The new 915 d2 and 915 d3 drivers feature a deep, wide cutout known as an active recoil channel arc on the sole behind the leading edge, which allows the sole to flex more than it does in the 9 series drivers. The 915s classic shape masks sophisticated technology. Never been a callaway guy, but that driver is nasty for me. Titleist says the additional distance is as a result better speed, launch and spin. Go in with an open mind and you may find that the best driver for you isnt even one of these 3 options. X2 hot iron, what makes the callaway gbb epic sub zero driver so cool. Titleist will come out with new designs, a 5 piece golf ball, etc.
For me it starting back with the 910 drivers, when they added one of the best adjustable hosel systems on the market. Whats the differences between callaway, titleist, taylormade golf clubs. That had to be hard for them to do, because the performance of the 910 d2 and d3 were so good. Sep 18, 2018 i have just been fitted into a ts2 with the new project x hzrdus smoke shaft which is 62g. Mark hits the two golf drivers and talks about how they might suit your golf game. Titleist 9 d3 vs titleist 915 d3 old vs new youtube. I have just been fitted into a ts2 with the new project x hzrdus smoke shaft which is 62g. Callaway razr fit driver vs titleist 910 d3 driver spy news.
Data was captured using a sky track launch monitor. Titleist hybrids are highperformance clubs that dont have ornate crown graphics seen from many manufacturers, they are all business. Taylormade sldr drivers 3balls golf oct 17, 2014 3546 views 0 comments most hardcore fans of professional golf are familiar with the driver derby. Decision time titleist 917 d2 vs callaway epic vs taylormade m2 schedule a paid fitting at golf townmodern golftxg and see which one performs best would be my suggestion. The foresight launch monitor kept spitting out numbers saying that i am a high spin golfer. Our patented surefit tour hosel technology allows loft and lie to be independently adjusted to precisely fit your game. If you are looking for workability and overall distance the taylormade m2 is your club selection. The wide, deep and long channel running across the sole enhances the flexing of the face. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts items including logo overruns from adams, adidas, ben hogan, callaway. In keeping with their commitment to individualization, the standard x hot and the x hot pro drivers have several differences. I found it to be more forgiving that the 9 d3 driver, essentially it makes the d3 more like the d2 model in terms of forgiveness. It really comes down to preference on look and feel.
Taylormade golf, titleist golf are three major brand in golf clubs industry, which takes a great part of marketing. In fact, this is probably the first callaway driver ive liked in a while. Like last years x hot, the x2 hot drivers come in two different options, a pro version with a slightly smaller head, lower launch and. Only one coupon code is valid per customer per order. Its about what the masses will buy and how golfers view and respond to a given companys marketing. Was wanting the new 915 because i liked the looks, but when i hit both models about 15 times i came to the conclusion that both models werent for me. Driver titleist 9 d2, 58 degree vokey with the exception of my 2 niblicks, the rest of my bag is callaway the hybrids and 9 wood feel like cheating, love the x2 hot irons and odyssey is one of very few to make an arm lock putter. Its been two years since titleist debuted a new driver on the pga tour, but the company brought the 9d2 and 9d3 to congressional. Titleist 9 d2 righthanded driver graphite regular 10. 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.
Have you disregarded the benross driver now as i seem to remember a ping v benross thread a few weeks back. Callaway vs titleist clubs, grips, shafts, fitting the. I was fit for the driver and titleist has been excellent about replacing drivers when the screw snaps. Callaway razr fit xtreme driver,callaway x hot driver,callaway x hot pro driver,cleveland cg black driver,cleveland classic xl driver,cleveland classic xl. Titleist 9d3 is a 445cc classic pear shaped driver with innovations to the face insert, rear weight and lower cg location that deliver the best combination of speed and forgiveness. In my experience, the 910 heads spin a bit more, though my experience with the razr fit is limited. This typically makes them popular with golfers that have a more discerning taste, both on tour and at your local course. My driver speed increased from 80 to 8889 lots of work and my 12 degree driver was launching over 20 degrees. The xr irons have a lower center of gravity and a higher.
Click here to find out how the titleist 9 d3 scored in the drivers test 2014. Nov 19, 2014 deeper face than the 9 d2 allowing for additional shot and trajectory control. 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. Titleists new 915s vs the old 9 driver november 21, 2014 andrew rice we recently received the 915 stock for our fitting cart here at berkeley hall and i thought it would be a good. 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.
