Titleist 905R ... resurgence of the BEST DRIVER EVER!!!

[green55]

I played my 905R for 10 years before the face cracked last summer. It was a VERY sad day...

[jblevins3411]

I had my 905r lose it’s pop and have been searching for a comparable driver ever since. Tried the 909,910,915 and somewhat happy but not like the 905r

[viperstudio]

I still have mine with YS6+ GD 7.5, it was replace by a bonded Fast 12 LS 7.5 but gaming the 2016 M2 now.

 

Still used it during winter time and loving it which is why have not get rid of it.

[DK<80]

I was inspired by this thread to keep an eye out and found a 905T for $20 (came with a Harrison Striper Tour shaft, never had heard of one before...). Most of you are seeing very little difference in distance but I noticed a drop in distance between my SLDR gamer and the 905T. The dispersion is much tighter, keeping a few more balls in the fairway. I'm opting to give up some distance for the accuracy, but wonder why I've not kept up the yardage? The 905T at address does seem more square (I think I read that SLDR is 2* open) and upright (toe looks up vs. SLDR) so not sure if that is something I can/should look to adjust on my SLDR.....

 

For me, the drop of is negligible. Maybe 5 yards on off center hits but actually further when I hit it solid. I played an Aeroburner before this so I can’t speak for comparing it to Epic/M2, but for me the switch has been more than what I could’ve asked for.

 

I love keeping the ball in play more often but I see a huge loss of yardage when I don't hit it solid, losing 20-30yds. I'd love to settle for the accuracy but as some have stated, SLDR is the longest driver I've ever owned so hard to give it up....

[DK<80]

I was inspired by this thread to keep an eye out and found a 905T for $20 (came with a Harrison Striper Tour shaft, never had heard of one before...). Most of you are seeing very little difference in distance but I noticed a drop in distance between my SLDR gamer and the 905T. The dispersion is much tighter, keeping a few more balls in the fairway. I'm opting to give up some distance for the accuracy, but wonder why I've not kept up the yardage? The 905T at address does seem more square (I think I read that SLDR is 2* open) and upright (toe looks up vs. SLDR) so not sure if that is something I can/should look to adjust on my SLDR.....

 

Sldr is one of the lowest spinning heads made, capable of producing some massive drives when your on. Also was of the most unforgiving heads, classic of a low spin driver. If you can get the spin rate on the 905 down a bit you will gain a few yards. I find low torque tip stiff shafts work awesome in the 983 and 905 series. Its not going to be an ultra low spin machine like the sldr. The 905 will sit flatter than the sldr in the standard position I believe the lie angle is 57 or 58 on the 905. You would need to set the sldr to the lowest setting to get anywere near that, this also opens the face quite a bit.

 

Thanks for the advice, I will definitely research some shaft options. I do have a 910 D2 in the garage, I stopped playing it and gave it to my dad when I made the terrible mistake of letting him hit it, only to have it returned with a dummy mark. But as I'm getting older, the aesthetics are less meaningful and the search for making golf a little easier seems to be the way to go. Your take on the 905 vs 910? 910 has proforcev2 76g

 

For me I own several 910 d2 heads all tour issued and other than adjustability performance was the same as my 905r. The 910d2 is more forgiving on mishits especially than the 905T but you wont see a big difference on centre strikes or numbers that match the sldr on centre strikes. Hard to beat the 910d2 for accuracy and feel if thats what your after. 905r is a great combo of accuracy and distsnce without adjustability. The 905t will be much less forgiving on mishits as its only 400cc.

 

I'm thinking I should have tried to find a 905r vs. 905t (seems to be the popular choice, maybe I can find one for cheap). I'll try out the 910d2 this weekend and see how it compares to my 905t. Figure I'll pick one of the two before I invest in reshaft, etc. I know the spin reduces rollout but I actually enjoy the fact that I can tee-up my 905t lower and still get it up in the air vs. my SLDR is extremely difficult for me to get up in the air, even at 12°

[TurboFade]

I put one back in the bag. It replaced my Taylormade M1 and I couldn't be happier.

[brkuck]

Still have mine with a V2. Love it.

[super20dan]

add me to the 905 train. picked up one with my fav shaft -aldila green nv and its exceptional. long- very accurate and great sound and feel.

[TurboFade]

[Cletus]

Picked up a 11.5* for my 13 year old son and a 9.5* with a Speeder 652 TS for me. Both were $29 bucks and are in great shape. I moved on from my last one in 2010, wish I went back sooner. It just looks and feels so right, can't wait to hit some balls.

[cgasucks]

 

[chadly643]

Man, I miss the simpler times. Sleek glued hosel, plain glossy crown with a simple alignment triangle, and utilitarian sole graphics. Absolutely gorgeous.

[LazyLightning22]

I put a Diamana D+ 70s in mine and play it at 44.5”. Never hit another driver as accurate as I hit this one. Misses are only a few yards off compared to the huge misses with my other driver. The best part is the distance loss is negligible.

[playa]

I am putting my R back in the bag, first game tomorrow. Nothing before or since has the feel off the face of the R. You can feel the face contract then bounce out. I have fiddled around with shafts and ended up with a Pershing 65 stiff at 44", but I have a vs proto 70 stiff I can pull from an old driver.

[boxerjoe2011]

That thing sets up pure man! I would love to give that thing a go at the range again.

[IcemanYVR]

If anyone has a 905R 9.5 with a Grafalloy Blue Stiff, I’ll pay good money. I miss mine greatly.

 

I have a 905T, with same shaft and it’s great but the added forgiveness of the R just makes it that much sweeter.

[kro88]

If anyone has a 905R 9.5 with a Grafalloy Blue Stiff, I'll pay good money. I miss mine greatly.

