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

[The Mad Bomber]

8 hours ago, ry1808 said:

 

Just wait for the TSi4...

2400-2500 is perfect. It keeps me on the planet and they'll pry that TSi3 out of my cold dead fingers lol.

[theadvocate_ivan]

On 1/26/2021 at 4:40 AM, Hookasaurus Rex said:

You are going to love it.  It should be appreciably more forgiving than the M2, imo.  I love the M2, sold the last of my M2 heads this past summer.  I find the TSi3 to be a perfect combo of forgiveness, spin, and distance.

 

Hi, can you do a comparison of your TSi3 and EFTD?  I remember you success with the latter in the past.  

 

Appreciate your thoughts!

[Hookasaurus Rex]

2 hours ago, theadvocate_ivan said:

 

Hi, can you do a comparison of your TSi3 and EFTD?  I remember you success with the latter in the past.  

 

Appreciate your thoughts!

Sure!  I’ve not played them side by side, but I still own the EFSZ TD and have rotated it in one time since getting the TSi3 a few months ago....  The TSi3 has the EFTD beat by miles in terms of sound and feel- that part isn’t close.  I’d say Spin is pretty similar- on the lower side but not ultra low. Distance also seems to be similar- both are a good clip longer for me than the Mav TD, which I have since sold.  The EFTD is pretty fade biased with the weight in the neutral position, while the TSi3 seems like a very neutral head with the weight in the middle position.  One thing I love about the EFTD is I can never remember actually losing anything left with that head, in any setting.  I have lost a few left with the TSi3 when my swing gets sloppy.  Overall forgiveness goes to the TSi3 by a bit- most everything seems to be straight or a slight cut with the TSi3.  I always seemed to lose a few way right every round with the EFTD.

Both great drivers, but I’m really liking the TSi3.  I’ve hit a bunch of the new stuff and I still like the TSi3 the best.  Also really like the TSi2 in 8*- mulling over purchasing one as well.  Hope that helps.

[Nixhex524]

Took the TSi2 out today in attempts to lock down a shaft, a Fuji Atmos TS blue 6x.  The shaft is great, but I am finding more success with the Aldila VS Proto 60x.  The combo just bombs it for me.  It's not quite as point and shoot as my PXG 0811 XF but confirming again, it is longer.  I keep finding places on the course with this driver that I have never hit to from the tee before and hoping some more time with it helps me really dial it in.

[theadvocate_ivan]

7 hours ago, Hookasaurus Rex said:

Sure!  I’ve not played them side by side, but I still own the EFSZ TD and have rotated it in one time since getting the TSi3 a few months ago....  The TSi3 has the EFTD beat by miles in terms of sound and feel- that part isn’t close.  I’d say Spin is pretty similar- on the lower side but not ultra low. Distance also seems to be similar- both are a good clip longer for me than the Mav TD, which I have since sold.  The EFTD is pretty fade biased with the weight in the neutral position, while the TSi3 seems like a very neutral head with the weight in the middle position.  One thing I love about the EFTD is I can never remember actually losing anything left with that head, in any setting.  I have lost a few left with the TSi3 when my swing gets sloppy.  Overall forgiveness goes to the TSi3 by a bit- most everything seems to be straight or a slight cut with the TSi3.  I always seemed to lose a few way right every round with the EFTD.

Both great drivers, but I’m really liking the TSi3.  I’ve hit a bunch of the new stuff and I still like the TSi3 the best.  Also really like the TSi2 in 8*- mulling over purchasing one as well.  Hope that helps.

Thank you for the very informative and detailed comparison of both drivers. I would agree with you on the feel and sound department of EFTD, nothing can get worse with it. But the performance is just incredible.

 

follow up question, which launches higher given both head have same loft?

[Hookasaurus Rex]

6 hours ago, theadvocate_ivan said:

Thank you for the very informative and detailed comparison of both drivers. I would agree with you on the feel and sound department of EFTD, nothing can get worse with it. But the performance is just incredible.

 

follow up question, which launches higher given both head have same loft?

Loft for loft , I’d say the triple diamond launches slightly lower.  I play the TD 10.5* at 9.5* and the TSi3 at 9* and the TD is slightly lower in launch to my eye, though pretty similar- try to play a mid height cut with both.  I’m not using the same shaft, though, so ymmv- XC and Ventus Blue in TSi 3 and Aldila Copperhead 60TX in TD.

[theadvocate_ivan]

48 minutes ago, Hookasaurus Rex said:

Loft for loft , I’d say the triple diamond launches slightly lower.  I play the TD 10.5* at 9.5* and the TSi3 at 9* and the TD is slightly lower in launch to my eye, though pretty similar- try to play a mid height cut with both.  I’m not using the same shaft, though, so ymmv- XC and Ventus Blue in TSi 3 and Aldila Copperhead 60TX in TD.

