Titleist 718 AP3 vs Titleist 718 T-MB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 718 AP3 loft | 718 T-MB loft | 718 AP3 lie | 718 T-MB lie | 718 AP3 length | 718 T-MB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 17 | — | 59.5 | — | 39.5 |
| 3 | 19 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 22 | 23 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 26 | 62 | 62 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 29 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 31 | 33 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 41 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 43 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| W | 48 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 718 AP3
- 718 T-MB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 718 AP3 is 31° and the 718 T-MB is 33°, a 2° 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 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 718 T-MB. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the 718 T-MB averages 1.6° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (31° vs 33°). The pitching wedges are 43° and 45°; 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 AP3 runs 3-iron to W (9 clubs), the 718 T-MB 2-iron to W (10 clubs).
Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Forged or multi-material heads that keep a compact look while adding face technology and stronger lofts for distance. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The 718 AP3 is listed as hollow-blade with a thin unsupported L-Face insert and the 718 T-MB as hollow body with a thin high-strength steel face insert. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help. 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 T-MB is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the 718 AP3. 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 AP3 specs and Titleist 718 T-MB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist 718 AP3 stronger lofted than the 718 T-MB?
Yes. The Titleist 718 AP3 7-iron is 31° against 33° for the 718 T-MB, 2° stronger, which is worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Titleist 718 AP3 and 718 T-MB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (31° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 7-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Titleist 718 AP3 and 718 T-MB aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Titleist 718 AP3 and 718 T-MB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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