | 718 AP1 lie | 718 AP2 lie | 718 AP1 length | 718 AP2 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 21 | — | 60 | — | 39 |
| 4 | 21 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 24 | 27 | 62 | 62 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 27 | 30 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 30 | 34 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 38 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 38 | 42 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 43 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| W | 48 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| W2 | 53 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 718 AP1
- 718 AP2
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 718 AP1 is 30° and the 718 AP2 is 34°, a 4° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 718 AP1 should carry roughly 12 to 16 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 718 AP2. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the 718 AP2 averages 3.2° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (30° vs 34°). The pitching wedges are 43° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the 718 AP1 runs 4-iron to W2 (9 clubs), the 718 AP2 3-iron to W (9 clubs).
The 718 AP1 is a game improvement iron and the 718 AP2 a players iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The 718 AP1 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The 718 AP2 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The 718 AP1 is listed as cast, hollow-body long irons with undercut cavity mid and short irons and the 718 AP2 as co-forged, multi-material dual cavity. Forging, as in the 718 AP2, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the 718 AP1, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons. The 718 AP1's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the 718 AP2, at some cost in feel. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
Both sets were introduced in 2017, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Titleist designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The 718 AP2 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 4° weaker than the 718 AP1. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Titleist 718 AP1 specs and Titleist 718 AP2 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist 718 AP1 stronger lofted than the 718 AP2?
Yes. The Titleist 718 AP1 7-iron is 30° against 34° for the 718 AP2, 4° stronger, which is worth roughly 12 to 16 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Titleist 718 AP1 and 718 AP2?
At the 7-iron the difference is 4° (30° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 4° at the 7-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Titleist 718 AP1 or the 718 AP2?
The Titleist 718 AP1. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The 718 AP2 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Titleist 718 AP1 and 718 AP2 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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