DOES THIS MID HANDICAP GOLFER NEED TO UPGRADE HIS DRIVER IN 2021?!

[@jeffmark6157]

A year later and this video is still relevant. Mark's numbers would probably be much better (launch/spin) if he used a 9 degree driver IMO. I thought one of his shots launched at 22 degrees! His swing looks really grooved and I would love to have his consistency with either driver. I always enjoy your videos James. Like a fine wine, they improve with age! 😀

[@brucehubbell3526]

Love when you bring mid & high handicap players in to test clubs. There swing speeds and not fast and they do not have a perfect swings. This tells more about a club than pro swings with 120+ swing speeds and are able to adjust there swing to work with any club making any club look like the greatest club on the market when it really isn't good for the average golfer. 2 thumbs up!

[@edkedge68]

Swing is looking lovely & smooth Mark. Remember that for the next month!

[@tommiethatcher7265]

I always enjoy watching Mark testing clubs and listening to his honest review, and boy he was hitting it well 👏👏

[@kennethrhodes9796]

As always, enjoyed the video. Just ordered the TSi3...playing a TS3...prefer the smaller head...great feel and picked up about 8 yds of carry.

[@darrenbell7985]

Same here gone from ts3 to tsi3 only gained 5 / 6 yds carry but dispersion, sound and looks are better on the new model so a no brainer for me

[@markzacc]

Mark hits both of these very straight! I have both the TSi2 and a TSi3 drivers. TSi3 is not easy to hit. Do love the TSi3 3 wood though - James was right about that one. Also have the TSi2 5 wood - also great. Don't wait several months for the hybrid, get the fairway woods.

[@paulmcguire6397]

Spot on James used to have the Cobra m speed offset driver years ago and was very loud used to get wound up a lot by my golf buddies lol

[@lukelongley7225]

It would be good to see what difference a fitting for the TSI driver would make!

[@nicknick6788]

I agree. Show us the stats for Mark with off-the-shelf clubs compared to custom-fit. How much does small tweaks in shaft length, stiffness, loft & lie really make? My guess is that properly fitting an old club would make more difference than upgrading to the latest head

[@robert_t_golf]

I have been thinking about getting the Tsi2 or 3, thanks for the vid

[@darrenbell7985]

In my opinion I have never played a more reliable and accurate driver than the ts3 with the tensei blue shaft until the new tsi3 Came out. For me the stand out driver this year is the tsi range from Titleist

[@suziecorreia7064]

Always a productive video per usual. Being said, Mark could benefit more from some lessons than purchasing a new driver. It's pretty obvious from this golf pro that Mark hangs back on his back side, w/little to no back knee flex and a very flat rear foot. He never fully transfers his weight to his front side during his swing transition, as evident from his flat front foot and lack of hip movement to his front side. Almost as if he's swinging flat footed. Don't know if Mark has some physical limitations in his lower body, but he is only using his upper body to generate any power. He seems to have the potential to generate even more power w/some instruction. Assuming James is a PGA Pro, he should be able to help Mark correct those issues. The benefit would far exceed any new driver & subsequent fitting. Correct the swing before you get fitted for a new driver.

[@japice1]

Good Video. But if you want to see the difference in these drivers you need to use a high handicap senior golfer 70 Years+ . Then you will make the video great and really sell or not sell the Titleist drivers.

[@leijiang8944]

If he can delay the release a little bit, it will knock down the launch angle by 2 degree and reduce the back spin by 500 rpm easily. Better than any new driver can bring to the table.

[@gregidour7315]

Hi James, I did indeed jump on a discounted TS3 a few months back. Love it ....but ....about a month after that the Ping G410 was also out on discount. Would probably have gone for that. The G425 is out in NZ now.

[@billpilling5725]

The notifications are back working! Awesome

[@Gmaden93]

Went for a fitting the other week and hit my Nike Sasquatch 06 further than the Cobra SZ, Pingg410 and Mavric, I was quite shocked as was hoping for a 10 yard gain over 14 years

[@wadewade6508]

Is the nike driver conforming? I used to have one and yes they do hit the ball further

[@Gmaden93]

@@wadewade6508 yes OG Sasquatch 460, not the sumo they released a few years later

[@Inagmtsom]

I just got a ts3 and it is a awesome piece of kit

[@andy221167]

Makes no difference in distance,performance.People who change clubs often are always searching for answers in their bad play when really they are wasting money

[@mexicanongames5275]

Absolutely, i started playing 2 years ago and currently a 5 index. Bought my clubs second hand, ping g irons with regular shafts when i should be using extra stiff and second hand ping woods and second hand callaway driver. My dad’s been playing for 20 years, has new taylormade irons, new titleist woods and drivers, new cleveland wedges, new scotty cameron putter. Always tell him, go get lessons instead of new clubs, but he doesnt listen and keeps a 20 index.

[@jpbernie72]

James you have to get Al back regarding his jokes about your being vertically challenged. I think we should punch him right in the “Gut.“ Because he sure does have one. You can’t miss that target. Let’s do it, and let’s do it now!

