Popular Post CB Lobo 4 Life Posted June 4 Popular Post Share Posted June 4 The one thing (Outside the new TM driver) I have been waiting for the most this year was to hear about/see the new Titleist drivers. I gamed and still do on occasion the TSR3 and I absolutely love it! So, in my excitement, I heard yesterday Titleist released their newest model on tour. Imagine my shock when, at first appearance, I could not help but feel dismayed. The looks to me are nothing short of bland...I can't give a full description as to why, but I do not like the weird matte-glossy look. The classic design Titleist has kept to in the past has given way to a contemporary mashup of Cobra matte finishes mixed with Callaway's love of gloss, and needless to say, I am not a fan. I do not doubt that the performance is phenomenal. Will I be honest and say I will also try it out when released to the public? Yes, I most certainly will. However, I can't overcome how much I dislike the new look. Sure, Titleist probably does not care about some dude in northern AZ's opinion, but I am troubled that the release I have been most looking for has left me nothing short of deflated. Let me know what you all think. If you have yet to see the models that have been released, see the link below. https://golf.com/gear/drivers/titleist-gt-drivers-memorial-tournament/ Mike10487, ryan.mzzz, frazzman80 and 8 others 11 Quote DRIVER - TSR3 9* Ventus TR Blue TX 70g, 3 WOOD - TSR3 15* Ventus TR Red TX 80g, 5 WOOD - TSR3 18* Ventus Blue VC TX 90g IRONS - ZX7 MKII (5, 6, & 7), Z Forged (8, 9, &PW) WEDGES - SM9 50* D Grind, 54* D Grind, & 60* M Grind PUTTER - Spider Tour 36", SuperStroke ZENERGY XL TOUR 3.0+ w/50g counterbalance weight BALL - Maxfli Tour X, TP5x, & Tour B X (Testing) Home Course: Snowflake Municipal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM01 Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 It looks like a titleist driver. I don’t think it looks that bad and I typically don’t care what the sole of the driver looks like unless it some of the weird stuff Wilson put out. I almost put a j815 driver in the bag and wasn’t a fan of the look. I pay more attention to the look of irons than I do drivers CB Lobo 4 Life, Mike10487, tigerpill and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GolfSpy_BNG Posted June 4 Popular Post Share Posted June 4 I personally think they look good and the weight forward in the GT3 is a welcome sight. Also from pictures it looks like the gt2 has been slightly tweaked and maybe a deeper face than the tsr2. I shared this in our staff conversation but I was hoping for this when I heard rumblings early in the year. GT1- 10k moi GT2- Larger more forgiving GT4 with weights forward and back GT3- weight forward and left to right GT4- small and super low spin weight front and back. This would have been my ideal range bama no 1, SirPrised, bens197 and 7 others 10 Quote What is in my Ghost MGS anyday Maverick or Jones MyGolfSpy bag Driver: Callaway Smoke AI TD Max 8.5* with an Aretera Alpha One Blue 55/4 shaft @ 44.75” or GD VF 5s @45” Fairway: F85 3 wood with a XPhplexx Agera X @ 42.5” F85 5 wood with a UST Elements Chrome 7F5 @ 41.5" TSR2 7 wood shaft TBD Driving Iron: Rapture 2-Iron Irons: P790 Aged Copper 4-PW with Steelfiber I95 R Wedges: T22 copper 50* and 54* with Steelfiber 95 S Putter: 2024 Phantom 5.5 @ 34” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hall Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 I’m not opposed to the looks, almost would’ve liked the matte finish all around. Would like to see one in person and how it sets up/performs. SirPrised, MidwestGolfer74, Josh Parker and 4 others 7 Quote TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Driver TaylorMade Stealth 3 wood Titleist U510 Hybrid (3H) TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB Irons Vokey SM8 Wedges (52/56/60) Odyssey Ai-ONE 7S Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GolfSpy_BEN Posted June 4 Popular Post Share Posted June 4 My initial reaction to the first images was less than kind, but subsequent photos have softened my stance. Of the models, I’m interested in the GT-2 and will demo it when the opportunity presents itself. GaDawg, Northern Monkey, bens197 and 8 others 11 Quote WITB: D: G430 Max 10k 10.5° turned up 1° w/ GD Tour AD-UB 6s 3w: 14.5° G425 Max Newton 6 dot 3h: G430 18° Tour 2.0/Stiff 7W: 21° Rogue ST Max LinQ 7X 4i: Pro 225 with Project X io 6.0 5i-PW: Blueprint S with DG S300 50,54° & 58°: SM-10 P: Link.1 Ball: Pro Plus Drip Bag: Ghost MGS Anyday 14 way "And so, we beat on, boats against the current, borne ceaselessly into the