Specifications titleists 905r is available in lofts of 8. 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 am a small guy about 53 and my swing speed is 96102 depends my body condition. Donal takes a look at the titleist 905r driver while on a golfbidder dawn raid at killeen castle. Largest titleist driver has already won acceptance, tournaments across worldwide tours. Titleist s distinctive pearshaped profile, and shallow face set naturally square to address it instils confidence from the first swing. Brian ussery arrived at the kingdom with a titleist 915d2 9. Mar 24, 2010 the titleist 905r is a traditional looking driver that features prominent performance and professional appeal. As i mentioned, titleist will admit the 907d1 and d2 were not the strongest pair of clubs they could have offered. Jun 27, 2011 donal takes a look at the titleist 905r driver while on a golfbidder dawn raid at killeen castle. The stock weight on the ts2 is the black weight but if you want more weight. With the three 909 driver models, titleist is back in the game again. A change in shaft or grip could require a different weight to achieve the same feel swing weight.
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. Titleist 905r driver discount prices for golf equipment. One of the main reasons is the proforce v2 shaft that came with it, but other than that it is the classic look at address that sits open like most tour spec drivers, the. The titleist 905r is a 460cc driver made of a combination of metals including titanium and aluminum alloy. 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. I still own a 905t, and it still holds up very well against many of the newer drivers on the market today. I still swing the 983k at the range just for fun, as it seems a little easier to work, but i think that if i put the amount of time into my 905r that i did the 983k i will find the same.
The titleist 905 drivers were the mostbuzzedabout golf clubs of late 2004early 2005 in the golf world. It features the signature titleist teardropshaped head 400 cc, which has a fronttoback weight distribution. Im a big fan of some titleist products, playing ap irons and vokey wedges, and of course the prov1, but i can honestly say ive never hit a titleist driver, fairway wood, or hybrid. The first week that titleist d3 drivers were available on the professional golfers association tour, more than three dozen pros played with them in the very. 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. Its the maximum size allowable by the usga, and for players with higher. Like all titleist clubs, exceptional feel is complemented by performance and classic styling in these drivers.
Why not take advantage of the golfbidder 7day trial and gi. Jul 15, 2009 old school vs modern technology 15 year old titleist 975j driver vs 2018 taylormade m4 driver duration. You can have a golf shop determine the swing weight of your 915s. The precise amount of increase or decrease will depend on the clubs overall characteristics. But the titleist pro titanium 905r is a traditionally shaped driver that packs a powerful punch for the better player. Ts1 is the fastest way for players with moderate swing speeds to experience the joy of effortless distance. Fairhaven, ma march 3, 2006 following the company blueprint for designing, validating and. Each series of drivers aims to deliver greater ball speed.
Though you can visually compare titleists three 905 drivers online, heres a quickie cheat sheet. 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. The construction of the titleist 905r is worthy of a second look. The neutral or drawfade weights come in a pair of the same weight. Golf weight for titleist 915 driver fw hybrid 915d 915f 915h available size. The companys top of the line titleist 910 d3 driver comes with an innovative system that allows the golfer to adjust the lie and loft to fit any size golfer and any shape of golf swing. Available in 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, and 17 gram weight options. Titleist pro titanium 905r driver this is a great driver it sits square, has a smallish head compared with many of todays drivers but is forgiving.
Whether youre new to golf or a seasoned player, share and learn more about the game with the titleist discussion board and forum today. What is the swing weight of this setup and what is a comparable 9d3 to match. When it comes to 460cc drivers, even at the highest level of competitive golf, there are plenty of choices. Has given me at least another 20 yards, but more importantly seems much. My drivers at time of testing were a titleist 905t and taylormade r7 tp. As a general rule, however, to increase swing weight from d2 to d4, add four 2inchlong strips of. Nov 26, 2015 and yet, all three of our testers struggled to make titleist s flagship driver competitive against the likes of the r580xd or cobra sz440. My longest drive for this is around 295 well i guess the roll. The obvious conclusion is that its absolutely critical to get yourself correctly fitted if youre to make the most of the 983. The obvious conclusion is that its absolutely critical.
Late last year, pga tour pros began playing the rumored 905r in significant numbers. Aug 17, 2006 905r 905t 905s posted in equipment opinions. Search by name, filter by weight or launchspin characteristics, and compare specs. The 915 has caught my eye and i might give it a swing. Adding tape to the grip will decrease the swing weight. The 905 series, originally launched with the 905t more pearshaped and the 905s deeper face models.
For players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed launch angle, spin and forgiveness. With one set of launch conditions, several of titleists pga tour staff saw no reason to abandon their trusty 905r in favor of either 907. The titleist 905t pro titanium driver is a popular club made for advanced and average players. This is most forgiving titleist driver i have played so far. My short stint with the bridgestone 460 and now the sq tour lasted a. 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. These were both eventually followed by titleists first 460cc driver, the 905r. I could feel the location of the head throughout the swing, providing a very. Class shape gives a confident look when addressed and square offset is. My swing speed is 107 mph and i usually carry the ball 235245. Bought a titleist 905r driver to replace my ping g5 after having good results woth the titleist 5 wood fitted with aldila nv shaft.
