Titleist's new TS 2 & TS 3 driver - shot @ 2018 US Open

[TitleistHOG]

I am interested in the TS3 but I am keeping my Tenesi Orange shaft that is at current standard length. I went up 2 grams on the weight for the Counter weight shaft.

 

Just curious how the weights can be ordered or if you can order extra weights

 

If you play it 45 inch you will be at d-0 or d-1.

 

Yes the 917 weights fit. Order knockoffs on eBay to save a few bucks.

 

$3.37 from Hong Kong if you can wait a couple weeks.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Golf-Weight-For-2017-Titleist-917D-Driver-Head-Draw-Fade-Neutral-8-10-12-14-16g-/292340671548

 

Why did they change the weights in TS3? I know the tip sections move around.

[Jagpilotohio]

I am interested in the TS3 but I am keeping my Tenesi Orange shaft that is at current standard length. I went up 2 grams on the weight for the Counter weight shaft.

 

Just curious how the weights can be ordered or if you can order extra weights

 

If you play it 45 inch you will be at d-0 or d-1.

 

Yes the 917 weights fit. Order knockoffs on eBay to save a few bucks.

 

$3.37 from Hong Kong if you can wait a couple weeks.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Golf-Weight-For-2017-Titleist-917D-Driver-Head-Draw-Fade-Neutral-8-10-12-14-16g-/292340671548

 

Why did they change the weights in TS3? I know the tip sections move around.

 

Simplicity. You only need one type of weight now. Previously there was a “Neutral” and a “draw/fade” weight.

 

Now it’s one weight that does both things by moving the tungsten tip position. It’s still the same size as the old ones.

 

I imagine the knock offs will be very popular with a lot of people cutting off a 1/2 inch or more. Unfortunately 16 grams is not nearly a big enough weight to get the SW back to a reasonable level If you go down an inch or more. You will definitely need hot melt or lead tape.

 

There will be a great number of people at 44”or 44.5” that will need a lot of tape, or hot melt, or both.

[jrshelby]

I am interested in the TS3 but I am keeping my Tenesi Orange shaft that is at current standard length. I went up 2 grams on the weight for the Counter weight shaft.

 

Just curious how the weights can be ordered or if you can order extra weights

 

If you play it 45 inch you will be at d-0 or d-1.

 

Yes the 917 weights fit. Order knockoffs on eBay to save a few bucks.

 

$3.37 from Hong Kong if you can wait a couple weeks.

 

https://www.ebay.com...g-/292340671548

 

Why did they change the weights in TS3? I know the tip sections move around.

 

Simplicity. You only need one type of weight now. Previously there was a “Neutral” and a “draw/fade” weight.

 

Now it’s one weight that does both things by moving the tungsten tip position. It’s still the same size as the old ones.

 

I imagine the knock offs will be very popular with a lot of people cutting off a 1/2 inch or more. Unfortunately 16 grams is not nearly a big enough weight to get the SW back to a reasonable level If you go down an inch or more. You will definitely need hot melt or lead tape.

 

There will be a great number of people at 44”or 44.5” that will need a lot of tape, or hot melt, or both.

My sw of my TS3 playing at 44.5" direct from Titleist is D6 with a Evenflow white T1100 75X and 53 gram Titleist M580 full cord grip with 1 wrap. The head weight is 199 grams with the inside weight labeled as +6 grams which is a 17 gram weight. I think if you custom order your clubs and specify the desired swing weight they will get close or tell you up front what to expect.

[TitleistHOG]

This .5” extra on the shaft length is going to turn into a pain in the butt to get things normal for those using their current 44” shafts and weight.

[Jagpilotohio]

I am interested in the TS3 but I am keeping my Tenesi Orange shaft that is at current standard length. I went up 2 grams on the weight for the Counter weight shaft.

 

Just curious how the weights can be ordered or if you can order extra weights

 

If you play it 45 inch you will be at d-0 or d-1.

 

Yes the 917 weights fit. Order knockoffs on eBay to save a few bucks.

 

$3.37 from Hong Kong if you can wait a couple weeks.

 

https://www.ebay.com...g-/292340671548

 

Why did they change the weights in TS3? I know the tip sections move around.

 

Simplicity. You only need one type of weight now. Previously there was a “Neutral” and a “draw/fade” weight.

 

Now it’s one weight that does both things by moving the tungsten tip position. It’s still the same size as the old ones.

 

I imagine the knock offs will be very popular with a lot of people cutting off a 1/2 inch or more. Unfortunately 16 grams is not nearly a big enough weight to get the SW back to a reasonable level If you go down an inch or more. You will definitely need hot melt or lead tape.

 

There will be a great number of people at 44”or 44.5” that will need a lot of tape, or hot melt, or both.