past." - Fitzgerald ” The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” - Frost "That you are here—that life exists and identity, That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse." - Whitman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TJ Hall Posted June 4 Popular Post Share Posted June 4 10 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BEN said: My initial reaction to the first images was less than kind, but subsequent photos have softened my stance. Of the models, I’m interested in the GT-2 and will demo it when the opportunity presents itself. Are you performing destructive testing on the Titleist models as well??? Rob Person, GaDawg, jbern and 11 others 1 13 Quote TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Driver TaylorMade Stealth 3 wood Titleist U510 Hybrid (3H) TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB Irons Vokey SM8 Wedges (52/56/60) Odyssey Ai-ONE 7S Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_BEN Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 8 minutes ago, TJ Hall said: Are you performing destructive testing on the Titleist models as well??? I genuinely hope not, but Northern Monkey, bama no 1, Michael.Sandoval33 and 5 others 2 6 Quote WITB: D: G430 Max 10k 10.5° turned up 1° w/ GD Tour AD-UB 6s 3w: 14.5° G425 Max Newton 6 dot 3h: G430 18° Tour 2.0/Stiff 7W: 21° Rogue ST Max LinQ 7X 4i: Pro 225 with Project X io 6.0 5i-PW: Blueprint S with DG S300 50,54° & 58°: SM-10 P: Link.1 Ball: Pro Plus Drip Bag: Ghost MGS Anyday 14 way "And so, we beat on, boats against the current, borne ceaselessly into the past." - Fitzgerald ” The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” - Frost "That you are here—that life exists and identity, That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse." - Whitman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 I like them. They are very Titleist. I feel like they really don't ever do much more than a classic look. I like the new weight locations and from what I have seen, performance should be increased some. I love my TSr3 and the face and sole are similar to the GT TJ Hall, Northern Monkey, GaDawg and 5 others 8 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiLS0N Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Titleist drivers at address look so good; the shape and all black crown from TS to GT are spot on. The metallic rib on the bottom looks a little weird to me. Northern Monkey, CB Lobo 4 Life, Rob Person and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Golf Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 I’m a TSR3 guy and I am totally okay with the look of the GT. The GT name sounds like a sports car, but it is what I expect from a Titleist driver. Looks totally fine to me. Not sure you mess with a four proven look by adding ribs like a Ping or a line of colour on the face. The weight track on the GT3 looks like the TSi3 FW in my bag. I have to admit, I have never moved it around, buy it does catch a lot of dirt when I play it from the fairway. So that might be something to look out for if you play a driver from the fairway. I don’t play a driver off the deck so no issues for me. i would say, I am happy to see it out already. Can’t wait to try GT3 out for a fitting. Does it appreciably increase distance or compensate better on mishits… I also need to try the GT2 Northern Monkey, Michael.Sandoval33, Rob Person and 3 others 6 Quote TSR 3 9.0 Autoflex 405x - Official Tester 2024 TSi 3 15.0 GD Tour AD - DI 6S Stiff Utility 2 Iron 18.0 - Nippon NS Pro 650GH Stiff / TS3 21 Hybrid Tensei AV Blue 65 HY Stiff 4 - 9 101T Irons - KBS Tour Lite Stiff - Official Tester 2023 Vokey SM9 46 F - 10 BV105 Stiff Vokey SM9 52 F - 12 Nippon NS Pro 950 Stiff Vokey Forged (Japan) 56 M - 10 DG S200 MG3 60 - 12 - Nippon NS Modus3 Tour 105 Stiff Champions Choice Newport 2+ Button Back - 35” / Pistolini Plus Z-Star Diamond Players 4 bag Official Tester - 2021 & Current Club Sensor User Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swood1994 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 The new GT line reminds me a lot of the 915 series woods. That being said Titleist has never had any overly crazy woods in recent years. I prefer the TSR line when it comes to the looks department though. Northern Monkey, Michael.Sandoval33, Byrnzee and 5 others 8 Quote Current WITB: Driver: Paradym 10.5 Ventus Black 6S (currently Testing AI Smoke) Fairway: ST-Z 230 3-Wood (15°) HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.0 60 Official Test Hybrid: ST-Z 230 Hybrid (19°) Ventus Blue HB-8 Official Test Irons: MP-18 MMC (4-9) Wedges: Vokey SM8 (46.10F, 50.12F, 54.14F, 58.12D) Putter: Select Squareback 2 34.5 Ping Corded 88G PP58 grip double taped Ball: Pro-V1 Reviews: 2023 Red Rooster Sussex Glove Official Forum Test 2023 Mizuno Long Game Official Forum Test 2024 Skytrak+ Official Forum Test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GolfSpy_KFT Posted June 5 Popular Post Share Posted June 5 I still think the best looking sole design in recent memory for Titleist drivers is the TSi3. It’s just freaking cool lol. I also was initially underwhelmed by the sole of the GT, but in hand photos look so much better and honestly every day I see it again I think it looks better and better. The GT2 fairway wood sole is absolute IMO. Also, we never see the sole at address and their crowns are always a classic thing of beauty. Can’t wait to hit them when they become available and see how they compare to TSi Josh Parker, Michael.Sandoval33, William P and 12 others 14 1 Quote Driver: GT3 9|Tour AD-UB 6S (testing in progress) Fairways: GT2 15 & 18|Tour AD-UB 7S (testing in progress) | Aerojet Max 7|Kai'Li White 70X Hybrid: King TEC 3H|MCA MMT 85g Stiff Irons: Aerojet 6-GW|KBS $-taper Lite Stiff Wedges: Vokey SM10 52.12F|56.12D|True Temper Vokey Wedge Flex Putter: Super Select Newport 2.0 Ball: Tour & ProV1 #LeftyGang Titleist GT Long Game Test (Link Here) Cobra 50th Anniversary Member Special Challenge (link here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berkeleybob Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 (edited) Looks-wise, it kinda reminds me of the Mercedes E-Class Or an Audi A5 Which kinda fits with the company, I think. Just a classic brand looking to modernize its look in a minimalist kinda way. Me personally, I’m not an attracted to it, but I think I get the look it’s going for. Performance-wise, I wouldn’t say no if someone handed it to me to try out. Edited June 5 by berkeleybob bama no 1, ryan.mzzz, Sdub and 5 others 6 1 1 Quote WITB 2024 DRIVER AEROJET 10.5° | FAIRWAY ROGUE ST MAX 3/15° HYBRID G410 21° | UTILITY 699 V2 U 5/23° IRONS 699 V2 6-PW WEDGES CBX 2 50°, 54°, 58° PUTTER KING GRANDSPORT 35 BALL MODEL | PRO WHITE/BLUE ICE BAG 3.5 LS | PUSHCART RV1S 2024 Fit For Golf Training App Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GolfSpy_APH Posted June 5 Popular Post Share Posted June 5 8 hours ago, GolfSpy_BEN said: My initial reaction to the first images was less than kind, but subsequent photos have softened my stance. Of the models, I’m interested in the GT-2 and will demo it when the opportunity presents itself. I think you said it looked a little Kirkland like? It is funny because the sole of the club is what gets a lot of attention, yet outside of it being on a shelf or looking at it with a headcover off I can't say I ever really notice it. The top of the new drivers look great, very traditional and what we have come to expect from them. Maybe the bottoms lack that pop or wow factor, but it also isn't what they are known for. The fact weights are so far forward is really cool to me and I am very interested to try them as soon as possible...which I am guessing won't be till August or September based on previous years. bama no 1, GolferXY, Byrnzee and 9 others 12 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan.mzzz Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 my opinion, unplayable due to the glare on top. so, uggo to the max. Of course, my reaction to titleist drivers probably has something to do with the fact that I lost approximately 100,000 balls in the woods of west virginia with my trusty 915 driver and I thought all that spinning was my fault. then I got a ping g400 and stopped losing balls. so, i doubt i’ll ever get over that impression and use a titleist driver again. at the same time, i’m dreading the day the powers that be in the golf world get between me and my yellow v1x’s. i may have to build up a prepper style years long supply right before that happens. Rob Person, William P, bama no 1 and 1 other 4 Quote D ______ Ping G400 F{3|15} ______ Cobra King F9 X{3|19} ______ Ping G425 Hybrid I{5|24} {6|27} {7|31} {8|35} {9|40} Callaway Apex CF16 W{45|50} _____ Vokey SM8 W{54|58} _____ Vokey SM9 P ____________ L.A.B. DF 2.1 w/ Stability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William23 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 I prefer the look of tsr but I don’t hate gt I would just move the font down to the heel like the previous line and add the model number to the crown so it has three digits above the strike zone or bring back the triangle Josh Parker, Rob Person, William P