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Titleist GTS drivers add speed, stability, and a new adjustability

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:39:53 +0000

Titleist’s new GTS drivers use a thermoform polymer body to boost performance in three models that each have new levels of adjustability.

Gear: Titleist GTS2, GTS3 and GTS4 drivers

Price: $699 each with Project X Titan, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue, or Tensei CK White shaft and Titleist Universal 360 grip.

Available: May 13 (Fittings), June 11 (In Stores)

Who it’s for: Golfers who want more speed and distance, with greater adjustability and improved stability across the board.

What you should know: The Titleist GTS drivers replace nearly 60 percent of the head’s surface area with a thermoform polymer body, freeing up enough discretionary weight to boost speed, stability and adjustability.

The Deep Dive: Eight years is a long time to wait for a driver, but it’s roughly how long it took Titleist to go from discovering the thermoform polymer material (TPM) that is at the heart of the GTS family to actually manufacturing a driver built around it, at scale, to the brand’s standards. The GT drivers, launched in 2024, were a meaningful advancement over the TSi drivers, but they were also a proof of concept for TPM. It was the first time Titleist used the material in a driver, designing the crown that wrapped into the heel and toe areas with it. With the GTS, the concepts Titleist envisioned nearly a decade ago have been fully realized.

The “S” in GTS stands for speed, but it could also stand for stability even though those two things tend to fight each other in driver design. The GTS addresses that challenge by replacing the entire rear portion of the head, not just the crown, with its proprietary polymer.

The GT used 13 grams of TPM in the crown, but the GTS uses 26 in the crown sides and sole. In all, it’s nearly 60 percent of the head’s surface area, but accounts for only 13 percent of its mass. Using TPM instead of titanium frees up 27 to 30 grams of discretionary weight per model.

That reclaimed mass gets redistributed low and forward for ball speed, and in the back for a higher moment of inertia (MOI). The stainless steel housing that holds the back weight in every GTS model is also a concentrated mass element.

The aerodynamic head shapes benefit from the same construction because the lighter body panels allowed Titleist to raise the rear of the club higher, reducing drag in ways that weren’t previously possible, without elevated the CG location.

The face has been updated as well. Speed Ring, which was introduced in the GT drivers, still stiffens the perimeter of the hitting area to allow more deflection at center, but the top of the inner-facing ring is now open at the top, like horseshoe, to enhance performance on high strikes.

Titleist GTS2

The GTS2 is a 460cc head with the 16-position SureFit hosel that is available in 8, 9, 10 and 11-degree models for right- and left-handed players.

The most stable of the three models, it comes standard with a flat 11-gram weight in the forward port and a 5-gram weight in the back. That will confuse some people. Previous “2” models used a single rear weight to maximize MOI. Here, the heavier weight is up front.

Why? In past titanium builds, there was an internal mass pad forward in the sole, but in the GTS2, that pad is gone. The concentrated 11-gram weight in the front reproduces the CG position of the GT2 without the pad, while the rear weight boosts the MOI. The net result is same CG as before, with significantly higher stability.

Swap the weights — heavy to the back, light to the front — and CG shifts 2.5 millimeters rearward while MOI climbs, providing even more resistance to twisting on off-center hits, more spin and a higher launch angle without a reduction in ball-speed.

Titleist GTS3

The GTS3 is a 460cc head with the SureFit hosel, available in the same loft options as the GTS2. It retains its five-position front track that comes standard with an 8-gram weight to allow players and fitters to create a draw and fade bias.

What’s new is the 5-gram flat weight in the back, which is something the “3” drivers have never had. In stock configuration it delivers more speed from aerodynamics and the updated face, plus more stable from the elevated MOI.

Move the heavier weight to the back, and CG shifts rearward by 2 millimeters, adding 150 to 200 RPMs of spin, a higher launch angle and more stability.

Titleist GTS4

Titleist’s “4” drivers have always been low-spin options and niche products. While the GT4 was a 430cc head and less unforgiving, the GTS4 is 460cc and has a shallower profile.

While the size has been increased, the most interesting new feature of the GTS4 is the addition of directional adjustability for the first time. The GTS4 comes standard with an 8-gram weight on a five-position front track, plus a 5-gram rear flat weight. No “4” model has ever offered heel-to-toe CG movement. For players who need spin reduction, but who also need shot-shape control, it’s a genuine unlock.

