Product Reviews - Drivers


Titleist 975D

Information:
Club Reviewed: 8.5 degree, Titleist Select graphite shaft (~85 grams), stiff, 45", Titleist cord grip
Location: Course, Driving Range
Reviewer 1 Info: 5'8"/146 lbs, Age 34, Handicap 9
Comparison Club: Titleist 975D
Ball Used: Titleist HP2 Tour, Top-Flite Range

Titleist 975D Review:

Accuracy

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With a 45" shaft, control can be difficult unless consistently hit on the sweetspot. Trimmed shaft to 44.5" and control and accuracy increased with minimal distance loss.
Distance

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This club offers more than adequate distance. Low handicap players will produce greater distance with the 45" shaft without affecting the club's accuracy.
Trajectory

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The club produces a boring ball flight with the lofts performing close to the lofts of metal or wooden woods. Does not have "ballooning" problems the way many titanium drivers do.
Feel

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Very solid with a subtle sound at impact.

Forgiveness

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Not as forgiving as other oversized drivers on the market. Targeted toward low to middle handicap players.

Looks
Titanium deep faced head with volume of 260 cc, pear shaped, bore through shaft, subtle gray finish, DCI logo as alignment aid, traditional as in wooden woods from the past, size is deceiving.


Summary:
The Titleist 975D driver is among the best looking and most accurate drivers available today. The classic looks and persimmon feel of this driver will appeal to low handicap golfers. The custom fit hosel feature of this driver is unique among competing manufacturers and puts Ping out front of the pack. The Select stock shaft is an above average performing shaft. We were not very impressed with the performance of the Ultralight shaft. Several high performance shafts are available as options. Recommend testing out several options prior to purchasing. More information on Titleist and their entire product lineup can be found on their website at www.titleist.com.

 


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