If you want to reduce the weight of the club and bring the swingweight up, change to a lighter grip. Well my obsession with this game and the especially the driver drove me to london, ontario yesterday, where i hit about 500 balls and tested drivers for nearly 4 hours. The titleist 905r driver is built to optimize all aspects of your shot off the tee. 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. Titleists distinctive pearshaped profile, and shallow face. Jun 23, 2006 given the choice between another driver with similar performance and the traditional, classy 905r, id take the titleist every time. Thanks entirely to will at team titleist, i plan on a fitting in april for a new 915 driver, and youve given me a shaft to consider during the fitting. The titleist, lamkin crossline, or golf pride tour velvet standard grip is 52 grams and if you have the fortune of having large hands, a midsize grip is 67g and that lowers the swingweight 2 points.
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. Unfollow titleist 905r driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Oct 01, 2014 im a big fan of some titleist products, playing ap irons and vokey wedges, and of course the prov1, but i can honestly say ive never hit a titleist driver, fairway wood, or hybrid. Ernie els and adam scott were playing the driver as early as one year ago. With one set of launch conditions, several of titleists pga tour staff saw no. And yet, all three of our testers struggled to make titleists flagship driver competitive against the likes of the r580xd or cobra sz440. I also have a 910d2kalii shaft stiff and its a complete different feel. 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. Titleist pro titanium 905 drivers are available in three different models the 905r, 905t and 905s. The weight of the weights are primarily used to adjust the swing weight in combination with the shaft and grip.
Titleist 905r drivers in stock for next working day delivery. Rated 5 out of 5 by buz555 from great driver at a bargain price the titleist 905t driver with the ys6 shaft is a great combination at an affordable price. Given the choice between another driver with similar performance and the traditional, classy 905r, id take the titleist every time. Obviously the 909 heads, being titleist are solid, the factory shafts feel cheap and soft. Interchangeable head weights for the titleist 915 driver and fairway allow for the customizing of swingweight and feel for optimized performance. The standard swing weight with the new drivers are d5 which is extremely high i think, i like my swing weight for a driver at d3. This titleist 905 made the 2005 golf digest hot list. The 905r has a 35% larger sweet spot than the 905t and 905s. I have titleist woods and driver ever since i learned to play golf. A change in shaft or grip could require a different weight to achieve the same feelswing weight. And titleist continues to be the brand trusted above all. Mar 14, 2009 as i mentioned, titleist will admit the 907d1 and d2 were not the strongest pair of clubs they could have offered. A quick and easy way to increase a clubs swing weight is to add lead tape to the club head.
It took almost no time for me to adjust to the size of the 905r titleist seemed to do a good job of maintaining shape and minimizing the looks of the size. I have hit both the t and the r but have not hit the s. Titleist introduces tourproven pro titanium 905r 460cc. My short stint with the bridgestone 460 and now the sq tour lasted a month and a half. Titleist ts1 driver titleist golf drivers titleist. The stock weight on the ts2 is the black weight but if you want more weight or less titleist can do that, they can build it to a specific swing weight if that what you would like too. 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. The series initially included two models, the titleist 905t driver and 905s driver. Take this for what it is, one guys opinion, but titleist has been lost in the driver doldrums the last several years. 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. I think that is why i hit my 905r much straighter and longer than my newer 910d2. In the case of swing weight, however, there is a clearer relationship between weight and speed.
The precise amount of increase or decrease will depend on. Old school vs modern technology 15 year old titleist 975j driver vs 2018 taylormade m4 driver duration. The 460cc head has a larger sweet spot than the other 905 drivers for more forgiveness and faster ball speeds across a. The crown is also lighter than the previous titleist 9 driver, now that it uses forged 64 titanium face a ti811 light density casting crown and a marginally thinner heel and toe to save. Featuring the power of ts design strategically trimmed to weigh in at an incredibly light 275 grams the ts1 driver is designed to maximize moderate swing speeds. Im a fairly traditional golfer, and titleist is arguably the most. As the driver search continues i have narrowed it down to 905s.
I used to play off 4, but my handicap has crept up to 10 much of it due to poor driving. And titleist continues to be the brand trusted above all others. Plus the face looks closed at address compared to the 905r, even at the b1 setting. Though the 905r isnt my gamer due to the heel weight and the extra rpm, i sometimes. Apr 25, 2016 in the case of swing weight, however, there is a clearer relationship between weight and speed. Its the maximum size allowable by the usga, and for players with higher swing speeds. The titleist 905r is a traditional looking driver that features prominent performance and professional appeal.