The 9 series drivers have the same surefit tour hosel that debuted in. All shots were hit in the a1 surefit position and standard weight. Overall, the d2 is forgiving, long and a great option for the upcoming season. Preowned titleist golf 9 d2 driver value their price. A rear weight lowers the center of gravity that increases launch angle and increases moment of inertia to. I believe thats more common for women, seniors and young players.
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. It was also touted to have additional distance over the older 910d2. The titleist 9d3 driver is a classic, pearshaped driver that is designed for the better golfer. The surefit cg weight system allows the golfer to further dialin their driver to achieve maximum performance, more so than any titleist driver in the past. You can see this yourself when you go for a fitting as there are two variations and the best one for your swing will pick you. Every two years like clockwork, titleist launches a new model. Of note, however, is that both 917 models spin less than their 915 d2 and d3. Below we will show comparison photos of the newer 9 driver to the older 910 model. Golfers also have the option to utilize a neutral weight in the chamber if they choose, and while the 917 comes standard with 12gram weights, lighter and heavier weights are also available to help players achieve their preferred swing weight depending on the length of.
The titleist 9 d3 driver looks and feels easy to hit. Off center hits still feel solid with very little unwanted vibrations. Swing weights range from a0 at the lightest to g10 at the heaviest, with most mens clubs coming in around d0 d2 and womens clubs weighing c5c7. 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. The club feels great throughout the swing and allows you to alter the swing weight for a personalized feel. Qhalen golf 915 driver fit weight 4g for titleist 915 915 d2 d3 915f. Dec 05, 2016 titleist 917 custom fit test head weight.
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. Volf golf 915 driver surefit weight compatible with 915 driver fairway woods rescue hybrid wood head 479111417g available 4. A off center hits still feel solid with very little unwanted vibrations. If someone wants the club built to a certain swing weight, other then the standard, we can use those bezel weights to help achieve this. Apr 25, 2016 swing weight is measured on a swing weight scale and is referenced with an alphanumeric code.
So i replace the factory 9 gram weight with a 7 gram weight. You can change the swing weight of the club by adding weight to either the club head or the grip end of the club. As a general rule, however, to increase swing weight from d2 to d4, add four 2inchlong strips of 12inchwide lead tape to the club head. In its past few models titleist has created a really forgiving driver for the masses with its d2 model.
The 9d2 driver features a 460cc full pearshaped titanium head discussed further in another section. I noticed on the sight that there is a red dot on the weight and that i could order different weights or a weight kit. Titleist 9d3 is a high performance 445cc classic pear shaped driver that delivers tour inspired workability with distance and forgiveness. My question is, what would the effect be by putting in different weights. This years model is even more forgiving on off center hits. Slightly smaller than the 9d2 at 445cc the d3 has similar technology. The aldila rip phenom is designed to deliver a lowto. I have also hit the 910 and 9 and prefer this one over them in. The 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 combination of speed and forgiveness. Im 57 years old and prefer my drivers at d2 swingweight. I am gaming a 70g in my driver and 80g in my 3 woods because i get.
Generally the d2 is extremely forgiving and delivers a straight ball flight with a midtohigh. Available in 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, and 17 gram weight options. Interchangeable head weights for the titleist 915 driver and fairway allow for the customizing of swingweight and feel for optimized performance. Histar golf weights screw for 9 driver fairway wood hybrid club head. Golf club swing weight d1 vs d2 golf analyzer help. The titleist 9d2 driver is designed to combine speed with forgiveness for average golfers. Buy new and used titleist 9 d2 driver from the best golf shop.
I took the 7 gram weight off the bottom of my sons. It can help you increase the head weight, adjust your swing weight, lower the. I am gaming a 70g in my driver and 80g in my 3 woods because i get better results and get a lot more accuracy. A rear weight lowers the center of gravity that increases launch angle and increases moment of inertia to stabilize the face when the ball is struck offcenter. What new weight will need to be added to resotre original swing weight. The change helped reduce aquinos tendency to miss to the left with his driver, his stated goal at the beginning of the fitting.
At the time of its debut, it was considered titleists most playable and forgiving driver along with the tourlevel 9d3. With the black dot weight your driver was about d5. Titleists new 915s vs the old 9 driver andrew rice golf. The titleist 9 d3 is relatively forgiving and easy to hit.
A similar to the titleist 9 d2, the d3 produces the same feel, crisp contact and muted sound at impact. Titleist tour velvet 360 degree rubber 9d3 specs head volume. The bezel weights on the sole of the 9 metal woods is only a swing weight component and will have no direct. Id like to decrease the headweight to achieve a d2.
