It really comes down to preference on look and feel. The 460cc pear profile provides confidence and stability. 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. My test consisted of hitting seven pro v1x balls with markings per club in random order for a series of four test runs. While we still think the john deere is the best bet for when titleist will start officially spreading pics of their 915 drivers, the new models made their appearance on the. Titleist would have built both at a swing weight of d2d3 unless otherwise specified. Workable and forgiving, the titleist 915d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control. 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. The 915d2 is larger at 460cc than its d3 counterpart, with a pearshaped profile. Those who want a bit more finetuning can opt for the ts3 driver. The 440cc deep face pear profile provides confidence. Titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. The larger head means that the cg is a little further back and therefore this is the higher spinning head, even though it spins it around 100200 rpm less than the previous 915 d2. Also, i prefer the sound and feel of the 910 over the 915.
Compared to the 9 d2, the 915 spins the ball around 115 rpm less for an. Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver austads golf the leader in golf. 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. If youre playing a titleist driver now, youre likely using one of the last two releases, the 910 or 9. Titleist 915 d3 driver titleist drivers golfbidder. It comes with a solid yet muted sound which is highly impacted by the metallic note. But how do you adjust the driver to suit your ball flight. I added about 10 15 yards in the air with a nice roll and with a nice high launch. If we look back at titleist drivers we can see the drivers were not forgiving and high spinning at times. I was a fan of the 917 driver and had it in my bag for a while. This driver has already seen success on tour with jordan spieth 915d2 winning the recent australian open and hero world challenge and their other top players having the d2 jimmy walker, bill haas or d3 adam scott in the bag. Even amongst titleist loyalists, the 915 d2 is more popular.
Couple arc with a new radial speed face and the 915 d2 and d3 drivers present you with a much more forgiving titleist driver than before. Clear cut d2 vs d3 player now due to the difference in spin. 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. Jul 11, 2016 youve just bought your titleist 915 d2 driver. Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver october 20, 2016 sara rubin comments the titleist 917 drivers are officially here and the latest iteration of titleists awardwinning wood line is nothing short of awesome. The titleist 915 d3 driver is a lower launching, deeper faced, more compact driver that has great feel and control. Jun 17, 2015 titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. The titleist 917 drivers are officially here and the latest iteration of titleists awardwinning wood line is. After a substantial warmup involving some very unusual stretching, our anonymous big hitter hit five shots with the titleist. The titleist 915d2 driver features the new active recoil channel arc which is a side sole channel the delivers more distance by actively.
The 915s classic shape masks sophisticated technology. Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver austads golf the leader. This allows the 915d2 to be even more forgiving off the tee with a greater moment of inertia moi. Channels or slots are nothing new to drivers, of course, but titleists active. The 917 d2 on average spun about 400 rpm less than the 915 d2. The titleist 915 d2 driver also delivers a high trajectory with more dynamic face closure compared to the titleist 915 d3 driver. I suggest you lighten shaft go with d3 and take a lesson on how to work the driver. Launch and spin characteristics are said to be improved for greater distance with the 915. I was excited to see if there are any positive changes with the new line. Oct 08, 2014 couple arc with a new radial speed face and the 915 d2 and d3 drivers present you with a much more forgiving titleist driver than before. The titleist 915 d2 driver has a clubhead size of 460cc for maximum forgiveness and distance.
The d2s at least on the prior models are the 460cc heads while the d3s are usually a bit smaller and more traditional shaped heads. Sep 18, 2016 titleist 917 v titleist 915 the methodology. The strength of the 915d2 driver is its ability to create more ball speed on mishits. Titleist 915 d3 driver 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. Testing the titleist 917 d3 driver against the 915 d3 driver. 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. The club features an array of adjustable technology.
Like every new driver the claim is that its better. Nov 21, 2014 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. 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. So, last week, to put these claims to the test we compared a 917d3 against a 915d3. After a substantial warmup involving some very unusual stretching, our anonymous big hitter hit five shots with the titleist 915 d2 driver, then. The 440cc deep face pear profile provides confidence to manage your trajectory and produces a lower flight and less spin versus d2.
