TITLEIST GT DRIVERS | NON SPONSORED TRUTH!

[@andrewpoupart6729]

Hi Dan, I had a fitting for a GT Driver last week, compared to Callaway and TaylorMade my stats were so much better, on average a 15 yard increase in distance against my current Paradym. Yes, the price is ridiculous but with a trade in it's just about affordable. Thanks for the review.

[@charlieoscar]

Hi Dan, thanks for the review, very informative. You asked for comments on the prices and it got me thinking. Perhaps one perspective is that there has never been a better time for 'inclusivity' and getting people into the game and into good gear. The consistent 2 year cycle and the big price tags mean that I could go out and buy a modern, fast, forgiving driver for a new player for a very reasonable price. With Titleist alone you can get into fast drivers in the TS for small money, and the tsi3 is probably one of the greatest drivers ever made, and because of the 2 year cycle it is now 3 generations old, and so has a three gen old price tag. If you go to Taylor made or Cobra for instance, you can go even further back as titleist were slow getting into the speed and forgiveness category, and get even better prices for newbies. I would argue that this is the same across all categories of clubs. There has never been more golf clubs out there to buy at good prices. Personally I am going to trade up from TSR2 to the GT3 for 2 reasons. 1, because it reminds me of the old 905 and as you say the TS and the TSI3, and 2, if I don't trade now I won't change for years as I won't pay the full new retail price. Everyone has a choice. I still take my 915 for a spin and love it.. no-one is twisting anyone's arm people. So do what makes you happy. Keep up the great work Dan.

[@andycorso8498]

Why don’t mfrs sell head only, whenever the adaptor is the same. This would offer a cheaper upgrade for existing owners? ….just a thought.

[@dcm703]

I asked Sean Toulon this Q once when he was with TM, his answer was basically, because they don’t have to. People who are going to buy a new driver will buy one anyway.

[@Pud56]

Because they are greedy baskets, they do shaft deals that give them a kick back. I’ve just purchased new irons, in the fitting process, found a shaft that i loved, manufacturer wouldn’t fit it in my club of choice. Irons were £1200 as it was, if i had purchased heads, shafts, paid a club builder to assemble, getting the swing weight, loft and lie right, it was £2600. So stuffed

[@andycorso8498]

My point is that they would sell a head to an existing owner, who might otherwise skip Purchasing anything because of the cost of upgrading….maybe I’m naive.

[@Pud56]

@@andycorso8498 how would you swing weight the new clubs when putting in your exiting shaft?

[@andycorso8498]

Using a swing weight balance?…..Who swingweight checks a whole new club when they buy one anyway?…very few I’d wager

[@justinc.7507]

Hey Dan, Got fitted today and after testing the Ping 10K and the AI Smoke, the numbers on the results screen made the call easy for me. Better ball speed, better spin rate and longer right away and now the GT2 is in my bag. Thanks for this review.

[@Butlins14]

Had a shot of them yesterday verses my tsr3. Liked the different carbony feel. Probably very little performance difference but being a fitting I managed to dial in my numbers and went down 1 degree in head. So got better flight and dispersion.

[@martynmurfitt-wrather7555]

Good, honest review Dan - I have the TSR3 in the bag (that is behaving fairly well) and usually I would get a fitting for the new product - but I am holding back simply because the prices are too high! I am more inclined to keeping my current model in the bag & put the cash towards a golf break etc

[@donnawhitfield6820]

Hi Dan. I just had my Titleist fitting with the GT woods today. As a senior lady golfer, I need a fairway wood that preforms and provides distance. Was fitted for GT 2 4 wood. 16.5 degrees. I saw a 15 mph speed increase with the GT 2 over my current 3 wood. I was also fitted for a GT 2 driver10.5 degree. I ordered the 4 wood and traded in my current 3 wood Ping and 2 other clubs. Yes these clubs are very expensive but I sale or trade in a club for another 1. I didn’t order the driver.

