First impressions
Well, the first impression here is why are Titleist releasing hybrids in their irons launch?
You may not know that Titleist launch irons every two years and metals every two years.
Last year we had the 915 metals launch which included a 915H and a 915HD.
For more reviews of the 716 irons launch CLICK HERE
So why have we got another hybrid range now? Especially seeing as the 915 hybrids were among the best performing clubs over the last year.
Titleist explained to NCG that this was very much a fitting decision rather than anything to do with a need to improve the product.
They say people get fitted for hybrids when they get fitted for irons so it seemed logical to move the hybrid over to the irons cycle. When your 4-iron doesn’t out perform your 5-iron, that’s where the hybrid comes in to plug that gap.
There’s a new grey, metallic finish on the 816 hybrids compared to a black metallic finish with 915.
This took me a while to get used to as I’m very familiar with the black finish.
For more reviews of the 716 irons launch CLICK HERE
With the headshape on the new H1, I couldn’t notice much difference from 915H.
The H2 hybrid has a very similar shape as the 915HD which is slightly more compact than 915H/H1.
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The tech
The H1 launches slighter higher, flies further and lands softer while the H2 offers more distance but with iron-like control.
We’ve still got the active recoil channel (ARC) in the sole of the club which helps the thin face to flex and create more ball speeds.
One of the significant improvements with H1 & H2 is that the edges of the ARC have been beveled to improve turf interaction.
