The 9 was basically the same driver w a t more forgiveness. Titleist releases their 9 line in late octoberearly november, pings stuff is a bit older. Theyve change the shaft to what i am told was a made for titleist shaft to a true. Ive recently been using a steel shaft to make up a ton of swing weight. 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. The club has similar launch and spin characteristics to the 9d3.
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. Adjusting the hosel of a titleist 9 d2 driver 3balls blog. By the end of 2012, 90 per cent of titleists staffers are expected to have switched a clear sign of a measurable performance boost. When i was waiting to be fit, i was practicing with the 9 d2 9.
Heel and toe misses still had enough distance as compared to the same shots with xr. I did that and i bought my new driver after my fitting session. I currently play an r11s which has been a great driver for a couple years now, but ive started looking at some new offerings for this season and am thinking about a 9 d2 or d3. Buy new and used titleist 9 d3 driver from the best golf shop. Like all titleist clubs, exceptional feel is complemented by performance and classic styling in these drivers. Pga professional mark hits the 9 d3 and hits it up against the older 910 d3. Nov 21, 2014 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. Titleista 9d2 is a 460cc full pear shaped driver with innovations to the face insert, rear weight and lower cg location that deliver the best combination of speed and forgiveness. I was not fitted for the 910 and went to a certified fitter for the 915. Foretra golf sleeve shaft adapter tip replacement for titleist 917d 915d 9d ts1 ts2 ts3 ts4. Feel and sound is better than any other driver ive tried. I found it to be more forgiving that the 9 d3 driver, essentially it makes the d3 more like the d2 model in terms of forgiveness. At the time of its debut, it was considered titleists most playable and forgiving driver along with the tourlevel 9d3. It was an awesome driver that found its way into many good players bags.
I know there is a cult following for the 906f fairway woods here. I recently decided to get a titleist 910 d3 to see if i could hit that better or more consistantly than my taylormade r11 s. Both performed very similar but i think im going to choose the titleist 909d3 because of its better sound, ability to work the ball more, and design that seems to fit a player more. Guys, i just hit the new 9 d3 with the 62 gram diamana blue shaft and it is hotter than the 910 with a similar set up. Golf adapter sleeve replacement for m3 m4 driver and fairway woodavailable tip size. The titleist 9d2 is a 460cc full pear shaped driver with innovations to the face insert, rear weight and lower cg location that deliver the best combination of speed and forgiveness.
When the titleist 915 d2 was first being developed, original prototypes of the driver actually exceeded the usgas limit on how springy a face could be, so with this news, titleist done further research and. The only way to see that is to compare your actual driver with the new one. The 9 driver also features the same surefit tour adjustable hosel system that debuted in the 910 drivers, which allows you to change both the loft and the lie angle. Tm r11 vs ping g25i25 vs titleist 9109 im a bit of an extreme case at 5 4 but i play at 43. The titleist 9d3 is a 445cc classic pear shaped driver with innovations to the face insert, rear weight and lower cg location that deliver the best combination of speed and forgiveness. Search below to find a club fitting location near you. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver. The titleist 915 d2 driver also delivers a high trajectory with more dynamic face closure compared to the titleist 915 d3 driver. Ive hit plenty of different types of drivers and will get fitted. The titleist tour velvet 360 degree rubber grip is the standard grip available with the 9 d2 driver. Instead of just guessing which loft and version of the titleist 9 driver. Get a great deal on your new or used titleist driver when you trade in your used clubs with one of the best online golf club tradein programs available, right here at.
Your new titleist 9 d2 driver will come with adjustable hosel set to neutral, or a1. I could move the ball both ways and some drives carried further than the old cobra s3 which is very forgiving. Click here to find out how the titleist 9 d3 scored in the drivers test 2014. Jun 24, 2015 the clubhead has a pear shape design to provide confidence and stability. I have typically played a taylormade driver but its time for an upgrade. Shafts demoed include graphite design tour ad bb 6s. Titleists new 915s vs the old 9 driver andrew rice golf. 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.
I could not acquire that driver so i opted for a new 9. Titleist 9 d2 driver fitting club fitting team titleist. Details about golf weight screw for titleist 9 d2 d3 drivers 9f wood. Surefita tour hosel technology allows loft and lie to be independently adjusted to precisely fit your game. The tileist 9 finished 5 on our most wanted driver list. My driver speed increased from 80 to 8889 lots of work and my 12 degree driver was launching over 20 degrees. Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade r15 subscribe to rick shiels golf pga for more. 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 each series of drivers aims to deliver greater ball speed and more distance through improvements in the face and center of gravity cg optimizations. Buy a used titleist 9 d2 driver at a great price on globalgolf. Apr 03, 20 control the weight and shot trajectory by altering the removable weight. The only issue that anyone might have had with it was that it wasnt the most forgiving driver. Unfollow titleist driver 9 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If you can give us approximately 30 minutes and 30 swings, we know youll be blown away by the performance gains.
