I have been playing the d3 heads since i like the way it looks at address. The 9d2 driver, provides maximum forgiveness and has a slight draw bias. Almost noone has the time or means to test out every single driver, which means the brands can leverage their marketing teams to. I hit a few balls with it, but have not been able to really do an apples to apples comparison. You get to try it when, where, and how you want for two weeks before deciding if you want to buy it or not. The titleist d2 is 460cc and a full pear shaped head designed for maximum forgiveness. Every two years like clockwork, titleist launches a new model. This combines with a specific torque level for each flex to create an ultralightweight hybrid shaft with a high launch angle, good stability and great feel. I personally think the g400 crowns give the drivers an oldschool. 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 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. 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. See more ideas about golf clubs, golf and golf outfit. Titleist 9 best budget driver for low handicappers. I had the 9 d3 with tour di shaft, when the 915 came out i went and got fit.
Titleist ts2 and ts3 driversthe result of new speed projectgo on sale friday. The faces of the drivers are actually comprised of a forged insert that. Arriving now in north american golf shops, the new scotty cameron special select putters marry timeless design with modern craftsmanship and materials to deliver pure. Comparing the titleist 9 d2 to the 9 d3 3balls blog. The titleist 9 drivers are all about speed, distance, and performance. Now i am going to school for golf and inspiring to play on a tour level of some kind. Titleist bassara w hybrid 50 uses elastic titanium nickel wire technology to provide a responsive tip section. I could not acquire that driver so i opted for a new 9 d3 from a local golf shop. To purchase a titleist 9 driver, fairway, hybrid, or other product from. Additional hybrids and fairways can improve the game if long irons are hard to hit or control.
The new 9 d2 and d3 drivers, plus fairways and hybrids, have been. Feel and sound is better than any other driver ive tried. I still use my 9 d2 driver but have switched to the 917 d2 3wood 16. Deeper face than the d2 allowing for additional shot and trajectory control. D2 and d3 different in size, yet similar in spin rates. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver, setting up a. Took my current gamer, 9 which was fitted years ago and compared the. Played 18 holes with it and am ok with the results. My normal shot pattern is straight or a slight fade. For those looking to improve their swing speed or get the ball higher, consider a.
For me, the 9 d3 is absolutely the best driver titleist has ever produced. According to titleist vp of marketing chris mcginley, the new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver. I still love my 9 d2, that and the 905r arent going anywhere. Anyone prefer the 9 series woods over the 915 series titleist. Get more precision out of your game with the right wedges for your swing. Titleist 9 d3 driver compared against 910, 909, 907 and 905. Introducing new avx, tour soft, velocity and trufeel.
Or should you choose the easier to play titleist 9d2 drivers. We took the new titleist 9 d3 driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. 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 to my drive and im hitting 90% of the fairways. I think it was created with a bit of my dna as i have total and complete confidence is this thing.
A buddy gave me a 915 d2 w aldila rogue 70 stiff to try out. While ts3 in many ways picks up directly from where 917 d2 and d3 left off. Short game approach shots beginners golf digest schools. If so, then the d2 which is advertised as more forgiving didnt do as well as the d3since the d2 doesnt. Titleist 9 d2 is much more recommended for beginners because it is more. I wouldnt say it is more or less forgiving than a 9 even though titleist says it is, but i definitely. Titleist 9 d2 d3 driver testing rick shiels pga youtube.
Oddly even though the transition from the d2 460 model was down to the d3 430 model, the clubs forgiveness was similar, but the launch characteristic played better for the d3 model for me. Titleist golf and the new features, will it out do the very popular 910 or is it. Titleist ts2, ts3 drivers, fairway woods are result of new speed. The key feature that pushes the titleist 917 drivers and fairways to a new level of optimizing individual performance is a weight cylinder that can be oriented in the sole to alter the center of. Im looking at purchasing a new 9 to replace my 910 d3. Titleists new ts2, ts3 drivers and fairway woods are result of new speed project. Recently played a 910 d3 with the stiff shaft and was amazed at how well the bell flied off the face. This is of course all my opinion and opinions vary. Just as we never directly compare average distance for a guy who. Testing the new titleist 9 d2 d3 drivers at trafford golf centre with rick shiels pga golf coach.
Titleist s 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 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. If 7 of those were hit with the titleist 9, and 5 of them were hit with the. Been gaming 9 d3 w diamana white 72 stiff last two years. The difference is more about ease of use and workability. New titleist 917 metalwoods add adjustable sole weight. It really comes down to preference on look and feel. You can raise or lower the loft as well as open or close the face. The numbers dont lie, i play now a 915 d3 with the rogue shaft.
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