Get a great deal on your new or used titleist driver when you trade in your used clubs with one of the best online golf club tradein programs available, right here at. Between 909d comp, 909d2, and 909d3, titleist will be able to properly fit an incredibly wide variety of players. I still own a 905t, and it still holds up very well against many of the newer drivers on the market today. 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. The titleist 905t pro titanium driver is a popular club made for advanced and average players. Aug 31, 2012 the titleist 9 d2 driver is a good improvement on the 910 version. Like its fairway cousins, the 905t is gorgeous looking club, and sets up so nicely behind the ball. Considered by many a bigger version of the 905t, nearly every titleist staff member playing a 905t switched, as did some playing titleists 905s. This combination produces longer tee shots with a penetrating downrange trajectory. Mar 24, 2010 the titleist 905r is a traditional looking driver that features prominent performance and professional appeal. Nov 01, 2016 for the titleist fanboy who needs forgiveness, the 917d2 driver will be a big hit.
The 975d was used by tiger woods during his 2001 pga tour season. 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. Brian ussery arrived at the kingdom with a titleist 915d2 9. Most players, however, will be able to find other drivers that offer more. I was having trouble with my ping rapture v2 driver so i decided to try my uncles titleist 905t driver. Though drivers have been capped at 460cc for a few years now, titleist has made due with drivers measuring less than 400cc the 905s and the 905t. 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. Find out if titleists ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game. One time i dont have any money i almost sold my 905 r to a friend and my. 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.
Brent kelley is an awardwinning sports journalist and golf expert with over 30 years in print and online journalism. Add them to your team titleist golf bag and let other members know what youre playing with. Sizewise, it is substantially larger than its predecessor, the 975d, but that is not. Of course, these clubs are still targeted at the serious or aspiring golfer. Shop new and used titleist drivers from the fantastic selection available at 2nd swing. The series initially included two models, the titleist 905t driver and 905s driver. Jan 18, 2006 there are two titleist drivers featured on the site, the pro titanium titleist 905t driver and the new titleist pro titanium 905s driver. Titleist is also an extremely strong leader in the golf ball market. The titleist 905r is a traditional looking driver that features prominent performance and professional appeal. Titleist is a traditional company, and with tradition comes a somewhat slower, more calculated pace.
Obviously the 909 heads, being titleist are solid, the factory shafts feel cheap and soft. Titleist custom golf clubs options and complete specifications for ts drivers and fairway metals, 818 hybrids, 718 irons, vokey design sm6 wedges, and scotty cameron putters. Each product cycle, titleist offers two versions of its driver to appeal to every skilllevel and performance preference, one that is smaller. 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. The construction of the titleist 905r is worthy of a second look. Id love to get a 905s, but i dont really have the swing speed to get the most out of it, and as youve said the 905t doesnt really interest me. The 905t has a larger fronttoback profile that gives it more dynamic loft. This is the second time i have the 905t and i absolutely love it. Take this for what it is, one guys opinion, but titleist has been lost in the driver doldrums the last several years. With the three 909 driver models, titleist is back in the game again. The titleist 9 d2 driver is a good improvement on the 910 version. I was very surprised that it was easy to hit considering it had a smaller head. Trajectory was good, distance average at best and the feel was harsher than the typical feel i find in other titleist drivers i own admittedly not all 905s and none of them are a t model.
But to spice thing up a little we put it up against 4 of titleist s previous. 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. The optimum weight distribution in the pro titanium 905 drivers creates a center of gravity that is both lower and closer to face center, said jeff. Find great deals on ebay for titleist 905r driver and titleist 905t driver. The titleist 905t driver is a great option for any golfer looking for a reliable club off the tee.
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. These are the performance deliverables built into titleist pro titanium drivers. Titleist 905 series versus 983 clubs, grips, shafts. The titleist 905t is a multimaterial hosel design, 400cc head size with a thin beta titanium face insert which makes for one hot driver. Considered by many a bigger version of the 905t, nearly every titleist staff member playing a 905t switched, as did some playing titleist s 905s. I needed an upgrade as i was using a calloway steelhead iii driver pretty outdated indeed. 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. With an extensive selection of lofts and shafts, titleist pro titanium drivers are. Titleist ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible performance. When doing searches, i focused on the 460cc of the 905r vs the 400cc of the 905t, and am i glad i did. Apr 22, 2014 we took the new titleist 9 d2 driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. Titleist drivers offer players the clean look at address and traditional pear shape that most better players prefer. Titleist 9 d2 driver compared against 910, 909, 907 and 905. 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.
