In the next year the typical driver will start to vary greatly, but for now lets say the average driver length is 45 long and equipped with a 65g shaft and 50g grip. The titleist 9 weight kit provides multiple options to adjust your titleist 9 driver s swingweight to your preferred feel. Get the best deals on titleist golf club components when you shop the largest online selection at. To reduce a slice, heavier weights are placed by the clubheads heel, while the clubs lighter weights are set by the toe. The coefficient of restitution on the 905t and 905s drivers is the maximum, while titleist says they produce a higher ball speed than the 983 series drivers. Whereas both 917 driver models had the surefit cg adjustable sole weight, it is only the ts3 that has it this time around. Nov 02, 2012 in a july fitting on the practice range at his home in northern ireland, mcilroy toyed with the 9 driver head and four shafts of varying flex. Unlike the 917 drivers, the weight position on the sole of the ts2 is fixed. With the neutral 12gram weight, 917 head weighs have increased 1. It features a highspeed forged face insert which delivers more speed over a larger area of the face. In its research, titleist found that the surefit cg made it possible for players to manipulate their ball flight by roughly six additional yards. The beta titanium face insert is secured through a plasma welding process that titleist says eliminates weld material in the face, adding to the benefits of the overall weight distribution. Titleist 917 full fairway weight kit including leather case. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the.
Dec 05, 2016 titleist 917 custom fit test head weight. Adjust for swingweight and feel preference surefit tour weight kit contains 4,7,9,11 and 14g flat weights single weights may also be purchased. Would the green weight get it down to a d2 or is the white weight needed. The weight has a new, flat geometry with a screw that holds the weight in place but does not extend up into the driver head, contributing to a lower overall cg. The titleist 9d3 driver is a classic, pearshaped driver that is designed for the better golfer.
Meet the 915 the most compelling titleist driver release. 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. It seems that the addition of a little mass would be like a hammer effect, correct. This is our highest rated certified preowned condition. These clubs may not literally add weight, but the principle is the same as adding tape. Sep 08, 2016 new titleist 917 metalwoods add adjustable sole weight.
Once the surefit cg weight and end cap have been placed into the desired setting, insert weight by hand into weight port. It has a heavier feel at the head and a better tempo i perceive the timing with the heavier head coming through the ball with more force at release. The best thing to do if you want to be really specific is to take the head and put it on a common kitchen scale. Instead of calling these standards, it is better to establish these as benchmarks. The 9 series face is slightly lighter than the 910, and the weight has been redistributed to the bottom of the club. Titleist has changed the removable weight, which frustrated 910 owners and now 9 owners who purchased the weight kit. The driver itself is designed this way, so better players looking to get more height on their teeshots may want to steer clear of the d3, or get a shaft combo with a really low kick point. Add weight to your driver golf club for more distance pga. How to adjust the titleist 915 d drivers check out the titleist 915 d drivers at tgw. If there is any topic you would liked explained and presented in my upcoming newsletters, just email me. Not one drive ballooned and trajectory was high and best of all very easy to work ball right to left for a confident draw.
Custom replacement golf weights for titleist 917 driver clubs head 810121416g available. Titleists excitement about its new 917 drivers exists on multiple levels and started as engineers discovered upon completion of the new design that they had created a product that compared to its predecessor, the 915 driver, was more forgiving, generated less spin, produced faster ball speeds, and offered enhanced customization features. The weight system, which features both a neutral weight and a drawfade weight that is heavier on one end, is uniquely positioned at an. For a 9 driver, black dot weight is 14 grams 11 grams is blue dot. Ts, 917, 915 and 9 fairway shafts are interchangeable. An improved cg location and rear surefit tour weight creates more distance by optimizing the launch and reducing the spin. Get the best deals on titleist 9 weight when you shop. According to the manufacturers, when the weight moves back, the driver becomes higher launching and lower spinning, and with the weight forward, the ball flight is lower with more spin. I found one post on here saying they were 185g without the surefit sole weight and another saying they were 190g, but thats a pretty big difference, about 3 swing weight points, so one of them has to be wrong. Rory mcilroy switch to titleist 9 d3 driver ended his slump. Oct 29, 2014 you can switch up the lie and loft of their titleist 9 d2 drivers as well as the 9 d3s.
