The Titleist GT2 driver is new for 2024 and the successor to the TSR2 driver. What improvements have been made to this all-round performer?
One of three new GT driver designs along with the GT3 and GT4 models, the GT2 model is suited to all skills of golfer from elite level to mid-to-high handicappers.
It builds on the solid performance that was the hallmark of the TSR2 driver and offers the most forgiveness of the GT series without sacrificing distance or speed.
How does the new Split Mass Construction work and what kinds of gains does the GT2 deliver? We tested the new launch and found out.
Titleist GT2 Driver Specs & Features
The GT2 is the new replacement the TSR2 driver, which is the most mass-market model of the trio and caters for all types of golfer from elite to higher handicappers.
The new GT2 model looks very similar to the TSR2 and is an all-round performer that delivers on both enhancing ball speed and distance from the tee, as well as the most forgiveness.
That forgiveness is delivered thanks to the highest MOI of the series of GT drivers, which has been achieved thanks to a new Split Mass Construction inside the clubhead.
The GT2 has more mass moved towards the back of the clubhead for improved stability compared to the TSR2, while Titleist have also been able to move some weight forward to generate speed and more optimal spin levels.
Also new is a Seamless Thermoform Crown design, which is ultra-lightweight and made from a Proprietary Matrix Polymer, for more weight savings.
The aerodynamics have also been enhanced vs the TSR2 with a slightly different shape and contours to the driver head to help maximize speed through the air.
Titleist have improved the titanium Speed Ring for more speed from the center of the clubface. It works with the variable face thickness (VFT) to maintain ball speeds from wherever you strike from.
This model is the only one without an adjustable sole weight, making it only adaptable from a setup point of view from the SureFit hosel.
The GT2 is available in 8 degrees, 9 degrees, 10 degrees and 11 degrees options and can be adjusted by up to 1.5 degrees up and down.
Titleist GT2 Driver Review: Is it any good?
The TSR2 driver was so good that it was thought that it would be very hard for Titleist to make an significant improvements. But who are we kidding? They’ve done just that.
The newly introduced Split Mass Construction has allowed the internal structure of the GT2 clubhead to be harnessed to enhance distance and speed at the same time as increasing MOI and forgiveness.
The GT2 is very forgiving on off center strikes and while it doesn’t have the same adjustability as the GT3 and GT4 versions, that’s not what this model is about.
It is all about providing a solid all-round platform to deliver more yardage with a straight ball flight for golfers who really need it. And it certainly delivers on that front.
FAQs
What is the Titleist GT2 driver release date?
The new Titleist driver was revealed in June 2024 and went on sale from August 2024 after the completion of the validation process.
How much does the Titleist GT2 driver cost?
The price of the new drivers is $650 / £579.
What are the Titleist GT2 driver specs and lofts?
The GT2 is available in 8 degrees, 9 degrees, 10 degrees and 11 degrees options and can be adjusted by up to 1.5 degrees up and down.
What Titleist says about the new GT2 driver:
“Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.
“A reimagined ultra-lightweight design, born from a new Proprietary Matrix Polymer. The tunable acoustic properties of this unique composite allow Titleist engineers to realise new material gains while maintaining our signature sound and feel. All wrapped in a clean look that inspires total confidence.
“GT2 delivers a powerful balance of forgiveness and speed thanks to a breakthrough in internal weighting.
“Mass is shifted to the back of the clubhead to increase MOI for better stability, while also pushing weight low and forward to optimise speed and spin. The result is a driver that frees you to swing with confidence.
“Two technologies come together to create GT’s amazingly fast face. An upgraded titanium Speed Ring stabilizes the perimeter to produce maximum allowable speed in the centre, while a variable face thickness (VFT) preserves consistently fast ball speeds across the rest of the face.
“The new construction and weight distribution enable further optimisation of the GT2 aerodynamics. With a refined profile and sharper contours, GT2 increases clubhead speed while retaining the player-preferred Titleist driver shape.
“An interchangeable back weight allows your fitter to control headweight and swingweight to produce your ideal GT2 performance and feel.
“Find the right combo of weighting and shaft specs during your fitting to discover your optimal blend of launch, ball speed, and stability.”
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