[@timackland5411]

Got a tsi3 for £220 last year. Love it. Not gonna change for a £300 uplift even if I got a good trade in. When the time comes I will try a few and then probs go 2nd hand. I spent the big money on a set of irons. Hit them on every hole every round and had my last set a very long time. Will be the same with these. I think prices are truly bonkers and just fuelling marketing through players and facilities etc. big challenge coming from direct to consumer particularly if they get a fitting option in some way. More and more I think the SAS model will be the way for many golfers. 2nd hand clubs, first class experiences like memberships and 'Bus Tours'

[@stephendibari5010]

Awesome video Dan. I was custom fit for TRS3 last Sept. and TSR2 in early 2022. The 3 is by far the best driver I've ever played and I've been playing just over 30 yrs. I just cant justify dropping $650 this year for maybe 5 yards max. I'll play the 3 for a few more years at the most when i retire in 5 years. I also have TSR3 3 & 5 woods and 4H. best sounding/feeling fairway woods and hybrid also.

[@MABirkeland]

I own the TSR2 9* with Tensei1k Stiff. I just can’t see myself spending $700 for 5 more yards.

[@MABirkeland]

Also have TSI2 3,5 and 5H. I don’t need more distance out of any of them and love the trajectory and spin of the TSi

[@carlcampbell6827]

From So CA: Very nice review, indeed. That lovely golf course really beckons people doesn't it? The more I watch your video, the more jealous I get seeing you out there all by yourself! Anyway I have an older Titleist titanium driver that I had re-shafted with a premium Fujikura. Often off the shelf clubs have shafts that are mediocre / not really suited for specific player. Hitting pro V 1 with Titleist titanium driver has a lovely sound in my opinion; not "tinny". The 3 wood and 5 wood have always been go to clubs for me, as I am not a long hitter. As for your question on purchasing high line equipment, there is a dark cloud over golf enthusiasts in America and it is a crushing inflationary spiral. In the past, we have been more than happy to pull the trigger on expensive golf equipment. With everything up between 20% to as much as 90% "belt tightening" austerity has been severe. Priority lists have been totally overhauled. Golfing expenditures have suffered, even for diehards, as have all other "non essentials".

[@scott48]

Nice video and accurate. I tested GT3 against my current gamer and GT was giving me an extra 15 yds of carry alone which was impressive. Sound and feel were tremendous as well.

[@andrewfinn3661]

Great review Dan, interesting to see the modest gains in carry distance over the last 4 Titleist releases, GT driver looks great but a lot of money to fork out especially if you already have a TSR driver in the bag

[@martinlaursen8335]

Hi nice review as always Well your milk and bacon has also gone up in price basically everything has There are cheaper options available within other brands so I think it comes down to what you want to buy into Just changed driver from Srixon to TSR3 and the difference is very noticeable more than I expected I usually don’t buy into all the gossip but this time I was very surprised

[@russellward9662]

Very good honest review,Dan, and yes, price matters. If another brand cost 25% less but performs at 90% of the Titleist, I'm going for the lower price. Never been a brand snob, although I do have a favourite brand. But even that doesn't override value for money. Out of interest, it would be good to see the GT3 compared to your new PXG driver stats.

[@simonwalker1611]

Great review Dan . Dry ball data has quite an increase in distance.

[@kevthepongo]

These look absolutely lit, Dan. I'm still rocking the Callaway Epic and not looking to change but when it goes to the Golfbidder in the sky, these new GT will definitely be on the short list.

[@jeremystalley3391]

Nice review Dan - but my take away is that this would be a good time to look for a deal on a used TSR.

[@daverossendell2960]

Just got a turn, love it 62 year old, longest drives ever.

[@adamfahey108]

Love your work Dan! fitting booked already so will be interesting if its GT3 or 4 for me

[@DanHendriksenGolf]

Hope you enjoy it 👍

[@danlindberg9448]

When you have wedges that are going for nearly $200 ea. Putters at $200+, Irons for $1K it leaves very little for green fees

[@golfnb28]

After getting fitted and swinging the AI smoke max, the Qi10 and GT3 AND GT4. The results are marginal across the board, with not one driver having a tremendous advantage over another. The distances seemed to matter only off of ball height and decent angle. Qi10 9 degree, high flight and less roll GT3 9 degree, mid high flight and more roll AI smoke max 9 degree, mid high flight and more roll All tested with fujikura blue 6x velocore shaft 45" I decided to choose the AI smoke max spending another $50.00 US., at already high prices across the board. I couldnt afford it. The AI smoke max sounded very well also when being struck and looked good also while addressing the ball I would love to have the GT3 in the bag but 🤷‍♂️

