I read in a previous post that the d2 driver has a higher dynamic face closure than the d3 and d4. My distance is good, but the fades turn into power fades in which i am losing the ball in the woods. Titleist 917 driver draw and fade setting test with mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru. I was fitted for my 910 driver and got a d3 with a rip 60 shaft. The 445cc head design and surefit hosel gives the titleist 910 d3 a. That had to be hard for them to do, because the performance of the 910 d2 and d3 were so good. Face angle is neutral on the d4 line d3, c3, d4,c4 and i suspect that that is why all those settings work for me but d4. I have a feeling that my 2011 driver rotation will include the 910 d3 often. May 22, 2012 the aberration of the 907 d1 aside, titleist have never really made an ugly driver. 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. According to titleist vp of marketing chris mcginley, the new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver.
Ive tested the d2 and it was significantly shorter. I havent got a driver since the 910 and still use it but think it might be time for a change. The 915 was a great driver with its improved spin numbers and faster ball speeds, but it is obvious that titleist really hit a home run designing the new 917 model. 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. I had initially thought of getting a m1m2 but being more of a traditionalist couldnt bear the look of the clubhead. I would start at d4 adding a little loft on the d3. The fitter or player will have 16 different settings. Feb 24, 2015 the titleist 915 d4 driver available in 8. Titleist driver settings the golf shop online blog. I still own a 905t, and it still holds up very well against many of the newer drivers on the market today.
This is of course all my opinion and opinions vary. Ive tried other settings d3,c3, a4, b4, c4 but d4 is money. That increased his drivers swing weight from d1 to d4. Titleist 915d4 drivers, released in 2015, features a forward surefit weight directly behind the channel for lower spin than 915d2 and 915d3. Compared to the 909 d3 driver, the titleist 910 d3 has a 10% larger sweet spot. Titleist hybrid surefit hosels adjust in 1 loft and lie increments. Titleist surefit hosel adjustment guide sep 26, 2017. Steve pelisek, general manager, titleist golf clubs. Titleist does it again and offers one of the best drivers on the market. What setting will give me 12 degree closed face on my 9. There are some shafts on the market that titleist does not carry and it sure would be nice to try them out in this driver. The d3 is slightly smaller at 445 cc than its d2 cousin, with a.
This years lineup offers two head styles, 910 d2 and 910 d3. You may like instruction use this popular training aid to improve your swing plane gear. 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 surefit hosel allows you to adjust your loft and lie settings 16 different ways, independently going up or down by 1. I see a good amount of the titleist guys walker, spieth, etc. The titleist 910d3 is designed to give players that need a mid launch angle and moderate to low spin an adjustable driver with a hot face. Ive tested the d2 and it was significantly shorter for me. Titleist 917 driver draw and fade setting test youtube. Titleist 9 d2 d3 driver testing rick shiels pga youtube.
Oct 24, 2007 adjusting a titleist 910 driverfairwayhybrid this much makes sense. I decided that my past experience with the project x graphite shaft was so positive i would try it again in the 910 d3 driver. How to fit your titleist 910 driver with sure fit technology. Then i look at the head it reminds me of the cobra s91 pro. We found both the 910 d2 and 910 d3 drivers to be every bit as good as the previous 909 versions. Results from the ultimate titleist driver fitting experience. The best way to truly appreciate the complete performance of titleist golf clubs, achieve total confidence on every shot, and shoot lower scores, is to experience titleist club fitting for yourself.
Take this for what it is, one guys opinion, but titleist has been lost in the driver doldrums the last several years. Face angle is neutral on the d4 line d3, c3, d4,c4 and i suspect that that is why all those settings work for me but d4 stands out as a clear favorite. Heres titleist s yettobereleased 915d4 driver, which we photographed on the range at the honda classic where it was being tested by titleist player john peterson. According to a titleist representative, the 915d4 has a slightly more forward center of gravity than the companys 915d3 driver. Ping g400 9 ping g30 fw ping g30 hybrid 19 ping iblade 4pw power spec macgregor vip wedges 51, 56, and 60 bettinardi midshank putter. Correct setting 9 driver club fitting team titleist. If you can read this, click here to learn how to become a full member. Mark hits the new titleist 917 driver and talks about how the weoght change using the. The elongated head is reassuring and the club is forgiving.
Titleist says the additional distance is as a result better speed, launch and spin. Dec 14, 2016 titleist 917 driver draw and fade setting test with mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru. Jul 11, 2015 i see a good amount of the titleist guys walker, spieth, etc. Although the 9 and 915 series were solid, they simply could not kick my 910 out of the bag. For all titleist metals, from the 910 series to the 816 hybrids, the a1 setting has the standard loft stated on the club and the face angle is. Titleist 910 d2 drivers description titleist 910 d2 driver the titleist 910 d2 driver delivers longer distance through a technologically advanced head design with a responsive, fast face insert that creates a ballspeed area that is 15% larger than other drivers. I have not messed with the adjustable settings on my driver as the a1 notch works for me. With the all black pvd finish and classic pear shaped lines, both the 910 d2 and d3 heads look great from any angle. The titleist pro v1 golf ball was used and tee height was kept constant for each shot. Players of all swing speeds and types are seeing great performance gains that are tough to achieve nowadays with the usga limits on clubheads. Ts, 917, 915 and 9 fairway shafts are interchangeable. I have encountered many questions from consumers and golf industry employees as to what exactly happens when you change the setting on the titleist. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the. However, the ball always fades on this setting for me even during the fitting.
