I went to 2 paid driver fittings, but all the new stuffs and shafts. 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 titleist 9 d2 feels very solid at impact with a crisp, yet dull sound at impact. A golfer who actually has a very choppy swing or as has an arc that is. The bezel weights on the sole of the 9 metal woods is only a swing weight component and will have no direct influence on launch and spin. However as a golfer reacts to ball flight, it would be expected the golfer would adjust the swing or club to get a desired ball flight. The standard swing weight with the new drivers are d5 which is extremely high i think, i like my swing weight for a driver at d3. The titleist, lamkin crossline, or golf pride tour velvet standard grip is 52 grams and if you have the fortune of having large hands, a midsize grip is 67g and that lowers the swingweight 2 points. After hitting the drivers, the biggest difference i observed was the higher ballspeeds. Ts, 917, 915, 9 and 910 driver shafts are interchangeable.
Titleists newest generation of drivers and fairway woods, the 917 series. The stock weight on the ts2 is the black weight but if you want more weight. Even with the new technology, they have managed to maintain the classic. A new highspeed, forged face insert produces more speed over a larger area of the. The titleist 9 d2 driver offers a clean look and easy to hit driver. The club felt head heavy to me so i took it into the pro to check the swing weight. Jan 15, 20 i added the heavier weight to balance the swing weight at d4 and in my first round with the adjustment i hit driver on 8 holes and hit the fairway 7 times with the last one just missing. Our new 917s are 12 swingweights higher than the 915 although with our cg weights, you can request a lower or higher swingweight when ordering your club.
The specs of the aldila rip phenom 70 feature a 74 gram weight and 3. Aug 31, 2012 the titleist 9 d2 driver is a good improvement on the 910 version. The 9s, once fitted, definitely lived up to titleists forgiveness promise. I took the 7 gram weight off the bottom of my sons titleist. The bezel weights that come in the 9 metal woods are used as a swing weight component and have no direct influence on ball flight. Summary the titleist name speaks for itself in golf, having earned its standing and respect among golfers. 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. I looked up the standard set of cb on titleist s web and apparently the swing weight is at d2 using a stock titleist grip.
However the main difference between the two models is that the d2 has a 460cc head which will offer a little bit more forgiveness and a little draw. Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release in. Truthfully its numbers were hurt mightily by one of our higher swing speed. The d3 only offers 4 stock shafts, but it should be easy to find the best match for your swing. I was hitting the middle of the club, but the ball just wasnt carrying. If someone wants the club built to a certain swing weight, other then the standard, we can use those bezel weights to help achieve this. Our new 917s are 12 swingweights higher than the 915. In the case of swing weight, however, there is a clearer relationship between weight. New titleist woods launched with the goal of improved distance. The 9 driver has a redesigned surefit tour weight in the rear of the sole. A golf clubs swing weight measures its resistance to being swung in a circle, according to. 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.
A with 6 stock shafts it should be easy to find a match for your swing. This driver will be a hit, along with the fairways and hybrids. Take this for what it is, one guys opinion, but titleist has been lost in the driver doldrums the last several years. The surefit hosel still has the 2 cog settings for just the right fit. Slightly smaller than the 9d2 at 445cc the d3 has similar technology.
At the time of its debut, it was considered titleists most playable and forgiving driver along with the gameimprovement 9d2. The 460 cc, pearshaped driver features a rear sole weight that positions the center of gravity low and deep to increase moment of inertia as well as produce higher launch angles. Hi, without getting hung up on the technicalities of it i was wondering what the swingweight of my standard length 45 9d2 driver would be. Add weight to your driver golf club for more distance pga. Apr 03, 20 in addition, the 9 d3 gives you the ability to work the ball. Our standard swing weights for ap1 and c16 are one point lighter because of the balance point and total weights of the stock shafts. Swing weight is probably what you want to know, not actual weight. 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. The titleist 9 d3 is ideal for players that struggle with a high launch and ball flight. Click here to read the initial response to the launch in the forums. An improved cg location and rear surefit tour weight creates more distance by optimizing the launch and reducing the spin.
