Titleist GT Driver - anyone fit into it?

[WillieGnarls]

Got fit with Titleist today. Tried both the gt2 and gt3.. first I made 5 drives with my current sim 2 with ventus blue 7tx. 158 ball speed max. 
 

Started with the gt3 and I’m a heel banger..  Was a bit anxious before swinging and I did bang the heel a lot. But I was amazed.. the ball didn’t slice how it usually do. It was very stable. I didn’t slice one single ball, if worst there were some pushes. I maxed out at 172 ball speed and around 120 ss. 
 

the tour ad vf won over ventus black tr. tried blue tr as well.. VF just worked for me and gave the best ball flight. 
 

Ball speed normally around 164-168. 
 

the ball flight was just wonderful. Very penetrating and didn’t just die in the air. 
 

The gt2 didn’t feel as good for me. I also lost ball speed with it..

this was my first ever fitting with driver. I’m very satisfied. 

 

Got 2600 rpm and very straight with a very heely strike and that sold it for me.. ordering a 8 degree head with the tour ad VF 7x. 
 

 

Edited September 3, 2024 by WillieGnarls

[uglande]

3 hours ago, Peezy said:

 

I'm curious what else you may have seen?  

Multiple people in these threads mentioned frayed graphite shafts, visible after removing their grips. Several people mentioned head weights that seemed out of spec (too light), and two people noted heads arriving with a weight missing -- one missing a weight for a fairway wood, and the other with a plastic place holder where one of the two weights on a GT4 should have been. 

Edited September 3, 2024 by uglande

[bobfoster]

I am curious. Have been reading the multiple GT threads, and am a little puzzled. 

 

In the TSR line, the TSR2 was considered the more forgiving club, with the TSR3 more of a low-cap, player's club. But with the GT, I see a decent number of the pros going with the GT2, and a lot of basic amateurs getting fit into the GT3. (Note that "basic amateurs" is not a derogatory term - I consider myself to be one. A decent golfer after playing for decades, currently usually shooting high 70s - low 80s, but there's limits to how good anyone can get only playing once or twice a week.)

 

So for anyone out there with insight, let me know. Especially anyone that was playing a TSR2 and got fit into a GT3. (Or anyone that was playing a TSR3 and got fit into a GT2.)

 

I'm drooling over the GTs, but may not have an opportunity to get a fitting. 

 

TIA.

Edited September 4, 2024 by bobfoster

[NghiaSS]

3 hours ago, bobfoster said:

I am curious. Have been reading the multiple GT threads, and am a little puzzled. 

 

In the TSR line, the TSR2 was considered the more forgiving club, with the TSR3 more of a low-cap, player's club. But with the GT, I see a decent number of the pros going with the GT2, and a lot of basic amateurs getting fit into the GT3. (Note that "basic amateurs" is not a derogatory term - I consider myself to be one. A decent golfer after playing for decades, currently usually shooting high 70s - low 80s, but there's limits to how good anyone can get only playing once or twice a week.)

 

So for anyone out there with insight, let me know. Especially anyone that was playing a TSR2 and got fit into a GT3. (Or anyone that was playing a TSR3 and got fit into a GT2.)

 

I'm drooling over the GTs, but may not have an opportunity to get a fitting. 

 

TIA.

I'm playing TSR3, 10 degree and got fit into GT2, 10 degree. The shape is nicer and ball goes as far. Less effort and more consistent result.

[cw1209]

8 hours ago, bobfoster said:

I am curious. Have been reading the multiple GT threads, and am a little puzzled. 

 

In the TSR line, the TSR2 was considered the more forgiving club, with the TSR3 more of a low-cap, player's club. But with the GT, I see a decent number of the pros going with the GT2, and a lot of basic amateurs getting fit into the GT3. (Note that "basic amateurs" is not a derogatory term - I consider myself to be one. A decent golfer after playing for decades, currently usually shooting high 70s - low 80s, but there's limits to how good anyone can get only playing once or twice a week.)

 

So for anyone out there with insight, let me know. Especially anyone that was playing a TSR2 and got fit into a GT3. (Or anyone that was playing a TSR3 and got fit into a GT2.)

 

I'm drooling over the GTs, but may not have an opportunity to get a fitting. 

 

TIA.

 

I'm going to go ahead and guess that pros place a premium on accuracy over distance. GT2 MOI and CG are nearly the same as TSR3. My guess is that distance and forgiveness are similar between the two. GT3 is much closer to TSR4 in terms of MOI and CG. A lot of "basic amateurs" are steep and high spin. My guess is that GT3 will put up some amazing launch monitor numbers, but may be a little difficult to control on the course. 

