The wide, deep and long channel running across the sole enhances the flexing of the face. Both drivers were set to a1 in the surefit hosel and in the 917 driver we had the surefit cg weight in the neutral position. But the advances in the 915 models should help your numbers improve. Additionally it features a new face called the radial speed face, high moi head design and the surefit tour hosel. Compared with the d3 and the d2 drivers, the titleist 915 d4 is a little bit different. Jun 17, 2015 titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. Adams and tour edge have begun to look beyond the face or, more accurately. Titleists lowest spin driver ever the 915d4 provides aggressive spin reduction through a low and slightly more forward cg location, while providing speed and stability on offcenter hits. Each driver truly offers the golfers something different and hopefully this article answers all of your questions and can help you to make the perfect buying decision based on your. Titleist 915d4 drivers, released in 2015, features a forward surefit weight directly behind the channel for lower spin than 915d2 and 915d3. The 440cc deepface pear profile provides confidence to manage your trajectory, so the 915d3 produces a lower flight and less spin versus the 915d2. Sticking to its twoyear equipment release cycle, titleists 915 series driver, which includes the 915d2 and 915d3, will eventually replace the 9 series later in the year when its launched at.
The 915 model made huge gains in both ball speed and spin reduction over its 9 predecessor. The 915 d3 driver is the smaller 440cc head, although it does not look at compact as previous models, which i prefer. The change helped reduce aquinos tendency to miss to the left with his driver, his stated goal at the beginning of the fitting. 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 over the previous model. Marc aquino got a deal on his titleist 915d3 driver. The 450cc head has a similar profile and face height to 915d3, with more curvature across the crown for a slightly rounder look in the playing position. Jun 24, 2015 the titleist 915 d2 driver also delivers a high trajectory with more dynamic face closure compared to the titleist 915 d3 driver.
Workable and forgiving, the 915d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control. Nov 02, 2014 workable and forgiving, the 915d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control. Titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. I upgraded to the ad di 6s shaft and am really pleased with my 915 d3 9. 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. Testing the 16 settings of the titleist surefit hosel. Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release in. Titleist drivers have always been widely recognized as a forgiving, good looking, solid feeling, overall high performing driver by many. 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. Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver austads golf the leader. If youre playing a titleist driver now, youre likely using one of the last two releases, the 910 or 9.
For example, the weight is closer to the face than in the d3d2, the face is. I have typically played a taylormade driver but its time for an upgrade. With the same shaft, by design, a 915d3 will spin less than a 909d3. Just for fun, i then included my gamer driver into the test, which is a 915 d2 7. Each driver truly offers the golfers something different and hopefully this article answers all of your questions and can help you to make the perfect buying decision based on your needswants and skill level. I still got too much spin and height with the d3, so i got a d4. The 915s classic shape masks sophisticated technology. The titleist 915 d3 driver is a lower launching, deeper faced, more compact driver that has great feel and control. Nov 21, 2014 titleists new 915 s vs the old 9 driver november 21, 2014 andrew rice 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 440cc deep face pear profile provides confidence to manage your trajectory. The titleist 915 d2 driver also delivers a high trajectory with more dynamic face closure compared to the titleist 915 d3 driver. That increased his drivers swing weight from d1 to d4. The titleist 915 d2 driver is equipped with a titleists surefit tour hosel that allows for 16 different loft and lie combinations.
No way to completely know until you hit it, and hopefully at a place that can give you some numbers. Buy new and used titleist 915 d4 driver from the best golf shop. This unique system delivers the most precise fit available. Both of these driver models came in two models, the d2 and d3. Titleist 915 series driver spotted at congressional. 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. One thing that we noticed straight away was the difference in sound. Ive hit plenty of different types of drivers and will get fitted. The club features an array of adjustable technology. 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. 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. On the downside the sound was a bit more hollow and higher pitched than before at impact, but as i was hitting it further and more accurately, i soon got over that.
Strategic internal weight distribution produces a higher moment of inertia than competitive low spin drivers. I did just notice on the titleist website that they have come out with a 915 d4 and they moved. Though this driver may not be the longest on the market, its a performer for those that can find the center of the face with good swing speed and launch angle. The titleist 915d3 driver provides a workable, lower spin option for players that want a lower, more controllable ball flight. The 3rd most accurate model was the d4 with 43 yards of lefttoright dispersion. The 915d3 driver shaft is on the bottom, with the 3w and hybrid shafts above from the same family. Titleist 915d2 915d3 915d4 to see which one may suit. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. 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. Its innovation focused and damned if it doesnt have me genuinely excited about a new titleist driver for the first time in a decade. I hit 15 balls with my ping driver and then 15 with the 915 driver. Workable and forgiving, the titleist 915d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control.
Jul 11, 2016 youve just bought your titleist 915 d2 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. Being part of the 915 series from titleist, the d4 driver comes fully packed with the latest and greatest proprietary technologies of the company, such as the ultrahot face with the active recoil channel, the radial speed face, the surefit. No way to completely know until you hit it, and hopefully at.
According to a titleist representative, the 915d4 has a slightly more forward center of gravity than the companys 915d3 driver and more crown curvature for a slightly rounder appearance at address. Titleists new 915s vs the old 9 driver andrew rice golf. Titleist drivers have always been widely recognized as a forgiving, good looking, solid feeling, overall high. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist.
Titleist updates their 9 drivers with higher launch and lower spin 915 series. Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release. The settings run from a1 to d4 with the above chart explaining what each setting does. Have always loved titleist irons, but i could never hit their woods very well. Its available in a variety of lofts, which include. Lowest prices on titleist drivers at golf discount. The titleist 917 drivers are officially here and the latest iteration of titleists awardwinning wood line is nothing short of. Its available in a variety of lofts, which include the 7. Im sold on the new titleist driver tech, i think they have upped their game with the latest models. Titleist 915d3 driver workable and forgiving, the 915 d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control.
Since you are used to the d2 head size, the technological advances of the 915 d2 could and should help you all the way around. The 915d3 is slightly smaller at 440cc than the 915d2 and has a. Utilizing active recoil channel and radial speed face technology, the 450cc 915d4 features a forward surefit weight directly behind the channel for lower spin than 915d2 and 915d3. The driver will be available both in rh and lh models, loft options will be. The 915 s classic shape masks sophisticated technology. Oct 01, 2014 like i said a few hundred words ago, with the 915 driver titleist has brought out a more aggressive, dare i say, slightly more modern approach to getting its message out. Titleist 917 d3 driver or titleist 915 d3 driver youtube. The wide, deep and long channel running across the sole enhances the flexing of the. 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 reduced spin, up to 300rpm versus 915d3, provides a flatter trajectory. 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. The titleist 915 has a sweet, highpitched sound while the titleist 917 has a noticeably more meaty and. But how do you adjust the driver to suit your ball flight. Lower moi than d2 and d3, but offers similar to higher moi compared to competitive low spin product.
This unique system delivers the most precise fit available today. For example, the weight is closer to the face than in the d3d2, the face is deeper than d3s, and because of that it has 450 cc vs 460 cc for the latter. May 31, 2015 the driver will be available both in rh and lh models, loft options will be. Sep 18, 2016 both drivers were set to a1 in the surefit hosel and in the 917 driver we had the surefit cg weight in the neutral position. Heres titleists yettobereleased 915d4 driver, which we photographed on the range at the honda classic where it was being tested by titleist player john peterson. How to adjust the titleist 915 d2 driver 3balls blog.