Golfspy_CG2 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Pre Orders are now available for the TS1, the first driver Titleist has introduced for for moderate swing speeds. It will be interesting to see if this moves any player who has said, "I'm not good enough to play Titleist" into trying it's drivers. The TS1 driver is an ultra lightweight product to help moderate swing players generate more distance. We believe TS1 will attract an entirely new audience of golfers into our club line. These golfers have always wanted to play Titleist, but perhaps felt they weren't good enough. Now they'll experience a Titleist driver that really performs for them! GolfSpy_APH, THEZIPR23, perseveringgolfer and 5 others 8 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Very interesting ! I can see several of our old coots following this one Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 19 minutes ago, ole gray said: Very interesting ! I can see several of our old coots following this one Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Exactly!! I think we have a great number of members that this would be a great Forum Testing opportunity for. I'm not saying it will happen. But it won't be for lack of trying JohnSmalls, TR1PTIK, Mr_Theoo and 1 other 3 1 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian A Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Seems interesting, this is a step in the right direction for getting he average player thinking they can play Titliest M. Parsons 1 Quote Driver: G425 9* Hzrdus Smoke Green Small batch 6.5 70g Fairway Wood: Cobra Radspeed Big 3 Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Hybrid: Cobra Aerojet 5 Wood Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Irons: T200 (4-AW) AMT Black Stiff Shafts Wedges: Tour Rack 56* 60* Putter: Scotty Cameron Golo 5 Right Handed Pittsburgh, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Nice to see them bring out something with more forgiveness and help than the ts2. I’m sure some will knock them as they do ping when a release comes out mid season or after the initial release of the line but this gives them something to get golfers interested in the brand mid release and as those of us in colder temps start getting into the swing of things another option to get dialed in at onset of the season M. Parsons 1 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Seems like a bold move for Titleist to offer 4 different drivers at retail. I do think it's a good idea to give the average golfer and slower speed players a better option than TS2, but I'm curious to see how they adjust production numbers to prevent serious overstock of some models like we've seen in the past from other OEMs. Regardless of all that though, the message seems clear. Titleist is tired of Taylormade and Callaway grabbing so much attention for their clubs and balls. Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Golfspy_CG2 said: Exactly!! I think we have a great number of members that this would be a great Forum Testing opportunity for. I'm not saying it will happen. But it won't be for lack of trying Well since you are officially an old coot, it would be right up your alley too bossman Golfspy_CG2 1 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoCoatsOfWax Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I agree it is a good move by Titleist. Hopefully other club makers will follow suit depending on how each manufacturer define moderate swing speeds. I look forward to seeing test results given the 45.75" standard length. M. Parsons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay0808 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Does anyone know if this is the most drivers Titleist has offered at once? Maybe not? Quote In my bag: Driver: Rogue ST Triple Diamond LS 10.5* (set to 9.5) UST Lin-Q Gunmetal 6f5 Wood: Tsi2 15* Project X RDX Black 70 6.5 Hybrids: King Utility 19.5* Diamana Tensei White Pro 90TX Irons: Cobra King Tour MIM 4-PW Dynamic Gold 120 X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 3 50*, 54*, 58* Tour Issue S400 Putter: Nashville Z1C 34" Ball: Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Just now, jayjay0808 said: Does anyone know if this is the most drivers Titleist has offered at once? Maybe not? I think it has to be, especially once the TS4 is out as well. Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Now we just need the TS5, a 400cc option, and TS6 a 380cc, TS7... maybe a TS8 and 9 too. M. Parsons, silver & black and JohnSmalls 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay0808 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said: I think it has to be, especially once the TS4 is out as well. Wow, for a company that stood by its traditional model maybe they found a space in the industry that they were lacking. Very much like a swing speed based driver offering. Lower or moderate in TS1, Average in TS2, Average to Higher in TS3, and Gorilla in TS4 Golfspy_CG2 and JohnSmalls 2 Quote In my bag: Driver: Rogue ST Triple Diamond LS 10.5* (set to 9.5) UST Lin-Q Gunmetal 6f5 Wood: Tsi2 15* Project X RDX Black 70 6.5 Hybrids: King Utility 19.5* Diamana Tensei White Pro 90TX Irons: Cobra King Tour MIM 4-PW Dynamic Gold 120 X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 3 50*, 54*, 58* Tour Issue S400 Putter: Nashville Z1C 34" Ball: Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 7 minutes ago, jayjay0808 said: Does anyone know if this is the most drivers Titleist has offered at once? Maybe not? I believe it is. Most I can recall them ever having at one time from the same family of drivers is 3. Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, jayjay0808 said: Wow, for a company that stood by its traditional model maybe they found a space in the industry that they were lacking. Very much like a swing speed based driver offering. Lower or moderate in TS1, Average in TS2, Average to Higher in TS3, and Gorilla in TS4 You know two things came to mind immediatelyu when I saw that release this morning. 1) how they commented upon the first TS release that they made no bones about it, they had been losing the LM battle in big box stores to Callaway and others. 2) That now being a public company, they are probably under more pressure to perform in all categories than just balls, and have outside eyes on them for the first time. JohnSmalls and TR1PTIK 2 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 8 hours ago, TR1PTIK said: Seems like a bold move for Titleist to offer 4 different drivers at retail. I do think it's a good idea to give the average golfer and slower speed players a better option than TS2, but I'm curious to see how they adjust production numbers to prevent serious overstock of some models like we've seen in the past from other OEMs. Regardless of all that though, the message seems clear. Titleist is tired of Taylormade and Callaway grabbing so much attention for their clubs and balls. Titleist has never had an issue with overstocking shops like TM did and somewhat still do and Callaway kind of does. 5 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said: You know two things came to mind immediatelyu when I saw that release this morning. 1) how they commented upon the first TS release that they made no bones about it, they had been losing the LM battle in big box stores to Callaway and others. 2) That now being a public company, they are probably under more pressure to perform in all categories than just balls, and have outside eyes on them for the first time. The first point is spot on. They still believe their drivers perform great and in many cases outperform the other brands when properly fit and they still push that but knowing the vast majority of golfers don’t get fit and go hit some balls and the club that gives them the longest number they buy they needed to fix that Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bens197 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I love how Titleist has adapted to the market. Demand truly runs the show. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Titleist TSi3 Fujikura Speeder NX Blue 60X TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100 Vokey SM8 50, SM9 54 & 60 Nippon Modus 3 120s L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5* Srixon Z-Star XV Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges… https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/ Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbtrsc Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Wow, 40-45 gram shafts, at almost 46" length... Quote ------------------------------ Driver: Titleist TSr2 11 - UST Helium 5F3 Fairway: Titleist TS2 16.5 and 21 - Evenflow Riptide CB R Irons: Titleist U505 4U and T300 5-GW - Aerotech SteelFiber i80 R Wedges: Cleveland Black RTX ZipCore 54 and Full Face 58 - True Temper Dynamic Gold Wedge Putter: Odyssey TriHot 5K TripleWide Bag: Titleist 15 Cart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgie Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 This is right in my wheelhouse when I compare it to my XXIO X driver. Same length and shaft weight. 3 drivers have failed to beat the XXIO this year, will this be the 4th?Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Wedgie Driver - XXIO X Driver 9.5 - Launcher Turbo 2 hybrid - F9 One Length 3-L - ER 1.2 Top Flite Gamer Play Right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gchester33 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 This seems genius by Titleist. Most golfers at the superstore or galaxy aren't interested in trying out the XXIO or Wilson or Tour Edge, but if they can get the same lightweight benefits of those drivers and still have a Titleist in their bag they're gonna hop right on that. I'm impressed. Quote Driver: Callaway Rogue - Project X HZRDUS Yellow, 6.0, 63g Fairway: Callaway Epic 3 wood, Rogue MAX stiff, 75g 4-6 Iron: Mizuno JPX-850 - Project X 5.5 7-PW: Mizuno JPX-850 Forged - Project X 5.5 Wedges: Mizuno MP-T5 (50, 54), Ping Glide 2.0 Stealth 60 ES Putter: Odyssey Marxman, Currently tested and kept Golf Pride Tour SNSR Contour Pro 140cc grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosox04 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Spoke to a friend that is a Titleist fitter, and either June or July he will be going to golf courses to do fittings for Titleist staffers with new irons. Didn't tell me anything about them, just that they were coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 13 minutes ago, Bosox04 said: Spoke to a friend that is a Titleist fitter, and either June or July he will be going to golf courses to do fittings for Titleist staffers with new irons. Didn't tell me anything about them, just that they were coming. Most likely it will be the Travelers in CT after the US Open, this is a tournament and timeframe that Titleist has used in the past for tour seeding, with retail release coming in September. Although based on the hybrid and utility iron news of today, it's not impossible they move the time frame up a bit. TR1PTIK 1 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Golfspy_CG2 said: Most likely it will be the Travelers in