[TLEH]

Caved and going to do a fitting at my club this month for it. Looking at replacing my TSi 3Wood and AI Smoke TD Driver. Smoke I 2-day'd through a friend when my M5 broke before an Arizona trip. Doesn't really fit me. Has a Ventus Blue 6X in it but I wish it was more of a board.

[ammac]

9 hours ago, bobfoster said:

I am curious. Have been reading the multiple GT threads, and am a little puzzled. 

 

In the TSR line, the TSR2 was considered the more forgiving club, with the TSR3 more of a low-cap, player's club. But with the GT, I see a decent number of the pros going with the GT2, and a lot of basic amateurs getting fit into the GT3. (Note that "basic amateurs" is not a derogatory term - I consider myself to be one. A decent golfer after playing for decades, currently usually shooting high 70s - low 80s, but there's limits to how good anyone can get only playing once or twice a week.)

 

So for anyone out there with insight, let me know. Especially anyone that was playing a TSR2 and got fit into a GT3. (Or anyone that was playing a TSR3 and got fit into a GT2.)

 

I'm drooling over the GTs, but may not have an opportunity to get a fitting. 

 

TIA.

Not sure if this is the reason, just my theory, but the TSR 2 and 4 shared the same face technology and the TSR 3 had a different face tech. The TSR 3 was thought to be less forgiving than the 2, therefore more “average” golfers were fit into the 2. I never understood why Titleist did this. The new GT line uses the same face tech in all three models. 
 

I recently visited a local golf store to test out the GT. I hit multiple shots with each using only stock shafts. The Hzrdus Black gen 5 S. The rep did say they’ve been having more success with the 2 vs the 3 because it’s more forgiving, higher launching, and simply straighter. That’s contrary to what you’ve heard. Personally, I found the 3 better in every way. Most notably, the sound and feel due to the forward weights and the setup at address seemed more square. I was so impressed that I walked out of the store with a new GT3!  😁

[bogeypro]

22 minutes ago, ammac said:

Not sure if this is the reason, just my theory, but the TSR 2 and 4 shared the same face technology and the TSR 3 had a different face tech. The TSR 3 was thought to be less forgiving than the 2, therefore more “average” golfers were fit into the 2. I never understood why Titleist did this. The new GT line uses the same face tech in all three models. 
 

I recently visited a local golf store to test out the GT. I hit multiple shots with each using only stock shafts. The Hzrdus Black gen 5 S. The rep did say they’ve been having more success with the 2 vs the 3 because it’s more forgiving, higher launching, and simply straighter. That’s contrary to what you’ve heard. Personally, I found the 3 better in every way. Most notably, the sound and feel due to the forward weights and the setup at address seemed more square. I was so impressed that I walked out of the store with a new GT3!  😁

 

We probably sell more gt3.  Interestingly enough, I don't do as many fittings with Titleist.  People just seem to walk in and grab one (probably similar to what they've been playing).  People tend to want to gravitate to the tour versions of any brand.   Psychological reasons, I'm sure.  They'd rather play something similar to what the pros play. 

[CasualLie]

On 9/3/2024 at 8:41 PM, bobfoster said:

I am curious. Have been reading the multiple GT threads, and am a little puzzled. 

 

In the TSR line, the TSR2 was considered the more forgiving club, with the TSR3 more of a low-cap, player's club. But with the GT, I see a decent number of the pros going with the GT2, and a lot of basic amateurs getting fit into the GT3. (Note that "basic amateurs" is not a derogatory term - I consider myself to be one. A decent golfer after playing for decades, currently usually shooting high 70s - low 80s, but there's limits to how good anyone can get only playing once or twice a week.)

 

So for anyone out there with insight, let me know. Especially anyone that was playing a TSR2 and got fit into a GT3. (Or anyone that was playing a TSR3 and got fit into a GT2.)

 

I'm drooling over the GTs, but may not have an opportunity to get a fitting. 

 

TIA.

 

Got fit yesterday.  Baseline was my TSR2 10 Degree, Hzrdus Black 6.0., SS 95, but as I warmed up, right at 100.
 

The Titleist fitter enjoyed the challenge as I really gave him a conundrum based on my swing.  I average 1.5 down at impact (I'm working on it...) so this presents some spin issues and surprisingly not getting enough launch.  Fitter was targeting spin and descent angle.
 