My sw of my TS3 playing at 44.5" direct from Titleist is D6 with a Evenflow white T1100 75X and 53 gram Titleist M580 full cord grip with 1 wrap. The head weight is 199 grams with the inside weight labeled as +6 grams which is a 17 gram weight. I think if you custom order your clubs and specify the desired swing weight they will get close or tell you up front what to expect.

 

That’s great. Hopefully they will be better about doing factory weighting requests than some of the horror stories from TM and Cally lately.

 

I’m mainly pointing out that the guys who get them and hate 45.5” and simply cut them down an inch or more can not get back to D-3 or D-4 with just the weights. They aren’t heavy enough.

 

If you want to play the driver shorter you better order it that way and clearly specify the SW in your order.

[BottleCap]

I am interested in the TS3 but I am keeping my Tenesi Orange shaft that is at current standard length. I went up 2 grams on the weight for the Counter weight shaft.

 

Just curious how the weights can be ordered or if you can order extra weights

 

If you play it 45 inch you will be at d-0 or d-1.

 

Yes the 917 weights fit. Order knockoffs on eBay to save a few bucks.

 

$3.37 from Hong Kong if you can wait a couple weeks.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Golf-Weight-For-2017-Titleist-917D-Driver-Head-Draw-Fade-Neutral-8-10-12-14-16g-/292340671548

 

It’s not cool to encourage people to order knock-offs f

[Jagpilotohio]

I am interested in the TS3 but I am keeping my Tenesi Orange shaft that is at current standard length. I went up 2 grams on the weight for the Counter weight shaft.

 

Just curious how the weights can be ordered or if you can order extra weights

 

If you play it 45 inch you will be at d-0 or d-1.

 

Yes the 917 weights fit. Order knockoffs on eBay to save a few bucks.

 

$3.37 from Hong Kong if you can wait a couple weeks.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Golf-Weight-For-2017-Titleist-917D-Driver-Head-Draw-Fade-Neutral-8-10-12-14-16g-/292340671548

 

It’s not cool to encourage people to order knock-offs f

 

You must be joking. If Titleist didn’t charge such a absolutely grotesque amount for them people wouldn’t look for knock offs.

 

I wouldn’t consider buying an actual Titleist weight unless it were $15 bucks or less. It’s a weight. It costs them about a dollar to make.

 

I actually find their pricing on the weights one of the most offensive things in the entire world of golf equipment.

[MattyO1984]

Told from my Pro that my pre-order won't arrive until 9th October because they are out of stock of 8.5 heads in the UK. So frustrating!

[Hokie2k5]

I am interested to see what weight comes in my TS3, I ordered it 3/4" in short (to play at 44.75"). I'm hoping they put a much heavier weight in so the swing weight will be the same as my 917.

[tleader]

Ordered my TS3 @ 45 with the HZRDUS Smoke and it came with the +2 weight. I didn’t specify swingweight , just “standard for build” as per the fitter.

 

[davo32683]

Anyone know where to buy additional weights for the TS2 or TS3?

[Jagpilotohio]

I am interested to see what weight comes in my TS3, I ordered it 3/4" in short (to play at 44.75"). I'm hoping they put a much heavier weight in so the swing weight will be the same as my 917.

 

The heaviest weight they Have is +6. 18 grams.....at least it is according to their web site.. I BELIEVE “Standard” is 12. I say that because they don’t have a number associated with them anymore. They just call it “standard”. The old ones were actually labeled 8,10,12,14,16,18 and they came with 12’s “standard”.

 

If you add 6 grams to a club .75 short of standard, it will not quite return you to the original swingweight. You lose 5 points at -.75”. You need 1.6 grams per point to return the SW to pre trimming level. That’s 1.6 x 5 = 8.0 grams. A +6 gram weight will get you to about 1.25 point shy of the original SW. Not enough off to be concerned with for normal humans..

 

Just reiterating for everyone. Be VERY specific when you order about your swingweight so they can add hot melt or tip weights to clubs 1 inch or more under standard length. The heaviest weight is not enough on its own. Do not ASSUME they will do it if you dont ask. If you want D-3, tell them you want at D-3.

 

[davo32683]

I ordered my TS2 with EF T1100 at 45". It came with the +6 weight and actually is around D5 rather than D4. I'd like a +4 weight to try it a bit lighter.

[johnnypro]

.......and for the 4,529th time.....the 917 adapters will fit in the TS series, correct?

[JStang]

.......and for the 4,529th time.....the 917 adapters will fit in the TS series, correct?

 

Yes

[CT10]

Anyone UK based received their TS yet or confirmation that it will arrive on Friday?

 

Seriously hoping that mine arrives and it all standard apart from the grip. Hoping that there won't be many people going for 8.5 either which will help with availability.