Thanks again for the comparison. I have the same loft in the TD, 10.5 down to 9.5 although with a Diamana DF in it. Curious why the pros play the ventus red with the TSi3. That gives me the impression it launches lower. But then again, they are pros and can manipulate the ball easily 😊

[Holy Moses]

Just posting here for the comments

[Hookasaurus Rex]

19 hours ago, theadvocate_ivan said:

Thanks again for the comparison. I have the same loft in the TD, 10.5 down to 9.5 although with a Diamana DF in it. Curious why the pros play the ventus red with the TSi3. That gives me the impression it launches lower. But then again, they are pros and can manipulate the ball easily 😊

I know some people feel the TSi3 launches relatively low, although I haven’t seen that. As far as the Pros go, those guys do what they do.  I mean Jimmy Walker is in an 8* TSi3 with a Ventus Black 10X shaft, lol.

[PT1911]

1 hour ago, Hookasaurus Rex said:

I know some people feel the TSi3 launches relatively low, although I haven’t seen that. As far as the Pros go, those guys do what they do.  I mean Jimmy Walker is in an 8* TSi3 with a Ventus Black 10X shaft, lol.

I agree. I was assuming it would launch real low as well, but after a fitting on a GCQuad I ended up in a 8* head.

 

I was getting 14* launch with 1900 spin with an 8* head and a Tensei AV White 65X. I haven’t been able to get on course yet, but if those numbers are real this thing will be a bomber.

[djhgolf]

On 2/6/2021 at 10:26 PM, theadvocate_ivan said:

Thank you for the very informative and detailed comparison of both drivers. I would agree with you on the feel and sound department of EFTD, nothing can get worse with it. But the performance is just incredible.

 

follow up question, which launches higher given both head have same loft?

How was your performance speed and distance of the TSI3 Vs the EFTD? I have mine 9 deg turned down to 8 with Accra TZ6 amd nothing has come close to it, even though the sound and feel at times is off putting.

[Brooks_Cupcake]

41 minutes ago, PT1911 said:

I agree. I was assuming it would launch real low as well, but after a fitting on a GCQuad I ended up in a 8* head.

 

I was getting 14* launch with 1900 spin with an 8* head and a Tensei AV White 65X. I haven’t been able to get on course yet, but if those numbers are real this thing will be a bomber.

Those are great for SIM numbers, but I still haven’t seen a pro go sub 2K on any fitting or any reported fitting numbers.

Even at 170-180+ ball speed most are between 2200 and 2600 spin.

That’s not to say it won’t work for you, but what I’ve found is the curvature is so much greater when you get sub 2200. 
Here’s an example of my on course speed yesterday, with the TSI3 10* and Ventus Black 6x tipped 0.5”, 45.25”.

I loved the minimal curvature with this combo
 

[jbole267]

14 minutes ago, Brooks Cupcake said:

Those are great for SIM numbers, but I still haven’t seen a pro go sub 2K on any fitting or any reported fitting numbers.

Even at 170-180+ ball speed most are between 2200 and 2600 spin.

That’s not to say it won’t work for you, but what I’ve found is the curvature is so much greater when you get sub 2200. 
Here’s an example of my on course speed yesterday, with the TSI3 10* and Ventus Black 6x tipped 0.5”, 45.25”.

I loved the minimal curvature with this combo
 

Flexxxxxxxxxxx .... frozen rope

[cota0429]

TSi3 was stolen from me.  By my son.  We put a Ventus Black in it.  It’s incredible for him.  He is coming from the SIM and this has been the best setup he’s ever had.  I’ve been comparing it with the Srixon X7.  While the Srixon is a great driver the TSi3 just comes off the face so hot.  Really have no complaints about the TSi3.  It’s just legit 

[ryan84]

20 hours ago, Brooks Cupcake said:

Those are great for SIM numbers, but I still haven’t seen a pro go sub 2K on any fitting or any reported fitting numbers.

Even at 170-180+ ball speed most are between 2200 and 2600 spin.

That’s not to say it won’t work for you, but what I’ve found is the curvature is so much greater when you get sub 2200. 
Here’s an example of my on course speed yesterday, with the TSI3 10* and Ventus Black 6x tipped 0.5”, 45.25”.

I loved the minimal curvature with this combo
 

What altitude are you at? I've never seen 165 ball speed get 290 carry but maybe I am not optimized like that.

[Fairways_and_Greens]

38 minutes ago, ryan84 said:

What altitude are you at? I've never seen 165 ball speed get 290 carry but maybe I am not optimized like that.

According to FlightScope's trajectory optimizer, almost 6,000 feet.

[Brooks_Cupcake]

46 minutes ago, Fairways_and_Greens said:

According to FlightScope's trajectory optimizer, almost 6,000 feet.

