Titleist
AP1 718
The Titleist AP1 718 is a game improvement iron released in 2018, designed for mid to high handicappers (typically 12–24 HCP) who benefit from a larger clubhead, wide sole, and high MOI design that reduces the penalty on mis-hits and promotes a higher, easier launch. The 2018 model's 7-iron is lofted at 30°, sitting in the moderate range that balances distance and gapping.
Loft Specifications
| 4i | 5i | 6i | 7i | 8i | 9i | PW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.0° | 23.0° | 26.0° | 30.0° | 34.0° | 38.5° | 43.0° |
Stock steel shaft. Lofts are approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerances.
Technology
About the Titleist AP1 718
The Titleist AP1 718 features a wide sole, deep undercut cavity, and high-MOI design that keeps ball speed consistent across the face. The low, deep CG promotes a high launch angle that helps the ball stop on greens. At impact it delivers solid and consistent — designed to feel similar whether you catch it slightly thin or slightly fat.
Loft Analysis
The Titleist AP1 718's 7-iron is lofted at 30° — near-traditional — close to the classic 32–34° benchmark. For a golfer with an 85–95 mph swing speed, this projects to a 7-iron carry of approximately 150–160 yards. The 5-iron (23°) to 7-iron gap of 7° is well-gapped, which may create overlapping distance windows with similarly lofted fairway woods or hybrids. The pitching wedge at 43° provides a conventional loft window that pairs cleanly with a 50–52° gap wedge.
Who Should Play the Titleist AP1 718?
- ✓Mid to high handicappers (12–24 HCP) focused on consistency and forgiveness
- ✓Golfers who benefit from a higher launch and softer landing on approach shots
- ✓Players who tend to miss thin and need help getting the ball airborne
- ✓Golfers carrying a 7-iron in the 145–165 yard window
Frequently Asked Questions
What loft is the Titleist AP1 718 7-iron?
The Titleist AP1 718 (2018) 7-iron has a loft of 30°. This sits in a moderate range that provides a good balance of distance and traditional gapping.
What handicap are the Titleist AP1 718 irons suited for?
The Titleist AP1 718 is a game improvement iron, designed for mid to high handicappers (typically 12–24 HCP). Handicaps from approximately 12–24 benefit most from this design.
What gap wedge should I use with the Titleist AP1 718?
The Titleist AP1 718 pitching wedge is 43°. A 50° gap wedge and 54° sand wedge would create clean separation. If you play a 60° lob wedge, a 46° and 52° pairing also works.
How do the Titleist AP1 718 irons feel at impact?
The Titleist AP1 718 is designed to feel solid and consistent — designed to feel similar whether you catch it slightly thin or slightly fat. The consistent feel across the face is intentional — it builds confidence by making solid and slightly off-centre strikes feel similar.
Are the Titleist AP1 718 irons still available?
The Titleist AP1 718 (2018) represents the an earlier generation of this model. Newer versions may be available — use our iron finder to compare this set against the latest releases.
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