THE ULTIMATE DRIVER BATTLE - Titleist TS3 vs Taylormade M3 vs Ping G400 vs Mizuno ST180

[@J55TTC]

Dont be concerned about overthinking things, love your passion for all things golf and you're clearly loving every minute! Slowly making my way through all your vids, big thumbs up!

[@riagnol]

Looking to buy a new driver this winter so this is exactly the video I want to see.

[@banditbaker1675]

as ever James a great vid, I'm confined to barracks for a few months following a Heart attack so I'm looking forward to your vids to keep my spirits up

[@glendiskin8505]

Hi James, fantastic videos please keep them coming and I really appreciate the time you put into making these videos for golfers of all abilities to enjoy. I have bought the TS2 driver and it replaced the Callaway Epic. It is longer than the Epic and certainly more forgiving and I enjoy smashing it. Another 2 drivers you could consider testing with this group is the Srixon Z 785 and also the Cobra F8 or F8+. Cheers from Australia.

[@wadewade6508]

Surely by now with the legal limits drivers must be all on the same level by now. Think it really boils down to what you like the look of and feel of the club.

[@zacharymilos392]

Great vid James. Looking forward to seeing you test more stuff in 2019.

[@aw7425]

That was an enjoyable video James. Tough choice about what to put in the bag. Titlest dispersion seems pretty good.

[@markturriff994]

Just collecting my new fitted TS3 AND G400 Max this afternoon- can’t wait!

[@paulmetzger4165]

That video was a lot of fun. I believe all the top tier brands make great stuff that all performs pretty much the same. It’s all about the sound and the way it suits your eye. Does it build you with confidence? Make sure you get fitted everyone! Makes all the difference in the world!

[@tommiethatcher7265]

Thank you so much for filming this video James it was really enjoyable,I’m hoping you get to review the Callaway driver and I hope you get to review the new Mizuno driver soon. I would find it difficult to choose between the M3 and the TS3 I’m loving my Callaway epic and I got fitted for a shorter shaft for it and the difference is unbelievable,finding the centre of the face more consistently and finding more and more fairways

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Cheers TT! Enjoy your Epic mate!

[@tommiethatcher7265]

James Robinson Golf thank you mate,absolutely loving the epic never driven the ball so well

[@hypegaming625]

Great video! I played the Rogue at the beginning of the season and could not find the fairway. Purchased the M3 and its absolutely awesome. Hitting lots of fairways and extremely long.

[@stevepickard4957]

Had fitting between TS2/TS3/Ping Max and Calloway Rogue today. all good drivers but the TS3 was awesome. Low spin, good launch and carried 15 yards further than the others. Interested to see if results are the same tomorrow when I have to decide.

[@stevepickard4957]

Decision made, no brainer really TS3 9.5 degrees, stiff. Turned 60 last month and 250 yard average carry,:) can;t wait for 2019 season

[@paulbown3960]

Always love your videos James! TS3 in my bag finally managed to find something to replace my old 910D2

[@sohosterable]

I'm playing the 910D2 right now. Not bad but I think it spins a lot and I lost a lot of distance against the wind. How is the TS3 spinning? I want lower spin. Thanks.

[@riagnol]

The one I would add to test is the Wilson Staff C300.

[@huntercookzero]

I'm using the M3 and absolutely love it!!! I love the distance it gives me. I obviously don't have a perfect swing and it's been pretty forgiving. I love your videos by the way!! Let's do and let's do it now!!!!

[@mattdixon7992]

I’m using the ST180 and love it

[@akerno]

Can I ask does the adjustable screw come loose on yours much ? I just bought one and after 20 shots I’m driving range came loose

[@timgreeson3473]

Great review comparison! Purchased the TS3, but still gaming 16’ M2 because I know the club and I know it’s miss. Loving the TS3 & very confident it will be the only driver in my bag soon!

[@robertsymes6421]

Set at 9.5 degrees and have just fitted a project x even flow shaft, what a difference in length and dispersion Keep up the great reviews

[@simonlegg8940]

Enjoyed that one thanks James, think you proved that to get the best results you have to be fitted well

[@richardsdiaz1]

James! Keep trying both drivers! It was so close for me between the M3 and TS3 I keep wanting to go back and try the M3 again! lol! I wish I could game them both for a while to really know for sure but my wife would kill me! You on the other hand can do exactly that! Do it ! ! !

[@taylorarmstrong1980]

I game an Adams Golf XTD driver with an Aldila Rogue silver shaft and nothing has come close to taking it out of my bag but I really enjoy the look, feel and sound of the TS3!

[@erichurt9884]

Taylormade hooked me up and replaced my M1 for a M3 and the few rounds I've played with it have been solid. I have a new weights coming for the head to balance it out, not not digging the 4 gram weights. But with that Hammerhead technology to get the ball up flows perfect with my Tour AD BB Shaft.

