Each series of drivers aims to deliver greater ball speed and more distance through improvements in the face and center of gravity cg optimizations. Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release in. Even with the new technology, they have managed to maintain the classic look that titleist is know for. Nov 26, 2015 at first glance the 9 d3 doesnt look drastically different from the 910, but in its first week on tour in july around 50 per cent of titleist staff players switched to the new drivers. For some reason, and i dont know why, the 9 just doesnt feel right to me. Recently played a 910 d3 with the stiff shaft and was amazed at how well the bell flied off the face. Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release. The change might be as simple as adjusting the setting on your current driver. My distance, and contact with the sweet spot is more consistent with the 910. Played 18 holes with it and am ok with the results. A rear weight lowers the center of gravity that increases launch angle and increases moment of inertia to.
Id suggest that you go to a demo day, or titleist dealer, and hit a 9, and see for yourself, since everybody is different. Shop by club type such as driver shaft, hybrid shaft, fairway wood shaft. Oct 01, 2014 having had a chance to hit these, titleist is right on. Titleist custom driver shafts 917, ts2, ts3 custom shafts. Fit your titleist 917 d2, 917 d3, ts2, or ts3 driver with the shaft thats just right for you.
It appears that you were not fitted for this club and purchased it off the rack. Oct 10, 2012 2nd swing president russ higgins interviews titleist sales representative monte french about2012 titleist 9 stock shafts. Personally, i would start at d4 adding a little loft on the d3. Feel and sound is better than any other driver ive tried. Custom titleist shafts come complete with a titleist shaft sleeve already installed.
Ts, 917, 915 and 9 fairway shafts are interchangeable. Nov 26, 2015 at first glance the 9 d2 doesnt look drastically different from the 910, but in its first week on tour in july around 50 per cent of titleist staff players switched to the new driver. Search by name, filter by weight or launchspin characteristics, and compare specs. I could not acquire that driver so i opted for a new 9 d3 from a local golf shop. The titleist 910 driver was a big jump for titliest into. The change might be as simple as adjusting the setting on. At first glance the 9 d3 doesnt look drastically different from the 910, but in its first week on tour in july around 50 per cent of titleist staff players switched to the new drivers. Titleist hybrid surefit hosels adjust in 1 loft and lie increments. Titleist drivers have always been widely recognized as a forgiving, good looking, solid feeling, overall high performing driver by many. Titleist may be most famous for its golf balls, but titleist drivers are every bit as capable of delivering high performance as their renowned golf balls.
Find great deals on ebay for titleist 9 driver shaft and titleist 9 driver shaft regular. Titleist say that the ts3 is the traditional shape of the two models and that ts2 is a modern or more rounded shape. I still have the 9, but the 910 is what i keep in the bag. The head is deeper and looks like it has been stretched back to front, which moves the centre of gravity cg further back and also creates a little draw bias.
It was also touted to have additional distance over the older 910d2. Is the 9d3 worthy of being called an upgrade to the 910d3. All stock shafts were tested with a stiff shaft and a titleist 9 d2 driver in the standard a1 surefit position and standard weight. Search below to find a club fitting location near you. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the.
It resulted in the lowest cg ever in a titleist driver. The titleist 9d3 driver is a classic, pearshaped driver that is designed for the better golfer. Player a used a mitsubishi diamana kaili 70 s flex and player b used a graphite design di7 x flex. Nov 21, 2014 the test i conducted involved the same shaft in each club 44. May 19, 2014 this shaft is a good place to start if youre just getting into or back at the game of golf. Titleists new 915s vs the old 9 driver andrew rice golf. All 4 stock shafts tested the titleist ts drivers come with4 shafts as stock options but what do they offer and who could they benefit. At the time of its debut, it was considered titleists most playable and forgiving driver along with the tourlevel 9d3. Check with us at for the best prices on used titleist 915 drivers. I went titleist demo day for short fitting session and ts2 with hzrdus smoke 6. Titleists excitement about its new 917 drivers exists on multiple levels and started as engineers discovered upon completion of the new design that they had created a product that compared to its predecessor, the 915 driver, was more forgiving, generated less spin, produced faster ball speeds, and offered enhanced customization features. Mar, 20 as such the titleist 9 d2 and d3 are the best in the titleist line, and because titleist entered the adjustable hosel craze a year or two after some other companies, they seem to have skipped right to the solid phase.
At the time of its debut, it was considered titleists most playable and forgiving driver along with the gameimprovement 9d2. It was also touted to have more mishit forgiveness over the older 910d3. It was pure titleist, great sounds, solid feel, and excellent distance. I have had the aldila nv in two drivers hyper x tour and titleist 905r and in the hyper x tour i was hitting the ball very low but in the titleist somewhat high. The 915 model made huge gains in both ball speed and spin reduction over its 9 predecessor. Find the perfect deal for titleist golf club shafts with free shipping on many items at ebay. A nice added bonus in the 915 driver series in the inclusion of the much acclaimed aldila rogue shafts in the stock lineup. Ts, 917, 915, 9 and 910 driver shafts are interchangeable. At first glance the 9 d2 doesnt look drastically different from the 910, but in its first week on tour in july around 50 per cent of titleist staff players switched to the new driver. The titleist bassara w 40 and bassara w 50 are not listed as an available stock shaft in the titleist 9 d3 driver. I was a fan of the 917 driver and had it in my bag for a while. Player a used the titleist pro v1 and player b used the pro v1x. Correct setting 9 driver club fitting team titleist.
