Titleist AP2 (716) Iron Loft Chart

The Titleist AP2 (716) iron set is a modern traditional iron set built around a 34° 7 iron and a 46° pitching wedge. Factory lofts span 21° to 50° across 9 clubs, with gaps ranging from 3° to 4° through the set.

Titleist Iron Loft Guide
34°7-Iron Loft
21°–50°Factory Loft Range
Median Loft Gap
9Loft Options

AP2 (716) Iron Loft Chart

Club Loft Gap
3-iron 21°
4-iron 24°
5-iron 27°
6-iron 30°
7-iron 34°
8-iron 38°
9-iron 42°
PW 46°
W 50°
7-iron: 34°.
Range: 21°–50° (29° total span).
Gapping: Loft gaps range from 3° to 4°, with a 4° median step.

AP2 (716) Iron loft flight map

The bars place the whole set on one iron-loft scale. That makes the progression from long-iron distance lofts into scoring and wedge lofts easier to see without making small gaps look artificially huge.

3-iron
21°
Top end distance
4-iron
24°
Top end distance
5-iron
27°
Mid iron control
6-iron
30°
Mid iron control
7-iron
34°
Mid iron control
8-iron
38°
Scoring flight
9-iron
42°
Scoring flight
PW
46°
Wedge control
W
50°
Wedge control
What stands out: The spacing varies from 3° to 4°. The biggest jump is between 6-iron and 7-iron, which is the part of the progression most likely to create a noticeably larger carry change.
34° 7-iron profileThis is a modern/mid-strength 7-iron by loft. That is the useful number to compare against another iron set—not just the club number stamped on the sole.
Gapping patternLoft spacing runs from 3° to 4° and widens noticeably toward the scoring clubs. This matters when checking for distance overlap or a large carry jump.
After the 46° PWA sensible first check for the next wedge is roughly 50°–52°. That is not a fitting rule, but it flags whether a 50°, 52° or other wedge is likely to leave an unusually small or large loft gap.
Practical takeaway: When comparing AP2 (716) with another iron, compare the same numbered iron first. A 34° 7-iron can be materially different from another 7-iron that is several degrees stronger or weaker, even before head design is considered.

AP2 (716) vs other Titleist iron lofts

Model Reference Loft Difference
AP2 (716) 7-iron 34° This model
AP1 (710) 7-iron 33° 1° lower loft
AP1 (712) 7-iron 33° 1° lower loft
AP2 (714) 7-iron 34° Same loft
AP2 (718) 7-iron 34° Same loft

How each AP2 (716) Iron loft changes the shot

Club Loft What that loft changes
3-iron 21° At 21° this is a true top-end distance iron. It will normally launch lowest, run out most and demand the most speed and strike quality in the set.
4-iron 24° At 24° this remains on the distance side of the set. The loft keeps flight stronger and flatter than the scoring clubs, so carry consistency matters more than the number stamped on the sole. The gap from the previous club is 3°.
5-iron 27° At 27° this remains on the distance side of the set. The loft keeps flight stronger and flatter than the scoring clubs, so carry consistency matters more than the number stamped on the sole. The gap from the previous club is 3°.
6-iron 30° At 30° this is the set’s central control zone. It gives a good read on how aggressively the set is lofted and how much height versus distance the design is asking for. The gap from the previous club is 3°. The next step changes to 4°, so this is a transition point worth checking with real carry numbers.
7-iron 34° At 34° this is the set’s central control zone. It gives a good read on how aggressively the set is lofted and how much height versus distance the design is asking for. A 34° 7-iron puts this set in the modern loft category. The gap from the previous club is 4°.
8-iron 38° At 38° this is into scoring-iron territory. More loft here should increase launch, spin and descent angle, helping the ball stop faster as approach distances shorten. The gap from the previous club is 4°.
9-iron 42° At 42° this is into scoring-iron territory. More loft here should increase launch, spin and descent angle, helping the ball stop faster as approach distances shorten. The gap from the previous club is 4°.
PW 46° At 46° this sits at the wedge end of the stock set. The loft is increasingly about trajectory, stopping power and distance control rather than raw carry. The gap from the previous club is 4°.
W 50° At 50° this sits at the wedge end of the stock set. The loft is increasingly about trajectory, stopping power and distance control rather than raw carry. The gap from the previous club is 4°.

The 34° 7-iron makes this a modern-lofted set. The 46° pitching wedge is the key checkpoint for the transition into specialty wedges. The most useful test is still real carry spacing, because equal loft gaps do not always create equal yardage gaps.

Titleist AP2 (716) loft FAQs

What lofts does the Titleist AP2 (716) come in?

The listed factory lofts are 21°, 24°, 27°, 30°, 34°, 38°, 42°, 46° and 50°.

What is the loft range of the AP2 (716)?

It runs from 21° to 50°, a total span of 29°.

Are the AP2 (716) iron lofts strong or traditional?

The 7-iron is 34°, which puts the set in the modern loft range.

What wedge loft fits after the AP2 (716) pitching wedge?

The pitching wedge is 46°. A practical starting point is usually about 4° to 6° more loft, then refine it using actual carry gaps.

Are the AP2 (716) loft gaps even?

The listed gaps vary from 3° to 4°, so the progression is not perfectly uniform.

Spec & fitting disclaimer: Loft can vary by year, region, handedness or custom setup. Adjustable hosels and bending can also change playing loft. Verify your exact club before adjusting or ordering replacements.

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