With an extensive selection of lofts and shafts, titleist pro titanium drivers are capable of optimizing launch conditions for a wide range of serious golfers. Went back to the 905r with proforce 75 and have to say it is better than either one of the 909s i bought, plus better feel bore thru shaft stabilizes head. Titleist is well represented on the pga tour as well as most international competitive tours. Titleist driver righthanded golf clubs for sale ebay. Does he or she have an old ping anser style putter, or rusty cleveland 588 wedge. Having owned a 975d, 975jvs, 983k, 983e, 905t, 905s and 915 d3, i have gamed a titleist driver since 1997. Nov 26, 2015 the 983 has classic looks, a comfortable feel all of its own and an impact sound so soft you could almost be hitting an 8iron. Jun 17, 2018 titleist 905r driver for mac so when they cut the old shaft off at the hosel and drilled it out, did they drill it out 1. Titleist 905r driver discount prices for golf equipment. A few weeks back, golf channel cameras caught jimmy walker testing out one of the new. What is the 2019 longest driver, the 2019 most forgiving driver, and the.
Titleists very first 460cc driver was introduced not long after the 400cc 905s and the 905t made famous by the notorious. Add them to your team titleist golf bag and let other members know what youre playing with. Because i was able to hit it consistently, i ordered a preowned model with the specs i am now. A pearshaped, 460cc titanium driver with a shallow face for players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed, launch angle, spin and forgiveness the 905r has a 35% larger sweet spot than the 905t and 905s designed to produce high launch, low spin and maximum ball velocity for long, straight driver distance. The 460cc head has a larger sweet spot than the other 905 drivers for more forgiveness and faster ball speeds across a. I used to drive around 255 yd with 905r but now im hitting at least 10 to 15 yd longer mainly due to lower spin rate. In fact, the 983 was the only driver ive owned that i didnt hit the ball super high with. I purchased this driver to gain some technology over my titleist 983e driver that was about 5 years old. Titleist s distinctive pearshaped profile, and shallow face set naturally square to address it instils confidence from the first swing. Plus there were never any good club techs in my area that i would trust. Mar 24, 2010 the titleist 905r is a traditional looking driver that features prominent performance and professional appeal.
I still own a 905t, and it still holds up very well against many of the newer drivers on the market today. Jun 27, 2011 donal takes a look at the titleist 905r driver while on a golfbidder dawn raid at killeen castle. There is a larger fronttoback clubhead profile on the titleist 905t to increase dynamic loft for higher initial launch trajectory and produce moderate to low spin rates. I was having trouble with my ping rapture v2 driver so i decided to try my uncles titleist 905t driver. Titleist 905r titleists very first 460cc driver was introduced not long after the 400cc 905s and the 905t made famous by the notorious oldclub using steve stricker hit the scene. The 905 series, originally launched with the 905t more pearshaped and the 905s deeper face models.
For players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed launch angle, spin and forgiveness. These were both eventually followed by titleist s first 460cc driver, the 905r. I like mygolfspy better but golfwrx has some great equipment photos. Titleist has had a terrific run of drivers since the 975 series. A driver with movable weight is almost as common nowadays as a tour player with a logo on the sleeve. May 29, 2016 yes but its not really a job for the beginner. Interesting that i hit longer shots with a driver shorter in shaft length. Get a great deal on your new or used titleist driver when you trade in your used clubs with one of the best online golf club tradein programs available, right here at.
I hit more fairways with titleist drivers but have been chasing distance with my last few drivers tm tour burner and tm m2. A pearshaped, 460cc titanium driver with a shallow face for players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed, launch angle, spin and forgiveness the 905r has a 35% larger. The 905 series drivers have an aluminium insert which also forms the hosel of the. Titleist 905r driver for mac so when they cut the old shaft off at the hosel and drilled it out, did they drill it out 1. Feb 26, 2020 titleists very first 460cc driver was introduced not long after the 400cc 905s and the 905t made famous by the notorious oldclub using steve stricker hit the scene. Every golfwrx member gained yardage with a new taylormade driver.
The graffaloy blue stiff shaft in the newer 905s is lighter than the fujikura stiff that i have in the 983, and the 905s is easier to hit overall than the 983e. The titleist 905r is a 460cc driver made of a combination of metals including titanium and aluminum alloy. Obviously the 909 heads, being titleist are solid, the factory shafts feel cheap and soft. The center of gravity is positioned to provide the average player with the optimal combination of launch angle.
The series initially included two models, the titleist 905t driver and 905s driver. The 983 has classic looks, a comfortable feel all of its own and an impact sound so soft you could almost be hitting an 8iron. The 905 series drivers have an aluminium insert which also forms the hosel of the club good for heat transfer when pulling shafts but very prone to damage if too much heat from a flame is used. Titleist is a traditional company, and with tradition comes a somewhat slower, more calculated pace. The 905s was the direct replacement to the player preferred deep. With one set of launch conditions, several of titleists pga tour staff saw no. Once titleist released the surefit hosel it made it great for switching shafts whereas the 905r did not have this option. Like all titleist clubs, exceptional feel is complemented by performance and classic styling in these drivers. I was very surprised that it was easy to hit considering it had a smaller head.
With the special select line scotty cameron has taken another step forward in a decadeslong career creating the finest milled steel putters. On center contact, the golf ball rockets off the face. Its the maximum size allowable by the usga, and for players with higher swing speeds. The 905r stayed in some players bag for an extended period of time, including the bag of adam scott, who didnt switch until the 910 came along. As i mentioned, titleist will admit the 907d1 and d2 were not the strongest pair of clubs they could have offered. The titleist 905r driver is built to optimize all aspects of your shot off the tee. Take this for what it is, one guys opinion, but titleist has been lost in the driver doldrums the last several years. A pearshaped, 460cc titanium driver with a shallow face for players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed, launch angle, spin and forgiveness the 905r has a 35% larger sweet spot than the 905t. The titleist 905 drivers were the mostbuzzedabout golf clubs of late 2004early 2005 in the golf world.
