Titleist's new 915D2 and 915D3 Drivers: In-hand photos

[Yellow Jacket]

[quote name='skyleralan' timestamp='1403888249' post='9590859']
[quote name='oneaugusta' timestamp='1403887589' post='9590819'][quote name='skyleralan' timestamp='1403879062' post='9589823']
I just don't understand the Titleist love, they rebadge a Nike VR driver and everyone is in love. Their brand loyalty truly is amazing. Aside from their premium balls I have always thought their innovation is second class. Not hating, just can't believe how strong the brand loyalty is.
[/quote]Do we really need to beat a dead horse and go down this road yet again? Nike's Covert design with the bottpm cut out was first done by Sonartec, Nike took what they did and made it better, BIG DEAL![/quote]

Relax, the driver is beautiful with obvious attention to detail, and quality control that is not in question. I would just like to see Titleist take more risks, maybe introduce two lines of drivers one geared toward more traditional, conservative players like the current models, but why not take some chances or experiment with other product lines much like Ping with the g/i series and then the seperate Rapture line with more bold designs and concepts. In my opinion Titleist could have a monopoly on the golf industry much like their ball market if they pushed the innovation limits some. Just a pity to see 3+ year old technology just now finding its way to Titleist flagship drivers.
[/quote]
1) The Rapture line failed spectacularly for Ping, as did the 907D1 and 909DComp.

2) In order for Titleist to have a monopoly with the casual golfer, they would have to compete for mindshare. When the casual golfer sees commercials advertising 17 more yards, they say, "I may not get the full 17 yards, but I have to get at least 10." This type of brand positioning requires lots of resources, fast release cycles, and lower margins. This is why Callaway is struggling as a company compared to TaylorMade, which itself is struggling. And since someone will surely misinterpret it, this is NOT a judgement of the quality of their clubs.

3) Compression channel was certainly popularized by the Nike VR, but just because ARC looks similar doesn't mean it's the same thing. Furthermore, we don't know what Titleist has done with internal weighting. Unlike some other companies, Titleist generally doesn't flaunt their tech like a gaudy exhibitionist, which is why we're so crazy about ARC which is visible tech.

[Illest]

[quote name='skyleralan' timestamp='1403879062' post='9589823']
I just don't understand the Titleist love, they rebadge a Nike VR driver and everyone is in love. Their brand loyalty truly is amazing. Aside from their premium balls I have always thought their innovation is second class. Not hating, just can't believe how strong the brand loyalty is.
[/quote]

Anyone who has to say "not hating" is probably hating. Anyhow, I guess they'd be #1 in your mind if they came out every 6 months and said, "buy this new $400 driver! You'll get another 17 yards on top of the 51 yards you've added over the last 12 months!"

[tyler621]

I really like them and hope they perform better than the 913's because I am ready to change out the trusty 910.

[Stetson]

I told the wife last night... remember that driver I bought right after we got married? her response "Yes, is the new one coming out soon?". Yep, she is a keeper lol

[jph4387]

[quote name='Stetson' timestamp='1403891968' post='9591213']
I told the wife last night... remember that driver I bought right after we got married? her response "Yes, is the new one coming out soon?". Yep, she is a keeper lol
[/quote]

You're a lucky man. Mine usually responds with why do you need that? Once I explain she's okay with it followed by "What do I get?". A 400 dollar driver becomes an 800 dollar driver .

[Dscvrr St Louis]

[quote name='jph4387' timestamp='1403894092' post='9591483']
[quote name='Stetson' timestamp='1403891968' post='9591213']
I told the wife last night... remember that driver I bought right after we got married? her response "Yes, is the new one coming out soon?". Yep, she is a keeper lol
[/quote]

You're a lucky man. Mine usually responds with why do you need that? Once I explain she's okay with it followed by "What do I get?". A 400 dollar driver becomes an 800 dollar driver .
[/quote]

Usually a $400 driver and $400---pair of shoes, purse, clothing, jewelry, weekend with the girls...etc.....!!

