TSR vs 915

RE: TSR vs 915

Jim L — Thu, 04 May 2023 11:56:12 GMT

I went from my 915D2 (10.5) with a Tour AD DJ in 5 S to a TSR 2 (11.0) with the new Tour AD CQ in 5 S. I’m a player that’s always needed more spin. For me, The TSR 2 spun a lot less than my 915, so I went up in loft a little and added 2 grams of weight to the head. When hit flush it’s 10 yards longer than my 915, but the the biggest difference for me has been on poor strikes - I don’t lose near as much distance.

RE: TSR vs 915

Barry M — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:23:42 GMT

[quote user="Don O"]Agree. Have a TSi-1 with the 40 g shaft. Got fit for a TSR-2 as the TSi was quite capable of getting to 5000 rpm’s and 3 feet of rollout. Originally fit last year for the light Kuro Kage. Committed to strength training over the winter. Started seeing 4000 rpm’s and launch angles upwards of 18 degrees Went to the local Premier Titleist fitter. Settled on a HZRD Red shaft that was 12-14 degrees launch and closer to 2500 rpm’s. I’ve improved 25-35 yards more on average from the woeful state I was in last year. The head definitely has improved off center hits but getting the shaft right is huge.

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I'm aging myself here.
That's Far Out Don!!!

RE: TSR vs 915

Don O — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:02:11 GMT

Agree. Have a TSi-1 with the 40 g shaft. Got fit for a TSR-2 as the TSi was quite capable of getting to 5000 rpm’s and 3 feet of rollout. Originally fit last year for the light Kuro Kage. Committed to strength training over the winter. Started seeing 4000 rpm’s and launch angles upwards of 18 degrees Went to the local Premier Titleist fitter. Settled on a HZRD Red shaft that was 12-14 degrees launch and closer to 2500 rpm’s. I’ve improved 25-35 yards more on average from the woeful state I was in last year. The head definitely has improved off center hits but getting the shaft right is huge.

RE: TSR vs 915

Barry M — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:24:23 GMT

When you guys compare your upgrade to your old driver, you should tell us what the shafts are. While it's true that the driver heads are getting better, most of that is related to forgiveness. That can be very beneficial but the spin, launch, distance, and dispersion numbers are all affected by the shaft. The shaft technology is probably just as much, if not more, responsible for your improved results.

RE: TSR vs 915

JYoung — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:30:47 GMT

I still hit the 910D2. I'm hoping to do a fitting in the next month or 2 and upgrade that old stick. Hoping to see a huge improvement.

RE: TSR vs 915

Branden W — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 23:09:08 GMT

Just upgraded from the 915D2 to the TSr2. Looking forward to some time on the course very soon.

RE: TSR vs 915

Sandy J — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:49:00 GMT

I went from a 915 to a TRSi2 and my fairways hit percentage is 92%. The Titleist products continue to get better and better. Thanks Titleist!

RE: TSR vs 915

Chuck Zirkle — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:56:53 GMT

[quote user="Chuck Z"]I have a great fitter who is very straight forward when it comes to changing clubs. I played the 915D2 driver with a Fujukura Speeder shaft and really liked it. When the TS drivers came out went in for a fitting, picked up three yards, just could not justify changing. Waited another cycle and the TSI came around. My fitter fixed me up with the TSI3 with a Fujukura Speeder 661 TR shaft and we picked up ten yards and put it in the bag. I still hit both of them very accurately and hang onto the 915D2 as a backup. Out came the next cycle and the TSR. Tried it and could show no improvement for me. That is why a fitting is very important. Everyone is not the same and the results are different. I pound my TSI for my age group (76) upper 5 percentile. Better than most in their 50's. The thing I want in my game are good scoring clubs, the short irons and a solid putter. Of course that is all on me, not the clubs. Hit all the drivers in the line and any shaft you can. Let the fitter be in charge. Go see a fitter who has years of experience.