This driver was aimed at mid to lowhandicap intermediate to advanced golfers, much like many clubs in the titleist line. 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. 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. The titleist 975d driver was produced from 1998 to 2001. Add them to your team titleist bag and let other members know what youre playing with. Find out if titleist s ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game. The titleist 905 drivers were the mostbuzzedabout golf clubs of late 2004early 2005 in the golf world.
Was playing with the taylormade r7 tp but just wasnt getting the right ball flight no matter how i was tweaking the weights. Late last year, pga tour pros began playing the rumored 905r in significant numbers. Because i was able to hit it consistently, i ordered a preowned model with the specs i am now. Titleist 905t drivers in stock for next working day delivery. The 905r is a tourproven 460cc pearshaped titanium driver with shallow face for players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed, launch angle, spin and forgiveness. 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. Apr 12, 2005 the titleist 905t driver is a great club in every respect, looks good, performs brilliantly and isnt overly expensive.
Aug 17, 2006 905r 905t 905s posted in equipment opinions. Ts3 driver trackman testing and comparison duration. Donal takes a look at the titleist 905r driver while on a golfbidder dawn raid at killeen castle. Each series of drivers aims to deliver greater ball speed and more distance through improvements in the face and center of gravity cg optimizations. Titleists distinctive pearshaped profile, and shallow face set naturally square to address it instils confidence from the first swing. The r, like the t, is a shallowerfaced driver that delivers a little more spin and a little more cut correction than the 905s. Then, view all of the specs and compare up to four shafts sidebyside.
Titleist 9 d2 driver compared against 910, 909, 907 and 905 duration. As the driver search continues i have narrowed it down to 905s. Titleist, along with pinnacle, and footjoy brands, together comprise acushnet company, which is an operating company of fila korea, ltd. I purchased a 9 d3 same specs but its just not the same. Described by many as a bigger 905t, the description is largely accurate. I have hit both the t and the r but have not hit the s. The titleist 905t driver is a tourproven 400cc profile driver that provides an ideal combination of ball speed, launch and spin. Much like the 905s and the 905t, the titleist pro titanium 905r is an alltitanium, pearshaped driver. Like all titleist clubs, exceptional feel is complemented by performance and classic styling in these drivers. The original taylormade m2 family of golf clubs, still going. Both drivers are tour proven see below for the pga tour players who use titleist equipment but the 905t is a larger profile driver that provides an optimal. Switched to the titleist 905t and the results were remarkable. The titleist 905t driver is a great club in every respect, looks good, performs brilliantly and isnt overly expensive. It features the signature titleist teardropshaped head 400 cc, which has a fronttoback weight distribution.
There are two titleist drivers featured on the site, the pro titanium titleist 905t driver and the new titleist pro titanium 905s driver. 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. Titleist 9 d2 driver compared against 910, 909, 907 and. Titleist is well represented on the pga tour as well as most international competitive tours. The pro titanium 975j is titleists answer to the jumbo, titanium drivers from ping and taylor made that have become so very successful of late. Titleist 905r driver discount prices for golf equipment. This increases initial launch angle without creating too much backspin.
If you custom order a 905r, you can get every weight proforce v2. Yeah, thats why i wanted to compare only the 905t or s to the 983, as im aware of the larger clubhead size of the 905r. Highhandicap comparison of titleist 983k and 917d3 983k, 9. Jun 23, 2006 much like the 905s and the 905t, the titleist pro titanium 905r is an alltitanium, pearshaped driver. Though you can visually compare titleists three 905 drivers online, heres. As a devoted titleist fan and long time titleist player i was surprised by the performance of this stick. My short stint with the bridgestone 460 and now the sq tour lasted a month and a half. Until earlier this year, i was one of those 905s users. Mar 14, 2009 with the three 909 driver models, titleist is back in the game again. Titleist s distinctive pearshaped profile, and shallow face set naturally square to address it instils confidence from the first swing. Page 1 of 2 1 2 next bames purchased a better game supporting member. We took the new titleist 9 d2 driver and put it through its paces on the simulator in the golfbidder showroom. But to spice thing up a little we put it up against 4 of titleists previous. The titleist 905r driver is built to optimize all aspects of your shot off the tee.