Titleist 913 Drivers! D2 & D3 Models w/ headcovers- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW & PICS!

[mdb0103]

I have a 910 shaft I plan on using until it breaks, so all of you out there need to put your D3 heads only on the BST so I can put this thing to good use!

[CrushSticks]

Some of the things I read on these posts drive me crazy. I'm new to GolfWRX, but I would hope all you naysayers don't really think they slapped some paint on a 910 and called it a day. Years of R&D, testing, math and geometry go into designing these clubs, and what you see on the outside isnt everything.

[mdb0103]

[quote name='CrushSticks' timestamp='1344265939' post='5415960']
Some of the things I read on these posts drive me crazy. I'm new to GolfWRX, but I would hope all you naysayers don't really think they slapped some paint on a 910 and called it a day. Years of R&D, testing, math and geometry go into designing these clubs, and what you see on the outside isnt everything.
[/quote]

You may be new, but you catch on quick. If it's not radically different LOOKING, everyone assumes its a new paint job.

[Vian]

Bottom line, Nov can't come soon enough..
Where do I send my money?

[andef]

[quote name='CrushSticks' timestamp='1344265939' post='5415960']
Some of the things I read on these posts drive me crazy. I'm new to GolfWRX, but I would hope all you naysayers don't really think they slapped some paint on a 910 and called it a day. Years of R&D, testing, math and geometry go into designing these clubs, and what you see on the outside isnt everything.
[/quote]

Welcome to WRX! Great post, I couldn't agree more.
I bet a bunch of the people who make those posts are looking for a reason to justify keeping their 910 and not 'upgrading' to the newer model. Unfortunately, until people get to hit the clubs, the only thing they can comment on is looks, and the 910 and 913 look rather similar.

[cdeez]

any word on whether or not they will sell the 913 heads without shafts?

and why retool the Fairway adapter when it is the same as the driver and i would really like to slap my 8z08 into a 913 fairway and not have to deal with another adapter. I completely understand the retool of the hybrid adapter but a little confused as to why the fairway really needs to be much smaller.

[andef]

[quote name='cdeez' timestamp='1344310192' post='5420914']
any word on whether or not they will sell the 913 heads without shafts?

and why retool the Fairway adapter when it is the same as the driver and i would really like to slap my 8z08 into a 913 fairway and not have to deal with another adapter. I completely understand the retool of the hybrid adapter but a little confused as to why the fairway really needs to be much smaller.
[/quote]

There was a thread on Team Titleist about this, and Cathi replied that the 913 will not offered as 'head only'. I believe they're coming up with a program to let you switch out adapters for a small fee, which should apply to the F and H.
Not offering the head alone is a weak move, but no different to TM's strategy.

[Yellow Jacket]

[quote name='andef' timestamp='1344499536' post='5435316']
[quote name='cdeez' timestamp='1344310192' post='5420914']
any word on whether or not they will sell the 913 heads without shafts?

and why retool the Fairway adapter when it is the same as the driver and i would really like to slap my 8z08 into a 913 fairway and not have to deal with another adapter. I completely understand the retool of the hybrid adapter but a little confused as to why the fairway really needs to be much smaller.
[/quote]

There was a thread on Team Titleist about this, and Cathi replied that the 913 will not offered as 'head only'. I believe they're coming up with a program to let you switch out adapters for a small fee, which should apply to the F and H.
Not offering the head alone is a weak move, but no different to TM's strategy.
[/quote]
Most people are ignoring the role of the shaft supplier. Titleist may be obligated to sell shafts with all their heads lest they lose their discount from the supplier.

[cmusic]

[quote name='Yellow Jacket' timestamp='1344505848' post='5435420']
[quote name='andef' timestamp='1344499536' post='5435316']
[quote name='cdeez' timestamp='1344310192' post='5420914']
any word on whether or not they will sell the 913 heads without shafts?

and why retool the Fairway adapter when it is the same as the driver and i would really like to slap my 8z08 into a 913 fairway and not have to deal with another adapter. I completely understand the retool of the hybrid adapter but a little confused as to why the fairway really needs to be much smaller.
[/quote]

There was a thread on Team Titleist about this, and Cathi replied that the 913 will not offered as 'head only'. I believe they're coming up with a program to let you switch out adapters for a small fee, which should apply to the F and H.
Not offering the head alone is a weak move, but no different to TM's strategy.
[/quote]
Most people are ignoring the role of the shaft supplier. Titleist may be obligated to sell shafts with all their heads lest they lose their discount from the supplier.
[/quote]

The shop where I bought my 910D2 "prices" the heads separate from the shaft, but you have to buy a shaft with the head. However, they are a Titleist Regional Fitting Center and they stock almost every special order shaft in the 910 lineup.

[andef]

[quote name='Yellow Jacket' timestamp='1344505848' post='5435420']
[quote name='andef' timestamp='1344499536' post='5435316']
[quote name='cdeez' timestamp='1344310192' post='5420914']
any word on whether or not they will sell the 913 heads without shafts?

and why retool the Fairway adapter when it is the same as the driver and i would really like to slap my 8z08 into a 913 fairway and not have to deal with another adapter. I completely understand the retool of the hybrid adapter but a little confused as to why the fairway really needs to be much smaller.
[/quote]

There was a thread on Team Titleist about this, and Cathi replied that the 913 will not offered as 'head only'. I believe they're coming up with a program to let you switch out adapters for a small fee, which should apply to the F and H.
Not offering the head alone is a weak move, but no different to TM's strategy.
[/quote]
Most people are ignoring the role of the shaft supplier. Titleist may be obligated to sell shafts with all their heads lest they lose their discount from the supplier.
[/quote]

That could be the case. Mine wasn't criticism, as I don't have a 910 to 'upgrade', but it does make it more expensive for those who do.

