You are probably too good for AP1. I just bought AP3 and couldn't be happier.

Hey Ricky, better late than never to catch the golfing bug. Sounds like the AP1 will be right for you but getting fit to the right shaft, flex, and lie are just as important. Go to one of the demo days or Titleist Thursdays and get fit for free. It will make a huge difference in getting your optimal club performance. Oh, and have fun out there!

Hey Rick, I was just fitted for my Titleist and i hit all 6 models during the fit. If i were you I would use the Titleist fitting locator here on the website and book an appointment or find a Titleist Thursday if they have them in your area. Also IMHO I think you would truly benefit from the technology and precision placed in the AP1's. Those combined with the right shaft will have you golfing like you have always imagined. I recemtly bought my 718 AP2's and I, like you always wanted Titleist. It was the best move I have ever made in my golf.

I'm 67 and started about 7 years ago and sorry I waited 30 years too long, as well. Titleist now has an iron combination that can match your game. To me, iron selection is mostly how forgiving do you need your iron to be? No better person to assess than a qualified Titleist fitter. Titleist Thursdays or Premier fitting sites, whichever one you can get to will have the best fitters and equipment short of Oceanside or Manchester Lane. To note, my AP1 716 was around your 7I, and my AP3 is now about 138, better launch, and more consistent. Have fun looking for that forever club.

My best advice....Get properly fitted! That will tell you if; 1) you will gain anything with the change 2) which clubhead you hit better 3) exactly which shaft you should use and 4) maybe a combination of the two clubheads will work best.

You fitter can really improve your golfing experience.

My mind was set on the ap3s before I went to tpi oceanside.after testing ap1s and ap3s, my results were better with the ap1s.I've played forged blades all my life until I got the 714 ap2s. 718 Ap1s are definitely more cosmetic than prior years.

Arturo, too good for AP1???

No one is too good for anything. Tested for all 6 models best fitting and feel AP1.
Aged 51 Left Handed & Handicap currently 8. Have to chase everywhere to find Demo's left handed!!!

AP3 felt thin for every shot even though centre of club hit.

AP1 great looking club now too. miz forged before these new sticks. Amazing feel, 2 clubs extra distance and current dispersion is amazing.

Ricky - Go and enjoy testing them, you will know which one even without the computer once fitters have finished!!

Thanks for all the great advice and responses and sorry that I haven’t been on here in awhile. Have been playing my 718 AP1 clubs a couple of years now and really enjoy them. When I was fitted wasn’t hitting my 6 Iron any father than my 7 Iron on average. I went with a 818 H1 25 degree hybrid instead of the 6 iron and it made a noticeable difference. I hit this hybrid 150 yards. I wasn’t hitting my old TM 3 wood very well and purchased an 818 H1 21 degree hybrid that I hit average 160 to 165 yards. Here is what I need help with. I struggle hitting my 7 iron consistently and would like to go to a hybrid to replace it. The 7 iron has a loft of 30 degrees and when I hit it well, which isn’t often, I hit it right at 140 yards. I want to replace it with a hybrid that will get me the same yardage and that is more forgiving. Is the 818 H1 27 degree the closest that I can get in a Titleist Hybrid that will get me the same yardage?

The 818/TS hybrids adjust loft in 1 degree increments. So you can make it a 29 degree hybrid. As part of a fitting, you can find if 28 or 29 degrees gives you the proper gapping with your 25 degree hybrid.

Love the look of the AP 3 but the AP 1's just felt better to me.Both are really nice irons.Got to hit them both to see which performs best for you.

I Agree with just about everyone who've chimed in; get fitted.You got fitted for your M2's,and making the switch to Titleist should be no different.

I'm going out on a limb, but i bet you end up with AP1.