Great reviews on the new titleist drivers. I just got fitted for and bought the titleist TS2 and then had a quick try out on one hole at my local gold course Te Marua, NZ, I hit 4 shots, 3 you could have thrown a blanket over and the 4th was my customary bad miss, a flarey push to the right which still only lost about 8 meters, awesome forgiveness and I now feel that a lot more confidence with the driver
Been out of golf for quite a number of years. So long my last driver was the TM 300ti 8.5. I purchased the TS3 8.5 HZRDUS Smoke 60g stiff shaft. WOW what a difference in technology today. TS3 is most definitely a keeper.
I tried the TS3!!! Didn’t have time to try the TS2 but considering how I hit the TS3 I don’t need to. I’m getting one...WOW first drive carried over 315 / total distance 330! Everything thereafter was nearly as good. 310-320+ total distance on every ball I hit reasonably well My swing speed was between 109-113 today. I’m completely sold. This club is for real.
wow, that's crazy carry and distance at that speed. My swings are all 109-112, 110 avg and I'm getting nowhere near that carry/total. What were the backspin #'s on those long balls? SOmetimes when I hit a really low spin shaft/head combo they go forever but have under 2000 rpms backspin - and in the real world that just won't do it.
btw I changed out today with the help of a great fitter to the TS2 with a Speeder 661 Tour Spec. Getting more forgiveness than the TS3/757 combo and a bit more distance, especially on mis-hits
Todd DelGiudice Good catch! I was around 1400-1600 rpm that day as I recall. Pretty sure that first swing was north of 117mph though. I can swing that hard I just don’t generally choose to. Adrenaline played a role. I was super excited to try it. The TS3/shaft combo I bought is getting me around 1800-2000rpm and is giving me total distance of around 300-306yds on a solid strike. The shaft is a Diamana D+ Limited (whiteboard) X - flex 80g.
Todd DelGiudice that’s awesome! I’ll get around to trying the TS2 again someday but on the day of my second fitting I really didn’t like it. The shape bothered me a little. It looks a lot like the Callaway Rogue to me and I don’t like that elongated shape. I was getting too much spin with it anyway.
Interestingly, my spin came down with the new combo. With the TS3, off-center hits were up in the 3000's, bringing my avg spin into the upper 2's. The TS2 spins less on mis-hits and about the same for me on center strikes so we were able to bring the avg spin to 2400-2500 range. My first fitting was on a trackman indoors, which I didn't realize is quite compromised indoors. This fitting was on the amazing GC Quad indoors, so much more accurate #'s. Trackman wasn't catching all of the spin.
Fantastic head to head vlog and two amazing drivers,I would honestly struggle to decide between the two, that’s where a driver fit with a top quality fitter would hopefully decide for you it also depends if you want to shape the ball or hit straighter
Thanks James great review that I needed as I am about to spend $800 Australian. Complete honest review. I think I ll go for the T2 I hit the subscribe button.Good job mate.
Great Review James. If I hadn't recently bought the G400 MAX I would definitely try the TS2, I need all the help I can get to hit it straight and longish!
Hi James great videos, I play a Titleist D2 and thought I would go straight to the TS2 but after your videos I'm not sure, we are having a fitting day at our club soon can't wait.Happy Golfing Dave from Downunder
I hit both clubs at golf galaxy and I liked the ts3 better and love the even flow 6.5 shaft, I hit ping g400 max now. I hit them about the same as my ping. I need to do more testing, not ever been a titleist club fan. This driver is worth taking another look at. It is very loud at impact.
I would have to hit both to be sure but I like the look of the TS 2, and TS 3 awe this is difficult. Would have to have a go to decide really. Great comparison though James.
I am heading to my local golf shop in an hour to check them out. Just got an email from them that they have them for fittings! I hope I can get in there....might be busy
I'm so used to looking down at TM and Cobra drivers for the past 3 years... these Titleist clubs just seem so... plain. Oddly enough, those carbon crown designs 'look' faster than something just plain black.
I think he only went to the TS3 because he wanted to be able to work the ball left and right. I had the same results in my testing which led me to the ts3.
Sound difference? Ive heard the TS3 is louder and more metallic/hollow sounding. Is is reasonably tolerable? I've heard you speak of sound before so I know it's a consideration...
Station 2Station TS3 is the more dull sounding club. TS2 is the more loud hollow sound. I have hit them both and the 3 is the one that if you have the swingspeed, you like it
Ok good to know. I actually got fitted into a TS3 with HZRDUS Smoke 6.5 (x-stiff) and frankly, indoors, I couldn't discern between the two models. Especially because the fitting balls were Bridgestone TourB XS which is a softer premium ball.. My SS is 108-111 with driver. I appreciate your feedback!
Station 2Station last thing..it’s interesting that you said you got fitted for one inside and another outside felt different. I’m actually a fitter. Inside I was all about the TS2. It felt faster inside, it felt hotter off the face inside, and it sure sounded faster inside. However when I took them both outside, the TS3 really showed it low spin and performance. I was sold on the TS2 inside until I took them outside in the elements. TS3 for me all the way. Good conversation bud, good luck to you in the future
I prefer Taylor Made and Ping anyway, you can definitely pick up last season’s drivers for bargain prices. Let’s face it, everybody is at the 460cc limit and pushing the bleeding edge of MOI and spring effect so the extra $300 or $400 isn’t really buying you anything. It’s all marketing. I’m a major gear head when it comes to golf equipment but new drivers just aren’t worth half a grand..
