Brent kelley is an awardwinning sports journalist and golf expert with over 30 years in print and online journalism. The 915d2 is a 460cc with what titleist calls a full pear profile for maximum forgiveness. Im wondering whether i can increase yardage by going to a 460cc head. All shots were hit in the a1 surefit position and standard weight.
Feb 18, 2016 titleist 9 d2 driver compared against 910, 909. However, i trust that titleist will improve and look forward to the 915s. The 905r is a tourproven 460cc pear shaped titanium driver with shallow face for players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed, launch angle, spin and forgiveness. The centre of gravity has been lowered to reduce the spin on the ball and it is now the same launch and spin as the d3 version. I purchased a 9 d3 same specs but its just not the same. 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. Titleist 9 d2 driver compared against 910, 909, 907 and 905. We consider the 9 d2 and its older brothers titleists more forgiving family of drivers and from a sample of 10 drives with each we got rid of the longest and shortest to leave a representative sample of five drives from which we took our data. I did take my 905r and averaged almost 20 yds more with the 915. One thing that we noticed straight away was the difference in sound. So i ended up trading my 9 for a callaway black diamond. I tried out the ping g, epic, epic sub zero, m2, 917 and the pxg just for fun as it was never a contender.
Ive hit plenty of different types of drivers and will get fitted. Nov 21, 2006 hi, can someone share their experience of going from the oldiebutgoodie titleist 983k driver to 905r driver. Titleist releases their 9 line in late octoberearly november, pings stuff is a bit older. The ust shaft on the 905r is very nice, and so is the aldila the d2 has. Apr 22, 2014 we took the new titleist 9 d2 driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. Titleist 905r vs titleist 9 d2 d3 drivers golf clubs. The 905r wasnt necessarily the longest or straightest every time it was always in the top 2 but it gave me a good gut feeling and ive been playing it exclusively for the last year. Titleist 9d3 is a high performance 445cc classic pear shaped driver that delivers tour inspired workability with distance and forgiveness. But just wanted some basic thoughts, opinions, or comments on titleist 9 and 915 drivers. 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. The difference between the titleist 915 d2 and its predecessors such as the 9 driver is that the 915 d2 is larger and displaying a 460cc pearshaped head that allows for an easier draw whilst it also features a 16position surefit tour hosel system. I am a low handicap player and tried the 910 series and ended up staying with the 905r, but i have decided to get fit for a 9 driver.
Like the 910 and 9 drivers before, the 915 d2 driver has a large 460cc head that is designed to get the ball up in the air. Oct 01, 2014 as is the titleist way dating back several releases, the 915 driver will initially be available in two distinct models. Heres the video of our test and conclusions weve drawn. Also, the improvement in performance was minimal with the 9 s, so i stayed with the 910s. It seems, very generally, that the 910 was a more accepted release than the 9 by the golfing public and perhaps even some of the pga staff players.
Discussion in golf equipment talk started by chemboy2, jan 3, 2007. Ive compared this 905s driver against a 9d3 driver before. The center of gravity is positioned to provide the average player with the optimal combination of launch angle, spin. Its available in a variety of lofts, which include the 7. Each weight is 11g for a total of 22g of added weight to the head. The titleist 905r driver is built to optimize all aspects of your shot off the tee. The 915 model made huge gains in both ball speed and spin reduction over its 9 predecessor. Hi, can someone share their experience of going from the oldiebutgoodie titleist 983k driver to 905r driver. The series initially included two models, the titleist 905t driver and 905s driver. Jan 15, 20 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.
Whether this gives the impression it does not go as far as other drivers, were not sure. Was concerned about losing the length of the 905r on center hits, which was the best of any driver. Best of all, the 917 drivers accomplish this weighting jujitsu without touching the classic look, sound and feel of a titleist driver. Golfwrx sent six members to the titleists oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. Why not take advantage of the golfbidder 7day trial and gi. I still own a 905t, and it still holds up very well against many of the newer drivers on the market today. This may be a dumb questions but what are the settings to make it setup the same as the 905r, is it just a1. But the titleist pro titanium 905r is a traditionally shaped driver that packs a powerful punch for the better player. Yes you have to take launch monitor results with a pinch of salt, but when all the drivers were tested consecutively under the same conditions, there little doubt that titleist have sprinkled a bit of fairy dust on the 9 d2. Im sure many will disagree but i still think the 905r is just a better club. However the main difference between the two models is that the d2 has a 460cc head.
Titleist 9 d2 driver compared against 910, 909, 907 and. I havent bagged a titleist driver since i foolishly sold my 905r so im not up to date on their drivers and general acceptance. Buy new and used titleist 9 d2 driver from the best golf shop. 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. With an extensive selection of lofts and shafts, titleist pro titanium drivers are capable of optimizing launch conditions for a wide range of serious golfers. As the driver search continues i have narrowed it down to 905s. Nov 21, 2014 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 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 wide, deep and long channel running across the sole enhances the flexing of the face.
