Correct setting 9 driver club fitting team titleist. 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. Like a lot of golfers who go for a fitting, samuel youn arrived to titleists. Player feedback did not require changes in settings, all 915 product started in current players 9 settings. 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.
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. The titleist 9 d2 driver does come with an adjustable hosel. Testing the titleist 915 d3 driver against the 9 d3 driver. No way to completely know until you hit it, and hopefully at. I have typically played a taylormade driver but its time for an upgrade. 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. 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. With a more traditional approach than the d2, the d3 comes with 440cc. Obviously there are lots of variables in each players swing but titleist will have huge amounts of data covering a wide range of situations.
Sep 18, 2016 titleist 917 v titleist 915 the methodology. Theres quite a bit of data on the web highlighting the increased driving distances that can be achieved using a 915 driver vs a 9 and also a 910. For this example, lets use the 915 performance fitting chart and a righthanded 9. If you bought a new titleist 9 d2 driver, you may be able to squeeze more distance out with fine tuning. This adapter fits both of right and left handed clubs and shafts with a. Some slight thinning of the arc tapering to the back gives the elongated look. 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.
Titleist hybrid surefit hosels adjust in 1 loft and lie increments. Have always loved titleist irons, but i could never hit their woods very well. So you bought an adjustable titleist driver, fairway wood or hybrid but dont know what the letters and numbers mean on the hosel. Titleist updates their 9 drivers with higher launch and lower spin. It appears that you were not fitted for this club and purchased it off the rack. Unfollow titleist 915 d2 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. The 460 cc, pearshaped driver features a rear sole weight that positions the center of gravity low. Golfwrx sent six members to the titleists oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. Been playing titleist drivers for the last 6 years love em. The golf monthly team places the new titleist 915 driver under the microscope to see whether it offers extra performance over last years titleist. After a substantial warmup involving some very unusual stretching, our anonymous big hitter hit five shots with the titleist.
I used to hit 80 percent fairways and average about. Clear cut d2 vs d3 player now due to the difference in spin 9 driver average 14 player sample. But just wanted some basic thoughts, opinions, or comments on titleist 9 and 915 drivers. Adjusting the hosel of a titleist 9 d2 driver 3balls blog. Oct 01, 2014 having always been a ping wood golfer. 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. 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. Titleist 915 drivers are still available in d3 and d2 models. 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. 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. Ts, 917, 915, 9 and 910 driver shafts are interchangeable. Personally, i would start at d4 adding a little loft on the d3.
Jul 11, 2016 youve just bought your titleist 915 d2 driver. 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. Worth a mention, while taylormade is pushing lowforward cg and the loft up message, titleist apparently wont be following along. Golfwrx sent six members to the titleist s oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. The club features an array of adjustable technology. At the time of its debut, it was considered titleists most playable and forgiving driver along with the tourlevel 9d3. Titleist surefit hosel adjustment guide sep 26, 2017. The main difference is i went from a stiff shaft to a regular. The 915 was a great driver with its improved spin numbers and faster ball speeds, but it is obvious that titleist really hit a home run designing the new 917 model. If we are trying to achieve maximum height and launch with this current headshaft combination, the appropriate setting would be a4. It was also touted to have additional distance over the older 910d2. Not sure what you mean, but, titliest sure fit, is designed only for titleist brand clubs, the driver sure fits, fits all models, but the 910 fairways and hyrbids do not fit the 9 915 917 if i am not mistaken, you need to check on that. The 915d2 appears ever so slightly more elongated than the 9d2 in shape but actually measures the same length.
The letters and numbers on the surefit hosel represent different settings you can adjust the club to. Clear cut d2 vs d3 player now due to the difference in spin. Players of all swing speeds and types are seeing great performance gains that are tough to achieve nowadays with the usga limits on clubheads. Dec 23, 2014 titleist has retained the simple, clean look of the top view of the driver. 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. The settings run from a1 to d4 with the above chart explaining what each setting does. Your best off going to a range and trying the different settings yourself, till you find one your happy with. By the end of 2012, 90 per cent of titleists staffers are expected to have switched a clear sign of a measurable performance boost. 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. Ts, 917, 915 and 9 fairway shafts are interchangeable. Additionally it features a new face called the radial speed face, high moi head design and the surefit tour hosel. I used to hit 80 percent fairways and average about 280 yards with my 910 driver.
Titleist drivers have always been widely recognized as a forgiving, good looking, solid feeling, overall high performing driver by many. 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. Golfmagic tested out both of the new titleist 915 d2 and titleist 915 d3 drivers under the watchful eye of titleist fitting. The titleist 9d2 driver is designed to combine speed with forgiveness for average golfers.
Oct 29, 2014 if you bought a new titleist 9 d2 driver, you may be able to squeeze more distance out with fine tuning. But keep in mind, its not fully adjustable like offerings from callaway or taylormade. 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. Testing the titleist 915 d3 driver against the 9 d3 driver titleist have just launched their latest driver, the 915. I had the 910 and now the 9 drivers skipping the 915. Aug 31, 2012 the titleist 9 d2 driver is a good improvement on the 910 version. I bought my current driver 4 years ago when my swing and game were in the dumpster. Results from the ultimate titleist driver fitting experience. Picked up the 915 d2 driver in the spring ive always play titleist drivers when i purchased a 9 ive noticed i was getting a lot of overspin which was making my draw into a hook so immediately went to 915 i was in line to purchase it probably one of the best titleist drivers ive ever had added about 20 yards to my drive and im hitting 90% of the fairways. But the advances in the 915 models should help your numbers improve. Testing the 16 settings of the titleist surefit hosel. Deeper face than the d2 allowing for additional shot and trajectory control. The centre of gravity has been lowered to reduce the spin on the ball and it is now the same launch and spin.
Since you are used to the d2 head size, the technological advances of the 915 d2 could and should help you all the way around. Titleists new 915s vs the old 9 driver andrew rice golf. The surefit hosel features a sleeve and ring, each with four settings. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver. To change the settings on the surefit tour hosel, you must first loosen the screw on top of the club head.
The titleist pro v1 golf ball was used and tee height was kept constant for each shot. Like the 910 and 9, the 915 features a glossy black crown and a black face. 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. The titleist 9 d2 driver is a good improvement on the 910 version. The 915 model made huge gains in both ball speed and spin reduction over its 9 predecessor. Nov 23, 2014 titleist have just launched their latest driver, the 915. But how do you adjust the driver to suit your ball flight. I hit 15 balls with my ping driver and then 15 with the 915 driver. I bought into getting a 9 driver and i wound up averaging about 280 yards and 80 percent fairways hit.
However the main difference between the two models is that the d2 has a 460cc head which will offer a little bit more forgiveness and a little draw. Titleist has retained the simple, clean look of the top view of the driver. 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, and love the latest and greatest. I just upgraded from a 9 d2 set to c3 to a 915 d2 set to d4 which is standard for a lefty.
What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the. 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. How to adjust the titleist 915 d2 driver 3balls blog. 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. Buy new and used titleist 915 d2 driver from the best golf shop. I am not a big believer in other peoples claims about accuracy and added distance. 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. I am hitting the ball further and in the fairway with the regular. Dec 04, 2014 titleist 915 d2 driver handicap testing. The 9, like the 910 and 909 and others before it, has a great sound at impact.
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