Jun 23, 2006 titleist is a traditional company, and with tradition comes a somewhat slower, more calculated pace. I ordered one of these the minute press releases came out about the new 907 drivers from titleist. The titleist 907 d1 driver may be a bit visually challenged from above, but watching someone hit it side on it looks great. The 905t has a larger fronttoback profile that gives it more dynamic loft. This driver was aimed at mid to lowhandicap intermediate to advanced golfers, much like many clubs in the titleist line. Was playing with the taylormade r7 tp but just wasnt getting the right ball flight no matter how i was tweaking the weights.
Titleists driver line though you can visually compare titleists three 905 drivers online, heres a quickie cheat sheet. This increases initial launch angle without creating too much backspin. As a devoted titleist fan and long time titleist player i was surprised by the performance of this stick. The series initially included two models, the titleist 905t driver and 905s driver. This is a forgiving driver that will make titleist woods an option, even for players without single digit handicaps. As always, if you want to get the most out of this club, make sure youre fit for the right shaft, loft, and settings for your swings. Late last year, pga tour pros began playing the rumored 905r in significant numbers.
The center of gravity is positioned to provide the average player with the optimal combination of launch angle. Add them to your team titleist golf bag and let other members know what youre playing with. Titleists 905r, like the 905s, 905t, 983k, 983e, 975, and every other. I am a small guy about 53 and my swing speed is 96102 depends my body condition. Oct 15, 2010 the titleist 975d driver was produced from 1998 to 2001.
Went back to the 905r with proforce 75 and have to say it is better than either one of the 909s i bought, plus better feel bore thru shaft stabilizes head. Best of all, the 917 drivers accomplish this weighting jujitsu without touching the classic look, sound and feel of a titleist driver. Bought a titleist 905r driver to replace my ping g5 after having good results woth the titleist 5 wood fitted with aldila nv shaft. I didnt like the square drivers as they didnt go the distance of my. Whether this gives the impression it does not go as far as other drivers, were not sure. What new titleist driver mimics the specs of this driver so i can have a starting place for a fitting should i deciede to update. Titleist is well represented on the pga tour as well as most international competitive tours. The 460cc head has a larger sweet spot than the other 905 drivers for more forgiveness and faster ball speeds across a larger area on the face. The titleist 905t is a multimaterial hosel design, 400cc head size with a thin beta titanium face insert which makes for one hot driver. Obviously the 909 heads, being titleist are solid, the factory shafts feel cheap and soft. The construction of the titleist 905r is worthy of a second look. Looksi love the looks of the titleist 909 d3 driver.
The titleist 905r is a traditional looking driver that features prominent performance and professional appeal. Because i was able to hit it consistently, i ordered a preowned model with the specs i am now. New titleist driver specs like 905s golf clubs team titleist. Oct 31, 2018 this is a forgiving driver that will make titleist woods an option, even for players without single digit handicaps. Though drivers have been capped at 460cc for a few years now, titleist has made due with drivers measuring less than 400cc the 905s and the 905t. With the new 905 series drivers they have followed this line of thinking in building a driver geared towards the. The obvious conclusion is that its absolutely critical to get yourself correctly fitted if youre to make the most of the 983. Can you tell me the improvements and differences in the new 9 line vs the 905r. Has given me at least another 20 yards, but more importantly seems much easier to square the face and my power fade has virtually disappeared. The 905r is a tourproven 460cc pear shaped titanium driver with shallow face for players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed, launch angle, spin and forgiveness. Though drivers have been capped at 460cc for a few years now, titleist has made due with drivers measuring less than 400cc the 905s and the 905t late last year, pga tour pros began playing the rumored 905r in significant numbers. With the new 905 series drivers they have followed this line of thinking in building a driver geared towards the stronger player. That said, the same flex aldila nv 65 shaft with the 9.
The surefit system allows loft and lie to be adjusted independently. The titleist 905t driver is a great option for any golfer looking for a reliable club off the tee. Due to its larger fronttoback profile and resulting increased dynamic loft, the 905t has high launch and moderate to low spin characteristics. I was having trouble with my ping rapture v2 driver so i decided to try my uncles titleist 905t driver. Feb 18, 2016 old school vs modern technology 15 year old titleist 975j driver vs 2018 taylormade m4 driver duration. For players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed launch angle, spin and forgiveness.
