Titleist GT Driver & Fairway In Hand Pics

[bens197]

12 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

That is stellar! Pretty sure my GT driver setup was the same price as the cost to attend...

I believe it.  And also, well worth it based on your feedback on the experience  

I also have my eyes on the GT2 

 

[GolfSpy_APH]

Just now, bens197 said:

I believe it.  And also, well worth it based on your feedback on the experience  

I also have my eyes on the GT2 

 

They are a very classic design. I know they got slammed a bit for not changing much, but why would they? Everyone loved the look prior so why change it?

[bens197]

2 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

They are a very classic design. I know they got slammed a bit for not changing much, but why would they? Everyone loved the look prior so why change it?

Could not agree more.  I really appreciate how it complements the “3” and gives some stronger players another solid option with a different head shape. Already witnessing this on Tour with a lot of players moving from 3 to 2. Namely JT. 

[KC Golf]

2 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

They are a very classic design. I know they got slammed a bit for not changing much, but why would they? Everyone loved the look prior so why change it?

 TSR looks awesome.  All the new tech is under the hood.  Sounds perfect to me.  GT will be a big seller for Titleist, guaranteed!

[GolfSpy_APH]

15 minutes ago, bens197 said:

Could not agree more.  I really appreciate how it complements the “3” and gives some stronger players another solid option with a different head shape. Already witnessing this on Tour with a lot of players moving from 3 to 2. Namely JT. 

I am very interested to see who on the forum is fit into what. 

[Josh Parker]

41 minutes ago, bens197 said:

The Titleist insider email was something I wish I could take advantage of.  This IMO is an awesome deal. 

Now that would be something I would have jumped on probably. 

[hartrick11]

Mentally I have a hard time losing my precious toe weight in my TSi3, but it does seem like a big percentage of people are moving from the 3 to 2 this time around...

[Gunn404]

7 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

I am very interested to see who on the forum is fit into what. 

I went to a fitting on Tuesday.  Currently I'm using a TSR3 9* Driver and TSR3 15* FW.

I've never been to a factory fitting session before and if they're all like Titleist's then I recommend getting fit that way.

I started out hitting my current gamer to get base numbers.  My swing was on and off, but I never felt that this would be bad session.  

I started the GT line using the GT3 with my current shaft, a 65g Graphite Design VF TX tipped 0.5" standard length.  It was lovely.  All of the numbers, dispersion, and distance were better than the TSR3.  The feel and sound were what suprised me the most.  The tone was deeper than the TSR and less Metallic.  More of a smack than a ting.  The ball off of the clubface felt very good.  If you play tennis you may know what I'm talking about there.  It was similar to when you hit a perfect serve and the ball feels like it sits in a pocket for a split second.  You know you smoked it.  The REALLY nice thing about the GT Face is that it feels good even if you're not directly on the sweet spot.  Maybe it's the feel along with the sound that made it so good but by that point I was pretty sure I was going to get one in the near future.

Garret tried just a few shafts and settings seeing how they felt if the numbers were better and then bam it felt much better.  He asked what I thought, I told him it felt great, and he then told me the last setting was switching the GT3 head to the GT2.

The GT2 looks very similar to the 3, I didn't notice the switch at address.

 

I ended up with these...

8* GT2 Driver

A2 Hosel Setting

+4 Rear Weight

75g Tensei Black Stiff

 

13* GT2 3 Wood

A1 Hosel Setting

+4 Rear Weight 

85g Tensei Black Stiff

 

Edited July 11 by Gunn404

[MissionMan]

7 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

I am very interested to see who on the forum is fit into what. 

I went from TSR2 to GT2 with a half inch shorter shaft so natural switch. 

My shaft changed from tensei to the new gen 5 hrrdus. Dispersion with the hzrdus were much better than the tensei

[Golfspy_CG2]

So had the first 18 hole round with the GT2 today.  Here are some thoughts. 

Started great. Par 5 1st hole.   Booming (for me) drive snd great 7 wood (also GT) left a 80 yard SW hit to 8 feet birdie lipped out—burned edges would be a theme for the day  

That led to a 41 front. One bad hole and one over-club on a par 3 led to a 44 on the back. 

Overall happy with the 85.  34 putts and one triple bogey from the middle of the fairway got in the way of scaring 80   

GT2 gets a resounding  for first round! 

 

 

[19hole]

I was fitted into the GT2 (from a TSR2), 9°, +6 grams, Graphite Design AD VF6 Stiff and GT3 15° and 18° woods (from TSR3) with the same shafts. Order placed!

[RangerGrey]

They do have a very classic design and always have. I know they will get slammed a bit for not changing much, but why would they? Everyone loved the look prior so why change it? Headcover is different but but that's about it. I've had my share of Titleist drivers to know that I will pass on this one unless come next summer something about them are mind blowing above all the other drivers. The way I see it no body makes a bad driver anymore. 

[Yorkie07]

Looks like 2nd Swing is starting fittings on August 1. Really interested to start hearing more feedback from people that have tried them. Currently using a TS2, and although I live it, thinking it's about time. 