 

I got a call from my pro shop this morning, the invoice arrived with them yesterday so hopefully the way he said it works the clubs arrive today. Fingers crossed

 

Crossing mine now as well! Hoping to that it arrives and I can take it out a quick 9 holes after watching the Ryder Cup on Friday and Saturday.

 

My driver and 3 wood arrived yesterday, hope to get out tomorrow!!

[dwboston]

I am interested to see what weight comes in my TS3, I ordered it 3/4" in short (to play at 44.75"). I'm hoping they put a much heavier weight in so the swing weight will be the same as my 917.

 

The heaviest weight they Have is +6. 18 grams.....at least it is according to their web site.. I BELIEVE “Standard” is 12. I say that because they don’t have a number associated with them anymore. They just call it “standard”. The old ones were actually labeled 8,10,12,14,16,18 and they came with 12’s “standard”.

 

If you add 6 grams to a club .75 short of standard, it will not quite return you to the original swingweight. You lose 5 points at -.75”. You need 1.6 grams per point to return the SW to pre trimming level. That’s 1.6 x 5 = 8.0 grams. A +6 gram weight will get you to about 1.25 point shy of the original SW. Not enough off to be concerned with for normal humans..

 

Just reiterating for everyone. Be VERY specific when you order about your swingweight so they can add hot melt or tip weights to clubs 1 inch or more under standard length. The heaviest weight is not enough on its own. Do not ASSUME they will do it if you dont ask. If you want D-3, tell them you want at D-3.

 

Will Titleist actually hot melt a head to get to D3 or D4 swingweight?

[Jagpilotohio]

I am interested to see what weight comes in my TS3, I ordered it 3/4" in short (to play at 44.75"). I'm hoping they put a much heavier weight in so the swing weight will be the same as my 917.

 

The heaviest weight they Have is +6. 18 grams.....at least it is according to their web site.. I BELIEVE “Standard” is 12. I say that because they don’t have a number associated with them anymore. They just call it “standard”. The old ones were actually labeled 8,10,12,14,16,18 and they came with 12’s “standard”.

 

If you add 6 grams to a club .75 short of standard, it will not quite return you to the original swingweight. You lose 5 points at -.75”. You need 1.6 grams per point to return the SW to pre trimming level. That’s 1.6 x 5 = 8.0 grams. A +6 gram weight will get you to about 1.25 point shy of the original SW. Not enough off to be concerned with for normal humans..

 

Just reiterating for everyone. Be VERY specific when you order about your swingweight so they can add hot melt or tip weights to clubs 1 inch or more under standard length. The heaviest weight is not enough on its own. Do not ASSUME they will do it if you dont ask. If you want D-3, tell them you want at D-3.

 

Will Titleist actually hot melt a head to get to D3 or D4 swingweight?

 

I actually don’t know if they use tip weights or hot melt once the +6 weight isn’t enough.

 

All manufacturers do hotmelting in their tour department and on their tour vans.....so.....”I don’t know” is the answer. They certainly have the equipment to do it.

 

If you play all your woods and hybrids short like I do you buy a hotmelt kit and don’t have to worry about it. I do my own.

[Big Ben]

Sorry if this comparison has been covered already. Has anyone converted from the Rouge Sub to TS3? How’s it going and are you happy? I’m itching to buy this driver but I’ve has good luck with my RS Handcrafted Hazrdus Yellow combo. Thanks! BB

[WHC888]

Sorry if this comparison has been covered already. Has anyone converted from the Rouge Sub to TS3? How's it going and are you happy? I'm itching to buy this driver but I've has good luck with my RS Hazrdus Yellow combo. Thanks! BB

I have Rogue SZ, M3 440 and now TS3.

 

I like TS3's all black crown, looks clean at address and it makes the head "visually" a little smaller. Sound of the TS3 is extremely LOUD, I may end up take out the weight cartridge all together and replace with hotmelt to bring the SW back up and impact volume down a few decibel. Very easy to hit as you can see my shots pattern are fairly tight, may be on the high side a bit due to shallower head but just need to tee it lower so easy fix. Don't have any hard numbers or on course result for any performance comparison yet. If you are used to Rogue SZ muted, corked bat sound you are def. in for a surprise!

[JStang]

Sorry if this comparison has been covered already. Has anyone converted from the Rouge Sub to TS3? How's it going and are you happy? I'm itching to buy this driver but I've has good luck with my RS Hazrdus Yellow combo. Thanks! BB

I have Rogue SZ, M3 440 and now TS3.