[@awp7662]

Disappointed you couldn't get the Rogue to try against these. I'm in the market for a new driver at the minute and probably going to go for either Rogue sub zero or TS3. Keep up the good work James👍🏼

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Thanks Alan! Hopefully soon mate!

[@awp7662]

I went for the M3 in the end, awesome club!

[@krabboy22]

I play the Titleist Ts2 and I love it. Best driver I’ve put in my bag. It’s the first driver I got properly fitted for also that makes a big difference!

[@The1blackpool]

Great vlog, I always believe use the club that you hit with confidence rather than one giving inaccurate distance

[@jasondombroski1914]

I just recently went and got fit for a new driver. My swing speed is pretty quick but my spin is high. Out of all of the new drivers, the TS3 kept my spin rate lower than all the others and I gained quite a bit of distance. The Srixon was the worst. All of the others were pretty much the same as far as the spin rate and distance. I love everything about the TS3.

[@terrymansbridge8357]

Great video, I am getting fitted for my new driver on Friday. I only had eyes for the M3, I may have to swing the TS3 now. It is a shame Callaway are not playing ball as I would of liked to of seen the Rogue SZ in this video.

[@marklogan646]

👍🏻 Well done again James!

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Thanks Mark! :)

[@rogeliomendez9135]

Drove my first green with TS3, measured 315. Firsts time since playing in 2004. Missed eagle putt from 30 ft. TS 3 is a beast for me

[@glennp81]

James keep doing what you're doing, by far the best reviews at mo. Im $650aus down because of your TS reviews I didn't think anything would knock the g400 max out but the Ts2 easily beats it.

[@danielc114]

Another nice one James. It’s funny though as even with all the facts and figures put in front of us, well we still have a personal preference don’t we. Amazing how many times this personal preference end up in the bag. That “like” of the club normally gives confidence and means better golf. 4 drivers there you could play there but have a feeling the M3 will end up back in there no matter what the figures say or how close to the green you end up 😁

[@muffin0079]

I hate winter. Bloody snowed mid round yesterday. What is that all about it’s only October

[@levischultz3555]

Really good vid!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!

[@nicholasblair460]

Good stuff James! Just goes to prove that on course testing and dry ball data are very different indeed and it mainly comes down to strike on the day. I think they are all more than gameable for the normal golfer and it just comes down to looks and feel. The TS3 did seem to pip the other three though in my opinion.

[@roddunderwood9553]

I’m using the M3 460 driver with a hzrdus black shaft and absolutely love it

[@NapoleonDynamites]

Had this video saved to watch later, I'm happy I did. Great test, I would say the ping was the worst out of all of them, off the fairway twice and not super long when it did find the fairway. The Mizuno and Titleist were best performing, although the Titleist was good it has to be said that the Mizuno hit three fairways out of 4 and actually won that first drive, Definitely well wort a look!

[@SayDeus]

Man i love how much fun you have whilst testing...i'd love to play a round with you!?

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Thanks mate! Maybe one day!

[@jlou53]

I got fitted for all of these driver plus the Rogue. I ended up getting matched with the Ping G400 and I love it. The worse club I hit was the Rogue. I felt like a toy to me, but I know a lot of people like it.

[@paulcurotto3884]

Hi James. All fantastic drivers they are so big they look like Doctor Martins welded to a stick ! But all very forgiving clubs even on the bad strikes.

[@simonhobbs9097]

Great video James, would have been good to have the distances in yards of each shot; and then summarised back in your warm office; appreciate you were in a rush and it was getting dark. Maybe next time ?

[@wayneswisher8222]

James great video as always but you forgot a driver that is as good but maybe longer than all those you chose. Wilson Staff C 300 Driver. Great long and very consistent. You should add to your tests. Thanks again

[@gratickner]

Given that you seem to be inconsistent with regard to strike, wouldn’t the best driver on each hole be determined purely by which driver you hit the best?

[@dannyjovic5905]

Game the TS, James. I’ve been searching for a driver for years. Constantly buying and selling them. Always looking for the next best thing. Finally found it - TS2. It’s amazing.

[@dwaynema]

I am in the market for a new driver so this video was fantastic.

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

😊

[@adamfrance9372]

I like the boxing glove head covers, can't see your issue with them.😂😂😂 great video as per 😀

[@SteveMorrisTCS]

Went for a driver fitting last week. Wanted either the M4 or Rogue ended up with G400 max, really suited my swing and speed. In the end tried several drivers with different shafts but the G400 performed the best. What I am saying is don't just say this or that is best without trying all and get fitted for you.

[@finnmartin5349]

What about the cobra F8 driver

[@ScottDreyfus]

Rogue sz has been a beast. I'm very interested in the new Srixon gear.

