But just wanted some basic thoughts, opinions, or comments on titleist 9 and 915 drivers. The titleist 915d2 driver features the new active recoil channel arc which is a side sole channel the delivers more distance by actively flexing at impact to launch the ball off the face with higher speed. Not sure what you mean, but, titliest sure fit, is designed only for titleist brand clubs, the driver sure fits, fits all models, but the 910 fairways and hyrbids do not fit the 9 915 917 if i am not mistaken, you need to check on that. Sep 18, 2016 titleist 917 v titleist 915 the methodology.
Then they made some minor tweaks for the 9 series, and now they made a big change for the 915 series. The newest technology in this driver is the twistface which corrects its face angle on mishits to provide straighter and longer drives. Testing the titleist 915 d3 driver against the 9 d3 driver titleist have just launched their latest driver, the 915. Both drivers were set to a1 in the surefit hosel and in the 917 driver we had the surefit cg weight in the neutral position.
My test consisted of hitting seven pro v1x balls with markings per club in random order for a series of four test runs. Titleist mitsubishi av 55 stiff tensi blue driver shaft 4412 brand. The titleist 915d2 driver features the new active recoil channel arc which is a side sole channel the delivers more distance by actively flexing at impact to launch the ball off the face with higher speed and lower spin. Ive seen modest changes from the 910 to the 915 over the years, which as been fine by me my driver game has been consistent i hit straight, ability to adjust spin and flight are awesome but, i am a gear snob. Titleist offers an extensive selection of shafts, grips, specifications and other customization options to help you perform to your potential. 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 developed a variable face insert using forged 64 titanium which is thicker in the middle and thinner around the edges.
I have typically played a taylormade driver but its time for an upgrade. The 9, like the 910 and 909 and others before it, has a great sound at impact. It creates more forgiveness for the face, which translates into better overall drives. Teetime with ryans titleist 9 vs 915 driver test results youtube. So the ts2 is very much a grip it and rip it driver no nonsense, simple and seriously fast off the face. A nice added bonus in the 915 driver series in the inclusion of the much acclaimed aldila rogue shafts in the stock lineup. Testing the titleist 915 d3 driver against the 9 d3 driver. For a meager gain of slightly more than five yards from the 9 i cannot stand the sound of the 915 and i am not a fan of the gray 917. I bought into getting a 9 driver and i wound up averaging about 280 yards and 80 percent fairways hit. This price is comparable to any major brand of a driver in the market. The titleist 915 d3 driver is a lower launching, deeper faced, more compact driver that has great feel and control.
Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver. For a meager gain of slightly more than five yards from the 9 i cannot stand. These are great drivers and with one in your bag, your playing. I used to hit 80 percent fairways and average about 280 yards. The 915 is an awesome driver and accuracy the key to the driver. Teetime with ryans titleist 9 vs 915 driver test results. Nov 04, 2016 golfwrx sent six members to the titleists oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. Buy new and used titleist 9 d3 driver from the best golf shop. 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 have also noticed that jordan also has stuck with the older 915. The titleist 915 series driver is the most innovative and exciting release from titliest in more than a decade. The activerecoil channel is a form of slot technology similar to what weve seen from other companies. Shortly after tiger woods burst onto the professional golf scene in 1996, he signed the largest endorsement deal in golf history with nike, but he refused to stop using his trusty titleist driver on the.
Titleist drivers have always been widely recognized as a forgiving, good looking, solid feeling, overall high performing driver by many. Been playing titleist drivers for the last 6 years love em. Ive hit plenty of different types of drivers and will get fitted. Shortly after tiger woods burst onto the professional golf scene in 1996, he signed the largest endorsement deal in golf history with nike, but he refused to stop using his trusty titleist driver on the green.
Of course, like me he loves his titleist equipment. One thing that we noticed straight away was the difference in sound. Though this driver may not be the longest on the market, its a performer for those that can find the center of the face with good swing speed and launch angle. I used to hit 80 percent fairways and average about 280 yards with my 910 driver. Nov 21, 2014 titleist s new 915 s 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 titleist 915d3 is going to seem much more familiar to the traditional titleist fans and those golfers looking for more of a players driver. As with the 9, titleist has changed the removable weight, which frustrated 910 owners and now 9 owners who purchased the weight kit. Would titleists newest drivers help our members hit longer. With that, a minor spin reduction from 910 9, a decent reduction from 9 915 and another minor reduction from 915 917. It resulted in the lowest cg ever in a titleist driver. Titleist 9 d3 vs titleist 915 d3 old vs new subscribe to rick shiels golf pga add 14 yards to your. After a substantial warmup involving some very unusual stretching, our anonymous big hitter hit five shots with the titleist 915 d2 driver, then five with the titleist 917 d2 driver, then another five with each club.