Titleist s best driver yet titleist doesnt rush drivers to the market, but has a calculated plan to introduce a better driver every 2 years, they spend that time making improvements over the previous model. So, my wife has decided to let me get a new driver this friday, and i am torn between the titleist 909d2 and the callaway x hot. So i ended up trading my 9 for a callaway black diamond. While these drivers are very similar, titleist has made a few subtle. Titleists new 915s vs the old 9 driver andrew rice golf. Deeper face than the 9 d2 allowing for additional shot and trajectory control. 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. The one area where the titleist beats just about everything is in free shaft options. The titleist 917 driver had a big focus on adjustability to get golfers properly dialled in.
Callaway razr fit xtreme driver,callaway x hot driver,callaway x hot pro driver,cleveland cg black. Jul 20, 2009 the egolf tour i play on, i see more callaway balls at this time than i do titleist, where in years past it was the other way around. Offering an adjustable sweet spot for speedtuned performance, the titleist ts3 driver is what your golf game needs. The 9s, once fitted, definitely lived up to titleists forgiveness promise. Titleist hybrids are highperformance clubs that dont have ornate crown graphics seen from many manufacturers. Due to manufacturer restrictions, all new not including closeouts items including logo overruns from adams, adidas, ben hogan, callaway, cleveland, club glove, cobra, footjoy, mizuno, never compromise, nike, odyssey, ping, sun mountain, taylormade, titleist and some others are excluded. These are great drivers and with one in your bag, your playing. Jun 04, 2014 see what else we had to say about callaway clubs. Ballspeed was really good, even on mishits, and the spin was quite low. Aug 03, 20 the new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver. The 917 adapter is precision milled to exact tolerances and allow loft and lie angles to be set independently to optimize.
I had my first fitting this week for golf clubs and was hoping to receive some advice on the callaway rogue pro irons v. The egolf tour i play on, i see more callaway balls at this time than i do titleist, where in years past it was the other way around. There are more than 5 newer golf club drivers on the market. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra f9 speedback or callaway 2018 rogue draw.
Although the feedback and feel is not as good as the callaway you will get a well performing driver with the m2. Im in the market for a new wedge or three and these two seem to be two of the better sounding wedges. I can say that the callaway tour i balls are great. The d3 is still going to be for the better players, but an improvement in forgiveness is welcomed by all. The aftermarket surefit tour hosel adapter sleeve for titleist 915 d2 d3 driver.
This will allow you more significant speed, and forgiveness. Titleist 915, ping g30 or callaway x2 hot drivers golf monthly. The ts project is a peerless pursuit of speed where every micron and milligram matter. Shop new and used titleist hybrids from the fantastic selection available at 2nd swing. Titleists best driver yet titleist doesnt rush drivers to the market, but has a calculated plan to introduce a better driver every 2 years, they spend that time making improvements over the previous model. Photography by michael chini finding the perfect driver for you should be your new gears resolution.
Nov 26, 2015 a poorlyfitted driver simply wont be as forgiving. May 26, 2017 this will allow you more significant speed, and forgiveness. While these drivers are very similar, titleist has made a few subtle changes to upgrade the 9 d3 and heres what youll notice vs. Callaway rogue pro v titleist 718 ap3 clubs, grips, shafts. 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. Titleist 9d3 is a high performance 445cc classic pear shaped driver that delivers tour inspired workability with distance and forgiveness.
Titleist ts3 driver ts3 titleist golf driver titleist. Two letters that mark the way to the future of titleist speed. I like them better than titleist, but i cant see this backing them in the corner. I currently have the old school taylor made r7 draws that i have played for the past 9 years and am ready to get some clubs that i can work a little. Mar 02, 2018 i had my first fitting this week for golf clubs and was hoping to receive some advice on the callaway rogue pro irons v. It began with a challenge from the games greatest players. At this time last year, callaway had been granted a permanent injunction to stop sales of acushnets current line of titleist pro v1 family of golf balls, effective no later than january 1, 2009. The new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver. Best selling the reality is, the business of golf isnt all about performance, its about perceptions. The new callaway xr irons feature callaway cup 360 face technology which provides faster ball speeds across the face and longer distance for you. Aug 26, 2015 driver titleist 9 d2, 58 degree vokey with the exception of my 2 niblicks, the rest of my bag is callaway the hybrids and 9 wood feel like cheating, love the x2 hot irons and odyssey is one of very few to make an arm lock putter. These are great drivers and with one in your bag, your playing partners might even mistake you for a great golfer too. Whats the differences between callaway, titleist, taylormade. Picked up the 915 d2 driver in the spring ive always play titleist drivers when i purchased a 9 ive noticed i was getting a lot of overspin which was making my draw into a hook so immediately went to 915 i was in line to purchase it probably one of the best titleist drivers ive ever had added.
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