I was really keen to see how the 9d2 sacked up against its predecessors, the 910 d2, 909 d2, 907 d1 and even the 905 r. May 22, 2012 the d2 has a 15% larger maximum ball speed area and the d3 has a 10% larger area than the previous 909 versions. And you get to choose from 80 shafts including many of the best of the premium brands. Titleist is well represented on the pga tour as well as most international competitive tours. Every two years like clockwork, titleist launches a new model. The larger head size on the titleist 917 d2 driver will benefit golfers who are looking for.
We found both the 910 d2 and 910 d3 drivers to be every bit as good as the previous 909 versions. I thought it would be interesting to address the largest cross section of golfers and pit titleists more forgiving set of drivers against each other. Its like driving a bentley oppulent, satisfying, unreal. Featuring a 460cc head design along with titleist driver technologies for great distance and control. The 909 drivers all ship with the headcover you see here. Nov 26, 2015 the titleist 909 dcomp is a beautiful driver with classic appeal. The titleist 915 d2 driver also delivers a high trajectory with more dynamic face closure compared to the titleist 915 d3 driver. Dec 22, 2008 featuring a 460cc head design along with titleist driver technologies for great distance and control.
Best hyrid ping postponing kevin na vs wrx tigers 681t. Compared to the 909 d3 driver, the titleist 910 d3 has a 10% larger sweet spot. Titleist, along with pinnacle, and footjoy brands, together comprise acushnet company, which is an operating. Those who want a bit more finetuning can opt for the ts3 driver. According to titleist vp of marketing chris mcginley, the new 9 driver adds more length over the older 910 driver.
The titleist 909 dcomp is a beautiful driver with classic appeal. The 909d3 has a slightly smaller head than its d2 counterpart at 440cc and also sports a deeper. The stock made for titleist shafts have been improved over the previous versions and while they may not be the full versions they are not. Nov 26, 2015 with a full pear profile and 460cc titanium construction, the titleist 909d2 is a high performance driver delivering mid launch with low to mid spin. Which of these is the better driver 909 d comp, 909 d2 or. The titleist 909 d2 driver is next in the line of 909 drivers and features the same topend spec but is biased towards mid launch with low to mid spin. The titleist 909d2 driver reiewed by uk golf shop search.
The titleist 909 d3 driver s slightly smaller at 440cc and features a tour proven, modern, pear shaped traditional set up and appearance. And you get to choose from 80 shafts including many of the best of the. If you arent that consistent, then the d2 will give you. Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver austads golf the leader. Definitely an improvement over the last 2 generations. The proving ground, an abandoned airforce base in chessington. The smaller shape also allows skilled players to determine the shape of their shots. Mizuno jpx 919 forged 45 iron and tour 6pw w kbs ctaper lite 110 stiff. There have been numerous reports about a new titleist driver coming out in the fall of 2008. Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver austads golf the leader in. Titleist, along with pinnacle, and footjoy brands, together comprise acushnet company, which is an operating company of fila korea, ltd. The titleist 909 d3 drivers slightly smaller at 440cc and features a tour proven, modern, pear shaped traditional set up and appearance.
Sep 18, 2018 it resulted in the lowest cg ever in a titleist driver. Titleist 909 d2 driver titleist drivers golfbidder. I love my driver and on the whole feel pretty confident with it. The 909d2 features a tour proven, modern profile that creates a low and deep cg for reduced spin, higher moi, and longer, straighter drives. It only took 3 balls with the 910 to realize how much i disliked it. The 909 d3 features a classic pear profile with a deeper face 440cc club head constructed from titanium for performance and workability high performance driver that delivers a mid launch. The titleist 909 dcomp, 909 d2 and 909 d3 will be available in lofts from 8. The 909d3 has a classic titleist pearshaped head, which is 440cc to. It resulted in the lowest cg ever in a titleist driver. Finally decided to go back to titleist and tried the 909d2, as this had the best. The titleist 909d3 driver is designed for players that want a mid launch angle with low spin shot off the tee. I have been playing the d3 heads since i like the way it looks at address. The d2s at least on the prior models are the 460cc heads while the d3s are usually a bit smaller and more traditional shaped heads. The first thing you will likely be impressed by when hitting the titleist 917 d2 and d3 drivers is the improved feel, and a completely new sound.
The club head is weighted very nicely, and each swing i took felt to be very consistent. The dcomp is for the higher handicapped player, while the d2 and d3 are for the middle and lower handicaps. Sole highlights are red on d comp, silver on d2, and black on d3. The titleist 909 d3 driver is slightly smaller at 440cc for the better player and produces mid launch with low spin. Dec 28, 2008 the titleist 909 d3 driver is slightly smaller at 440cc for the better player and produces mid launch with low spin. The 909d3 has a classic titleist pearshaped head, which is 440cc to provide.
Nov 25, 2008 the new 909 range includes three new drivers designed for better players with a wide variety of swing characteristics. Dec 09, 2016 old vs new titleist 909 d2 vs titleist 917 d2 what titleist say about 909 d2. Today we received a photo of the third and final new model of the titlesit line up set to be released in the fall of 2008. I just switched from a titleist 909 d3 to a taylormade burner 2. Here are the pictures of the new titleist 909 d2 driver and titleist 909 d3 driver. This driver is geared for the accomplished player looking for a lower launch lower than the 909 dcomp.
