Titleist 718 AP3 vs Titleist T200
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 718 AP3 loft | T200 loft | 718 AP3 lie | T200 lie | 718 AP3 length | T200 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | — | 60 | — | 39 | — |
| 4 | 22 | 21 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 24 | 62 | 62 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 27 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 31 | 30 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 34 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 38 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 43 | 43 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | — | 48 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 |
| W | 48 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 718 AP3
- T200
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 718 AP3 is 31° and the T200 is 30°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the T200 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 718 AP3. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the T200 averages 0.9° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (22° vs 21°).
The sets are built differently: the 718 AP3 runs 3-iron to W (9 clubs), the T200 4-iron to GW (8 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 T200 as forged face with hollow-body, Max Impact internal support. 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.
The T200 arrived 2 years after the 718 AP3, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 31° to 30°.
Which should you choose?
The T200 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the 718 AP3 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 AP3 specs and Titleist T200 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist 718 AP3 stronger lofted than the T200?
No. The T200 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30° against 31° for the Titleist 718 AP3, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Titleist 718 AP3 and T200?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (31° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 6 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Titleist 718 AP3 and T200 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 T200 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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