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Titleist GTS drivers add speed, stability, and a new adjustability

admin — Sun, 31 May 2026 02:04:19 +0000

Titleist’s new GTS drivers use a thermoform polymer body to boost performance in three models that each have new levels of adjustability.

Gear: Titleist GTS2, GTS3 and GTS4 drivers

Price: $699 each with Project X Titan, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue, or Tensei CK White shaft and Titleist Universal 360 grip.

Available: May 13 (Fittings), June 11 (In Stores)

Who it’s for: Golfers who want more speed and distance, with greater adjustability and improved stability across the board.

What you should know: The Titleist GTS drivers replace nearly 60 percent of the head’s surface area with a thermoform polymer body, freeing up enough discretionary weight to boost speed, stability and adjustability.

The Deep Dive: Eight years is a long time to wait for a driver, but it’s roughly how long it took Titleist to go from discovering the thermoform polymer material (TPM) that is at the heart of the GTS family to actually manufacturing a driver built around it, at scale, to the brand’s standards. The GT drivers, launched in 2024, were a meaningful advancement over the TSi drivers, but they were also a proof of concept for TPM. It was the first time Titleist used the material in a driver, designing the crown that wrapped into the heel and toe areas with it. With the GTS, the concepts Titleist envisioned nearly a decade ago have been fully realized.

The “S” in GTS stands for speed, but it could also stand for stability even though those two things tend to fight each other in driver design. The GTS addresses that challenge by replacing the entire rear portion of the head, not just the crown, with its proprietary polymer.

The GT used 13 grams of TPM in the crown, but the GTS uses 26 in the crown sides and sole. In all, it’s nearly 60 percent of the head’s surface area, but accounts for only 13 percent of its mass. Using TPM instead of titanium frees up 27 to 30 grams of discretionary weight per model.

That reclaimed mass gets redistributed low and forward for ball speed, and in the back for a higher moment of inertia (MOI). The stainless steel housing that holds the back weight in every GTS model is also a concentrated mass element.

The aerodynamic head shapes benefit from the same construction because the lighter body panels allowed Titleist to raise the rear of the club higher, reducing drag in ways that weren’t previously possible, without elevated the CG location.

The face has been updated as well. Speed Ring, which was introduced in the GT drivers, still stiffens the perimeter of the hitting area to allow more deflection at center, but the top of the inner-facing ring is now open at the top, like horseshoe, to enhance performance on high strikes.

Titleist GTS2

The GTS2 is a 460cc head with the 16-position SureFit hosel that is available in 8, 9, 10 and 11-degree models for right- and left-handed players.

The most stable of the three models, it comes standard with a flat 11-gram weight in the forward port and a 5-gram weight in the back. That will confuse some people. Previous “2” models used a single rear weight to maximize MOI. Here, the heavier weight is up front.

Why? In past titanium builds, there was an internal mass pad forward in the sole, but in the GTS2, that pad is gone. The concentrated 11-gram weight in the front reproduces the CG position of the GT2 without the pad, while the rear weight boosts the MOI. The net result is same CG as before, with significantly higher stability.

Swap the weights — heavy to the back, light to the front — and CG shifts 2.5 millimeters rearward while MOI climbs, providing even more resistance to twisting on off-center hits, more spin and a higher launch angle without a reduction in ball-speed.

Titleist GTS3

The GTS3 is a 460cc head with the SureFit hosel, available in the same loft options as the GTS2. It retains its five-position front track that comes standard with an 8-gram weight to allow players and fitters to create a draw and fade bias.

What’s new is the 5-gram flat weight in the back, which is something the “3” drivers have never had. In stock configuration it delivers more speed from aerodynamics and the updated face, plus more stable from the elevated MOI.

Move the heavier weight to the back, and CG shifts rearward by 2 millimeters, adding 150 to 200 RPMs of spin, a higher launch angle and more stability.

Titleist GTS4

Titleist’s “4” drivers have always been low-spin options and niche products. While the GT4 was a 430cc head and less unforgiving, the GTS4 is 460cc and has a shallower profile.

While the size has been increased, the most interesting new feature of the GTS4 is the addition of directional adjustability for the first time. The GTS4 comes standard with an 8-gram weight on a five-position front track, plus a 5-gram rear flat weight. No “4” model has ever offered heel-to-toe CG movement. For players who need spin reduction, but who also need shot-shape control, it’s a genuine unlock.

The GTS4 is available in 8, 9 and 10-degree models with the SureFit hosel.

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Inside my Titleist GTS fitting with master fitter Lucas Bro

admin — Sat, 16 May 2026 13:45:59 +0000

I walked into the Titleist Performance Institute in Oceanside with a driver I absolutely love. I didn’t want or need anything from the session, which put the pressure squarely on Titleist Master Fitter and dear friend Lucas Bro to find more meat on the bone when I was already completely dialed. My goal wasn’t just chasing raw ball speed; it was about finding pure on-course comfort, stability and a window that allows me to stand on the tee box and just send it with total freedom.