The aldila rip phenom 70 is 74 grams in weight and features 3. Sign up for our email specials 18008488358 favorites help. It is my understanding that having a heavier head on a shaft will make it a little softer flex. Control the weight and shot trajectory by altering the removable weight. I have a weight for my 9 titleist driver that has skelton and white dot,what weight is that. Find the perfect deal for titleist golf club heads with free shipping on many items at ebay. Apr 03, 20 control the weight and shot trajectory by altering the removable weight.
How much head weight difference to effect flex of shaft. Without the surefit hosel, just if you remove the shaft from the head. Feel and sound were solid pretty close to 9 model and miss hits still traveled well and better than the 9. The face changes also allow more weight to be shifted back on the head improving the heads moi with a lower and deeper center of gravity cg. Over the next few months, as we lead up to a new golf season for everyone, the topic of my newsletter will be how.
In this case, adjusting the hosel could be a confusing option. 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. Can a driver be modded to a heavier head weight or is this a function of the shaft. Gooaction 1pc golf weight for 2017 917 d2 d3 driver club head neutral weight 8g 10g 12g 14g 16g 18g. Numerous golfers, from pros to recreational hackers, have added weight to their drivers or other clubs for years. They believe that adding weight to clubs can affect a golf shots path or its trajectory, but equipment experts will. My favorite and most dependable driver is the fly z with a 16gm weight in the rear position. My question is, what would the effect be by putting in different weights. They believe that adding weight to clubs can affect a golf shots path or its trajectory, but equipment experts will tell you the results are psychological. Titleist 9d3 is a high performance 445cc classic pear shaped driver that delivers tour inspired workability with distance and forgiveness.
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. Golf weight 8g, 10g, 12g, 14g, 16g, dr for 917 d2 d3 driver and 917 f2 f3 fairway wood head clubs. It is well thought out and the effects are noticeable and beneficial, particularly the ability to add or reduce the amount of weight in the head to get the best results for you. You can switch up the lie and loft of their titleist 9 d2 drivers as well as the 9 d3s. Perhaps your used titleist driver didnt come with a handy guide. New titleist 917 metalwoods add adjustable sole weight golf. So after comparing the numbers against my 9 d2 this is what it came down to. Weight fit titleist 9 driver 9d d2 d3 9f 9h 7g 9g 11g 14g 17g choose one. However, they cannot be sold as new as they could have been floor samples or demo clubs. The titleist 9d2 driver is designed to combine speed with forgiveness for average golfers. Titleist also believes that when it comes to dialing in the 917 driver for a specific player the weight placement of the surefit cg should be the final piece of that puzzle. Interchangeable head weights for the titleist 915 driver and fairway allow for the customizing of swingweight and feel for optimized performance.
The 445 cc club head of the titleist 9 d3 driver should appeal to the player that prefers a slightly smaller club head. Thanks cathi, my 9 driver is currently at a d3 with the red weight. Titleist 915 series driver spotted at congressional. Adjusting the hosel of a titleist 9 d2 driver 3balls blog. Every two years like clockwork, titleist launches a new model. 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. You can change them with your adjustment wrench that comes with your driver.
What are the challenges in designing a lighter weight driver. So im wondering if im leaving yardage off the driver because it is so light. If i were to get a cobra f6 as an example head, they weigh in at 208. 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.
Clubs with movable weights typically have ports into which weights are screwed. I believe thats more common for women, seniors and young players. Head weights of the epic and epic subzero callaway community. The biggest difference was lower spin, better dispersion and 20 yards more of carry. Carefully remove the end cap from the head and set it aside in a. The titleist tour velvet 360 degree rubber grip is the standard grip available with the 9 d2 driver. With a 192gram head and a papery 26gram grip, the driver was about 20 percent lighter overall than those typically played on tour. But where the 910s removable weight screwed down into the head, the 9 comes with a flat weight that lowers the center of gravity. The difference between a 200 gm clubhead and a 400gm would be about 10%.