The GTS4 is available in 8, 9 and 10-degree models with the SureFit hosel.

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Titleist GTS300 mini driver arrives on Tour in Charlotte

admin — Mon, 11 May 2026 12:13:59 +0000

Titleist’s new mini driver hits the PGA Tour this week at Quail Hollow. Here’s what we know.

The Titleist GTS 300, a yet-to-be-released mini driver, was added to the USGA’s Conforming Driver Head list on Monday, and Titleist is debuting the club this week at the PGA Tour’s Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte. It arrives as the next evolution in a club category that has quietly gained traction among serious players over the past several seasons.

Titleist hasn’t announced a price, a consumer release date or spelled out exactly what separates the GTS300 from its predecessor, the GT280 mini driver, but the name tells us something. If the GT280 was 280 cubic centimeters in volume, the GTS300 is almost certainly 300 cc, which is still well below the 460 cc limit for drivers but significantly larger than a typical 3-wood, which runs between 190 and 200 cc.

And when it comes to metalwoods, size matters. A lot.

Think of club head volume like the wheelbase on a car. The bigger the wheels, the more stable the ride. A larger head typically has a higher moment of inertia (MOI) and is harder to twist on off-center hits, which means more consistent ball speed when you miss the sweet spot. Compared to a 3-wood, the GTS300 should be significantly more forgiving, while still being easier to control than a full-sized 460cc driver.

That’s the whole point of the mini driver category. It lives in the space between a driver and a 3-wood. Longer and more forgiving than a fairway wood, shorter and more manageable than a driver. For certain players, those who use their 3-wood exclusively off the tee and almost never need it from the fairway, a mini driver can be a revelation. It fills a distance gap while also offering more reliability off the tee.

The GTS300 has two interchangeable weights in the sole: an 11-gram and a 3-gram, like its predecessor. Where those weights sit should change how the club behaves.

In the standard setup, the heavier 11-gram weight sits in the back, pushing the center of gravity (CG) rearward to promote a higher launch angle and slightly more spin.

Move the 11-gram weight forward, put the 3-gram to the back, and the club’s personality should change. The CG will shift toward the face, the launch drops and spin rates should decrease, and the GTS300 will likely create a flatter, more piercing trajectory. That flexibility, paired with the SureFit adjustable hosel, should allow players and fitters to fine-tune the distance and trajectory the GTS300 produces.

Cameron Young and Justin Thomas helped shape the design, and now the game’s best players are free to put it in their bags. No word yet on when the rest of us can get our hands on one, but based on history, look for it this summer.

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Wyndham Clark Masters golf equipment from TaylorMade, Titleist, Ping

admin — Mon, 04 May 2026 00:02:19 +0000

See the complete list of golf equipment Wyndham Clark is using at the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Here’s the complete list of the golf equipment Wyndham Clark is using at the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, where he shot 4-under 68 to make a big move up the leaderboard on Friday.

DRIVER: TaylorMade Qi4D (10.5 degrees), with Project X Titan Black 70 TX shaft – SHOP NOW

FAIRWAY WOODS: TaylorMade Qi4D Tour (15 degrees), with Project X Titan Black 80 TX shaft, Ping G440 Max (19 degrees), with Project X HZRDUS TX shaft – SHOP NOW

IRONS: Titleist T200 (4-5), T100 (6-9), with True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 shafts – SHOP NOW

WEDGES: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (46 degrees), with True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 shaft, (52, 56, 60 degrees), with True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 shafts – SHOP NOW

PUTTER: Ping Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue – SHOP NOW

BALL: Titleist Pro V1x – SHOP NOW

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New Titleist drivers debuting at 2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:59:26 +0000

While the brand is not providing details, Titleist is making its next-generation drivers available to pros for the first time this week.

Historically, Titleist has introduced new metalwoods and irons to the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and LPGA Tour in May or June, but the timeline in 2026 has moved up. The yet-to-be-released GTS2, GTS3 and GTS4 drivers are expected to appear this week.

While Titleist has not released official details about the clubs, based on past product cycles and what can be seen so far, there are some things we know and others we can reasonably infer.

Start with the name: GTS. In 2018, Titleist launched the TS Series, which stood for “Titleist Speed.” The TSi and TSR lines followed before the GT drivers debuted in 2024. GT stands for “Generational Technology,” a reference to the matrix polymer crown introduced in that line. Adding an “S” to GT suggests Titleist may be emphasizing speed within the GT platform.

