Michael johnson discuss the titleist 915d2d3, which earned gold medal honors on the 2016 golf digest hot list. Golfwrx sent six members to the titleists oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. The 915s classic shape masks sophisticated technology. The new titleist 915 driver has finally arrived and it has been well worth. I got this driver with a speeder 757 shaft because i used to use a 905r with the same shaft. Each series of drivers aims to deliver greater ball speed and more distance through improvements in the face and center of gravity cg optimizations. Deeper face than the d2 allowing for additional shot and trajectory control. The titleist 915 d2 driver also delivers a high trajectory with more dynamic face closure compared to the titleist 915 d3 driver. Are the titleist 915 d2 driver and titleist 915 d3 driver really that good.
Both of these driver models came in two models, the d2 and d3. Sep 30, 2014 are the titleist 915 d2 driver and titleist 915 d3 driver really that good. Each series of drivers aims to deliver greater ball speed. 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. With a more traditional approach than the d2, the d3 comes with 440cc. 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. 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. 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 915d3 is slightly smaller at 440cc than the 915d2 and has a deeper face to. I suggest you lighten shaft go with d3 and take a lesson on how to. In our opinion, the d2 larger 460cc head is the better of the heads as it spins and flys the same as the. Looks are just personal opinion so after seeing the d2s impressive launch monitor performance two testers agreed theyd happily game the driver. 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. Titleist driver righthanded golf clubs for sale ebay.
Its difficult to knock a driver that s played by so many tour players including the worlds number one, but our testers couldnt agree they all loved the 915s head shape. The 460cc pear profile provides confidence and stability. 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. Feb 24, 2015 the titleist 915 d4 driver available in 8. All shots were hit in the a1 surefit position and standard rear weight. 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. The titleist 915d3 driver provides a workable, lower spin option for players that want a lower, more controllable ball flight. The 917 d2 driver is a 460 cc pearshaped head that offers distance and forgiveness. Michael johnson discuss the titleist 915d2d3, which earned gold medal honors on the 2016 golf digest hot. Jun 24, 2015 the titleist 915 d2 driver has a clubhead size of 460cc for maximum forgiveness and distance. Titleist may be most famous for its golf balls, but titleist drivers are every bit as capable of delivering high performance as their renowned golf balls.
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 915d2 is larger at 460cc than its d3 counterpart, with a pearshaped profile. Hit more fairways with the maximum distance and forgiveness 915d2. This allows the 915d2 to be even more forgiving off the tee with a greater moment of inertia moi. Oct 01, 2014 having always been a ping wood golfer. If youre playing a titleist driver now, youre likely using one of the last two releases, the 910 or 9. 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. 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. Have always loved titleist irons, but i could never hit their woods very well.
Review titleist 917 d2 and d3 the home of organic golf. I added about 10 15 yards in the air with a nice roll and with a nice high launch. The titleist 915d2 driver features the new active recoil channel arc which is a side sole channel the delivers more distance by actively flexing at. After working with a titleist fitter, i now have on order a 917 d2 8. The clubhead has a pear shape design to provide confidence and stability. The performance of the 915 drivers is one reason to buy them.
The new d3 is also more workable than its sibling and has less builtin draw. 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. Titleist 915d2d3 golf digest equipment editors mike stachura and e. 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 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 d2 driver has a clubhead size of 460cc for maximum forgiveness and distance. Technology and design 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 wide, deep and long channel running across the sole enhances the flexing of the face. 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.
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. Nov 04, 2016 golfwrx sent six members to the titleists oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. I used the d2 for half a season and it is very similar to d3 but the d3 is just that much better. 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. In fact the best titleist driver weve ever tested on offcentre hits. 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. 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 was excited to see if there are any positive changes with the new line. 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. Mar 20, 2017 the 917 d2 driver is a 460 cc pearshaped head that offers distance and forgiveness. Best of all, the 917 drivers accomplish this weighting jujitsu without touching the classic look, sound and feel of a titleist driver.
It really comes down to preference on look and feel. The whole philosophy behind the titleist 915 d2 driver is to offer a. The new titleist 915 driver has finally arrived and it has been well worth the wait. Meanwhile, the 917 d3 offers a classic pearshaped profile but its a head that is tour inspired as its. Titleist 917 d3 driver or titleist 915 d3 driver youtube. 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. Shoot, adam scott this year alone went from a d5 400 cc, low spinning made exclusively for him to the d3, then ended up winning twice in florida with the d2. As far as we can see and from testing the d2 and d3 heads spin, feel and fly almost the same. I had many great rounds with this driver and will continue to use it. Titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. I suggest you lighten shaft go with d3 and take a lesson on how to work the driver.
Jun 17, 2015 titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. The titleist 915d2 driver features the new active recoil channel arc which is a side sole channel the delivers more distance by actively flexing at impact to launch the ball off the face with higher speed and lower spin. 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. I hit 15 balls with my ping driver and then 15 with the 915 driver. I hit 15 balls with my ping driver and then 15 with the. Lowest prices on titleist drivers at golf discount. 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. 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. 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. Unfollow titleist 915 d2 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Additionally it features a new face called the radial speed face, high. At 440 cc, the pearshaped 915 d3 produces a lower, flatter trajectory, with about 250 rpm less spin than the 460 cc d2. The 915 sees the continued use of the surefit system, which allows the golfer to alter the loft and face angle of the club. 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. Comparing the titleist 9 d2 to the 9 d3 3balls blog. 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. Titleists new 915s vs the old 9 driver andrew rice golf.
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