Nov 26, 2015 at first glance the 9 d2 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 driver. The 915 was a great driver with its improved spin numbers and faster ball speeds, but it is obvious that titleist really hit a home run designing the new 917 model. With my 915d2 i picked up just over 10 yds on my 9d2. But the advances in the 915 models should help your numbers improve.
The titleist 9d2 driver is designed to combine speed with forgiveness for average golfers. I had the 910 and now the 9 drivers skipping the 915. The 915 model made huge gains in both ball speed and spin reduction over its 9 predecessor. The titleist 915 d2 driver also delivers a high trajectory with more dynamic face closure compared to the titleist 915 d3 driver.
The 460 cc, pearshaped driver features a rear sole weight that positions the center of gravity low and deep to increase moment of inertia as well as produce higher launch angles. The head is deeper and looks like it has been stretched back to front, which moves the centre of gravity cg further back and also creates a little draw bias. The 915d2 appears ever so slightly more elongated than the 9d2 in shape but actually measures the same length. Deeper face than the d2 allowing for additional shot and trajectory control. I had the 9 and 915 d3 driver, as well as the 910 and 915 fw and hybs i noticed no difference in distance between any of them, and i preferred the sound of the 910hf and the. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver. Titleist drivers have always been widely recognized as a forgiving, good looking, solid feeling, overall high performing driver by many. No way to completely know until you hit it, and hopefully at.
Before the 915 d2 came out and i got fitted again, i believed that the 9 was the best driver out there. Titleist 9 d3 vs titleist 915 d3 old vs new duration. Like the 910 and 9 drivers before, the 915 d2 driver has a large 460cc head that is designed to get the ball up in the air. The 917 d2 driver was designed to fit golfers of a wide variety of skill levels, which is why both the launch angle and spin rate are both higher than the 917 d3. 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 wide, deep and long channel running across the sole enhances the flexing of the. Spending the bucks for a ts will have to wait til next season.
Unfollow titleist 915 d2 driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Have always loved titleist irons, but i could never hit their woods very well. The titleist 9 d2 driver is a good improvement on the 910 version. I was a fan of the 917 driver and had it in my bag for a while. Oct 01, 2014 having always been a ping wood golfer. The clubhead has a pear shape design to provide confidence and stability. Titleist has retained the simple, clean look of the top view of the driver. The club features an array of adjustable technology. I usually play the prov1x ball but the last few days i played the dt tour soft due to the cold weather in nj. Those who want a bit more finetuning can opt for the ts3 driver.
The centre of gravity has been lowered to reduce the spin on the ball and it is now the same launch and spin. Best of all, the 917 drivers accomplish this weighting jujitsu without touching the classic look, sound and feel of a titleist driver. So the ts2 is very much a grip it and rip it driver no nonsense, simple and seriously fast off the face. With a more traditional approach than the d2, the d3 comes with 440cc. Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver austads golf the leader. With that, from model to model the have slowly lowered the spin.
Titleist 9d2 is a 460cc full pear shaped driver with innovations to the face insert, rear weight and lower cg location that deliver the best. At fitting, it appeared that the 915 with the adela rogue silver shaft was longer. 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. After a substantial warmup involving some very unusual stretching, our anonymous big hitter hit five shots with the titleist 915 d2 driver, then five with the titleist 917 d2 driver, then another five with each club. Buy a used titleist 9 d2 driver at a great price on globalgolf. I bought into getting a 9 driver and i wound up averaging about 280 yards and 80 percent fairways hit. Sep 18, 2016 titleist 917 v titleist 915 the methodology. 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. Sep 18, 2018 it resulted in the lowest cg ever in a titleist driver. I play the 9 and it has been a massive benefit to my game. The 9 d2 and d3 drivers are the latest in the line of titleist equipment, and feature an evolutionary leap forward from the 910, further refining all that the 910 did right and. The 915s classic shape masks sophisticated technology. Titleists new 915s vs the old 9 driver andrew rice golf. Titleist 9 d3 vs titleist 915 d3 old vs new subscribe to rick shiels golf pga add 14 yards to your.