Titleist GTS2

Drivers with a “2” designation have historically prioritized stability, as seen with the GT2. The images show two weights in the GTS2: an 11-gram weight positioned toward the front of the sole and another weight in the back.

That marks a shift from previous “2” models, which typically featured a single rear weight designed to pull the center of gravity (CG) back to increase stability. The GT2, for example, came standard with a 9-gram back weight. With two weights, the GTS2 could give players and fitters more control over stability, launch angle and spin.

Drivers in this category have traditionally been 460 cubic centimeters in volume, and there is no indication the GTS2 will be smaller. It also appears to feature Titleist’s SureFit adjustable hosel.

Titleist GTS3

Drivers with a “3” designation, like the GT3, have been built to offer left-to-right adjustability. The GTS3 appears to follow that pattern, with a five-position movable weight in the forward section of the sole. The GT3 came standard with an 8-gram weight in that track.

What’s new is what appears to be an additional weight in the back of the head, similar to the GTS2. That could provide added control over launch and spin while also increasing stability and moment of inertia (MOI).

Titleist GTS4

Drivers with a “4” designation, such as the GT4, have traditionally been the low-spin options in the lineup. The GTS4 appears to maintain a forward-and-back weighting structure, but introduces a new wrinkle: the front sole weight seems to be adjustable across five positions to create neutral, draw or fade bias, similar to the GTS3.

The GT4 featured an 11-gram and 3-gram weight to fine-tune launch and spin. The GTS4 appears to build on that concept by adding directional adjustability.

Titleist has not announced when the drivers will arrive in retail stores or what the suggested retail price will be.

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Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks adds new grinds built for precision fitting

admin — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:36:46 +0000

New Vokey WedgeWorks grinds expand SM11 lineup with more sole options to match swing type, turf conditions and short-game needs.

As golfers attain experience and concentrate on their short game, many have an epiphany and suddenly realize that it’s not the that helps them hit the perfect chip shots or pitch shot. It’s the sole, and how it interacts with the turf, that can make or break the outcome.

That’s why Titleist offers six different sole grinds in the SM11 lineup, but the company’s boutique wedge department, WedgeWorks, gives players access to sole grinds and configurations that ordinarily are reserved for PGA Tour stars like Ludvig Aberg, Cameron Young, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth. Those players know that if you can match the sole of a wedge to how you deliver the club, the game around the greens starts to feel a whole lot easier.

Over the last few seasons, WedgeWorks has dropped several limited-edition offerings at different times during the years, but beginning March 27, Titleist is making all six new WedgeWorks lob wedge options—L, A, K*, A+, V and a 62M—available to the public for $229 each.

At first glance, these wedges look familiar, and that’s by design. They cast from 8620 carbon steel, like the SM11, and share the same core technology platform as the SM11 lineup, including refined center of gravity (CG) placement, progressive groove shaping, and a new directional face texture designed to enhance friction and spin consistency. The WedgeWorks wedges, however, come standard with a raw steel finish, so, unlike the standard SM11 wedges, they will rust over time and with exposure to moisture.

But the real story WedgeWorks clubs isn’t in the face or the finish. It’s in the sole.

SM11 already offers 27 different loft, bounce and sole grind combinations, but WedgeWorks goes further to offer Tour-inspired shapes that were not added into the stock offering lineup because they’re more specialized. In other words, this is where the nuances live.

Each of these wedges, which are all available with 58 or 60 degrees of loft except the 62M, is essentially a different answer to the same question: how does this wedge move through the ground for a specific type of player?

The L Grind is a narrow, low-bounce option with relief in the heel, toe and trailing edge. It’s designed for players who like to open the face and play shots off firm turf, but who still want a touch of forgiveness to keep the club from digging too aggressively.

The A Grind, born from a request for performance on firm Australian conditions, has a smoother, faster-moving sole that minimizes resistance through tight turf. It is built for players who want to slide the club under the ball cleanly when there isn’t much grass to work with.

The K* Grind takes one of the most popular bunker-friendly shapes, the K Grind, and refines it. It keeps the wide sole that helps in soft sand, but adds relief and a pre-worn leading edge to make it more versatile when the face is opened.

The A+ Grind sits somewhere in the middle. It has more bounce and width than the A, but still moves quickly through the turf. It’s a good fit for players who find the traditional M Grind a bit too bouncy and want something that sits lower to the ground.