What I walked in with has been well documented. I am playing a TaylorMade Qi4D (9@8.5) that is draw biased, has one miss and provides incredible launch numbers (162 mph, 12 launch, 2400RPM spin). I’ve used it in tournaments, drove it better than I have in years and most importantly, I TRUST IT.

At this point in th game, that word “trust” is HUGE.

The Fitting

Lucas started by breaking down the serious engineering behind the new GTS line. He showed me the thermoformed body, which is essentially split-mass technology that puts all the weight on the extreme fringes of the head. It gives you six independent center of gravity locations per loft to play with, allowing you to manipulate spin by up to 1,000 RPM.

We started with the GTS4 head with the weight slammed forward to look at the low-spin option. I immediately gravitated toward the look at address, and the ball flight was a piercing, heavy bullet. But when Lucas flipped me into GTS2 with the weight all the way to show me the variance, it actually slowed me down. My clubhead speed dropped because I could feel the head trying to square itself up, forcing me to fight my natural release pattern. It’s the perfect example of why getting fit matters.

Titleist GTS4 Custom Driver

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From there, we migrated over to the GTS3, and the numbers started getting staggering. I was seeing ball speeds jump up to 163 and 164 mph, which at 49 and in the morning climate in Oceanside, Calif., ain’t too shabby. Although I saw some higher ball speeds with the GTS3, my center face contact (i.e. hitting it out of the optimized part of the face) wasn’t there as much as I’d like, and that aspect these days is enough to spin me off. Honestly from a numbers standpoint GTS3 was a tick better than GTS4, and what really blew my hair back was the forgiveness on off-center hits. I caught a couple of toe-bangers that usually lose three to five miles an hour and tumble into the abyss — but the GTS face technology held its own. I actually gained ball speed on a high-toe mishit, clocking 162.5 mph because of how they structured the face topology.

There was just something about GTS4

Over the course of the fitting, my feels and most importantly my eye, kept drifting back to the GTS4, and in the end it was the best setup for me. There is something to be said for optics and how they can impact how you react to a club. The GTS4 sits extremely square to my eye and I feel comfortable drawing it, while the GTS3, although faster overall, has a slightly open look to it in a neutral setting, which for me means I have to work a bit harder to turn it over and keep it from going out to the right. The right miss is the bane of my existence.

To lock in the final build, we played with the SureFit hosel, ultimately taking an 8-degree head and kicking it up to the D3 setting to get 8.75 degrees of loft and an upright lie angle. We also threw a heavier weight into the head because I have a lot of moving parts in my swing and need to feel the club throughout the transition. Getting it to a D4 swing weight only helped to ensure my path consistency which ultimately won the day vs my gamer.

In the end, this fitting wasn’t about a magical distance explosion; it was a victory of subtleties. The GTS gave me a remarkably consistent peak height and a tighter standard deviation, but more importantly, it lowered the physical tax of my swing. This setup requires far less manual manipulation from me to find the fairway.

On the golf course, that means a bad swing turns into a playable miss instead of a scorecard-killing double bogey. I’ll take it. 10/10 Titleist, no further notes.

Final Numbers:

Swing Speed: 109.2
Speed: 162.8 MPH
Launch: 12.7
Spin: 2301RPM

Final Spec:

GTS4 8@8.75 (D3 Surfeit)
45 inches
D4
Fujikura Ventus Black Velo+ 6X (Tipped .5)
Golf Pride Tour Velvet 58R (2 DBL Sides, Logo Down)

Fujikura Ventus Black Wood Shaft (Velocore+)

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Wyndham Clark Masters golf equipment from TaylorMade, Titleist, Ping

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:03:59 +0000

See the complete list of golf equipment Wyndham Clark is using at the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Here’s the complete list of the golf equipment Wyndham Clark is using at the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, where he shot 4-under 68 to make a big move up the leaderboard on Friday.

DRIVER: TaylorMade Qi4D (10.5 degrees), with Project X Titan Black 70 TX shaft – SHOP NOW

FAIRWAY WOODS: TaylorMade Qi4D Tour (15 degrees), with Project X Titan Black 80 TX shaft, Ping G440 Max (19 degrees), with Project X HZRDUS TX shaft – SHOP NOW

IRONS: Titleist T200 (4-5), T100 (6-9), with True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 shafts – SHOP NOW

WEDGES: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (46 degrees), with True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 shaft, (52, 56, 60 degrees), with True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 shafts – SHOP NOW

PUTTER: Ping Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue – SHOP NOW

BALL: Titleist Pro V1x – SHOP NOW

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New Titleist drivers debuting at 2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:57:56 +0000

While the brand is not providing details, Titleist is making its next-generation drivers available to pros for the first time this week.

