3 iron gaping

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By Bill D

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  1. Bill D

    Bill D

    I play the 714 AP1 W-4 iron.

    I want to add the 3 iron to my bag but am not sure whether to go to the 716 AP1 or just add the 714 AP1 3.

    What I am concerned with is gapping from the 4 iron. I want a consistent gap from 4-3 and am concerned that the 716 will be too long. It will be the longest iron in may bag and I don't like or use hybrids so I don't want a 15 year gap.

    Any thoughts or just go for the extra distance and choke down when I have to?

  2. Benjamin H

    Benjamin H
    Shefford, Bedfordshire

    In all honesty I cannot imagine the newer model providing such a significant increase in distance. Stick with the 714 or learn to love a hybrid (for me they offer much more versatility). It would not be worth getting just the 716 3 Iron... Hope this helps!
  3. John L

    John L
    Cumming, GA

    just go with the 714. it will be more similar to your other irons

  4. Dave N

    Dave N
    Dade City, FL

    Bill, I am a big fan of going with my gut instinct. What's your gut telling you?

  5. Bill D

    Bill D

    Thanks to all of you for replying, I am very happy I joined the forum.

    You are right, my gut tells me 714 as I will know for sure what to expect on each shot. Same feel, balance, etc.

    That or go full Monty and buy the 716 set W-3 <wife giving me the evil eye>.

    Thanks again guys

  6. Ben A

    Ben A
    Los Gatos, CA

    Some people do like the AP1 long iron with the rest AP2. Just try it and see.

    But, also make sure to try the T-MB. That's what I have for my 4-5 and love them. 

  7. Chris M

    Chris M
    Grindelwald,

    suggest to stay with the 714

    Or maybe you could think about trying an utility...

  8. Chris Hatem

    Chris Hatem
    Boston

    Hit them both, see/feel the results, choose accordingly.
  9. Bill D

    Bill D

    Thanks to everybody for their helpful opinions.

    BillD

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