With an extensive selection of lofts and shafts, titleist pro titanium drivers are. Switched to the titleist 905t and the results were remarkable. The optimum weight distribution in the pro titanium 905 drivers creates a center of gravity that is both lower and closer to face center, said jeff. Titleist fujikura speeder stiff grafalloy prolite stiff and regular ttileist graphite design yf6 stiff titleist 4560 stiff and regular titleist 4550 lflex. It began with a challenge from the games greatest players. I average around 50% fairways hit and know it shaves a couple of strokes off due to confidence and accuracy. Looking down, it is the nice, small, tourlooking club head, and that is enough for me to say ok i need it. Titleist is a traditional company, and with tradition comes a somewhat slower, more calculated pace.
I was very surprised that it was easy to hit considering it had a smaller head. What titleist has done is taken the 983 series drivers, one of the best on the market in 20032004 and made it even better. I loose a little distance approx 710 yds compared to other driver, but trade off is worth it. Apr 22, 2014 we took the new titleist 9 d2 driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. The titleist 905r driver is built to optimize all aspects of your shot off the tee. Titleist custom golf clubs options and complete specifications for ts drivers and fairway metals, 818 hybrids, 718 irons, vokey design sm6 wedges, and scotty cameron putters. A pearshaped, 460cc titanium driver with a shallow face for players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed, launch angle, spin and forgiveness the 905r has a 35% larger sweet spot than the 905t and 905s designed to produce high launch, low spin and maximum ball velocity for long, straight driver distance. Titleist 905r vs titleist 9 d2 d3 drivers golf clubs. I am a low handicap player and tried the 910 series and ended up staying with the 905r, but i have decided to get fit for a 9 driver.
Designed as a compliment to the companys 905 driver series, the titleist 904f fairway wood can be described in many of the same terms. Apr 12, 2005 the titleist 905 driver is everything you would expect from a titliest driver. Titleists distinctive pearshaped profile, and shallow face set naturally square to address it instils confidence from the first swing. Unlike some other titanium drivers the sound and feel is solid rather than loud and brash. Constructed with an alltitanium alloy and molded into a pearshaped club head, the titleist 905r gives the user a little more confidence in their long distance game. The titleist 905 driver is everything you would expect from a titliest driver. Titleist is also an extremely strong leader in the golf ball market. Can you tell me the improvements and differences in. 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. Mar 24, 2010 the titleist 905r is a traditional looking driver that features prominent performance and professional appeal. The titleist 905t pro titanium driver is a popular club made for advanced and average players. I have titleist woods and driver ever since i learned to play golf.
Titleist s driver line though you can visually compare titleist s three 905 drivers online, heres a quickie cheat sheet. With an extensive selection of lofts and shafts, titleist pro titanium drivers are capable of optimizing launch conditions for a wide range of serious golfers. I am currently using the titlest 905r driver and have for several years. Trajectory was good, distance average at best and the feel was harsher than the typical feel i find in other titleist drivers i own admittedly not all 905s and none of them are a t model. Unfollow titleist 905r driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
As with the majority of titleist clubs, the 909 d3 driver keeps the classy look and design to go along with its mates. Titleist 9d3 is a high performance 445cc classic pear shaped driver that delivers tour inspired workability with distance and forgiveness. There is a larger fronttoback clubhead profile on the titleist 905t to increase dynamic loft for higher initial launch trajectory and produce moderate to low spin rates. Two letters that mark the way to the future of titleist speed. Of course, these clubs are still targeted at the serious or aspiring golfer. The 975d was used by tiger woods during his 2001 pga tour season. I had dabbled with a square driver during the winter, whilst waiting for a ping rapture driver. The original taylormade m2 family of golf clubs, still going.
The titleist 905 drivers were the mostbuzzedabout golf clubs of late 2004early 2005 in the golf world. Titleist has always gone by the slogan serious clubs, serious performance. Mar 14, 2009 with the three 909 driver models, titleist is back in the game again. My longest drive for this is around 295 well i guess the roll. The titleist 905t driver is a great club in every respect, looks good, performs brilliantly and isnt overly expensive. The titleist 905t driver is a great club in every respect, looks good, performs brilliantly and isn. In woods and drivers, tradition means pear, as in pearshaped heads. It features the signature titleist teardropshaped head 400 cc, which has a fronttoback weight distribution.
Titleist 9 d2 driver compared against 910, 909, 907 and 905. We took the new titleist 9 d2 driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. The long, wide, and deep active recoil channel runs from the heel to the toe of the club and allows the face to flex at impact. Brent kelley is an awardwinning sports journalist and golf expert with over 30 years in print and online journalism. Performance wise we found it very forgiving and speaking to titliest they say the it is a very good antihook club as the weighting in the design prevents the club turning over. The titleist 915d2 is designed for maximum forgiveness and increased distance off the tee. The ts project is a peerless pursuit of speed where every micron and milligram matter. Titleist pro titanium 905 drivers are available in three different models the.