The guys at titleist have outdone themselves this time. The newest technology in this driver is the twistface which corrects its face angle on mishits to provide straighter and longer drives. Comparing the titleist 9 d2 to the 9 d3 3balls blog. Jan 15, 20 according to titleist vp of marketing chris mcginley, the new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver. The biggest difference between the club heads other than size is that the d3 will provide a slightly lower about 0. I have that shaft in a 816 h1 25 set to 24 and it is much better. 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 clubhead has a pear shape design to provide confidence and stability. Each series of drivers aims to deliver greater ball speed. The heads of these drivers, especially in the d2, are designed for a high moment of inertia, which offers great assistance on mishits, hence the forgiveness. The titleist 917 drivers are officially here and the latest iteration of titleist s awardwinning wood line is nothing short of awesome. However, what has changed is the colour of the crown. 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.
With the all black pvd finish and classic pear shaped lines, both the 910 d2. 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. I used the d2 for half a season and it is very similar to d3 but the d3 is just that much better. With a more traditional approach than the d2, the d3 comes with 440cc. 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. I have been playing the d3 heads since i like the way it looks at address. If youre playing a titleist driver now, youre likely using one of the last two releases, the 910 or 9. The active recoil channel also helps a huge amount on low on the face contacts shots, so it does help retain ball speed for the much lower on the face shots. 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. Not sure which to buy between d2 and d3 team titleist. 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.
Players who liked the look of titleist drivers in the past will be very pleased with the new titleist 915 d2 driver at address. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the golf. Titleist would have built both at a swing weight of d2d3 unless otherwise specified. Both of these driver models came in two models, the d2 and d3. 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. Mizuno jpx 919 forged 45 iron and tour 6pw w kbs ctaper lite 110 stiff.
The titleist 9d3 driver is a classic, pearshaped driver that is designed for the better golfer. The 917 d3 driver comes in slightly smaller at 440ccs and in titleists words, its. 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. Sep 18, 2016 titleist 917 v titleist 915 the methodology. A golfer with a high launch angle and high spin rate who is looking for. Titleist ts2 driver vs titleist 917 d2 is new better than old. May 22, 2012 the aberration of the 907 d1 aside, titleist have never really made an ugly driver. 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. They have come pretty close to killing a decades old myth. Its available in a variety of lofts, which include the 7. Every two years like clockwork, titleist launches a new model. The 917 d2 is a full 460cc and features a full pear head shape.
Titleist 917 d2 driver stiff regular senior ladies flex 8. To increase swing weight from d2 to d4 you can add about 4 grams of weight to the club head, subtract 10 grams of weight from the grip or lengthen the shaft by inch. For titleist fanboys looking for forgiveness, the titleist drivers 917 d2 and 917 d3 will clearly be a great choice. That account for 300rpm less in average conditions. Slightly smaller than the 9d2 at 445cc the d3 has similar technology. Meanwhile, the 917 d3 offers a classic pearshaped profile but its a head that is tour inspired as its. Titleist may be most famous for its golf balls, but titleist drivers are every bit as capable of delivering high performance as their renowned golf balls. The titleist 915 d2 driver has a clubhead size of 460cc for maximum forgiveness and distance. Best of all, the 917 drivers accomplish this weighting jujitsu without touching the classic look, sound and feel of a titleist driver. Titleist 917 d3 is a very popular option at the top of the price range.
The titleist 917 d3 driver is designed to deliver the most complete performing driver to date. However, their balanced design will actually suit the. I have made a few swing changes and i think its time to make another run at the titleist drivers. Titleist d2, d3, d4, c16 comparison why do this test. Fans of titleist will be happy to see that a lot of what golfers have loved about previous versions drivers is still there. Titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. Brand new titleist 917 driver choose d2 d3 loft shaft. I suggest you lighten shaft go with d3 and take a lesson on how to work the driver.
Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver austads golf the leader in. 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. The 917 d2 driver is a 460 cc pearshaped head that offers distance and forgiveness. Mark takes the titleist d2 and d3 drivers onto the golf course with his gc2 launch monitor and shows you what less spin might mean in the real. Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver austads golf the leader in golf. How would the 917 compare to the 915 or even 910 which still remains my favorite driver from titleist 917a. All shots were hit in the a1 surefit position and standard rear weight. See the numbers along with on course action which one comes out on top. 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 callaway 2018 rogue draw. My launch monitor numbers were ok, not as good as my driver.
Titleist would have built both at a swing weight of d2 d3 unless otherwise specified. The larger head means that the cg is a little further. Titleist has retained the simple, clean look of the top view of the driver. 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. The term to remember when describing the 917 d3 is fast. 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. Dec 23, 2014 titleist has retained the simple, clean look of the top view of the driver. Deeper face than the d2 allowing for additional shot and trajectory control.
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. Swing weight does not measure a clubs total weight, but rather its distribution. This driver features faster ball speeds with an improved active recoil channel that produces. As a general rule, however, to increase swing weight from d2 to d4, add four 2inchlong strips of 12inchwide lead tape to the club head. After a substantial warmup involving some very unusual stretching, our anonymous big hitter hit five shots with the titleist 915 d2 driver, then five. I suggest you lighten shaft go with d3 and take a lesson on how to. Sep 18, 2018 it resulted in the lowest cg ever in a titleist driver. Titleist has retained the sleek, pear shape profile of recent previous generation drivers. Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver austads golf the leader. With the all black pvd finish and classic pear shaped lines, both the 910 d2 and d3 heads look great from any angle. Mar 20, 2017 make no mistake about it the 917 d2 and d3 are the most adjustable drivers that titleist has ever offered. 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. You are standing on the first tee and your opponent pulls out a.
Marketed as offering distance without compromise, the titleist 915 is a high end driver that is undoubtedly worth its price. Those who want a bit more finetuning can opt for the ts3 driver. Review titleist 917 d2 and d3 the home of organic golf. Titleist adds cg adjustability, gives golfers the ability to control draw and fade bias. My biggest complaint about the alpha driver is there is very little room for forgiveness. As was the case last time around, the d3 will be available.
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. It really comes down to preference on look and feel. 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. 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. Distance meets workability in this driver with lower launch and less spin than its predecessor.
That had to be hard for them to do, because the performance of the 910 d2 and d3 were so good. So the ts2 is very much a grip it and rip it driver no nonsense, simple and seriously fast off the face. Titleist says the additional distance is as a result better speed, launch and spin. Like the 910 and 9 drivers before, the 915 d2 driver has a large 460cc head that is designed to get the ball up in the air.
The 915d2 appears ever so slightly more elongated than the 9d2 in shape but actually measures the same length. Offcenter hits should feel better and do much better. I was a fan of the 917 driver and had it in my bag for a while. A golf clubs swing weight measures its resistance to being swung in a circle, according to.
A new titleist driver launch is sure to get everyone. Like the 910 and 9, the 915 features a glossy black crown and a black face. Jun 17, 2015 titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. The radial speed face is a high speed face insert that. You will be surprised how easy the d3 can be to fade and draw on command. It resulted in the lowest cg ever in a titleist driver. Much of the difference between the 917 d2 and the 917 d3 drivers is personal preference. The titleist 915 d2 driver also delivers a high trajectory with more dynamic face closure compared to the titleist 915 d3 driver. Each series of drivers aims to deliver greater ball speed and more distance through improvements in the face and center of gravity cg optimizations. Worth a mention, while taylormade is pushing lowforward cg and the loft up message, titleist apparently wont be following along. With the buzz increasing around the potential launch of the new titleist 917 driver this fall and with tour seeding of this product beginning this week. According to titleist vp of marketing chris mcginley, the new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver. The aberration of the 907 d1 aside, titleist have never really made an ugly driver.