718 AP1 vs 716 AP2

RE: 718 AP1 vs 716 AP2

Chuck Zirkle — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:59:41 GMT

The 716s are eight year old technology and are forged. The 718s are six year old technology and are cast. Most go from a forged to a cast improvement iron. It is all about choices. Consistency is what we are aiming for in our game as well as accuracy. If it ain't broke?

RE: 718 AP1 vs 716 AP2

Don O — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:04:32 GMT

If you can see a small wear pattern on the AP1, you should enjoy the AP2. The feel will be different with a forges head. Other than the forged head, there won’t be much difference moving from an 8 year old design to a 10 year design.
You might find more of a change with a 2021 T200 or T100S. If you play more than 30 rounds a year, this might be a better investment. The current 2023 version will be replaced later with a 2025 version.

RE: 718 AP1 vs 716 AP2

Dale V — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:29:38 GMT

Yes, they are significantly different. It does not mean you will have problems with the AP2 but it may take a while to adjust. Know that shafts could also be different and will perform differently. Always best to be professionally fit but if you are in the used club market, resale is not a problem if it does not work out for you.