The 915 sees the continued use of the surefit system, which allows the golfer to alter the loft and face angle of the club. The 915d3 is slightly smaller at 440cc than the 915d2 and has a deeper face to. The titleist 915 d2 driver also delivers a high trajectory with more dynamic face closure compared to the titleist 915 d3 driver. The whole philosophy behind the titleist 915 d2 driver is to offer a. Titleist 915 d2 and d3 drivers both have the active recoil channel but produce different launch and spin characteristics. I suggest you lighten shaft go with d3 and take a lesson on how to work the driver. Oct 01, 2014 to offset the undesirable consequences as far as cg placement is concerned, titleist moved from a 64 titanium to a 811 material for the crown of the 915 driver. The 917 d2 driver is a 460 cc pearshaped head that offers distance and forgiveness. Introduction in the last two metal wood lines, the d2 driver has been the more forgiving club that is going to be more suitable to the average golfer for their tee shots. 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. Both of these driver models came in two models, the d2 and d3. Jul 11, 2016 youve just bought your titleist 915 d2 driver.
I was excited to see if there are any positive changes with the new line. Meanwhile, the 917 d3 offers a classic pearshaped profile but its a head that is tour inspired as its slightly smaller coming with a head volume of 440 cc. By the end of 2012, 90 per cent of titleists staffers are expected to have switched a clear sign of a measurable performance boost. Ive tested the d2 and it was significantly shorter. Been playing titleist drivers for the last 6 years love em. Titleist is well represented on the pga tour as well as most international competitive tours. The first thing you will likely be impressed by when hitting the titleist 917 d2 and d3 drivers is the improved feel, and a completely new sound. Titleist 915 d3 driver 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. In fact the best titleist driver weve ever tested on offcentre hits. I used the d2 for half a season and it is very similar to d3 but the d3 is just that much better. Ive seen modest changes from the 910 to the 915 over the years, which as been fine by me my driver game has been consistent i hit straight, ability to adjust spin and flight are awesome but, i am a gear snob, and love the latest and greatest. Jun 17, 2015 titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. Im sold on the new titleist driver tech, i think they have upped their game with the latest models.
Mar 31, 2015 our editor alex gallermore has a little bit of fun with titleist s 915 d2 driver and finds out which shaft and head is the best fit for his swing. The 915 retains two head designs the d2 is 460cc with a full pear profile and more draw bias, while the d3 is the deepfaced, lower spinning 440cc head with less draw bias and a lower. Deeper face than the d2 allowing for additional shot and trajectory control. Titleist 915 vs callaway epic i played with a guy last week that had both. Dec 10, 2014 the titleist 915d2 driver is the most forgiving titleist driver to date, but it still maintains the classic characteristics that have created the brands loyal following. Sep 23, 2014 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. How to adjust the titleist 915 d2 driver 3balls blog. The 915d2 is larger at 460cc than its d3 counterpart, with a pearshaped profile. He played with the epic the entire round, and was saying how he may sell the titleist 915 at a member guest he will be attending in a few weeks. Unfollow titleist 915 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Titleist, along with pinnacle, and footjoy brands, together comprise acushnet company, which is an operating company of fila korea, ltd.
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. The club features an array of adjustable technology. Titleists new 915s vs the old 9 driver andrew rice golf. As far as we can see and from testing the d2 and d3 heads spin, feel and fly almost the same. In our opinion, the d2 larger 460cc head is the better of the heads as it spins and flys the same as the smaller d3 but is definitely more forgiving on off centre strikes. Mar 20, 2017 the 917 d2 driver is a 460 cc pearshaped head that offers distance and forgiveness. Apr 12, 2016 the 915 retains two head designs the d2 is 460cc with a full pear profile and more draw bias, while the d3 is the deepfaced, lower spinning 440cc head with less draw bias and a lower trajectory. 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.
