Is the 9d3 worthy of being called an upgrade to the 910d3. 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 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. 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 915 drivers are still available in d3 and d2 models. The difference between the titleist 915 d2 and its predecessors such as the 9 driver is that the 915 d2 is larger and displaying a 460cc pearshaped head that allows for an easier draw whilst it also features a 16position surefit tour hosel system. Deeper face than the d2 allowing for additional shot and trajectory control. Comparing the titleist 9 d2 to the 9 d3 3balls blog. 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. The difference between the titleist 915 d2 and its predecessors such as the 9 driver is that the 915 d2 is larger and displaying a 460cc pearshaped. The 917 d2 is the most forgiving driver titleist has ever made, period. It was also touted to have more mishit forgiveness over the older 910d3.
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. Apr 03, 20 titleist released the 9 driver to replace the previous titleist 910. According to titleist vp of marketing chris mcginley, the new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver. I am currently using the titlest 905r driver and have for several years. Instead of just guessing which loft and version of the titleist 9 driver i.
With that, from model to model the have slowly lowered the spin. If youre playing a titleist driver now, youre likely using one of the last two releases, the 910 or 9. Played 18 holes with it and am ok with the results. Meanwhile, the 917 d3 offers a classic pearshaped profile but its a head that is tour inspired as its slightly smaller coming with a head volume of 440 cc. Titleist have increased the speed of the face so that you get around 2mph. Although the 9 and 915 series were solid, they simply could not kick my 910 out of the bag. You will be surprised how easy the d3 can be to fade and draw on command. I suggest you lighten shaft go with d3 and take a lesson on how to work the driver. I have been playing the d3 heads since i like the way it looks at address. Some slight thinning of the arc tapering to the back gives the elongated look. The 460 cc, pearshaped driver features a rear sole weight that positions the center of gravity low and deep to. Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver austads golf the leader. Can you tell me the improvements and differences in the new 9 line vs the 905r.
Titleist 905r vs titleist 9 d2 d3 drivers golf clubs. Of note, however, is that both 917 models spin less than their 915 d2 and d3 counterparts. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the golf. Recently played a 910 d3 with the stiff shaft and was amazed at how well the bell flied off the face. The 917 d2 driver was designed to fit golfers of a wide variety of skill levels, which is why both the launch angle and spin rate are both higher than the 917 d3. 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. Holding both 915 d2 and d3 heads in the palm of his hands, ben explained to me what each had to offer and what was different to the former 9 line. 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. At the time of its debut, it was considered titleists most playable and forgiving driver along with the tourlevel 9d3.
Like the 910 and 9, the 915 features a glossy black crown and a black face. The titleist 9d3 driver is a classic, pearshaped driver that is designed for the better golfer. Both of these driver models came in two models, the d2 and d3. Compare to the 9 d2 driver the head is smaller at 445cc and this makes it a. Feb 24, 2015 the titleist 915 d4 driver available in 8. As with the crown, the face is lighter in the 9 vs.
Best of all, the 917 drivers accomplish this weighting jujitsu without touching the classic look, sound and feel of a titleist driver. Titleist claims that both the speed and distance improvements have been executed to offer more forgiveness on mishits. Gone is the gloss black that was utilized with 915, 9, and 910 drivers. My test consisted of hitting seven pro v1x balls with markings per club in random order for a series of four test runs. Id hit the 9917 line and had the same gripes as most. Testing the new titleist 9 d2 d3 drivers at trafford golf centre with rick. The faces of the drivers are actually comprised of a forged insert that creates more ball speed at impact. By the end of 2012, 90 per cent of titleists staffers are expected to have switched a clear sign of a measurable performance boost. Every two years like clockwork, titleist launches a new model. The 9 d2 and d3 drivers are the latest in the line of titleist. The 915d2 appears ever so slightly more elongated than the 9d2 in shape but actually measures the same length. Like you, i also played the 907d2 for a while before switching to the 910.
I find at my age48 and at my experience level 3hdcp the d3 is more workable especially when a lower drive is needed. This driver goes farther and feels better than the 9 does. Its available in a variety of lofts, which include the 7. 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. Maybe a little louder than what you think of as titleist, but a. Find great deals on ebay for titleist driver 9 and titleist 915 driver. Lowest prices on titleist drivers at golf discount. But just wanted some basic thoughts, opinions, or comments on titleist 9 and 915 drivers. Titleists excitement about its new 917 drivers exists on multiple levels and. Even with the new technology, they have managed to maintain the classic. 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. Ive hit plenty of different types of drivers and will get fitted.
