The glossy black finish and its pear shape look sharp on both models. I suggest you lighten shaft go with d3 and take a lesson on how to. 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 9d3 they may have improved spinforgiveness with each model, but not in a drastic enough way to notice in oncourse difference. 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. I used the d2 for half a season and it is very similar to d3 but the d3 is just that much better. Both of these driver models came in two models, the d2 and d3. The 915 sees the continued use of the surefit system, which allows the golfer to alter the loft and face angle of the club. 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. Adams and tour edge have begun to look beyond the face or, more. 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. I hit a few balls with it, but have not been able to really do an apples to apples comparison. The test i conducted involved the same shaft in each club 44. Apr 03, 20 titleist released the 9 driver to replace the previous titleist 910. The 9 d2 features a 460 cc clubhead while the 9 d3 features a smaller.
Titleist released the 9 driver to replace the previous titleist 910. The same cant be said about moving from the 910 or 9 up to the 915. As is the case with most game improvement clubs, the lofts available to players choosing the titleist 9 d2 are in a much wider range than the d3. I was excited to see if there are any positive changes with the new line. If youre looking to lower your trajectory and looking to work the ball off the tee, youll be better off with the 9 d3. 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. 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. Going to find the d2 v d3 comparison now so i can move a step closer. A buddy gave me a 915 d2 w aldila rogue 70 stiff to try out. I hit 15 balls with my ping driver and then 15 with the. I have typically played a taylormade driver but its time for an upgrade. Compared to the 9 d2, the 915 spins the ball around 115 rpm less for an average swing speed of around 8590mph.
Titleist 9 d3 vs titleist 915 d3 old vs new subscribe to rick shiels. The 917 is basically the same design with more adjustability. Offcenter hits should feel better and do much better. The golf monthly team places the new titleist 915 driver under the microscope to see whether it offers extra performance over last years titleist. I have that shaft in a 816 h1 25 set to 24 and it is much better. Players of all swing speeds and types are seeing great performance gains that are tough to achieve nowadays with the usga limits on clubheads.
Hitting several shots with both 915 d2 and 915 d3 drivers in my. It comes with a solid yet muted sound which is highly impacted by the metallic note. Every two years like clockwork, titleist launches a new model. I had the 9 d3 with tour di shaft, when the 915 came out i went and got fit.
The titleist 9 d2 driver is a good improvement on the 910 version. While hitting both players switched heads but used the same shaft. Jun 17, 2015 titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. It really comes down to preference on look and feel.
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. Testing the new titleist 9 d2 d3 drivers at trafford golf centre with rick shiels pga golf coach. 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 driver 917 d2 en houtjes 917 f2 en 818 hybrid. The 915d2 is larger at 460cc than its d3 counterpart, with a pearshaped profile.
Dec 18, 2014 titleist 915 d2 and d3 drivers both have the active recoil channel but produce different launch and spin characteristics. The titleist 915 d2 driver has a clubhead size of 460cc for maximum forgiveness and distance. 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. 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. My normal shot pattern is straight or a slight fade. 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. Comparing the titleist 9 d2 to the 9 d3 3balls blog. 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. Sep 18, 2016 titleist 917 v titleist 915 the methodology. The 9 d2 features a 460 cc clubhead while the 9 d3 features a smaller 445 cc clubhead design. 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.
Titleist ts2 ts3 917 915 910 9 driver shaft grafalloy. 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. The numbers dont lie, i play now a 915 d3 with the rogue shaft. Titleists new 915s vs the old 9 driver andrew rice golf. Mar, 20 the 9 d2 and d3 drivers are the latest in the line of titleist equipment, and feature an evolutionary leap forward from the 910, further refining all that the 910 did right and improving on the soft spots with a hotter clubface and more consistent launch characteristics between the two drivers. Titleist kuro kage 55 gram stiff driver shaft in nieuwstaat. A rear weight lowers the center of gravity that increases launch angle and increases moment of inertia to stabilize the face when the ball is struck offcenter. If youre playing a titleist driver now, youre likely using one of the last two releases, the 910 or 9. 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. If youre looking to hit the ball a little higher and looking for more forgiveness, go with the 9 d2. Clear cut d2 vs d3 player now due to the difference in spin.
Jun 24, 2015 the titleist 915 d2 driver has a clubhead size of 460cc for maximum forgiveness and distance. Titleist 9 d2 d3 driver testing rick shiels pga youtube. 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. 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 making improvements. Have always loved titleist irons, but i could never hit their woods very well. Golfwrx sent six members to the titleists oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. I suggest you lighten shaft go with d3 and take a lesson on how to work the driver. Deeper face than the d2 allowing for additional shot and trajectory control. Titleist updates their 9 drivers with higher launch and lower spin 915.
The titleist 9d3 driver is a classic, pearshaped driver that is designed for the better golfer. 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. Adapter sleeve fit titleist surefit driver ts3 ts2 917 915 9 910 d2d3. 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.
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 titleist 915 d3 driver is a lower launching, deeper faced, more compact driver that has great feel and control. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver, setting up. You will be surprised how easy the d3 can be to fade and draw on command. If we look back at titleist drivers we can see the drivers were not forgiving and high spinning at times. 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. There is a reason why spieth is still bagging the 915 head so far this year. 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. Been gaming 9 d3 w diamana white 72 stiff last two years. According to titleist vp of marketing chris mcginley, the new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver. Though i am not unhappy w the 917 d2 s performance, i probably could have stuck w my 915 d2 for another year or two. Player a used the titleist pro v1 and player b used the pro v1x.
In terms of spin reduction and forgiveness, the 915 was a big leap forward over the previous models. I added about 10 15 yards in the air with a nice roll and with a nice high launch. Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver austads golf the leader. I could not acquire that driver so i opted for a new 9. Adapter sleeve fit titleist surefit driver ts3 ts2 917 915 9 910 d2 d3. Titleist 9 d3 vs titleist 915 d3 old vs new youtube.
Loyalty rewarded extended to 15 may buy 3 get 1 free. Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver austads golf the leader in. The larger head size on the titleist 917 d2 driver will benefit golfers who are looking for. 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 9d3. Titleist would have built both at a swing weight of d2d3 unless otherwise specified. I could not acquire that driver so i opted for a new 9 d3 from a local golf shop. The titleist 915 d2 driver also delivers a high trajectory with more dynamic face closure compared to the titleist 915 d3 driver. The clubhead has a pear shape design to provide confidence and stability. Titleist 915 d2 and d3 drivers both have the active recoil channel but produce different launch and spin characteristics. I hit 15 balls with my ping driver and then 15 with the 915 driver. Slightly smaller than the 9d2 at 445cc the d3 has similar technology. Played 18 holes with it and am ok with the results. Channels or slots are nothing new to drivers, of course, but titleists active recoil.
Oct 01, 2014 having always been a ping wood golfer. I have been playing the d3 heads since i like the way it looks at address. Ive hit plenty of different types of drivers and will get fitted. 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. This allows the 915d2 to be even more forgiving off the tee with a greater moment of inertia moi. But just wanted some basic thoughts, opinions, or comments on titleist 9 and 915 drivers. After a substantial warmup involving some very unusual stretching, our anonymous big hitter hit five shots with the titleist 915 d2 driver, then five. 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 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.
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