Historically, Titleist has introduced new metalwoods and irons to the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and LPGA Tour in May or June, but the timeline in 2026 has moved up. The yet-to-be-released GTS2, GTS3 and GTS4 drivers are expected to appear this week.

While Titleist has not released official details about the clubs, based on past product cycles and what can be seen so far, there are some things we know and others we can reasonably infer.

Start with the name: GTS. In 2018, Titleist launched the TS Series, which stood for “Titleist Speed.” The TSi and TSR lines followed before the GT drivers debuted in 2024. GT stands for “Generational Technology,” a reference to the matrix polymer crown introduced in that line. Adding an “S” to GT suggests Titleist may be emphasizing speed within the GT platform.

Titleist GTS2

Drivers with a “2” designation have historically prioritized stability, as seen with the GT2. The images show two weights in the GTS2: an 11-gram weight positioned toward the front of the sole and another weight in the back.

That marks a shift from previous “2” models, which typically featured a single rear weight designed to pull the center of gravity (CG) back to increase stability. The GT2, for example, came standard with a 9-gram back weight. With two weights, the GTS2 could give players and fitters more control over stability, launch angle and spin.

Drivers in this category have traditionally been 460 cubic centimeters in volume, and there is no indication the GTS2 will be smaller. It also appears to feature Titleist’s SureFit adjustable hosel.

Titleist GTS3

Drivers with a “3” designation, like the GT3, have been built to offer left-to-right adjustability. The GTS3 appears to follow that pattern, with a five-position movable weight in the forward section of the sole. The GT3 came standard with an 8-gram weight in that track.

What’s new is what appears to be an additional weight in the back of the head, similar to the GTS2. That could provide added control over launch and spin while also increasing stability and moment of inertia (MOI).

Titleist GTS4

Drivers with a “4” designation, such as the GT4, have traditionally been the low-spin options in the lineup. The GTS4 appears to maintain a forward-and-back weighting structure, but introduces a new wrinkle: the front sole weight seems to be adjustable across five positions to create neutral, draw or fade bias, similar to the GTS3.

The GT4 featured an 11-gram and 3-gram weight to fine-tune launch and spin. The GTS4 appears to build on that concept by adding directional adjustability.

Titleist has not announced when the drivers will arrive in retail stores or what the suggested retail price will be.

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How the 2026 Titleist Tour Soft adds distance and short-game control

admin — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:55:43 +0000

The 2026 Titleist Tour Soft pairs a faster core and new aerodynamics with a grabbier cover to boost distance while improving greenside control.

Gear: Titleist Tour Soft (2026)

Price: $39.99 per dozen

Specs: Two-piece construction with rubber core and ionomer cover. Available in white and yellow.

Who it’s for: Golfers who want a soft-feeling golf ball that provides more distance off the tee and better control into the greens while staying at a budget-friendly price.

What you should know: The 2026 Tour Soft has been redesigned with a faster core, a new cover and a new aerodynamic pattern to increase distance while helping approach shots stop more quickly.

The Deep Dive: For years, Tour Soft has held a unique place in the Titleist lineup. It’s not trying to compete with Pro V1, Pro V1x or even the 2026 AVX when it comes to spin, but it has always offered golfers a softer feel and more short-game control than the firmer, distance-focused ionomer balls at its price level. With the 2026 update, Titleist set out to give golfers more of everything they got from previous versions, and that means speed, control and consistency while ensuring Tour Soft still feels like Tour Soft.

The most significant change starts in the middle of the ball with something you can’t see: a smaller, faster core engineered to add speed without making the ball firmer. That alone should help to deliver more distance, especially with the driver and your long irons. Surrounding that core is a thicker, re-formulated cover designed to improve how wedges and the grooves in your short irons grip Tour Soft. No one is going to confuse Tour Soft’s spin with a Pro V1, but golfers should notice more stopping power on approach shots and short game shots hit around the greens.

Another improvement comes from the new 336-dimple aerodynamic pattern on the cover. Previous Tour Soft models shared aerodynamic properties with other ionomer balls, but this design was built by the same aerodynamic team that engineers the Pro V1 balls. The task they were given was to make Tour Soft more efficient in flight, help it launch high enough to maximize carry distance and produce a steeper angle of descent to help the ball stop faster. That descent angle matters for scoring, particularly for players who don’t produce Tour-level spin but still want a chance to hold firm greens.

Visually, Tour Soft remains available in white and yellow, but the alignment options expand for 2026. In addition to a traditional side stamp, Tour Soft now offers 360-degree alignment graphics, letting golfers use the entire equator of the ball to line up tee shots or putts. It’s a small detail, but one many golfers appreciate.

