Titleist 718 AP2 vs Titleist 718 AP3
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 718 AP2 loft | 718 AP3 loft | 718 AP2 lie | 718 AP3 lie | 718 AP2 length | 718 AP3 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 19 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 25 | 62 | 62 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 28 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 31 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 35 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 39 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 43 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| W | 50 | 48 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 718 AP2
- 718 AP3
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 718 AP2 is 34° and the 718 AP3 is 31°, a 3° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 718 AP3 should carry roughly 9 to 12 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 718 AP2. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the 718 AP3 averages 2.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (34° vs 31°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The 718 AP2 is a players iron and the 718 AP3 a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 718 AP3 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. 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 AP2 is listed as co-forged, multi-material dual cavity and the 718 AP3 as hollow-blade with a thin unsupported L-Face insert. The 718 AP3'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. The 718 AP3's muscle-back shape keeps mass directly behind the strike for feedback and control, where a cavity spreads it to the perimeter for forgiveness.
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 AP3 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° stronger than the 718 AP2 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Titleist 718 AP2 specs and Titleist 718 AP3 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist 718 AP2 stronger lofted than the 718 AP3?
No. The 718 AP3 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31° against 34° for the Titleist 718 AP2, 3° stronger and worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Titleist 718 AP2 and 718 AP3?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (34° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 7-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Titleist 718 AP2 or the 718 AP3?
The 718 AP3. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Titleist 718 AP2 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Titleist 718 AP2 and 718 AP3 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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