I don,t think you can go wrong trying this driver, for the price, youll be pleasently surprised and wished you seen or heard about it years. This may be a dumb questions but what are the settings to make it setup the same as the 905r. Shaft brand aldila, graphite design, proprietary, ust flex regular, stifffirm hand left, right loft 8. I have played a variety of drivers in the past few years from cobra, ping and taylor made but always had 2 or 3 drives per round which got me into big trouble. Because i was able to hit it consistently, i ordered a preowned model with the specs i am now.
Its a frequently asked question and one that will vary from person to person and depend on a number of factors that could get very technical and indepth. The 905s was the direct replacement to the player preferred deep. Titleist s new driver on usga conforming list golf digest. Stay posted on the latest product launches, tour news, exclusive team titleist opportunities and connect with product experts. But how much more forgiveness has the 905r got compared to the t.
I used to play off 4, but my handicap has crept up to 10 much of it due to poor driving. As the driver search continues i have narrowed it down to 905s. The 905rs 460cc head is 15% larger and offers 10% higher moment. For players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed launch angle, spin and forgiveness. Golfers coming from any other driver would do well to give the 905r a spin, if for no other reason than to see what a pearshaped driver looks like. My short stint with the bridgestone 460 and now the sq tour lasted a month and a half. Titleist s distinctive pearshaped profile, and shallow face set naturally square to address it instils confidence from the first swing. Their next generation of drivers the 907s look a little like the hibore and they went back to 460cc heads. The 460cc head has a larger sweet spot than the other 905 drivers for more forgiveness and faster ball speeds across a. Driver distance secrets what manufacturers wont tell you. The adjustable hosel appears to be similar to previous models and the lofts are 8. Titleist 905r driver with stiff graphite ust proforce v2.
The titleist 915 d2 driver is equipped with a titleists surefit tour hosel that allows for 16 different loft and lie combinations. Titleist pro titanium 905r driver this is a great driver it sits square, has a smallish head compared with many of todays drivers but is forgiving. The drivers surefit cg allows the center of gravity of the club head to be adjusted from heel to toe with interchangeable weights. Take your game off the course with gear that has been designed with insights from dedicated golfers. The titleist 905r and the 917d2 driver clubheads both have to meet the same specifications by the. The titleist 905r driver is built to optimize all aspects of your shot off the tee. At one time, the job was only available via titleist themselves. I was very surprised that it was easy to hit considering it had a smaller head.
Driver distance secrets what manufacturers wont tell you isnt it always on your mind that, maybe, if i pay more, i might get a better produced, more structured, and worthy product. Titleist fujikura speeder stiff grafalloy prolite stiff and regular ttileist graphite design yf6 stiff titleist 4560 stiff and regular titleist 4550 lflex loft options. The 905r stayed in some players bag for an extended period of time. Recently purchased this driver,been using a yonex adx with power pendulem shaft to good effect, have tried other drivers found no reason to change.
Oct 20, 2015 driver distance secrets what manufacturers wont tell you isnt it always on your mind that, maybe, if i pay more, i might get a better produced, more structured, and worthy product. Mar 29, 2006 i sent titleist an email last week asking something to effect of when is titleist going to make a 460cc driver that is square when laid flat at address and then said how i hit 10 or so balls with my 975j straight and long then 30 seconds later hit the demo 905r and the first 3 were low duck hooks until i physically laid it open. I used to drive around 255 yd with 905r but now im hitting at least 10 to 15 yd longer mainly due to lower spin rate. We had a good bit of wind today that was coming from about 1. So a general rule of thumb is, the higher the cor of a club, the greater distance you can expect on your shots. There are a few theories as to why titleist is doing this project, and in such limited quantities at this price point. I had a hard time squaring up the new 460cc drivers and find the 400cc 905t the best combination of reduced mass combined with feel and forgiveness. Went back to the 905r with proforce 75 and have to say it is better than either one of the 909s i bought, plus better feel bore thru shaft stabilizes head. I have hit both the t and the r but have not hit the s. The driver is called the c16, which stands for concept.
Get a great deal on your new or used titleist driver when you trade in your used clubs with one of the best online golf club tradein programs available, right here at. Constructed with an alltitanium alloy and molded into a pearshaped club head, the titleist 905r gives the user a little more confidence in their long distance game. I sent titleist an email last week asking something to effect of when is titleist going to make a 460cc driver that is square when laid flat at address and then said how i hit 10 or so balls with my 975j straight and long then 30 seconds later hit the demo 905r. Those golfers might be better served by a driver from titleist s sister company cobra. I was having trouble with my ping rapture v2 driver so i decided to try my uncles titleist 905t driver. Looking down at address, we felt as if there would be plenty of loft working in our favour. Donal takes a look at the titleist 905r driver while on a golfbidder dawn raid at killeen castle. Titleist is also an extremely strong leader in the golf ball market. Titleist 905r titleist s very first 460cc driver was introduced not long after the 400cc 905s and the 905t made famous by the notorious oldclub using steve stricker hit the scene. One time i dont have any money i almost sold my 905 r to a friend and my laguna putter which my brother gave it to meafter ten years of convincing boy did i. Why does the driver that i purchased play differently than the demo driver. Currentley using a 905t with 76gram v2 shaft, stiff 10.