[wobgon]

[quote name='Illest' timestamp='1403889726' post='9590997']
[quote name='skyleralan' timestamp='1403879062' post='9589823']
I just don't understand the Titleist love, they rebadge a Nike VR driver and everyone is in love. Their brand loyalty truly is amazing. Aside from their premium balls I have always thought their innovation is second class. Not hating, just can't believe how strong the brand loyalty is.
[/quote]

Anyone who has to say "not hating" is probably hating. Anyhow, I guess they'd be #1 in your mind if they came out every 6 months and said, "buy this new $400 driver! You'll get another 17 yards on top of the 51 yards you've added over the last 12 months!"
[/quote]
Can this guy actually believe that this is a rebadged Nike VR.........I mean, does he really believe that Titleist took an old Nike driver and put a diff. name on it.......If he doesn't believe this, why make such a ignorant statement? If he does believe this, he really needs some medication.

[CircleC29]

[quote name='Yellow Jacket' timestamp='1403889373' post='9590963']
[quote name='skyleralan' timestamp='1403888249' post='9590859']
[quote name='oneaugusta' timestamp='1403887589' post='9590819'][quote name='skyleralan' timestamp='1403879062' post='9589823']
I just don't understand the Titleist love, they rebadge a Nike VR driver and everyone is in love. Their brand loyalty truly is amazing. Aside from their premium balls I have always thought their innovation is second class. Not hating, just can't believe how strong the brand loyalty is.
[/quote]Do we really need to beat a dead horse and go down this road yet again? Nike's Covert design with the bottpm cut out was first done by Sonartec, Nike took what they did and made it better, BIG DEAL![/quote]

Relax, the driver is beautiful with obvious attention to detail, and quality control that is not in question. I would just like to see Titleist take more risks, maybe introduce two lines of drivers one geared toward more traditional, conservative players like the current models, but why not take some chances or experiment with other product lines much like Ping with the g/i series and then the seperate Rapture line with more bold designs and concepts. In my opinion Titleist could have a monopoly on the golf industry much like their ball market if they pushed the innovation limits some. Just a pity to see 3+ year old technology just now finding its way to Titleist flagship drivers.
[/quote]
1) The Rapture line failed spectacularly for Ping, as did the 907D1 and 909DComp.

2) In order for Titleist to have a monopoly with the casual golfer, they would have to compete for mindshare. When the casual golfer sees commercials advertising 17 more yards, they say, "I may not get the full 17 yards, but I have to get at least 10." This type of brand positioning requires lots of resources, fast release cycles, and lower margins. This is why Callaway is struggling as a company compared to TaylorMade, which itself is struggling. And since someone will surely misinterpret it, this is NOT a judgement of the quality of their clubs.

3) Compression channel was certainly popularized by the Nike VR, but just because ARC looks similar doesn't mean it's the same thing. Furthermore, we don't know what Titleist has done with internal weighting. Unlike some other companies, Titleist generally doesn't flaunt their tech like a gaudy exhibitionist, which is why we're so crazy about ARC which is visible tech.
[/quote]
I agree with YJ. Its what we can't see internally + ARC is where the improvements are. Titleist wouldn't use the ARC just for gimmicks.

[jay65]

Oh stuff it!!! I'm going to pre order as soon as is possible. I said I'd never pre order anything again, what the hell!!!

[skyleralan]

[quote name='Illest' timestamp='1403889726' post='9590997'][quote name='skyleralan' timestamp='1403879062' post='9589823']
I just don't understand the Titleist love, they rebadge a Nike VR driver and everyone is in love. Their brand loyalty truly is amazing. Aside from their premium balls I have always thought their innovation is second class. Not hating, just can't believe how strong the brand loyalty is.
[/quote]

Anyone who has to say "not hating" is probably hating. Anyhow, I guess they'd be #1 in your mind if they came out every 6 months and said, "buy this new $400 driver! You'll get another 17 yards on top of the 51 yards you've added over the last 12 months!"[/quote]

It's a golf club I literally don't care enough to "hate". I have no brand loyalty just think Titleist could have been a little more original. Nothing more, nothing less.

[skyleralan]

[quote name='wobgon' timestamp='1403894706' post='9591553'][quote name='Illest' timestamp='1403889726' post='9590997']
[quote name='skyleralan' timestamp='1403879062' post='9589823']
I just don't understand the Titleist love, they rebadge a Nike VR driver and everyone is in love. Their brand loyalty truly is amazing. Aside from their premium balls I have always thought their innovation is second class. Not hating, just can't believe how strong the brand loyalty is.
[/quote]

Anyone who has to say "not hating" is probably hating. Anyhow, I guess they'd be #1 in your mind if they came out every 6 months and said, "buy this new $400 driver! You'll get another 17 yards on top of the 51 yards you've added over the last 12 months!"
[/quote]
Can this guy actually believe that this is a rebadged Nike VR.........I mean, does he really believe that Titleist took an old Nike driver and put a diff. name on it.......If he doesn't believe this, why make such a ignorant statement? If he does believe this, he really needs some medication.[/quote]
It is a golf club not anyone's wife or child, calm down everyone! You can't believe that I truly think this is a Nike VR 2.0, of course I known Titleist hasn't just taken a Nike driver and called it their own. I am sure with more marketing and explanation we will hear more.

