Titleist 716 T-MB Irons Review

Titleist 716 T-MB, Best Golf Hybrids And Utility Clubs 2017
Golf Monthly Verdict

The standout performer within the new Titleist 716 irons line-up. From the best ball strikers in the world onto mid and even high handicappers, there is performance to enjoy for everyone.

Reasons to buy
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    Despite the classic address profile, there is noticeably more forgiveness and distance at work here than you would get from other long irons. The hollow construction clearly works and the ball flight was both strong and long.

Reasons to avoid
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    Some traditionalists may not love the sound through impact here. With a hollow construction, it is different but with such a strong performance, this was a minor downside for us.

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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.

NEW TITLEIST 716 IRONS

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.

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Neil Tappin
Neil Tappin
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In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he has also presented many Golf Monthly videos looking at all areas of the game from Tour player interviews to the rules of golf. 

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Neil is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade Stealth Plus Fairway Wood: Titleist TSR2 Hybrid: Titleist TS3 Irons: PING Blueprint S (4&5), PING Blueprint T (6-PW) Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM7 50˚, 54˚, 60˚ Putter: Odyssey Triple Track Ten Ball: Titleist Pro V1X

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