Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release in. You can change them with your adjustment wrench that comes with your driver. Titleist also gave the clubs new, hotter faces 465 stainless steel in the fairway woods and 455 stainless steel in the hybrids to make them even faster. Like the 915 drivers, titleist s 915 fairway woods and hybrids use the companys active recoil channel to lower spin and add ball speed on all shots. Jul 11, 2016 youve just bought your titleist 915 d2 driver. Titleist 915 drivers, fairway woods and hybrids golfwrx. The result should be improved ball speed on offcenter hits. Titleist has retained the simple, clean look of the top view of the driver. How to adjust the titleist 915 d2 driver 3balls blog. Ts2 and ts3 drivers with trackman results duration. The titleist ts2 is the new kid on the block promising faster ball speed and more distance. Accomplished, highspin players could struggle to lower spin rates to an optimal range.
The 915d3 is slightly smaller at 440cc than the 915d2 and has a deeper face to manage trajectory and is full of distance and forgiveness technology. Titleist 915d3 drivers, released in 2014, feature a 440cc deep face pear profile that produces a lower flight and less spin versus 915d2. What this means to you is that golfers will receive playability and forgiveness. I left those in, as i wanted to show how forgiving this club can be. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver, setting up a battle of new versus old at the companys worldrenowned facility in southern california. Nov 01, 2016 planned obsolescence aside, the 917d2 does offer a meaningful change from the 915 drivers. Titleist adds cg adjustability, gives golfers the ability to control draw and fade bias. Its difficult to knock a driver that s played by so many tour players including the worlds number one, but our testers couldnt agree they all loved the 915s head shape. My test consisted of hitting seven pro v1x balls with markings per club in random order for a series of four test runs.
Take my advice with a grain of salt because i am loyal to titleist. Being part of the 915 series from titleist, the d4 driver comes fully packed with the latest and greatest proprietary technologies of the company, such as the ultrahot face with the active recoil channel, the radial speed face, the surefit. Titleist driver righthanded golf clubs for sale ebay. If buying off the rack, it is an expense that may not provide enough value. Ken sakai brought to oceanside an already wellfit driver, a 915d2. Titleist 915 driver with a tour only d4 head, had a driving distance of 300. Titleist tour rep jj vanwezenbeeck told golfwrx this week that spieth saw greater speed and higher launch compared to his former 915 d2. Resale value is 60 excluding the value of the shaft. I think the 915 was a huge step up from the 9, which itself was a step back from the 910 imo.
It seems, very generally, that the 910 was a more accepted release than the 9 by the golfing public and perhaps even some of the pga staff players. The taylormade m4 is my second favourite driver on the market at the moment. Sep 06, 2018 titleist ts2 v ping g400 max v taylormade m4. The radial speed face is a high speed face insert that. Titleist ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible performance. The 917 d2 is the most forgiving driver titleist has ever made, period. These shafts will fit the latest generation titleist drivers such as 915 d2d3, 917 d2d3, ts2 and ts3 series drivers. Titleist mitsubishi av 55 stiff tensi blue driver shaft 4412 brand.
The question we asked is, do they actually perform better. This forged face insert is thinner around the perimeter, especially near the heel and toe to retain ball speed on mishits. The head is deeper and looks like it has been stretched back to front, which moves the centre of. The ts3 has the surefit system while the ts2 only the shaft angle can be tweaked. If youre playing a titleist driver now, youre likely using one of the last two releases, the 910 or 9. To offset the undesirable consequences as far as cg placement is concerned, titleist moved from a 64 titanium to a 811 material for the crown of the 915 driver. Titleist 917 d3 driver or titleist 915 d3 driver youtube. Introduction in the last two metal wood lines, the d2 driver has been the more forgiving club that is going to be more suitable to the average golfer for their tee shots. Ive seen modest changes from the 910 to the 915 over the years, which as been fine by me my driver game has been consistent i hit straight, ability to adjust spin and flight are awesome but, i am a gear snob, and love the latest and. My personal opinion is the 917 is enough different from the 915 that getting fit is necessary to gain the most benefit. I was a fan of the 917 driver and had it in my bag for a while. Ts, 917, 915 and 9 fairway shafts are interchangeable. Dec 10, 2014 the titleist 915d2 driver is the most forgiving titleist driver to date, but it still maintains the classic characteristics that have created the brands loyal following.
The first thing i noticed was the appearance of the newer club from the golfers perspective the clubhead has quite a different look than titleist drivers of the past. The 917 is a nice club but my numbers are nearly identical to the 915 and i like the modern color better. Both drivers were set to a1 in the surefit hosel and in the 917 driver we had the surefit cg weight in the neutral position. Our source tells us that the driver is particularly hot on high, slightly toebiased strikes. The titleist 915d2 driver features the new active recoil channel arc which is a side sole channel the delivers more distance by actively flexing at impact to launch the ball off the face with higher speed and lower spin. Find out if titleist s ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game. Golfwrx members gain 7 yards on average with 2017 taylormade m1, m2 drivers. Sep 18, 2018 it resulted in the lowest cg ever in a titleist driver. Additionally it features a new face called the radial speed face, high moi head design and the surefit tour hosel. They are used, but in great condition and will perform like new. Its immediately recognizable as a titleist driver because of the grey crown and the triangle alignment aid, but thats where it stops. Dec 23, 2014 titleist has retained the simple, clean look of the top view of the driver. Feb 24, 2015 the titleist 915 d4 driver available in 8.
