Tour Titleist TSR2, TSR3 & TSR4 driver & TSR2, TSR2+ & TSR3 3 wood - 2022 Travelers

[Fpd]

Is anyone else confused with the titleist custom chart on the AD UB  and Grpahite Designs’s chart? Titleist chart had UB higher launching and higher spin than AD Di, but that seems opposite to what Graphite Design says. Titleist fitter I talked to last week also said UB is softer than DI. Not sure if he’s just going on the Titleist chart i referenced? Am i missing something here??

[JKJKJK]

For those who tried 1K Black shaft will this be more anti-left (hook if swung hard) vs. Ventus Blue?
I am still debating between Ventus TR Blue vs. Ventus Black to ease the left miss.

 

Usual Driver Data (w/ Ventus Blue 6S)

SS = 105

Launch = 15

Backspin = 2300 

Total Distance = 270 ~ 290

[PowerCobra98]

2 hours ago, GoTime said:

anyone with the TSR3 driver thinking about switching to the TSR4?

 

Yup.  Just did that.  I'm getting along much better with the TSR4 and it's not a model that's targeted to me at all.   I struggled with TSR3 and I don't really know why.  Played TSi3 for the past year and loved it. 

[Lemonde]

4 hours ago, ezpz said:

Barely cracking top 100 on golfwrx though.

This is so good. 

[clamberto]

14 minutes ago, Fpd said:

Is anyone else confused with the titleist custom chart on the AD UB  and Grpahite Designs’s chart? Titleist chart had UB higher launching and higher spin than AD Di, but that seems opposite to what Graphite Design says. Titleist fitter I talked to last week also said UB is softer than DI. Not sure if he’s just going on the Titleist chart i referenced? Am i missing something here??

I've played a DI for about a decade and UB for the past year.  Feel is subjective, but for me UB plays noticeably more stout than DI.

[eric61]

25 minutes ago, Fpd said:

Is anyone else confused with the titleist custom chart on the AD UB  and Grpahite Designs’s chart? Titleist chart had UB higher launching and higher spin than AD Di, but that seems opposite to what Graphite Design says. Titleist fitter I talked to last week also said UB is softer than DI. Not sure if he’s just going on the Titleist chart i referenced? Am i missing something here??

 

7 minutes ago, clamberto said:

I've played a DI for about a decade and UB for the past year.  Feel is subjective, but for me UB plays noticeably more stout than DI.

Totally agree. There’s no question the UB in the same weight and flex is stouter than the DI. I have both in the bag now. UB basically feels like a tighter DI.

[Hookasaurus Rex]

9 hours ago, MerryTex said:

[My2Dogs]

MY TSR3 9* arrived today and paired it with the Ventus TR a black.  Will also test it with an AutoFlex as well.

 

didn’t get to ever hit the TSR2 and thought about ordering an 8* head and trying the AutoFlex in that as well.  Can’t wait to test this bad boy out tomorrow.  Love the TSi3 so I hope the love continues to the new TR line. 

Edited September 29, 2022 by My2Dogs

[TomBomb51]

7 hours ago, JKJKJK said:

For those who tried 1K Black shaft will this be more anti-left (hook if swung hard) vs. Ventus Blue?
I am still debating between Ventus TR Blue vs. Ventus Black to ease the left miss.

 

Usual Driver Data (w/ Ventus Blue 6S)

SS = 105

Launch = 15

Backspin = 2300 

Total Distance = 270 ~ 290

I swung hard at one (1k Black 65 stiff) and it hooked harder and faster than I've ever seen one hook.

[storm319]

10 hours ago, AlohaPineapple said:

 

that is odd, interesting you found it to be more stout, the tensei 1k black specs would suggest you might overpower a S with a swing of 108-110: https://www.mca-golf.com/sites/default/files/spec-pdf/MCA-MCA_SpecSheet-2022-TENSEI-1K-Black-Wood-v1.6.pdf

Fitting guidelines solely based on swing speed are an oversimplification that is not particularly helpful. Someone with a high swing speed but smooth transition/early-moderate release may fit better into a lower flex.

 

Also, comparing flexes across models let alone different companies is a pointless endeavor as there is no industry standard for measuring flex and the fact that most OEM flex designations are based solely on butt frequency ranges that do not necessarily take the rest of the shaft into account (especially for composite shafts that are less linear than steel).

[awtryau89]

10 hours ago, JKJKJK said:

For those who tried 1K Black shaft will this be more anti-left (hook if swung hard) vs. Ventus Blue?
I am still debating between Ventus TR Blue vs. Ventus Black to ease the left miss.