[JR Van]

[quote name='CrushSticks' timestamp='1344265939' post='5415960']
Some of the things I read on these posts drive me crazy. I'm new to GolfWRX, but I would hope all you naysayers don't really think they slapped some paint on a 910 and called it a day. Years of R&D, testing, math and geometry go into designing these clubs, and what you see on the outside isnt everything.
[/quote]

+1 !!

[ohioguy]

To clarify about the shafts available, this is what Cathi on Team Titleist said

"The new shafts we will be offering are the:
+White 72, +Blue62, RIP Alpha 60, RIP Phenom 70 and the Bassara W. All shafts, except the W will be original OEM shafts.
The new plus shafts have better feel with torque to flex matching so they will have bend profiles similar to the Ahina 70 and Kai'li 60 with torque and feel more similar to the original White board and Blue board. These are new shafts that Mitsubishi has introduced on Tour earlier this summer and players such as Kyle Stanley, Bud Cauley and others have already put them in play."

[Yellow Jacket]

[quote name='ohioguy' timestamp='1344708780' post='5450500']
To clarify about the shafts available, this is what Cathi on Team Titleist said

"The new shafts we will be offering are the:
+White 72, +Blue62, RIP Alpha 60, RIP Phenom 70 and the Bassara W. All shafts, except the W will be original OEM shafts.
The new plus shafts have better feel with torque to flex matching so they will have bend profiles similar to the Ahina 70 and Kai'li 60 with torque and feel more similar to the original White board and Blue board. These are new shafts that Mitsubishi has introduced on Tour earlier this summer and players such as Kyle Stanley, Bud Cauley and others have already put them in play."
[/quote]
How long until people start whining that their MRC +White has too high a torque rating?

[agolfer4him]

does anyone know if the 910 surfeit shafts will still fit into the 913s or will it be a different tip?

[acquadiice]

if these come with real deal shafts, will they still MSRP the same?

[sung1018]

[quote name='acquadiice' timestamp='1344865062' post='5460558']
if these come with real deal shafts, will they still MSRP the same?
[/quote]
what will be the retail price when released? was 910 sold at msrp when released? i am hoping some discount or at least $400.

[Arpeggi]

Im hoping these stay at $399. But it's possible that they will be $449.

[JJensen]

I NEED A 8.5* 913D3 +White Stiff!!! These sound like they will be a step up from the 910, maybe a step like 905S to 905R?

[Arpeggi]

D2 +Blue stiff for me!

[tlee44]

Looks nice but the graphics on the face is a bit too much I think...

[ohioguy]

I'll be ordering a 8.5* d3 +white stiff -1"

[256ctf]

913d2 9.5 +white 44"

[emfish11]

I hit it yesterday...and it feels a lot better than the 910 to me. There was a big difference in spin and the ball rolled forever compared to my 910. I fell in love with club.

[OspreyCI]

[quote name='emfish11' timestamp='1345124292' post='5482040']
I hit it yesterday...and it feels a lot better than the 910 to me. There was a big difference in spin and the ball rolled forever compared to my 910. I fell in love with club.
[/quote] Did you hit it side by side with the 910? Any LM numbers to compare or just visual spin difference?

[ohioguy]

Any idea when these will start shipping out? I know that they won't be available for purchase until November but don't stores usually get the clubs in a month or so before you can actually buy them?

[ohioguy]

Super excited for this driver.

[Lesmond]

[quote name='ohioguy' timestamp='1345136679' post='5483256']
Any idea when these will start shipping out? I know that they won't be available for purchase until November but don't stores usually get the clubs in a month or so before you can actually buy them?
[/quote]

maybe they'll get them like in October, but probably cant sell them till a specific date in November?

Will the price be the same as a new 910D? I know titleist stuff hardly goes on sale

[JR Van]

[quote name='Lesmond' timestamp='1345272358' post='5493360']
[quote name='ohioguy' timestamp='1345136679' post='5483256']
Any idea when these will start shipping out? I know that they won't be available for purchase until November but don't stores usually get the clubs in a month or so before you can actually buy them?
[/quote]

maybe they'll get them like in October, but probably cant sell them till a specific date in November?

Will the price be the same as a new 910D? I know titleist stuff hardly goes on sale
[/quote]

Thats true...prolly why theres still a new 909 driver at my proshop .lol They have a discount now, but I think it's a lil late???

[stk123]

[quote name='agolfer4him' timestamp='1344816012' post='5457594']
does anyone know if the 910 surfeit shafts will still fit into the 913s or will it be a different tip?
[/quote]

It sounds like the driver tip will be the same, but the fairways and hybrids will change.

[stk123]

[quote name='emfish11' timestamp='1345124292' post='5482040']
I hit it yesterday...and it feels a lot better than the 910 to me. There was a big difference in spin and the ball rolled forever compared to my 910. I fell in love with club.
[/quote]

I assume you mean a lot lower spin vs. 910. How about launch angle? I have a 910 D3 at 7.75* with a low launch/low spin Project X and I still hit the ball way to high with too much spin (and only about 108 SS).

I really liked the 910, but only if it launched lower and had a lot less spin. Do you think 913 will deliver this, with the same playability?