I spent about an hour on the launch monitor trying out different shaft options and i liked aldila vs proto best for its consistancy and feel. The ball starts high and hot, but gets down the fairway rather. Aug 17, 2006 905r 905t 905s posted in equipment opinions. A flatter ball flight marks it out as a driver for more competent. The 905r is a tourproven 460cc pear shaped titanium driver with shallow face for players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed, launch angle, spin and forgiveness. My short stint with the bridgestone 460 and now the sq tour lasted a. The construction of the titleist 905r is worthy of a second look.
The next generation of titleist drivers the ts2 and the ts3 will make their debut this week at the us open. Longer off the tee, increased short game spin and new. Though drivers have been capped at 460cc for a few years now, titleist has made due. The 905s was the direct replacement to the player preferred deep faced 983e and to this day is still considered one of the great designs in the 400cc era. Mar 14, 2009 as i mentioned, titleist will admit the 907d1 and d2 were not the strongest pair of clubs they could have offered. Nov 20, 2014 every golfwrx member gained yardage with a new taylormade driver. The 905r is a tourproven 460cc pear shaped titanium driver with shallow face.
The ball comes off with a mid launch angle that bores through the air nicely. Discussion in golf equipment talk started by chemboy2, jan 3. Those golfers might be better served by a driver from titleists sister company cobra. These were both eventually followed by titleists first 460cc driver, the 905r.
My short stint with the bridgestone 460 and now the sq tour lasted a month and a half. I think it is a good driver but previous models also were good drivers. It began with a challenge from the games greatest players. Titleists very first 460cc driver was introduced not long after the 400cc 905s and the 905t made famous by the notorious oldclub using steve stricker hit the scene. Though drivers have been capped at 460cc for a few years now, titleist has made due with drivers measuring less than 400cc the 905s and the 905t. The titleist 905t is a multimaterial hosel design, 400cc head size with a thin beta titanium face insert which makes for one hot driver. Unfollow titleist 905r driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. As the driver search continues i have narrowed it down to 905s. Brent kelley is an awardwinning sports journalist and golf expert with over 30 years in print and online journalism. Has given me at least another 20 yards, but more importantly seems much easier to square the face and my power fade has virtually disappeared. Long distance and very tolerant of less than perfect strikes. Each of the six members increased their driving distance with a 917 driver. I had tried the other varients, the 907, 9 and 917 i didnt try the 909 series because i didnt prefer that series. The ts project is a peerless pursuit of speed where every micron and milligram matter.
The 905r is a tourproven 460cc pearshaped titanium driver with shallow face for players seeking the ultimate combination of ball speed, launch angle, spin and forgiveness. I was not getting more distance may be i had a bad day. These are the performance deliverables built into titleist pro titanium drivers. I tried the d3 917 on a demo day and i compared it to my d3 915. Late last year, pga tour pros began playing the rumored 905r in significant numbers. A few weeks back, golf channel cameras caught jimmy walker testing out one of the new drivers, and with the new drivers hitting the usga conforming clubs list, it looks like at least a couple will make into play this week at shinnecock hills. Constructed with an alltitanium alloy and molded into a pearshaped club head, the titleist 905r gives the user a little more confidence in their long distance game. I have hit both the t and the r but have not hit the s. Like nearly all of titleists clubs, the 905r is not for the onceamonth golfer.
The 905r has a 35% larger sweet spot than the 905t and 905s. The 460cc head has a larger sweet spot than the other 905 drivers for more forgiveness and faster ball speeds across a larger area on the face. Titleist, along with pinnacle, and footjoy brands, together comprise acushnet company, which is an operating. The fujikura shaft has that nice kick they are famous for that lets you. Titleist concept products are best experienced with guidance from a titleist club fitting expert who will verify that the product benefits produce the best performance for you. The 905r was a solid feeling driver and i really like the head shape. Nov 01, 2016 hi matt, i am a huge titleist fan but i am not impressed by this driver. Titleist 2009 909d2 driver titleist diamana blue 65 graphite mitsubishi rayon r,s,x 65. At one time, the job was only available via titleist themselves. A few years ago you would have been hard pressed to find any lower handicapper or pro playing something other than a 905 but the woeful performance of the 907 and increasingly impressive offerings from the likes of taylormade. Titleist 905r driver download lefty steve is that the sasquatch sumo nonsq you were using or regular sasquatch. Bought a titleist 905r driver to replace my ping g5 after having good results woth the titleist 5 wood fitted with aldila nv shaft. Plus there were never any good club techs in my area that i would trust to reshaft the 905r. Why not take advantage of the golfbidder 7day trial and gi.
Donal takes a look at the titleist 905r driver while on a golfbidder dawn raid at killeen castle. The titleist 905r is a traditional looking driver that features prominent performance and professional appeal. Its no secret that titleist have something to prove with the new 910 drivers. Only down fall i had with it was that it was a spin machine. A flatter ball flight marks it out as a driver for more competent golfers, so dont expect it to turn you into ernie els overnight, but midhandicappers will find the 983 a controllable, businesslike driver. Weejohnc 05022008 absolutely first class driver, as expected from a manufacturer such as titleist. The titleist 907 d2 driver is one of the hottest drivers out in 2008.
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