Click here to find out how the titleist 9 d3 scored in the drivers. My first titleist driver, always previously been loyal to cobra drivers, i have only used the driver on one round so far it felt very solid from the first strike. Deeper face than the d2 allowing for additional shot and trajectory control. Titleist 9 d2 d3 driver testing rick shiels pga youtube. Theyve change the shaft to what i am told was a made for titleist shaft to a true diamana shaft. Shafts demoed include graphite design tour ad bb 6s, ust. I think it was created with a bit of my dna as i have total and complete confidence is this thing. Golfwrx sent six members to the titleist s oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. For those of you who play at the bottom of the loft range, both the titleist 9s reach down to 7. A driver with movable weight is almost as common nowadays as a tour player with a logo on the sleeve. When i saw the first r11s commercials talking about how various pga pros picked up yardage with their r11s vs.
It is all black again with a similar surefit adjustable hosel. Titleist 9 d3 vs titleist 915 d3 old vs new duration. After the fitting session, the decision will be clear. It was also touted to have additional distance over the older 910d2. 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 skipped right to the solid phase. The small changes that taylormade introduced with this driver has made for super results. Buy new and used titleist 9 d2 driver from the best golf shop. For me the ts3 or ts2 are the best titleist drivers produced.
Longest drive comp titleist 915 d3 vs taylormade r15 youtube. Add them to your team titleist golf bag and let other members know what youre playing with. Titleist s 9d2 driver provides golfers with precise accuracy, forgiveness, long drives, playability, and a look that can only be found in a titleist driver. It took me 5 drivers to find the one in my bag, 2015 xr driver. For me, the 9 d3 is absolutely the best driver titleist has ever produced.
Cleveland classic xl custom driver cobra amp cell driver titleist 9 d3 driver. According to titleist vp of marketing chris mcginley, the new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver. May 26, 2017 the best part is that the 917 drivers fulfill this without meddling with the great look, sound and feel of a titleist driver. The 915 is an awesome driver and accuracy the key to the driver. Find great deals on ebay for titleist 9 d2 driver and titleist 915 d2 driver. Titleist 9 d3 vs taylor made r11 driver comparison youtube. For me it starting back with the 910 drivers, when they added one of the best adjustable hosel systems on the market. Nov 11, 2012 titleist 9 910 driver compared by mark crossfield askgolfguru. I trust titleist for everything else in my bag from irons to wedges and putter down to my ball. It worked out better for me in terms of launch and spin and therefore distance by using a 9. So this year, i wanted to start all over again with a titleist driver. The 9s, once fitted, definitely lived up to titleist s forgiveness promise. I had an inch tacked on to my 5 wood to help make up the difference until i.
It was pure titleist, great sounds, solid feel, and excellent distance. D3 is one of the few drivers that is less than the max 460cc. I swapped to an m2 with regular shaft from an r11s driver with stiff shaft, which. The 9 s finish seems very durable and the stock shaft offerings are much improved over the madefor 910 shafts. I had been playing the 9d2 with diamana blue shaft for a number of years, and decided to upgrade to ts2 last fall. This is my third season playing golf, and last year i took my driver out of my bag altogether.
I think the 910 works best for players for whom extra spin doesnt hurt them, ie, swing sub 100mph. Titleist 9 d3 driver is compared to taylor made r11 driver including launch, ball speed, spin, design, specs, clubhead, face, and shafts. Buy a used titleist 9 d2 driver at a great price on. So i went out to my local golfsmith and test hit a 906f4 15. If youre an exactly average height player thats 5 feet 9. 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. Oct 17, 2014 if youre searching for a high loft, all of the sldrs, as well as the titleist 9 d2 driver reach up to 12 degrees, but low lofts are a different story. Its available in a variety of lofts, which include the 7. These are great drivers and with one in your bag, your playing partners might even mistake you for a great golfer too.
Ok i am a titleist junkie when it comes to drivers unlike irons where if its not ping its not in my bag. Titleista 9d3 is een klassieke peervormige driver van 445cc met vernieuwingen aan het slagvlak. Aftermarket, top quality graphite shaft installed with a titleist 910 9 915 917 adapter. I could not acquire that driver so i opted for a new 9 d3 from a local golf shop. Recently played a 910 d3 with the stiff shaft and was amazed at how well the bell flied off the face. But just wanted some basic thoughts, opinions, or comments on titleist 9 and 915 drivers. Oct 29, 2014 the 9 d2 comes in standard lofts of 7. If youre searching for a high loft, all of the sldrs, as well as the titleist 9 d2 driver reach up to 12 degrees, but low lofts are a different story. Titleist 9 drivers and taylormade sldrs are fighting to be the best. Mar 14, 2009 i hit the titleist 909d2 and 909d3 driver today as well as the taylor made r9 and r9 460 driver and it was a hard decision.
Testing the new titleist 9 d2 d3 drivers at trafford golf centre with rick shiels pga golf coach. Titleist recommends starting with loft adjustments before you attempt to tweak the lie angle. The 9s, once fitted, definitely lived up to titleists forgiveness promise. For a lot of weekend golfers, adjustability is a big deal. Titleist 9f vs 906f4 best fairway wood off the deck. Nov 26, 2015 a poorlyfitted driver simply wont be as forgiving. This is a replacement shaft designed to fit titleist s 910 drivers or 910f fairway, 9 drivers, 915 drivers, and 917 drivers. 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.
Every two years like clockwork, titleist launches a new model. Dec 28, 2012 titleist 9 d3 driver is compared to taylor made r11 driver including launch, ball speed, spin, design, specs, clubhead, face, and shafts. Maximize the performance of your new titleist 917 driver with the help of a titleist certified club fitting. 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. Played 18 holes with it and am ok with the results.
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