Started with GT2, and shock, immediate pick up of 3-4 mph club speed.  Rep had given me the spiel, aerodynamics this, crown that...whatever.  So when I picked up speed right off the back, I thought wow, first time marketing blah is actually true.  
 

Sparing the long details, we tried all kinds of combos to get everything dialed in, bouncing back and forth between GT2 and GT3.  We would get the head/loft in a good place, but when trying to tweak the shaft choice, numbers were not lining up, so back to switching heads.
 

In the end, something I never would have tried/discovered on my own, going with GT3 8* with Surefit hosel at A-4 which lofts it up to 9.5.  It worked out better to have the slightly open GT3, but lofted up which squares it up vs 10* GT2.  And even though I tried a lot of premium shafts, the best numbers came in with Tensei 1K Blue.

 

I don't think I've ever owned an 8* Driver, but here we are.  
 

It was close though, GT2 numbers were not that much worse, but the misses were.  And almost went into a lighter weight VF shaft. That was the best of the GD shafts.

Edited September 5, 2024 by CasualLie

[bobfoster]

1 hour ago, CasualLie said:

 

Got fit yesterday.  Baseline was my TSR2 10 Degree, Hzrdus Black 6.0., SS 95, but as I warmed up, right at 100.
 

The Titleist fitter enjoyed the challenge as I really have him a conundrum based on my swing.  I average 1.5 down at impact (I'm working on it...) so this presents some spin issues and surprisingly not getting enough launch.  Fitter was targeting spin and descent angle.
 

Started with GT2, and surprising, immediate pick up of 3-4 mph club speed.  Rep had given me the spiel, aerodynamics this, crown that...whatever.  So when I picked up speed right off the back, I thought wow, first time marketing blah is actually true.  
 

Sparing there long details, we tried all kinds of combos to get everything dialed in, bouncing back and forth between GT2 and GT3.  We would get the head/loft in a good place, but when trying to tweak the shaft choice, numbers were not lining up, so back to switching heads.
 

In the end, something I never would have tried/discovered on my own, going with GT3 8* with Surefit hosel at A-4 which lofts it up to 9.5.  It worked out better to have the slightly open GT3, but lofted up which squares it up.  And even though in tried a lot of premium shafts, the best numbers came in with Tensei 1K Blue.

 

I don't think I've ever owned an 8* Driver, but here we are.  
 

It was close though, GT2 numbers were not that much worse, but the misses were.  And almost went into a lighter weight VF shaft. That was the best of the GD shafts.

 

I thank you (and everyone else who took the time to respond) for the detailed answer.

[Anton Lennartsson]

Anyone changed to GT3 from AI Smoke TD? Big difference between them? 

[Soonergolfer]

Hoping to get some advice. I was fit about a month ago with a Titleist fitting. Ended up with a 10 deg GT2, Ventus Blue 6s, B1 setting. Swinging about 110 and 4-5 degree up. After a few range sessions with the new club I decided to take the LM and get some numbers. To my surprise, I had a hard time keeping the spin under 3000. I would guess that average spin was closer to 3500 and 15-16 launch angle. Definitely was consistently hitting it towards the toe and the smash factor wasn't great. I did decide to get a lesson after my fitting, so not sure if a swing change is a major factor because I am hitting my other clubs similar. 

 

My question is, are there any suggestions on getting the spin down without changing the setup drastically? Such as changing the head weight? Possibly shorting the shaft a half inch, etc?     

[Gr8_Brandino]

I came from the TSR4 and before that TSi2. I’m not an elite ball striker, but when I was fit a couple years ago I suffer from a negative AoA so the TSR4 Helped keeper my spin lower and achieve more accuracy. 
 

I got fitted in July and really didn’t know what to expect. My SS averages between 105-110. Ball speeds mid 150s. 
 

the GT2 felt great, much less spiny than the TSR but I lacked consistency with it because my AoA. GT4 was better, but struggled with left and right misses. Tried changing the weight and did notice improvements with the heavier in the back. 
 

Got to the GT3 and ball speed went up by 4-6 mph. Dispersion overall was better. Was able to keep my spin between 2300-2800. Had 2 outliers that hit 3000 but I’m ok with that. 
 

Ended up going with the GT3 and putting my TPT shaft in it. Much more consistent than my tsr4 once I got the slide track weights situated how I needed to. 

