I added the heavier weight to balance the swing weight at d4 and in my first round with the adjustment i hit driver on 8 holes and hit the fairway 7 times with the last one just missing. Swing weight was not considered in my fitting and i didnt know what my swing weights were until looking into them today. You can have your local pro shop order the 9 weights for you. There is a wider area where you can hit the ball properly. I tend to stay around d3 to d5 for most of my clubs driver, fwy and hybrids which all take the same bezel type of.
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. The club felt head heavy to me so i took it into the pro to check the swing weight. What weight would i need to purchase to gets a 915d2 driver with a 76g 6. The weight will fit all titleist 9 series clubs d2, d3 drivers, 9f fairways, 9h hybrids. In its research, titleist found that the surefit cg made it possible for players to manipulate their ball flight by roughly six additional yards. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the golf.
It has a classic pearshaped head with a deeper face. The guys at titleist have outdone themselves this time. The 9, like the 910 and 909 and others before it, has a great sound at impact. This may seem like a weak attempt to boost sales of weight kits, but i doubt many were sold and im sure titleist.
The 9 d2 and d3 drivers are the latest in the line of titleist equipment, and feature an evolutionary leap forward from the 910, further refining all that the 910 did right and improving on the soft spots with a hotter clubface and more consistent launch characteristics between the two drivers. True spec golf, miura, nicklaus companies, golf logix, club conex. Offcenter hits should feel better and do much better. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the.
Mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru tests the surefit cg and its ability to change the weight of the club head for ultimate custom fitting. Taking 7 grams of weight away will likely only get you to d3, so adding a heavier grip might also be needed to achieve d2. Live in colorado at 5500 ft elevation so the ball travels far. Nov 26, 2015 a poorlyfitted driver simply wont be as forgiving. Ts, 917, 915, 9 and 910 driver shafts are interchangeable.
The 915 d3 driver is the smaller 440cc head, although it does not look at compact as previous models, which i prefer. I took it out of the box and it felt a little light. 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. The titleist 9 d3 is ideal for players that struggle with a high launch and ball flight. Histar golf weights screw for 9 driver fairway wood hybrid club head.
As the effect, the sweet spot of this driver is larger. Available in 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, and 17 gram weight options. Titleists excitement about its new 917 drivers exists on multiple levels and started as engineers discovered upon completion of the new design that they had created a product that compared to its predecessor, the 915 driver, was more forgiving, generated less spin, produced faster ball speeds, and offered enhanced customization features. Gone is the gloss black that was utilized with 915, 9, and 910 drivers. 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. They have come pretty close to killing a decades old myth. So its no wonder his titleist clubfitter was caught off guard when the 23yearold star made a sudden midseason gear change, replacing his driver of two years for titleist s new 9 d3 after. On the downside the sound was a bit more hollow and higher pitched than before at impact, but as i was hitting it further and more accurately, i soon got over that.
Adjust the swing weight by purchasing individual weights. Search by name, filter by weight or launchspin characteristics, and compare specs sidebyside. The face of the 9 driver has increased the maximum ball speed area up to 11 percent from the older 910 model. The d3 only offers 4 stock shafts, but it should be easy to find the best match for your swing. How to adjust the titleist 915 d drivers check out the titleist 915 d drivers at tgw. The 9 d3 feels way better and sounds a whole lot better i mean i honestly cant put it in words of how much better driver this is than the covert and all the others i played. Many players familiar with swing weight, know what swing weight they want. Deeper face than the d2 allowing for additional shot and trajectory control. The d3 only offers 4 stock shafts but should be easy to find the best match for your swing. I think titleist made a mistake trying to force 460 on us and why the ts4 is coming, which should be a good spot for d3 fans to land. Apr 25, 2016 possibly a long winded question for youi used to play non fitted irons at a c9 swing weight, but recently got fitted for a set that is d3. My question is, what would the effect be by putting in different weights. I assume a weight kit can be purchased or a titleist dealer can change that out to adjust swingweight as well as minor performance changes.
Buy the titleist 9d3 driver from 2nd swing and get a better price by trading in your used clubs. 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. The bezel weights that come in the 9 metal woods are used as a swing weight component and have no direct influence on ball flight. It was also touted to have more mishit forgiveness over the older 910d3. The titleist 915 d3 driver is a lower launching, deeper faced, more compact driver that has great feel and control. The stock weight on the ts2 is the black weight but if you want more weight or less titleist can do that, they can build it to a specific swing weight if that what you would like too. Ideally these two figures needed to come down, so that meant heading on to the 917 d3 driver. The titleist 9 d3 is ideal for players who struggle with a high launch and ball flight. Ts, 917, 915 and 9 fairway shafts are interchangeable. The ts3 is not really a logical next step for a d3 fan. Its more about getting the swing weight and the overall weight of the club to fit the player, she.
