A flatter ball flight marks it out as a driver for more competent. Old vs new titleist 909 d2 vs titleist 917 d2 what titleist say about 909 d2. Past titleist drivers have been solid performers that were extremely workable. Its no secret that titleist have something to prove with the new 910 drivers. It was pretty good and only curiosity led me to retire it and go for the 909d3 and on to other clubs that had bigger heads. As with the majority of titleist clubs, the 909 d3 driver keeps the classy look and design to go along with its mates. We recommend that golfers making the switch from the 975d to the 975j demo several lofts and shafts to ensure that the proper club is chosen. It is also hard to beat the sound and feel of the titleist drivers from that generation. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. Both performed very similar but i think im going to choose the titleist 909d3 because of its better sound, ability to work the ball more, and design that seems to fit a player more.
I had a titleist 983k driver, quite a while ago, and replaced it with a nike. With the 975j, we think that titleist has an improved product that will appeal to current 975d users as well as golfers looking for a traditional looking oversized driver with more than adequate forgiveness. The 9s, once fitted, definitely lived up to titleists forgiveness promise. I was so impressed, i came home tonight and ordered one off ebay, and cant wait for it to arrive. The 909d3 has a slightly smaller head than its d2 counterpart at 440cc and also sports a deeper face to promote flatter trajectories.
Titleist, along with pinnacle, and footjoy brands, together comprise acushnet company, which is an operating company of fila korea, ltd. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. Past titleist drivers such as the 975d and 975j have been very popular with better players, but have had only marginal success with mid to highhandicap players. Both performed very similar but i think im going to choose the. Titleist 9 d2 driver compared against 910, 909, 907 and 905. Jul 08, 2008 early in the week, he put a new titleist 909d3 driver into play after trying at least two variations in practice rounds and the proam. May 22, 2012 its no secret that titleist have something to prove with the new 910 drivers. This is the first titleist driver i have ever bought and i can see it staying in the bag for a long time. Titleist is well represented on the pga tour as well as most international competitive tours. Thinking that the titleist name alone will be enough. I have just use it only for 2 rounds, of which one was a very windy day in febuary, so, i have not made of my mind completly yet. I am not hitting the 983k well now but it is not the driver i am sure of. I had even started hitting my tm vsteel 3 wood off the the tee just to keep the ball in play.
Highhandicap comparison of titleist 983k and 917d3 983k, 9. The 909d3 features a tour proven, modern profile that creates a low and deep cg for reduced spin, higher moi, and longer, straighter drives. The 983k is a 365cc titanium driver with full pear profile, targeted at golfers seeking a. Reduced twisting allows the clubhead to transfer more energy to the ball to retain ball speed and cut down on hook or slice spin. A 20 handicap might prefer a more forgiving cobra or callaway over the titleist and vice versa for a 5 handicap. There is a lot of data to support my own experience. I am currently using a titleist 983e with the titleist speeder shaft in x flex. I would suspect that if you tried a 910 driver and found it to not be longer or more accurate than your 983k especially on a miss hit, it is probably setup with the wrong shaft for your swing. These are great drivers and with one in your bag, your playing partners might even mistake you for a great golfer too. A classic pear profile, deep face, 440cc, high performance titanium driver that. Ive posted my concerns about changing shafts in my 975d ei70 stiff many of post have recommended buying a whole new driver all together. I currently have a 975d and was told by the saleman that there is no comparison between the two. Wow i was interested in this driver because its compact and has a nice shallow face that i prefer. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey.
Titleist diamana ahina 72 combines mdi technology and the slightly stiffer bend profile of next generation diamana ahina with a specific torque level for each. 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 each series of drivers aims to deliver greater ball speed and more distance through improvements in the face and center of gravity cg optimizations. I hit the titleist 909d2 and 909d3 driver today as well as the taylor made r9 and r9 460 driver and it was a hard decision. I had the opportunity to use the 983k recently on a golfing holiday and was so impressed that on my return home immediately jumped onto golfbidder to acquire one. The 983k represents a departure for titleist in terms of their onewood offerings. The titleist speeder is a mid weight shaft with a weight of 78 grams in. I know there are several older threads on this driver, but the other day i picked up a used 8.