 

Usual Driver Data (w/ Ventus Blue 6S)

SS = 105

Launch = 15

Backspin = 2300 

Total Distance = 270 ~ 290

Not really anti left but definitely more linear feeling to me. Depends on how you react to the feel IMO. 

 

7 minutes ago, storm319 said:

Fitting guidelines solely based on swing speed are an oversimplification that is not particularly helpful. Someone with a high swing speed but smooth transition/early-moderate release may fit better into a lower flex.

 

Also, comparing flexes across models let alone different companies is a pointless endeavor as there is no industry standard for measuring flex and the fact that most OEM flex designations are based solely on butt frequency ranges that do not necessarily take the rest of the shaft into account (especially for composite shafts that are less linear than steel).

Definitely agree here. I swing in that 105-108 range. I payed Ventus Black X in everything last year without any issues. Ultimately after going through fittings where they looked at my transition on my best swings, I learned I can easily drop down to a stiff and gain better overall numbers and distance with a smooth transition and the "hit" at the bottom of the arc. Its the bad transition swings that the X always protected against. The last fitting asked me if I wanted a shaft to maximize my swing or  one that tries to eliminate my bad misses. Not always the case for everyone but definitely in my position. I have a playing partner that can get it up in the 115 range easily. He has always swung stiff shafts and is a scratch golfer. Smooth transition and when I handed him my X shafts he hates them. 

[TomBomb51]

28 minutes ago, storm319 said:

Fitting guidelines solely based on swing speed are an oversimplification that is not particularly helpful. Someone with a high swing speed but smooth transition/early-moderate release may fit better into a lower flex.

 

Also, comparing flexes across models let alone different companies is a pointless endeavor as there is no industry standard for measuring flex and the fact that most OEM flex designations are based solely on butt frequency ranges that do not necessarily take the rest of the shaft into account (especially for composite shafts that are less linear than steel).

This. So much this. Those guidelines saying swing speed should be "this" flex is total BS

 

I would say I am mid swing speed? 108ish... but an AD DI in X flex feels so much smoother to me than a Tensei 1k Black in stiff. I have a moderate tempo and smooth transition.

[VanTheMan0519]

Anyone have updates who purchased the discounted TSi3 woods from PGATSS with the upgraded UB or Ventus shafts for $299?

[Wonderboy]

11 hours ago, Fpd said:

Is anyone else confused with the titleist custom chart on the AD UB  and Grpahite Designs’s chart? Titleist chart had UB higher launching and higher spin than AD Di, but that seems opposite to what Graphite Design says. Titleist fitter I talked to last week also said UB is softer than DI. Not sure if he’s just going on the Titleist chart i referenced? Am i missing something here??

Graphite Design has the profile of the UB a little more firm than the DI according to their specs and the UB is a lower launching shaft vs the DI.  But how it feels and plays and feels may be subjective.  They are both great shafts.

[Albatross Dreamer]

42 minutes ago, awtryau89 said:

Not really anti left but definitely more linear feeling to me. Depends on how you react to the feel IMO. 

 

Definitely agree here. I swing in that 105-108 range. I payed Ventus Black X in everything last year without any issues. Ultimately after going through fittings where they looked at my transition on my best swings, I learned I can easily drop down to a stiff and gain better overall numbers and distance with a smooth transition and the "hit" at the bottom of the arc. Its the bad transition swings that the X always protected against. The last fitting asked me if I wanted a shaft to maximize my swing or  one that tries to eliminate my bad misses. Not always the case for everyone but definitely in my position. I have a playing partner that can get it up in the 115 range easily. He has always swung stiff shafts and is a scratch golfer. Smooth transition and when I handed him my X shafts he hates them. 

Agreed. I'm basically the same swing speed as you and have hit both the Tensei AV white and Ventus Black in X and haven't had issues with either. However the Tensei 1K black felt like a board to me. I think the characteristics can help get us in the ballpark, from there just have to hit them.

[TomBomb51]

2 minutes ago, Albatross Dreamer said:

Agreed. I'm basically the same swing speed as you and have hit both the Tensei AV white and Ventus Black in X and haven't had issues with either. However the Tensei 1K black felt like a board to me. I think the characteristics can help get us in the ballpark, from there just have to hit them.

Also in 105-108 and I am glad you said the same thing I have been saying about the 1k black.

[getair23]

13 hours ago, GoTime said:

anyone with the TSR3 driver thinking about switching to the TSR4?

TSr3 and TSr4 with the heavy weight back (3.5 setup per Titleist) were very similar for me directionally and spin.  Went with the 4 based on looks and ego.  Good strikes with the TSr4 were longer for me.  

