A few years ago, i tried a non titleist driver at a demo day, and bought it based on the results. It was handed down to me by rick my golfing bud about 3 years ago. Oct 31, 2018 this is a forgiving driver that will make titleist woods an option, even for players without single digit handicaps. The series initially included two models, the titleist 905t driver and 905s driver. He liked the 983k and found it to be a consistent driver, but just a bit too reluctant to work the ball left to right. Looking forward to sat when i try out the 909 titleist drivers. Players who already draw the ball and players who like to work the ball both ways. I still own a 905t, and it still holds up very well against many of the newer drivers on the market today. The center of gravity is deeper to produce a slightly higher initial launch with moderate spin. The 975d was used by tiger woods during his 2001 pga tour season. I had the 909d2 and d3 and tried the new comp last year with adjustable hozzle, although they look good at address i was disappointed at the lazy ball flight and i could not work the ball and shape my shot.
Titleists excitement about its new 917 drivers exists on multiple levels and started as engineers discovered upon completion of the new design that they had created a product that compared. Titleists 905r, like the 905s, 905t, 983k, 983e, 975, and every other model before it, has a pearshaped head that appeals to the traditional sense. Accomplished, highspin players could struggle to lower spin rates to an optimal range. A forwardcg model like titleists 915d4 is absent from the initial launch. Titleists excitement about its new 917 drivers exists on multiple levels and started as engineers discovered upon completion of the new design that they had created a product that compared to its predecessor, the 915 driver, was more forgiving, generated less spin, produced faster ball speeds, and offered enhanced customization features. Add them to your team titleist golf bag and let other members know what. The titleist 983e driver midsize head profile and more boring trajectory preferred by better players forwardpositioned center of gravity promotes less spin and more control bore. Titleist 983k is a 365cc head that offers morestability than the 983e at impact. The internal weight of the titleist 983k combined with a deep center of gravity help elevate the trajectory to mid to high launch angle. The 43yearold was aware of the fact that his lowlaunching, highspinning drives were costing him distance, but he wasnt sure how to improve. The r is the more forigiving of the bunch and for me, probably consisently straighter. The d3 is nice traditionally shaped driver, but does not even close to my 983e in performance have two with different shafts. The 983k is slightly larger than previous titleist drivers at 365 cc.
Get the specs right, though, and you might just find a partner for life. A driver with movable weight is almost as common nowadays as a tour player with a logo on the sleeve. The larger head size compared to the 983e produces a moderate launch angle and higher moment of inertia for playability. The 983 has classic looks, a comfortable feel all of its own and an impact sound so soft you could almost be hitting an 8iron. If you have a nice and control swing and are consistent with your driver, the titleist 983e is the. May 26, 2011 in my honest opinion the k is the last driver titleist produced that was solid and forgiving. The 983k is a 365cc titanium driver with full pear profile, targeted at golfers. Titleist 983k driver clubs, grips, shafts, fitting the. The titleist 905 drivers were the mostbuzzedabout golf clubs of late 2004early 2005 in the golf world. The white score lines, metallic grey finish, and simple triangleline crown markings complete an austere look that harkens back to the persimmon woods of old or at least to titleists pt. Players who already draw the ball and players who like to work the ball both ways, will probably be happier with the 983e version of this driver. Titleist 983k driver golf club for sale online ebay.
Best of all, the 917 drivers accomplish this weighting jujitsu without touching the classic look, sound and feel of a titleist driver. The 983k is slightly larger than previous titleist drivers at 365 cc and has a higher moment of inertia to increase forgiveness. The titleist 983k and 983e are great clubs if used by the right player. A 20 handicap might prefer a more forgiving cobra or callaway over the titleist and vice versa for a 5 handicap. The list of conforming driver heads identifies the models and lofts of all. The neutral version keeps the weight low and deep to maximize forgiveness. Like all titleist clubs, exceptional feel is complemented by performance and classic styling in these drivers. This driver is better suited for a low handicapper instead of a mid handicapper which i am. The fullset titleist golf club trial program provides golfers with an easy way to experience titleist products on either the course or. Take this for what it is, one guys opinion, but titleist has been lost in the driver doldrums the last several years. Designed for the golfer who takes the game seriously, the 975d.