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. I have read plenty that swear it will add 30 yards etc. Nov 26, 2015 a poorlyfitted driver simply wont be as forgiving. On the 2003 pga tour, titleist tied taylor made in number of wins in the driver category 16, and ran away with the season victory totals in golf balls, with its pro v1 and pro v1x balls trumping all the. Titleist 909d2 driver golf club for sale online ebay. With a classic pear profile, deep face, and 440cc titanium construction, the titleist 909d3 is a high performance driver delivering mid launch with low spin. The smaller shape also allows skilled players to determine the shape of their shots.
The 909d3 has a slightly smaller head than its d2 counterpart at 440cc and also sports a deeper. 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. On the 2003 pga tour, titleist tied taylor made in number of wins in the driver category 16, and ran away with the season victory totals in golf balls, with its pro v1 and pro v1x balls trumping all the other manufacturers combined, many times over including victories in three of the seasons four major championships. Titleist driver stiff graphite golf clubs for sale ebay. I printed the form, mailed my club and within a week had a check for the amount i was told i would receive. I have a 983k driver with a ms speeder fujikura exclusively for titleist sflex shaft. The titleist 917d3 is a good looking driver for the truly aboveaverage player. Get the best deals on titleist driver stiff graphite golf clubs when you shop the. The d3 stays in line with the traditional black styling that gives you a great driver with a classic look. Get the best deal for titleist driver golf clubs from the largest online selection at.
By sunday, furyk had turned to a new adams driver prototype the same model used by adams tour players rory sabbatini, brad bryant and bernhard langer. Click here to find out how the titleist 9 d3 scored in the drivers test 2014. I am sure that one of the titleist club concierges will be able to find the data and post it. When i talk to a strong player and ask them about their favourite driver, the titleist name comes up over and over again.
I like the sound the club makes after hitting the golf ball. Old vs new titleist 909 d2 vs titleist 917 d2 youtube. Mar 14, 2009 i hit the titleist 909d2 and 909d3 driver today as well as the taylor made r9 and r9 460 driver and it was a hard decision. The titleist 909d3 driver is designed for players that want a mid launch angle with low spin shot off the tee.
Add them to your team titleist golf bag and let other members know what youre. I have just use it only for 2 rounds, of which one was a very windy day in febuary, so, i have not made of my mind. Feelplayabilitythe feel of the titleist 909 d3 driver is one that is tough to beat. Ive posted my concerns about changing shafts in my 975d ei70 stiff many of post have recommended buying a whole new driver all. 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 each series of drivers aims to deliver greater ball. A few years ago you would have been hard pressed to find any lower handicapper or pro playing something other. A few years ago you would have been hard pressed to find any lower handicapper or pro playing something other than a 905 but the woeful performance of the 907 and increasingly impressive offerings from the likes of taylormade and. Nov 20, 2014 they are stubborn to change their thinking. The titleist 983k and 983e are great clubs if used by the right player. Nov 06, 20 donla gave the titleist 983k driver a run out on the range the other day to see how it shaped up.
The last great driver from titleist was the 975d or 983k. The club head is weighted very nicely, and each swing i took felt to be very consistent. This results in an extremely stable, optimum feeling midweight shaft with lower launch and spin. Find great local deals on titleist driver for sale. 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. I currently have the 983k and am interested in the 905s. Early in the week, he put a new titleist 909d3 driver into play after trying at least two variations in practice rounds and the proam. Add them to your team titleist bag and let other members know what youre.
While its completely unsuitable for the vast majority of golfers, the titleist 917d3 is the driver that many will be lusting over for the next season. These are great drivers and with one in your bag, your playing. A few years ago you would have been hard pressed to find any lower handicapper or pro playing something other than a 905 but the woeful performance of the 907 and increasingly impressive offerings from the likes of taylormade and callaway saw them slip from the pinnacle of driver manufacturers. Donla gave the titleist 983k driver a run out on the range the other day to see how it shaped up. This afternoon, i hit a playing partners titleist 983k driver, and hit it straight down the middle, or just off center, every time i hit it. Titleist diamana ahina 72 combines mdi technology and the slightly stiffer bend profile of next generation diamana ahina with a specific torque level for each flex. A full pear profile, 460cc, high performance titanium driver that.
I have been struggling off the tee for the majority of this year and im contemplating a switch to a new driver. The website was easy to navigate and made it easy to determine how much my club was worth. I have been trying other drivers out of other players bags just to see if theres something else i can hit. We took the new titleist 9 d2 driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom.
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