Brand: Titleist
Model: U505
Type: Utility Iron
Loft: 18 Degree
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Hybrid S
Shaft Flex: Stiff
Shaft Material: Graphite
Length: Standard
Adjustments: No
Grip: Golf Pride MCC Plus4 Teams
Grip Size: Standard
Headcover Included: N/A
Wrench Included: N/A
Condition Guide
Head: 7/10 - Good
Shaft: 7/10 - Good
Grip: 7/10 - Good
The Titleist U505 18° 2 Utility Iron is a premium, high-performance driving iron engineered to deliver powerful distance, exceptional forgiveness and effortless launch. Combining the confidence-inspiring appearance of a utility iron with the speed and forgiveness characteristics of a hybrid, the U505 offers an outstanding solution for golfers seeking greater consistency and control over their long-range shots.
Featuring a hollow-body construction, Forged L-Face Technology, split high-density tungsten weighting and enhanced Max Impact Technology, the U505 is designed to generate impressive ball speeds and reliable carry distances. Paired with a premium Graphite Design Tour AD graphite shaft, it provides an exceptional combination of launch, stability and refined feel for golfers seeking a versatile alternative to traditional long irons and hybrids.
Powerful 18° Driving Iron Performance
The Titleist U505 2 Iron features a strong 18° loft, designed to deliver exceptional distance from both the tee and fairway.
Its advanced construction helps generate powerful ball speed while maintaining the launch characteristics required for effective carry distance.
Unlike traditional blade-style long irons, the U505 incorporates a more forgiving head design to make consistent contact easier.
For golfers seeking a dependable driving iron with impressive distance potential, the U505 provides an excellent combination of power and control.
Hollow-Body Construction
The U505 features an advanced hollow-body construction, designed to maximise forgiveness and optimise weight distribution.
The internal cavity allows Titleist to strategically position mass within the clubhead, creating a more efficient centre of gravity.
This helps promote higher launch and improved stability compared with traditional solid-body long irons.
The result is a powerful utility iron that combines the appearance of an iron with the forgiveness benefits of modern hybrid engineering.
Forged L-Face Technology
The U505 incorporates Titleist's innovative Forged L-Face Technology, engineered to maximise ball speed and improve distance consistency.
The forged face extends around the lower portion of the clubhead and into the sole, allowing greater flexibility during impact.
This design is particularly beneficial when contact occurs towards the bottom of the face, a common strike location with long irons.
By maintaining efficient energy transfer on low-face strikes, the U505 helps preserve ball speed and carry distance.
Split High-Density Tungsten Weighting
The U505 features strategically positioned high-density tungsten weighting to improve stability and launch performance.
Tungsten is positioned within the heel and toe areas, helping increase resistance to twisting during off-centre impact.
This split-weighting configuration also allows Titleist to optimise the clubhead's centre of gravity.
For golfers who struggle with traditional long irons, the enhanced stability provides valuable forgiveness and more consistent results.
Low Centre of Gravity
The U505 is engineered with a low centre of gravity to promote easier launch.
Its hollow-body construction and tungsten weighting help position mass where it can most effectively influence ball flight.
This supports a higher trajectory and stronger carry-distance potential compared with many conventional 2 irons.
For golfers seeking a long iron that is easier to launch from the fairway, the U505 provides a significant performance advantage.
Enhanced Max Impact Technology
The U505 incorporates enhanced Max Impact Technology, designed to improve ball-speed consistency across the clubface.
This internal technology supports the face during impact, helping maintain effective energy transfer across a wider hitting area.
The result is improved distance consistency when contact occurs away from the centre.
For golfers seeking predictable carry distances from a powerful utility iron, Max Impact Technology provides an important advantage.
Hybrid-Like Launch & Forgiveness
One of the U505's defining characteristics is its ability to deliver hybrid-like launch and forgiveness within an iron-shaped head.
The hollow-body construction, low centre of gravity and advanced face technology work together to make long-range shots easier to execute.
This is particularly beneficial for golfers who prefer the appearance and setup of an iron but want additional launch assistance.
The U505 provides an excellent compromise between traditional driving irons and modern rescue clubs.
