Titleist T100 vs Titleist 718 Ap2 Irons Review & Specs 2023

Titleist T100 vs Titleist 718 Ap2 Irons Review & Specs 2023

Titleist has a knack for making irons that everyday players and tour pros love. This is partly due to the fact that they make all category of irons.

Getting more to the point though, Titleist is always innovating and shaking things up. They are a company that doesn’t rest on the laurels of past successes.

So that got us to wondering: how would a set of their tour-grade irons stack up against a set of their player’s category irons?

This curiosity led to testing and testing led to a review. So read on to find out how two Titleist iron sets from different categories held up against one another.

Overview Of Both Iron Sets

The Titleist T100 irons debuted back in 2019 and were meant to be the culmination of forged player’s irons up to that point.

Their innovative co-forging process infused tungsten seamlessly into the one-piece heads, enhancing MOI, distance and forgiveness.

The Titleist 718 AP2 irons flew under the radar of tour-grade irons when they debuted but make no mistake about it: their features place them firmly in the tour category.

They were designed to succeed the 716 AP2’s which, were wildly popular on the PGA tour with top players.

Titleist T100 Key Features

The Titleist T100’s have been lauded for their feel and forgiveness.

Tungsten weighting in the toe and heel increase MOI and expand the sweet spot while a pre-worn sole smooths out harsh turf interaction.

Titleist 718 AP2 Key Features

The Titleist 718 AP2’s feature a thin top line and minimal offset.

They look really nice at point of address and like the T100’s have tungsten weights in the toe and head.

They also sport a redesigned leading edge to cut through turf like butter.

What’s Better About the Titleist T100 Irons?

In a word: launch. The Titleist T100 irons provide high launch angles that will help you get over hazards and stop the ball dead on long approaches.

The co-forging process also gives these irons a more solid feel.

What’s Better About The Titleist 718 AP2 Irons?

What’s better about the Titleist 718 AP2 irons? In another word: spin.

The Titleist 718 AP2 irons provide a high amount of spin which, may be a detriment for lower handicap players but is surely a boon for players who are looking to aggressively attack more pins.

Loft Comparison

	Titleist 718 AP2 Loft	Titleist T100 Loft
3 Iron	N/A	21°
4 Iron	24°	24°
5 Iron	27°	27°
6 Iron	30°	30°
7 Iron	34°	34°
8 Iron	38°	38°
9 Iron	42°	42°

Titleist T100 Options

• True Temper AMT Tour White shaft
• Regular, stiff and extra stiff flex

Titleist 718 AP2 Options

• True temper AMT Tour White shaft
• Regular, stiff and extra stiff flex

Length & Lie Comparison

	Titleist 718 AP2 Lie/Length	Titleist T100 Lie/Length
3 Iron	60/39”	60/ 39.00″
4 Iron	61/38.5″	61/38.50″
5 Iron	62/38”	62/38.00″
6 Iron	62.5/37.5″	62.5/37.50″
7 Iron	63/37”	63/ 37.00″
8 Iron	63.5/36.5″	63.5/36.50″
9 Iron	64/36”	64/36.00″

Who is Each Set for?

From our testing, we gather that the Titleist 718 AP2 irons are better for lower handicap players.

The optimal spin rate you get from the shorter irons make it easier to place your ball where you want it.

The co-forged tungsten of the T100’s make them better for ball strikers seeking maximum distance.

Titleist T100 Vs. T100 S

Titleist also produces the T100 S irons which, feature weaker lofts but bring more to the table in terms of shot consistency.

They have a great feel thanks to their forged design but also offer high MOI thanks to heel and toe tungsten weighting.

They are very similar to the T100’s in most regards.

Composition Comparison

The main differences between the Titleist 718 AP2 irons and the T100’s in terms of composition are in the top line and the sole.

The AP2’s have a thinner top line and a smoothed out leading edge compared to the T100 irons. The T100’s feature a pre-worn sole in order to enhance turf interaction.

Performance Comparison

On average, we were getting about 3 yards extra out of the 5 iron of the T100’s. We were also getting better apex height from the T100’s. However, on approaches, the Titleist 718 AP2 irons outperformed the T100’s.

While the spin rate of the Titleist 718 AP2’s short irons was a little much to deal with out times, the better players in our testing party were able to use this feature to their distinct advantage.

The Titleist 718 AP2’s afforded more ball placement control on the green.

Price Comparison

A complete set of the Titleist 718 AP2 irons can run you anywhere from $1100 to $1300.

With the T100’s it’s ore likely that you’ll pay somewhere in the ballpark of $1250 for a complete set.

Titleist T100 Pros & Cons

Pros:

• They can be a bit cheaper
• They played a bit longer
• They are a bit more forgiving
• They feel a bit more solid
• Higher launch angles
• Good for players with fast swing speeds

Cons:

• They lack the spin control of the AP2’s
• Not great for slower swing speeds
• Limited fitting options
• They don’t look as clean at address

Overall Score: 93/100

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Titleist 718 AP2 Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Better spin rate
• Great on long and short approaches
• Better look at address
• Compact head size
• SUP10 face inserts
• Tour grade

Cons:

• Not as forgiving
• Lacking distance
• Not good for mid to high handicappers
• Spin can be too much at times

Overall Score: 94/100

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Final Assessment

As you can probably already tell, the Titleist 718 AP2 irons were made with low handicappers in mind.

They have the player’s look and the superior spin rate that more skilled golfers will eat up.

The T100’s are more for players looking for more distance and forgiveness.

Overall, we like the precise short game performance of the Titleist 718 AP2’s but again, different strokes for different folks.

You can’t really go wrong with either of these sets so long as you buy to your strengths as a golfer so check them out today!