CT after the US Open, this is a tournament and timeframe that Titleist has used in the past for tour seeding, with retail release coming in September. Although based on the hybrid and utility iron news of today, it's not impossible they move the time frame up a bit. They introduced the drivers at the US Open last year and I wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t see the new irons and maybe the ts1 there although not sure the pga is the market audience for ts1 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogginBullfish Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Prototype TS hybrids and utility irons are seeing the light of day at the Memorial this weekend.Sent from my Pixel 2 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote DRIVER PXG 0811XF GEN4 (10.5°) FAIRWAY WOODS PXG 0341XF GEN4 (16°) HYBRIDS PXG 0317XF GEN4 (19°), PXG 0317X GEN4 (22°) IRONS PXG 0311T GEN3 (5 - 9) WEDGES TAYLORMADE MG3 (45°, 50°, 55° TW Grind, 60° TW Grind) PUTTER PXG BATTLE READY ONE & DONE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Just spent about 30 minutes on the Trackman outside with a M6 12.0 loft Evevnflow Sr. Shaft. Swing speed averaged right at 84.3. So sounds like the TS1 will be right up my alley. Looking forward to it coming in in a couple weeks. On another note, the M6 was really good on some mishits. It actually surprised me, i had a couple very solid hell strikes and the ball never wavered off line right down the left center of the fairway, might have lost 5 to 10 yards of carry. I had chalked TwistFace up to a gimmick. But perhaps it's real. MDGolfHacker, JohnSmalls and tony@CIC 3 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfinnut Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 On 5/22/2019 at 9:36 AM, Golfspy_CG2 said: Exactly!! I think we have a great number of members that this would be a great Forum Testing opportunity for. I'm not saying it will happen. But it won't be for lack of trying You going to give up your Ping for this?? tony@CIC 1 Quote WITB: Do I like Titleist or what? Driver: TSR3 9* UST Mamiya Proto LIN-Q Blue Fairways: TSi2 UST Mamiya LIN-Q Blue 13.5* Driving Iron: U500 17* Blue Ventus HB Velocore Irons: T350 4 & 5, T200 6 - PW UST Mamiya Recoil Dart F4 105g Wedges: SM9 48*, SM9 52*, SM8 56* Modus Tour Wedge Putter: Newport 2 w/ Garsen Ultimate grip Ball: *ProV1 Left Dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, golfinnut said: You going to give up your Ping for this?? Definitely Not. It'll just be something nice to sit in the extra bag, and take out now and then. Unless it magically gives me 20 more yards then, we might be talking. But I know enough that at my SS the distance is pretty much maxed out. Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfinnut Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said: Definitely Not. It'll just be something nice to sit in the extra bag, and take out now and then. Unless it magically gives me 20 more yards then, we might be talking. But I know enough that at my SS the distance is pretty much maxed out. What if it gives you better dispersion? Quote WITB: Do I like Titleist or what? Driver: TSR3 9* UST Mamiya Proto LIN-Q Blue Fairways: TSi2 UST Mamiya LIN-Q Blue 13.5* Driving Iron: U500 17* Blue Ventus HB Velocore Irons: T350 4 & 5, T200 6 - PW UST Mamiya Recoil Dart F4 105g Wedges: SM9 48*, SM9 52*, SM8 56* Modus Tour Wedge Putter: Newport 2 w/ Garsen Ultimate grip Ball: *ProV1 Left Dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perseveringgolfer Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 18 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said: So sounds like the TS1 will be right up my alley. Looking forward to it coming in in a couple weeks. I'm at a Titleist Demo day this Friday, I was hoping this would be there but maybe not if it's a few weeks away from release. Dang! Quote Driver Awaiting NEW Driver (after 10 yrs) 4 Wood Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead plus 4+ Callaway shaft in 'Firm' flex Hybrid Titleist 910H 19* Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S' Irons Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S' Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54* KBS Tour in 'R' Putter 'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 So it's heeeeerrrre!! The highly anticipated----well by me anyway TS1 driver. Touted for Slow swing speeds--85 mph range--Titleist's has gone all in with this awesome looking and feeling driver to deliver a bit more club head speed. It has reduced the head weight to 275 grams from 300'ish range of the TS2. Also the Fubuki 45g shaft and lighter grip by I believe 20 grams. In my configuration I went even more--old slow swinger style--For the first time in my life, i ordered a Senior flex shaft. I had hit a senior flex at the PING demo day a couple months ago and really liked the feel of the shaft "whipping" through impact. But alas I already had my G410 plus in R in hand. So what time better than when a driver that is touting being as light as possible, than to try the Sr. flex in it. So vitals: 10.5 loft, almost went with 12, but figured it can be lofted up if I need to. Fubuki 45g A (Sr) MV Series shaft 45.75" which is equal to the G410+ BTW The driver does not have moveable weights ala the G410, but does have some internal draw weighting, and a weight in the back center of the sole, to promote a higher flight. I wrote some yesterday in the what did you buy thread, about my short initial testing on the SC200. The upshot was I picked on the low side of 4 MPH in clubspeed and on a couple occasions