MEMBER REVIEWS: Titleist TSi Driver Testing! See What Members Are Saying!

[getair23]

45 minutes ago, osubuckeyes691 said:

Can anyone tell me how much length is added to the total length when installing the shaft on the new TSI3?

 

IE. If I want my driver to play 45", what length should the shaft be, with grip and adapter?

 

Thanks!

This plays 45".  

[osubuckeyes691]

2 minutes ago, getair23 said:

This plays 45".  

Thank you so much!

[SwooshLT]

Took 10* tsi2 down to 9.25* ....... still kept the launching capability but spin reduction on those into the fan shots.......ballspeed retention is amazing.....hit spots that only my best SIM shots ever reached.  

 

 

[Nixhex524]

Took my TSi2 out last night for a quick 9.  I installed a VS Proto 60x that I had laying around and I have to say, I don't know what happened but it completely woke this driver up for me.  I hit some absolute bombs with this combo, to places I have never hit it on this course before.  I know people say that all the time but it's all I could think of when I got up to my ball.  My buddy was commenting on how long this driver is, and it's not even close to others I have been gaming.  I was hitting fairways as well, which was really nice because with the distance I was getting it was much easier to hit greens with shorter irons in.  I have to admit, I was about to give up all together on this thing but it has gotten my attention once again.  

[MB Dirtyy]

After adjusting it to my liking, this driver is the longest Titleist driver i've owned. I'm consistently on the top-end of my usual driving distances. Driving accuracy has always been a strength of mine so no issues there.

Out of box setup (Not fitted, but I used my last driver specs as the benchmark): TSi3 9*, +4 weight, AV Raw White, 44.5"
Adjusted setup: 8.25*, -2 weight to T1 position, Diamana LTD D+, 44.5"

[cota0429]

On 1/11/2021 at 5:11 AM, osubuckeyes691 said:

Can anyone tell me how much length is added to the total length when installing the shaft on the new TSI3?

 

IE. If I want my driver to play 45", what length should the shaft be, with grip and adapter?

 

Thanks!

43.5 before adapter to play 45

[cota0429]

My testing is complete.  Took me a while to find the right shaft combo.  The Kuro Kage XT TX is a complete beast.  In the cold I’m hitting the longest drives I might have ever hit.  I did bump the loft to 9* instead of 8.25 which has helped.  This might be the best driver of 2021.  It’s the best driver I’ve ever had.  I have zero complaints.. I was skeptical initially because of the setup but after going to a shaft that I’ve been familiar with it’s completely sold me on the combo.  Hope everyone’s testing is going well.  

[oldhamer25]

4 hours ago, cota0429 said:

43.5 before adapter to play 45

Cota...pretty sure I am following you here but want to clarify.  Bare shaft with no adapter needs to be 43.5".  Once adapter is on, it will measure 44" from adapter tip to grip butt.  Then when head is attached you have a playing length of 45".  I know all previous titleist drivers played at 45" with a 44" shaft with adaptor.

[Hookasaurus Rex]

1 hour ago, oldhamer25 said:

Cota...pretty sure I am following you here but want to clarify.  Bare shaft with no adapter needs to be 43.5".  Once adapter is on, it will measure 44" from adapter tip to grip butt.  Then when head is attached you have a playing length of 45".  I know all previous titleist drivers played at 45" with a 44" shaft with adaptor.

Not Cota, but this is correct. Adapter tip to grip butt of 44” plays 45” in the TSi3.

[manima1]

Can any of the testers compare the forgiveness differences between the TSi2 and TSi3?  

 

I MUCH prefer the TSi3 shape, but not enough to give up a tremendous amount of forgiveness.  

 

Just looking for any feedback or perspective on the differences between the two.  Thanks!

[TLUBulldogGolf]

1 hour ago, manima1 said:

Can any of the testers compare the forgiveness differences between the TSi2 and TSi3?  

 

I MUCH prefer the TSi3 shape, but not enough to give up a tremendous amount of forgiveness.  

 

Just looking for any feedback or perspective on the differences between the two.  Thanks!

 

I haven't compared them head to head but I wouldn't call the TSi3 hard to hit at all. It seemed more forgiving than my 917D3. 

[prudy1006]

1 hour ago, manima1 said:

Can any of the testers compare the forgiveness differences between the TSi2 and TSi3?  

 

I MUCH prefer the TSi3 shape, but not enough to give up a tremendous amount of forgiveness.  

 

Just looking for any feedback or perspective on the differences between the two.  Thanks!

While I didn’t hit a ton of balls with the TSi3 during my fitting due to my low spin numbers, I wouldn’t say that the driver is unforgiving. With that said, in my rounds and range time the TSi2 has been a different level of forgiving on both low heel and high center.

 

I’ve been to the local top tracer range a few times to hit balls. In the picture below the purple circle is the TSi2, the light green is my previous driver. It was around 35* when these were hit.

