May 26, 2016 i currently own a d2 910 driver and my setting is at d1 position but i have noticed that i am currently hooking the ball. The reason being i play my irons 2 upright so i felt as though my hands were way to low to set up and there was no way my hands were going to return to that position during my swing to return there for a solid strike. Titleist d2, d3, d4, c16 comparison why do this test. Titleist told me the the main story behind 917 is it does everything that 915 did but a little bit better. The guys at titleist have outdone themselves this time. Im still trying to find my sweet spot and would love to hear from those who properly tuned theirs as to what extra things i should be looking for to identify my correct fitting. How to adjust the titleist 915 d2 driver 3balls blog. The titleist 9 d2 driver does come with an adjustable hosel. The club features an array of adjustable technology. Jun 16, 2016 how to adjust the titleist 915 d drivers check out the titleist 915 d drivers at tgw. So you bought an adjustable titleist driver, fairway wood or hybrid but dont know what the letters and numbers mean on the hosel. The aftermarket surefit tour hosel adapter sleeve for titleist 915 d2 d3 driver.
Apr 14, 2017 why titleists driver count win at the sony open deserves a closer look. The 917 series drivers have the familiar 16 setting surefit hosel. I had my d3 since xmas and it was in the b1 setting forever but i was actually hitting it more on the heel. Adjusting the hosel of a titleist 9 d2 driver 3balls blog. I am confident that i could crush any new model of driver, but accuracy and dispersion are the most important features for me. But keep in mind, its not fully adjustable like offerings from callaway or taylormade. However, the settings on your golf club must not be adjusted during a round of golf. Testing the 16 settings of the titleist surefit hosel. In this case, adjusting the hosel could be a confusing option. This is a forgiving driver that will make titleist woods an option, even for players without single digit handicaps. Distance meets workability in this driver with lower launch and less spin than its predecessor. Dec 04, 2019 how to change the weights in the titleist 917 driver and fairway wood. According to titleist vp of marketing chris mcginley, the new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver. My perfect shot is a draw and very rarely 100% straight.
I am in more control keeping how to adjust titleist 9 ball low. A rear weight lowers the center of gravity that increases launch angle and increases moment of inertia to. Titleist ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible performance. How you change and use those weights could transform your game, we show you how and all you need to know.
I still do occasionally, but this setting is working so far to keep it in check. For best results, see an authorized titleist fitter. How to adjust the titleist 915 d drivers check out the titleist 915 d drivers at tgw. Titleists excitement about its new 917 drivers exists on multiple levels and started as engineers discovered upon completion of the new design that they had created a product that compared to its predecessor, the 915 driver, was more forgiving, generated less spin, produced faster ball speeds, and offered enhanced customization features. The stock setting is d4 for left hand as opposed to a1 for rh. Oct 31, 2018 the new ts woods have made titleist competitive with callaway, ping, and taylormade for the first time in several years, and the ts2 driver showcases that best. The sound of the driver changed too when i got the impact zone corrected. As has been the case with the most recent titleist driver releases, with 917 golfers will again have the option to choose between a d2 or d3 model. It appears that you were not fitted for this club and purchased it.
What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the golf. Titleist 915 d2 adjustment chart best picture of chart. How to use the titleist surefit hosel to your advantage youtube. Help with 915 driver setting golf clubs team titleist. Titleist 917 d3 driver features a smaller, 440cc head for more workability with just enough forgiveness. The surefit cg system allows golfers to utilize a weight that runs through the clubhead to influence both center of gravity and ball flight. Do all the adjustability options on your new titleist 917d2 driver have you stumped. I currently own a d2 910 driver and my setting is at d1 position but i have noticed that i am currently hooking the ball. Titleist 917 driver draw and fade setting test with mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru. With a more traditional approach than the d2, the d3 comes with 440cc. To help you understand the different settings and how they can influence. One of the main complaints is that their drivers are not as efficient at creating ball speed and distance for golfers. Mark hits the new titleist 917 driver and talks about how the weoght change using the surefit cg can effect your golf shots and your ball flight.