The larger head means that the cg is a little further back and therefore this is the higher spinning head, even though it spins it around 100200 rpm less than the previous 915 d2. The clubhead has a pear shape design to provide confidence and stability. The 909 d3 features a classic pear profile with a deeper face 440cc club head constructed from titanium for performance and workability high performance driver that delivers a mid launch trajectory with a low to mid spin rate. Between 909d comp, 909d2, and 909d3, titleist will be able to properly fit. The d2 s at least on the prior models are the 460cc heads while the d3 s are usually a bit smaller and more traditional shaped heads. Mar 08, 2011 i just switched from a titleist 909 d3 to a taylormade burner 2.
The 909d3 has a slightly smaller head than its d2 counterpart at 440cc and also sports a deeper face to promote flatter trajectories. All shots were hit in the a1 surefit position and standard rear weight. The new 909 range includes three new drivers designed for better players with a wide variety of swing characteristics. Titleist 909 drivers deliver total performance with improvements in flight, fit, looks, feel and sound. As with the majority of titleist clubs, the 909 d3 driver keeps the classy look and design to go along with its mates. The 460cc titleist 909d2 driver delivers longer distance through a technologically advanced head design. The 460cc, multimaterial titanium and composite, highperformance driver oozes quality. But, you need to get fit to get the most out of it. I didnt think i would be taking out my old trustey taylormade burner tp 07 for a long time because i couldnt find a driver that matched it. The 910 d3 was first on my list of drivers to test out because i have hit titleist drivers and liked them up until my 909 for. Which of these is the better driver 909 d comp, 909 d2. The 460cc, multimaterial titanium and composite, highperformance driver oozes.
The titleist 915 d2 driver has a clubhead size of 460cc for maximum forgiveness and distance. Live golf to return on 17th may rorydj vs fowlerwolff skins match. Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver october 20, 2016 sara rubin comments the titleist 917 drivers are officially here and the latest iteration of titleists awardwinning wood line is nothing short of awesome. It really comes down to preference on look and feel. Old vs new titleist 909 d2 vs titleist 917 d2 what titleist say about 909 d2. The 460cc titleist 909d2 driver delivers longer distance through a technologically advanced head design with a responsive, fast face insert. The larger head means that the cg is a little further.
Changed shafts to the same voodoo for comparison, and the 909 is longer, straighter, feels very much more solid. The titleist 909 d2 is a 460 cc titanium driver that promotes a mid launch with a low to mid spin. The d2 has a 15% larger maximum ball speed area and the d3 has a 10% larger area than the previous 909 versions. With a full pear profile and 460cc titanium construction, the titleist 909d2 is a high performance driver delivering mid launch with low to mid spin. Titleist 909 d3 driver titleist drivers golfbidder. Mar 14, 2009 with the three 909 driver models, titleist is back in the game again. Old vs new titleist 909 d2 vs titleist 917 d2 youtube. With a number of variables at your disposal like the d2 vs d3 head, various. We recently received the 915 stock for our fitting cart here at berkeley hall and i thought it would be a good opportunity to test both the new 915 series drivers the d2 and d3 against the older. The d3 is also titanium with a smaller 440cc head for low. A full pear profile, 460cc, high performance titanium driver that produces mid launch with low to mid spin. Featuring a 460cc head design along with titleist driver technologies for great distance. I was a fan of the 917 driver and had it in my bag for a while.
If youre a consistent, sweetspotfinding ballstriker, the d3 will let you shape shots more easily. The composite crown and tuned sole of the 909dcomp driver includes optimised pockets and an internal rib for reduced vibration. I was excited to see if there are any positive changes with the new line. The titleist 909 d2 driver is aimed at the lower handicapper who requires a modern, high performance driver. With the launch of its 910 d2 and 910 d3 drivers, titleist brings the tour van experience to your fingertips. If youre looking for real value for money from a driver that will last you years and will not depreciate, the titleist 909 d2 is the club for you if price isnt the sole factor in club choice for months i suffered using other cheaper drivers, but once i mastered using this driver, my game is now truly set for mid. Of course, these clubs are still targeted at the serious or aspiring golfer. Deeper face than the d2 allowing for additional shot and trajectory control. So the ts2 is very much a grip it and rip it driver no nonsense, simple and seriously fast off the face. Titleist has gone away from the zippered allcloth headcover found on 907. The 909 d3 possesses the most forward centre of gravity position. The d2 has a slightly longer 460cc titanium head head for a mid launch with low spin.
It comes with a solid yet muted sound which is highly impacted by the metallic note. Feelplayabilitythe feel of the titleist 909 d3 driver is one that is tough to beat. With a more traditional approach than the d2, the d3 comes with 440cc. The 917 d2 driver is the larger 460cc head that looks a little squarer than before thanks to titleist changing the line of the head near the heel. So, the d2 will be a little more forgiving due to the 20 extra ccs and will have a tad more weight in the rear, to increase launch. Between 909d comp, 909d2, and 909d3, titleist will be able to properly fit an incredibly wide variety of players. With the three 909 driver models, titleist is back in the game again. Titleist is also an extremely strong leader in the golf ball market. This year saw the release of two new titleist drivers 907 d1 driver and 907 d2 driver, both have had disappointing results to say the least. A full pear profile, 460cc, high performance titanium driver that. Nov 21, 2014 we recently received the 915 stock for our fitting cart here at berkeley hall and i thought it would be a good opportunity to test both the new 915 series drivers the d2 and d3 against the older 9 series d3 driver ive used for the past few years. Jun 24, 2015 the titleist 915 d2 driver has a clubhead size of 460cc for maximum forgiveness and distance. The 910 d3 was first on my list of drivers to test out because i have hit titleist drivers and liked them up until my 909 for the past 45 years.
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