Titleist 905r drivers in stock for next working day delivery. Jul 02, 20 old school vs modern technology 15 year old titleist 975j driver vs 2018 taylormade m4 driver duration. The 905s had a much more boring flight which was really evident in the windy conditions. The construction of the titleist 905r is worthy of a second look. Obviously the 909 heads, being titleist are solid, the factory shafts feel cheap and soft. Like all titleist clubs, exceptional feel is complemented by performance and classic styling in these drivers. These are the performance deliverables built into titleist pro titanium drivers. Find out if titleist s ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game. Apparently titleist told their engineers to push the limits of technology, design, and materials without regard to cost, which is why this club is so insanely expensive. Driver distance secrets what manufacturers wont tell you isnt it always on your mind that, maybe, if i pay more, i might get a better produced.
Found the titleist to be longer more forgiving but difficult to fade,but hits a powerful slight draw with good amount of roll,you can hook with this. A pearshaped, 460cc titanium driver with a shallow face for players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed, launch angle, spin and forgiveness the 905r has a 35% larger sweet spot than the 905t and 905s designed to produce high launch, low spin and maximum ball velocity for long, straight driver. Used mens callaway right handed big bertha driver loft 10. The 905r wasnt necessarily the longest or straightest every time it was always in the top 2 but it gave me a good gut feeling and ive been playing it exclusively for the last year. Why not take advantage of the golfbidder 7day trial and gi. Finally got a chance to hit the a couple 905rs at the range yesterday.
Specifications titleists 905r is available in lofts of 8. This may be a dumb questions but what are the settings to make it setup the same as the 905r, is it just a1. The 460cc head has a larger sweet spot than the other 905 drivers for more forgiveness and faster ball speeds across a larger area on the face. Like nearly all of titleist s clubs, the 905r is not for the onceamonth golfer. A few years ago, i tried a non titleist driver at a demo day, and bought it based on the results. The titleist 905r is a traditional looking driver that features prominent performance and professional appeal. Titleist may be most famous for its golf balls, but titleist drivers are every bit as capable of delivering high performance as their renowned golf balls each series of drivers aims to deliver greater ball. Constructed with an alltitanium alloy and molded into a pearshaped club head, the titleist 905r. I purchased a 9 d3 same specs but its just not the same. Innovative multi material design including a cnc milled, high grade, structural aluminum hosel tube, precise cast titanium body, and a thin, highstrength beta titanium face insert. The titleist 917d2 driver features technology that maximizes distance, forgiveness, and precise customization for every player. Titleist offers a full golf equipment product line including drivers, fairways, irons, vokey wedges, utility irons and scotty cameron putters. Dec 10, 2014 the titleist 915d2 driver is the most forgiving titleist driver to date, but it still maintains the classic characteristics that have created the brands loyal following. A pearshaped, 460cc titanium driver with a shallow face for players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed, launch angle, spin and forgiveness the 905r has a 35% larger sweet spot than the 905t and 905s designed to produce high launch, low spin and maximum ball velocity for long, straight driver distance.
Add them to your team titleist bag and let other members know what youre playing with. Titleist, along with pinnacle, and footjoy brands, together comprise acushnet company, which is an operating company of fila korea, ltd. Titleist is well represented on the pga tour as well as most international competitive tours. Of course the shaft, shaft length, and head weight make all the difference. The standards and rules we have in the golf industry do not relate to these issues. Titleist 905r driver discount prices for golf equipment. Maximize the performance of your new titleist 917 driver with the help of a titleist certified club fitting. The 905r has a 35% larger sweet spot than the 905t and 905s. These were both eventually followed by titleists first 460cc driver, the 905r. May 29, 2016 yes but its not really a job for the beginner.
A 460cc pear shaped titanium driver with a shallow face to maximize driving distance. Titleist ts1, ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible performance. Aug 17, 2006 905r 905t 905s posted in equipment opinions. If you can give us approximately 30 minutes and 30 swings, we know. The 905 series drivers have an aluminium insert which also forms the hosel of the club good for heat transfer when pulling shafts but very prone to damage if too much heat from a flame is used. Had a day off last week so i decided to go to the course and take a demo driver out for a trial against my driver, or the shizzle stick as i like to call it. Nov 26, 2015 titleist fujikura speeder stiff grafalloy prolite stiff and regular ttileist graphite design yf6 stiff titleist 4560 stiff and regular titleist 4550 lflex loft options. When we hit it the reality was a very powerful, yet relatively low, ball flight. Mar 24, 2010 the titleist 905r is a traditional looking driver that features prominent performance and professional appeal.
Jan 03, 2007 finally got a chance to hit the a couple 905rs at the range yesterday. According to the rules of golf as recognized by the two leading rule bodies. Jun 23, 2006 given the choice between another driver with similar performance and the traditional, classy 905r, id take the titleist every time. Find great deals on ebay for titleist 905r driver and titleist 905s driver.
Has given me at least another 20 yards, but more importantly seems much. Whether it is a business trip, a golf vacation or a drive to the course, choose the performance of titleist travel gear. Rated 5 out of 5 by buz555 from great driver at a bargain price the titleist 905t driver with the ys6 shaft is a great combination at an affordable price. Add them to your team titleist golf bag and let other members know what youre playing with. The 905r is a tourproven 460cc pearshaped titanium driver with shallow face for players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed, launch angle, spin and forgiveness. I have a 12 cally gbb senior shaft and i could not tell the difference between that and rflex. This unique system delivers the most precise fit available today. I was playing the 905r at the time, and sold it to help pay for the new driver. In the last two metal wood lines, the d2 driver has been the more forgiving club that is going to be more suitable to the average golfer for their tee shots. Titleists very first 460cc driver was introduced not long after the 400cc. The coefficient of restitution on the 905t and 905s drivers is the maximum, while titleist says they produce a higher ball speed than the 983 series drivers. Find great deals on ebay for titleist drivers and titleist driver shaft.