[GrandmasterJ]

6 hours ago, Gr8_Brandino said:

I came from the TSR4 and before that TSi2. I’m not an elite ball striker, but when I was fit a couple years ago I suffer from a negative AoA so the TSR4 Helped keeper my spin lower and achieve more accuracy. 
 

I got fitted in July and really didn’t know what to expect. My SS averages between 105-110. Ball speeds mid 150s. 
 

the GT2 felt great, much less spiny than the TSR but I lacked consistency with it because my AoA. GT4 was better, but struggled with left and right misses. Tried changing the weight and did notice improvements with the heavier in the back. 
 

Got to the GT3 and ball speed went up by 4-6 mph. Dispersion overall was better. Was able to keep my spin between 2300-2800. Had 2 outliers that hit 3000 but I’m ok with that. 
 

Ended up going with the GT3 and putting my TPT shaft in it. Much more consistent than my tsr4 once I got the slide track weights situated how I needed to. 

I'm the same as you when it comes to progression of drivers from TSi to GT. Interesting enough, I experienced the same outcomes testing the various driver heads. I originally settled with the GT4 set to the 2.5 setting (heavy weight in the back). First round was great but I noticed my shot shaped has gone from point and shoot whereever to pull cuts. The next round however was the straw that broke the camels back. I couldn't control my left and right misses. I was fortunate enough to swap the GT4 head for GT3 10 degree and never looked back! The GT2 for me is a solid head but my spin rates are 3200-3600 on center strikes. The GT3 hit my optimal spin window of 2400-2800. 

[Carolina Golfer 2]

Interesting thing  today, I played with a very good senior player who I play with a few times a year in our league.  He plays a TS after seeing a couple of my early drives, we came to a par 5 where he hit a pretty good drive on his ball.   He asked if I mind if he hit one with mine, he was intrigued with how well I was hitting it.  He was at first taken back by the "whipiness" of the Autoflex shaft.   I told him just take your natural smooth swing and you'll see. 

 

Sure he enough he hit a beautiful high draw about 20 yards past his TS 2.  He said he might have to consider getting fit for that.  I told him to be prepared for sticker shock if he wanted this shaft.   He almost died when I told him the cost of AutoFlex.   But also told him I'm sure the Titleist fitter could find one that fit him well and still gave him gains over his current one. 

 

It was funny, he kept thinking back to that drive and smiling about it....ha

Edited September 5, 2024 by Carolina Golfer 2

[downthepines]

I haven't considered switching drivers for a long time, at least in wrx years. I play a G400max, Has anyone found this driver comparible in forgiveness? I don't doubt the GT would be longer, possibly alot longer. Not to mention the looks.

[Bye]

I had a fitting today, tried GT2, 3 and 4. Current gamer Sim2 Max with Ventus Blue.

GT2

Sits open to my eye and is worst sounding of the 3. It performed well, I picked up some speed and yardage and my right miss was not so bad.

 

GT3 

Sits square and sounds the best. This worked the best for me, I picked up 5mph ball speed and dropped 700+ rpms on my gamer. The strike moved away from the heel and helped a lot with my usual right miss.
 

GT4

This thing is the best looking driver I have ever seen. Kind of between the other 2 sound wise and not surprisingly the lowest spin. Not crazy low spin, but it seemed a bit fade bias. 
 

I ended up going for a GT3 with the Tensei Blue shaft 10 degree. The most interesting part was the carry distance variation, it’s just so consistent.

[drbonesvt]

****weight question *****
 

tsr2/4 and gt 2/4 weights interchangeable? 

[rkj4243]

1 hour ago, drbonesvt said:

****weight question *****
 

tsr2/4 and gt 2/4 weights interchangeable? 

TSR 2 & 4 weights are interchangeable between these 2 TSR models onl;y.

 

GT2 & 4 weights are interchangeable between these 2 GT models only.

 

The weights in the TSR heads are DIFFERENT designs that those used in the GT heads.

[Brokensticks]

Well... Im not so sure anymore about GT3...

 

I went from a TSR3 in stiff to a GT3 in xstiff and I have a much harder time turning it over, especially when Im getting abit quick which results in a push fade. Went to a trackman range to see if ballspeed was up and its still up 3-5mph from TSR3 but I dont really care about that if I cant turn it over. If I do turn it over, Im borderline low on spin and losing carry. 

 

I think I have to go on another fitting to hit them all side by side again...🤯

[Rbsiedsc]

5 minutes ago, Brokensticks said:

Well... Im not so sure anymore about GT3...