The 915 sees the continued use of the surefit system, which allows the golfer to alter the loft and face angle of the club. Oct 01, 2014 having always been a ping wood golfer. The active recoil channel also helps a huge amount on low on the face contacts shots, so it does help retain ball speed for the much lower on the face shots. I have that shaft in a 816 h1 25 set to 24 and it is. Been playing titleist drivers for the last 6 years love em. 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. I hit 15 balls with my ping driver and then 15 with the 915 driver. The 440cc deepface pear profile provides confidence to manage your trajectory, so the 915d3. The clubhead has a pear shape design to provide confidence and stability. With a more traditional approach than the d2, the d3 comes with 440cc. Another data point that really jumps out is the increase in ball speed the 917 gained. The 915 retains two head designs the d2 is 460cc with a full pear profile and more draw bias, while the d3 is the deepfaced, lower spinning 440cc head with less draw bias. The 915 drivers are surprisingly long on mishits, especially the 915d2.
Titleist s wide variety of lofts, two distinct heads and impressive array of premium stock shafts makes fitting easy. At the end of the day, these titleist drivers are good for some players, but have proven less than optimal for a majority of players. 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. Workable and forgiving, the 915d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control. Dec 23, 2014 like the 9 series, the 915 comes in two different models the larger, more slightly more forgiving d2 and the smaller, slightly more workable d3. Being part of the 915 series from titleist, the d4 driver comes fully packed with the latest and greatest proprietary technologies of the company, such as the ultrahot face with the active recoil channel, the radial speed face, the surefit. Both also feature titleists surefit hosel, which allows for independent loft and lie adjustability. I have been playing the d3 heads since i like the way it looks at address. Like every new driver the claim is that its better, longer and straighter then the previous one. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver. Offcenter hits should feel better and do much better. Golfwrx sent six members to the titleists oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. The 915d3 is slightly smaller at 440cc than the 915d2 and has a. Titleist 915 d2 and d3 drivers both have the active recoil channel but produce different launch and spin characteristics.
You will be surprised how easy the d3 can be to fade and draw on command. Titleist 915 drivers are still available in d3 and d2 models. About the same distance between the 915 and 910, but a bit more accurate with the 910 and the 910 is easier for me to work the bsll. Titleist have just launched their latest driver, the 917. The new 915 d2 and 915 d3 drivers feature a deep, wide cutout known as an active recoil channel arc on the sole behind the leading edge, which. 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.
Features and benefits of the titleist 915 d3 driver. Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver october 20, 2016 sara rubin comments the titleist 917 drivers are officially here and the latest iteration of titleists awardwinning wood line is nothing short of. Jun 24, 2015 the titleist 915 d2 driver has a clubhead size of 460cc for maximum forgiveness and distance. It resulted in the lowest cg ever in a titleist driver. I gained 12 yards consistently over my 9 d2 and was fitted into the 915 d3 with the stock aldila rogue shaft. Along the same lines, the 917 d3 spun about 350 rpm less than the 915 d3. The 915d2 also promotes slightly higher ball flight than the 915d3, but titleist makes it easy to dial in the correct specs for your swing with the surefit tour hosel.
The radial speed face is a high speed face insert that. Best of all, the 917 drivers accomplish this weighting jujitsu without touching the classic look, sound and feel of a titleist driver. Titleist 915 d2 and d3 drivers use an active recoil channel to. Have always loved titleist irons, but i could never hit their woods very well. Recently bought the 915 d3 and have made many comparison using the same shaftbetween the 910 and 915. Apr 12, 2016 the 915 retains two head designs the d2 is 460cc with a full pear profile and more draw bias, while the d3 is the deepfaced, lower spinning 440cc head with less draw bias and a lower trajectory.
How to adjust the titleist 915 d2 driver 3balls blog. 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 440cc deepface pear profile provides confidence to manage your trajectory, so the 915d3 produces a lower flight and less spin versus the 915d2. The first thing you will likely be impressed by when hitting the titleist 917 d2 and d3 drivers is the improved feel, and a completely new sound. The d2 s at least on the prior models are the 460cc heads while the d3 s are usually a bit smaller and more traditional shaped heads. The titleist 915d3 driver provides a workable, lower spin option for players that want a lower, more controllable ball flight. I used the d2 for half a season and it is very similar to d3 but the d3 is just that much better. It comes with a solid yet muted sound which is highly impacted by the. 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.
Nov 01, 2016 titleist have just launched their latest driver, the 917. 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. 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. So the ts2 is very much a grip it and rip it driver no nonsense, simple and seriously fast off the face. Jan 19, 2015 this driver has been out for quite some time and has not gained too much ground in the retail space. Sep 18, 2018 it resulted in the lowest cg ever in a titleist driver. Maybe a little louder than what you think of as titleist, but a mellow. I had the 9 and 915 d3 driver, as well as the 910 and 915 fw and hybs.
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