[@alanwaterworth6464]

TS3 has if for me there, it stayed pretty straight on mishits, only going slightly off on the first , and was longer when you middled it. Distance is great but consistency with distance is best.

[@G00NERJ80]

Just got fitted for ts3 felt really good to me.. I also tested cobra f9 which I almost bought and the Callaway epic flash but for me ts3 was the one!

[@tyeeggleston6159]

Another great video James, Just out of curiosity, is golf really popular over there, seems like everytime you are on the course there is no one else around that I can see. I think all those drivers performed well, heck id buy the Mizuno just because of the cool blue color. It looks like you need an assistant to help out with camera stuff and putting on driver head covers.....

[@alanwaterworth6464]

I reckon when James goes out, everyone else is in the pub ;)

[@watchesoutwalking687]

James i really wanna see the difference between the Cobra F9 speedback and the Ts3 before i upgrade! I know that cant be until January, but lets get it done!!!

[@geordietoonforlife.1155]

Definitely a good video to watch James, doesn’t matter which driver done what on each hole it’s all down to the pilot as you would say, and because we are human that’s what happens some great drives and some not as good that’s golf, I think you’ll stick with your M3 as you’ve got history with it but the Titleist TS3 is giving you a little problem, good time to decide during the I hate hate hate the winter let’s hope it’s a mild one and we can get some golf in without everybody looking like ninjas. Going now so let’s do it now✋

[@ewanramage6575]

I've just bought a new driver, cobra f8. Tested the ping g400 max and the taylormade m3. It all came down to accuracy for me and the cobra was miles ahead. Horses for courses

[@MrTkeddo]

The new Srixon and the Cobra Speedback are making waves

[@myopenmind527]

I recently bought a Callaway subzero. Slightly more forgiving than the Mizuno st180. There’s a black Mizuno 190ST due in January 2019.

[@tonywestwell]

If you can test these and get a feel for them it would be hard choice to make. All individual really. Good test though James as it’s on the course where it matters.

[@AMaiorca]

would love to see a putting video. setup grip and the approach you take.

[@cwugrad396]

Like the sound of the Titleist TS drivers

[@robertbrowne641]

Really good video again James, a true test is on the course. I recently went from Taylor made rocketbalz (first one) to the ts3. Used it for last 3 rounds. 36 points , 39 points and 38 points today in freezing conditions. Haven’t really got used to it and hit some bad shots with it however hitting way more fairways especially with the poor shots. So overall haven’t noticed any distance improvements at all but the dispersion is keeping my scoring going.

[@commane21]

Same. Got the RBZ Tour head, and when I nut it, I'm 10 - 12 yards further than the TS2 when I nut that. But more consistency with the TS2. Hard to fork out $500 for a driver that's not as far.

[@peterlund6495]

Just bought a 440 10degree M3 So I am just getting used to it on the course, it's been tough because of the high winds but I get lovely boring flight.

[@michaelnowak3570]

Im looking for your reviews of the Srixon 565 and can not find it.

[@juanhunglow2220]

Make you right James, just got fitted last week for my Ping G400 which has replaced my Mizuno. Love both but the Ping is longer

[@richardsdiaz1]

I game the TS3 and I love it. It took a little while to fully adjust to it. To be fair it's not in small part because I'm going through a swing change with my new coach right now. That said, I've largely got it sorted out now and have found it to be spectacular club. I can really shape shots with and it is looooong! Also, I find it to be just as forgiving as my old 917 D2 and quite a bit longer, especially on mishits!

[@richardsdiaz1]

I should note that I really, really like the M3 as well. I just found the TS3 suited me better, especially on my type of misses, which tend to be toward the toe.

[@jacobwiebe3745]

Great video James. At the end of the day, you need to get fitted for the club that fits you best and stick with that one. Those are all good drivers, because of variables in swing, consistency is the most important factor in picking a driver.

[@locobenno9435]

I wasn't in the market for a new driver until I visited a driving range a couple of weeks ago on holiday, trying to get some balls hit during a rained out afternoon, and they had a Mizuno promotion on: Buy the GT180 and get a free 3-wood. Well, I had give it a whirl then didn't I....and it felt pretty amazing apart from looking stunning behind the ball. Couldn't pass up the offer but they didn't offer the shaft I use, so there could be some rework getting my shafts put in, so the 913D3 isn't in jeopardy of losing prime position in the bag yet....the new bats arrive Wednesday so will head straight to the range and see how they perform. Never would have picked myself to choose a Mizuno...

[@antfieldhouse6209]

What about cobra? They produce great drivers as well as other equipment.