[@paulkelly5883]

After watching your review I went and bought a gt2 3 wood Love it ❤. Thanks Dan 👍🤩

[@DanHendriksenGolf]

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[@nigelcooke8590]

I think the GT driver is the first driver from Titleist I’m interested in testing for years.. it maybe the first driver to challenge my ping for quite a while.. we will see at the fitting next week.. as for price.. I think there’s two issues, first it wouldn’t be bad if there were a plethora of stock shafts but everything seems to be pushed towards up charge (in the fittings) and second although new clubs are ridiculously expensive the second hand price is still low so price to change is also relatively high.. 🙈🙈👍👍

[@andyevans8513]

For minimal gains the price increase is just bonkers. Currently playing the TSR3 and don't see the need to change for a couple of extra yards. Great review

[@mervynhayes2229]

GT2 3wood in the bag. Toss up between my TSR 2 Driver and fitted for GT 3 Driver might change later in the year, maybe!

[@juergensalscheider7005]

It occurs to me that Titleist seems to have geared up their technologies used in both the drivers and woods. Namely a new crown material plus new face technology (L shape/face cup). In the past there was the ARC technology which now is no longer in use. Instead, Titleist is now using a technology which is in use by Callaway for nearly a decade. Can it be that Alan Hocknell - who was head of R&D with Callaway - has brought some new technologies over to Titleist? Moreover, it seems that the face cup technology is superior to the ‚old‘ ARC. Since I’m using a TSI3 driver and TSI2 fairway wood I definitely will check out the new ones. Great test - by the way. 😊

[@TimChump]

I had a club fit on the gt yesterday and it didn’t really beat my tsi tbh So saved my money and got a new callaway 3 wood 😂

[@retired8123]

Any idea what the stock swing weight is for the titleist GT2 driver ?...i don't see it on their website

[@DanHendriksenGolf]

D3/4 I think 🤔

[@carlincledon4794]

Great video, Titleist were foolish to let you go. Regarding driver prices, I wouldn't pay £500 for a driver as long as I had a hole in my butt, but somebody must be buying them because if everybody refused to pay such ridiculous sums then the price would drop.

[@markjackson8023]

hi Dan lots of youtube reviewers out there but it seams your your opinion always hits home , go figure .

[@rickrisatti6029]

I buy what i like and i like titleist products...already pre ordered the gt2 to replace my tsr2...wish i could just buy the head because am just sticking my ventus red on the new one..

[@stevewilliams190]

Does that 7 wood go as far as your old 5 wood? I’ve got a g425 5 and 7 wood and find them great fairway finders.

[@DanHendriksenGolf]

A little less 👍

[@september7917pm]

I tried it today, I game the tsr3 and was fitted into the gt3. Was definitely more stable on miss hits and spin was more consistent. I also seen an increase in club head speed by 2-3mph, did you find this Dan?

[@DanHendriksenGolf]

Not really, but good to see you did 👍

[@terrytrapp6036]

Im still on my ts2 and it goes as well as anything else i hit, horses for courses i guess

[@nd19ama]

Well done Dan for mentioning the RRP on these new Titleist clubs. This is the 4 consecutive price increase from Titleist with next to no push back from anyone regarding this. I’ve felt for a long time that Titleist, for whatever reason is able to do whatever it pleases with pricing regardless, as it’s not just their metalwoods that have have a continuous increase, as their putter lines are now close to pushing £500 RRP

[@robertallan1367]

Its not just Titleist, ever single one of the major club manufacturers prices rise year on year, driver and iron prices are becoming crazy.

[@nd19ama]

@@robertallan1367 I know all the brands are doing it, but Titleist seems to be the only brand that does it and receives zero negativity for it

[@chrisbrimhall1613]

Just got my GT3…… been practicing with it and getting a shade more distance….but… I do feel some negative feedback to my hands….not the pure feel of a center hit I’m used to

[@robertloder5380]

I am testing the GT range in the next 3 weeks and if better than the titliest driver and fairway woods l use now l will buy, however l have been custom fitted for both TSI and TSR and they were no better, l have an old 917 but with an upgraded shaft that is not available now. I just wish the technology in clubs these days had been available when l was a decent player.

