The 975j is 312 cc in size compared to the 975d size of 260 cc. We will look at the pga tour players from 1998 and 2014, tiger. It is easy to put maybe a little cut or draw on it and best of all easy to hit straight. I used to hit it as a kid, and have since reconnected without a hitch. This driver is shaped like a pear, has a deep face and a stable head. The wide, deep and long channel running across the sole enhances the flexing of the face. The 975d was used by tiger woods during his 2001 pga tour season. Titleist may be most famous for its golf balls, but titleist drivers are every bit as capable of delivering high performance as their renowned golf balls each series of drivers aims to deliver greater ball speed and more distance. The only thing i can say to this is there is more distance with a slightly off center shot from a driver than 3 wood. We played sunday and i hit every fairway while averaging over 260 yards in total distance. I used to own one years ago and regrettably sold it. During a recent outing with our testers regular playing partners, none of them noticed that our tester had a new driver in play. Center of gravity positioned forward and toward the heel for a more boring trajectory borethrough shaft and hosel configuration offers more stability at impact understated. Sep 29, 2002 the new titleist drivers really are quite a bit more forgiving than the 975d.
My titleist 910 d which has been fitted professionally for me is the only club i cannot get consistent results from, which leads me to believe that moving to a smaller head may be the answer. In the unlikely event that values do not appear for a golf club in the pga value guide, a minimum quantity of transactions for the specific golf club model may not have occurred within the pga value guide. Ive posted my concerns about changing shafts in my 975d ei70 stiff many of post have recommended buying a whole new driver all. Golf clubs with dents, cracks, shaft bag wear, badly scratched heads, andor rattle in head. I wish that titleist would make a 350ccm driver, but i dont suppose thats on the way any time soon. The only thing is if you rely solely on 3 wood, the mishits will travel much less overall distance than the driver. After a minor adjustment took about 60 seconds my hook is gone. May 09, 20 i play all titleist clubs, woods, irons, wedges and putter. Titanium deep faced head with volume of 260 cc, pear shaped, bore through. Only when the 975d and 975j are placed side by side can the change in head size really. In fact, the 975d was the first meetal head driver that i switched to from wood heads. Titleist is well represented on the pga tour as well as most international competitive tours. The ei70 shaft allows for great control and super long distance.
The classic looks and persimmon feel of this driver will appeal to low handicap golfers. Ive owned many other drivers over the years and would honestly say this is the best driver ive used. Introduced in 1998, this was a musthave for players craving more distance. Add them to your team titleist bag and let other members know. The titleist 975d driver was produced from 1998 to 2001. We found that approximately 10 yards were sacrificed when not struck in the sweet spot.
Very solid feel compared to other brands i have been using. Wedgesirons with excessive sole wear, groove wear, chrome wear, andor dings. Sep 18, 2016 titleist 917 v titleist 915 the methodology. Driver steel shaft stiff flex golf clubs titanium head ebay. I live in new zealand and have found it impossible to find a driver head that is less than 440cc in size. The 915s classic shape masks sophisticated technology. Oct 15, 2010 the titleist 975d driver was produced from 1998 to 2001. Bought this titleist 915 d2 12 driver to replace a ping g20 also a 12 driver that i was fighting a hook with. The most popular driver model on the pga tour by a wide margin was titleists 975d which had a clubhead size of 260cc far below the. Very traditional design and cosmetically identical to the 975d. This drivers clubhead volume was 260 cubic centimeters cc, which geared it towards better players. The 983k was a modernized 975d with a very similar appearance from address albeit bigger, almost 975d solid feel, almost 975d solid sound, and far beyond 975d distance. Titleist may be most famous for its golf balls, but titleist drivers are every bit as capable of delivering high performance as their renowned golf balls each series of drivers aims to deliver greater ball speed and more distance through improvements in the face and center of gravity cg optimizations.
Actually more distance for me at least than the lightweights. During a recent outing with our testers regular playing partners, none of them. The titleist 915d2 driver features the new active recoil channel arc which is a side sole channel the delivers more distance by actively flexing at impact to launch the ball off the face with higher speed and lower spin. The equipment tiger woods used during his five masters victories. The 975j gives a more dynamic loft on impact, and in terms of distance, this. The 975d, was a great club but seriously it is way behind current offerings, or offerings of the last 5 years. With this driver, you are getting the performance of the titleist 983 drivers at bargain basement prices. Pings tisi was second in usage, and taylormades driver dominance didnt start until the next year.
Thinking that the titleist name alone will be enough. When you stripe both well, it should only be a 1525 yard difference based on those lofts. Lowest prices on titleist drivers at golf discount. The titleist 975d was my favorite drive of all time until i got the mizuno mp600. I got it yesterday and hit it on the range and wow. Is improvements in equipment, fitness level, or a better understanding the proper techniques of impact creating longer drives for players. Center of gravity positioned forward and toward the heel for a more boring trajectory borethrough shaft and hosel configuration offers more stability at impact understated, uncomplicated look provides confidence at address view other titleist drivers. They just dont have the forgiveness on offcenter hits we amateurs need. Really like the sound, feel and ball flight on well struck shots. The s2 is aimed at all handicaps and gives forgiveness and superior distance.