over 7 and 8 mph. Also to me one of the most impressive things, was the ball flight. It was a very high flight that took very little effort to obtain. I think this along with the extra MPH no doubt played a factor in the 8 to 10 yards more carry I was seeing over the G410 even with a bit less of a smash factor (according to the SC200) the couple that I did equal the 143 range of smash factor carried 15 or more yards. Also the two other nice things I noticed. The sound, while I don't have a problem with the G410 sound as some do, the TS1 has a distinctly Titleist crack to it. While I'm sure it absolutely does not, but the sound makes it seems like it adds another 10 yards itself....HA The other thing was what appeared to be a good 25 yards of roll out. Now some of this can be attributed to the firm turf we have right now, due to any real significant rainfall the past week. Well there will be more to come, especially with trackman numbers and real round updates. But this could really be a very viable option for those slower swing speed players, who want to maybe get out of the mid 80's and into the low 90's at the least. One final note, our superintendent stopped by....Initially to see who was on the side of the course that was supposed to be closed in anticiation of a shotgun start going out in about an hour. When he saw it was me, and saw the LM and multiple clubs and sleeves of balls on the tee box, he just laughed and said....What now? Well he is a very good driver of the ball, and has a rock solid 94-95 mph swing,. His first two swings with it registered 98 mph and 239 yards of carry, compared to his usual 225 or so with his M6. Even with the A flex shaft, he was able to control it and all four shots he hit, were dead straight with a nice high flight. So that is said, to say this may not only be good for the mid 80's crowd, but even those in the 90's who want a few more MPH should give it a look as well maybe with an R or S shaft though. golfinnut, MDGolfHacker, JohnSmalls and 6 others 9 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 So it's heeeeerrrre!! The highly anticipated----well by me anyway TS1 driver. Touted for Slow swing speeds--85 mph range--Titleist's has gone all in with this awesome looking and feeling driver to deliver a bit more club head speed. It has reduced the head weight to 275 grams from 300'ish range of the TS2. Also the Fubuki 45g shaft and lighter grip by I believe 20 grams. In my configuration I went even more--old slow swinger style--For the first time in my life, i ordered a Senior flex shaft. I had hit a senior flex at the PING demo day a couple months ago and really liked the feel of the shaft "whipping" through impact. But alas I already had my G410 plus in R in hand. So what time better than when a driver that is touting being as light as possible, than to try the Sr. flex in it. So vitals: 10.5 loft, almost went with 12, but figured it can be lofted up if I need to. Fubuki 45g A (Sr) MV Series shaft 45.75" which is equal to the G410+ BTW The driver does not have moveable weights ala the G410, but does have some internal draw weighting, and a weight in the back center of the sole, to promote a higher flight. I wrote some yesterday in the what did you buy thread, about my short initial testing on the SC200. The upshot was I picked on the low side of 4 MPH in clubspeed and on a couple occasions over 7 and 8 mph. Also to me one of the most impressive things, was the ball flight. It was a very high flight that took very little effort to obtain. I think this along with the extra MPH no doubt played a factor in the 8 to 10 yards more carry I was seeing over the G410 even with a bit less of a smash factor (according to the SC200) the couple that I did equal the 143 range of smash factor carried 15 or more yards. Also the two other nice things I noticed. The sound, while I don't have a problem with the G410 sound as some do, the TS1 has a distinctly Titleist crack to it. While I'm sure it absolutely does not, but the sound makes it seems like it adds another 10 yards itself....HA The other thing was what appeared to be a good 25 yards of roll out. Now some of this can be attributed to the firm turf we have right now, due to any real significant rainfall the past week. Well there will be more to come, especially with trackman numbers and real round updates. But this could really be a very viable option for those slower swing speed players, who want to maybe get out of the mid 80's and into the low 90's at the least. One final note, our superintendent stopped by....Initially to see who was on the side of the course that was supposed to be closed in anticiation of a shotgun start going out in about an hour. When he saw it was me, and saw the LM and multiple clubs and sleeves of balls on the tee box, he just laughed and said....What now? Well he is a very good driver of the ball, and has a rock solid 94-95 mph swing,. His first two swings with it registered 98 mph and 239 yards of carry, compared to his usual 225 or so with his M6. Even with the A flex shaft, he was able to control it and all four shots he hit, were dead straight with a nice high flight. So that is said, to say this may not only be good for the mid 80's crowd, but even those in the 90's who want a few more MPH should give it a look as well maybe with an R or S shaft though. Man this is one sharp looking driver! I’m going back to senior flex with my driver soon Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy JohnSmalls 1 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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