What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers. Im down the middle 12 time and down right side 12 time. Mark crossfield tests the titleist 910 driver anf the surefit technology. Slightly smaller than the 9d2 at 445cc the d3 has similar technology. 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. Together, these advances put the titleist 910 drivers in a class of their own, both on tour and in the marketplace. Buy new and used titleist 915 d3 driver from the best golf shop. Testing the 16 settings of the titleist surefit hosel. The companys top of the line titleist 910 d3 driver comes with an innovative system that allows the golfer to adjust the lie and loft to fit any size golfer and any shape of golf swing.
The reason being i play my irons 2 upright so i felt as though my hands were way to low to set up and there was no way my hands were going to return to that position during my swing to return there for a solid strike. The surefit hosel features a sleeve and ring, each with four settings. The aberration of the 907 d1 aside, titleist have never really made an ugly driver. Titleist drivers have always been widely recognized as a forgiving, good looking, solid feeling, overall high performing driver by. My perfect shot is a draw and very rarely 100% straight. Jun 16, 2016 how to hit the ball then the turf with your irons duration. Testing the new titleist 9 d2 d3 drivers at trafford golf centre with rick shiels pga golf coach.
Watch mark hit the 910 in different settings and see how the surefit system changes the flight and direction of the shot. The titleist 9d3 driver is a classic, pearshaped driver that is designed for the better golfer. I have played nearly every titleist driver over about the past 15 years, beginning with the 983k. So you bought an adjustable titleist driver, fairway wood or hybrid but dont know what the letters and numbers mean on the hosel. What driver settings do you use topic title says it all. Help with 915 driver setting golf clubs team titleist. Titleist has also added to the stock shaft offerings allowing club fitters and players a wide range of weights and shaft profiles. The 910 d2 460 cc head provides slightly higher launch and spin over the 910 d3 445 cc. Dec 08, 2010 golfnew titleist 910 d2 driver setting. I read in a previous post that the d2 driver has a higher dynamic face closure than the d3 and d4, which means that it is easier to close the face. Mark hits the new titleist 917 driver and talks about how the weoght change using the surefit cg. 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 917 driver and fairway woods are complete with the surefit hosel technology, that many of us will know, this featured in the 915 range. Titleist 910d2 drivers, released in 2010, feature a 460cc fullpear shaped head designed for maximum playability and forgiveness, promoting a straighter ball flight with higher launch and lowtomid spin.
The d3 is slightly smaller at 445 cc than its d2 cousin, with a traditional pearshaped profile. Being part of the 915 series from titleist, the d4 driver comes fully packed with the latest and greatest proprietary technologies of the company, such as the ultrahot face with the active recoil channel, the radial speed face, the surefit. So you bought an adjustable titleist driver, fairway wood or hybrid but dont. There was a slight improvement in forgiveness from the larger sweet areas and the optimised sound and feel at impact were excellent. Callaway razr fit driver vs titleist 910 d3 driver spy. Callaway razr fit driver vs titleist 910 d3 driver if you can read this, click here to learn how to become a full member. For those that have or used to have titleist drivers, what setting did you use and howd you get there.
It was recommended i use the d4 setting for optimal trajectory and distance. With the all black pvd finish and classic pear shaped lines, both the 910 d2 and d3. When going from a1 to d4, you can see the face angle goes from. The titleist 915 driver features a whole manner of adjustable technology. The surefit technology used on the titleist 910d2 driver means that the shaft can be removed from the head and allows the loft and lie to be independently adjusted. Titleist say they drew on the popular 910 driver shape for the d3 and having had. I play a stock cut with my driver, just my normal swing im able to set up for a draw, and just release and not really worry about going left, unless its a terrible swing. If i adjust my driver from the a1stock position driver loft at number printed on head and face open 12 degree, lie angle 58. 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. The first week that titleist d3 drivers were available on the professional golfers association tour, more than three dozen pros played with them in the very. I currently own a d2 910 driver and my setting is at d1 position but i have noticed that i am currently hooking the ball. Ts, 917, 915, 9 and 910 driver shafts are interchangeable.
It appears that you were not fitted for this club and purchased it off the rack. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver, setting up a battle of new. The settings run from a1 to d4 with the above chart explaining what each setting does. Although the 9 and 915 series were solid, they simply could not kick my 910. With a more traditional approach than the d2, the d3 comes with 440cc. The 910 older model was such a good driver titleist admitted they didnt want to try to reinvent the wheel. By the end of 2012, 90 per cent of titleists staffers are expected to have switched a clear sign of a measurable performance boost. Watch mark hit the 910 in different settings and see how the surefit. I like titleist products from its prov1 line of balls to its clubs. Find a fitting location by using the search tool below or calling 1888 titleist. But i see that adjusting the club to a more upright setting, according to the fitting chart below, creates more draw, while a flatter lie angle is more fade. The letters and numbers on the surefit hosel represent different settings you can adjust the club to. See the titleist 910 d3 in action with mark crossfield.
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. Jan 15, 20 according to titleist vp of marketing chris mcginley, the new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver. Like you, i also played the 907d2 for a while before switching to the 910. Click here to find out how the titleist 9 d3 scored in the drivers test 2014. The letters and numbers on the surefit hosel represent different settings. The titleist 915d3 driver provides a workable, lower spin option for players that want a lower, more controllable ball flight. Sort of curious why they play this model and not the d3. Description titleist 910 d2 driver the titleist 910 d2 driver delivers longer distance through a technologically advanced head design with a responsive, fast face insert that creates a ballspeed area that is 15% larger than other drivers. 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.
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