If youre playing a titleist driver now, youre likely using one of the last two releases, the 910 or 9. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver, setting up a battle of new versus old at the companys worldrenowned facility in southern. I am not a big believer in other peoples claims about accuracy and added distance. I had the 910 and now the 9 drivers skipping the 915. Testing the titleist 915 d3 driver against the 9 d3 driver 0to300golf. At the time of its debut, it was considered titleists most playable and forgiving driver along with the tourlevel 9d3. Its innovation focused and damned if it doesnt have me genuinely excited about a new titleist driver for the first time in a decade. Titleist 917 d3 driver or titleist 915 d3 driver youtube. Nov 23, 2014 testing the titleist 915 d3 driver against the 9 d3 driver. I know from 910 to 9 only the driver heads were compatible, and you has to send the shafts back to.
The acushnet company started making titleist golf balls in the 1930s, and after they skyrocketed to popularity, titleist drivers were. Compared to the 9 d2, the 915 spins the ball around 115 rpm less for an average swing speed of around 8590mph. I want to stick with titleist and upgrade to the 917, but i am not liking the way i hit it. Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release. Dec 10, 2014 with its 460cc club head, wide variety of stock shaft options, and updated technology, the titleist 915d2 driver will definitely be a top performer for the average golfer willing to invest at the top end of the market. Titleist 915 f fairway blows away its predecessor golf exchange. Sep 18, 2018 it resulted in the lowest cg ever in a titleist driver. Nevertheless this new titleist 915 will perform exceptionally well for a lot of players and is worth. Weight kits are not cheap and the 910 and 9 kits are not interchangeable with the 915. Titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. Find great deals on ebay for titleist 9 d2 driver and titleist 915 d2 driver. I was not fitted for the 910 and went to a certified fitter for the 915. Titleist 9 d3 driver compared against 910, 909, 907 and 905.
Thankfully, titleist kept the surefit design the same. Titleists new 915s vs the old 9 driver andrew rice golf. Deeper face than the d2 allowing for additional shot and trajectory control. Historically ive been one cycle behind when purchasing a driver. Titleist 915 f fairway blows away its predecessor golf. View the custom options book shaft performance guide. The golf monthly team places the new titleist 915 driver under the microscope to see whether it offers extra performance over last years titleist.
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. 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. 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. It was also touted to have additional distance over the older 910d2. The 915 h produced nice results versus its predecessor the 9 h.
With that, from model to model the have slowly lowered the spin. Titleist 9 d3 vs titleist 915 d3 old vs new youtube. 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. The 915 model made huge gains in both ball speed and spin reduction over its 9 predecessor. The 9s, once fitted, definitely lived up to titleists forgiveness promise. Additionally it features a new face called the radial speed face, high moi head design and the surefit tour hosel. Our testers two longest shots and three of their longest four shots came with the 915. Golfwrx sent six members to the titleists oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. 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.
This driver is going to offer plenty of distance but with also added forgiveness. Oct 01, 2014 like i said a few hundred words ago, with the 915 driver titleist has brought out a more aggressive, dare i say, slightly more modern approach to getting its message out. Titleist is certainly not the cheapest, and not the most expensive, but with all the drivers coming out, can someone give me a reason to stay with titleist. Dec 23, 2014 negatives are the change to the removable weight.
Titleist drivers have always been widely recognized as a forgiving, good looking, solid feeling, overall high performing driver by. Buy new and used titleist 915 d2 driver from the best golf shop. Will the 915 driver and fairway heads for the shafts of their respective models from the 9 lineup. I was a fan of the 917 driver and had it in my bag for a while. Maybe a little louder than what you think of as titleist, but a mellow. Those who want a bit more finetuning can opt for the ts3 driver. Two years after the 915 launch comes the highly anticipated 917 but what changed.
Not sure what you mean, but, titliest sure fit, is designed only for titleist brand clubs, the driver sure fits, fits all models, but the 910 fairways and hyrbids do not fit the 9915917 if i am not. Titleist is certainly not the cheapest, and not the most expensive, but with. The 915s classic shape masks sophisticated technology. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver, setting up a battle of new versus old at the companys worldrenowned facility in southern california.
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