GTS Driver Fitting

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By Philip S

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  1. Philip S

    Philip S

    Military

    A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend a GTS driver fitting here in AZ at Mc Cormick Ranch Titleist fitting center. As a bit of an equipment nerd I was pretty familiar with the heads and a lot of shafts so I asked my fitter Ben to keep it as blind as possible. We went over my gamer (TM QI35 LS 9° / GD Tour AD XC-6X shaft), got some baseline data and off to work he went. As he worked his way through the GTS 2,3, and 4 we discussed the data and what I felt. I totally let him guide the process and build up of the club. The result (average) was + 15 yds carry & total, +25' PH, and a large decrease in dispersion. I had a preconceived notion that I would be fit into a GTS3 - 10° with a Tensei Blue 60g S.. AND I was way off. Final fit GTS4 - 8° D-3 w/ 8g H2 and 7g rear weights, GD Tour AD VF-5 R1 shaft.

    Did some sim testing once I received it and after working out my own personal swing issues with both drivers The GTS4 average was better in all categories - spin, launch, carry, total, dispersion. Put it into play yesterday and it was the best driving game I have had ever. Average drive 261 yds 11/13 FH, one miss was left rough and playable (par) and the other miss was a miss hit sky ball that the desert ate (took a drop and a double).

    So far I really like what I am seeing from the GTS4!

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  2. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    What I have seen with the GTS woods is the Titleist fitters are thinking so far out of the box - and it works. Even as a geriatric, I am amazed at what they try to Automatically going with the highest lofted driver has not been the best option. I’m so used to just working with the highest lofted head. Now, there are other choices tried.
  3. Philip S

    Philip S

    Military
    I definitely agree! Plus SHAFTS! I think so many fitters get stuck on swing speed and age as the determining factor for going Sr, R, S, or X flexes and "color" coding for height. Never really looking at the data and throwing curve balls for shaft testing. My fitter has me in the VF shaft which is considered low launch low spin yet the profile of the shaft with my swing produces higher flight and a better optimized spin window than other blue profile shafts did. At 52 I found fitters trying to fit me for a declining swing speed even after I fill them in on my hip replacements last year and return to the gym increasing my swing speed from an 85 average to right around 100 in the last year. My Titleist fitter Ben didn't do that.
  4. l

    l

    Military
    So is it worth the upgrade from GT3?
  5. l

    l

    Military
    I am 62 and am in a GT3 W/ a Hzrds black shaft 6.5 60G 3.0. I am trying to figure out if I will benefit from an upgrade to GTS Driver. When my swing does not get in the way and I hit it well I am getting 280-290.
  6. Erich F

    Erich F
    NY

    Philip, I can't say enough about my new GTS3. I was considering an upgrade and after the shaft snapped on my TSi2, I went back to Sleepy Hollow to see Kevin again for a new fitting. So glad I did, as Kevin too understood that at 67 I can still move it. Getting fit for a Titleist should always be done with a Titleist certified fitter.
    I probably should have gone sooner, or, at least have it evaluated sooner. My TSi had a regular Tensei 55 Blue, I am now gaming a Tensei 65 stiff and the difference in dispersion is remarkable, even with slightly off-center strikes. The distance is there; I was hitting 270 into a steady 15mph wind in 50 degree temps.
    Unfortunately, the season here in NY is about over, but I am really looking forward to a trip to Florida in February and next year's league season with this in my bag.

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