Loft to loft, the d2 should produce a higher peak trajectory with an additional 250 rpm of spin compared to the d3. I have hit both the t and the r but have not hit the s. It doesnt sound like a fungo bat, errr, ft3 at impact. Would titleists newest drivers help our members hit longer. The titleist 915 has a sweet, highpitched sound while the titleist 917 has a noticeably more meaty and. On the fittingpreorder day, i averaged 290 carry but on the 915 demo fitting, i averaged 278 yds carry. The shape looked more traditional and was easier for me to align. Titleist mitsubishi av 55 stiff tensi blue driver shaft 4412 brand. The head is deeper and looks like it has been stretched back to front, which moves the centre of gravity cg further back and also creates a little draw bias. I still own a 905t, and it still holds up very well against many of the newer drivers. 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 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. I didnt expect any extra distance but i titoeist i may have an extra 10 yards. My test consisted of hitting seven pro v1x balls with markings.
Sep 18, 2016 titleist 917 v titleist 915 the methodology. We took the new titleist 9 d2 driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. It doesnt feature composite materials or movable weights. Introduction 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 915s classic shape masks sophisticated technology. I thought about going with the regular shaft but the stiff is working just fine. Highhandicap comparison of titleist 983k and 917d3 983k, 9. Aug 17, 2006 905r 905t 905s posted in equipment opinions. 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.
Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for titleist driver golf clubs. Buy a used titleist 9 d2 driver at a great price on globalgolf. The titleist 9 d2 driver is a good improvement on the 910 version. Titleist 983, 905r, cobra amp, mizuno mp001, cleveland launcher. When i hit dead center or little low it make loud tin can sound almost as loud as cobra drivers. Never been a callaway guy, but that driver is nasty for me. For half the price of the d2 i would go with the 905r because it is almost as good as the d2, and has a great shaft and should work great for you. Was wanting the new 915 because i liked the looks, but when i hit both models about 15 times i came to the conclusion that both models werent for me. I recently had an arthroscopic surgery on my shoulder as well.
Had been playing the titleist 905r since 2006 and was starting to think that. Generally the d2 is extremely forgiving and delivers a straight ball flight with a midtohigh. Simply put, the titleist 907 d2 driver is one of the very best out there. Deeper face than the d2 allowing for additional shot and trajectory control. 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. This may be a dumb questions but what are the settings to make it setup the same as the 905r. Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release in. Apr 12, 2005 the titleist 905 driver is everything you would expect from a titliest driver. D3 is one of the few drivers that is less than the max 460cc.
Even when the club has not been hit perfect i am achieving a minimum of yards distance. With experience comes precision but too each their own, im glad the 907 d2 is my. Must apply your coupon code to your shopping cart for special savings. Unlike some other titanium drivers the sound and feel is solid rather than loud and brash. Trajectory of the 910 d2 on factory settings is a little lower and more penetrating than the 905r. I have typically played a taylormade driver but its time for an upgrade. It was also touted to have additional distance over the older 910d2. The titleist 907d2 is a multimaterial 460cc driver with an enhanced moment of. Also new to taylormade is the ytrack which has two weights allowing the user to customize the shot shape they would like to see.
It seems, very generally, that the 910 was a more accepted release than the 9 by the golfing public and perhaps even some of. The club maintains good forgiveness with excellent workability. I had a 905r x stiff the year before i stopped and loved that, and remember wanting the d2 but went with the ft tour due to ball trajectory. My short stint with the bridgestone 460 and now the sq tour lasted a month and a half.
For me, the 910s suited my eye better from the top. The titleist 9d2 driver is designed to combine speed with forgiveness for average golfers. Titleist drivers have always been widely recognized as a forgiving, good looking, solid feeling, overall high performing driver by many. Decision time titleist 917 d2 vs callaway epic vs taylormade m2 i went in for a driver and 3 wood fitting today at ted and daves here in calgary they do the fittings outdoors so you can see the flight and confirm via the radar. 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. It is as playable as the s2, r9 or any other club on the market. The 460cc head has a larger sweet spot than the other 905 drivers for more forgiveness and faster ball speeds across a larger area on the face. Jun 23, 2006 the 905r is not the most forgiving club out there with the highest moi. Donal takes a look at the titleist 905r driver while on a golfbidder dawn raid at killeen castle. The newest technology in this driver is the twistface which corrects its face angle on mishits to provide straighter and longer drives. The preorder fitting was after the surgery as well.
Like a lot of golfers who go for a fitting, samuel youn arrived to titleists. It has a very solid sound and the ball appears to have less spin and is longer then the 9. Paired with the proforce v2 shaft, the club ranks in the uppe r echelon of available drivers. I am currently using the titlest 905r driver and have for several years. Can you tell me the improvements and differences in the new 9 line vs the 905r. I have also hit the 910 and 9 and prefer this one over them in launch and control. 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. Jun 24, 2015 the titleist 915 d2 driver also delivers a high trajectory with more dynamic face closure compared to the titleist 915 d3 driver.
Having remembered that, i figure the d2 would be a good place to start. Take this for what it is, one guys opinion, but titleist has been lost in the driver doldrums the last several years. The d2 is very easy to play and favors a slight draw bias. Titleist 910 d2 driver the titleist 910 d2 driver delivers longer distance.