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What’s new? How much does it cost? And how does it perform? Jack Backhouse brings you the low down on the Titleist GT3 driver.
It’s always an exciting time when Titleist release a new driver line-up. The Titleist GT driver range has dropped and it has already made an impression on Tour. This is the first Titleist driver I have been custom fit for, but what did I make of the Titleist GT3 driver? Find out in our review where I headed to the La Cala Golf Resort…
Titleist has pulled it out the bag again. The GT3 driver was a fantastic performing driver for me and I think for a lot of club golfers. I suspect that this will be a popular choice on golf courses up and down the country this year.
The ever endearing sound of a Titleist has remained whilst the brand have made some technological improvements in the club head. A lot of adjustability is offered alongside a stable ball flight and quick ball speeds.
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Titleist so often represent quality, premium and class. This is all evident in the head cover which matches the brand’s appeal in supplying something with tasteful elegance.
It’s the same story when the head cover is removed. I don’t know how Titleist manage to design something so visually appealing that still has all the necessary performance related tech stuffed into the club head.
Behind the ball, I don’t think there is a better looking driver on the market. The plain black club head with the lines across the from make it really easy to line-up. The GT logo on the top of the crown is a nice feature for reference as to where the middle of the face is.
Titleist really hasn’t changed how their drivers look at address for a long time now. The brand has managed to merge a modern look with timeless classic styling. This is something that tick a lot of boxes for me when it comes to golf clubs and drivers.
With this driver being tailored to me and my swing I went into testing expecting it to go straight down the fairway. No dramas to be had. Near enough, that is mostly what I experienced.
This Titleist driver felt really sturdy. Each strike felt as though the ball was being compressed by something and I like that feeling. I don’t want to label any other brand as being tinny and light but the Titleist GT3 feels noticeably meaty and heavy. A feel all golfers want from their driver.
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Diving into the tech, the club features a new crown which has been constructed from a new Proprietary Matrix Polymer. This is an advanced material Titleist have designed which is really light which allows the weight to be moved in the head. Doing this has optimised the launch and spin.
Additionally, a new Speed Ring VFT has been included in the crafting of the GT3. This has allowed for maximum speed in the centre of the driver head. The ball speed should be increased as a result from whichever part of the club face you hit the ball from.
I found even on the off-centred strikes the club was still producing a straight ball flight and putting the ball into play. The launch really good throughout testing, no matter what setting I had the club.
The weighting in the head of the driver is really effective in shifting the favoured ball flight. I moved the weight half a centre meter from the centre to the toe area. The ball flight significantly changed to go further right.
On the GT3 Titleist have moved the adjustable weight track closer to the face to allow for more control over the ball flight and launch conditions.
Because Titleist use many of their own materials they have been able to tweak the construction of the club to still produce the premium sound associated with a Titleist club. I think this is a showcase of how well Titleist listen to the feedback of Tour players and they wouldn’t want to mess with the sound that is so desirable.
All in all, this is near enough the perfect driver for me. It has everything that I need and want from my big club; I love the way it looks and feels. There is something special about Titleist clubs when you have them in hand. They feel magical.
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I can’t quite put it into words but that feeling of having a Titleist club head cover in the bag and pulling it off the club. The visibility of a Titleist head cover is often the sign of a good player, or at least that’s what I tell myself.
Whether it’s something Titleist intend to have established or not their reputation is they are a brand for the better player. I like that with this in the bag I will pull out a player’s looking driver on the tee even if that does sound slightly egocentric.
Available: Now
RRP: £579 / $649
Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black, Project X HZRDUS Black 5G, Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue, Project X Denali Red, Graphite design Tour AD DI, Graphite design Tour AD UB, Graphite design Tour AD VF
Grip: Titleist Universal 360°
Lofts: 8°, 9°, 10° and 11°
More information: Titleist UK / PGA Superstore
We were fortunate enough to head out to the La Cala Resort in Spain to conduct some of our equipment reviews. A picturesque resort that is located in the Sierra de Mijas, just 30 minutes from Málaga Airport and 20 minutes from Marbella.
The place offers outstanding views of the Andalusian countryside and the Mediterranean Sea as well as three magnificent golf courses. All three were designed by Cabell B. Robinson and it’s a popular choice for players seeking variety, challenge, and stunning scenery. For more information head to La Cala Resort’s website here.
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