The 917 d2 on average spun about 400 rpm less than the 915 d2. The 915d3 is slightly smaller at 440cc than the 915d2 and has a deeper face to manage trajectory and is full of distance and forgiveness technology. Are the titleist 915 d2 driver and titleist 915 d3 driver really that good. Another data point that really jumps out is the increase in ball speed the 917 gained. The new titleist 915 driver has finally arrived and it has been well. My test consisted of hitting seven pro v1x balls with markings per club in random order for a series of four test runs. It really comes down to preference on look and feel. Our editor alex gallermore has a little bit of fun with titleists 915 d2 driver and finds out which shaft and head is the best fit for his swing. Review titleist 917 d2 and d3 the home of organic golf. Titleist, along with pinnacle, and footjoy brands, together comprise acushnet company, which is an operating. Titleist is also an extremely strong leader in the golf ball market. I have been playing the d3 heads since i like the way it looks at address. The d3 definitely had lower spin and he got 1015 more yards from the d3. 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.
But how do you adjust the driver to suit your ball flight. Titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. The clubhead has a pear shape design to provide confidence and stability. Jun 24, 2015 the titleist 915 d2 driver has a clubhead size of 460cc for maximum forgiveness and distance. Have always loved titleist irons, but i could never hit their woods very well.
Michael johnson discuss the titleist 915d2d3, which earned gold medal honors on the 2016 golf digest hot list. 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. Oct 08, 2014 couple arc with a new radial speed face and the 915 d2 and d3 drivers present you with a much more forgiving titleist driver than before. While we still think the john deere is the best bet for when titleist will start officially spreading pics of their 915 drivers, the new models made their appearance on the range at the quicken. In our opinion, the d2 larger 460cc head is the better of the heads as it spins and flys the same as the. Comparing the titleist 9 d2 to the 9 d3 3balls blog. Unfollow titleist 915 d2 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. I hit 15 balls with my ping driver and then 15 with the. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver, setting up. 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. 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.
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. Titleist 915 d3 driver titleist s 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 over the previous model. Both also feature titleists surefit hosel, which allows for independent loft and lie adjustability. For a titleist, it was slightly louder, but not in a bad way.
We put the titleist 917 and titleist 915 head to head using our. This allows the 915d2 to be even more forgiving off the tee with a greater moment of inertia moi. The titleist 915 d2 driver has a clubhead size of 460cc for maximum forgiveness and distance. Along the same lines, the 917 d3 spun about 350 rpm less than the 915 d3. Just like the d2, the d3 driver comes with titleist s latest and greatest features, such as the active recoil channel and the radial speed face gimmick. If youre playing a titleist driver now, youre likely using one of the last two releases, the 910 or 9. 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. The radial speed face is a high speed face insert that. I see a good amount of the titleist guys walker, spieth, etc. Workable and forgiving, the titleist 915d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control. You will be surprised how easy the d3 can be to fade and draw on command. 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. Sort of curious why they play this model and not the d3.
The titleist 915d3 driver provides a workable, lower spin option for players that want a lower, more controllable ball flight. Meanwhile, the 917 d3 offers a classic pearshaped profile but its a head that is tour inspired as its. Titleist 915d3 driver workable and forgiving, the 915 d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control. I then found a video where he compares the 9 d3 vs. Nov 26, 2015 at first glance the 9 d3 doesnt look drastically different from the 910, but in its first week on tour in july around 50 per cent of titleist staff players switched to the new drivers. Couple arc with a new radial speed face and the 915 d2 and d3 drivers present you with a much more forgiving titleist driver than before. The fact is with the new 915 d2, d3 drivers from titleist, 00.
I suggest you lighten shaft go with d3 and take a lesson on how to. Lowest prices on titleist drivers at golf discount. The 440cc deepface pear profile provides confidence to manage your trajectory, so the 915d3 produces a lower. Titleist 915d2d3 golf digest equipment editors mike stachura and e. The 460cc pear profile provides confidence and stability. All shots were hit in the a1 surefit position and standard rear weight. Compared with its d2 sibling, the titleist 915 d3 driver is focused at less spin and a lower flight trajectory. The whole philosophy behind the titleist 915 d2 driver is to offer a more dynamic face closure and a higher trajectory, compared to the 915 d3. The 440cc deepface pear profile provides confidence to manage your trajectory, so the 915d3 produces a lower flight and less spin versus the 915d2.
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