Titleists 905r, like the 905s, 905t, 983k, 983e, 975, and every other. Though the 905r isnt my gamer due to the heel weight and the extra rpm, i sometimes take it with me in practice rounds to check my contact and to feel that awesome springy feeling. It features a small head and delivers the impact you want to reach as far as possible. It features the signature titleist teardropshaped head 400 cc, which has a fronttoback weight di. I kept slicing the 905r because of the feel of the clubhead since the shaft was so heavy and my swingweight is a d1. Titleist 910 d2 swing weight club fitting team titleist. The present invention is directed towards a golf club head having integrally. The average distance on the pga tour has changed very little from 2004 until now. What is the swing weight of this setup and what is a comparable 9d3 to match. I still own a 905t, and it still holds up very well against many of the newer drivers on the market today. I could feel the location of the head throughout the swing, providing a very. Mar 29, 2006 i sent titleist an email last week asking something to effect of when is titleist going to make a 460cc driver that is square when laid flat at address and then said how i hit 10 or so balls with my 975j straight and long then 30 seconds later hit the demo 905r and the first 3 were low duck hooks until i physically laid it open.
That is why it is important that you like the appearance and swing weight of the club. Titleist, along with pinnacle, and footjoy brands, together comprise acushnet company, which is an operating company of fila korea, ltd. Hi, i finally received my new titleist 910 d3 driver and what a beauty it is i bought it on ebay, but it took over a month until i got it, cause i ordered it with two shafts and titleist did not deliver the 2nd shaft in time. Plus the face looks closed at address compared to the 905r, even at the b1 setting. I shoot low 80s to upper 70s, driver swing speed is in the upper 90s, no, i dont hit the ball 300 yards. I have hit both the t and the r but have not hit the s. My average driver swing speed currently is right around 97 mph. Adding tape to the grip will decrease the swing weight. Most couldnt tell you the weight of the shaft on their current driver or the one theyre lined up to buy. The titleist 905r is a 460cc driver made of a combination of metals including titanium and aluminum alloy. Swing weight is probably what you want to know, not actual weight. The most prevalent method of discerning shaft flex is by way of swing speed. 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.
This is most forgiving titleist driver i have played so far. A 460cc, pearshaped titanium driver with the maximum allowable head size for. Swing weight changes with the manipulation of head weight, shaft type, shaft length, shaft weight, and grip weight. The titleist 905r driver is built to optimize all aspects of your shot off the tee. Reduced spin and flatter launch makes the pro titanium 905s ideal for high. But i have found this club to be very consistent, with a nice medium trajectory, easy to hit pretty straight. Fit your titleist 917 d2, 917 d3, ts2, or ts3 driver with the shaft thats just right for you.
Mar 24, 2010 the titleist 905r is a traditional looking driver that features prominent performance and professional appeal. Stay posted on the latest product launches, tour news, exclusive team titleist opportunities and connect with product experts. Take this for what it is, one guys opinion, but titleist has been lost in the driver doldrums the last several years. The optimum weight distribution in the pro titanium 905 drivers creates a. Unfollow titleist 905r driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. My drivers at time of testing were a titleist 905t and taylormade r7 tp.
The titleist 917d3 is a good looking driver for the truly above average player. My swing speed is 107 mph and i usually carry the ball 235245. The titleist 907d2 is a multimaterial 460cc driver with an enhanced moment of inertia moi for. My short stint with the bridgestone 460 and now the sq tour lasted a month and a half. Late last year, pga tour pros began playing the rumored 905r in significant numbers. Titleist standard swingweight golf clubs team titleist. Available in 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, and 17 gram weight options. I am an average golfer, and i havent played much in the past 4 months due to being. 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. Though drivers have been capped at 460cc for a few years now, titleist has made due with drivers measuring less than 400 cc the 905s and the 905t. All you have to do is use your adjustability wrench to secure the shaft to the club head. Obviously the 909 heads, being titleist are solid, the factory shafts feel cheap and soft. Additionally, a tungsten weight in the sole helps to lower and deepen the center of.
Dec 24, 2011 this video was uploaded from an android phone. Aug 17, 2006 905r 905t 905s posted in equipment opinions. The precise amount of increase or decrease will depend on the clubs overall characteristics. Well my obsession with this game and the especially the driver drove me to london, ontario yesterday, where i hit about 500 balls and tested drivers for nearly 4 hours. These are the ingredients to maximize driving distance. How does titleist think overall weight of a driver affects distance in view of claims of competitors who are promoting drivers weighing under 300 grams. Youll covet this driver for its accurate fitting experience. 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. In this video we examine how swing weight influences your performance with a golf club. Each product cycle, titleist offers two versions of its driver to appeal to every skilllevel and performance preference, one that is smaller. The center of gravity is positioned to provide the average player with the optimal combination of launch angle. Find out if the lightweight design helps him swing faster and gain more distance, or is the ts2 still a good fit. These are the performance deliverables built into titleist pro titanium drivers. Titleist 905r driver discount prices for golf equipment.
