As the T-Series irons enter the last year of their lifecycle, Titleist has found yet another way to grab our attention. The T-Series has been incredibly successful. Unsurprisingly, Titleist irons are the most played on Tour, and there are many sets of T-Series irons in that tally. So, what can make a known winner win just a little harder?
A black finish, of course.
It’s relatively common to see a late-cycle black finish iron release from companies and we welcome every single one. In the case of the T-Series, each of the four irons in the line will be available with the new, more durable Titanium Carbide Vapor black finish. This finish is darker that previous black Titleist finishes. It’s smudge resistant, always ensuring a clean look, and is meant to last longer that similar treatments in the past.
As we mentioned, it’s common to see iron companies release a black version of their current line, but it’s not all that common to see these irons get Tour play. Titleist, however, has one very prominent name using theirs – the 2022 Champion Golf of the Year, Cameron Smith. Known best for his precision and uncanny ability to get the ball in the hole, Smith is also well known for his black irons.
“I’ve used the black finish since the AP2’s came out, I can’t remember how long ago,” said Smith, who won the 150th Open Championship with a set of T100 Black irons. “I think for me just how they look, looks like a tighter finish line on top. They also look a little bit smaller, so I feel like you kind of have to concentrate a little bit more to see it.”
Since his Major win, Smith has also added a T150 Black 5-iron to the bag in a quest for a higher, softer landing ball flight.
“We went to the 150, just a little bit more kind of CG down the bottom, helped get the ball up and stop a little bit more. For one, it doesn’t look too dissimilar, because I love the look of these [T100’s]. It was just really a flight thing for me. I feel like if I mishit the 5-iron, it still gets on the front, still gives myself a putt at birdie, and then I can really send it up in the air if I’m flying some water or something on a par 5. So yeah, a really versatile club. This has been really a game changer for me in the long irons.”
The Details
As noted, each iron in the T-Series will be available in the new Titanium Carbide Vapor black finish. In the unlikely event you aren’t familiar with the T-Series, THP featured a full review at their release in late 2023. In addition, eight THP Forum members received a full set of their choice and enjoyed rounds of golf with Titleist’s R&D staff at the 2023 Titleist Experience.
Shafts:
- T100 | True Temper AMT Tour White Onyx
- T150 | Project X LZ Onyx
- T200 | True Temper AMT Black Onyx
- T350 | True Temper AMT Red Onyx
Grip:
- All-Black Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Flat Cap
Availability:
- T-Series Black irons will be available for pre-sale on Tuesday, February 11 and available in golf shops worldwide beginning Friday, February 28.
- MAP: $271 per iron | 1,899 7-piece set