In past tests, like our shaft weight study, weve shown mixed results for the theory of lighter is faster. 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. Interchangeable head weights for the titleist 915 driver and fairway allow for the customizing of swingweight and feel for optimized performance. It was also touted to have additional distance over the older 910d2. Swing weight is an arbitrary measurement of the relationship of weight in a golf club about the 14inch. If controlling trajectory and receiving accurate feedback on every swing are assets a golfer demands from his driver, then either of these titleist 917 models will fit the bill. Swing weight changes with the manipulation of head weight, shaft type, shaft length, shaft weight, and grip weight. Having had a chance to hit these, titleist is right on. For a 9 driver, black dot weight is 14 grams 11 grams is blue dot. Every two years like clockwork, titleist launches a new model.
Nov 26, 2015 a poorlyfitted driver simply wont be as forgiving. Swing weight of 9d2 fairway and driver team titleist. Swing weight does not measure a clubs total weight, but rather its distribution. The driver with the 72g shaft will swing weight out at d4 and the driver with the 62g shaft will swing weight out to d3.
I still own a 905t, and it still holds up very well against many of the newer drivers on the market today. One of the things we have found is if a player can swing a slightly 12 higher swingweight without losing speed, they will gain in performance. I was excited to see if there are any positive changes with the new line. Testing the 16 settings of the titleist surefit hosel. Rory mcilroy switch to titleist 9 d3 driver ended his slump.
If you want to reduce the weight of the club and bring the swingweight up, change to a lighter grip. Accessories can be purchased to further optimize the new 9 drivers. Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release. I have that shaft in a 816 h1 25 set to 24 and it is much better. By the way tittleist the new ap2 looks great can not weight for the snow to go away. Ap2, cb, and mb use heavier stock shafts and thus build standard at d2. The titleist 9 d3 is ideal for players who struggle with a high launch and ball flight. It was also touted to have more mishit forgiveness over the older 910d3. 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. I went to 2 paid driver fittings, but all the new stuffs and shafts, ts2 and ts3 are both better for me and i chose ts 2 because of the extra forgiveness for me. In the past this has been better for me than the higher spinning d2 shape. It has a golf pride 360 grip with 1 tape layer, project x 6.
A quick and easy way to increase a clubs swing weight is to add lead tape to the club head. Oct 19, 2014 for a 9 driver, black dot weight is 14 grams 11 grams is blue dot. The stock 45inch length and d2 swing weight remains as well. The d2 clubface feels firm at impact on sweet shots or off center hits.
I tend to open the club face a fade on a good shot and a slice on a bad shot. In addition, the 9 d3 allows the ability to work the ball. Titleist 910 d2 swing weight club fitting team titleist. The weight is 2 grams heavier than before with newly designed screws that ensure the weight of the clubhead is. What will the heaver swing weight do to my iron play. Whereas both 917 driver models had the surefit cg adjustable sole weight, it is only the ts3 that has it this time around. Nov 02, 2012 it was love at first swing, as tuten tells it. Even with the new technology, they have managed to maintain the classic look that titleist is know for. Adding tape to the grip will decrease the swing weight. For example, i have xforged irons that are using nspro 950gh s shafts the weight of the shaft is 98g with a swing weight of d1. All stock shafts were tested with a stiff shaft and a titleist 9 d2 driver in the.
At the time of its debut, it was considered titleists most playable and forgiving driver along with the tourlevel 9d3. How to choose between the titleist ts1, ts2, ts3, and ts4. Titleist standard swingweight golf clubs team titleist. Also overlook is a forgiving driver will make you swing more freely and tend to swing it faster without worry the bad misses. The d2 is a 460cc model, so its a bit more forgiving and its a little higher. The new titleist ts3 driver will still appeal to the titleist loyalist. A overall, the d2 is forgiving, long and a great option for players of all ability levels for the upcoming season.
