Titleist AP2 (2008) vs Titleist 710 AP1
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | AP2 (2008) loft | 710 AP1 loft | AP2 (2008) lie | 710 AP1 lie | AP2 (2008) length | 710 AP1 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 62 | 62 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 31 | 29 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 35 | 33 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 39 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 43 | 41 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | — | 50 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 |
| W | 51 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- AP2 (2008)
- 710 AP1
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the AP2 (2008) is 35° and the 710 AP1 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 710 AP1 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the AP2 (2008). Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the 710 AP1 averages 1.6° stronger, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (31° vs 29°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the AP2 (2008) runs 3-iron to W (9 clubs), the 710 AP1 3-iron to GW (9 clubs).
The AP2 (2008) is a players iron and the 710 AP1 a game improvement iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The 710 AP1 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The AP2 (2008) 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 AP2 (2008) is listed as forged, multi-material dual cavity and the 710 AP1 as cast dual cavity with tungsten sole weighting. Forging, as in the AP2 (2008), is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the 710 AP1, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The 710 AP1 came out 1 year after the AP2 (2008), but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The 710 AP1 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the AP2 (2008) 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 AP2 (2008) specs and Titleist 710 AP1 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titleist AP2 (2008) stronger lofted than the 710 AP1?
No. The 710 AP1 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 35° for the Titleist AP2 (2008), 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Titleist AP2 (2008) and 710 AP1?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (35° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 6-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Titleist AP2 (2008) or the 710 AP1?
The 710 AP1. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The Titleist AP2 (2008) is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Titleist AP2 (2008) and 710 AP1 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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