The 915 d3 driver is the smaller 440cc head, although it does not look at compact as previous models, which i prefer. The d3 was a little more hollow at impact than the d2. 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. The feel and sound at impact is impressive as is the overall look. Driver titleist 915 d2 drivers titleist golfbidder. The higher pitched crash is gone and the 917 sounds more like you expect a traditional titleist. 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. 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. 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. However, the acoustics of the titleist drivers 917 d2 and 917 d3 will make old school players happy, as they sound relatively quiet, with a solid and rather metallic character. This unique system delivers the most precise fit available today.
The titleist 9d3 driver produces a powerful sound at impact and offers added control over previous versions for more fairway drives. Will the new d2 and d3 915 heads out perform the previous. Titleist offers an extensive selection of shafts, grips, specifications and other customization options to help you perform to your potential. Golf monthly digital editor neil tappin gives the new titleist 915 driver its first test. The titleist 915 d3 driver is a lower launching, deeper faced, more compact driver that has great feel and control. Titleist s best driver yet titleist doesnt rush drivers to the market, but has a calculated plan to introduce a better driver every 2 years, they spend that time making improvements over the previous model. The 910 wasnt bad and the 9, though a little sharper sounding, was still tolerable, but the 915 thus far in the sound department just isnt my cup of tea. They have increased speed and lowered spin without sacrificing moi or forgiveness and believe theyre the first to get that combination right. Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release. Im just curious if there is a breaking in period for the golf club. 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. The numbers, however, were drastically better with the 915 driver. The proprietary active recoil channel, a long, wide and deep sole channel that actively flexes at impact. The 915 definitely showed in improvement in distance due to less spin, although launch angle was not different.
Sep 18, 2016 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. 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. Ive been a mid spin player for a while now and just couldnt get into a titleist driver as much as i wanted to. The titleist 915 d3 driver is a low launching, low spinning driver with great feel. With a 460cc pear profile providing confidence and stability, the 915d2 delivers higher trajectory and. A reputable brand, titleist has headquarters located in fairhaven, massachusetts. Used titleist 915d2 driver in bargain condition titleist 915d2 driver.
This driver goes back to the old, crisp, pleasing sound at impact. A high performance, 445cc, classic pearshaped driver that produces mid launch with mediumlow spin. Titleist 915 drivers are still available in d3 and d2 models. The guys at titleist have outdone themselves this time.
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 titleist 915 series driver is the most innovative and exciting release from titliest in more than a decade. The 910 drivers deliver total performance with improvements in flight, fit, looks, feel and sound. Would titleists newest drivers help our members hit longer. The head of this club is designed for maximum workability with no ball flight bias under the standard setting.
The wide sole channel delivers more distance by actively flexing at impact to launch the. Jan 19, 2015 the titleist 915d3 driver is a nice blend of forgiveness, performance, and playability from a classic golf brand with a focus on modern performance. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the. I like the driver and love titleist clubs, but the sound is just too loud for me. Titleists best driver yet titleist doesnt rush drivers to the market, but has a calculated plan to introduce a better driver every 2 years, they spend that time making improvements over the previous model. I had to look this up to see if i was the only one with the tingy sound issue. Titleist 915d4 drivers, released in 2015, features a forward surefit weight directly behind the channel for lower spin than 915d2 and 915d3. One change that is very noticeable is the impact sound which is much improved on the 915. I am actually going on my third 915 driver, 1 d3 and 2 d4s i know i have a real problem.
Titleist 9d3 driver golf club for sale online ebay. Used titleist 915d3 driver in bargain condition titleist 915d3 driver. Buy new and used titleist 915 d2 driver from the best golf shop. Titleist drivers have always been widely recognized as a forgiving, good looking, solid feeling, overall high performing driver by many. The 915 model made huge gains in both ball speed and spin reduction over its 9 predecessor. I am actually going on my third 915 driver, 1 d3 and 2 d4s i know i. 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. There has been a lot of speculation about the new 915 titleist driver, fairway woods and hybrid, heres the results of our testing. That is what drew me to your drivers way back in the 975 days. On the downside the sound was a bit more hollow and higher pitched than before at impact. I had the 9 and 915 d3 driver, as well as the 910 and 915 fw and hybs i noticed no difference in distance between any of them, and i preferred the sound of the 910hf and the 9d3 they may have improved spinforgiveness with each model, but not in a drastic enough way to notice in oncourse difference. The wide sole channel delivers more distance by actively flexing at impact to launch the ball off the face with higher speed and lower spin.
All of these features combine to make the titleist 9d3 a desirable addition to a golf set. Titleist 915d4 drivers, released in 2015, features a forward surefit weight. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver, setting up a battle of. Titleist 915 driver distance without compromise golf link. The titleist 9d3 driver produces a powerful sound at impact and offers added control over. The 915 d3 utilizes a 440cc head for flight control and a deeper face which creates lower spin rates and great workability.
The release was also very timely with jordan spieth winning back to back tournaments with the driver. For me, the 915 was a great driver and was up there with everything else on the market for performance. Ive been a mid spin player for a while now and just couldnt get into a titleist driver as much as i. 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. One thing that we noticed straight away was the difference in sound.
Titleists new 915s vs the old 9 driver andrew rice golf. Tthe results of our independent testing of the 915 titleist driver, fairway woods and hybrid and we answer is it really the latest in distance technology. The higher pitched crash is gone and the 917 sounds more like you expect a traditional titleist driver to with a more solid, lower sounding smash. Titleist drivers have always been widely recognized as a forgiving, good looking, solid feeling, overall high performing driver by. At impact, you can really feel where you made contact, and the face feels. Buy new and used titleist 915 d3 driver from the best golf shop. Dec 23, 2014 the 915 definitely showed in improvement in distance due to less spin, although launch angle was not different. 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. Each time thinking i can get used to the sound and feel. Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release in over a decade. 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.
Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver. A nice added bonus in the 915 driver series in the inclusion of the much acclaimed aldila rogue shafts in the stock lineup. I had the 9 and 915 d3 driver, as well as the 910 and 915 fw and hybs i noticed no difference in distance between any of them, and i preferred the sound of the 910hf and the 9d3. The ping was nice but the sound still kills and not in a. 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. Its innovation focused and damned if it doesnt have me genuinely excited about a new titleist driver for the first time in a decade. Inevitably, i end up unable to adjust and go back to something else. View the custom options book shaft performance guide. Titleist believes the new 915 drivers are a gamechanger. I am a lifelong titleist driver user and i just can not get used to the sound and feel of the 915 series. The titleist 915 d2 driver is equipped with a titleists surefit tour hosel that allows for 16 different loft and lie combinations. Does it go away after awhile or do you just have to get used to to. My test consisted of hitting seven pro v1x balls with markings per club in random order for a series of four test runs. Titleist introduces new 915 drivers, fairways and hybrids.
For a titleist, it was slightly louder, but not in a bad way. The forgiveness is surprising, as titleist drivers are, historically speaking, not very forgiving and high spinning. 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. The ease of use is a benefit of the titleist driver, and it will help you go long and straight on impact. 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. Golfwrx sent six members to the titleists oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. Interesting that i hit longer shots with a driver shorter in shaft length. New titleist 915 drivers, built for distance without compromise, are designed using patented active recoil channel technology to produce.
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