Getting handson was the only way to see if these clubs, particularly the driver, would be worth the retail cost. With a more traditional approach than the d2, the d3 comes with 440cc. I was not getting more distance may be i had a bad day. The 917 d2 driver is the larger 460cc head that looks a little squarer than before thanks to titleist changing the line of the head near the heel. However, the settings on your golf club must not be adjusted during a round of golf. Personally, i would start at d4 adding a little loft on the d3. Home golf equipment the details that matter testing the titleist 917 driver the details that matter testing the titleist 917 driver october 20, 2016 scott macleod golf equipment 0. Perhaps your used titleist driver didnt come with a handy guide. Dec 23, 2014 thankfully, titleist kept the surefit design the same. If you can give us approximately 30 minutes and 30 swings, we know. Maximise the performance of your new titleist 917 driver with the help of a titleist certified club fitting.
How to use the titleist surefit hosel to your advantage 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 letters and numbers on the surefit hosel represent different settings you can adjust the club to. Titleist have the likes of justin thomas averaging over 310 yards on tour with a d2, so theres no doubt the 917 has pedigree. Move up or down in the grid to adjust trajectory move left or right in the grid to fine tune direction. Most modern drivers have an adjustable hosel sleeve that allows golfers andor fitters to dial. Im still trying to find my sweet spot and would love to hear from those who properly tuned theirs as to what extra things i should be looking for to identify my correct fitting. View the custom options book shaft performance guide. The drivers surefit cg allows the center of gravity of the club head to be adjusted from heel to toe with interchangeable weights.
Golfwrx sent six members to the titleists oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. But how do you adjust the driver to suit your ball flight. Titleist surefit hosel adjustment guide sep 26, 2017. Oct 29, 2014 perhaps your used titleist driver didnt come with a handy guide. But the d2 was introduced in 2016, so its tech now feels a bit old hat against the latest models. Search below to find a club fitting location near you. The term to remember when describing the 917 d2 is fast. An arc is a wide, deep channel on the sole of the club that flexes at impact, creating ball speed and distance. Get the best deals on titleist driver seniors golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. Distance with forgiveness, the standard for complete performance. With these weights, spin and launch conditions can be dialed in for the ultimate.
Golfmagic tested out both of the new titleist 915 d2 and titleist 915 d3 drivers under the watchful eye of titleist fitting and sales rep ben welch at silvermere golf club yesterday warming. The titleist 9 d2 driver does come with an adjustable hosel. Titleist 917d3 drivers provide increased speed for more distance and the capability for precise adjustability so players can get the most out of every drive. I was superexcited about the 917 woods launch as had been fitted into 915 a couple of years ago and have been using the driver and fairway wood pretty much ever since. This driver features faster ball speeds with an improved active recoil channel that produces. Would titleists newest drivers help our members hit longer. The titleist 915 driver features a whole manner of adjustable technology.
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. In this case, adjusting the hosel could be a confusing option. Titleist might be known primarily as a ball company, but its producing an impressive club arsenal as well. Adjusting the hosel of a titleist 9 d2 driver 3balls blog. This driver is definitely replacing the 9d2 in my bag. 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. Predecessor to the 915 range, titleist have made some fundamental new changes, 5 years of research has lead to the surefit cg weight channel design, incorporating this into the.
For best results, see an authorized titleist fitter. The club features an array of adjustable technology. The drivers surefit cg allows the center of gravity of the club head to. Titleist driver righthanded golf clubs for sale ebay. The titleist 917d2 driver features technology that maximizes distance, forgiveness, and precise customization for every player. Find out if titleist s ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game. There are 16 unique settings available that allow golfers adjust loft and lie. The titleist 917 driver and fairway wood range from titleist. I think it is a good driver but previous models also were good drivers. For those that have or used to have titleist drivers, what setting did you use and howd you get there. How to adjust the titleist 915 d2 driver 3balls blog. 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.
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. Why webb simpson changes his driver hosel settings throughout. I was superexcited about the 917 woods launch as had been fitted into 915 a couple of years ago and have been using the driver and fairway. The first variance from the 915 line was the most obvious, the colour. Jul 11, 2016 youve just bought your titleist 915 d2 driver. Dec 04, 2019 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. New titleist 917 metals deliver the most complete performance in the game today. The settings run from a1 to d4 with the above chart explaining what each setting does.