@@sloebone7399 I completely agree. I'm actually playing a Titleist 913 D2 and I don't think I'll ever change. I've tried the 917 D2 and hated the sound and feel. Newer isn't always better.
I'm pricing the TS3 right now, I've been playing my Titleist 915 d2 for years so it's time to upgrade. Lowest I've seen so far is $310 which is a damn good deal. Used of course.
not worth £500! though! g400 max approx £150 to £200 cheaper. The average golfer will hit them the same. clever marketing by titleist though to suck people in to the next miracle cure!
I like what you are doing. However, I wonder how "unbiased" you can really be, and how "honest" your review can be when you are filming a product review with an employee of Titleist?
@@JamesRobinsonGolf thanks I can play occasionally, coach put me more flat, then my old coach put me upright again because my ass sticks out so I'm confused. You too
Great reviews on the new titleist drivers.
I just got fitted for and bought the titleist TS2 and then had a quick try out on one hole at my local gold course Te Marua, NZ, I hit 4 shots, 3 you could have thrown a blanket over and the 4th was my customary bad miss, a flarey push to the right which still only lost about 8 meters, awesome forgiveness and I now feel that a lot more confidence with the driver
Been out of golf for quite a number of years. So long my last driver was the TM 300ti 8.5. I purchased the TS3 8.5 HZRDUS Smoke 60g stiff shaft. WOW what a difference in technology today. TS3 is most definitely a keeper.
Picked up the TS2 towards the end of the season! Man do I love that driver! It’s a bombers dream and it’s very forgiving!
I have been leaning toward the TS2 from all I have seen, but now you have convinced me to find a fitter. Not easy in my town.
Great review, I am looking at these on Tuesday. Love the new channel, good camera work and informative content. Well done
I tried the TS3!!!
Didn’t have time to try the TS2 but considering how I hit the TS3 I don’t need to.
I’m getting one...WOW
first drive carried over 315 / total distance 330! Everything thereafter was nearly as good. 310-320+ total distance on every ball I hit reasonably well
My swing speed was between 109-113 today.
I’m completely sold. This club is for real.
wow, that's crazy carry and distance at that speed. My swings are all 109-112, 110 avg and I'm getting nowhere near that carry/total. What were the backspin #'s on those long balls? SOmetimes when I hit a really low spin shaft/head combo they go forever but have under 2000 rpms backspin - and in the real world that just won't do it.
btw I changed out today with the help of a great fitter to the TS2 with a Speeder 661 Tour Spec. Getting more forgiveness than the TS3/757 combo and a bit more distance, especially on mis-hits
Todd DelGiudice Good catch! I was around 1400-1600 rpm that day as I recall. Pretty sure that first swing was north of 117mph though. I can swing that hard I just don’t generally choose to. Adrenaline played a role. I was super excited to try it.
The TS3/shaft combo I bought is getting me around 1800-2000rpm and is giving me total distance of around 300-306yds on a solid strike. The shaft is a Diamana D+ Limited (whiteboard) X - flex 80g.
Todd DelGiudice that’s awesome! I’ll get around to trying the TS2 again someday but on the day of my second fitting I really didn’t like it. The shape bothered me a little. It looks a lot like the Callaway Rogue to me and I don’t like that elongated shape. I was getting too much spin with it anyway.
Interestingly, my spin came down with the new combo. With the TS3, off-center hits were up in the 3000's, bringing my avg spin into the upper 2's. The TS2 spins less on mis-hits and about the same for me on center strikes so we were able to bring the avg spin to 2400-2500 range. My first fitting was on a trackman indoors, which I didn't realize is quite compromised indoors. This fitting was on the amazing GC Quad indoors, so much more accurate #'s. Trackman wasn't catching all of the spin.
Fantastic head to head vlog and two amazing drivers,I would honestly struggle to decide between the two, that’s where a driver fit with a top quality fitter would hopefully decide for you it also depends if you want to shape the ball or hit straighter
Both are beautiful clubs. Definitely get fitted by trying both.
The TS3 with the tensei stiff shaft is in the bag, and I love it.
Thanks James great review that I needed as I am about to spend $800 Australian.
Complete honest review. I think I ll go for the T2
I hit the subscribe button.Good job mate.
Great Review James. If I hadn't recently bought the G400 MAX I would definitely try the TS2, I need all the help I can get to hit it straight and longish!
Hi James great videos, I play a Titleist D2 and thought I would go straight to the TS2 but after your videos I'm not sure, we are having a fitting day at our club soon can't wait.Happy Golfing Dave from Downunder
I hit both clubs at golf galaxy and I liked the ts3 better and love the even flow 6.5 shaft, I hit ping g400 max now. I hit them about the same as my ping. I need to do more testing, not ever been a titleist club fan. This driver is worth taking another look at. It is very loud at impact.