and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khlee102872 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 I can't say blown away with the new look, the placement of the GT logo with the white background looks kinda out of place... I'm gaming the TSI3 and i absolutely love the simplicity of that driver, all black, all performance. Anyway, i am eagerly awaiting the lowdown on the new tech in this latest series.. (I'm also guessing the two cycles will be GTI and GTR) bama no 1, Josh Parker, William P and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SigmaMason Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Looks like something titleist would produce. The only question is price and performance. bama no 1, hoppman, SirPrised and 4 others 7 Quote Nike Golf Fan God, Golf, Cigars, Women and Bourbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmac17 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 It is really hard to comment on the looks of the driver without understanding the technology that exists within the driver head. But let me have a crack - It looks like a titleist driver with some minor changes which I don't think makes it look nicer than the TSR; I am.not fan of the matte and gloss mashup, but maybe there is a technical reason it's there.....Not to mention the name sounds like a Ford Falcon GT. Looking forward to testing performance against the TSR3, but not buying on looks alone. CB Lobo 4 Life, William P, bama no 1 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywong23 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 since the 915D2 is still in my bag, I love the looks ! Really hope to be a tester... if/when..... Josh Parker, Rob Person, bama no 1 and 1 other 4 Quote Titleist 915 D2 beryllium Ping eye2 Vokey wedges Odessey 2 ball putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsap Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 First impressions are everything. As a lefty, with a tendency to have high spin off the tee, there are few options I was looking at for next year moving out of my stealth 2 that offered an 8 degree head with the ability to flatten a lie angle. Titleist has met those needs with the last several releases, and the only reason I am not still in my tsr2 is because of foolishness. That being said, based on the initial photos of the gt line, I have to say it looks like a cheap Temu version of a tsr. My understanding is that the excitement around them is performance based, and hopefully that remains to be true. Josh Parker, bama no 1, William P and 1 other 4 Quote D=Titleist GT2 - Hzrdus Black Gen 5 70 6.5, tipped 1/2 inch, 44.5 playing length Mini Driver - Taylormade Brnr Mini 11.5, higher setting, ventus black tr 7x. Ping g430 3 hybrid - ventus black hy 10x. 4-5 =Titleist T100 - Modus 120X - 2 Deg. Flat (D6) 6-P =Titleist 620CB - Modus 120x - 2 Deg. Flat, 1 Deg. Strong (D6) 50/54 =Callaway Jaws Raw - Modus 120X 2 Deg. Flat (D6, D7) 58= Callaway Jaws Raw Full Toe - Modus 120s - 2 Deg. Flat (D7) Putter - Taylormade Spider Ghost (2024) Ball - Titleist ProV1X Left Dash Bag - Vessel Players 3 Carbon Navy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lecairn Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 I just can't say as i 'm really in love with the TM mini driver BRNR cober ... All the rest seems Ugly and fat !!! birdieboy, Rob Person, William P and 2 others 4 1 Quote french Pirate Golfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Person Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Having rummaged through the Titleist website boards a little, it's interesting to read some of th reactions. And like many here, some felt underwhelmed. My personal opinion is that I like the clean look to them. Minimalistic- is the word I'd use. But maybe that is what is separating Titleist from the rest, the ability to increase performance, without going flashy? Alot of the new driver releases are regurgitating their club designs but with updated color changes and sole plates. Being flashy isn't everyone's cup of tea, but will going simple be enough ? As long as the performance is there, maybe it will be. Maybe this late release over the competition also gave the design engineers a chance to reenforce the internal structure/bonding points to be more sustainable compared to the other companies releases facing backlash over heads cracking. bama no 1, William P, TJ Hall and 2 others 5 Quote WITB- Driver -Titleist 910D, 3w- Titleist 910F, 5hy/7hy- Titleist 910H, 6-PW - Stix , 52⁰, 56⁰, 60⁰ - Stix , Putter- AI-ONE DB / Lombardi Tour 34 custom Just an old newbie golfer, trying to learn and improve 1 club