 

I like TS3's all black crown, looks clean at address and it makes the head "visually" a little smaller. Sound of the TS3 is extremely LOUD, I may end up take out the weight cartridge all together and replace with hotmelt to bring the SW back up and impact volume down a few decibel. Very easy to hit as you can see my shots pattern are fairly tight, may be on the high side a bit due to shallower head but just need to tee it lower so easy fix. Don't have any hard numbers or on course result for any performance comparison yet. If you are used to Rogue SZ muted, corked bat sound you are def. in for a surprise!

 

I hit the TS3 indoors in a fairly tight space and it was really loud. I chalked it up to hitting in a fairly small area. Mine should be here next week and will see how it sounds on the course. My M2 has some hot melt and is pretty muted so it will definitely be an adjustment.

[BirdieBirdieX]

Is there sound similar to the 917 D3 or is it worse?

[Big Ben]

Thanks, the sound makes sense since it’s not a composite crown. I’m not one that’s bothered too much with ”tingy” assuming it performs.

[scotty_2987]

I really like the UST elements platinum shaft. I noticed that it has the t1100 in the tip like the new even flow white. Does anybody have experience with these two and know if they might have a similar feel? Thanks!

[jlebeane13]

I really like the UST elements platinum shaft. I noticed that it has the t1100 in the tip like the new even flow white. Does anybody have experience with these two and know if they might have a similar feel? Thanks!

Me personally I faired better with the Platinum over the EFW. I only hit the Platinum in my 917 D2, I have not put it in my TS3 yet. Still playing with the Smoke I was fitted with.

[taylor2325]

Was fit this morning into the TS3, 9.5, A1/+2g neutral weight, 45", hard step Diamana LTD D+ White 70 S. The fitter and I messed around with the S and X, and decided that an in-between would be the best option. Gained about 4mph ball speed, and spin was right around 2350, which put everything right in my preferred window. Feel and sound were perfect for me, and even better once we put my DI-7 in as well. The fitter told me to hold on to both shafts, and swap around as I see fit.

 

I thought, both from a performance and aesthetic standpoint, that this driver was one of the best that Titleist has produced. No Kool-aid here, just going off of what I like to see in a driver. I wish that they had stuck with the grey that they used in the 917, but really, if you played the 910-915 for any amount of time, you don't even realize that the grey is gone after one swing.

[scotty_2987]

I really like the UST elements platinum shaft. I noticed that it has the t1100 in the tip like the new even flow white. Does anybody have experience with these two and know if they might have a similar feel? Thanks!

Me personally I faired better with the Platinum over the EFW. I only hit the Platinum in my 917 D2, I have not put it in my TS3 yet. Still playing with the Smoke I was fitted with.

Do you feel like the smoke feels similar to the platinum at all?

[st8kdinr]

Had my fitting today. Best numbers came from the TS2 9.5 with Smoke 60-S. Unfortunately it was still a little higher in spin than my Mizuno JPX 850. I liked the look of both the TS2/3 and can't say a bad thing about either. Definitely went through the shafts on the TS2 as that was giving the best numbers consistently. I was ready to buy if there was any big difference but for me it wasn't there.

 

Fairway: This is where I thought this line would shine for me. and they do. Ended up with the TS3, A1, CG setting fade and weight +2g. Shaft is smoke 70g 6.5. I was looking for something to go 230-235 in the air and not climb to much. This did it and more. I've struggled off the deck with a 3w lately and have avoided it at all cost. With the TS3 most were at the upper end of 235 with the best couple at 242 in the air. These were all of the deck and didn't hit it off the tee because I liked the look and I'm not worried about it not performing. I felt like with this setup I could go after it and not over draw it to the right (I'm a lefty). Really pleased with how they set up behind the ball.

[Big Ben]

I honestly think Titleist has made the best fairway woods for years and years now. BB

[BostonWRX]

Had my fitting today. Best numbers came from the TS2 9.5 with Smoke 60-S. Unfortunately it was still a little higher in spin than my Mizuno JPX 850. I liked the look of both the TS2/3 and can't say a bad thing about either. Definitely went through the shafts on the TS2 as that was giving the best numbers consistently. I was ready to buy if there was any big difference but for me it wasn't there.

 

Fairway: This is where I thought this line would shine for me. and they do. Ended up with the TS3, A1, CG setting fade and weight +2g. Shaft is smoke 70g 6.5. I was looking for something to go 230-235 in the air and not climb to much. This did it and more. I've struggled off the deck with a 3w lately and have avoided it at all cost. With the TS3 most were at the upper end of 235 with the best couple at 242 in the air. These were all of the deck and didn't hit it off the tee because I liked the look and I'm not worried about it not performing. I felt like with this setup I could go after it and not over draw it to the right (I'm a lefty). Really pleased with how they set up behind the ball.

surprised you got fit into a 60s driver and a x stiff 70 fairway.