I traded in my png driver to absorb some of the cost of the new driver so my buddy let me borrow his x2 hot deep 2 wood which is 12. Maybe not quite as forgiving on mishits as my current game 915 d3 but from one range. The titleist 915d3 is going to seem much more familiar to the traditional titleist fans and those golfers looking for more of a players driver. This driver was aimed at mid to lowhandicap intermediate to advanced golfers, much like many clubs in the titleist line. Titleist 975j has a midsize, pearshaped head to offer increased shot maneuverability. This driver is 350 cc 12% larger than the 975j which is the same size as the titleist 983e. If you want a driver that hits it straight or workable to either side get the j. The titleist 975d driver is among the best looking and most accurate drivers available today. The most popular driver model on the pga tour by a wide margin was titleists 975d which had a clubhead size of 260cc far below the 460cc of most of todays drivers. Titleist, along with pinnacle, and footjoy brands, together comprise acushnet company, which is an operating company of fila korea, ltd. The head of the 375j is larger at 312cc for increased confidence. It is basically an updated verison of the titleist 975d.
The new titleist 975j is by far the best driver on the. Check out the size or lack thereofof the driver head. The custom fit hosel feature of this driver is unique among competing manufacturers and puts ping out front of the pack. I prefer the smaller headed 975d to any driver ive hit. The titleist titanium 975d is a pearshape, deep face driver. This club is great value for golfers of all levels looking to make the upgrade to titanium without the high prices. I play all titleist clubs, woods, irons, wedges and putter. Buy the titleist 905r driver from 2nd swing and get a great price by trading in your used clubs either in stores or online. Driver distance secrets what manufacturers wont tell you duration. The center of gravity is positioned to provide the average player with the optimal combination of launch angle, spin rates and ball speed for long, straight distance from the tee box.
The pros were hitting them over 300 yds back in the day. Titleist 975d driver golf club for sale online ebay. The head isnt obese so it doesnt look like youre swinging a melon. Titleist 975j driver golf club for sale online ebay.
Todays golfers still trust the titleist 975 in its various forms to get the job done. Oct 26, 2011 taylormade m6 vs titleist 975d duration. Save up to 90% on products certified by professionals. Probably 1020 yards l onger and finding the fairway with ease.
So grooves on a driver dont act like grooves on an iron. Add them to your team titleist bag and let other members know what youre playing with. And i switched because it hit the fairway more often, not for the distance. I agree with moses except for the fact that the 975j is a great driver for quite a few people including myself. The 312cchead size gives you a high launch angle and a low spin rate produces a more penetrating trajectory. Driver steel shaft stiff flex golf clubs titanium head.
Both my mizuno mp600 and mp630 have grooves and they are both low launch and low spin drivers. I know they havent changed, but i really feel 440 is too big. The titleist 975 is a driver that previously came in a variety of configurations that suited a number of golfers needs. The titleist 975j driver is a redesign of the 975d driver previously released by titleist. The titleist 975d driver features a 260cc titanium head and is very consistent and solid. The 440cc deep face pear profile provides confidence to manage your trajectory. My titleist 910 d which has been fitted professionally for. When i bought the driver, the titleist 905 was not available and the titleist 983 was the current model for titleist. This was significantly less distance loss than similar offcenter shots with the 975d. The only thing is if you rely solely on 3 wood, the mishits will travel much less overall distance. Get the best deals on driver steel shaft stiff flex golf clubs titanium head when you shop the largest online selection at.
After a substantial warmup involving some very unusual stretching, our anonymous big hitter hit five shots with the titleist 915 d2 driver, then five with the titleist 917 d2 driver, then another five with each club. The titleist 915d2 driver features the new active recoil channel arc which is a side sole channel the delivers more distance by actively flexing at impact to launch the ball off the face with. Unfollow titleist 975d driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Compared to the drivers being put out today, the titleist 983k is small, and the 975d is tiny. Open at pebble beach reveals a different equipment scene. It was overall shorter by about 2030 yards from my persimmon driver but hit the fairway about 7080% more. Ive been playing a 9d driver, that i bought used and i havent liked it. The face is hotter than the original, producing faster ball speeds for increased distance.
The short of it is, of all of titleists driver offerings over the years, the 975d is my favorite in terms of appearance, feel, and sound. Stay posted on the latest product launches, tour news, exclusive team titleist opportunities and connect with product experts. Be a fund club to practice with though, 260 cc i remember this used to be big. What about you guys, am i the only one who would love to see titleist make a 300cc version of the 915d3 or even a remake updated version of the 975d. Add them to your team titleist golf bag and let other members know what youre playing with.
Old school vs modern technology 15 year old titleist 975j driver. While the titleist 975d is an old driver, it just works. Titleist 975 driver mid 90s every good player had one. The 975j driver has a thin face which will return more energy to the ball for more distance.
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