[Dscvrr St Louis]

[b][u]"[color=#282828]Titleist wouldn't use the ARC just for gimmicks."[/color][/u][/b]
[color=#282828]This will be determined by how they market it. So we will have to wait and see the first commercials or displays that appear in the store.[/color]
[color=#282828]I am sure most would have said Titleist would never use a slot either.[/color]
[color=#282828]I am sure they are using it for MOI and ball speed purposes...but it can be phrased many different ways.[/color]

[Krt22]

[quote name='jph4387' timestamp='1403894092' post='9591483']
[quote name='Stetson' timestamp='1403891968' post='9591213']
I told the wife last night... remember that driver I bought right after we got married? her response "Yes, is the new one coming out soon?". Yep, she is a keeper lol
[/quote]

You're a lucky man. Mine usually responds with why do you need that? Once I explain she's okay with it followed by "What do I get?". A 400 dollar driver becomes an 800 dollar driver .
[/quote]

Ah yes..the good ol 1 for 2 plan

[KrazyTrain18]

Noticed that Spieth has the 910 in the bag today with a 915 headcover.

[cdeez]

[quote name='KrazyTrain18' timestamp='1403896973' post='9591797']
Noticed that Spieth has the 910 in the bag today with a 915 headcover.
[/quote]

+1

[Yellow Jacket]

[quote name='KrazyTrain18' timestamp='1403896973' post='9591797']
Noticed that Spieth has the 910 in the bag today with a 915 headcover.
[/quote]
He's still spraying the ball off the tee. Going back to the 910 isn't going to help you Jordan. 915 or die!

[KrazyTrain18]

Is it just me or has Spieth really struggled with the driver this season ?

[Yellow Jacket]

[quote name='KrazyTrain18' timestamp='1403899434' post='9592099']
Is it just me or has Spieth really struggled with the driver this season ?
[/quote]
This year: 59.0% ranked 127
Last year: 67.8% ranked 18

It's not because he's trying to hit the ball farther.
This year: 289 yards ranked 90
Last year: 289.4 ranked 80

[epixep]

[quote name='Yellow Jacket' timestamp='1403655640' post='9570187']
[quote name='Krt22' timestamp='1403655204' post='9570145']
Agreed...it appears to be something they stumbled upon and then immediately shifted direction with their marketing with very little focus on the sliding weight. I really thought SLDR stood for slider...now that aspect of the club is almost never mentioned.

Either that or they are really smart..marketed it for 4-6 weeks just to capitalize on the early adopter crowd...then started the "loft up" campaign to double dip and hope to get them to buy again at a higher loft.
[/quote]
No way they were planning on double dipping. What's more likely is they decided to pivot away from SLDR=slider because fairways wouldn't have a sliding weight.
[/quote]

TMAG doesn't own the "Slider" patent, so they had to use SLDR and don't have "Slider" in any of their promotional videos or commercials post release.

[Yellow Jacket]

[quote name='epixep' timestamp='1403899870' post='9592157']
[quote name='Yellow Jacket' timestamp='1403655640' post='9570187']
[quote name='Krt22' timestamp='1403655204' post='9570145']
Agreed...it appears to be something they stumbled upon and then immediately shifted direction with their marketing with very little focus on the sliding weight. I really thought SLDR stood for slider...now that aspect of the club is almost never mentioned.

Either that or they are really smart..marketed it for 4-6 weeks just to capitalize on the early adopter crowd...then started the "loft up" campaign to double dip and hope to get them to buy again at a higher loft.
[/quote]
No way they were planning on double dipping. What's more likely is they decided to pivot away from SLDR=slider because fairways wouldn't have a sliding weight.
[/quote]

TMAG doesn't own the "Slider" patent, so they had to use SLDR and don't have "Slider" in any of their promotional videos or commercials post release.
[/quote]
You mean "Slider" trademark, but that doesn't mean you can't pronounce SLDR as "slide" or promote the sliding weight.