 

I have a 905T, with same shaft and it's great but the added forgiveness of the R just makes it that much sweeter.

 

there's one on ebay right now

[Diamana_Stinger]

Man, I miss the simpler times. Sleek glued hosel, plain glossy crown with a simple alignment triangle, and utilitarian sole graphics. Absolutely gorgeous.

 

There is a fair share of JDM drivers that are still glued...

[Hehateme]

never seen an orange whiteboard. Was that a special release? or painted up? Looks awesome. I have an 8.5 905R that I want to shaft up with a new WB, just need to find one.

 

The orange WBs are rare indeed. I think they made them for Ricky Fowler (OSU colors). He used one like this for a while. No different from normal, but color is the bomb on this one. Really love it. This one happened to come from another WRXer a week or two ago for a great price. And, it was absolutely mint.

 

 

Just so happened I piked up this beauty 2 weeks ago at EW.

[IcemanYVR]

If anyone has a 905R 9.5 with a Grafalloy Blue Stiff, I'll pay good money. I miss mine greatly.

 

I have a 905T, with same shaft and it's great but the added forgiveness of the R just makes it that much sweeter.

 

there's one on ebay right now

 

 

Thanks :)

 

Link? The only one I see is the ProLaunch Blue which is a different shaft.

[golfnhack]

I have found that everything is better in retrospect. I have a 905R and a TM 360 sitting in the garage. Used to bomb those. When I compare them to the 2015 GBB I currently play, there is no comparison. Both distance and accuracy wise.

[kro88]

If anyone has a 905R 9.5 with a Grafalloy Blue Stiff, I'll pay good money. I miss mine greatly.

 

I have a 905T, with same shaft and it's great but the added forgiveness of the R just makes it that much sweeter.

 

there's one on ebay right now

 

 

Thanks :)

 

Link? The only one I see is the ProLaunch Blue which is a different shaft.

 

sorry you are correct. my bad

[IcemanYVR]

If anyone has a 905R 9.5 with a Grafalloy Blue Stiff, I'll pay good money. I miss mine greatly.

 

I have a 905T, with same shaft and it's great but the added forgiveness of the R just makes it that much sweeter.

 

there's one on ebay right now

 

 

Thanks :)

 

Link? The only one I see is the ProLaunch Blue which is a different shaft.

 

sorry you are correct. my bad

 

No worries, I get excited every time I see that ad even though I've clicked on it hundreds of times ;)

 

Thanks for even thinking of me

[kro88]

If anyone has a 905R 9.5 with a Grafalloy Blue Stiff, I'll pay good money. I miss mine greatly.

 

I have a 905T, with same shaft and it's great but the added forgiveness of the R just makes it that much sweeter.

 

there's one on ebay right now

 

 

Thanks :)

 

Link? The only one I see is the ProLaunch Blue which is a different shaft.

 

sorry you are correct. my bad

 

you can probably find a 905s with one, pull it, and throw it in the R right? it was a deeper face, so I imagine you wont have issues with the tip

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Used-RH-Titleist-905S-8-5-Driver-Grafalloy-blue-Graphite-Stiff-Flex-S-Flex/323227090726?hash=item4b41d5ff26:g:pxMAAOSwphNa4epg

[Doyouevenblade]

I just replaced my 905R ys6 with a g400 lst.

 

I brought my 905 with me to test drivers and it was every bit as long, but the forgiveness just isn't there compared to the new offerings. Still in the ballpark though!

 

10 solid years of service and I could still realistically game her. A true testament.

[IcemanYVR]

If anyone has a 905R 9.5 with a Grafalloy Blue Stiff, I'll pay good money. I miss mine greatly.

 

I have a 905T, with same shaft and it's great but the added forgiveness of the R just makes it that much sweeter.

 

there's one on ebay right now

 

 

Thanks :)

 

Link? The only one I see is the ProLaunch Blue which is a different shaft.

 

sorry you are correct. my bad

 

you can probably find a 905s with one, pull it, and throw it in the R right? it was a deeper face, so I imagine you wont have issues with the tip

 

https://www.ebay.com...xMAAOSwphNa4epg

 

I'm resigned to the fact that's what I'll probably have to do. I'd have to buy another 905R as well for the head. My 905T is staying as is. It's just that around here there's not many club repair guys and definitely not one I'd trust to swap shafts on a bore through.

[rexfan]

I'd be curious to see some trackman numbers from a group of players to see if the objective performance is even close to today's tech....I would imagine not. However, golf is not an objective sport, so whatever works for your feel/eye is what you've got to play!

Good luck man!

 

Sounds like you should watch Rick Shields 5+yr Titleist test.

 

Yes the 905 was included. Basically the 917 is the longest. 905 wasn't the shortest either and wasn't that far back of 917.

 

 

here is a link with the vaunted 905....an underwhelming smash factor of 1.39. If you equate that to what today's drivers produce (1.48-49) its about 10 mph more in ball speed and that's at least 15 yds. Don't even need to mention forgiveness or accuracy.

 

Also in the Shiels video the 917 outperforms the 910 by 11 yards and it flies straighter. Not sure thats a good defense for old tech...its not as good. That's inarguable.

I think your link is to a 905S, and this forum was started referencing the 905R. There is another link showing the 905R and the smash factor is 1.42. Of course this is one guy hitting several drivers and who knows about his ability to strike it solidly. However, the 905R outperformed the 913D2 in his video.

[staysober for golf]

905R Rocked!!!!

[shanx]

I have one, Fuji 652 loaded. Might bring it out of retirement this weekend...

[soulciccia]

905r is the pinnacle of the best driver series ever produced..

gor the s, then the r.

The only problem with the 905 series was that they had weak faces, during the years I've seen many broken...including my s...983 were definitely stronger