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Might add that we have it set at 10.75 and the spin rate is between 2200 and 2500. Gets a good roll out.

RE: TSR vs 915

Mike M — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:15:53 GMT

I've been playing Titleist woods for quite a while, and once I find a driver and/or fairway wood that fits both my eye and my swing, I rarely change. I just replaced a 910 D3 and 910F 13.5 fairway for a TSi 3 9.0 driver and TSi 3 13.5 fairway-both with HZRDUS RDX shafts.I had the 910 series in the bag over 10 years.That said, the technological advancements of todays clubs are undeniable.I've picked up a lot of distance with the TSi series.The ball really jumps off the face.

Visually, the club looks very similar to the 910.

RE: TSR vs 915

mj — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 07:05:38 GMT

I went from 915D3 to TS3, fitted….but I really struggled with the change. Even got refitted…
My handicap took a major beating trying to not only hit fairways…but lost confidence in big stick. I eventually went back to 915. Now currently gaming TM Sim2. I hope to get Titleist back in upper end on bag, but currently TM is working for me.

RE: TSR vs 915

Jim L — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:32:15 GMT

915D2 has been my gamer for years. Tried switching to the “latest and greatest” each year, but always came back to my 915. Could never find something better. That said, I made the leap into the TSR 2 this month. Some early observations comparing the two:

The biggest one for me personally was the TSR 2 spins a lot less than my 915. I am already a low spin player, and I had to go up in loft. In the 915 I was playing it at standard 10.5 (and sometimes 9.75). In the TSR2 I am playing it at 11 degrees. I even toyed with the TSR 1 (SS is 94 mph), but I liked the feel of the TSR2 better.

In terms of comparing distances between the two: the distance on off-center strikes is much better with the TSR2. Ball speed retention is better.

From a feel perspective the TSR2 feels a little heavier and the hit feels like a “deep thud” vs a “crack” with the 915 (if that makes sense).

Will keep testing and comparing this month and see how it goes.

Lastly, as others said trust the fitting. Ask questions and keep and open mind.

RE: TSR vs 915

Chuck Zirkle — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 22:37:54 GMT

I have a great fitter who is very straight forward when it comes to changing clubs. I played the 915D2 driver with a Fujukura Speeder shaft and really liked it. When the TS drivers came out went in for a fitting, picked up three yards, just could not justify changing. Waited another cycle and the TSI came around. My fitter fixed me up with the TSI3 with a Fujukura Speeder 661 TR shaft and we picked up ten yards and put it in the bag. I still hit both of them very accurately and hang onto the 915D2 as a backup. Out came the next cycle and the TSR. Tried it and could show no improvement for me. That is why a fitting is very important. Everyone is not the same and the results are different. I pound my TSI for my age group (76) upper 5 percentile. Better than most in their 50's. The thing I want in my game are good scoring clubs, the short irons and a solid putter. Of course that is all on me, not the clubs. Hit all the drivers in the line and any shaft you can. Let the fitter be in charge. Go see a fitter who has years of experience.

RE: TSR vs 915

Former Member — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:52:30 GMT

I went from 915D2 to TS2 to TSR4. It's not nearly as cut and dried as it used to be, there's so much more that goes into it now. Whichever one you get fit for you'll love, the TSR line is amazing.

RE: TSR vs 915

Don O — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:17:28 GMT

Even those going from TSi to TSR may move between the -2, -3, or -4. The TSR-2 would be a starting point but let the fitter explain why or why not another head would be an alternative.

RE: TSR vs 915

Dale V — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:38:54 GMT

I've made multiple changes since 915D2. Suggest you let the numbers during the fitting steer you into whichever TSR head works best. Everyone is a little different and these are dramatically different from the older model you currently use. Hope it goes well and you get locked in on what works for you. Sometimes making a change after years of playing one club can take a while to re-grove your swing. Do not panic if it takes quite a few rounds to regain consistency. It will be better in the long run. Good luck.