How does the most forgiving Titleist GT driver perform? Find out in our Titleist GT2 driver review.
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NCG SUMMARY
I love the looks, feel and performance of this product. Titleist have done a great job of taking a great TSR2 model and adding performance.
This is perfect for players who want something that provides maximum distance and forgiveness in a player inspired package.
PROS
- Smaller more refined shaping
- Extreme consistency in ball flight data
- Forgiving on off-centre strikes
CONS
- Not as workable as other models
First Impressions
Titleist has done some subtle reshaping here to tidy up the sole and aid aerodynamics. As with each Titleist generation, I think this looks really smart.
NCG Verdict
I headed down to Titleist’s performance centre at Woburn to get fitted for the new GT driver last month. I was eager to see what was new as I was unsure how they would improve from last year’s TSR2 model.
The interesting tech here is the new proprietary matrix polymer which makes up the seamless thermoform crown. This is a fancy way of saying the previous titanium crown has been replaced with a new lightweight material which saves weight and allows more weight to be put at the bottom of the club head and on the perimeter to drive up forgiveness.
It is very impressive how they have managed to combine this into the club head seamlessly and still maintain that classic Titleist gloss crown look we all love.
As in the TSR range there are numerous driver models in the GT line-up. The GT2, GT3 and GT4. It was clear during my fitting at Woburn the GT2 model was the best for me due to the height and stability of the ball flight. So, let’s get into the changes over last year’s TSR2 model.
It might not be the most sexy improvement to talk about but my ball flight changed a lot with the GT2. I hit the ball 16 feet higher with the GT2 compared to my previous TSR2 gamer using the same shaft and the same lofted head. This is really impressive and definitely an area I needed to improve as I had been hitting the ball too low.
Not only was the ball going higher it was also more consistent helping my shots become more repeatable. If I’m honest I didn’t see big distance improvements in my fitting but we were there on a very rainy day so I got my new driver and headed out on the golf course for some more in-depth testing.
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The biggest difference I saw was in the dispersion. I was extremely accurate with the GT2 to the point where I wondered if I was ever going to break that tiny little grouping. This consistency would really help out on the golf course, as the shots are so predictable that it makes it really easy to control your ball.
With my driver I struggle with a shot that goes low and left quick. We adjusted the hosel settings to give me something more right bias and this definitely worked.
If you look at the data below, you can see that I did actually manage to gain distance with the new GT2 driver. On average I was hitting the ball 8 yards further than the TSR2, but I think the most impressive thing was the consistency of the distance. The front to back dispersion was significantly smaller of that of the TSR2.
Overall, this is a really impressive driver. It delivers on that classic Titleist look and feel but with new technologies that have advanced performance. For me, it was the consistency of distance, ball flight and dispersion that was super impressive and definitely gives me more control out on the golf course than I have had before.
Titleist GT2 driver review: The Details
Available: Now
RRP: £579 featured shaft, £749 premium shaft / $649 featured shaft, $849 premium shaft
Right-handed lofts: 8°, 9°, 10°, 11°
Left-handed lofts: 8°, 9°, 10°, 11°
More information: Titleist website
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