The club feels great throughout the swing and allows you to alter the swing weight for a personalized feel. Adjust the swing weight for your personal preference with the surefit interchangeable weights. All stock shafts were tested with a stiff shaft and a titleist 9 d2 driver. Coming from someone who got a 9 d3 as a gift and tried a 915 d3, i can echo the comments on the 915 being really loud. However what is thicker is the centre of the face as the arc increases the speed of that beyond the legal limits so they had to dampen it down.
Titleist drivers have always been widely recognized as a forgiving, good looking, solid feeling, overall high performing driver by many. Thats the one thing i hate about the new 915 d3, its so much. Swing weight is probably what you want to know, not actual weight. 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. The crown is also lighter than the previous titleist 9 driver, now that it uses forged 64 titanium face a ti811 light density casting crown and a marginally thinner heel and toe to save. The titleist 9d3 driver is a classic, pearshaped driver that is designed for the better golfer. Golf weight screw for titleist 9 d2 d3 drivers 9f wood. Every two years like clockwork, titleist launches a new model. Our standard swing weights for ap1 and c16 are one point lighter because of the balance point and total weights of the stock shafts. The d2 clubface feels firm at impact on sweet shots or off center hits. The titleist pro v1 golf ball was used and tee height was kept constant for each shot.
The titleist 9 d3 is relatively forgiving and easy to hit. In this series of videos rick and mid handicapper rob potter test the latest drivers to see what technology can offer the average golfer. Dec 04, 2014 in this series of videos rick and mid handicapper rob potter test the latest drivers to see what technology can offer the average golfer. Indeed, two clubs that weigh the same may have different swing weights. A typical mens club has a swing weight of about d0, while the standard swing weight for a womens club is approximately c6. The d3 only offers 4 stock shafts, but it should be easy to find the best match for your swing. Ts, 917, 915, 9 and 910 driver shafts are interchangeable. The titleist 9d2 driver is designed to combine speed with forgiveness for average golfers.
Testing the 16 settings of the titleist surefit hosel. Standard lengths some competitive products come in standard lengths as long as 46 inches the titleist 9 standard is 45 inches, as is the average driver length on the pga tour. The driver with the 72g shaft will swing weight out at d4 and the driver with the 62g shaft will swing weight out to d3. With a weight of 49, 51, or 52 grams and torque angles of 6. For a 9 driver, black dot weight is 14 grams 11 grams is blue dot. 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. Swing weight does not measure a clubs total weight, but rather its distribution. What this means to you is that golfers will receive playability and forgiveness. The titleist 917d3 is a good looking driver for the truly above average player. Take this for what it is, one guys opinion, but titleist has been lost in the driver doldrums the last several years. 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. Golf weight for titleist 915 driver fw hybrid 915d 915f 915h available size. This driver will be a hit, along with the fairways and hybrids.
The specs of the aldila rip phenom 70 feature a 74 gram weight and 3. 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 introduction. I was excited to see if there are any positive changes with the new line. Interchangeable sole weight to fine tune weight to your preferred swing weight feel. The 9 series drivers have the same surefit tour hosel that debuted in the 910 series drivers, which allows you to set the loft and lie. Nov 21, 2014 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 weight will fit all titleist 9 series clubs d2, d3 drivers, 9f fairways, 9h hybrids. I was hitting the middle of the club, but the ball just wasnt carrying. However, what has changed is the colour of the crown. I wouldnt necessarily recommend changing the length of the shaft to reduce the swing weight, since it is only one point and the length difference could have a negative impact on your consistency. With the black dot weight your driver was about d5. Apr 03, 20 in addition, the 9 d3 gives you the ability to work the ball. 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. Thats the one thing i hate about the new 915 d3, its so much louder than the old 9 and 910 drivers, its lost that traditional titleist muted sound that i love.
The new line of titleist 915 metals proves that titlest golf clubs are not just designed. Titleist standard swingweight golf clubs team titleist. Titleist drivers have always been widely recognized as a forgiving, good looking, solid feeling, overall high performing driver by. Similar to the titleist 9 d2, the d3 produces the same feel, crisp contact and muted sound at impact. Oct 01, 2014 having had a chance to hit these, titleist is right on. Swing weight changes with the manipulation of head weight, shaft type, shaft length, shaft weight, and grip weight. Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release. The 917 d2 is the most forgiving driver titleist has ever made, period. These shafts deliver mid launch angles with a mid balance point and are ideal for players with average swing speed.
Slightly smaller than the 9d2 at 445cc the d3 has similar technology. In addition, the 9 d3 gives you the ability to work the ball. I believe thats more common for women, seniors and young players. The titleist 9 d3 is ideal for players who struggle with a high launch and ball flight. Only about 10 yards shorter than current driver and much more accurate and. The titleist 9 d2 feels very solid at impact with a crisp, yet dull sound at impact. 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. Five of six testers lost ball speed when going from d0 to d9, an average loss of 2. While its completely unsuitable for the vast majority of golfers, the titleist 917d3 is the driver that many will be lusting over for the next season.
Mar, 20 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. For example, if one of the identicallyweighted clubs has a heavier head, it will have a greater swing weight. 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. Having had a chance to hit these, titleist is right on. 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.
Choosing shafts for titleist 915 drivers 3balls blog. I still own a 905t, and it still holds up very well against many of the newer drivers on the market today. With the low ball flight, carry distance was average at best. The 9, like the 910 and 909 and others before it, has a great sound at impact. The 460 cc, pearshaped driver features a rear sole weight that positions the center of gravity low and deep to. Off center hits still feel solid with very little unwanted vibrations. 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. Even with the new technology, they have managed to maintain the classic look that titleist is know for. May 19, 2014 these shafts deliver mid launch angles with a mid balance point and are ideal for players with average swing speed.
Usonline911 golf shaft weight wscrew for titleist 915d2 d3 915f. Even with the new technology, they have managed to maintain the classic. I wouldnt necessarily recommend changing the length of the shaft to reduce the. Our standard swing weights for ap1 and c16 are one point lighter because of the balance. Search by name, filter by weight or launchspin characteristics, and compare specs sidebyside.
Ap2, cb, and mb use heavier stock shafts and thus build standard at d2. 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. It was also touted to have more mishit forgiveness over the older 910d3. Rated 4 out of 5 by tom from fairway driver bought this to be used as an alternate driver. The test i conducted involved the same shaft in each club 44. In simple terms, swing weight is how heavy the club head feels when you. The club felt head heavy to me so i took it into the pro to check the swing weight. The club feels great throughout the swing and allows. According to titleist vp of marketing chris mcginley, the new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver. By the end of 2012, 90 per cent of titleists staffers are expected to have switched a clear sign of a measurable performance boost. Interchangeable head weights for the titleist 915 driver and fairway allow for the customizing of swingweight and feel for optimized performance. The bezel weights on the sole of the 9 metal woods is only a swing weight component and will have no direct influence on launch and spin. The 915 model made huge gains in both ball speed and spin reduction over its 9 predecessor.
Titleist has retained the sleek, pear shape profile of recent previous generation drivers. The settings run from a1 to d4 with the above chart explaining what each setting does. This driver goes farther and feels better than the 9 does. Oct 19, 2014 for a 9 driver, black dot weight is 14 grams 11 grams is blue dot. A golf clubs swing weight measures its resistance to being swung in a circle, according to.