 

I went from a TSR3 in stiff to a GT3 in xstiff and I have a much harder time turning it over, especially when Im getting abit quick which results in a push fade. Went to a trackman range to see if ballspeed was up and its still up 3-5mph from TSR3 but I dont really care about that if I cant turn it over. If I do turn it over, Im borderline low on spin and losing carry. 

 

I think I have to go on another fitting to hit them all side by side again...🤯

Move the weight to the heel and adjust face angle closed before doing anything drastic 🙂. Also could just try aiming down the left side. 

[Brokensticks]

4 minutes ago, Rbsiedsc said:

Move the weight to the heel and adjust face angle closed before doing anything drastic 🙂. Also could just try aiming down the left side. 

 

Yeah, Im going to try some different things but aiming left isnt one of them. I practiced my a** off to play a draw with the driver, Im not going to accept a fade which would put me at a net 0 gains and a less forgiving driver. 😅

[clinkinfo]

On 7/5/2024 at 10:18 AM, TheFatBackBand said:

I know!!  It's crazy, but I admit I'm one of those guys that has to find out if this is a breakthrough version.  They come around every once in a while.  😁

 

I'm in GA and I'm getting fitted on Tuesday.  Currently I'm using a TSR3, and I feel like it would VERY hard to improve on the performance of it significantly.  We'll see.

 

 

The point is, there are no "breakthrough" versions.  Driver gains are tiny and incremental, with a large amount coming simply from being fit correctly. 

 

The marketing has far outpaced reality.

[Cactus Jack]

On 9/4/2024 at 10:28 AM, Anton Lennartsson said:

Anyone changed to GT3 from AI Smoke TD? Big difference between them? 

For me the GT3 was quicker, more accurate, more forgiving, and now in the bag. 

[Anton Lennartsson]

15 hours ago, Cactus Jack said:

For me the GT3 was quicker, more accurate, more forgiving, and now in the bag. 

GT3 must be a really nice driver if it kicked Smoke TD out of the bag 🙂 Smoke is in my bag right now but waiting for my GT3 to arrive. But think AI Smoke TD is pretty forgiving acctually and goes a long way! 

[Wardman]

20 hours ago, Brokensticks said:

Well... Im not so sure anymore about GT3...

 

I went from a TSR3 in stiff to a GT3 in xstiff and I have a much harder time turning it over, especially when Im getting abit quick which results in a push fade. Went to a trackman range to see if ballspeed was up and its still up 3-5mph from TSR3 but I dont really care about that if I cant turn it over. If I do turn it over, Im borderline low on spin and losing carry. 

 

I think I have to go on another fitting to hit them all side by side again...🤯

Put the stiff shaft in and see what happens. Could just be the shaft not allowing you to release. I too am now a fader, and it’s weird to look down the left, but it’s consistent. 

[tgrabowske]

On 9/5/2024 at 2:46 PM, downthepines said:

I haven't considered switching drivers for a long time, at least in wrx years. I play a G400max, Has anyone found this driver comparible in forgiveness? I don't doubt the GT would be longer, possibly alot longer. Not to mention the looks.

Aint nothing comparable in forgiveness to G400 max maybe g430 10k? But that G400 is something different. Wish I could get my hands on a newer G400 LST!

[downthepines]

16 minutes ago, tgrabowske said:

Aint nothing comparable in forgiveness to G400 max maybe g430 10k? But that G400 is something different. Wish I could get my hands on a newer G400 LST!

 Yes good series of drivers for Ping for sure. The metrics on total forgivness based on MOI is interesting. It seems to me Titliest is closer to Ping in overall forgivness than ever. I also have 12 Titliest clubs and 2 Ping clubs, Gotta say when you look at a Ping G400 vs GT series, The difference in looks is....Well pretty significant.

[tgrabowske]

1 minute ago, downthepines said:

 Yes good series of drivers for Ping for sure. The metrics on total forgivness based on MOI is interesting. It seems to me Titliest is closer to Ping in overall forgivness than ever. I also have 12 Titliest clubs and 2 Ping clubs, Gotta say when you look at a Ping G400 vs GT series, The difference in looks is....Well pretty significant.

Yea Pings woods never have looked great to me. Titleist on the other hand I used to not the look of like but man they look so good now that I actually have one.

[Rbsiedsc]

Just did the website fit. Recommended the GT3 over the other 2 despite putting down inconsistent face strike.