Jay,

I have had 4 sets of AP1s, 710s, 714s, 716s, and now 718s. I always check the swing weight of each iron when I get a new set. The biggest difference between the highest swing weight and the lowest swing weight in any of these sets was between 1/4 and 1/2 a point.

Norm H you are correct

HI Norm H,what about the lofts and lies how close are they to spec do you check them also?

My AP3'S are all within 1/2 swing weight,as are all my other Titleist iron sets.

The stated swingweight is based on the stock shaft, grip, length. Any custom order that changes that will alter swing weight accordingly, the only thing you can do is have the custom order specify a swingweight. Even that will only instruct the factory to attempt to get it close as they can, but the end swingweight is dictated by the parts themselves. The people at TT can reference a chart and tell you what your anticipated swingweight would be before you order.

Interestingly I learned recently that if you order wedges in a group, versus single, they will attempt to match swingweights. Obviously there are tight tolerances but some variances in final clubhead weights, so they will bring weights up on lighter wedges if one head is heavier.

Don J

I don't check loft on my irons. However, the lie on your irons is easy to check just by looking at your divots.