Titleist s redesigned 915 fairway woods feature an arc in the sole that runs from the heel to the toe closer to the. The radial speed face is a high speed face insert that. The one thing that kept titleists 9 drivers from winning more awards in our 2014 gear trials club test was their tendency to spin too much, but that shouldnt be the case with the companys 915 line the new models include what titleist calls an active recoil channel an extremely wide, deep slot on the front of the club soles that extends across the entirety of the clubface. Apr 25, 2016 in the case of swing weight, however, there is a clearer relationship between weight and speed. 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 915 drivers, fairway woods and hybrids golfwrx.
The 915 line also includes two fairway wood 915f and 915f. We would recommend ordering your club at d5 instead of specifying bezel weight to make sure you get the swingweight you are trying to achieve. 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. 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. Like the 915 drivers, titleists 915 fairway woods and hybrids use the companys active recoil channel to lower spin and add ball speed on all shots.
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. Lowest prices on titleist drivers at golf discount. For a 9 driver, black dot weight is 14 grams 11 grams is blue dot. I took the 7 gram weight off the bottom of my sons titleist. Interchangeable head weights for the titleist 915 driver and fairway allow for the customizing of swingweight and feel for optimized performance. If you want to reduce the weight of the club and bring the swingweight up, change to a lighter grip. Titleist launches ts1 driver for moderate swing speed. Oct 19, 2014 for a 9 driver, black dot weight is 14 grams 11 grams is blue dot. 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 drivers swingweight to your preferred feel.
Choosing shafts for titleist 915 drivers 3balls blog. One of the most important, yet most confusing choices, is which titleist 915 driver shafts you should use with your new driver. Hello, the swingweight for the 915 d2 with a rogue black 70 at standard length and stock grip is d2. I play a 9 d2 driver and recently started incorporating elements of the stack and tilt swing method.
Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release. As is the titleist way dating back several releases, the 915 driver will initially be available in two distinct models. 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. For each weight value there is a neutral and a fadedraw weight. If you are familiar with the nike flex drivers, then you will be vaguely familiar with this. But you can counter weight the grip or lighten the head weight to regain d4. Im looking to increase my speed further by switching from a stiff shaft to a regular shaft. Titleists redesigned 915 fairway woods feature an arc in the sole that runs from the heel to the toe closer to the.
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. With the black dot weight your driver was about d5. Jun 01, 2017 stephen deane, head professional, emirates golf club discusses how the weight of the driver can have a dramatic impact on the swing. New ts drivers swing weight golf clubs team titleist. From driver model to grips, there are many ways to make your new driver your own. May 19, 2014 from driver model to grips, there are many ways to make your new driver your own. Compared to my ap2 712 with dgs200 shaft weight 128g and with a swing weight of d0. I used the same titleist prov1 golf ball for all the tests. Titleist 915 swing weight and shaft comparison question. If you already own the club you can purchase a 14 gram black weight to bring it to d5. 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 head is deeper and looks like it has been stretched back to front, which moves the centre of.
Oct 08, 2014 915 d2 is a 460cc pear profile head that offers maximum forgiveness, is easier to draw and during titleist testing picked up 250 rpm more spin on average vs the 915 d3, a smaller 440cc head that. 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. But the new 917 with the rogue shaft swings at d5, a little too heavy for me. The surefit hosel remains the same, so you can use old shafts and your existing wrench with the new 915 line. In this video, well help you understand how shaft weight affects your game. Many people in the club fitting world will tell you a similar story about their 917 drivers and prior models they spin too much and wont go as far. Lighter and faster, but still forgiving and playable. Swing weight is probably what you want to know, not actual weight. A nice added bonus in the 915 driver series in the inclusion of the much acclaimed aldila rogue shafts in the stock lineup.
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. The 440cc deep face pear profile provides confidence to manage your trajectory. Dec 23, 2014 i used the same titleist prov1 golf ball for all the tests. Greetings, i was recently fitted for a titleist 915 d2, with fujikura pro series 73 stiff shaft, swing weight d7. 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. Hi steve, if you have a 915 driver, the bassara with a multicompound grip should build out at about a d2d3 swingweight with a 9 gr red weight. One thing i like about titleist is they do not make grand claims on performance like gain 20 yards. The titleist 915d3 driver provides a workable, lower spin option for players that want a lower, more controllable ball flight. Additionally it features a new face called the radial speed face, high. I believe the 915 s had a stock swing weight of d2d3. The 917 kits has far more weights in it and those weights a quite a bit more expensive. Aug 26, 2014 whether your shaft is too light or too heavy, your golf game will suffer if you are not playing the proper shaft weight.