The V Grind is built for steeper players. With more forward bounce and added relief, it’s designed to handle softer conditions and players who lean the shaft forward and take divots, helping prevent the club from digging too much.

And then there’s the 62-degree M Grind, which takes Bob Vokey’s favorite all-around sole (M standards for ‘Bob’s MOST favorite’) and adds more loft. It’s a shotmaker’s tool, giving players the ability to hit higher, softer shots when they need to stop the ball quickly.

There’s a reason these grinds exist outside the standard retail lineup. They’re not meant to be one-size-fits-all solutions. They’re tools.

What Titleist is doing with WedgeWorks wedges is giving golfers and fitters more ways to match the club to the motion. And while most recreational players won’t cycle through six different lob wedges the way tour players do over the course of a season, having access to these options means you’re more likely to find something that actually fits how you play.

Because at some point, it stops being about technique alone. Sometimes, it really is the sole.

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Titleist expands AIM alignment to AVX, Tour Soft, Velocity and TruFeel

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:50:10 +0000

Titleist expands its AIM alignment lineup to AVX, Tour Soft, Velocity and TruFeel to help golfers aim putts more precisely.

For most of golf’s history, the markings on a golf ball were an afterthought. A small sidestamp, maybe a logo, and if you were serious about putting you pulled out a Sharpie and drew a line along the equator.

These days, however, alignment aids have become part of the engineering conversation.

Titleist has just announced that it has expanded its Alignment Integrated Marking lineup – known simply as AIM – by introducing new alignment designs on the AVX, Tour Soft, Velocity and TruFeel golf balls. The move extends alignment-focused options across nearly the entire Titleist ball lineup, joining the AIM designs already available in the Pro V1 family.

What’s notable isn’t just the graphics themselves. It’s the reason they exist.

Testing conducted by Titleist found that golfers using the AIM alignment designs were up to 35 percent more precise when aligning putts compared to players using a standard sidestamp. That kind of improvement has less to do with marketing and more to do with how golfers process visual information when kneeling or standing over a putt.

Give the eye a longer, clearer reference line and your brain commits more confidently to your target.

Interestingly, the four balls have each received slightly different AIM treatments based on the type of golfer they’re designed to serve.

The AVX and TruFeel models feature AIM 360 designs, markings that wrap around the circumference of the ball to create a continuous visual reference at address. The pattern gradually fades as it circles the ball, creating a runway effect that helps players visualize the intended start line.

AVX is designed for players who need a low-spin ball and aspire to having a more-penetrating flight with soft feel. The latest version also includes a faster core formulation and a redesigned casing layer intended to maintain distance while improving short-game control.

TruFeel, the softest ball in the Titleist lineup, gets a similar 360-degree alignment concept but in a continuous arrow design that circles the ball. The ball itself remains focused on distance, consistent greenside spin and a very soft feel for players who prioritize comfort off the clubface.

Tour Soft and Velocity take a slightly different approach. Both feature AIM Performance markings positioned opposite the sidestamp, which Titleist describes as the fourth pole of the golf ball.

Tour Soft receives an extended three-line alignment design available in multiple color combinations, built for players looking for a blend of distance, spin and soft feel at a mid-tier price. The updated model also features a new dimple pattern, revised core dimensions and a modified elastomer cover blend aimed at producing a more consistent flight and improved stopping power.

Velocity, on the other hand, leans into distance. Its AIM Performance marking uses an arrow-style design intended to guide the eye toward the target, fitting a ball that is engineered primarily for speed and long carry.

Retail pricing reflects where each ball sits in the lineup: AVX AIM 360 at $49.99 per dozen, Tour Soft AIM Performance at $39.99, Velocity AIM Performance at $29.99 and TruFeel AIM 360 at $24.99.

There’s a broader shift behind all of this. Titleist’s research showed that roughly 65 percent of players on the PGA Tour already mark their golf balls with some kind of alignment aid, which is one of the reasons the company began exploring built-in solutions.

In other words, golfers have been asking for alignment help for years. They’ve just been drawing it themselves.

Now the manufacturers are doing the work for them.

It’s another reminder that modern golf equipment isn’t only about launch conditions or ball speed. Increasingly, it’s also about confidence – especially on the greens, where the difference between a good putt and a bad one often begins with something simple:

Where you aim.

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Titleist launches new hybrid bags

admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:30:52 +0000

Titleist has expanded its range of golf bags with the launch of the all-new Hybrid 14 and Hybrid 14 StaDry.