[Illest]

[quote name='skyleralan' timestamp='1403895001' post='9591589']
[quote name='Illest' timestamp='1403889726' post='9590997'][quote name='skyleralan' timestamp='1403879062' post='9589823']
I just don't understand the Titleist love, they rebadge a Nike VR driver and everyone is in love. Their brand loyalty truly is amazing. Aside from their premium balls I have always thought their innovation is second class. Not hating, just can't believe how strong the brand loyalty is.
[/quote]

Anyone who has to say "not hating" is probably hating. Anyhow, I guess they'd be #1 in your mind if they came out every 6 months and said, "buy this new $400 driver! You'll get another 17 yards on top of the 51 yards you've added over the last 12 months!"[/quote]

It's a golf club I literally don't care enough to "hate". I have no brand loyalty just think Titleist could have been a little more original. Nothing more, nothing less.
[/quote]

What Golf company's R&D department do you work for?

[PThomas]

Seriously will never understand all the haters and negativity on WRX. If you think Titleist equipment is garbage, you couldn't hit previous models, or think the 915 won't outperform your current gamer (SLDR is apparently the be all end all on here) you are definitely not their target consumer and they probably could care less if you bought it. Also, whoever does demo the 915 in a few months and is not overly impressed, please keep your comments to yourself because I am sure others, like myself, have much better things to do then read expert testimony on the pitfalls of Titleist equipment. It would be nice to not have to sift through 15 pages of negativity in order to read meaningful posts.

[jay65]

[quote name='PThomas' timestamp='1403902632' post='9592485']
Seriously will never understand all the haters and negativity on WRX. If you think Titleist equipment is garbage, you couldn't hit previous models, or think the 915 won't outperform your current gamer (SLDR is apparently the be all end all on here) you are definitely not their target consumer and they probably could care less if you bought it. Also, whoever does demo the 915 in a few months and is not overly impressed, please keep your comments to yourself because I am sure others, like myself, have much better things to do then read expert testimony on the pitfalls of Titleist equipment. It would be nice to not have to sift through 15 pages of negativity in order to read meaningful posts.
[/quote]

So you don't want a balanced view on equipment?

Personally, I like to read all comments made, both good and bad. Sure, I recognize that there are some brand loyalists on here that come on to 'trash' another manufacturer, but they are easy to weedle out, just as easy as it is to weedle out the 'over loyal' comments from people who are little 'over enthusiastic about a particular brand, but a balanced view of all personal experiences, both good and bad, should always be welcomed.

[oneaugusta]

[quote name='jay65' timestamp='1403905172' post='9592739']
[quote name='PThomas' timestamp='1403902632' post='9592485']
Seriously will never understand all the haters and negativity on WRX. If you think Titleist equipment is garbage, you couldn't hit previous models, or think the 915 won't outperform your current gamer (SLDR is apparently the be all end all on here) you are definitely not their target consumer and they probably could care less if you bought it. Also, whoever does demo the 915 in a few months and is not overly impressed, please keep your comments to yourself because I am sure others, like myself, have much better things to do then read expert testimony on the pitfalls of Titleist equipment. It would be nice to not have to sift through 15 pages of negativity in order to read meaningful posts.
[/quote]

So you don't want a balanced view on equipment?

Personally, I like to read all comments made, both good and bad. Sure, I recognize that there are some brand loyalists on here that come on to 'trash' another manufacturer, but they are easy to weedle out, just as easy as it is to weedle out the 'over loyal' comments from people who are little 'over enthusiastic about a particular brand, but a balanced view of all personal experiences, both good and bad, should always be welcomed.
[/quote]Well said. Although I prefer Titleist drivers and trust their marketing I don't have blind loyalty to anyone, "look at my heinz 57 bag" I'd like to hear what others have to say. I like having the opportunity to filter the bs and make up my mind before plunging into the unknown and perhaps making a good purchase or not.

[PThomas]

[quote name='oneaugusta' timestamp='1403905679' post='9592793']
[quote name='jay65' timestamp='1403905172' post='9592739']
[quote name='PThomas' timestamp='1403902632' post='9592485']
Seriously will never understand all the haters and negativity on WRX. If you think Titleist equipment is garbage, you couldn't hit previous models, or think the 915 won't outperform your current gamer (SLDR is apparently the be all end all on here) you are definitely not their target consumer and they probably could care less if you bought it. Also, whoever does demo the 915 in a few months and is not overly impressed, please keep your comments to yourself because I am sure others, like myself, have much better things to do then read expert testimony on the pitfalls of Titleist equipment. It would be nice to not have to sift through 15 pages of negativity in order to read meaningful posts.
[/quote]

So you don't want a balanced view on equipment?