Titleist 915 swing weight and shaft comparison question golfwrx. I was set up to the 910 however not with the 915 the latest driver feels incredibly light in comparison. The ts2 also has a fairway wood version which the ts1 does not have, but we expect them to come out with a version of fairway woods for the ts1 and ts4 soon. Oct 01, 2014 for those who work with a fitter, or know how a computer works, a range of surefit tour weights are available to help you achieve your desired swing weight with most any shaft. 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. Can anyone tell me the rough swing weight comparison between the 910 d3 with a ys6 s shaft and the 915 d2 with ys6 s shaft.
There is also a choice of 3 new shafts with the titleist 917 driver and the idea is that you get the best shaft, loft and lie for you and then fine tune it with the surefit cg weight. Stephen deane, head professional, emirates golf club discusses how the weight of the driver can have a dramatic impact on the swing. Aside from that the other features from the titleist 915 driver continue with an improved arc 2. Add weight to your driver golf club for more distance pga. The 917 comes with a 12 gram weight as standard so it should also be between d2d3. Whether your shaft is too light or too heavy, your golf game will suffer if you are not playing the proper shaft weight. 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. Use the driver weight correctly to improve your swing.
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. The ts1 head is about 8grams lighter than other ts offerings. If you are properly fit and you feel that the swingweight is a bit too light or heavy, just get the weight that is either the next lighter or heavier. I believe thats more common for women, seniors and young players. 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. How to choose between the titleist ts1, ts2, ts3, and ts4. 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 tested with the stock grip.
For me it starting back with the 910 drivers, when they added one of. You should be able to purchase the kit or individual weights. I would recoment adjusting the weight to find what works for you. Buy new and used titleist 915 d3 driver from the best golf shop. I looked up the standard set of cb on titleists web and apparently the swing weight is at d2 using a stock titleist grip. A swing test at your local pro shop can help you choose between common models. You can change them with your adjustment wrench that comes with your driver. If you switch to a speeder evo ts 661 with the same grip at std length, it will build out 1 swingweight heavier due to the different balance point of that shaft. Titleist 915d3 driver workable and forgiving, the 915 d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control. Having major issues with the new driver and ball flight consistency.
A titleist authorized fitter will utilize the surefit tour hosel, coupled with interchangeable shafts and surefit tour weights, to determine a players optimal setup so they are playing a 915 driver fit precisely to their game. This driver is available with 85, 95, 105, and 115 lofts. One of the most important parts of this driver is the weight bolt on the sole. Titleist has chosen not to play this game, to their detriment. Available in 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, and 17 gram weight options. Use the driver weight correctly to improve your swing youtube. Golf weight for titleist 915 driver fw hybrid 915d 915f 915h available size.
When i swapped out the shafts i found the 915 with the 50 gram ladies shaft swings at d1 which will be perfect for my daughter. All the clubs measured d2 on my swing weight scale. I normally spin most titleist drivers too much, but the. Discussion titleist 915 swing weight and shaft comparison question. The titleist 915 driver hosel is compatible with 9 and 910 model shafts. Thanks entirely to will at team titleist, i plan on a fitting in april for a new 915 driver, and youve given me a shaft to consider during the fitting. Titleist s goal for the ts1 driver was to save weight while maintaining excellent mass properties. Like everyone else looking to make a driver lighter, titleist started with the head. Swing speed 112117mph, carries 280295, 510 yards of rollout, but much tighter dispersion and straighter flight. Many golfers believe they can add yards to their drive by making their driver golf club longer and lighter.
Titleists goal for the ts1 driver was to save weight while maintaining excellent mass properties. To maximize your driver distance, you generally need to satisfy the holy trinity more ball speed, lower spin, and higher. In the case of swing weight, however, there is a clearer relationship between weight and speed. Im guessing its due to the tighter swing as well as the increase in angular momentum.