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. Oct 01, 2014 having had a chance to hit these, titleist is right on. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as mizuno st 180 or ping. 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. If we look back at titleist drivers we can see the drivers were not forgiving and high spinning at times. 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. They have come pretty close to killing a decades old myth. The d2 s at least on the prior models are the 460cc heads while the d3 s are usually a bit smaller and more traditional shaped heads. Both the titleist 917 d2 and the d3 are fully adjustable and allow you to craft the perfect drive on every shot. Titleist has retained the sleek, pear shape profile of recent previous generation drivers.
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. Custom titleist shafts come complete with a titleist shaft sleeve already installed. Mar, 20 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. The d2s at least on the prior models are the 460cc heads while the d3s are usually a bit smaller and more traditional shaped heads.
Testing the titleist 915 d3 driver against the 9 d3 driver. The larger head means that the cg is a little further. Even with the new technology, they have managed to maintain the classic. Nov 08, 2012 pga professional mark crossfield hits the titleist 9 driver in the d2 460cc head and the d3 445 cc head size. The larger head means that the cg is a little further back and therefore this is the higher spinning head, even though it spins it around 100200 rpm less than the previous 915 d2. See what mark thinks of the latest offering from titleist golf and the new features. 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. It really comes down to preference on look and feel. Unfollow titleist 9 d2 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Nov 01, 2016 hi matt, i am a huge titleist fan but i am not impressed by this driver.
The titleist 915d3 driver provides a workable, lower spin option for players that want a lower, more controllable ball flight. At the time of its debut, it was considered titleists most playable and forgiving driver along with the tourlevel 9d3. Spending the bucks for a ts will have to wait til next season. 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. 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. A forwardcg model like titleist s 915d4 is absent from the initial launch.
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. It was also touted to have additional distance over the older 910d2. Titleist adds cg adjustability, gives golfers the ability to control draw and fade bias. I usually play the prov1x ball but the last few days i played the dt tour soft due to the cold weather in nj.
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. All shots were hit in the a1 surefit position and standard rear weight. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the. Every two years like clockwork, titleist launches a new model.
The titleist 915 d2 driver also delivers a high trajectory with more dynamic face closure compared to the titleist 915 d3 driver. Titleist claims the 910 series its the most technologically advanced driver theyve ever made would you expect anything different. Like the 910 and 9, the 915 features a glossy black crown and a black face. Best of all, the 917 drivers accomplish this weighting jujitsu without touching the classic look, sound and feel of a titleist driver. It comes with a solid yet muted sound which is highly impacted by the metallic note. Been playing titleist drivers for the last 6 years love em. Fit your titleist 917 d2, 917 d3, ts2, or ts3 driver with the shaft thats just right for you. 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. I tried the d3 917 on a demo day and i compared it to my d3 915.
However, what has changed is the colour of the crown. However, their balanced design will actually suit the. With the all black pvd finish and classic pear shaped lines, both the 910 d2. And make no mistake about it, picking the right clubhead. If youre playing a titleist driver now, youre likely using one of the last two releases, the 910 or 9. You will be surprised how easy the d3 can be to fade and draw on command. Titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. The first thing you will likely be impressed by when hitting the titleist 917 d2 and d3 drivers is the improved feel, and a completely new sound.
Accomplished, highspin players could struggle to lower spin rates to an optimal range. Comparing the titleist 9 d2 to the 9 d3 3balls blog. The 440cc deep face pear profile provides confidence to manage your trajectory. Both of these driver models came in two models, the d2 and d3. Maybe a little louder than what you think of as titleist, but a.
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. I suggest you lighten shaft go with d3 and take a lesson on how to. Titleist 917 d3 is a very popular option at the top of the price range. Its available in a variety of lofts, which include the 7.
This driver will be a hit, along with the fairways and hybrids. Deeper face than the d2 allowing for additional shot and trajectory control. With the all black pvd finish and classic pear shaped lines, both the 910 d2 and d3 heads look great from any angle. I used the d2 for half a season and it is very similar to d3 but the d3 is just that much better. 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. I was not getting more distance may be i had a bad day. An ultrathin titanium crown, thinner and faster club face, streamlined shape with less drag, and their lowest cg ever provide explosive distance, high launch, and low spin with maximum forgiveness. The radial speed face is a high speed face insert that. So the ts2 is very much a grip it and rip it driver no nonsense, simple and seriously fast off the face. If you are a golfer who likes the ability to tinker with your driver and adjust your settings, youre going to love titleist s 917 drivers.
After a substantial warmup involving some very unusual stretching, our anonymous big hitter hit five shots with the titleist 915 d2 driver, then five with the titleist 917 d2 driver, then another five with each club. According to titleist vp of marketing chris mcginley, the new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver. The 915d3 is slightly smaller at 440cc than the 915d2 and has a deeper face to. Titleist says the additional distance is as a result better speed, launch and spin. Faster and longer but just as accurate as ever, the titleist speed project created the ts2 driver. Slightly smaller than the 9d2 at 445cc the d3 has similar technology.
Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver october 20, 2016 sara rubin comments the titleist 917 drivers are officially here and the latest iteration of titleists awardwinning wood line is nothing short of awesome. Sep 18, 2016 titleist 917 v titleist 915 the methodology. I am currently using the titlest 905r driver and have for several years. The d3 model is still around, and still features all titanium construction and a 445cc head. Titleist 915d3 driver workable and forgiving, the 915 d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control. 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. Dec 23, 2014 titleist has retained the simple, clean look of the top view of the driver. By the end of 2012, 90 per cent of titleists staffers are expected to have switched a clear sign of a measurable performance boost.
Jun 24, 2015 the titleist 915 d2 driver also delivers a high trajectory with more dynamic face closure compared to the titleist 915 d3 driver. I think it is a good driver but previous models also were good drivers. The 915d2 appears ever so slightly more elongated than the 9d2 in shape but actually measures the same length. Nov 23, 2014 titleist have just launched their latest driver, the 915. 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. That had to be hard for them to do, because the performance of the 910 d2 and d3 were so good. All you have to do is use your adjustability wrench to secure the shaft to the club head. I was excited to see if there are any positive changes with the new line. Pga professional mark crossfield hits the titleist 9 driver in the d2 460cc head and the d3 445 cc head size. This driver goes farther and feels better than the 9 does. Titleist d2, d3, d4, c16 comparison why do this test. As has been the case with the most recent titleist driver releases, with 917 golfers will again have the option to choose between a d2 or d3 model. 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. Sep 23, 2014 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.
Unfollow titleist 915 d2 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Titleist 905r vs titleist 9 d2 d3 drivers golf clubs. Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver austads golf the leader. The guys at titleist have outdone themselves this time. Having had a chance to hit these, titleist is right on.
May 22, 2012 the aberration of the 907 d1 aside, titleist have never really made an ugly driver. The 917 d2 driver is the larger 460cc head that looks a little squarer than before thanks to titleist changing the line of the head near the heel. The d2 model we tested features a standard 460cc head. Jun 17, 2015 titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. Even with the new technology, they have managed to maintain the classic look that titleist is know for. 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. I have been playing the d3 heads since i like the way it looks at address. I suggest you lighten shaft go with d3 and take a lesson on how to work the driver. I am a low handicap player and tried the 910 series and ended up staying with the 905r, but i have decided to get fit for a 9 driver. Can you tell me the improvements and differences in the new 9 line vs the 905r. The aberration of the 907 d1 aside, titleist have never really made an ugly driver.
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