Loyalists who had to be mopped with a damp towel when the 917. It was an awesome driver that found its way into many good players bags. Testing the titleist 915 d3 driver against the 9 d3 driver. I was excited to see if there are any positive changes with the new line. We recently received the 915 stock for our fitting cart here at berkeley hall and i thought it would be a good opportunity to test both the new 915 series drivers the d2 and d3 against the older 9 series d3 driver ive used for the past few years. Those who want a bit more finetuning can opt for the ts3 driver. I went through a fitting recently and tried the 917.
All 4 stock shafts tested the titleist ts drivers come with4 shafts as stock options but what do they offer and who could they. All stock shafts were tested with a stiff shaft and a titleist 9 d3 driver in the standard a1 surefit position. The head is deeper and looks like it has been stretched back to front, which moves the centre of. This driver will be a hit, along with the fairways and hybrids. Choosing shafts for titleist 915 drivers 3balls blog. If you can give us approximately 30 minutes and 30 swings, we know youll be blown away by the performance gains. Titleist tour velvet 360 degree rubber 9d3 specs head volume. Like the 910 and 9 drivers before, the 915 d2 driver has a large 460cc head that is designed to get the ball up in the air. Will i be able to tell a difference in these shafts.
The test i conducted involved the same shaft in each club 44. I have encountered many questions from consumers and golf industry employees as to what exactly happens when you change the setting on the titleist surefit tour hosel. My wife got me the titleist 9 d2 driver for christmas. Difference in driver shafts golf clubs team titleist. As is the case with most game improvement clubs, the lofts available to players choosing the titleist 9 d2 are in a much wider range than the d3. My shaft in my old 912 is a diamana kaili 65 mid stiff flex. There are a total of five stock shafts available for the 9 drivers, four of which are aftermarket shafts. In 2009, i had a titleist 909 d2 with the voodoo by titleist and that shaft produced a true mid launch flight. Having had a chance to hit these, titleist is right on. Sep 18, 2016 in the first of our indepth product comparisons its titleist 917 v titleist 915 to see if the new driver has improved on what was a hugely successful product.
If we are trying to achieve maximum height and launch with this current head shaft combination, the appropriate setting would be a4. This driver goes farther and feels better than the 9 does. This enables you to get the correct settings and shaft to maximise distance and accuracy from your swing. My test consisted of hitting seven pro v1x balls with markings per club in random order for a series of four test runs. Comparing the titleist 9 d2 to the 9 d3 3balls blog. In fact i have hit some high and long with this club. The important thing to keep in mind is that this loft change only takes place if you hold your titleist driver in the air and do not sole it. Sep 18, 2018 it resulted in the lowest cg ever in a titleist driver. Dec 10, 2014 with its 460cc club head, wide variety of stock shaft options, and updated technology, the titleist 915d2 driver will definitely be a top performer for the average golfer willing to invest at the top end of the market. Titleist may be most famous for its golf balls, but titleist drivers are every bit as capable of delivering high performance as their renowned golf balls each series of drivers aims to deliver greater ball speed and more distance through improvements in the face and center of gravity cg optimizations. Its available in a variety of lofts, which include the 7.
Below we will show comparison photos of the newer 9 driver to the older 910 model. You can find the titleist driver of your dreams for a lot less than you might expect. While hitting both players switched heads but used the same shaft. For me, the 9 d3 is absolutely the best driver titleist has ever produced. By the end of 2012, 90 per cent of titleists staffers are expected to have switched a clear sign of a measurable performance boost. The 9 d2 and d3 drivers are the latest in the line of titleist equipment, and feature an evolutionary leap forward from the 910, further refining all that the 910 did right and improving on the soft spots with a hotter clubface and more consistent launch characteristics between the two drivers. Driver surefit adapter compatibility club fitting titleist. I hit seven shots kept all shots with each club on trackman. The only issue that anyone might have had with it was that it wasnt the most forgiving driver. Before making a decision, try to see a local titleist fitter. The titleist 915 d2 driver also delivers a high trajectory with more dynamic face closure compared to the titleist 915 d3 driver. Compared to the traditional 917 d3 i think that they both look modern and the more rounded shape of the ts3 shouldnt offend any titleist loyalists out there. The 9, like the 910 and 909 and others before it, has a great sound at impact. Apr 03, 20 available stock shafts for titleist 9 d3.
I think it was created with a bit of my dna as i have total and complete confidence is this thing. Jan 15, 20 below we will show comparison photos of the newer 9 driver to the older 910 model. I love the launch and spin that i have with the 912 now. Slightly smaller than the 9d2 at 445cc the d3 has similar technology. So the ts2 is very much a grip it and rip it driver no nonsense, simple and seriously fast off the face. Maximize the performance of your new titleist 917 driver with the help of a titleist certified club fitting. This shaft is a good place to start if youre just getting into or back at the game of golf. All you have to do is use your adjustability wrench to secure the shaft to the club head. A rear weight lowers the center of gravity that increases launch angle and increases moment of inertia to stabilize the face when the ball is struck offcenter. The heavier weight v2 options tend to have tighter torques.