Titleist TS3 Driver Review
With golf courses becoming longer every year, maximizing distance and consistency off the tee is vital to shooting lower scores. Having a properly fitted, technologically advanced driver can be the difference between short and crooked and long and straight. If you’re looking for better, more consistent results off the tee and cost is not an issue, the Titleist TS3 is sure to deliver the results you’re looking for!
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The Titleist TS3 Driver has been on the market less than two months and is already receiving rave reviews. By Titleist’s own admission, the previous models of the 917 driver lagged behind their competitors in both clubhead speed and ball speed.
In an effort to level up to the competition, Titleist engineers embarked on a two-year mission to research and perfect their driver design. The result is the TS (Titleist Speed) 3 driver. With numerous design and technological improvements, the TS3 produces longer, more consistent tee shots for golfers of all levels. The Titleist TS3 Driver is perfect for players looking for greater distance and accuracy when on the tee.
Key Features
- The SureFit adjustable sole weight not only gives players the option of different weights, but also to put more or less weight in either the heel or toe based on their preference.
- The thinnest crown on the market has allowed weight to be distributed elsewhere in the clubhead to optimize aerodynamics for faster clubhead speed.
- The face is the thinnest face Titleist has ever made at only 0.35mm which results in increased ball speed and distance.
Titleist TS3 Driver Detailed Review
Design and Technology
The Titleist TS3 driver may be the most technically sound driver that Titleist has ever made. This driver is perfect for the player looking for both increased speed and distance. With a slightly shorter and taller head compared to the previous 917 D3, the TS3 has an an increased length and lower spinning profile for penetrating shots off the tee.
At just 0.35mm, the face on the TS3 is razor-thin. With such a thin face, the TS3 head design has moved six grams of weight out of the face to elsewhere in the clubhead, not only making the face hotter, but increasing clubhead speed through improved aerodynamics.
The most prominent change in head design is a more pronounced camber from the face to the top of the crown and a sharp drop off moving from the crown to the back of the club. Coupled with the crown being 20% thinner, this design allows air to be held closer to the clubhead during the swing resulting in faster clubhead speed.
The SureFit adjustable weights in the TS3 allow players a multitude of options when dialing in their ideal launch conditions. Unlike other drivers on the market, the Surefit weights also allow players to increase weight in either the head or the toe to help alleviate hooks and slices.
With golf courses becoming longer every year, maximizing distance and consistency off the tee is vital to shooting lower scores. Having a properly fitted, technologically advanced driver can be the difference between short and crooked and long and straight. If you’re looking for better, more consistent results off the tee and cost is not an issue, the Titleist TS3 is sure to deliver the results you’re looking for!
- A club head design that helps to increase clubhead speed by up to 20%
- The thinnest face that Titleist has ever made design purely for ball speed
- SureFit adjustable weights allow players to customize the club for their optimal launch conditions
- The Titleist TS3 is more expensive than comparable drivers on the market
- Extra length in the shaft may lead to less control and accuracy for some players
- Some players may prefer less options and customizability and may want to try the Titleist TS2 Driver
Specs
The Titleist TS3 comes in both right-handed and left-handed configurations, with loft options of 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5 degrees of loft and a lie angle of 58.5 degrees. The stock shaft options are the Kurokage Black Dual Core 50, Tensei AV Blue Series 55, HZRDUS Smoke Black 60, and the Even Flow T1100 White 65 all in 45.5 inches in length. The SureFit adjustable weights come in options of standard, +6, +4, +2, -2, and -4 grams.
Conclusion
The Titleist TS3 is perfect for any player looking for added length and more consistency off the tee. With a head design that is 20% more streamlined than the previous model, the thinnest crown on the market and an ultra-thin face, the TS3 combines the very best in modern technology and design with a classic look that is sure to optimize performance for players of all levels.
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How Does the Titleist TS3 Driver Compare?
Titleist TS2 Driver
The Titleist TS2 Driver was released in September of 2018, and is sure to be one of the hottest drivers for 2019. The Titleist TS2 is designed to replace the previous 917 D2 Driver, and it is sufficing to say that the TS2 driver is by far one of the most technologically sound drivers Titleist has produced in years. With innovative design features including an ultra-thin face, a thin crown, a lower center of gravity, and SureFit weighting technology, the TS2 sets itself apart from other drivers currently on the market. The Titleist TS2 driver is perfect for the player who is looking for higher launch, reduced spin, and more distance off the tee. So, if you are a mid- to low-handicap golfers looking to take your golf game to the next level, then the Titleist TS2 is the driver for you.
Ping G400 Driver
The Ping G400 Driver is one of the hottest drivers of 2018, and there are many reasons why. The Ping G400 Driver provides players great distance with exceptional forgiveness. Having received the Gold rating on Golf Digest’s 2018 Hot List, the Ping G400 boasts several technological and design improvements from last year’s Ping G model. The G400 has been proven to provide increased forgiveness and accuracy for golfers from the PGA Tour down to rank beginners. If more fairways and forgiveness are what you’re looking for, then the Ping G400 is the driver for you.
TaylorMade M3 Driver
The TaylorMade M3 Driver is one of most technologically advanced drivers ever produced and is engineered to expand the sweet spot, maximizing forgiveness, and allowing for personalized adjustment of the ball flight. It is meant to replace TaylorMade’s M1 Driver and builds on the innovations and technology that made that driver a success. See our TaylorMade M1 Driver review here to learn more. The TaylorMade M3 signature feature is its innovative new Twist Face design that uses a novel corrective curvature on the face of the club to add forgiveness and help drives go straighter. A Hammerhead slot further adds to the forgiveness while also increasing ball speed to help extend drives further down the fairway. Lastly, a new Y-Track movable weight system allows adjustments to optimize ball flight. These all combine to help get the most out of drives, making them straighter and longer than before. The TaylorMade M3 Driver is truly an amazing club that is perfect for the low to mid handicap golfer looking to improve their performance on the course.
Specification: Titleist TS3 Driver Review
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