[NewRintrah]

Went to get fitted for new driver and woods yesterday. Haven’t put a new wood in my bag for many years. It was time. Am brand agnostic and went open minded. We tested the ai smoke, the g430 max 10k, and the gt2. I did not imagine I would settle on Titleist, but the results were undeniable. Carry, distance, ball speed, smash factor, height, and landing angle. The GT2 9* with the Ventus Blue shaft has me super excited for delivery to put it in my bag. 

[zstokes]

I had my fitting today.  Swung the 2 and the 3, the 2 definitely was better for me.

They put me into a 10 degree with a VA Composites Drago 55 R at 45” which I really liked the feel of.

now the waiting.

Edited July 29 by zstokes

[Josh Parker]

They sent me the opportunity to go get fitted but for some reason had me going to Houston, 3 hours away. I'll have to wait and do it once they drop locally. 

[AP Major]

Gorgeous lineup. Something about Titleist design that just looks and feels top class.

[RetiredBoomer]

I've got great new woods, but they're not nearly as pretty as those.

Those are really elegant looking.

 

 

 

 

[zstokes]

Full specs if anyone wants to see.
Unbelievable we live in a $1000 driver era now.

[Gunn404]

3 hours ago, zstokes said:

Full specs if anyone wants to see.
Unbelievable we live in a $1000 driver era now.

Holy smokes!!  Are you getting a stock shaft along with that  upgrade or something?  I've never heard of VA Composites.

Edited July 30 by Gunn404

[GolfSpy_APH]

23 minutes ago, Gunn404 said:

Holy smokes!!  Are you getting a stock shaft along with that  upgrade or something?  I've never heard of VA Composites.

VA is an upgraded shaft. Really cool and good shafts with some interesting designs.

[Indy_Oz]

4 hours ago, zstokes said:

Full specs if anyone wants to see.
Unbelievable we live in a $1000 driver era now.

Nudging ever closer to $1k is depressing! The cost of premium shafts is getting crazy. I looked at the new Ventus for a brief second and then saw the price.lol

Congrats on the order though! Really hope it's a cheating stick for you.

I have booked a free fitting at Golf Galaxy in a couple of weeks. Curiosity got the better of me. I love my TSR fairway woods and I'm sure the driver will be really nice to hit.

[zstokes]

3 minutes ago, Indy_Oz said:

Nudging ever closer to $1k is depressing! The cost of premium shafts is getting crazy. I looked at the new Ventus for a brief second and then saw the price.lol

Congrats on the order though! Really hope it's a cheating stick for you.

I have booked a free fitting at Golf Galaxy in a couple of weeks. Curiosity got the better of me. I love my TSR fairway woods and I'm sure the driver will be really nice to hit.

My fitter asked me if I wanted to try one of the new AutoFlex shafts, and I said kindly “absolutely not.”  The order would have been more than $1500.  
And thanks - I’m. A big fan of VA shafts, I have them in three other clubs.

[AP Major]

1 hour ago, zstokes said:

The order would have been more than $1500.  

That's entering into the neighborhood of a premium set of irons. Absurd.

[Rob Person]

2 hours ago, Gunn404 said:

Holy smokes!!  Are you getting a stock shaft along with that  upgrade or something?  I've never heard of VA Composites.

Nice setup!

I hope that this driver/shaft combo really help your game!  

[MissionMan]

Just collected mine from the pro shop. The GT alignment sticks they sent with was a nice touch.  

[Gravenor]

@Golfspy_CG2 These look incredible! I think I speak for all of us equipment nerds when we say we are very jealous... 

[Golfspy_CG2]

So having had the GT2 in play for 6 weeks now.  It’s better then i hoped for.  My Fairways hit % was 72% for the yesr when i got it.  Its now 75%.  
 

Also Titleist was out for a fitting day this week.  

So during one of the breaks between fittings.  I took the opportunity to hit several shots with my GT2 and Autoflex setup.  Then  i wanted to hit some of the premium shafts and see how they performed for me.   I didn’t expect any to beat them and none did.  But my comments below for anyone that may or may not find them helpful. 

AD UB 5 -This one came the closest to matching the AF results. My SS mainteined, ball speed only off 2 moh launch and spin close to 

 

Ad Di 5 - Did ok with this as i played the DI in my TSR 2.   Not as solid feeling as the UB but numbers were similar. 

 

AD VF -5 Wow!!  Is this baby stout. I keep hearing ho stable it is and I see why.    None of the metrics close!   At least I can say I tried it 

 

Ventus Red 5R This is one i could play.  Again not the ball speed or distance of the AF.  But very smooth and had good launch and not excessive spin with it.  

Then hit the GT3 with both my AF and the UB 5   Some pretty good results.   It was slightly less spinning than the 2 but not enough to drastically affect any shots.    This was good to know as i have a GT3 with the UB already on order!  

in the end.  We ended up fitting 3 guys into GT2 all with the Featured shafts and 1 into w GT3 also with the Tensei 1K 

 

[zstokes]

GT2 has arrived.

10 degree, +2 grams weight, B12 setting

45” VA Comp Drago 55g R

Edited August 22 by zstokes