Personally, I like to read all comments made, both good and bad. Sure, I recognize that there are some brand loyalists on here that come on to 'trash' another manufacturer, but they are easy to weedle out, just as easy as it is to weedle out the 'over loyal' comments from people who are little 'over enthusiastic about a particular brand, but a balanced view of all personal experiences, both good and bad, should always be welcomed.
[/quote]Well said. Although I prefer Titleist drivers and trust their marketing I don't have blind loyalty to anyone, "look at my heinz 57 bag" I'd like to hear what others have to say. I like having the opportunity to filter the bs and make up my mind before plunging into the unknown and perhaps making a good purchase or not.
[/quote]

I think comparisons should discussed in threads such as SLDR vs 915 or something along those lines. I want to read about new updates and info on the 915 which is what the title of the post is.

[wrayner]

To each their own. I've played a predominantly Titleist bag for a while now and don't knock other companies equipment but for me it just works. I'm all for opinions from both sides of the table but I think people get a little out of control with the trashing of one brand or another on here. The funniest thing is the vast number of people who consider themselves the end all be all when it comes to golf equipment. Don't get me wrong there are many people on here who are very well versed and more educated on equipment than myself but the majority just have diarrhea of the mouth. In the end I'll continue to read both the good and the bad.

[jay65]

[quote name='PThomas' timestamp='1403907615' post='9592967']
[quote name='oneaugusta' timestamp='1403905679' post='9592793']
[quote name='jay65' timestamp='1403905172' post='9592739']
[quote name='PThomas' timestamp='1403902632' post='9592485']
Seriously will never understand all the haters and negativity on WRX. If you think Titleist equipment is garbage, you couldn't hit previous models, or think the 915 won't outperform your current gamer (SLDR is apparently the be all end all on here) you are definitely not their target consumer and they probably could care less if you bought it. Also, whoever does demo the 915 in a few months and is not overly impressed, please keep your comments to yourself because I am sure others, like myself, have much better things to do then read expert testimony on the pitfalls of Titleist equipment. It would be nice to not have to sift through 15 pages of negativity in order to read meaningful posts.
[/quote]

So you don't want a balanced view on equipment?

Personally, I like to read all comments made, both good and bad. Sure, I recognize that there are some brand loyalists on here that come on to 'trash' another manufacturer, but they are easy to weedle out, just as easy as it is to weedle out the 'over loyal' comments from people who are little 'over enthusiastic about a particular brand, but a balanced view of all personal experiences, both good and bad, should always be welcomed.
[/quote]Well said. Although I prefer Titleist drivers and trust their marketing I don't have blind loyalty to anyone, "look at my heinz 57 bag" I'd like to hear what others have to say. I like having the opportunity to filter the bs and make up my mind before plunging into the unknown and perhaps making a good purchase or not.
[/quote]

I think comparisons should discussed in threads such as SLDR vs 915 or something along those lines. I want to read about new updates and info on the 915 which is what the title of the post is.
[/quote]

But no-one has hit the SLDR v 915 yet! But when they do, you have to accept that some will prefer the 915 and slate the SLDR and some will prefer the SLDR and slate the 915. Nature of the beast I'm afraid, you can't 'cherry pick' other peoples opinions and experiences. And you can't be telling people not to post negative comments about the 915 in 4 months. It's gonna happen, just like it does with every new release. Best get used to it I'm afraid.

[Brettasaurus]

The 915 line looks fantastic!

[Exist]

You can never under estimate brand loyalty. It's not going to mean squat for most whether the 915 performs or not whichever camp your faithful to. I make no secret that I've always loved Titleist drivers so I'll end up with a 915 at some point.

A mate I've been playing golf with for nearly 20 years is a solid iron player but he's never been great with the driver, he's hit my 910 & 913 beautifully for someone who struggles with driver but he will not bag one because he keeps hoping that the magic he found one day with a Ping G5 will turn up again in his newer Ping models. A lot of guys I know are TMAG and Callaway fan boys and won't ever consider there might be something better out there.

[meh]

If the stock shift fits me ok I will be grabbing the D2 for sure. Looks great.