The Titleist 503.H Utility Iron "provides a more manageable trajectory versus a high lofted fairway metal and a more playable trajectory versus a long iron," the company said.
"Serious golfers are more aware than ever of the importance of their overall set composition, especially in the long game," said Chris McGinley, Vice President Golf Club Marketing, Titleist. "The Titleist 503.H Utility Iron is designed to be a long game yardage and trajectory solution, offering players an alternative to high lofted fairways or conventional long irons. The 503.H will help optimize long game yardage gaps, and provide a more controllable and playable trajectory."
The 503.H was played on the pro tours for months before Titleist made the announcement for consumers. More than 50 different players have carried the Titleist 503.H in PGA Tour competition including BellSouth Classic champion Zach Johnson, as well as Brad Faxon, Ben Curtis, Mark O'Meara, Robert Gamez, Brian Bateman and Aaron Barber among others.
The Titleist 503.H Utility Iron features a 431 stainless steel body with a lightweight, molded carbon fiber composite core that provides structure for the thin face design. The composite core, Titleist says, in combination with thin face dampens vibration and provides for lively feel with solid, iron-like sound. A tungsten screw in the sole of the 503.H helps create a low, deep center of gravity.
The 503.H has a traditional face profile with a wide sole design to increase playability from less than ideal lies.
The Titleist 503.H Utility Iron comes in 19- and 22-degree lofts. Stock shafts are Dynamic Gold in steel and Aldila NV 85 Hybrid in graphite. The stock grip is Titleist Victory Velvet.
The 503.H will be in golf shops beginning in October. MSRP is $185 per club/steel and $225 per club/graphite.
