Titleist 716 T-MB Irons Review

With its' T-MB iron, Titleist is looking to offer a long iron alternative with more distance and forgiveness but retain the classic look of an AP2. Our Titleist 716 T-MB irons review reveals the full story

Key technology

Titleist engineers have again used high density Tungsten in the heel and toe to aid forgiveness. The hollow construction allows for a fast face insert that should help increase ball speeds for greater distance.

Titleist 716 T-MB irons review

Despite having the same blade length and profile as the Titleist 716 AP2 irons, this is a totally different animal. The hollow construction creates a different feel through impact (perhaps not quite as pleasing as the AP2) but, crucially, these are incredibly easy to hit. The Titleist 716 T-MB model just launches the ball effortlessly and we loved both the flight and overall distance gain. Of course, this is also more forgiving on shots struck towards the heel and toe.

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The Dynamic Gold AMT shaft that's available here (designed to be lighter in the long irons), is an interesting addition. The exact effect was hard to tell however, the powerful flight and ease with which the ball launched, both suggest the shaft works really well.

The two-tone colouring on the sole might not be to everyone’s taste but the performance cannot be ignored. If you are in the market for traditional-looking long irons but are in need of some extra distance or forgiveness, these are well worth a try and we think comfortably justify their premium price-tag.