Titleist ts driver profiles driver player profile launchspin adjustability specs ts1 swing speed 85 mph or less average drive 220 yards or fewermoderate swing speed golfers looking for an ultralightweight driver high launch mid spin surefit hoseladjustable back weight 9. The titleist 905t is a multimaterial hosel design, 400cc head size with a thin beta titanium face insert which makes for one hot driver. While completing a build it was the perfect time to show you how i do it. 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. What does the swing weight of a golf club actually mean.
Whether youre on the golf course or looking to practice teeing off, this titleist will surely improve on your swing and reach. After a few minutes warmup with my current driver cleveland classic xl custom i alternated hitting 5 shots with each driver until i got to a total of 20 with each 80 drives in all and kept the top 10 from each driver after throwing out the bottom 10. Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release in. A quick and easy way to increase a clubs swing weight is to add lead tape to the club head. The construction of the titleist 905r is worthy of a second look. I think that is why i hit my 905r much straighter and longer than my newer 910d2.
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. Titleist is well represented on the pga tour as well as most international competitive tours. Ernie els and adam scott were playing the driver as early as one year ago. The center of gravity is positioned to provide the average player with the optimal combination of launch angle, spin rates and ball speed for long, straight distance from the tee box. Titleist pro should have a weight kit to experiment. Titleist 983, 905r, cobra amp, mizuno mp001, cleveland launcher, sonartec ti01, tm r7. The most buzzedabout drivers in golf in 2005 were the titleist 905t and 905s models. Shop new and used titleist drivers from the fantastic selection available at 2nd swing. Titleist 975j driver golf club for sale online ebay. The 905r has a 35% larger sweet spot than the 905t and 905s. Specifications titleists 905r is available in lofts of 8. 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. Choosing a backup generator plus 3 legal house connection options transfer switch and more duration. The change helped reduce aquinos tendency to miss to the left with his driver, his stated goal at the beginning of the fitting.
I also have a 910d2kalii shaft stiff and its a complete different feel. Tour experience golf custom golf club fitting studio toronto, canada. But the titleist pro titanium 905r is a traditionally shaped driver that packs a powerful punch for the better player. Nov 04, 2016 that increased his drivers swing weight from d1 to d4. You may have heard the term swing weight before as it relates to golf clubs. 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. Nv 65 driver shaft in a titleist 905r driver versus an aldila nv 85 hybrid shaft in a. Golf weight for titleist 915 driver fw hybrid 915d 915f 915h available size.
Ap2, cb, and mb use heavier stock shafts and thus build standard at d2. Its the maximum size allowable by the usga, and for players with higher swing speeds. 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. Custom titleist shafts come complete with a titleist shaft sleeve already installed.
Jan 03, 2007 i love my 905r now, before i wasnt consistent enough with it so i went through some shaft changes. Buy the titleist 905r driver from 2nd swing and get a great price by trading in your used clubs either in stores or online. The titleist ts family has yet another addition with the new ts1, a lightweight driver for moderate swing speed players. Buy new and used titleist 905 r driver from the best golf shop. Our standard swing weights for ap1 and c16 are one point lighter because of the balance point and total weights of the stock shafts. The 905r is a tourproven 460cc pear shaped titanium driver with shallow face for players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed. Titanium body with strategic weight pads in the sole and skirt. While its completely unsuitable for the vast majority of golfers, the titleist 917d3 is the driver that many will be lusting over for the next season. The driver round maker or round breaker golfindustryonline. It features the signature titleist teardropshaped head 400 cc, which has a fronttoback weight distribution. Interchangeable head weights for the titleist 915 driver and fairway allow for the customizing of swingweight and feel for optimized performance.
The titleist 905t pro titanium driver is a popular club made for advanced and average players. Titleist drivers offer players the clean look at address and traditional pear shape that most better players prefer. As the driver search continues i have narrowed it down to 905s. Titleist pro titanium 905 drivers are available in three different models the 905r, 905t and 905s. This driver can ensure you land on the fairway just right.
Titleist custom driver shafts 917, ts2, ts3 custom shafts. As a general rule, however, to increase swing weight from d2 to d4, add four 2inchlong strips of. As a devoted titleist fan and long time titleist player i was surprised by the performance of this stick. What the average golfer pays no mind to is shaft weight. Jul 15, 2009 hitting my titleist 905r at the driving range. Numerous shaft options exist for both 905 series drivers.
Aquino also commented favorably on the improved sound of the 917 drivers, which he said was reminiscent of the titleist 910 driver he used to own. Jun 23, 2006 given the choice between another driver with similar performance and the traditional, classy 905r, id take the titleist every time. The 905r is a tourproven 460cc pearshaped titanium driver with shallow face for players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed, launch angle, spin and forgiveness. Pluggedin golf does shaft weight matter more than shaft flex. Us20070275791a1 golf club head with twisted face angle.
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