With 6 stock shafts it should be easy to find a match for your swing. Id like to decrease the headweight to achieve a d2 or close to swingweight. Gone is the gloss black that was utilized with 915, 9, and 910 drivers. 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. Interchangeable weight technology allows for you to customize the head weight to your preference. The bezel weights that come in the 9 metal woods are used as a swing weight component and have no direct influence on ball flight. Adjust the swing weight for your personal preference with the surefit interchangeable weights. 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 titleist 9 d2 feels balanced in address and throughout the swing. I have found my driver so much for me is in appearance and swing weight. I changed the shaft on my 9 d2 driver from an aldila tour green 65 to a graphite design ad di 7x. 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.
Swing weights range from a0 at the lightest to g10 at the heaviest, with most mens clubs coming in around d0d2 and womens clubs weighing c5c7. That increased his drivers swing weight from d1 to d4. Ts, 917, 915, 9 and 910 driver shafts are interchangeable. Taking 7 grams of weight away will likely only get you to d3, so adding a heavier grip might also be needed to achieve d2. For a 9 driver, black dot weight is 14 grams 11 grams is blue dot. The 915 model made huge gains in both ball speed and spin reduction over its 9 predecessor. This unique system delivers the most precise fit available today. And of course it still delivers the classic beauty of a titleist driver. Golf weight screw for titleist 9 d2 d3 drivers 9f wood. By shortening them both by 12 inch will reduce swing weight. Titleist drivers have always been widely recognized as a forgiving, good looking, solid feeling, overall high performing driver by many. A a the removable weight allows you to control the weight of the club head.
Aug 31, 2012 the titleist 9 d2 driver is a good improvement on the 910 version. Swing weight is measured on a swing weight scale and is referenced with an alphanumeric code. The weight of the shaft didnt create the difference in swing weight. The specs of the aldila rip phenom 70 feature a 74 gram weight and 3. I still own a 905t, and it still holds up very well against many of the newer drivers on the market today. A adjust the swing weight for your personal preference with the surefit interchangeable weights. The weight will fit all titleist 9 series clubs d2, d3 drivers, 9f fairways, 9h hybrids. Many players familiar with swing weight, know what swing weight they want. Nov 21, 2014 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 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.
I took the 7 gram weight off the bottom of my sons titleist. 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. Baosity 5 pieces golf weight screw universal for titleist 9 d2 d3 drivers 9f. I found it much more workable and plenty forgiving for my 10 handicap compared to the drivers listed below. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the. Swing weights range fro m a0 at the lightest to g10 at the heaviest, with most mens clubs coming in around d0 to d2 and womens clubs weighing c5 to c7. I just ordered a 9 d2 driver and i have a question about the weight on the sole. Apr, 2009 the weight of the shaft and swing weight of the club dont have much of a correlation. But one thing that remains from the 910 models is the adjustable surefit tour hosel, allowing loft and lie to be independently altered. Swingweight questions for shafts with epic driver make sure to try the same shafts with different weight. The d2 is very easy to play and favors a slight draw bias. Take this for what it is, one guys opinion, but titleist has been lost in the driver doldrums the last several years. Mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru tests the surefit cg and its ability to change the weight of the club head for ultimate custom fitting.
Normal process time is 23 days but may take up to 2 weeks for delivery if manufacturer needs to build on. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the golf. Similar to the titleist 9 d2, the d3 produces the same feel, crisp contact and muted sound at impact. According to titleist vp of marketing chris mcginley, the new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver. Oct 19, 2014 9 drivers come from factory at d3 swingweight and i feel i have to struggle a bit to swing the club. Golfers also have the option to utilize a neutral weight in the chamber if they choose, and while the 917 comes standard with 12gram weights, lighter and heavier weights are also available to help players achieve their preferred swing weight depending on the length of their driver and the shaft weight they prefer. Baosity 5 pieces golf weight screw universal for titleist 9 d2 d3. To increase swing weight from d2 to d4 you can add about 4 grams of weight to the club head, subtract 10 grams of weight from the grip or lengthen the shaft by inch. You may like instruction use this popular training aid to improve your swing plane gear tune in. A golf clubs swing weight measures its resistance to being swung in a circle, according to. A adjust the swing weight by purchasing individual weights or the surefit tour weight kit that includes 4, 7, 9, 11 and 14 gram interchangeable weights. The titleist 9 d2 offers a clean look and easy to hit driver. Swingweight questions for shafts with epic driver callaway. If putting a titleist 917 driver in your bag is something youre considering, heres.
Nov 26, 2015 other subtle differences include a thinner crown, a flatter weight design to lower the centre of gravity and slight shape changes. The titleist 915 d2 driver is equipped with a titleists surefit tour hosel that allows for 16 different loft and lie combinations. You are standing on the first tee and your opponent pulls out a titleist driver. The 460cc pear profile provides confidence and stability.
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