[nickosbad]

11 hours ago, JKJKJK said:

For those who tried 1K Black shaft will this be more anti-left (hook if swung hard) vs. Ventus Blue?
I am still debating between Ventus TR Blue vs. Ventus Black to ease the left miss.

 

Usual Driver Data (w/ Ventus Blue 6S)

SS = 105

Launch = 15

Backspin = 2300 

Total Distance = 270 ~ 290

My stats are very similar to yours (not inflated as some are on here) and I found the 1K to be great, I find it easy to turn over the driver but this one seemed to be easier to keep on line - ordered a TSR3 9’ 1K Stiff

 

But….try it for yourself first and see

[getair23]

12 hours ago, clamberto said:

Autoflex says "hold my beer".

I feel like Autoflex is more likely to ask me to hold its White Claw.

[RacineBoxer]

14 hours ago, metaldog said:

cherry picked a better strike, but finally dialing in my tsr2

 

 
 

 
 

 

That looks like an awesome strike! What would cause the smash to not be higher, looks like you buttoned it with an almost perfectly square clubface (slightly closed)? Just curious. 

[LongStaff]

1 hour ago, VanTheMan0519 said:

Anyone have updates who purchased the discounted TSi3 woods from PGATSS with the upgraded UB or Ventus shafts for $299?

No progress on my order yet. Still says order processing with no tracking available. Ordered the tsi3 18 with ventus red Velocore 7x

[TomBomb51]

13 hours ago, NZ315 said:

Got a TSR3 10* coming my way with the black 1k Xflex. Pretty much fit myself with what I know I like. Hope it to be here next week. 

I just walked into Dustin's and he had one. Same with Dick's, they had a bunch ready to go. They let me and a friend hack away for 45 minutes.

[Carolina Golfer 2]

On 9/27/2022 at 3:15 PM, jwo said:

Placed my TSR2 order with DD on 9/8. Haven’t heard a word. All stock specs Tensei AV Blue 

I ordered a TSR3 with the same shaft directly with Titleist (though our online dealer portal) on 9/9 and it shipped yesterday and should be here Tuesday. 

[AlohaPineapple]

42 minutes ago, Carolina Golfer 2 said:

I ordered a TSR3 with the same shaft directly with Titleist (though our online dealer portal) on 9/9 and it shipped yesterday and should be here Tuesday. 

shipping times seem to be all over the place.  a buddy and i ordered TSR3 from PGASS on 9/8, mine with tensei black and his tensei blue.  he received his on 9/20 and I got mine 9/27

[buckeyefl]

3 hours ago, getair23 said:

TSr3 and TSr4 with the heavy weight back (3.5 setup per Titleist) were very similar for me directionally and spin.  Went with the 4 based on looks and ego.  Good strikes with the TSr4 were longer for me.  

 

Thats good to hear

[north_east_pro]

Purchased a TSR2 to replace my TS2 after a good fitting session. Saw exceptional gains so had no hesitation putting in the order. Fit for the 9 degree head turned down an additional 0.75 degree with a Hzrdus Black 4G 6.0 60g shaft.

 

Only took six working days to receive it in hand. (United Kingdom).

[OptomMN]

1 hour ago, Carolina Golfer 2 said:

I ordered a TSR3 with the same shaft directly with Titleist (though our online dealer portal) on 9/9 and it shipped yesterday and should be here Tuesday. 

I ordered a TSR2 with a Tensei Blue shaft (all stock) from DD on 9/22.  I got a shipping notice from Titleist 9/23 and received the club 9/27.  Very impressed with everything!

[Carolina Golfer 2]

1 minute ago, OptomMN said:

I ordered a TSR2 with a Tensei Blue shaft (all stock) from DD on 9/22.  I got a shipping notice from Titleist 9/23 and received the club 9/27.  Very impressed with everything!

Cool..Yeah, I don't know why my 3 got delayed for a couple weeks.  But no problem, as a True WRX'er I had a 2 already in hand to keep me occuiped 🙂

[SaVo_]

4 hours ago, VanTheMan0519 said:

Anyone have updates who purchased the discounted TSi3 woods from PGATSS with the upgraded UB or Ventus shafts for $299?

 

2 hours ago, LongStaff said:

No progress on my order yet. Still says order processing with no tracking available. Ordered the tsi3 18 with ventus red Velocore 7x

Same. Ordered tsi3 16.5 Ventus Red, no updates or nothing yet 

[OptomMN]

1 minute ago, Carolina Golfer 2 said:

Cool..Yeah, I don't know why my 3 got delayed for a couple weeks.  But no problem, as a True WRX'er I had a 2 already in hand to keep me occuiped 🙂

I was shocked that I received mine so quickly based on what I've been reading.  Awesome that you already had the 2.  They are both great!