[cota0429]

14 hours ago, oldhamer25 said:

Cota...pretty sure I am following you here but want to clarify.  Bare shaft with no adapter needs to be 43.5".  Once adapter is on, it will measure 44" from adapter tip to grip butt.  Then when head is attached you have a playing length of 45".  I know all previous titleist drivers played at 45" with a 44" shaft with adaptor.

Yep

[AtlantaGolf3]

For those of you who have been playing with the driver and the woods how is the face durability. More interested in the woods due to turf interaction. 
 

My new ts2’s hybrid’s face looks awful after a little practice on the range. 

My CC is a titleist facility and we get fresh balls on the range regularly. 
 

A little disappointed. 

[btyh]

10 hours ago, AtlantaGolf3 said:

For those of you who have been playing with the driver and the woods how is the face durability. More interested in the woods due to turf interaction. 
 

My new ts2’s hybrid’s face looks awful after a little practice on the range. 

My CC is a titleist facility and we get fresh balls on the range regularly. 
 

A little disappointed. 

You'll find that with any black coated clubs. Doesn't matter if balls are "fresh" if you hit behind the ball you'll get sand in between contact that will scar the face.... that's golf

[bogeypro]

Just got off trackman with the tsi3.  Last 3 shots from the day... not bad for a 44 yo with 108 mph swing.  Needless to say, I'm loving this driver!! 

 

[roxald]

Big thanks to all the testers that have contributed to this thread!

 

Your experiences and feedback are much appreciated!

 

Rox

 

 

[AtlantaGolf3]

10 hours ago, btyh said:

You'll find that with any black coated clubs. Doesn't matter if balls are "fresh" if you hit behind the ball you'll get sand in between contact that will scar the face.... that's golf

20 strikes. No more...

[btyh]

3 hours ago, AtlantaGolf3 said:

20 strikes. No more...

Definitely sandy where you were hitting. 

[Nixhex524]

23 hours ago, AtlantaGolf3 said:

20 strikes. No more...

 I bought the TSi2 3w and took it straight to PGA West a couple months ago.  First time I hit it was on the range there... after two balls it looked like I had been playing it for 6 months.  I was pretty bummed the face didn't hold up better but, that's what happens I guess.  Funny thing, I have a 917f2 that I also brought with me and this did not happen on the range with that club or my 915h.  

[bogeypro]

On 1/22/2021 at 6:39 PM, AtlantaGolf3 said:

20 strikes. No more...

No way.  Absolutely no way.  I know they will scratch up eventually, but that's not normal use.   I play 4-5 times a week and practice on a range that is over sanded.  I make sure to keep the club face clean and balls clean.  This is my 3 and 5 woods after several months.  

Edited January 24, 2021 by bogeypro
Correction

[AtlantaGolf3]

55 minutes ago, bogeypro said:

No way.  Absolutely no way.  I know they will scratch up eventually, but that's not normal use.   I play 4-5 times a week and practice on a range that is over sanded.  I make sure to keep the club face clean and balls clean.  This is my 3 and 5 woods after several months.  

Man. That looks brand new. Now I just feel bad. 

[bogeypro]

3 hours ago, AtlantaGolf3 said:

Man. That looks brand new. Now I just feel bad. 

Just make sure the face is clean and wipe the sand off the balls, if they are wet.  🤣

[ob1soccer]

Last Titleist driver i had was the 910, switched to Callaway after that but these review are encouraging to make me demo. Anyone hit the new hybrids yet?

[btyh]

7 hours ago, ob1soccer said:

Last Titleist driver i had was the 910, switched to Callaway after that but these review are encouraging to make me demo. Anyone hit the new hybrids yet?

The epic looks to beat out the tsi and sim2 thus year but the sim and tsi aren't far behind 

[ob1soccer]

either way we have alot of good drivers to try out

[TLUBulldogGolf]

On 1/22/2021 at 6:39 PM, AtlantaGolf3 said:

20 strikes. No more...

You’re going to wear the finish over time but if that’s after 20 strikes I would recommend cleaning off the range balls before hitting them.

[bogeypro]

Tsi3 fairway just followed me home from the golf shop yesterday... Hoping to get out today to see how compares to previous model.  

[ob1soccer]

1 hour ago, bogeypro said:

Tsi3 fairway just followed me home from the golf shop yesterday... Hoping to get out today to see how compares to previous model.  

how did it manage to get from the rack to your car?

[scottaz]

2 hours ago, bogeypro said:

Tsi3 fairway just followed me home from the golf shop yesterday... Hoping to get out today to see how compares to previous model.  

 

I've had the TSi3 16.5 for a bit and liked it so much I ordered the driver blind and also grabbed the TSi2 16.5 head.  I could happily play either. But I may go with the 2. Both are great off the tee but the 2 seems to be a bit more versatile

 

The TSi3 driver has been extremely impressive so far. Titleist is bringing it with this line.