Tour Soft isn’t built to replace Pro V1 or to promise Tour-level spin, but that’s not its mission. It fills the space for golfers who want soft feel, distance, and enough greenside control to play more confidently without paying a urethane-ball premium. For players looking to stretch value without feeling like they’re giving up too much performance, the new Tour Soft makes a compelling case.

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Titleist launches new hybrid bags

admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:41:23 +0000

Titleist has expanded its range of golf bags with the launch of the all-new Hybrid 14 and Hybrid 14 StaDry.

Designed for versatility, the new Hybrid stand bags have been crafted to be the perfect crossover between a traditional stand bag and carry bag, giving golfers the option to either push, ride or carry.
Both models sit securely on all trolleys allowing for a stable and hassle-free ride however if you prefer or need to carry this winter, the premium double strap evenly distributes weight, ensuring a balanced, comfortable fit.
Equipped with upgraded storage and enhanced pocket accessibility, both bags offer maximum organisation and effortless access to all your essentials. The StaDry model also features an all-new material, creating a premium, matte finish.

HYBRID 14 BAG
Carry, push or ride with ease and efficiency; Improved storage and enhanced pocket accessibility; 14-way top cuff divider with integrated handles; Premium double strap for additional comfort; Integrated cart strap tunnel; waterproof valuables pocket; external water bottle pockets; Velcro glove landing patch. SRP: £250

HYBRID 14 STADRY BAG
New StaDry aterproof material with seam-sealed zippers; carry, push or ride with ease and efficiency; Improved storage and enhanced pocket accessibility; 14-way top cuff divider with integrated handles; Premium double strap for additional comfort; Waterproof valuables pocket; external water bottle pockets; Velcro glove landing patch. SRP: £300

The Titleist Hybrid 14 collection is available now through Titleist authorised golf shops and on titleist.co.uk.

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Why the updated Titleist AVX adds speed without losing its soft feel

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:02:19 +0000

The 2026 Titleist AVX keeps its low-flight, soft-feel DNA while adding ball speed and improved greenside spin for better all-around performance.

Gear: Titleist AVX (2026)

Price: $49.99 per dozen

Specs: Three-piece construction with rubber core, casing layer and urethane cover; available in white and yellow

Available: January 21

Who it’s for: Golfers who want a softer-feeling, Tour-caliber ball that flies lower off the tee and produces less long-game spin without giving up the urethane feel and short-game control.

What you should know: The 2026 AVX maintains its signature soft feel, low-spin and lower-flight but adds more speed off the tee and enhanced greenside spin.

The Deep Dive: Ever since Titleist introduced AVX in 2017 as a softer, lower-spinning alternative to Pro V1, it has built a loyal following. While Pro V1 and Pro V1x continue to dominate counts on the PGA Tour, LPGA and DP World Tour, along with elite amateur events like the NCAA Championships and U.S. Amateur, AVX has carved out its own lane for golfers who wanted solid distance, softer feel and a flatter trajectory off the tee without sacrificing urethane performance around the greens. In Titleist surveys, many AVX players describe it as the ball that “gives them a little of their distance back” without changing how they swing.

The challenge with updating AVX, according to Titleist, is that the middle-iron flight and soft feel are non-negotiable. Players choose AVX because it launches lower with the driver and then climbs beautifully through the middle of the bag, where that soft-compression engine really shines. The company’s guiding principle in creating the 2026 update was simple: enhance performance without disrupting what makes AVX unique.

To accomplish that, Titleist reformulated the core to be faster without making it firmer. That’s a neat trick because typically, to make a ball faster, brands make the core firmer, which can increase spin and alter the feel. That would go against the goal of AVX, and target players would notice it immediately. Instead, the speed gains come from changes to the chemistry and materials inside the core.

The casing layer has also been made slightly thinner, allowing the cast-urethane cover to grow thicker and softer. That change may sound subtle, but it matters. A softer, more substantial cover helps wedges and short irons “grab” the ball more effectively, adding more greenside spin than the previous AVX while preserving long-game speed.

The aerodynamic package on the AVX still produces a lower flight. Golfers should expect a more penetrating launch off the tee compared to Pro V1 and Pro V1x, and the updated construction discourages that flight from ballooning in the wind. So, players who generate too much spin with V1 or V1x, or who shape shots more than they’d like, may find AVX helps them hit with less curve.

The updated AVX is not going to out-spin Pro V1 around the greens, but this generation closes the gap slightly without walking away from what makes the ball appealing. If anything, Titleist reinforced the line’s strengths by adding a touch more scoring-club precision while protecting the distance and feel that AVX players treat almost like a secret weapon.

The bottom line: For golfers who value soft feel, prefer a lower flight window with the driver, or simply want to keep Father Time from taking too many yards off their mid-irons, the updated AVX remains an appealing fit that still provides solid short-game control.

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