[@inconspicuouslynotthere]

For price an idea off the top of the noggin, it would be interesting if OEM's did tier'd clubs like they do with golf ball prices. but also for a manufacturer stand point probably not that realistic

[@steveahier7659]

Good review Dan. 1. What are these clubs like for your average 10, 15, 20 handicap player. Does all this new tech make much difference to them? 2. Way too expensive in my opinion.

[@martinwilliams4759]

Would love the 7 wood may bee Santa will bring me it for Christmas

[@sevesellors2831]

Great review and good looking but the price now is obscene. I’ve priced up a bag of Titleist clubs including putter £3300. The big brands are all too expensive. The best value is now Wilson, Srixon/ Cleveland and Cobra. The new PXG black ops irons much better value.

[@jonstevenson3215]

Thanks Dan, good review. Golf is just not an inclusive sport - it just isn't. I'm seeing clubs bringing back joining fees, and buggy prices are disgraceful at most course. How is that inclusive for the disabled or elderly who need a buggy every time they play? You'll also pay £5-800 for a decent electric trolley. With the price of equipment on top, it is defo becoming a more EXclusive sport.

[@Nation1A1List]

Not just a little bit too expensive, they're a LOTTLE bit too expensive!

[@CADILLACHERNANDEZ]

They need the classic Freddie Kruger stripped sock on the bottom of the cover

[@ChrisShanks2709]

Its a shame that you made no comment on the improvement in headcovers. I thought the TSr headcover felt cheap, but the new GT ones feel like proper premium headcovers. I think that justifies at least part of the price increase.

[@guywhittern2800]

I think Titleist miss a trick with headcovers. Standard ones are very dull and they don’t bother with ‘major specials’ which is odd given how many scotty Cameron headcovers there are.

[@ChrisShanks2709]

@@guywhittern2800 I'm a fan of limited edition headcovers and have my own special ones that are really nice. But the GT headcovers are a real step up in quality compared to the TSi and TSR headcovers. Much better build quality and feel almost like premium 3rd party headcovers.

[@UnRaT3Dx]

When will the hybrids be available? And will they be GT? I ask because hasn’t titleist released hybrids that didn’t look the same as the driver and woods a couple times in the past?

[@DanHendriksenGolf]

They generally come out a little later, maybe towards the end of the year 👍

[@UnRaT3Dx]

@@DanHendriksenGolf do you think they will be GT? Or is there a chance that they could be something else? Remember that 816-818 line like 6-7 years ago? Am I correct that those didn’t match the newest released drivers/woods from titleist and they looked different and weren’t really the same “family” as the driver/woods? Is it confirmed anywhere that the hybrids will be GT?

[@richardblayney1878]

If I could afford it, I'd go for a fitting tomorrow 😢

[@edanzore]

Aerodynamics, hahaha cone on dan

[@guywhittern2800]

People keep paying the stupid prices. Until that stops, the prices will keep going up. It’s in our hands everyone!!

[@Cabin20]

The prices have become MAD

[@nicmansfield5769]

I’d love to upgrade my ever reliable 915 D2. But £600? Maybe not

[@kurtrankin]

As for clubs having become too expensive: The old clubs are probably still good enough to get around in 90 shots or less. So new clubs' prices don't carry weight as a demonstration of golf's exclusivity in my opinion. And there's always the used market for those searching for their first set. Three solid years of inflation - and counting - has certainly not left the price of luxury goods & experiences untouched. The blame for its impacts do not lie at the golf industry's feet, however. #Perspective PS, Will not be going for a fitting with Titleist. I was loyal to them when they were loyal to you - and I'm not kidding. Other than supporting brands that support DHG Media - and doing so exclusively for that reason - I am agnostic on the topic of brand loyalty.

[@DanHendriksenGolf]

Miss you Kurt, we need a meet up again soon mate 🥃

[@kurtrankin]

​@@DanHendriksenGolf The feeling is mutual, Dan. I'd've signed up to earn my own set of Rosé Arms in France with you gents in October if I hadn't been given a quite exciting opportunity that will take up my entire Autumn this year: Professor Rankin, Duquesne University Business Statistics

[@DavidJones-ko8gp]

What a strange decision to move to plastic when we're all told to cut back on it's use! I assume this polymer is plastic? Maybe I'm wrong

[@erniewinn4896]

I demo the Titleist GT, and was very disappointed.