Aug 31, 2012 the titleist 9 d2 driver is a good improvement on the 910 version. Compared to the 9 d2, the 915 spins the ball around 115 rpm less for an average swing speed of around 8590mph. Buy titleist 9d2 driver9d3 driver fairway golf usa. After a substantial warmup involving some very unusual stretching, our anonymous big hitter hit five shots with the titleist. At first glance the 9 d2 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 driver. I hit 15 balls with my ping driver and then 15 with the 915 driver. Titleists new 915s 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. By the end of 2012, 90 per cent of titleists staffers are expected to have switched a clear sign of a measurable performance boost. These are exactly the ones i am debating with as well ok, also curious about the mizuno 850 or whatever their latest driver. Also, the improvement in performance was minimal with the 9 s, so i stayed with the 910s. I still own a 905t, and it still holds up very well against many of the newer drivers on the market today.
Dec 04, 2014 titleist 915 d2 driver handicap testing. I am not a big believer in other peoples claims about accuracy and added distance. My golf shop let me take the demo out and play a round with it. It resulted in the lowest cg ever in a titleist driver.
The golf monthly team places the new titleist 915 driver under the microscope to see whether it offers extra performance over last years titleist. If i were you, id hold on to your 910 d2 one more season and jump to the 915 s when they come out. So many titleist fans swear by the 910 and still select it as their all time favorite driver. Mar, 20 the 9 d2 and d3 drivers are the latest in the line of titleist equipment, and feature an evolutionary leap forward from the 910, further refining all that the 910 did right and improving on the soft spots with a hotter clubface and more consistent launch characteristics between the two drivers. My test consisted of hitting seven pro v1x balls with markings per club in random order for a series of four test runs. I used to hit 80 percent fairways and average about 280 yards with my 910 driver. Titleist 9 d3 vs titleist 915 d3 old vs new youtube. Regardless, you can find some fantastic deals from trustworthy and reputable sellers on ebay, but just be aware of their policies. I had the 9 and 915 d3 driver, as well as the 910 and 915 fw and hybs. Dec 08, 2015 years later, it can be difficult to find the 9 d2 driver in new condition. With that, a minor spin reduction from 910 9, a decent reduction from 9 915 and another minor reduction from 915 917. I added about 10 15 yards in the air with a nice roll and with a nice high launch. Like the 910 and 9, the 915 features a glossy black crown and a black face. Jun 17, 2015 titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series.
The centre of gravity has been lowered to reduce the spin on the ball and it is now the same launch and spin as the d3 version. However the main difference between the two models is that the d2 has a 460cc head which will offer a little bit more forgiveness and a little draw. Buy new and used titleist 915 d2 driver from the best golf shop. Clear cut d2 vs d3 player now due to the difference in spin.
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. But how do you adjust the driver to suit your ball flight. I used to hit 80 percent fairways and average about. 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. I could not acquire that driver so i opted for a new 9 d3 from a local golf shop.
You may want to check your swing weight in both and. Nov 21, 2014 titleist s 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. 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. Take this for what it is, one guys opinion, but titleist has been lost in the driver doldrums the last several years. Dec 23, 2014 titleist has retained the simple, clean look of the top view of the driver.
Jun 24, 2015 the titleist 915 d2 driver has a clubhead size of 460cc for maximum forgiveness and distance. Im 66, a 1 handicap and hit the 9 farther than any previous driver. The 915 has less spin so it may be a little lower because of less float in the air from spin. 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. The wide, deep and long channel running across the sole enhances the flexing of the face. Some slight thinning of the arc tapering to the back gives the elongated look. Both of these driver models came in two models, the d2 and d3. The 915 is a great deal right now with recent price drops. Titleists latest series of drivers, fairways, and hybrids is the 915 series. Picked up the 915 d2 driver in the spring ive always play titleist drivers when i purchased a 9 ive noticed i was getting a lot of overspin which was making my draw into a hook so immediately went to 915 i was in line to purchase it probably one of the best titleist drivers ive ever had added about 20 yards to my drive and im hitting 90% of the fairways.
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