Brett, director of club fitting for titleist takes us through process when adjusting the new titleist 9 driver while on the range at the 20 pga. Titleist offers an extensive selection of shafts, grips, specifications and other customisation options to help you perform to your potential. They have come pretty close to killing a decades old myth. Take this for what it is, one guys opinion, but titleist has been lost in the driver doldrums the last several years. I went to dicks to demo my club against whatever they had so i could try different settings. They provide increased speed for more distance, even on offcenter hits, along with the capability for precise. You can find out more about titleist drivers, fairway woods, and. 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.
Titleist updates their 9 drivers with higher launch and lower spin 915 series. If you can give us approximately 30 minutes and 30 swings, we know youll be blown away by the performance gains. If you are going to spring for a new driver, you want the best current technology and a club that is adjustable to fine tune to your swing. The 440cc deep face pear profile provides confidence to manage your trajectory. In june, prototype 917 drivers debuted on the pga tour. I previously had a 915 model driver fit for me and i wanted to see if the 917 could beat it in any way. Titleist 917 driver setzt neuen standard golf magazin. I still own a 905t, and it still holds up very well against many of the newer drivers on the market today. 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.
Help with 915 driver setting golf clubs team titleist. Since posting ive adjusted it to d4 with what appears to be good effect over a few practice holes. Additionally it features a new face called the radial speed face, high moi head design and the surefit tour hosel. The titleist 917 d2 driver is designed to deliver the most complete performing driver to date. 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. Each position corresponds to a specific loft and lie combination. They provide increased speed for more distance, even on offcenter hits, along with the capability for precise customization so every player can get the most out of every drive. Get the best deals on titleist driver righthanded golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. Titleist offers an extensive selection of shafts, grips, specifications and other customization options to help you perform to your potential. The 917 is a goodlooking, old fashioned, shiny titanium driver. If you bought a new titleist 9 d2 driver, you may be able to squeeze more distance out with fine tuning. It appears that you were not fitted for this club and purchased it off the rack. This gives more ball speed across the face of the driver. The details that matter testing the titleist 917 driver.
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. Distance meets forgiveness in this driver with higher launch and less spin than its predecessor. The 9, like the 910 and 909 and others before it, has a great sound at impact. The titleist 917d2 driver has an updated version of its active recoil channel arc. Testing the 16 settings of the titleist surefit hosel.
The 917d2 driver provides distance with forgiveness in a full pear, 460cc profile. Find a fitting location by using the search tool below or calling 1888 titleist. I tried the d3 917 on a demo day and i compared it to my d3 915. As before there are two models in the titleist 917 driver range that have different flight characteristics to suit different swings. The primary reason for my concern was the fact that since changing to the 915 certain areas of my home course have come into play that have never been in play before as they were easily cleared with the 9. A driver with movable weight is almost as common nowadays as a tour player with a logo on the sleeve. Sep 20, 2019 the titleist 917 driver and fairway wood. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver, setting up. Surefit hosel 16 independent loft and lie settings, create. Included in the purchase of a titleist 917 you will be issued.
You are standing on the first tee and your opponent pulls out a. New titleist 917 metals have been designed to deliver the most complete performance in the game today. It would take a decoder ring to figure out all the available settings on. The surefit hosel allows you to adjust your loft and lie settings 16 different ways, independently going up or down by 1.
For me, the 915 was a great driver and was up there with everything else on the market for performance. Lowest prices on titleist drivers at golf discount. Titleist 915d3 driver workable and forgiving, the 915 d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control. Browse our collection of video tips and learn from our worldclass teachers. Correct setting 9 driver club fitting team titleist.
Nov 01, 2016 hi matt, i am a huge titleist fan but i am not impressed by this driver. Titleist ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible performance. Titleist 917 driver settings the golf shop online blog. So you bought an adjustable titleist driver, fairway wood or hybrid but dont know what the letters and numbers mean on the hosel. Maximize the performance of your new titleist 917 driver with the help of a titleist certified club fitting. The guys at titleist have outdone themselves this time.
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