Oct 29, 2014 standard titleist 9 d2 driver settings. Titleist 917 driver settings the golf shop online blog. Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver austads golf the leader in. Sep 29, 2014 the settings run from a1 to d4 with the above chart explaining what each setting does. Mark hits the new titleist 917 driver and talks about how the weoght change using the surefit cg. Gear pxgs new gen2 metalwoods place emphasis on stability, consistency and cost less than you would expect instruction. What setting will give me 12 degree closed face on my 9. Both head shapes will be familiar to golfers who have hit previous versions of titleist drivers and the sound at impact for both drivers is pleasing to the ear and confidenceinspiring. The first week that titleist d3 drivers were available on the professional golfers association tour, more than three dozen pros played with them in the very. Compared to the 909 d3 driver, the titleist 910 d3 has a 10% larger sweet spot. The settings run from a1 to d4 with the above chart explaining what each setting does. But how do you adjust the driver to suit your ball flight. When the titleist 915 d2 was first being developed, original prototypes of the driver actually exceeded the usgas limit on how springy a face could be, so with this news, titleist done further research and developed a variable face insert using forged 64 titanium which is thicker in the middle and thinner around the edges.
The cast titanium head also features a forged titanium face insert that has a thicker central portion equidistant from all points around the face perimeter. Interesting that i hit longer shots with a driver shorter in shaft length. Jul 11, 2016 youve just bought your titleist 915 d2 driver. Low on the face on the d3 compared to dead center is around 20 yards. I have encountered many questions from consumers and golf industry employees as to what exactly happens when you change the setting on the titleist surefit tour hosel. 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. Brett porath from titleist takes you through the process of adjusting your driver to suit your ball flight. How to change the weights in the titleist 917 driver and fairway. The new ts woods have made titleist competitive with callaway, ping, and taylormade for the first time in several years, and the ts2 driver showcases that best. Titleist 917 driver draw and fade setting test youtube. The best way to truly appreciate the complete performance of titleist golf clubs, achieve total confidence on every shot, and shoot lower scores, is to experience titleist club fitting for yourself. Find out if titleist s ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game. I would start at d4 adding a little loft on the d3.
I read in a previous post that the d2 driver has a higher dynamic face closure than the d3 and d4, which means that it is easier to close the face. Slightly smaller than the 9d2 at 445cc the d3 has similar technology. My ball flight is where i want it but still tend to use only the left side of the fairway. The titleist 917 d3 driver is designed to deliver the most complete performing driver to date. The 917 d2 driver features the all new surefit interchangable weight that allows you to move the center of gravity forward or back in the clubhead for optimal spin and launch conditions. We found both the 910 d2 and 910 d3 drivers to be every bit as good as the previous 909 versions. For those that have or used to have titleist drivers, what setting did you use and howd you get there. Why titleists driver count win at the sony open deserves a closer look. Correct setting 9 driver club fitting team titleist. A few years ago you would have been hard pressed to find any lower handicapper or pro playing something other than a 905 but the woeful performance of the 907 and increasingly impressive offerings from the likes of taylormade and. Titleist surefit hosel adjustment guide sep 26, 2017. 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.
Carefully remove the end cap from the head and set it aside in a secure area. Titleist engineers set out with the new 917 d3 driver to create a club that offered faster ball speeds, higher launch angles, reduced spin rates, and unmatched customization. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the. Even if theyre a miss aesthetically speaking and not very long, i must congratulate titleist for doing what others like taylormade have been doing for almost ten years. Surefit cg is 5 years of research, that has lead to the design of titleist golfs revolutionary weight changing channel. Titleist made this conscious choice, aiming to provide less of a one size fits all solution.
The 917 d3 driver comes in slightly smaller at 440ccs and in titleists words, its pear profile inspired. The term to remember when describing the 917 d3 is fast. I was able to test the titleist ts2 and ts3 driver heads to see how they compared to my 917 d3. Its no secret that titleist have something to prove with the new 910 drivers.
Nearly impossible on that setting for me to snap hook it which for a big hitter is what you often worry about the most. Every two years like clockwork, titleist launches a new model. The companys top of the line titleist 910 d3 driver comes with an innovative system that allows the golfer to adjust the lie and loft to fit any size golfer and any shape of golf swing. The titleist drivers 917 d2d3 can be described as the most forgiving titleist drivers in recent history. They have come pretty close to killing a decades old myth. My last 20 balls with the higher tee height where flat out boring frozen ropes. If you bought a new titleist 9 d2 driver, you may be able to squeeze more distance out with fine tuning.
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