2100 feet. Which is what it is set at.

[theadvocate_ivan]

On 2/6/2021 at 12:00 PM, Hookasaurus Rex said:

Sure!  I’ve not played them side by side, but I still own the EFSZ TD and have rotated it in one time since getting the TSi3 a few months ago....  The TSi3 has the EFTD beat by miles in terms of sound and feel- that part isn’t close.  I’d say Spin is pretty similar- on the lower side but not ultra low. Distance also seems to be similar- both are a good clip longer for me than the Mav TD, which I have since sold.  The EFTD is pretty fade biased with the weight in the neutral position, while the TSi3 seems like a very neutral head with the weight in the middle position.  One thing I love about the EFTD is I can never remember actually losing anything left with that head, in any setting.  I have lost a few left with the TSi3 when my swing gets sloppy.  Overall forgiveness goes to the TSi3 by a bit- most everything seems to be straight or a slight cut with the TSi3.  I always seemed to lose a few way right every round with the EFTD.

Both great drivers, but I’m really liking the TSi3.  I’ve hit a bunch of the new stuff and I still like the TSi3 the best.  Also really like the TSi2 in 8*- mulling over purchasing one as well.  Hope that helps.

 

On 2/8/2021 at 12:40 AM, djhgolf said:

How was your performance speed and distance of the TSI3 Vs the EFTD? I have mine 9 deg turned down to 8 with Accra TZ6 amd nothing has come close to it, even though the sound and feel at times is off putting.

Ohh I have yet to try the TSi3, still deciding ok the loft but I think I’ll go with a 9* head

[btyh]

8 hours ago, ryan84 said:

What altitude are you at? I've never seen 165 ball speed get 290 carry but maybe I am not optimized like that.

I've always thought the same I'm close to the swing speed ball speed but my club angles to the ball limit me which means shorter distance. His club path angles are great to he's able to capitalize with doing so

[FIJI]

On 1/25/2021 at 2:26 PM, IL2AZ said:

Purchased a preowned Tsi3 9 degree with AV White 65 stiff shaft this weekend.  Was seeing 3+ mph more ballspeed than my 2016 M2 and a Sim Max which is the first time I have experienced an appreciable increase in years.  An added bonus is the look, sound and feel are second to none.  Hoping to get it out on the course this week and see if the preliminary gains are real.  

How did the launch compare to your 16 m2? I played the 9.5 in that and flight was just about perfect.

[IL2AZ]

14 minutes ago, FIJI said:

How did the launch compare to your 16 m2? I played the 9.5 in that and flight was just about perfect.

I played the M2 10.5 one click to lower and the 9 TSi3 in A1 and the launch was lower in the TSi3.

[FIJI]

10 minutes ago, IL2AZ said:

I played the M2 10.5 one click to lower and the 9 TSi3 in A1 and the launch was lower in the TSi3.

I suspected that the 10 is probably gonna be the loft I want in the TSi3 as I definitely wouldn’t want it any lower than the 16 m2. When I hit the TS3 9.5, it surprisingly launched higher than my 10* g400LST. I know I should hit both the 9 and the 10, but sometimes us golfers just want to buy things. 

[Nixhex524]

I have been experimenting with some other toys lately but I have a feeling the TSi2 is going to make it back in the back very soon.  Been working out some kinks in the swing and last range trip again showed the TSi2 carrying further than anything else.  Love the G410 LST but the Titleist has proven it can really drop some bombs.  Went back to the setup I was fit into and really started feeling it again....

[Bdck]

Tsi4 here.  8* head set in c1, so 7*.  Tensei white prototype 2.0 TX.

 

Finally got some time on a launch monitor: avg 181 ball speed, 15* launch, 2100 rpm.  I know the issue is my angle of attack, but gotta say I'm very impressed.  Getting over 180 ball speed on my gamer easy pull cut swing to take the snap hooks out of play has me VERY excited for this season.

[Leonard Washington]

12 hours ago, Bdck said:

Tsi4 here.  8* head set in c1, so 7*.  Tensei white prototype 2.0 TX.

 

Finally got some time on a launch monitor: avg 181 ball speed, 15* launch, 2100 rpm.  I know the issue is my angle of attack, but gotta say I'm very impressed.  Getting over 180 ball speed on my gamer easy pull cut swing to take the snap hooks out of play has me VERY excited for this season.

How long of a wait was there for the 2.0 TX? Placed an order last week and they are saying end of April for it. 

[Bdck]

26 minutes ago, Leonard Washington said:

How long of a wait was there for the 2.0 TX? Placed an order last week and they are saying end of April for it. 

Less than a week.  Ordered through TGW, shipped direct from titleist.  This was about 2 weeks ago fwiw.