Premium Graphite Design Tour AD Shaft
This U505 configuration features a premium Graphite Design Tour AD shaft, renowned for its advanced materials, refined feel and stable performance characteristics.
Graphite Design shafts are widely recognised for their high-quality construction and carefully engineered bend profiles.
The Tour AD range includes different models designed to suit specific launch, spin and swing characteristics.
For golfers seeking a premium graphite-shafted utility iron, the Tour AD pairing provides excellent performance potential.
Graphite Design Tour AD DI
The Graphite Design Tour AD DI is a popular premium shaft option, recognised for its smooth feel and stable performance.
Its carefully engineered bend profile is designed to promote efficient energy transfer while providing a responsive sensation throughout the swing.
Depending on the specific shaft model and weight, the Tour AD DI can provide a mid-to-high launch profile with controlled spin.
For golfers who prefer a smooth-loading graphite shaft, the Tour AD DI offers an excellent combination of feel and stability.
Confidence-Inspiring Utility Iron Profile
The U505 features a slightly larger, more forgiving head profile than a traditional blade-style driving iron.
Its wider sole and confidence-inspiring shape provide additional reassurance when addressing the golf ball.
Despite its forgiving construction, the club retains the familiar appearance of an iron.
For golfers who prefer iron-style alignment and setup characteristics, the U505 offers an attractive alternative to a hybrid.
Excellent Performance from the Tee
The U505 18° 2 Iron is particularly effective as a controlled alternative to a driver or fairway wood.
Its strong loft and powerful face technology support a penetrating ball flight with excellent distance potential.
The iron-style head also provides a familiar setup for golfers who prefer greater control over their tee shots.
For narrow par-4s, strategic positioning and demanding driving holes, the U505 provides an excellent option.
Versatile Fairway Performance
Although the U505 is an effective driving iron, its advanced construction also makes it suitable for long approaches from the fairway.
The low centre of gravity helps promote additional launch, while the Forged L-Face supports ball-speed retention on low-face strikes.
Its forgiving hollow-body design provides greater assistance than a traditional compact 2 iron.
For golfers seeking a versatile club that performs from both the tee and turf, the U505 offers outstanding flexibility.
U505 vs. Traditional 2 Irons
Traditional 2 irons typically feature compact heads, relatively high centres of gravity and limited forgiveness.
The U505 takes a different approach, incorporating a larger hollow-body construction, advanced face technology and tungsten weighting.
These features help generate higher launch, greater ball-speed consistency and improved forgiveness.
For golfers who appreciate the control of a driving iron but struggle with traditional long-iron performance, the U505 provides a more accessible alternative.
Ideal for Golfers Seeking Distance & Control
The Titleist U505 2 Iron is particularly well suited to golfers who want a powerful long-range club without switching to a conventional hybrid.
Its forgiving construction makes it suitable for a broader range of players than traditional blade-style utility irons.
The premium Graphite Design Tour AD shaft options also provide opportunities to fine-tune launch, spin and feel.
For golfers seeking a high-performance driving iron with excellent distance, forgiveness and versatility, the U505 is an outstanding choice.
Key Features
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Titleist U505 Utility Iron
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Strong-lofted 18° 2 Iron configuration
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Premium driving iron design
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Graphite Design Tour AD shaft configuration
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Hollow-body clubhead construction
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Forged L-Face Technology
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Enhanced lower-face flexibility
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Improved ball-speed retention on thin strikes
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Split high-density tungsten weighting
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Strategic heel and toe mass distribution
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Low centre of gravity
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Enhanced Max Impact Technology
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Improved ball-speed consistency
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High-launching utility iron performance
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Hybrid-like forgiveness
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Powerful carry-distance potential
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Confidence-inspiring iron-style profile
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Forgiving head construction
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Improved stability on off-centre strikes
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Premium graphite shaft feel
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Controlled, penetrating tee-shot potential
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Versatile performance from the fairway
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Excellent alternative to traditional long irons
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Suitable for precision distance gapping
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Premium Titleist engineering
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Excellent combination of distance, forgiveness and control
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