The 9, like the 910 and 909 and others before it, has a great sound at impact. New ts drivers swing weight golf clubs team titleist. Apr 25, 2016 in the case of swing weight, however, there is a clearer relationship between weight and speed. Oct 01, 2014 having had a chance to hit these, titleist is right on. If putting a titleist 917 driver in your bag is something youre considering, heres our. For example, if one of the identicallyweighted clubs has a heavier head, it will have a. These are great drivers and with one in your bag, your playing partners might even mistake you for a great golfer too. The titleist 9 d2 is a high performance, 460cc full pear shaped driver that delivers exceptional distance and forgiveness. Apr 14, 2017 check out the carry bags players are using in the taylormade driving relief skins match fully equipped. Offcenter hits should feel better and do much better. By the end of 2012, 90 per cent of titleists staffers are expected to have switched a clear sign of a measurable performance boost. How to adjust your wilson staff d300 driver drivers.
These are great drivers and with one in your bag, your playing. The club feels great throughout the swing and allows you to alter the swing weight for a personalized feel. Compared to my ap2 712 with dgs200 shaft weight 128g and with a. This driver goes farther and feels better than the 9 does. The 460 cc, pearshaped driver features a rear sole weight that positions the center of gravity low and deep to.
Titleist would have built both at a swing weight of d2d3 unless otherwise specified. The 9 series drivers have the same surefit tour hosel that debuted in the 910 series. The titleist 9d3 driver is a classic, pearshaped driver that is designed for the better golfer. You can buy a separate weight kit that has 4g, 7g, 9g and 14g weights to allow you to get the swing weight and counter balancing you might be looking for. Use this popular training aid to improve your swing plane gear tune in. The foresight launch monitor kept spitting out numbers saying that i am a high spin golfer. Many players familiar with swing weight, know what swing weight they want. It features a high speed forged face insert which delivers more speed over a larger area of the face. The bassara is designed to produce a high ball flight. The precise amount of increase or decrease will depend on the clubs overall characteristics. Hi, i recently got the 910d2 with the rip60 shaft and standard 7g weight. I wouldnt necessarily recommend changing the length of the shaft to reduce the. In addition, the 9 d3 gives you the ability to work the ball. Click here to find out how the titleist 9 d3 scored in the drivers test 2014.
The correlation between swing weight and higher or lower launch and spin appears to be entirely personal. The titleist 9d2 driver features a 460cc full pear shaped titanium head. 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. As a general rule, however, to increase swing weight from d2 to d4, add four 2inchlong strips of. Remember, swing weight is not an actual measurement of weight as are grams, ounces or pounds. 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. I believe thats more common for women, seniors and young players. The stock weight on the ts2 is the black weight but if you want more weight or less titleist can do that, they can build it to a specific swing weight if that what you would like too.
The club feels great throughout the swing and allows. Titleist says the sole weight doesnt do much but i noticed a higher ballflight that flew forever. I wouldnt necessarily recommend changing the length of the shaft to reduce the swing weight, since it is only one point and the length difference could have a negative impact on your consistency. Instead of just guessing which loft and version of the titleist 9 driver i should use, i worked with monte french local mn titleist fitter at the range for about 12 hour just hitting driver. The tileist 9 finished 5 on our most wanted driver list. Since 2010, mcilroy had been using a titleist 910 d2 driver, but he was having trouble with shots that didnt require a righttoleft trajectory. The d3 only offers 4 stock shafts but should be easy to find. The d3 only offers 4 stock shafts but should be easy to find the best match for your swing. So as you can see they have really gone back to the drawing board in a lot of ways and when you now go for your titleist driver fitting you will have two head options to match your swing to.
In simple terms, swing weight is how heavy the club head feels when you swing it. Gone is the gloss black that was utilized with 915, 9, and 910 drivers. With the release of the new titleist ts1 and ts4 drivers we thought it would be. Compared to my ap2 712 with dgs200 shaft weight 128g and with a swing weight of d0. It features a highspeed forged face insert which delivers more speed over a larger area of the face. Nov 21, 2014 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. A new high speed, forged face insert produces more speed over a larger area of the clubface, with improvements to the center of gravity cg location and rear surefit tour sft weight optimizing launch for more distance.
What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the golf. With the black dot weight your driver was about d5. The titleist 9d2 driver is designed to combine speed with forgiveness for average golfers. Indeed, two clubs that weigh the same may have different swing weights. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the. Is the 9d3 worthy of being called an upgrade to the 910d3.
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