Titleist Introduces New TS Drivers
The Titleist TS Drivers are available for pre-order now and will begin shipping from MortonGolfSales.com on September 28, 2018
A two-year mission to design greater speed into every detail of driver technology has led to the introduction of the new Titleist TS drivers, available at MortonGolfSales.com and in golf shops September 28, 2018
This mission â the âTitleist Speed Project,â as it was referenced internally by the Titleist Metalwoods R&D team â began with a challenge from the gameâs best players to make Titleist drivers as fast as possible. What followed was a relentless pursuit to solicit speed from every micron and milligram of the driver head, culminating with the development of two new driver models â TS2 and TS3 â engineered to deliver faster ball speed with higher launch, lower spin and increased MOI for more distance and game-changing forgiveness.
At the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, the first week that TS (âTitleist Speedâ) drivers were available for competition, it became immediately clear that the new TS2 and TS3 models had passed the test. Seventeen players put TS drivers in play â including Justin Thomas, who unleashed a career-long 422-yard drive in Round 1 â an unprecedented shift for the week of a major championship. Three starts later, Thomas earned his first World Golf Championships title with a four-shot victory at Firestone, crediting the performance gains of his TS3 9.5Âș driver.
TITLEIST SPEED CHASSIS: The future of âTitleist Speedâ is driven by the creation of the new Titleist Speed Chassis, comprising four key innovations:
- Ultra-Thin Titanium Crown. The thinnest cast titanium crown in the game (20 percent thinner than 917 drivers) allows
weight to be shifted lower and deeper. - Thinner, Faster Face. The fastest face Titleist has ever made â a refined Radial VFT (variable face thickness) that reduces weight by up to six grams â delivers faster ball speeds and increased forgiveness. The TS face is so thin that the score lines must be lasered on (instead of etched into the face like prior generations).
- New Streamlined Shape. Enhanced aerodynamic shaping reduces drag by up to 20 percent, allowing golfers to swing faster, increasing
club head speed for more distance. - Optimized Weight Distribution. Refined crown and variable face thicknesses create the lowest CG ever in a Titleist driver for higher launch and lower spin. The resulting MOI is up to 12 percent higher than 917, creating a powerful combination of speed and stability.
âFrom start to finish, the TS Project was about driving ball speed and unlocking a level of performance that golfers simply couldnât ignore,â said Josh Talge, Vice President, Titleist Golf Club Marketing. âIn order to do that, we knew we had to look at things differently. We challenged ourselves to deconstruct the driver and then literally build it back up, piece by piece, to be faster, longer and better in every way possible. R&D had been exploring some unique constructions early on that were really compelling in theory, but they simply couldnât beat the performance of our all-titanium Speed Chassis. We know performance is the story that golfers care about. From the ball speed and distance gains weâre seeing both on tour and with amateur golfers, itâs clear that TS metals deliver a new level of Titleist Speed.â
TWO WAYS TO SPEED: TS drivers bring more speed to golfers through two distinct designs. The new TS2 lets golfers swing aggressively with maximum forgiveness across the face, while TS3 offers speed-tuned distance with dynamic forgiveness through SureFit CG. Both models feature Titleistâs patented SureFit hosel with 16 independent loft and lie settings to create a more consistent and optimized ball flight through
TS2 DRIVERS â STRAIGHT SPEED.
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- Explosive distance across the face and maximum forgiveness âš
- Adjustable Swingweight, Fixed CG Location âš
- High Launch, Low Spin âš
- Modern Shape, 460cc âš
- Available in 8.5°, 9.5°, 10.5°, 11.5° loftsâš âš
TS3 DRIVERS â SPECIALIZED SPEED.
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- Speed-tuned distance and dynamic forgiveness. âš
- Adjustable Swingweight & SureFit CG âš
- Mid Launch, Low Spin âš
- Traditional Shape, 460cc âš
- Available in 8.5°, 9.5°, 10.5° loftsâš âš
PREMIUM STOCK SHAFTS: The TS drivers stock shaft lineup features four new aftermarket models â KURO KAGE Black Dual Core 50 (High launch and moderate spin), TENSEI AV Series Blue 55 (Mid launch and spin),
Moderate swing speed players will benefit from Mitsubishiâs new Straight Flight Weighting (SFW) technology, which promotes straight flight in lightweight driver shaft options (KURO KAGE Black Dual Core 50 and TENSEI AV Series Blue 55).
In addition, Titleist offers an industry-leading number of custom shaft choices. Contact the Order Department at Morton Golf Sales at 888-988-3673 to learn more.
INSTANT TOUR ADOPTION: Since the debut of TS drivers at the U.S. Open, more than 100 players around the world have switched to new TS2 and TS3 models, including Justin Thomas (TS3 9.5Âș), Adam Scott (TS3 10.5Âș), Bill Haas (TS2 9.5Âș), Jimmy Walker (TS3 8.5Âș), Brian Harman (TS2 9.5Âș), Cameron Smith (TS2 9.5Âș), Rafa Cabrera Bello (TS3 9.5Âș), Webb Simpson (TS3 10.5Âș), Byeong-Hun An (TS3 9.5Âș), Charley Hoffman (TS3 9.5Âș), Peter Uihlein (TS3 9.5Âș), Chesson Hadley (TS2 10.5Âș) and Ian Poulter (TS3 9.5Âș).
In June, Michael Kim (TS2 10.5Âș) became the first player to post a victory with the new Titleist TS driver, winning the John Deere Classic by a record eight shots. For the tournament, Kim averaged five yards more off the tee (294.8) and was nearly 30 percentage points (82.14%) higher in Driving Accuracy compared to his 2017-18 season averages.
FREE TRIAL & FITTINGS: Beginning Sept. 6, golfers can experience the speed of TS drivers by attending a Titleist Fitting Day or Trial event (including Titleist Thursdays) being held at hundreds of locations nationwide, including Morton Golf’s own Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in Sacramento, CA. To find an event, or book a free TS metals fitting with a Titleist Product Specialist, golfers can visit https://www.titleist.com/fitting/appointments.
AVAILABILITY: Go to https://www.mortongolfsales.com/search_results_a/295.html?Search=titleist+ts&Submit= for information on how to pre-order the new Titleist TS series now. Titleist TS drivers will begin shipping on Sept.ember 28, 2018.