at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubbs1991 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 I like them I thought the TS was the best one in recent years. William P, Josh Parker, Rob Person and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Taylormade Qi10 LS Project X Handcraft T1100 6.0 Fairway: Titliest 9115 3 Wood Irons: Callaway Legacy Black 4-PW KBS $ Taper X Wedges: SM10 48,52.56,60 DG Tour Issue S400 Putter: Taylormade Spider X tour Ball: Bridgestone XS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe59golfer Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 At the end of the day it comes down to performance and not looks. Remember the Nike Sasquatch? If you could put that in your bag in the quest for more distance then this Titleist will do just fine. Rob Person, Josh Parker, GaDawg and 3 others 5 1 Quote Driver: Epic Speed Driver - 10.5°, Mitsubishi MMT 70 Graphite, Stiff, Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grip Fairway: MAVRIK 4-Wood - 16.5°, Project X EvenFlow Riptide 70 Graphite, 6.0, Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grip Hybrid: MAVRIK Pro 3 Hybrid - 20°, KBS 70/80 HYB Graphite, Stiff, Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grip Irons: Srixon Z-585 forged 4-6 iron, Z-785 7-AW Modus3 Tour105, Stiff, Golf Pride MCC grips Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw Full Toe, 58° & 54° TT Dynamic Gold Spinner, Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grips Putter: Mizuno M.Craft V, Super Stroke Pistol GT 1.0 grip Ball: Titleist Pro VIx or Chrome Soft LX Triple track League: Mission City Golf Association (https://www.missioncitygolf.org) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooner82 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Bring back the triangle logo on the crown, having TSi, TSR etc looks naff. I wouldnt say no to a matt finish on the crown, which I really like on my Rouge ST Rob Person, William P and bama no 1 3 Quote Callaway Rogue ST Max LS 10.5deg - ProjectX Hzrdus Smoke RDX Green 6.5 Titleist TSi2 16.5deg - ProjectX Hzrdus Smoke RDX Black 6.0 Taylormade Stealth 4hy - ProjectX Hzrdus Smoke RDX Red 6.0 Callaway UT18 3i - ProjectX 6.0 Ping iBlade 4-PW - ProjectX 6.0 Cleavland RTX4 50, 54, 58 - DG TI Wedge Odyssey AI Jailbird Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM01 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 1 hour ago, ryan.mzzz said: my opinion, unplayable due to the glare on top. so, uggo to the max. Of course, my reaction to titleist drivers probably has something to do with the fact that I lost approximately 100,000 balls in the woods of west virginia with my trusty 915 driver and I thought all that spinning was my fault. then I got a ping g400 and stopped losing balls. so, i doubt i’ll ever get over that impression and use a titleist driver again. at the same time, i’m dreading the day the powers that be in the golf world get between me and my yellow v1x’s. i may have to build up a prepper style years long supply right before that happens. So a bad fit and it’s the club/manufacturers fault. fyi Ping because of their head designs and moi are some of the highest spinning heads on the market, even their lst model spins higher than other lst models bama no 1, GaDawg, William P and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrikurJim Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 I am not really leaning one way or the other on these. They are very subtle and could be really nice once I have them in hand. They could also, not be as pleasing to the eye once I get my hands on one. All that said I am more curious about the tech and shaft options. Rob Person, bama no 1 and William P 3 Quote WIMyB Nike Vapor Fly driver Nike Covert Tour 3Wood Titleist 913 5Wood Titleist 915 7Wood Mizuno MP-64 4i-PW Mizuno T-4 50 and 54 Wedges Callaway Mack Daddy forged 58 Odyssey Stroke Labs Double Wide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelM Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 I don't care if it's square and bright yellow. If I can hit it longer and straighter than my current driver, I'm good. William P, tdroma98, dlm and 3 others 3 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlgregg3232 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Glad I’m not the only one…to me Titleist usually has the best looking clubs but I think they missed the mark in that department with these drivers. I’m sure they perform well though. Rob Person and William P 2 Quote Rocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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