Because i was able to hit it consistently, i ordered a preowned model with the specs i am now. Can you tell me the improvements and differences in the new 9 line vs the 905r. I shoot low 80s to upper 70s, driver swing speed is in the upper 90s, no, i dont hit the ball 300 yards. Obviously the 909 heads, being titleist are solid, the factory shafts feel cheap and soft. Having gone through many golf drivers, even those with adjustable lofts, i find the 905r to be the most accurate, best feeling driver i have ever used.
It began with a challenge from the games greatest players. Add them to your team titleist bag and let other members know what youre playing with. A flatter ball flight marks it out as a driver for more competent golfers, so dont expect it to turn you into ernie els overnight, but midhandicappers will find the 983 a controllable, businesslike driver. Golfers coming from any other driver would do well to give the 905r a spin, if for no other reason than to see what a pearshaped driver looks like. Brent kelley is an awardwinning sports journalist and golf expert with over 30 years in print and online journalism. 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. Found the titleist to be longer more forgiving but difficult to fade,but hits a powerful slight draw with good amount of roll,you can hook with this. Switched to the titleist 905t and the results were remarkable. 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. Titleist, along with pinnacle, and footjoy brands, together comprise acushnet company, which is an operating company of fila korea, ltd.
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. I used to drive around 255 yd with 905r but now im hitting at least 10 to 15 yd longer mainly due to lower spin rate. The ts project is a peerless pursuit of speed where every micron and milligram matter. But the titleist pro titanium 905r is a traditionally shaped driver that packs a powerful punch for the better player.
Described by many as a bigger 905t, the description is largely accurate. Unfollow titleist 905r driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. 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. I spent about an hour on the launch monitor trying out different shaft options and i liked aldila vs proto best for its consistancy and feel. Find out if titleists ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game. But there are some dead spots on the face, nothing significant, and i coulde not gewt us ed to big drivers. Has given me at least another 20 yards, but more importantly. Maximize the performance of your new titleist 917 driver with the help of a titleist certified club fitting.
Titleist, along with pinnacle, and footjoy brands, together comprise acushnet company, which. Take this for what it is, one guys opinion, but titleist has been lost in the driver doldrums the last several years. In woods and drivers, tradition means pear, as in pearshaped heads. My short stint with the bridgestone 460 and now the sq tour lasted a month and a half. 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. The titleist 905t driver is a great club in every respect, looks good, performs brilliantly and isnt overly expensive. Was playing with the taylormade r7 tp but just wasnt getting the right ball flight no matter how i was tweaking the weights. Ernie els and adam scott were playing the driver as early as one year ago.
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. 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. I was very surprised that it was easy to hit considering it had a smaller head. I purchased a 9 d3 same specs but its just not the same. Titleist offers a full golf equipment product line including drivers, fairways, irons, vokey wedges, utility irons and scotty cameron putters. With one set of launch conditions, several of titleists pga tour. The series initially included two models, the titleist 905t driver and 905s driver. With the three 909 driver models, titleist is back in the game again. With an extensive selection of lofts and shafts, titleist pro titanium drivers are. Each series of drivers aims to deliver greater ball speed and more distance through improvements in the face and center of gravity cg optimizations. Titleist is well represented on the pga tour as well as most international competitive tours.
Add them to your team titleist golf bag and let other members know what youre playing with. Titleist offers an extensive selection of shafts, grips, specifications and other customization options to help you perform to your potential. My short stint with the bridgestone 460 and now the sq tour. As the driver search continues i have narrowed it down to 905s. It features the signature titleist teardropshaped head 400 cc. Mar 24, 2010 the titleist 905r is a traditional looking driver that features prominent performance and professional appeal. Custom titleist shafts come complete with a titleist shaft sleeve already installed. 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. Jun 27, 2011 donal takes a look at the titleist 905r driver while on a golfbidder dawn raid at killeen castle. 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. It features the signature titleist teardropshaped head 400 cc, which has a fronttoback weight distribution. The titleist 905t pro titanium driver is a popular club made for advanced and average players.