These are great drivers and with one in your bag, your playing partners might even mistake you for a great golfer too. You can buy a separate weight kit that has 4g, 7g, 9g and 14g weights to allow you to get the swing weight and counter balancing you might be. Of note, however, is that both 917 models spin less than their 915 d2 and d3. New ts drivers swing weight golf clubs team titleist. I was wondering if you could help me figure out the swingweight of the club. Buy new and used titleist 915 d3 driver from the best golf shop. By the end of 2012, 90 per cent of titleists staffers are expected to have switched a clear sign of a measurable performance boost. I did two fittings and both my instructor and the titleist guys told me to stay put with 917 d3 driver and f3 wood. With those stock shafts at standard length, the swing weights would have been d3d4 in the past generation models. Even with the new technology, they have managed to maintain the classic look that titleist is know for. Jun 16, 2016 how to adjust the titleist 915 d drivers check out the titleist 915 d drivers at tgw.
All shots were hit in the a1 surefit position and standard rear weight. The d3 stays in line with the traditional black styling that gives you a great driver with a classic look. At the time of its debut, it was considered titleists most playable and forgiving driver along with the gameimprovement 9d2. If putting a titleist 917 driver in your bag is something youre considering, heres. Qhalen golf 915 driver fit weight 4g for titleist 915 915 d2 d3 915f.
Oct 19, 20 i just ordered a 9 d2 driver and i have a question about the weight on the sole. So i replace the factory 9 gram weight with a 7 gram weight. For example, if one of the identicallyweighted clubs has a heavier head, it will have a. Titleist 917 driver draw and fade setting test youtube. Oct 01, 2014 having had a chance to hit these, titleist is right on.
Youll get the highest trade in values in the business when you buy and trade with 2nd swing. If someone wants the club built to a certain swing weight, other then the standard, we can use those bezel weights to help achieve this. Im 57 years old and prefer my drivers at d2 swingweight. In co i drive 310350 yds and at sea level i drive around 290320. Titleist 910d3 drivers, released in 2010, features a 445cc classicpear shaped head design that promotes a. The reason why im asking is because i bought a got a 9d2 but didnt liked the head, so i switched head to a 9d3 and i still want to keep the standard swing weight, but i cant remember what the. Weight for titleist 9 surefit tour, individual, d2 d3, 9f 9h 7 9 11 14 17g. Having had a chance to hit these, titleist is right on.
The standard swing weight with the new drivers are d5 which is extremely high i think, i like my swing weight for a driver at d3. Total weight and swingweight are two different concepts. Steve, at standard length and grip your driver would be around a d3 swing weight and the fairway around d2. Indeed, two clubs that weigh the same may have different swing weights. Oct 19, 2014 9 drivers come from factory at d3 swingweight and i feel i have to struggle a bit to swing the club. As with the 9, titleist has changed the removable weight, which frustrated 910 owners and now 9 owners who purchased the weight kit. 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. 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 05, 2016 titleist 917 custom fit test head weight. May 26, 2016 titleist would have built both at a swing weight of d2 d3 unless otherwise specified. Titleist also believes that when it comes to dialing in the 917 driver for a specific player the weight placement of the. 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.
I took the 7 gram weight off the bottom of my sons titleist. Interchangeable head weights for the titleist 915 driver and fairway allow for the customizing of swingweight and feel for optimized performance. The titleist 9 d3 offers a smaller club head design and great look at address. This driver will be a hit, along with the fairways and hybrids. In addition, the 9 d3 allows the ability to work the ball. Titleist offers an extensive selection of shafts, grips, specifications and other customization options to help you perform to your potential. Jul 11, 2018 titleist 9 d2 is slightly larger and fuller than titleist 9 d3. Rory mcilroy switch to titleist 9 d3 driver ended his slump. I was hitting the middle of the club, but the ball just wasnt carrying. Titleist 917 driver draw and fade setting test with mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru.
Anyone know whats the weight color in a titleist 9d2 d3 head is for standard swing weight with a standard length shaft and standard size grip. By the end of 2012, 90 per cent of titleist s staffers are expected to. The 9d3 is best for higher swing speed players seeking a lower spin rate. The 9s, once fitted, definitely lived up to titleists forgiveness promise. Usonline911 golf shaft weight wscrew for titleist 915d2 d3 915f. It doesnt sound like much but the quarter inch less makes a huge difference. I noticed on the sight that there is a red dot on the weight and that i could order different weights or a weight kit. View the custom options book shaft performance guide. Also, what would happen to the swingweight if i increased the adjustable weight to 14g. As before the 917 d3 is a 440cc pear shaped head that looks great at address and more traditional than the d2. Swing weight of 9d2 fairway and driver team titleist.
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