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. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers. Watching your tee shot fly over the other golf balls from your group is very rewarding. 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 speed and more distance through improvements in the face and center of gravity cg optimizations. This is probably not the club to buy straight off the rack. Titleist, along with pinnacle, and footjoy brands, together comprise acushnet company, which is an operating company of fila korea, ltd. It is easy to put maybe a little cut or draw on it and best of all easy to hit straight. All these clubs have fujikura speeders or the e 70 shaft. Titleist driver, mehr lange, maximale lange, driver, longest drive, schafte, wenig spin. Past titleist drivers such as the 975d and 975j have been very popular with. Just bought d3 with proforce red stiff tried several shafts beacuse i felt i had to get updated driver. The titleist 983k driver is for players that need increased forgiveness off the tee and help eliminating a high right miss. Its my fave driver compared to the rest because its easy to shape shot. The 983k represents a departure for titleist in terms of their onewood offerings.
As always, if you want to get the most out of this club, make. Stay posted on the latest product launches, tour news, exclusive team titleist opportunities and connect with product experts. Titleist custom golf clubs options and complete specifications for ts drivers and fairway metals, 818 hybrids, 718 irons, vokey design sm6 wedges, and scotty cameron putters. A few years ago, i tried a nontitleist driver at a demo day, and bought it based on the results. Past titleist drivers such as the 975d and 975j have been very popular with better players, but have had only marginal success with mid to highhandicap players. Titleist is also an extremely strong leader in the golf ball market. The 983k has a borethrough shaft and hosel configuration to offer more less twisting at impact. The slightly heelbiased internal weighting and deeper cg produce a moderate spin rate and an easytosquare face. Add them to your team titleist bag and let other members know what youre playing with. The 983k is a 365cc titanium driver with full pear profile, targeted at golfers seeking a. Titleist adds cg adjustability, gives golfers the ability to control draw and fade bias. While its completely unsuitable for the vast majority of golfers, the titleist 917d3 is the driver that many will be lusting over for the next season. The larger head size compared to the 983e, produces a moderate launch angle and higher moment of inertia for playability. Oct 15, 2010 the titleist 975d driver was produced from 1998 to 2001.
I had the 909d2 and d3 and tried the new comp last year with adjustable hozzle. This is a forgiving driver that will make titleist woods an option, even for players without single digit handicaps. Titleist 983e driver golf club for sale online ebay. Nov 06, 20 donla gave the titleist 983k driver a run out on the range the other day to see how it shaped up. Titleist is well represented on the pga tour as well as most international competitive tours. Donla gave the titleist 983k driver a run out on the range the other day to see how it shaped up.
While this is true of all drivers, it seems particularly so of the 983. Jun 23, 2006 titleists 905r, like the 905s, 905t, 983k, 983e, 975, and every other model before it, has a pearshaped head that appeals to the traditional sense. 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. Brent kelley is an awardwinning sports journalist and golf expert with over 30 years in print and online journalism. I was playing the 905r at the time, and sold it to help pay for the new driver.
Titleist, along with pinnacle, and footjoy brands, together comprise. The new titleist 975j is by far the best driver on the market, in fact a number of guys on tour play with it. When my custom built club came, it was not the same in distance or accuracy as the demo i had tried. I am quite fond of the speeder series of shafts having. Nov 26, 2015 custom fitting with a titleist rep recommended. Titleist 983k ping si3 sorry bout that titleist titleist 905t and fourth 983e. Features and benefits of the titleist 983 k driver.
Titleist 983k driver clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. Titleist 983k titanium drivers the 983k driver features a 365cc full pear profile. When i talk to a strong player and ask them about their favourite driver, the titleist name comes up over and over again. Titleist fujikura speeder stiff grafalloy prolite stiff and regular ttileist graphite design yf6 stiff titleist 4560 stiff and regular titleist 4550 lflex. The titleist 917d3 is a good looking driver for the truly aboveaverage player. As always, if you want to get the most out of this club, make sure youre fit for the right shaft, loft, and settings for your swings. I am quite fond of the speeder series of shafts having them in both my 9 degree ping si3 and my 9. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the. The short of it is, of all of titleists driver offerings over the years, the 975d is my favorite in terms of appearance, feel, and sound. The larger head size compared to the 983e, produces a moderate launch angle and.
Brian ussery arrived at the kingdom with a titleist 915d2 9. The 983e has a more neutral, internal weighting scheme. Highhandicap comparison of titleist 983k and 917d3 983k, 9. The 983e is the best driver made by titleist to date. The 983k driver features a 365cc full pear profile.
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