The titleist 905 drivers were the mostbuzzedabout golf clubs of late 2004early 2005 in the golf world. Find out if titleist s ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game. Jun 23, 2006 recently purchased this driver,been using a yonex adx with power pendulem shaft to good effect, have tried other drivers found no reason to change. Feb 18, 2016 old school vs modern technology 15 year old titleist 975j driver vs 2018 taylormade m4 driver duration. Bought a titleist 905r driver to replace my ping g5 after having good results woth the titleist 5 wood fitted with aldila nv shaft. Search below to find a club fitting location near you. About the manufacturer headquartered in fairhaven, massachusetts titleist s mission is to serve the needs of the serious and recreational golfer. The construction of the titleist 905r is worthy of a second look. Was playing with the taylormade r7 tp but just wasnt. Titleist 905r vs titleist 9 d2 d3 drivers golf clubs. The titleist 905r is a traditional looking driver that features prominent performance and professional appeal. The titleist 905r driver is built to optimize all aspects of your shot off the tee. Old school vs modern technology 15 year old titleist 975j driver vs 2018 taylormade m4 driver duration. A 460cc, pearshaped titanium driver with the maximum allowable head.
Nov 26, 2015 the 983 has classic looks, a comfortable feel all of its own and an impact sound so soft you could almost be hitting an 8iron. 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. This may be a dumb questions but what are the settings to make it setup the same as the 905r, is it just a1. I still own a 905t, and it still holds up very well against many of the newer drivers on the market today. Titleist is also an extremely strong leader in the golf ball market. 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. Aug 17, 2006 905r 905t 905s posted in equipment opinions. Titleist may be most famous for its golf balls, but titleist drivers are every bit as capable of delivering high performance as their renowned golf balls. 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.
The construction of the titleist 905r is worthy of a. As i mentioned, titleist will admit the 907d1 and d2 were not the strongest pair of clubs they could have offered. Much like the 905s and the 905t, the titleist pro titanium 905r is an alltitanium, pearshaped driver. Titleist custom driver shafts 917, ts2, ts3 custom shafts. Though the 905r isnt my gamer due to the heel weight and the extra rpm, i. The original taylormade m2 family of golf clubs, still going. View the custom options book shaft performance guide. The titleist 905t is a multimaterial hosel design, 400cc head size with a thin beta titanium face insert which makes for one hot driver. I am currently using the titlest 905r driver and have for several years.
For players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed launch angle, spin and forgiveness. All you have to do is use your adjustability wrench to secure the shaft to the club head. If you can give us approximately 30 minutes and 30 swings, we know youll be blown away by the performance gains. The r, like the t, is a shallowerfaced driver that delivers a little more spin and a little more cut correction than the 905s. I used to drive around 255 yd with 905r but now im. The 460cc head has a larger sweet spot than the other 905 drivers for more forgiveness and faster ball speeds. Best of all, the 917 drivers accomplish this weighting jujitsu without touching the classic look, sound and feel of a titleist driver. The center of gravity is positioned to provide the average player with the optimal combination of launch angle.
I have hit both the t and the r but have not hit the s. Fit your titleist 917 d2, 917 d3, ts2, or ts3 driver with the shaft thats just right for you. Titleist s distinctive pearshaped profile, and shallow face set naturally square to address it instils confidence from the first swing. But i have found this club to be very consistent, with a nice medium trajectory, easy to hit pretty straight. Titleist ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible performance. Titleist 905r drivers in stock for next working day delivery. Late last year, pga tour pros began playing the rumored 905r in significant numbers. Add them to your team titleist golf bag and let other members know what you. Apr 12, 2005 the titleist 905t driver is a great club in every respect, looks good, performs brilliantly and isnt overly expensive. Why not take advantage of the golfbidder 7day trial and gi. 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. The titleist 905t driver is a great club in every respect, looks good, performs brilliantly and isn. I was having trouble with my ping rapture v2 driver so i decided to try my uncles titleist 905t driver. Titleists 905r, like the 905s, 905t, 983k, 983e, 975, and every other.
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