[@iangethen6656]

Hi ive been using the ping driver. Best I've ever had .especially on dispersion

[@philobanks]

I got the rogue in July and I love it

[@jxrd9815]

Really enjoyed this video, ive been watching a lot of wedge videos i seen that bombtech realised a 72degree wedge be keen to see you do a review james?

[@philipoftorquay]

Good to see 'Real World Testing' on course as opposed to 'Driving Range' and 'Indoor Testing'.

[@robertsymes6421]

Another fantastic real life on the course test James. Did you have the same shaft in each of the drivers? I have a G400LST

[@johnhemond9412]

Looks like the Titleist is the one for me. I use the Titleist drivers, starting from 913, 915 & 917.

[@anderman1970]

I play the M4 and personally think twist face isn't what it's cracked up to be, hit a good few drive out to the right and in trouble which would have normally drew over to the left with a normal roll and bulge driver. The ts range seem to have really put the cat amongst the pigeons.

[@michaelmiddleton4184]

I'm using an old spalding Black Hawk custom,,2002 If I remember right. Looking for a new one soon and cost will be the first thing I consider.. Drivers have gotten crazy expensive. I must say I'm waiting until after Tour Edge releases the new EXS Nov 1st.

[@rodneygreenwell7620]

Good comparison except I'm surprised you chose the 400 Max and not the low spin version 400 LST.

[@grahamwatkins3604]

Curious as to why you chose the g400 max vs 3 low spin drivers and not the ping g400 LST

[@karlstorr9817]

I play cobra f6+ mistake on my part not getting fitted for driver however it is impressive for the price

[@brianmacbeth1315]

You are missing the new Srixon Z785 driver

[@scotto6120]

I play the Ping G400 max. Finding it very forgiving and delivers on distance.

[@eman8089]

Great vid! How bout the Cobra driver!?

[@andrewkistell4446]

Maybe the Old Tom driver you reviewed last week would be my choice

[@billkendall9110]

I have the G400 but not the Max. I was fitted and I would have thought the Max (I'm an 18 HCP) would have been what i was fitted for but they said i had the same ball flight data from the 440 head and that it might give me a few extra yards since it is smaller and a little lighter.

[@paulbamford2745]

Great vid James how about saying how much they cost as that matters to me

[@KingSadim]

No Callaway Rogue, was it from 2017? I've owned all three G400 models and the LST version is definitely the longest for me. Re the claims of manufacturers, I ignore it all because the right shaft is always more important for me. The low spin versions like the G400 LST which I have now is real, definitely less spin than the G400 and G400 Max.

[@gordonmcgregor9489]

Interesting stuff. Looks like u basically proved that there is very little between all of them. Given how little technology is moving now and the cost of drivers I think u would be crazy not to buy the previous model from the top manufacturers. Would be interested in that comparison.....

[@thisjustanother]

was the word god said at 16:35 really censored? was that james editing or youtubes doing?

[@srenjensen3272]

What about the GT 180?. How would you compare that to M3

[@TheAidanPlace]

Playing the G400 max and loving the forgiveness, over the previous M2. The operator makes the biggest difference tho

[@bryanbuckley5459]

Great volgs I'm TS all day I have the 917 but I'm going to get get fit for the TS

[@ultimatejay]

I just put the TS2 in my bag- awesome driver. Teitelist did it right with the TS2 and TS3. I hit the TS2 much better for my swing.

[@terrybrett6164]

Mizuno won that the only bad shot with the mizuno was a shocking swing buy you. With a good custom fit you could play any off these drivers.

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

By me? Lol

[@andrewbentley2593]

I have the Ping G400 Max. Love the forgiveness!

[@Dr80ew]

Cobra, PXG, Cleveland?

[@alanjordan6198]

We're all of these drivers fitted for you? I guess the Ping & Titleist but the other 2? If so, dispersion is a bit concerning. Best one for me - Titleist!

[@harvey785]

Cobra F8 driver would be interesting to see..

[@agustinfeliciano9715]

Mizuno is the only one playing at 45" in total lenght, thats the winner. Correct?

[@jimmyschmidt738]

Hi there, Like your videos a lot 👍 Could you give an advice. You have played all the new drivers. Which one would you recommend for an senior High handicapper with a very slow swing. I am thinking about the Roque, TS2, G400 Max, M4 or maybee you have an quit other one ?????

[@terrybarriss228]

Great video as always James - you have become my favorite KZbinr and I'm spreading the word in forums. I posted a link of your second Ping factory tour on My Golf Spy and people really enjoyed it! Thanks for the effort and the thoughts - even if you do "over think" :)

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

That’s fantastic Terry! Really appreciate that level of support mate! :)

[@peterelliott2914]

Not a bad one out there = get the driver that's matchy with the rest of your clubs. The only reason I got an M3 is to go with the M1 irons and M4 3 wood.