TS3 Vs TSi3 Vs TSR3

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By Derek P

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  1. Derek P

    Derek P

    Hi,

    I've just restated playing after around 15 years out of the game. I've always been a Titleist player (983K/690CB/Newport 2) and am starting to replace my club to bring thing up to date.

    Obviously, the driver was first to change and I decided to pick up a S/H TS3 with an Evenflow White stiff shaft. Needless to say this is a huge step up from the 983 with the Fujikura Speeder. I'm actually taken back by the jump in forgiveness and the ball flight (although I guess I shouldn't be that surprised!).

    The one thing I'd like to know (given large numbers of you guys have been on a continual journey with club upgrades) are what differences are between the TS3/TSi3/TSR3 drivers. Are the differences more small incremental jumps or did folk find a step change. BTW - I will be going for a club fitting in spring as I'm aware that my current driver config is just a guess (I've tried a few shafts but that one is the best fit so far with looking at numbers.

    There are a number of YouTube posts on this but the IRL view is much more relevant!

    Thanks,

  2. John M

    John M
    Asheville, North Carolina

    Military
    I love my TS2 and am not thinking about replacing even though it is "old" technology. I hit around 65% of the fairways with good distance with a reliable fade. Maybe this Summer if there is a Titleist fitting event in Western North Carolina I'll go and compare. I'm always open to see what Titleist is bringing to the performance table.
  3. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    I believe each of us will hit those clubs differently. I was playing a 917D2 Fujikura Speeder Pro 64 and attended fittings for each of the TS series of drivers. I could not show enough improvement in the TS to make a change, so I waited for the next cycle. My Titleist certified fitter and I found about ten more yards over the 917D2 with the TSi3 Fujikura Speeder 661 TR. When the most recent cycle came around, the TSR could not compete with my current set up. Of course I have been having back issues. I am 86 and hit the ball around 220-250 and on a really good day with excellent conditions, wind and ground can move it above 260. As they say if it ain't broke, no need to fix it. I always go see my fitter cause he knows my swing as well if not better than I do. If the gains are not there, we do not change. That is his decision and why I always purchase my equipment thru him. Recommend seeing a Titleist certified fitter with years of experience. =)
  4. Richard P

    Richard P
    Lorraine, QC

    Hi,
    I think you will find the jump very big from 983k.
    I noticed a by jump from 915D3 to TS3.
    I do not know about TSI, I never played them.
    I just switch to TSR but I did not tried them seriously. We have more than 1 foot of snow.
    I expect a jump but not as big as the one from 915 to TS3.

    One advice, keep your putter, there no expiration’ date on the club.

    Best regards and have a great season
  5. Abdon M

    Abdon M
    Northern California (because it's a big state)

    Here's my T series driver history: TS2 --- TSi2 --- TSR3

    For the TSi and TSR, I was fit with a Titleist fitter from TPI (kudos to that crew, they're awesome). For each of those fittings, I went in with an open mind and we went with whichever club gave me the best numbers. If you have an opportunity to get fit, do it; if you can get fit with a Titleist fitter, it is even better.

    You'll see the differences in your game when you can compare the new tech with your old driver and with that information you can make a better decision.
  6. Jonathan Smith

    Jonathan Smith
    Charlotte, NC

    I have had all three and have noted incremental improvements with each new release. My distance is slightly better, but the dispersion is tighter. A titleist fitter definitely helps with that.

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