Well, here we are again, that time of year where golf folks like me start drooling over Titleist’s latest irons. Weird, right? But hey, it’s predictable as your aunt’s Thanksgiving yam casserole – two-year cycles and all that.
This week, the whole shebang kicks off at the Charles Schwab Challenge and Soudal Open. Enter stage left: T100, T150, T250, and T350 irons. Oh, and the T250U and U505 utility irons too. Tour players are getting first dibs, lucky ducks.
Titleist calls this bit the “seeding and validation process.” Fancy, huh? They’re not saying “prototypes” because, honestly, the irons are pretty much done. They’re baked, cooled, and ready to hit the shelves this summer, no turning back now.
And yeah, they’re keeping mum on what’s really changed, which is kinda annoying. But there are visual hints – if you’re into that sort of game.
The T100 and T150? Sticking to their classic split cavity look – not surprising, considering the T100’s been the tour darling since, like, 2019. Why mess with success, right?
Now, the T250 and T350 are catching my eye with their updated designs. Plastic badges? Gone! It’s like when you finally outgrow graphic tees. Sleeker, and dare I say it, more fitting for their class. Not blindingly shiny, but, you know, appealing.
And then, there’s the under-the-hood stuff – which, funnily enough, we’ll have to wait for. I’m kinda hoping the T350 plays better than the old ones I grumbled through for years. Fingers crossed the performance follows the looks!
Titleist’s new utility clubs? Also looking sharp. They’ll fit right in with this fresh lineup – won’t stand out like a sore thumb.
For all the juicy details, well, sit tight. Titleist is playing coy, so no deets yet. What’s your take? Anything jumping out at you?
Hang tight; more info is bound to drop. Can’t wait to really dive in when they spill the beans.