[@deanmackogolf8023]

These absorbent prices from the big brands are simply going to push me further towards brands like pxg.

[@Maruman_man]

Absorb the price then 😂

[@roberttaylor1801]

Can't deny it I have never been a Titleist Golf Club fan, sure I have owned a couple of drivers and a set of irons but in my opinion other manufactures are better. However this review of the GT driver does tick some of the boxes I like, the sound being the obvious one, technology being the other. The price is just plain stupid. Close to £600 for a driver is obscene. The £300+ for fairway woods again is just too expensive. If the prices were keener maybe more players thinking of a new driver this year would consider Titleist rather than just dismissing it like when PXG came into golf with their untried untested by the masses driver which was £1000. Great, informative review Dan

[@kevthepongo]

Agree 💯 Prices right now are a sick joke. Fuelled by the flood of golf "influencers".

[@edanzore]

You can get a pxg gen 6 for 400 dollars

[@dennis82468]

These companies priced me out of the new market sometime ago. I normally stay 1 to 2 models older than new

[@ZachKirby-q3z]

I can understand the market being unhappy with the prices, but I don’t agree with it making the game less inclusive. Companies make new product every (other) year. This leaves more and more and more on the used/older-model market. Every year those prices go down.. and like the overwhelming consensus is, the new stuff is only fractionally better. OK, so you can’t get the newest model cuz it’s too expensive? Get a 3 year old model and get 99% performance for 40-60% of the cost🤙🏻

[@thevisionaryelitist]

100% too expensive for me. By default I now only ever consider prior generation stuff or good used market if fancying a change. Working in the industry and being surrounded by Club golfers, that is the norm rather than the exception. I don’t whine about however and accept any improvements are so minor as to not be noticeable on the course during a round.

[@kevmoore2148]

Ooooo shiny

[@ignorance123]

It's the price of fairway woods that's so disheartening. A driver is an easier club to justify as you use it more but fairway woods are more situational. I think the fairway woods are a bigger story in the GT lineup and wouldn't mind seeing a comparison video versus other models out there.

[@paulaskey1508]

At those prices,,,, no chance.

[@Clyde__Frog]

I think the headcover looks cheap, like costco or something.

[@eamo30]

price gouging by the executives from all brands, i find it better to get fit this season save my spec and get the clubs next season, especially when they are standard shafts, etc..saving euros. To get a full set of premium china made clubs now is 5k..crazy .. these prices ain't growing the game.

[@markjackson8023]

I don't think the price makes a difference's at all if you need a new driver every year you pay the price end off, or you wait a year get the same club for half price and a wonder how that has effected ones handicap????

[@DavidAllen-ci7gi]

Shouldn’t the GT4 have been called the GT3 RS? More power, absolutely no forgiveness. Likely to kill you if you make the slightest mistake…

[@DanHendriksenGolf]

😂

[@edanzore]

Every driver company moves weight around. What is total weight of these heads compared to other companies?

[@davidleigh2573]

.Nice clubs but rediculous prices. Elitism at it's best.

[@kevthepongo]

I'm boring myself now, Dan because I've been bleating about the crazy prices of both equipment and green fees for the last two years. Fine, put prices up but please R&A don't take the pi$$ out of us with the #growthegame nonsense. We're heading back to the bad old days of golf being a rich man's domain.

[@Warren.B-wb7xs]

Nope … it’s the same driver just looks different and at a higher price tag. I’ve hit them, zero difference to amateurs!

[@2222skinny]

Way to much money for the average person it’s getting rediculous

[@Tubezilla]

Aren't you sponsored by Titleist?

[@DanHendriksenGolf]

No, finished at the end of last year sadly

[@NetoperekMordulec]

Much of muchness!!

[@michaelbledsoe1060]

Sounds like Titleist is still trying to sneak polymer into their clubs. They tried it a few years ago on their irons, that you reviewed, and many users thought the polymer looked cheap and did not hold up well. The next generation irons made no mention of polymers. Will pass on this new generation driver due to the cost and that my TSi 1 still gets it done. Thanks Dan. Cheers from Texas🤠🏌️⛳