The titleist 915 d2 driver has a clubhead size of 460cc for maximum forgiveness and distance. The glossy black finish and its pear shape look sharp on both models. The higher launch angle and spin rate help get maximum distance off the tee for golfers with swing speeds that arent off the charts. The face insert spreads over a larger area of the entire face versus the 910 models. Titleist released the 9 driver to replace the previous titleist 910. It is all black again with a similar surefit adjustable hosel. Review of the titleist 9 d2 driver by award winning pga professional matthew conner, his most recent awards golf foundation pga. The titleist 9d2 driver is designed to combine speed with forgiveness for average golfers. I could not acquire that driver so i opted for a new 9 d3 from a local golf shop. 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. The titleist 9 d3 driver was designed and built for more speed. The radial speed face is a high speed face insert that.
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. Find great deals on ebay for titleist 9 d2 driver and titleist 9 d3 driver. I went for a 917 fitting in the early spring and even though, on average, i did gain three yards of carry distance and drop some spin, it wasnt enough for me to justify spending the money on a new driver. Jan 07, 20 titleist claims that both the speed and distance improvements have been executed to offer more forgiveness on mishits. With that, a minor spin reduction from 910 9, a decent reduction from 9 915 and another minor reduction from 915 917. 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. Mar 20, 2017 the 917 d2 driver is a 460 cc pearshaped head that offers distance and forgiveness. It really comes down to preference on look and feel. I have typically played a taylormade driver but its time for an upgrade. What this means to you is that golfers will receive playability and forgiveness. Pga professional mark crossfield hits the titleist 9 driver in the d2 460cc head and the d3 445 cc head size. I used the d2 for half a season and it is very similar to d3 but the d3 is just that much better.
Titleist says a new face design increases ball speed in the 9 drivers. Contrary to what some think, the head has much more effect than the shaft in reducing spin rates. 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. I believe they hit the nail on the head and will be desired by players of all levels. The titleist d2 is 460cc and a full pear shaped head designed for maximum forgiveness. I want to see someone trackman the d2 vs d3 with the black shaft. I went for a 917 fitting in the early spring and even though, on average, i did gain three yards of carry distance and drop some spin. 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. 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. Slightly smaller than the 9d2 at 445cc the d3 has similar technology. The titleist 9 d3 driver was designed and built for more speed and distance and promises increased performance with the most precise fit available to all serious golfers. The 917 d2 driver was designed to fit golfers of a wide variety of skill levels, which is why both the launch angle and spin rate are both higher. Spin rates varied from 2150 to 3300, but for each player remained consistent. Dec 23, 2014 titleist has retained the simple, clean look of the top view of the driver.
Ts3 is the best blend of low spin with high forgiveness and can be adjusted to my preferred fade bias. 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. Aug 31, 2012 the titleist 9 d3 driver is pretty similar to the 910 d3 except that it has a more forgiving face for off centre hits. The 917 d2 driver is a 460 cc pearshaped head that offers distance and forgiveness. Jun 17, 2015 titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. 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. Interesting that i hit longer shots with a driver shorter in shaft length. It was also touted to have additional distance over the older 910d2. 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.
Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver austads golf the leader in. The clubhead has a pear shape design to provide confidence and stability. 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. 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 440cc deep face pear profile provides confidence to manage your trajectory. The titleist 9 drivers are all about speed, distance, and performance. Titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. Titleist have increased the speed of the face so that you get around 2mph more ball speed from toe hits and just over 1% for low on the heel. The titleist 9 d3 driver is pretty similar to the 910 d3 except that it has a.
I have played nearly every titleist driver over about the past 15 years, beginning with the 983k. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the. With a more traditional approach than the d2, the d3 comes with 440cc. Titleist has retained the simple, clean look of the top view of the driver. The 9 d2 features a 460 cc clubhead while the 9 d3 features a smaller. Having had a chance to hit these, titleist is right on. Titleist 915d3 driver workable and forgiving, the 915 d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control. The titleist 9 d3 driver is pretty similar to the 910 d3 except that it has a more forgiving face for off centre hits.
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. 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 about 20 yards. Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver austads golf the leader in golf. The 9 d2 features a 460 cc clubhead while the 9 d3 features a smaller 445 cc clubhead design.
Are you having a hard time deciding between the titleist 9d2 drivers and their more professional. Titleists new 915s vs the old 9 driver andrew rice golf. I suggest you lighten shaft go with d3 and take a lesson on how to. The face of the 9 driver has increased the maximum ball speed area up to 11 percent from. Meanwhile, the 917 d3 offers a classic pearshaped profile but its a head that is tour inspired as its. At the time of its debut, it was considered titleists most playable and forgiving driver.
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