Designed for versatility, the new Hybrid stand bags have been crafted to be the perfect crossover between a traditional stand bag and carry bag, giving golfers the option to either push, ride or carry.
Both models sit securely on all trolleys allowing for a stable and hassle-free ride however if you prefer or need to carry this winter, the premium double strap evenly distributes weight, ensuring a balanced, comfortable fit.
Equipped with upgraded storage and enhanced pocket accessibility, both bags offer maximum organisation and effortless access to all your essentials. The StaDry model also features an all-new material, creating a premium, matte finish.

HYBRID 14 BAG
Carry, push or ride with ease and efficiency; Improved storage and enhanced pocket accessibility; 14-way top cuff divider with integrated handles; Premium double strap for additional comfort; Integrated cart strap tunnel; waterproof valuables pocket; external water bottle pockets; Velcro glove landing patch. SRP: £250

HYBRID 14 STADRY BAG
New StaDry aterproof material with seam-sealed zippers; carry, push or ride with ease and efficiency; Improved storage and enhanced pocket accessibility; 14-way top cuff divider with integrated handles; Premium double strap for additional comfort; Waterproof valuables pocket; external water bottle pockets; Velcro glove landing patch. SRP: £300

The Titleist Hybrid 14 collection is available now through Titleist authorised golf shops and on titleist.co.uk.

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Why the updated Titleist AVX adds speed without losing its soft feel

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:02:19 +0000

The 2026 Titleist AVX keeps its low-flight, soft-feel DNA while adding ball speed and improved greenside spin for better all-around performance.

Gear: Titleist AVX (2026)

Price: $49.99 per dozen

Specs: Three-piece construction with rubber core, casing layer and urethane cover; available in white and yellow

Available: January 21

Who it’s for: Golfers who want a softer-feeling, Tour-caliber ball that flies lower off the tee and produces less long-game spin without giving up the urethane feel and short-game control.

What you should know: The 2026 AVX maintains its signature soft feel, low-spin and lower-flight but adds more speed off the tee and enhanced greenside spin.

The Deep Dive: Ever since Titleist introduced AVX in 2017 as a softer, lower-spinning alternative to Pro V1, it has built a loyal following. While Pro V1 and Pro V1x continue to dominate counts on the PGA Tour, LPGA and DP World Tour, along with elite amateur events like the NCAA Championships and U.S. Amateur, AVX has carved out its own lane for golfers who wanted solid distance, softer feel and a flatter trajectory off the tee without sacrificing urethane performance around the greens. In Titleist surveys, many AVX players describe it as the ball that “gives them a little of their distance back” without changing how they swing.

The challenge with updating AVX, according to Titleist, is that the middle-iron flight and soft feel are non-negotiable. Players choose AVX because it launches lower with the driver and then climbs beautifully through the middle of the bag, where that soft-compression engine really shines. The company’s guiding principle in creating the 2026 update was simple: enhance performance without disrupting what makes AVX unique.

To accomplish that, Titleist reformulated the core to be faster without making it firmer. That’s a neat trick because typically, to make a ball faster, brands make the core firmer, which can increase spin and alter the feel. That would go against the goal of AVX, and target players would notice it immediately. Instead, the speed gains come from changes to the chemistry and materials inside the core.

The casing layer has also been made slightly thinner, allowing the cast-urethane cover to grow thicker and softer. That change may sound subtle, but it matters. A softer, more substantial cover helps wedges and short irons “grab” the ball more effectively, adding more greenside spin than the previous AVX while preserving long-game speed.

The aerodynamic package on the AVX still produces a lower flight. Golfers should expect a more penetrating launch off the tee compared to Pro V1 and Pro V1x, and the updated construction discourages that flight from ballooning in the wind. So, players who generate too much spin with V1 or V1x, or who shape shots more than they’d like, may find AVX helps them hit with less curve.

The updated AVX is not going to out-spin Pro V1 around the greens, but this generation closes the gap slightly without walking away from what makes the ball appealing. If anything, Titleist reinforced the line’s strengths by adding a touch more scoring-club precision while protecting the distance and feel that AVX players treat almost like a secret weapon.

The bottom line: For golfers who value soft feel, prefer a lower flight window with the driver, or simply want to keep Father Time from taking too many yards off their mid-irons, the updated AVX remains an appealing fit that still provides solid short-game control.

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