Great video James. Really interesting. I already have the TS2 and I love it.
I’ve just been fitted for the ts2 it’s added about 20/30 yards on to my drives 😳 with the smoke 70g shaft
TS2 for me!
I would have to hit both to be sure but I like the look of the TS 2, and TS 3 awe this is difficult. Would have to have a go to decide really. Great comparison though James.
I just bought a TS2 driver on line. 11.5
Great follow up to your original fitting session
Feel free to send the one that doesn’t win my way!
Excellent review James
Sounds like two interesting clubs! Dear Santa.....
I am heading to my local golf shop in an hour to check them out. Just got an email from them that they have them for fittings!
I hope I can get in there....might be busy
Great video review James, if only I could use a driver!
TS2 if I had the money. like the looks also, not overly busy on the crown like others.
TS3 please for me. Nice review
James would've to see the G 400 Max versus those clubs thank you
Great video again James. Maybe time to retire the G400.
Let's see this compared to the PXG 0811X. Head to head
When you were doing the on course testing was it with the 45" or 45.5" for both TS2/TS3
45 for both mate
2 because it sounds as if the face is flatter. Unless I mixed them up. Which I could have. Maybe.
JT plays 3 driver
I'm so used to looking down at TM and Cobra drivers for the past 3 years... these Titleist clubs just seem so... plain. Oddly enough, those carbon crown designs 'look' faster than something just plain black.
What flex is that Evenflow White?
Pretty sure Justin Thomas has the Ts3 in the bag & not the Ts2
Absolutely Luke! Apparently been trialling both! Which do you prefer?
I think he only went to the TS3 because he wanted to be able to work the ball left and right. I had the same results in my testing which led me to the ts3.
Sound difference? Ive heard the TS3 is louder and more metallic/hollow sounding. Is is reasonably tolerable? I've heard you speak of sound before so I know it's a consideration...
Station 2Station TS3 is the more dull sounding club. TS2 is the more loud hollow sound. I have hit them both and the 3 is the one that if you have the swingspeed, you like it
Ok good to know. I actually got fitted into a TS3 with HZRDUS Smoke 6.5 (x-stiff) and frankly, indoors, I couldn't discern between the two models. Especially because the fitting balls were Bridgestone TourB XS which is a softer premium ball.. My SS is 108-111 with driver. I appreciate your feedback!
Station 2Station last thing..it’s interesting that you said you got fitted for one inside and another outside felt different. I’m actually a fitter. Inside I was all about the TS2. It felt faster inside, it felt hotter off the face inside, and it sure sounded faster inside. However when I took them both outside, the TS3 really showed it low spin and performance. I was sold on the TS2 inside until I took them outside in the elements. TS3 for me all the way. Good conversation bud, good luck to you in the future
Good to know. Looking forward to giving it the On-course poke! Thank you!!
H2H with TM M3 please
Tight fairway?two trees?🤔
TS2
TS3
Buying the 917 d2 much better value
I don’t even consider buying new drivers. Those $500 drivers will be $99 used by next spring. I’ll watch this review again in 6 months.
Sloe Bone You can wait another two years before you see the TS drop to around 300£ mark. TM and Cally maybe but not Titleist
I prefer Taylor Made and Ping anyway, you can definitely pick up last season’s drivers for bargain prices. Let’s face it, everybody is at the 460cc limit and pushing the bleeding edge of MOI and spring effect so the extra $300 or $400 isn’t really buying you anything. It’s all marketing.
I’m a major gear head when it comes to golf equipment but new drivers just aren’t worth half a grand..
@@sloebone7399 I completely agree. I'm actually playing a Titleist 913 D2 and I don't think I'll ever change. I've tried the 917 D2 and hated the sound and feel. Newer isn't always better.
Ya actually noooo...titleist doesn’t bring out a “new” garbage driver every 4 months like TM/Callaway
I'm pricing the TS3 right now, I've been playing my Titleist 915 d2 for years so it's time to upgrade. Lowest I've seen so far is $310 which is a damn good deal. Used of course.
Shows how over rated fitting is for drivers...... if it feels good and looks good then learn to find the middle
not worth £500! though! g400 max approx £150 to £200 cheaper. The average golfer will hit them the same. clever marketing by titleist though to suck people in to the next miracle cure!
The ts3 is too loud
I like what you are doing. However, I wonder how "unbiased" you can really be, and how "honest" your review can be when you are filming a product review with an employee of Titleist?
It's called a fitting ! ! ! who did you expect to be there?? A TaylorMade rep?
Did you seriously steal practise range balls for the course? Really James?
No mate Titleist give them me... that ok?
Why is his swing so ugly though......🤭
Ever had spinal surgery Taylor?
@@JamesRobinsonGolf i have scoliosis and 5 bulging discs, did you go more flat?
age s yes mate, struggle to load up after the surgery. But it’s ok. Taylor thinks it’s funny 🤙🏼 hope your good mate
@@JamesRobinsonGolf thanks I can play occasionally, coach put me more flat, then my old coach put me upright again because my ass sticks out so I'm confused. You too
TS2