[@alexetchesgolf]

HAHA

[@HarryBase63]

I think the real question is, did you grow yet? 🤣🤣.

[@jon-michaelsherman5676]

Let’s grow, and let’s grow now. 😂😂

[@charlesthronesbery5601]

Does anyone else ever notice Marks late heel lift? Balls halfway there and heel comes up but in practice swing it comes up when it should. So begs the question do you really need to kid your back heel or has he formed his fallow through to not lifting his heel and only does it in practice because “your supposed to”? 🤔

[@justinstephenson9360]

I always think that Mid HC Mark's swing looks a bit stiff - maybe needs to work on back and hip flexibility. His spin has always been too high as was the launch angle on this test. I think he needs the 9 degree head and a properly fitted shaft

[@tonyk2860]

James, in your experience would a less stiff shaft work better in cold weather? Similar to the idea a softer ball plays longer in the cold.

[@any1younger]

It would have been helpful to have seen how Mark would do with the different shafts that are on offer.

[@any1younger]

Mark looked more comfortable and confident with the tsi and it sounded better too.....

[@darrenbell7985]

Get a proper fitting Mark and optimise your numbers but don't rule out the tsi3 which is also a superb easy to hit driver which has looks to die for

[@markgibbons8951]

Thanks for this, now do I trade up from my TS2..............

[@lookkool]

Spoiler Alert: Mark swings a bit faster with the TSi2, then manages to hook a 254 yard drive 33 yards left of the target to boost his 230 yard average...the outlier is kept to make it look like the better club is the new one. I bet if Mark was fitted and hit the most forgiving driver model of each brand they would all be within 5-7 yards. No offence to Mark, but he is never going to find huge gains on any club.

[@ottom333]

Hi James do you have your indoor setup detailed anywhere? cheers

[@nathanmills1171]

What his handicap when you say mid. I’m a 6 hcp and looking at getting the ts2

[@brianellis5146]

What is Marks game driver? It would be interesting to see him hit his standard game diver in tests like these to quantify how he is swinging on the day. Also gives a base line for spin and dispersion.

[@markspriggs1962]

Ping G410 Plus, 9 degree with 55g stiff shaft, 3/4 inch shorter than normal. Only hit that 220 in the studio as well, just struggle to hit drives indoors. Got 325 yds with it on Monday!!!

[@noodlesfam]

@@markspriggs1962 - Do you recall what shaft/flex you used for this test with both TS2 and TSI2? BTW - I love your smooth swing. I take fairway over distance any day.:) Thanks!

[@stormsgolfny3267]

Wouldn't he gain 15 or more yards just by adjusting the loft for him? He's launching 16 plus degrees with 3800 to 4000 plus RPM, insane for a driver!

[@neiltaylor1765]

I gained 15 yards on adverage swapping from TS2 to TSi2 .....

[@kevinwood1722]

Buy the older one and save money so you can afford another club. I love golf equipment but it has gotten ridiculously expensive

[@stevewest7260]

Hey James didn't know you were so short. You need a PGX driver.

[@stevewest7260]

Any one doesn't get this comment, watch Alex Etches review of the driver.

[@BennytheMenace]

@@stevewest7260 not sure anyone would get this comment as they won't know what PGX is?

[@jamiepreacher4978]

Think he needs to work on his driver swing and delivery. He was striping his 4 iron 200 yards yet the driver is about 220 yards.

[@robh316]

I just can't believe Titleist have priced the tsi2 and tsi3 the same price £499 way too steep

[@tinusnel5442]

Is there a particular reason Mark swung the TSI faster than the TS? 2,5mph is a lot, but smash was the same...

[@YoYoZamolo]

If mark dropped 1000rpm he’d be hitting like 3 clubs less into the greens

[@kevochanner8859]

Why not try the TSI3 as well as it may feel even better.

[@alexetchesgolf]

I LOVE YOU MATE!

[@nigelday001]

He’s not talking to you 🤣🤣🏌️‍♂️⛳️🍻

[@alexetchesgolf]

@Nigel Day thank goodness! 😂😜

[@reidsistrs904]

It doesn't matter you'll edit the video to suit anyway

[@adrianscott6005]

I get bored with this type of thing. I’d rather see a mid handicapper comparing the top 4/5 brands to see if there is a definite difference

[@adriandelahay8726]

Is it worth £150 more than cobra sz , I shouldn't think so

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Hard to disagree buddy

[@jayleonard871]

Would like to know what happens if Mark hits the tsi3 with its improved moi.

[@jackvliet]

Noice video

[@mikewilliams2786]

No

[@peterflannigan1090]

As much as I’d love to watch this video I just can’t stand any with mark in them..... tried on mute with subtitles but scraped that idea!

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Shame you feel that way Peter

[@peterflannigan1090]

Personal preference that’s all mate..... seen loads of comments before of people who like him! Still Love the channel though