I have a 2014 callaway bb driver right now, and the head weight is something like 199g. Oct 01, 2014 the biggest difference was lower spin, better dispersion and 20 yards more of carry. The allaround design of the head is an ideal fit with the weight in that position. If the simulator results from the 9 driver to 915 model net me 20 yards more carry per drive, thats a pretty serious change in performance. Over the next few months, as we lead up to a new golf season for everyone, the topic of my newsletter will be how new driver technology provides greater distance to us all. 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. The 917 adapter is precision milled to exact tolerances and allow loft and lie angles to be set independently to optimize your preferred ball flight. If you bought a new titleist 9 d2 driver, you may be able to squeeze more distance out with fine tuning. Further weight adjustments arent necessary to get more out of the club. The titleist 9d3 driver features a 445cc classic pear shaped titanium head that delivers tour inspired workability with distance and forgiveness. Get the best deals on titleist 9 weight when you shop the largest online selection at. Gooaction 1pc golf weight compatible with 2017 917 d2 d3 driver club head neutral weight 8g 10g 12g 14g 16g 18g.
Rotate the wrench counterclockwise until end cap is loose and can be removed by hand. If i add lead tape to the back of my 905r, do i pick up a little distance. The surefit cg adjustable weight adds technical substance to the new model, adding a feature that has not been seen on a mainstream titleist driver before. As far as similarities go, the 915 still has the classic 9 head design, titleists surefit hosel that allows golfers to adjust the loft, lie angle and face angle, and an adjustable weight in the. And finally, new aerodynamic shaping reduces drag by 20 percent during the swing to help players produce more clubhead speed. Ts drivers also feature the lightest titanium crown that titleist has used in a driver, which allowed discretionary weight to be moved low and deep in the head to create enhanced moi. Mark crossfield pga professional askgolfguru tests the surefit cg and its ability to change the weight of the club head for ultimate custom fitting. Many golfers believe they can add yards to their drive by making their driver golf club longer and lighter. Now the tricky part is that no one can tell you how the club head speed will differ between those clubs. 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. Can you estimate the swingweight of this club with this. An oral history of phil mickelsons callaway x hot phrankenwood. Again total weight and swing weight are both very important parts of the club but generally something like total weight is based more on shaft weight rather than head weight for a players feel and then the proper swing weight is achieved but changing head wright based on grip selection. I just ordered a 9 d2 driver and i have a question about the weight on the sole.
Feb 19, 20 brett, director of club fitting for titleist takes us through process when adjusting the new titleist 9 driver while on the range at the 20 pga show demo day in orlando. All stock shafts were tested with a stiff shaft and a titleist 9 d2 driver in the standard a1 surefit position and standard weight. This weight cyclinder fits into the rear of the sole and enables titleist to increase or reduce the weight of the head, which in turn will affect the swingweight and moi, which is particularly useful when choosing shafts. Respectively, the 9 fairway woods and hybrids also feature distinctive designs. The engineers at cobra called this the hot set up and virtually every one of them used the same configuration with the lone exception playing the ltd. Adding weight to your driver may improve your game off the tee.
Titleist 915 driver head weights available is 4g 7g 9g 11g 14g 17g the gdw titleist 915 weights provide multiple options to adjust your titleist 915 driver s swingweight to your preferred feel. The aftermarket surefit tour hosel adapter sleeve for titleist 915 d2 d3 driver. Head weights, shaft weights and balance points oh my. Titleists 20 line of fairway woods include the 9f and the 9f. In a july fitting on the practice range at his home in northern ireland, mcilroy toyed with the 9 driver head and four shafts of varying flex.
Lastly, the average driver head will weight approximately 200g. The weight can be adjusted during a fitting to optimize swing weight but is otherwise, cg location is fixed. Slightly smaller than the 9d2 at 445cc the d3 has similar technology. The surefit tour weight kit contains 4, 7, 9, 11 and 14g flat weights. Oct 19, 2014 for a 9 driver, black dot weight is 14 grams 11 grams is blue dot. Available in 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, and 17 gram weight options. Insert tip of surefit wrench into surefit cg weight end cap to remove installed weight.
Head weight versus distance clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. Titleist 9 weight kit discount prices for golf equipment. You cant just blindly remove weight from a piece of sports equipment. Carefully remove the end cap from the head and set it aside in a secure area.
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