Titleists wide variety of lofts, two distinct heads and impressive. The 915 surefit hosel is compatible with both the 9. Get the best deals on titleist regular flex driver golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. A forwardcg model like titleist s 915d4 is absent from the initial launch. Two letters that mark the way to the future of titleist speed. The club features an array of adjustable technology. Its difficult to knock a driver that s played by so many tour players including the worlds number one, but our testers couldnt agree they all loved the 915 s head shape. Gear shortshoffmans titleist 915 driver key to victory scottish golf. Titleist 915 d2 adjustment chart best picture of chart. Jordan spieth finally changes golf driver, switches to titleist ts2. The titleist 915 d2 driver is equipped with a titleists surefit tour hosel that allows for 16 different loft and lie combinations. Would titleist s newest drivers help our members hit longer. Buy new and used titleist 915 d2 driver from the best golf shop. Titleist 915d3 driver workable and forgiving, the 915 d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control.
Been playing titleist drivers for the last 6 years love em. I havent bagged a titleist driver since i foolishly sold my 905r so im not up to date on their drivers and general acceptance. Titleist regular flex driver golf clubs for sale ebay. For a titleist, it was slightly louder, but not in a bad way. Some slight thinning of the arc tapering to the back gives the elongated look. The 440cc deep face pear profile provides confidence to manage your trajectory.
The ts project is a peerless pursuit of speed where every micron and milligram matter. This unique system delivers the most precise fit available today. Golfwrx sent six members to the titleist s oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. Like the 910 and 9, the 915 features a glossy black crown and a black face.
You cant go wrong with either if you find a good deal on a new headclub. Titleist d2, d3, d4, c16 comparison why do this test. Ts, 917, 915, 9 and 910 driver shafts are interchangeable. Jun 17, 2015 titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. The 915d2 appears ever so slightly more elongated than the 9d2 in shape but actually measures the same length. The 915 was a great driver with its improved spin numbers and faster ball speeds, but it is obvious that titleist really hit a home run designing the new 917 model. One thing that we noticed straight away was the difference in sound. Looks are just personal opinion so after seeing the d2s impressive launch monitor performance two testers agreed theyd happily game the driver. According to a titleist representative, the 915d4 has a slightly more forward center of gravity than the companys 915d3 driver and more crown curvature for a slightly rounder appearance at address. But how do you adjust the driver to suit your ball flight.
Coming from someone who got a 9 d3 as a gift and tried a 915 d3, i can echo the comments on the 915 being really loud. So the ts2 is very much a grip it and rip it driver no nonsense, simple and seriously fast off the face. The titleist 915 has a sweet, highpitched sound while the titleist 917 has a noticeably more meaty and. I also plan on using a golf pride bct cord 58 ribbed grip heavier than the test grip and want the swing weight to remain close to the 45 club i. It began with a challenge from the games greatest players. With titleist introducing the new ts2 and ts3 drivers ali wants to test if the new drivers are in fact better than the old models. Oct 08, 2014 couple arc with a new radial speed face and the 915 d2 and d3 drivers present you with a much more forgiving titleist driver than before. Titleist golf demo driver shaft for 915, 917, ts1, ts2. The wide, deep and long channel running across the sole enhances the flexing of the face. Lower moi than d2 and d3, but offers similar to higher moi compared to competitive low spin product.
When the titleist 915 d2 was first being developed, original prototypes of the driver actually exceeded the usgas limit on how springy a face could be, so with this news, titleist done further research and developed a variable face insert using forged 64 titanium which is thicker in the middle and thinner around the edges. Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release. The result is a less significant decrease in distance when the ball is struck offcenter. Heres titleist s yettobereleased 915d4 driver, which we photographed on the range at the honda classic where it was being tested by titleist player john peterson. Thats the one thing i hate about the new 915 d3, its so much louder than the old 9 and 910 drivers, its lost that traditional titleist muted sound that i love.
As most do when that occurs, titleist thickened the center of the face, but also thinned out lower stress areas towards the perimeter. Players of all swing speeds and types are seeing great performance gains that are tough to achieve nowadays with the usga limits on clubheads. Those who want a bit more finetuning can opt for the ts3 driver. Titleist s latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. Golfwrx sent six members to the titleists oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. The titleist 915d3 driver provides a workable, lower spin option for players that want a lower, more controllable ball flight.
Titleist 915 driver head weights available is 4g 7g 9g 11g 14g 17g the gdw titleist 915 weights provide multiple options to adjust your titleist 915 driver s swingweight to your preferred feel. Nov 04, 2016 golfwrx sent six members to the titleists oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. Oct 01, 2014 to offset the undesirable consequences as far as cg placement is concerned, titleist moved from a 64 titanium to a 811 material for the crown of the 915 driver. Both of these driver models came in two models, the d2 and d3. Titleist 915d4 drivers, released in 2015, features a forward surefit weight directly behind the channel for lower spin than 915d2 and 915d3. The 915 drivers are surprisingly long on mishits, especially the 915d2. The 915s classic shape masks sophisticated technology.
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